Profitable Turn-Key Kettle Corn Franchise for Sale in Raleigh, NC

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Financial Details

Asking Price:
$185,000
Annual Revenue:
$209,000
Cash Flow / SDE:
$209,000
Profit Metric:
Revenue (2022)
Valuation Multiple:
0.9x
Location:
Raleigh, NC, US
Source:
Date:
November 07, 2025

Key Highlights

Profitable, pandemic-proof franchise established in 2016 with strong 40-50% profit margins on $209k in 2022 sales.
Secure primary revenue stream generated 98% of sales from a permanent, high-visibility location at the NC State Farmers Market.
Turn-key operation including all equipment, POS, and initial inventory, with clear opportunities for expansion into events and local taprooms.

Description

This listing presents an opportunity to acquire a highly profitable, turn-key Kettle Corn franchise that has demonstrated resilience through challenging economic periods since its establishment in 2016. The business achieved $209,000 in sales in 2022, maintaining excellent profit margins between 40% and 50%. While mobile, operations are anchored at a secure, high-traffic location within the North Carolina State Farmers Market, minimizing daily setup/breakdown. The sale is comprehensive, including all necessary equipment, POS systems, and initial inventory. The current owner is retiring and will provide training. Significant upside exists by capitalizing on untapped revenue streams such as traveling events, local bar partnerships, and leveraging an existing digital customer base of over 4,200 contacts.

Industry Information

Industry Description:
This business operates within the Food Service sector, specifically specializing in gourmet, freshly popped kettle corn, functioning as a mobile franchise unit primarily based at a high-traffic farmers market.
Classification:
Restaurants & Food

Operational Snapshot

Year Established:
2016
Reason for Selling:
Retirement

Real Estate & Lease

Status:
Leased/Permitted Location

Assets & Inventory

Includes FF&E:
Yes
Includes Inventory:
Yes

Broker Contact

Name:
Lenwood Mills
Company:
First Choice Business Brokers
Phone:
9196518353

Listing Details

Listing ID:
fec2c2e7-4787-43c4-976a-22fdcb5db093
Source Listing ID:
23420
Deal Status:
For Sale
Last Updated:
November 07, 2025
Currency:
USD

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