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Ice Cream and Frozen Yogurt Shops For Sale in California

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Established & Very Profitable Absentee Frozen Yogurt Store - 10 years

Murrieta, CA

$180,000 to $220,000 in yearly 100% net profit take home money for the owner. ORIGINAL BUILDOUT COST EXCEEDED $575,000 $96,000 CASH ONLY – FINAL FIRM PRICE -SERIOUS BUYERS ONLY NO SELLER FINANCING. NO...

$96,000

Cash Flow: $225,000

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$96,000

Cash Flow: $225,000

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Turn-key Restaurant or Bakery with Type 1 hood
Asset Sale

Artesia, CA

REALEST is proud to present a rare opportunity to acquire a fully built, fully operational turn-key restaurant / cafe. Perfect as a grab and go space, this space comes fully equipped for both retail...

$150,000

2

$150,000

Island Bodega
Asset Sale

Westminster, CA

This Acai Café was recently completed with full construction improvements and brand-new commercial equipment throughout. The sale includes premium fixtures such as multiple undercounter refrigerators,...

$150,000

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$150,000

Turn-Key Dessert / Boba / Coffee Shop -$140K Build-out -Prime Pasadena
Asset Sale

Pasadena, CA

Excellent opportunity to acquire a fully built-out dessert café space in Pasadena. The location was previously operated as an ice cream and dessert shop and is equipped with high-quality commercial...

$119,000

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$119,000

Profitable Premium Boutique Dessert Cafe | Prime Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Rare opportunity to acquire a highly profitable, semi-absentee premium dessert shop situated in one of Southern California's most exclusive and affluent communities. The business has built a loyal...

$300,000

$300,000

Cash Flow: $100,000

Westfield Mall Ice Cream/Gelato Shop for Sale! Auto Fryer in Shop

San Jose, CA

Location in the Upscale Westfield Mall in South Bay / San Jose market. This high-quality mall attracts strong household-income demographics, family traffic, and consistent year-round shoppers, making...

$120,000

$120,000

Beverage Drinks Shop FOR SALE in City of Industry

Rowland Heights, CA

Seize the opportunity to own a well-established and popular tea, coffee, juice, beverage type shop location in the bustling City of Industry. This turn-key business location offers a unique chance to...

$50,000

$50,000

Turnkey Ice Cream & Frozen Dessert Vending Machine Route for Sale

California

Step into the profitable world of ice cream and frozen dessert vending with this well-established, home-based operation. With just a few hours of work per week, you can generate income from...

$15,000

$15,000

Tutti Frutti Yogurt, Strong Performance,10 yrs, Owner Retiring

Riverside County, CA

Excellent opportunity to acquire a well-established self-serve frozen yogurt shop with over 10 years of successful operating history. The current owners have operated the business for the past decade...

$289,000

$289,000

Cash Flow: $108,000

Restaurant/SnackShop / Not Operating at Full Capacity! Ready4more

Huntington Park, CA

This Business is a Great Buy! Currently being operated as a Snack Shop but has Space to be a Restaurant. Has all the Kitchen equipment you need! At one point it was being operate as a Pizza...

$100,000

$100,000

Cash Flow: $48,000

$75K/M Dessert Shop – Glendale

Glendale, CA

Located in a prime Glendale retail corridor, this high-volume dessert and beverage franchise generates approximately $75,000 in monthly gross sales, with over $850,000 in annual revenue based on 2025...

$699,000

$699,000

Cash Flow: $240,000

Profitable Baskin-Robbins Franchise, Great location, newer remodel

Placer County, CA

Established Baskin-Robbins franchise for sale in a premium, affluent community. The business generated $533,097 in revenue and $71,259 in SDE (13.4% margin) in 2025 — with a strong 73.7% gross margin...

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$325,000

$325,000

Cash Flow: $71,259

La Michoacana Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt

Hemet, CA

Imagine yourself owning this beloved La Michoacana ice cream shop that's been serving the Hemet community for 16 years. You'll find yourself in the perfect location on a busy highway with 2,400 square...

