Palo Alto Ice Cream Franchise for Sale

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Financial Details

Asking Price:
$397,000
Annual Revenue:
$750,000
Profit Metric:
Total Adjusted Net Income
Location:
Palo Alto, CA, US
Source:
Date:
September 26, 2025

Key Highlights

Prime downtown Palo Alto location with growing customer base.
Established franchise with strong brand support and a unique product offering.
Significant owner investment in build-out and equipment, offered at a deep discount due to family reasons.

Description

This is a well-located ice cream franchise opportunity in downtown Palo Alto, CA. The business features a modern build-out and new equipment installed in 2016, representing over $450k in owner investment. It benefits from a strong franchise system known for its fresh, made-to-order ice cream. The shop serves a growing clientele of local diners and shoppers. The owner is motivated to sell due to family-related reasons, offering the business at a significant discount. Key financial highlights include $750,000 in gross revenue and $397,000 listed price. The lease is for 1397 sq ft with monthly rent of $11,609 and expires in February 2026 with 2 five-year options. The business is supported by 12 part-time employees and includes $150,000 in equipment and fixtures. Training is provided for 10 days.

Industry Information

Industry Description:
Ice Cream Shop
Classification:
Restaurants & Food

Operational Snapshot

Employees:
12
Reason for Selling:
Family obligations

Real Estate & Lease

Status:
Not specified
Monthly Rent:
$11,609 USD
Lease Expiration:
2026

Assets & Inventory

FF&E Value:
$150,000 USD
Includes FF&E:
Yes

Broker Contact

Name:
Ciro 'Vic' Coppola
Company:
First Choice Business Brokers
Phone:
(702) 368-2500

Listing Details

Listing ID:
d770a1fa-e51c-46e9-845c-07e1226bebfc
Source Listing ID:
00062
Deal Status:
Sold
Last Updated:
September 26, 2025
Currency:
USD

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