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This highly regarded artisanal bakery is known for its creative, internationally inspired brioche donuts and classic pastry offerings. Over several years, it has built a strong reputation and loyal customer base throughout the Bay Area, driven by seasonal menus, distinctive flavors, and consistent execution. The business is well-organized and ready for a new hands-on owner-operator. Documented systems and standard operating procedures (SOPs) are in place to support continuity, but the success of the operation relies on active ownership in production and day-to-day oversight. A buyer with baking or pastry experience will be best positioned to step into the role and maintain the quality and brand standards that customers expect. The existing team is professional, efficient, and experienced in executing high-volume service while maintaining elevated standards. The bakery has earned regional recognition for both flavor and presentation, reflecting strong operational discipline rather than reliance on any single individual. - The operation is lean and efficient: - Production runs 6 days per week - Retail is open 5 days per week Despite the five day per week retail schedule, the business generates over $1.15 million in annual sales and produces adjusted net income in excess of $325,000 This opportunity is best suited for an experienced baker or pastry professional seeking a profitable, well-branded operation, either as a first acquisition or as an expansion of an existing platform. With strong goodwill, established systems, and clear scalability, this bakery represents a disciplined, operator-driven business.
*conceptual rendering for privacy, space is fully built out* This is a serious, no-expense-spared restaurant buildout for a seasoned operator who understands what true turnkey actually means. Offered for sale is an elegant wine bar–forward restaurant and café featuring a full commercial kitchen with Type I hood, walk-in refrigeration, dishwasher, and complete restaurant infrastructure already in place. High ceilings, a fireplace, and a refined interior create an upscale yet welcoming atmosphere that works equally well for wine, beer on tap, and food service. Key Highlights 2,405 sf indoor + 516 sf patio = 2,921 sf Fully built-out restaurant + bar (true turnkey) Includes ABC Type 41 beer and wine license Type I hood, stove, walk-in cooler/freezer Gorgeous wine cellar Beer and wine bar with taps Indoor dining + outdoor patio seating Fireplace and high ceilings — rare and expensive to replicate Excellent parking (a major operational advantage) Infrastructure suitable for wine bar, bistro, upscale casual, or chef-driven concept Important Disclosure (Read Carefully) Sale is asset-only Business name, logo, menu, recipes, trademarks, and all other IP are NOT included Buyer brings their own concept and brand This is ideal for an experienced restaurateur or hospitality group who wants to skip construction, permits, delays, and cost overruns The Reality Yes, $1.5M is a substantial price — but replacing this buildout today would likely cost more, take far longer, and involve significant permitting risk. This offering eliminates the guesswork and lets a qualified operator step directly into a finished, polished space. Best Fit Wine bar or wine-driven restaurant Upscale café or bistro Craft beer + food concept Established operator expanding a proven brand Shown by appointment only. Proof of funds and operator experience required prior to release of address and full details. Ad#:2475638
$175k, Bring Your Concept! Key Money: $175,000 Name and location will be disclosed after signed NDA and proof of funds are received. Fill out contact form. Important: The seller and landlord will only consider experienced restaurant operators with multiple existing locations. This requirement is strictly enforced—not all buyers will qualify. ±1,849 SF turnkey restaurant space, 2nd generation, f Fully Built-Out as a Restaurant or Café Space - still operating Functional island service counter with efficient guest flow Dining layout supports fast-casual, QSR, or hybrid concepts Fully built back-of-house, including: Vented hood system 4 burner stove Flat top grill Double pot boiler 2 basket fryer 3 Door under counter lowboy fridge worktop cooler Base refrigerator kitchen prep worktable - Four Drawer 3 door refrigerated sandwich prep worktable - Stainless Steel Reach in ice cream freezer Prep tables Three compartment sink Walk-in refrigerator And a lot more equipment! Rate: $4.37 NNN: $1.58 SQFT: 1,849 TERM: 3 - 5 years SECURITY DEPOSIT: 2 months Space is in Excellent Condition Central Air and Heating Security System Closed Circuit Television Monitoring (CCTV) Corner Space High Ceilings Plug & Play Wheelchair Accessible Spacious counter space for ordering and prepping Women and men’s restrooms Ample storage Private rear office Rear exit for deliveries and operational efficiency Restrooms and soda stations conveniently positioned Minimal downtime—plug-and-play for experienced operators Prime Firestone Blvd frontage with strong daily traffic Confidential sale. Interested and qualified operators, please inquire with proof of experience and capability to take over operations. Disclaimer: All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. Ad#:2465935