$299,000

$299,000

Cash Flow: $147,225

Coffee Shop & Ice Cream Shop + Event Venue

Orange, CA

Fully built-out café layout (No Hood) Instagram-friendly pink aesthetic throughout Efficient kitchen + prep flow CAFE BREAKS EVEN CURRENTLY - But only 1 year in business so the upside is pure profit...

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$59,000

$59,000

Cold Stone Creamery Palm Desert

Palm Desert, CA

For Sale: A thriving Cold Stone Creamery franchise located in a prime spot in Palm Desert, California. This established ice cream store enjoys a high-traffic, highly visible location within a bustling...

$450,000

$450,000

Cash Flow: $88,532

Bill Corley - BottomLine Business Brokers

BottomLine Business Brokers

Serving Orange County, CA

Professionally, confidentially and with the highest integrity, BottomLine provides business brokerage and M&A services to Buyers and Sellers of small and medium-sized California businesses across a wide range of industries. Our team of experienced, licensed brokers provide exceptional service, from the first client meeting to the close of escrow ... and beyond! BottomLine is the brokerage with a competitive edge, a powerful blend of old school sales finesse and modern digital marketing. We have an active following - half our deals come from our massive database of qualified buyers, who also love to purchase the real estate. We work tirelessly to match each business for sale with the right buyer and guide the company through the complexities of transitioning to new ownership. If it's a business, our brokers have sold one just like it! With well over a thousand businesses sold under one roof, we deliver superior results. And that's the BottomLine. Business Owners: •No Upfront Fees - Only pay when your business sells. •Valuations - Business valuations take experience: they're a blend of the state of your company, its profitability and market conditions. We'll help determine fair market value. •Accomplished - The BottomLine team has sold businesses in YOUR industry. •Peace of Mind - Selling businesses is a full-time job; you run your company and let us handle the sale. •Experienced Guides - We shepherd the process from start to finish: documentation, marketing, due diligence, and escrow. •Representation Matters - Great representation stacks the odds in favor of a successful sale. A BottomLine broker is a huge advantage! Buyers: •Opportunity - Each business we represent is an opportunity for the right Buyer. •The Highest Standards - We represent each business with integrity, disclosure, and accuracy. •First Time Buyers Welcome - Many of our Buyers are first-timers. Don’t worry, we’ll coach you through the process.

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Cold Stone Creamery Palm Springs

Palm Springs, CA

For sale is a Cold Stone Creamery franchise located in beautiful Palm Springs, California. This popular ice cream store is situated in a busy shopping center, offering excellent visibility and foot...

$115,000

$115,000

Cash Flow: $39,514

Cold Stone Creamery 2 Locations Palm Springs, & Palm Desert

Palm Desert, CA

. Own two established Cold Stone Creamery locations in Palm Desert, and Palm Springs .Located in busy shopping centers with high visibility and strong foot traffic. .Benefit from Cold Stone’s strong...

$565,000

$565,000

Cash Flow: $128,046

Baskin Robbins, Updated, Fresh, Absentee Owner

Orange County, CA

Long Established Baskin Robbins franchise store located in South Orange County. Complete remodel and updated in 2025. Long lease and fresh franchise agreement. This store is turnkey and employee-run....

$349,000

$349,000

Cash Flow: $30,000

Profitable Foster's Freeze Opportunity/Property available

Fresno County, CA

Turnkey/Profitable Foster's Freeze Opportunity in Fresno County * Gross Annul sales range from $403,000 to $503,000 * Low rent of $2,500 a month or option to Purchase the property * Purchase price...

$299,000

$299,000

Cash Flow: $91,000

Award-Winning Frozen Yogurt Business

SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE

Ventura County, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a top 2025 award-winning, well-established Frozen Yogurt and Boba Tea shop located in a busy Ventura County shopping center. Operating successfully in the same...

