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Established 2-Location Bakery-Cafe Franchise Resale in Grand Rapids MI


Established Two-Location Bakery-Cafe Franchise Resale in Grand Rapids, MI

Skip the startup years.

Step into ownership of an established two-location bakery-cafe franchise in Grand Rapids, MI, with operating locations, loyal customers, trained employees, included equipment, inventory, and existing revenue from day one.

This opportunity gives a new owner a head start with two operating locations, an established customer base, experienced team members, franchise systems, and a recognized food service model already in place.

Business Highlights:
• Asking Price: $329,900
• Weighted Average Annual Cash Flow: $132,516
• 2025 Revenue: $1,008,307
• Annualized 2026 Revenue: $1,050,745
• 2025 Seller’s Discretionary Earnings: $104,645
• Annualized 2026 Seller’s Discretionary Earnings: $148,431
• Location: Grand Rapids, MI
• Business Type: Two-location bakery-cafe franchise resale
• Equipment Included: Dough mixers, dough dividers, dough formers, walk-in fridges, sandwich reach-ins, beverage coolers, ovens, POS registers, tables, chairs, and additional food service equipment

About the Franchise System:
The franchise system has more than 30 years of operating history and provides established training, operating standards, food preparation processes, customer service expectations, marketing resources, and ongoing franchise support.

The brand is positioned around fresh-made quality, premium baked goods, original menu choices, personalized service, and a neighborhood bakery-cafe experience. The model offers multiple revenue opportunities through breakfast, lunch, coffee, catering, wholesale, and repeat local customers.

Why Buy an Existing Franchise Instead of Starting New?

Buying an existing franchise resale gives a buyer a faster path into operations compared to launching a new location from scratch.

This opportunity already includes:

• Two established locations
• Existing customer base and revenue history
• Experienced employees already in place
• Equipment and inventory included
• Franchise systems and operating standards
• Brand recognition and local goodwill
• Existing vendor, customer, and community relationships
• Historical financial performance

A new owner can focus on growth instead of spending the first year building the foundation.

The foundation is already built. Growth comes from expansion, stronger sales execution, and deeper local market development.

Ideal Buyer

This opportunity is best suited for a hands-on owner/operator who is strong in team leadership, customer service, local marketing, operations, and community relationship building.

This is not a passive ownership opportunity. The current owner works approximately 40 hours per week and is involved in coaching, training, customer relations, opening, closing, day-to-day management, strategy, sales, marketing, and general business oversight.

Reason for Sale

The owner is selling due to retirement and health reasons.

Next Steps

Interested buyers may request additional information and financial documentation upon execution of a confidentiality agreement.

Ad#:2534074



Listed By: Douglas Yntema

Background information

Reference:

BABGR

Year established:

2016

Reason selling:

Retirement

Finance

Sales:

$1,050,745

Profits:

$104,645

Operations

Employees:

14 (6 Full-time, 8 Part-time)

Equipment:

$237,000Included in asking price

Inventory:

$24,000Included in asking price

Premises

Facility:

Equipment Included: Dough mixers, dough dividers, dough formers, walk-in fridges, sandwich reach-ins, beverage coolers, ovens, POS registers, tables, chairs, and additional food service equipment

Opportunities

Growth:

• Open another location• Improve variable expenses and overhead• Strengthen the sales process and team• Add outside sales support• Grow catering, wholesale, and local business partnerships• Increase local marketing, promotions, referrals, and social media activity

Price and terms

Price:

$329,900

Financing:

Seller financing available Limited seller-financing is available for qualified buyers.

Training:

We understand the importance of a smooth transition, and as a committed team, Ownership is dedicated to providing comprehensive and tailored assistance to ensure your needs are met. We are here to support you throughout the process, offering reasonable and customary transition assistance with expertise and professionalism.