Type I & Type II Hoods! This won't last long! Turnkey Donut & Bakery Shop with Full Kitchen – Busy North Hollywood Location! Asking Price: NOW $120,000 from $165,000 asking! - no seller financing - escrow only Location: Sherman Way, North Hollywood, CA Business Type: Donut & Bakery / Sandwich Shop Square Footage: 1,000 SF Kitchen: 432 SF | Dining & Retail: 568 SF Monthly rent: 1,587 base rent/NNNs $799 = $2,386 per month + utilities Open: Monday - Saturday 6am - 4pm, closed Sundays. Could be open longer hours and 7 days a week Own a Fully Equipped Donut, Bakery & Sandwich Shop in Prime North Hollywood! This cash-only, fully outfitted commercial bakery is ready for immediate operation – perfect for a baker, cook, or entrepreneur wanting a low-entry, high-potential opportunity. - Perfect for donuts, pastries, sandwiches, or cafe-style concepts Monthly rent: 1,587 base rent/NNNs $799 = $2,386 per month + utilities Seller is only 2 years into a 10 year lease that is fully assignable and has one 5 year option. Located in a high-traffic center on Sherman Way with plenty of free customer parking, this shop features everything you need to hit the ground running: Two Ventilation Hoods: • 8-ft Type I Grease Hood • 9.5-ft Type II Steam Hood Complete Commercial Kitchen: • 3-compartment sink • Prep tables, ovens, dough mixer, fryers, refrigerators, freezers – all included in as-is condition with full price offer • Private, lockable office + dedicated restroom Inviting Retail & Dining Space: • 3 customer tables with 12 modular seats • Bright interior ideal for grab-and-go or dine-in customers Prospective buyer will need to show a screenshot of your proof of funds with enough to make an offer AND enough to qualify with the landlord. There is a $1k landlord review fee that the prospective buyer/tenant will pay to apply. Feel free to secret shop at the store but direct your questions and requests for appointment to tour the kitchen to Broker. Absolutely no one will tour the kitchen without an appointment. Do not ask employees questions, they will direct you back to the Broker. Excluded from the sale: plants, Chef Toy refrigerator, espresso machine, Buddhist artifacts. Pepsi and 7-Up fridges belong to the soda vendor. DRE: #01963614
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If you are looking for a 30+ year in business donut shop with a great reputation, delicious donuts, croissants, breakfast sandwiches, hot and cold beverages, energy drinks, coffee, friendly staff, and more... Other businesses in strip center - Medical clinic, tax service, nutrition, Circle K. The only thing they are missing is YOU, as the new owner! Hands on or absentee owner. It is your choice...
National transaction benchmarks for donut shop businesses.
Under $500K
$500K to $2M
A variety of factors can cause businesses to trade outside this range, including earnings quality, operational transferability, key-person risk, growth trajectory, and geography, so a listing priced above or below the typical multiple usually reflects real differences in the underlying business.
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Key diligence, valuation, financing, and transition considerations for buyers evaluating donut shop acquisitions.
Walk in at 6am on a weekday. Donut shops live on the 5am–10am rush of commuters, construction crews, and early-shift workers. If your visit at 7am sees only three customers, the business has a problem the seller hasn't disclosed. If you visit at 7am and there's a line out the door, the operation is real. Verify with at least three weekday morning visits before signing an LOI; afternoons and weekends don't tell you the story.
Standing orders from offices, hotels, and police departments. Many donut shops carry a wholesale book that contains daily or weekly delivery to corporate clients, hotels, conference centers, and law enforcement. This revenue is more predictable than walk-in, but margins are lower and the work has to happen even earlier (deliveries by 6am means baking by 3am). Separate the wholesale P&L from retail and evaluate the customer concentration of the wholesale book.
Watch the early-morning shift. Donut quality is the result of dough hydration, frying temperature, glaze consistency, and timing. A baker with 15 years of practice produces a donut that's noticeably better than what a new baker can produce on day one — and customers notice. If the seller is the baker, you need either to learn the work yourself, hire and train someone before close, or accept a quality dip in the first 60 days. The recipe binder is necessary but not sufficient.
Fryers, mixers, proofers, glazing machines. A typical donut shop has $40K–$120K of commercial equipment installed. A 15-year-old fryer that's been maintained looks similar in photos to a 5-year-old one that hasn't — and the difference at sale is real money. Hire a commercial-kitchen inspector for the walkthrough. Also verify the hood-and-vent compliance status; many older shops have grease accumulation that fire marshals will eventually require to be addressed.
Read the FDD if a franchise. Dunkin', Krispy Kreme, Tim Hortons, and other franchised donut shops come with operating systems, brand recognition, and royalty payments (usually 4–8% of revenue plus 4–5% advertising). Resale of a franchised location requires franchisor approval and triggers transfer fees. Independent shops have no royalties but no national brand pull. Both can work; the calculations are different.
Read the lease before LOI. A 10-year lease at $4,000/month in a captive commuter market is gold; a year-to-year lease at $8,000/month with the landlord eyeing a redevelopment is a different business. Verify remaining lease term, rent escalators, renewal options, exclusivity clauses (does the landlord agree not to lease to a competing donut shop nearby?), and the landlord's relationship with the seller. Lease assignment and any required landlord consent should be confirmed during due diligence.
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