$465,000

$465,000

Cash Flow: $140,524

SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE

Profitable Sandwich & Ice Cream Shop — Turnkey, Semi-Absentee

Placer County, CA

A well-established, profitable sandwich and ice cream combo store. This well-known sandwich brand currently has 32 locations in the greater Sacramento, Reno and Bay area -- plus locations in Arizona,...

$149,000

$149,000

Cash Flow: $65,402

Ice Cream Shop

Granada Hills, CA

La Michocana Retro Ice Cream shop. All freezers, equipment, receipies, refrigeration, ice maker, crepe machine and coffee maker included. POP SYSTEM available showing $194,000 in annual sales +/-....

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $100,000

Prime Brentwood Location - Dessert shop/ or Asian Concept
Asset Sale

Los Angeles, CA

Approximately 950 sf of fully built out store front located in the center of Brentwood Los Angeles. Store includes improvements + fixtures & approved by LA Health Department. This site is ready for a...

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$75,000

$75,000

High Margin Frozen Dessert Equipment
Asset Sale

Pismo Beach, CA

We recently purchased three brand new gelato-making machines for over $40,000, including taxes and delivery. They are constructed of high quality stainless steel made by Gelato per Tutti. It is very...

$10,000

$10,000

Chocolate Bash Franchise - Inside the Westfield Topanga Mall

Canoga Park, CA

Chocolate Bash, your ultimate dessert destination! Indulge in customizable desserts featuring rich Belgian chocolate, fresh fruits, and premium drizzles. From mouth-watering crepes and waffles to...

$50,000

$50,000

Popular Franchise Soft Serve & Taiyaki Kiosk – LA County Mall Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Excellent opportunity to acquire a well-known SomiSomi Soft Serve & Taiyaki franchise kiosk located inside a high-traffic regional shopping mall in LA County. This is a recognized dessert franchise...

$295,000

$295,000

Cash Flow: $112,000

Established Specialty Tea & Coffee Chain | 6 South Bay Area Locations

Cupertino, CA

Established Specialty Tea & Coffee Chain | 6 South Bay Area Locations = total revenue $7,259,000 Step into an inviting oasis where friendly service, freshly brewed coffee, premium teas, and a warm,...

$3,000,000

$3,000,000

Semi-absentee run boba tea shop for sale in Menlo Park

Menlo Park, CA

Established boba tea retail operation strategically positioned in Menlo Park, California, offering a semi-absentee ownership opportunity in the growing specialty beverage sector. This 800-square-foot...

$200,000

$200,000

Pacific Beach Juice Bar

Pacific Beach, CA

An exciting business location opportunity is now available in one of San Diego's coastal markets-Pacific Beach. This well-positioned food and beverage operation benefits from exceptional walk-in...

$69,000

$69,000

Fully Remodeled, Absentee Operated Baskin-Robbins Franchise

Alameda County, CA

Please provide your contact information to automatically receive the NDA and Buyer Profile form. Asking Price: $399,000 Sales: ~$505,000 Seller's Discretionary Earnings: ~$129,000 Rent: ~$6,792...

$399,000

$399,000

Cash Flow: $129,000

Yogurtland Franchise in North Orange County

Orange County, CA

Excellent opportunity to acquire an established Yogurtland franchise located in a highly desirable North Orange County market near Fullerton. The business is situated in a prime, high-traffic location...

$869,000

$869,000

Cash Flow: $192,000

Highly Profitable Well Established Cold Stone Creamery Ice Cream store

Culver City, CA

This store is in a well-trafficked retail strip near Culver City Pacific Theaters and the Culver steps gathering area. • The current owners are absentee. They manage the store with a team of employees...

$525,000

$525,000

EBITDA: $113,001

Profitable Franchise or Bring your own menu super high traffic

Canoga Park, CA

Asset bring your own concept OR buy as Profitable Chocolate Bash Franchise – High-Traffic Location with Huge Upside! Average 8k net income last for Months Turnkey Dessert Franchise | Gold Mine for...

