Sunbelt Business Brokers of Northern Virginia and Broker Ian Otto are proud to present a rare opportunity for a qualified buyer to step into a nationally recognized premium specialty cookie franchise — the only location of its kind serving an entire Maryland county. This is not a startup. This is not a fixer-upper. This is a fully operational, GM-led franchise that opens its doors every week, bakes fresh product, serves a loyal customer base, and generates positive cash flow — all without requiring the owner to set foot in the store.
This franchise location is the only unit of this nationally recognized brand in the county — serving a population of approximately 115,000 residents with a median household income of roughly $90,000, above the Maryland state average. The nearest competing brand location is more than 30 minutes away. That market position was built over four years. It transfers with this acquisition. Additional demand drivers include a major U.S. military installation with 20,000+ personnel, a growing commuter-residential base, and a retail center with complementary co-tenants that generate consistent foot traffic.
An experienced, salaried General Manager runs all day-to-day operations — scheduling, ordering, staffing, and customer service. A team of shift leads and part-time bakers supports current and projected volume. The ownership group has no required operational presence. The national franchise infrastructure handles product development, brand marketing via an 8M+ social media following, and a top-ranked mobile ordering app that drives consistent consumer engagement every week. A buyer does not build this — they step into it.
Trailing twelve-month revenue is approximately $870,000. The business carries zero long-term debt. Net fixed assets — commercial baking equipment, refrigeration, a branded delivery vehicle, and leasehold improvements — total approximately $447,000, providing asset backing that exceeds the asking price before any goodwill or franchise value is considered.
Revenue declined from a 2023 peak of approximately $1.17M to approximately $940,000 in 2025, consistent with a national post-launch normalization cycle across the franchise system. The business is cash-flow positive. Four identified factors account for the decline — none represent structural deterioration in demand — and six quantified, zero-capital-growth levers have been identified but not yet activated. A brand-new product launch program was installed April 2026 and has never been marketed. Delivery platform revenue sits at roughly half the brand's national system average. School fundraiser partnerships, military catering, and corporate gifting represent immediate, zero-capital revenue opportunities. A buyer who brings modest local engagement steps into more than $297,000 in identified incremental annual revenue. The sellers are exiting due to other business priorities and are motivated to ensure a clean, professional transfer.
Financial Information
$375,000
Asking Price
$130,000
Cash Flow
$940,000
Gross Revenue
N/A
Down Payment
Yes
Financing
$78,600
Adjusted EBITDA
Business Location
City:
California
State:Maryland
Financing Comments
partial seller note available to qualified individuals, determined at Seller's sole discretion
Reason for Sale
Other Business Priorities.
Detailed information
Year Established:2022
Home Based:No
Franchise:No
Relocatable:No
Lender Prequalified:No
SBA Prequalified:No
Full-Time Employees: 1
Part-Time Employees:16
Contractors:N/A
Owner Worked Hours/w:N/A
Inventory Included: Yes
Inventory Value:
N/A
Monthly Rent:
$6,200
Real Estate Available: Yes
Real Estate Included: No
Real Estate Value:
N/A
Building Size: 1650
FF&E Included?: Yes
FF&E Value: $447,400
Training/Support
Sellers will provide a structured 30–60 day post-close transition at no additional cost covering franchise system introductions, operational handoffs, vendor relationships, landlord introductions, and franchise transfer support. The national franchisor provides comprehensive franchisee onboarding, a full operational playbook, documented recipes, quality standards, and ongoing system support. All operating procedures are documented and transferable. The General Manager and existing staff team can continue operations without disruption. Sellers will execute a customary non-compete agreement for a negotiated term.
Facilities
1,654 SF of dedicated retail and production space within a well-tenanted suburban shopping center in Southern Maryland. Co-tenants include a national coffee chain, a national pizza brand, and two fitness studios generating complementary foot traffic.
Lease: 10-year commercial retail lease commenced approximately January 2022 with approximately 5.5 years remaining (expires approximately January 2032). One 5-year renewal option at Fair Market Value with 6 months' advance notice — up to approximately 10.5 years of total operating continuity. Current base rent approximately $6,205/month (Year 5 of 10); structured annual escalations to approximately $7,193/month by Year 10. Additional CAM approximately $600–$900/month. Arms-length, third-party commercial landlord. Lease assignment requires landlord written consent.
Equipment included: (2) Blodgett XR8-E commercial convection ovens; (2) Hobart Legacy HL600-1 60-qt planetary mixers; (7) commercial refrigeration units; Marmon IDC255 Prism Pro 12-valve soda fountain (new April 2026, ~$7,000); Hoshizaki F-622MAK-C nugget ice maker (new April 2026, ~$4,017); 2020 Ford F-150 Supercrew branded vehicle (~$26,000); 2022 vintage leasehold improvements including counters, POS infrastructure, décor, and electrical ($200K+ gross). Net fixed assets: approximately $447,000. Long-term debt: $0. Tangible book value: approximately $494,000 — exceeds asking price.
Market Outlook/Competition
This franchise location is the only unit of its nationally recognized brand serving an entire Maryland county of approximately 115,000 residents with above-average median household income (~$90,000). The nearest competing brand location is more than 30 minutes away. The local market benefits from a major U.S. military installation and defense contractor workforce exceeding 20,000 personnel, a growing residential commuter base, and a retail co-tenancy generating consistent consumer foot traffic. The brand competes nationally in the U.S. specialty cookie segment — a subset of the $50B+ retail bakery market growing at an estimated 5–7% CAGR. Local competition consists of independent bakeries in custom/event formats and grocery bakery departments. No direct same-brand competition exists within the immediate trade area. The brand's rotating weekly menu, national app, and national marketing infrastructure create habitual return behavior independent competitors cannot replicate.
Real Estate Description
1,654 SF commercial retail space in a suburban Southern Maryland shopping center. 10-year lease commenced approximately January 2022; approximately 5.5 years remaining (expires ~January 2032) plus one 5-year renewal option. Current monthly base rent approximately $6,205. Additional CAM approximately $600–$900/month
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