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Busy Ice Cream Shop in Historic Downtown St. Augustine | High-Traffic
Listing Number: BBF-747-100564
Business Overview
- Category: Ice Cream / Yogurt / Frozen Desserts
- SIC Code: 2024
- Detail: Ice Cream Store
- Location: Saint Johns County, Florida, USA
Financial Overview
- Asking Price: $219,000
- Down Payment: $219,000
- Gross Sales: $277,224
- Discretionary Earnings: $56,400
Business Description
This is a highly popular ice cream shop located in the heart of the Historic Downtown District of St. Augustine, Florida, one of the most visited tourist destinations in the United States.
The business benefits from constant year-round foot traffic driven by millions of visitors who flock to the historic district annually. Its strong brand recognition and established reputation have made it a go-to destination for both tourists and locals alike.
Currently operated on an absentee basis, this business presents a strong opportunity for an owner-operator to significantly increase profitability through hands-on management, marketing, and operational optimization.
With continued growth in sales and a prime downtown location, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a proven business in one of Florida’s most iconic tourism markets.
Key Highlights
- Prime location in Historic Downtown St. Augustine
- Heavy year-round tourist foot traffic
- Established and well-known ice cream brand
- Absentee ownership structure (significant upside potential)
- Strong and growing sales performance
- Ideal for owner-operator or family-run business
- Located in one of Florida’s top tourist destinations
Growth Opportunities
- Convert from absentee to active owner-operator model
- Expand social media marketing targeting tourists
- Introduce seasonal and specialty dessert offerings
- Extend operating hours during peak tourism seasons
- Add delivery, event catering, and partnerships with local attractions
- Strengthen branding and local visibility campaigns
Business Attributes
- Relocatable: No
- Home-Based: No
- Franchise: No
- Lender Pre-Qualified: No
- Visa Eligible: No
Assets Included
- Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (FF&E): $20,000 (Included)
- Leasehold Improvements: $30,000 (Included)
- Inventory: $3,000 (Included)
- Accounts Receivable: $0
- Real Estate: $0
Total Assets Value: $53,000
Listed By: John Bucher
Finance
Sales:
$277,224
Price and terms
Price:
$219,000