$149,999

$149,999

Growing Dessert Brand for Sale | Asset-Light, Low OH, Flexible Model

Orange County, CA

This is a modern, high-growth dessert brand built on a lean, asset-light operating model with approximately $300K in annual revenue and a streamlined cost structure designed for scalability. The...

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $47,000

Established Ice Cream Shop with local following

Cathedral City, CA

Established Ice Cream shop for sale in Cathedral City, Ca. Includes all equipment, inventory, and beer license. Current menu serves ice cream, many other snacks, micheladas, and sea food....

$115,000

$115,000

Ice Cream Parlor: El Monte, California

El Monte, CA

Ice Cream Parlor: El Monte, California Is "For Sale" by Regional Real Estate - Commercial. Business is located in the city of El Monte California. Open 7 days a week from 9am to 9pm Monday - Friday...

$95,001

$95,001

Trendy boba spot for sale in Fremont Shopping plaza

Fremont, CA

This established bubble tea cafe presents an exceptional opportunity in Fremont's competitive beverage market. Located within a bustling shopping plaza in Del Norte County, the business operates as a...

$142,000

$142,000

AAA PRIME LOCATION // 365-Day Foot Traffic Inside Premium Outlet

Ontario, CA

Established Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Franchise Opportunity This well-established ice cream franchise operation presents a compelling acquisition opportunity in Ontario, Yavapai County. The business...

$300,000

$300,000

Own a Fast-Growing Chocolate Franchise

Sacramento County, CA

This established dessert franchise represents a proven business opportunity in the Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Shops sector, strategically located in Sacramento County. The franchise operates under a...

$420,000

$420,000

Cash Flow: $119,899

Own a Fast-Growing Chocolate Franchise

Sacramento County, CA

This is a modern, fast-growing dessert franchise built around customizable, chocolate-centric creations and an immersive retail experience. Customers enjoy handcrafted crepes, waffles, and...

$420,000

$420,000

Cash Flow: $119,899

Lamar Rutherford

Excellens Solutions

Serving San Diego County, CA

There are overlooked differences between "transactional" and "consultative" business brokers — and not knowing those differences can cost you thousands of dollars. You want a proven advisor . . .? ? A Consultative Broker with a proven system to maximize the value you'll get when you sell Consultative Broker with preferred access to qualified buyers Track record of success with other businesses in your industry — and able to sell for higher than expected. (We have participated in 100+ successful sales at maximum multipliers.) Proven framework combined with one-on-one consulting on how to tell the right story Deep accounting/CPA experience Deep analysis and understanding of your needs, current market conditions and enhanced ability to help you — even if you aren't prepared or positioned to sell immediately.

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San Jose Mall Dessert Shop, LOW RENT, Food Court Space

San Jose, CA

Excellent opportunity to acquire a trendy dessert business located inside a busy regional mall in San Jose. Right in front of the Movie Theatre, this eye-catching concept specializes in soft serve ice...

$80,000

$80,000

Absentee run Dessert shop for sale in Elk Grove shopping center

Elk Grove, CA

This established dessert and smoothie retail operation presents an exceptional turnkey investment opportunity in Elk Grove's active shopping center. The business specializes in branded desserts and...

$148,000

$148,000

Nekter Juice Bar Franchise for Sale

Los Angeles County, CA

Prime location of this leading national healthy juice bar franchise available in Los Angeles County! Perfectly positioned at a high-traffic intersection with excellent street visibility, this business...

$59,000

$59,000

Vibrant Dessert Cafe for Sale-High Traffic Location

San Diego, CA

Located in one of San Diego’s most bustling malls, this high-traffic dessert café benefits from a constant shoppers and built-in daily foot traffic. With thousands of daily visitors passing by, this...

$249,000

$249,000

Two Profitable Yogurt Shops

Bakersfield, CA

Imagine walking into not one, but two thriving yogurt shops that could be yours tomorrow. You're looking at an incredible opportunity to own two profitable locations in this health-focused industry...

