Popular Popsicle Dessert Business

Profitable, absentee-run gourmet frozen dessert franchise in Albuquerque, with the Sellers prepared to finance up to 60% of the purchase price for a qualified buyer. The business operates an established franchise location serving handcrafted Mexican-style paletas in cream-based and fruit-based varieties, finished to order with various coatings and toppings, alongside aguas frescas, elotes, and other snack and beverage items. The made-to-order format raises average ticket and encourages repeat visits relative to a conventional packaged-novelty or scoop-shop transaction. Highlights: Revenue grew from $334,302 in 2024 to $554,994 in 2025 Seller's Discretionary Earnings grew from $52,457 to $138,861 over the same period Up to 60% seller financing available to a qualified buyer Fully absentee with ownership spending two to six hours per week Trained management and staff in place Established franchise system with more than 35 locations nationally Multiple revenue channels beyond the storefront The location was opened in 2019 and has operated continuously within the same franchise system since. The franchise was founded in New Mexico in 2017 and franchise approval of the buyer is required to close. The business runs on an absentee basis. Ownership spends roughly two to six hours per week on administrative oversight, with daily operations handled by management and staff. Vendor relationships, franchise operating procedures, scheduling systems, and equipment are in place, allowing a buyer to assume operations without a build-out or ramp-up period. Revenue comes from in-store retail and a demonstrated history of off-site work, including catering carts, city events, weddings, corporate functions, school events, and private celebrations. Albuquerque's climate, demographics, tourism base, and active community calendar support demand through most of the year. Sales follow a seasonal pattern, with the winter months the slowest; internal results for the four months ended April 2026 show revenue of $136,833 and SDE of $15,260. Detailed financials will be made available in due diligence. The business is open seven days a week, year-round, and occupies a 1,400 square foot strip-center space with street-facing signage at approximately $4,200 per month NNN.

• Catering Expansion: Deploying mobile carts at Albuquerque weddings and corporate events can boost gross revenue by 10–15% through high-margin bulk orders. • Owner-Operator Conversion: Moving from absentee to hands-on management can immediately increase SDE by $35k–$55k by eliminating managerial salary and reorganizing scheduled times. • Digital Branding: Executing consistent hyper-local social media campaigns can stabilize baseline sales at roughly 20% higher than other shops or franchise locations. • Upsell Optimization: Training staff to actively upsell premium products can increase net profit margins by 5% via higher ticket averages. • Operational Discipline: Strict adherence to franchise portioning and inventory systems can recapture up to 30% in previously lost profit margins. • Economic Tailwinds: Capitalizing on Albuquerque’s growing film and tech sectors provides access to a customer base with higher disposable income. • White-Label Delivery: Establishing a proprietary delivery system for large offices or medical complexes can capture mid-day revenue currently lost to third-party commission fees. • Late-Night Micro-Targeting: Extending hours on weekends to capture the local "after-dinner" crowd can increase total weekly foot traffic by an estimated 8–12%. • Hyper-Local Partnerships: Collaborating with nearby Albuquerque breweries or coffee shops for "pop-up" flavor pairings can introduce the brand to entirely new demographics. • Loyalty Gamification: Implementing a "Secret Menu" or "Flavor of the Month" punch card can drive repeat visit frequency by 15% or more among locals.