Own a Slice of Nostalgia - Penny Candy Store
Business Description
Own a Sweet Slice of Nostalgia - Community-Centered Candy Store with Prime Highway Location
This beloved retro candy store has been delighting customers for nearly 50 years at the same Highway 99 location in Sutter County, California. Positioned on the busy corridor between Yuba City and Chico, this turnkey operation specializes in hard-to-find nostalgic candies, shaved ice, ice cream, and old-fashioned milkshakes.
BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS:
• Established approximately in 1975 with strong generational customer loyalty
• Prime Highway 99 location with high visibility and traffic
• No direct competition within 25 miles
• Draws customers from 50-100 miles away
• Annual revenue of $145,993
• Strong community partnerships and local involvement
• Features local high school artist-designed mural
• Partners with county employment department for student training programs
UNIQUE MARKET POSITION:
This charming brick-and-mortar store has built an irreplaceable reputation for carrying classic candies unavailable elsewhere. The business enjoys a rare competitive advantage with generational customers who bring their children and grandchildren to share the nostalgic candy store experience, creating lasting community connections.
COMMUNITY IMPACT:
Beyond retail operations, this business actively contributes to the community by partnering with local employment services to provide work experience and training opportunities for underprivileged high school students, helping prepare them for future employment.
GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES:
• Expand specialty chocolate offerings
• Add Hispanic and sugar-free candy options
• Develop online sales channel for distant customers
• Recently added milkshakes showing positive results
• Leverage existing community relationships for events and partnerships
INCLUDED IN SALE:
• Complete inventory valued at $18,000
• All equipment including shaved ice machine
• Established supplier relationships
• Website and domain name
• Loyal customer database
• Community partnership programs
OWNER SUPPORT:
Seller will provide two weeks of comprehensive training covering equipment operation, syrup preparation, and distributor account setup, with additional training available as needed.
This turnkey operation offers multiple revenue streams, exceptional growth potential, and meaningful community impact in a market with virtually no competition. Perfect for socially-minded owners who value customer interaction and community engagement.
Asking Price: $225,000 (includes inventory)
Reason for Sale: Owner retirement
Financing: Negotiable
This beloved retro candy store has been delighting customers for nearly 50 years at the same Highway 99 location in Sutter County, California. Positioned on the busy corridor between Yuba City and Chico, this turnkey operation specializes in hard-to-find nostalgic candies, shaved ice, ice cream, and old-fashioned milkshakes.
BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS:
• Established approximately in 1975 with strong generational customer loyalty
• Prime Highway 99 location with high visibility and traffic
• No direct competition within 25 miles
• Draws customers from 50-100 miles away
• Annual revenue of $145,993
• Strong community partnerships and local involvement
• Features local high school artist-designed mural
• Partners with county employment department for student training programs
UNIQUE MARKET POSITION:
This charming brick-and-mortar store has built an irreplaceable reputation for carrying classic candies unavailable elsewhere. The business enjoys a rare competitive advantage with generational customers who bring their children and grandchildren to share the nostalgic candy store experience, creating lasting community connections.
COMMUNITY IMPACT:
Beyond retail operations, this business actively contributes to the community by partnering with local employment services to provide work experience and training opportunities for underprivileged high school students, helping prepare them for future employment.
GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES:
• Expand specialty chocolate offerings
• Add Hispanic and sugar-free candy options
• Develop online sales channel for distant customers
• Recently added milkshakes showing positive results
• Leverage existing community relationships for events and partnerships
INCLUDED IN SALE:
• Complete inventory valued at $18,000
• All equipment including shaved ice machine
• Established supplier relationships
• Website and domain name
• Loyal customer database
• Community partnership programs
OWNER SUPPORT:
Seller will provide two weeks of comprehensive training covering equipment operation, syrup preparation, and distributor account setup, with additional training available as needed.
This turnkey operation offers multiple revenue streams, exceptional growth potential, and meaningful community impact in a market with virtually no competition. Perfect for socially-minded owners who value customer interaction and community engagement.
Asking Price: $225,000 (includes inventory)
Reason for Sale: Owner retirement
Financing: Negotiable
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 50
- Facilities & Assets
- Website is currently being created to allow on line sales. Lease terms are currently $1000 a month. Many upgrades to include new retail shelving, ice cream cabinet (new), new storage shelves, two commercial freezers, bottled water delivery system. Size is approximately 2500 sf and includes storage area. Off street parking is available and has an established clientele that comes from a 50 to 100 mile radius.
- Market Outlook / Competition
- This quaint store has been in the same location for over 50 years and is well known for having candy that cannot be located anywhere else, along with Shaved Ice and ice cream. It has generational clients who now bring their children, g-children here to share in the experience of a candy store.
There isn't a candy store for 25 miles and draws customers from 50 to 100 miles away for the candy, shaved ice and ice cream. - Opportunities for Growth
- Old-fashioned milkshakes have been added to the offerings, and is doing well. The potential of growth is here by expanding to offer specialty chocolates and more Hispanic and sugar free options. Additionally, the on line store will allow to sale items to those who are familiar with the store, but live too far away to make the trip to the store. (I currently have one customer in Auburn that I ship to).
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- I wish to retire.
- Transition Support
- Will stay on for two weeks to train on how to use the shaved ice machine, make syrups and set up accounts with distributors. Will provide additional training as needed.
- Financing Options
- negotiable
Listing Info
- ID
- 2400645
- Listing Views
- 135
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