$140,000

$140,000

Cash Flow: $62,835

Former Rubios loc. -super high traffic-corner space-full kitchen

San Diego, CA

Premier Dessert & Coffee Shop in Revitalized Mall Turnkey Franchise Opportunity at the Food Court Entrance Exceptional Dessert & Coffee Shop in a Prime Location Step into success with this high-end...

$85,000

$85,000

Turnkey Ice Cream & Shaved Ice Shop – Fully Equipped

Thousand Oaks, CA

The business is a turnkey dessert shop located in a prime shopping center in Thousand Oaks, California. The business offers ice cream, shaved ice, and a variety of dessert beverages, catering to a...

$68,000

$68,000

Franchise Ice cream store for sale-High volume

Solano County, CA

Indulge in sweetness! This is a great opportunity for a new owner to own an established ice cream business. The only Baskin Robbins in town! This store is one of the highest sale stores in the Baskin...

$249,000

$249,000

Cash Flow: $72,000

La Michoacana Ice Cream and Mexican Snacks and more - Orange County

Anaheim, CA

This opportunity allows a buyer to acquire an established frozen dessert business operating through two complementary locations in California: one focused on retail and production, and the other on...

$240,000

$240,000

Cash Flow: $84,421

La Michoacana Ice Cream and Mexican Snacks and more - Tulare County

Visalia, CA

This opportunity allows a buyer to acquire an established frozen dessert business operating through two complementary locations in California: one focused on retail and production, and the other on...

$400,000

$400,000

Cash Flow: $180,839

Buy or Sell an Ice Cream and Frozen Yogurt Shop in California
Ice cream and frozen yogurt shops listed on BizBuySell include independent scoop shops, franchise dessert chains, soft-serve counters, gelato cafés, and mobile or seasonal operations. These businesses typically generate revenue through walk-in sales, catering, delivery, and branded merchandise. Some also benefit from recurring income through loyalty programs, wholesale partnerships, or regular event catering. Business models range from high-traffic storefronts to kiosk-style setups and food trucks. Many listings feature established customer bases, recognizable branding, and turnkey operations with equipment, recipes, and trained staff in place. Some also include franchise support, real estate, or multiple locations—offering buyers a scalable opportunity in the frozen dessert and specialty food market.
Market Overview Listings for Sale (Median)
Number of Businesses Analyzed39
Asking Price$320,000
Reported Revenue$468,275
Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings$100,000
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.

Asking Price

Lower QuartileMedianUpper Quartile
$245,000$320,000$420,000

Market Financial Highlights

The financial data presented here is an aggregation of reported revenue and earnings of Ice Cream and Frozen Yogurt Shops for sale in California.

BoundRevenueSeller’s Discretionary Earnings
Lower Quartile$378,500$71,259
Median$468,275$100,000
Upper Quartile$641,500$140,524

Valuation Multiples

The valuation multiples listed below are derived from asking price, revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings of Ice Cream and Frozen Yogurt Shops listed for sale in California.

BoundRevenue MultipleEarnings Multiple
Lower Quartile0.482.28
Median0.693.00
Upper Quartile0.933.67

FAQ's

How much does it cost to buy an Ice Cream and Frozen Yogurt Shop in California?

The median asking price for an established Ice Cream and Frozen Yogurt Shop in California is $320,000, though prices range from under $245,000 to well over $420,000.

How much do Ice Cream and Frozen Yogurt Shops owners in California earn?

The median reported revenue of Ice Cream and Frozen Yogurt Shops in California is $468,275 and owners earn a median of $100,000, which includes the owners salary and any other financial benefits they receive.

How do I value an Ice Cream and Frozen Yogurt Shop?

Valuing a business is a complex process, but buyers and sellers often turn to the local market to understand how businesses are priced. Based on our most recent analysis of Ice Cream and Frozen Yogurt Shops in California, revenue multiples range from 0.48 to 0.93, with a median of 0.69. Earning multiples range from 2.28 to 3.67, with the median at 3.00. This means the typical Ice Cream and Frozen Yogurt Shop in California may ask for around 0.69 times its annual revenue, and 3.00 times its annual owner earnings.

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