IL- Profitable Established Ben & Jerry’s Franchise For Sale

Currently run fully absentee. All management in place for a smooth transition. Sales and cash flow growing quickly.
Looking for a fun opportunity to own a business that puts smiles on people’s faces, serves phenomenally popular products, and values the importance of having fun, giving back, and getting involved in the community? Ben & Jerry’s scoop shops are designed to deliver the ultimate, immersive Ben & Jerry's experience to fans and first-timers alike. They're whimsical, welcoming places where families and friends can enjoy their favorite treats and fans can deepen their connections with our brand.
Scoop shops typically offer the most extensive selection of Ben & Jerry's ice cream, frozen yogurt and sorbet flavors available anywhere (including special “shop-only” flavors you can’t get anywhere else), along with luscious sundaes, amazing shakes, cool fruit smoothies, creative ice cream cakes, and more euphoria than you can shake a scoop at.

Down Payment: N/A

Total Sales: $445,000

Cash Flow: $164,000

FFE: $110,000

FFE Included: Yes

Inventory: $5,000

Inventory Included: Yes

Year Established: 2004

Employees: 4

Real Estate: N/A

Monthly Rent: $3,900

Square Footage: 935

Facilities Information:

Corner location in a mixed-use development located adjacent to movie theater and dining options.

Reason For Sale:

Focus on other business endeavors

Training & Support:

We’ve got a great recipe for operating a scoop shop, and a world-class team to provide “scoop-to-nuts” expertise.
We guide you every step of the way, beginning with your training, to marketing, and to ongoing operational support for the life of your business.

Owner Qualifications:

-Are socially conscious, and active in your community.
-Are passionate about operating an ethical, responsible business.
-Will apply your full-time best efforts to the business.
-Have at least two years of business management experience with P&L responsibility.
-Have excellent business acumen, project management skills, and the ability to build and execute a business plan.
-Are systems-oriented, and understand and value a franchise system.
-Have the ability to recruit, train, and motivate staff, according to our standards.
-Have a competitive drive and are committed to succeed, with realistic expectations.
-Demonstrate honesty, integrity and humility and are a team player.
-Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills and are fluent in English.
-Know how to use a computer and apply technology.
-Have a college degree or higher (preferred).
-Have a strong credit history and a minimum net worth of $350,000, with $100,000 in liquidity (cash and securities, not including retirement accounts).

Competition:

Coldstone Creamery, Jenis, Haagen Daaz, Marble Slab

Potential Growth:

This is one of only 3 Ben & Jerry's scoop shops in the entire Chicago MSA. The growth opportunities are huge within the community for catering, cakes, and vending. The store had a major facelift in 2022 with new upgrades to the design and line flow.