This is a rare opportunity to acquire an iconic, multi-generational Italian bakery and pizzeria with over 50 years of continuous operation in the same Metro Detroit community. Founded in 1973 and rooted in a family baking tradition dating back to 1930, the business has built a devoted, multi-decade customer following and a reputation as one of the most beloved independent bakeries in its market.
The business offers a diverse and highly regarded product line, including a signature specialty item that has become a local favorite, made-to-order pizza, a full scratch-bakery bread and pastry program, and a popular dessert item made from a treasured family recipe. Revenue is diversified across retail walk-in traffic, workplace delivery accounts, and seasonal farmers market sales, providing multiple channels for a new owner to build upon.
The business is debt-free, with no outstanding liabilities on the balance sheet, and has consistently maintained strong gross margins in the mid-50% to low-60% range. The current ownership is willing to provide training and a transition period to ensure operational continuity for a qualified buyer.
Significant growth opportunities exist for a new owner, including formalizing a catering program, reviving wholesale/B2B bread accounts, extending hours (currently closed Sundays), adding online ordering and delivery integration, launching e-commerce/shipping for shelf-stable specialty items, expanding digital marketing and social media presence, and growing the existing farmers market and gift card programs.
This is an ideal acquisition for a hands-on owner-operator or an experienced food-service buyer looking for an established, turnkey brand with deep community roots and multiple avenues for expansion.
Financial Information
$131,871
Asking Price
$49,706
Cash Flow
$411,000
Gross Revenue
N/A
Down Payment
N/A
Adjusted EBITDA
Business Location
City:
Dearborn
State:Michigan
Reason for Sale
Retirement
Detailed information
Year Established:1973
Home Based:No
Franchise:No
Relocatable:No
Lender Prequalified:No
SBA Prequalified:No
Full-Time Employees: 1
Part-Time Employees:9
Contractors:N/A
Owner Worked Hours/w:N/A
Inventory Included: Yes
Inventory Value:
$32,371
Monthly Rent:
$3,000
Real Estate Available: Yes
Real Estate Included: No
Real Estate Value:
N/A
Building Size: 4000
FF&E Included?: Yes
FF&E Value: $20,000
Training/Support
Seller will provide transition support and recipe/process training to ensure a smooth handover to the new owner.
Facilities
Well-established leased retail bakery and pizzeria location with rear parking and in-store seating, situated in a recognizable, high-traffic community corridor.
Market Outlook/Competition
Located in a densely populated, high-traffic Metro Detroit community with a strong tradition of Middle Eastern and ethnic retail food businesses, the market supports a loyal, repeat customer base built over 50+ years. The business benefits from long-standing brand recognition and a reputation as one of the area's few remaining original, family-run Italian bakeries — a distinct competitive advantage in a market otherwise dominated by chain grocery bakeries and generic pizza franchises. Strong customer sentiment (reflected in consistently high review ratings and 30-year-loyal patrons) reinforces high barriers to entry for new competitors trying to replicate the trust and heritage this brand has built. Revenue is diversified across walk-in retail, workplace delivery, and seasonal farmers market sales, reducing reliance on any single customer channel.
Real Estate Description
Independent retail bakery and pizzeria space in a well-established, high-traffic Metro Detroit community corridor — leased facility with rear parking and in-store seating, ideal for continued retail bakery/food-service use.
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