Creating Memories and Income with Ice Cream

Derry, PA
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Asking Price:$425,000
Established Year:1974
BUSINESS DESCRIPTION

Ice Cream = Fond Memories +Income

Barkley's Derry King Inc., a family owned seasonal business, currently is celebrating their 50th anniversary. Throughout these fifty years, a foundation of loyal customers has continued to grow. Many former customers, returning home to visit, comment about their fond memories of sitting at the baby table eating ice cream.
Barkley's Derry King is known throughout the area for their reasonable pricing on generous portions of both hard and soft ice cream and a wide variety of delicious food items. For the asking price of $425,000, you can continue making memories for your own customers!
The business has a closed in area allowing customers to order without worrying about the weather. There is both ample covered and uncovered outdoor seating where friends and family can meet to enjoy ice cream, food, and build memories.
The business is located on busy Route 217 in Derry Township. In addition to the business, a large steel building (36X53) located adjacent to the business is part of the sale price. The additional building provides ample parking spaces and storage. The building has five smaller rooms, a bathroom with a shower, and an area large enough to hold a tractor trailer. The separate building could easily be converted into storage units for RVs, boats, or the "normal" storage items. Think about it . . . for $425,000 you could be buying two business opportunities!
The business has city water and sewage with an oil furnace. Gas is currently not on the property but, can be easily made available.
As a seasonal business, gross income fluctuates during the season. Ranging from $50,000 plus per month to a low in the mid 20,000. DoorDash has just been added to provide additional revenue. Although the business is currently seasonal, there is no reason why it could not be opened year round.
Barkley's Derry King, Inc. is ready for a new owner to start building fond memories. Current owners have mentored four prospective ice cream shop owners build their businesses. After fifty years of experience, the current owners know the ice cream and food industry and are willing to assist the new owners with any necessary transition.


DETAILED INFORMATION
Location
Derry, PA
Inventory
Not Included in asking price
Real Estate
Owned
Employees
12
Facilities
The Ice Cream Business includes all machinery (two ice cream machines, slush machine, flurry machine, milkshake blender, soft serve flavor machine, dipping freezers, two fryers, air fryer, three microwaves, slicer, grill, all cooking and baking utensils, condiment bar, warmer, three stand up refrigerators, 8 freezers, 7 outdoor picnic tables, outdoor glider, five benches, six stainless steel tables of different sizes, and a walk-in cooler. The building adjacent to the ice cream business is empty except shelving for storage.
Competition
There is another ice cream business about a mile from our business. They are open about four months out of the year with limited daily hours. DoorDash has been added in July. In our first month, DoorDash has brought in an additional $3,000 of income.
Growth & Expansion
Barkley's Derry King, Inc. could easily be turned into a year round business. However, putting in a drive through window would be a challenge. The additional steel building (36X53) can easily be turned into storage both for large or small objects. The owners are approached almost yearly to rent space for a motor home or a boat
Support & Training
The owners will be available for training and assistance through the first year.
Reason for Selling
Retirement

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Cynthia Patton
Cynthia Patton