Profitable Northern California Kettle Corn Business For Sale

Asking Price$207,000

Cash Flow
$47,000
(Seller's Discretionary Earnings)
EBITDANot Disclosed

Gross Revenue$65,000

InventoryNot Disclosed

FF&E$92,000
Included in asking price
Real EstateNot Disclosed

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Profitable Northern California Kettle Corn Business For Sale


Asking Price$207,000

Cash Flow
$47,000
(Seller's Discretionary Earnings)
EBITDANot Disclosed

Gross Revenue$65,000

InventoryNot Disclosed

FF&E$92,000
Included in asking price
Real EstateNot Disclosed

Business Description
This established kettle corn business has a strong presence in the Grass Valley, Nevada City and Metro Sacramento area with an active market that extends to a one hour radius around Grass Valley. This region is well known for its lively year round festivals, fairs and community celebrations, providing a steady stream of profitable opportunities. This business already enjoys recurring spots at several high traffic events in the area and nearby towns, ensuring consistent sales and strong community recognition. In addition, there are many other events within this one hour radius that we currently do not attend simply because we are at capacity.

A new owner could easily expand the schedule and grow revenue by adding these untapped opportunities with an average of $65,000 in gross sales annually from the Grass Valley segment alone. Adding 10 large events could easily double the current revenue. This area represents a solid foundation for cash flow and combined with the countless additional events in the surrounding communities the Grass Valley region offers both stability and significant growth potential for a motivated owner.

Kettle corn is widely recognized as one of the most profitable concession products in the industry. The cost of goods sold is exceptionally low-mainly corn, oil, sugar, and salt-while the selling price per bag yields strong profit margins often exceeding 80%. Production is efficient and batches can be made quickly, allowing sellers to keep up with high volume events without excessive labor. The product has a universal appeal; it is a family friendly snack that sells equally well at fairs, festivals, farmers markets and community gatherings. Unlike some food, kettle corn requires no refrigeration and is easy to transport, making it ideal for high traffic events. When combined with recurring event contacts, these factors make kettle corn one of the most reliable and profitable concession businesses available-with strong cash flow and plenty of potential for growth and expansion. You cannot resist the smell when it is being cooked. We always say, "We don't sell kettle corn, we sell smell". It's absolutely irresistible.

BE ADVISED THAT AN NDA AND PROOF OF FUNDS AVAILABLE ARE REQUIRED TO RELEASE ANY FINANCIALS.
About the Business
Years in Operation
8
Number of Employees
3
Currently Home Based
Yes
Facilities & Assets
This kettle corn business comes with everything you need to step right in and start popping! Included in the sale is a 23' fully equipped kettle corn food trailer(built in 2020). The trailer comes with all production equipment (160 qt kettle), sifting table, bagging station and branding displays.

Beyond the equipment the business comes with valuable recurring festivals and events contacts and established relationships. This is a true turnkey operation.
Website
https://www.californiagoldkettlecorn.com
Market Outlook / Competition
We have weeded out all the events that are not profitable and only attended events that are very profitable. There is limited competition because most kettle corn vendors cannot make the popcorn like we do. We use a mid-western recipe with specific ingredients that is hard to copy. There are approximately 5 kettle corn vendors in the entire Sacramento area and within a 100 mile radius of Nevada County. They are not competition to us.
Opportunities for Growth
We are turning away work constantly. There is a lot of room for growth if you are willing to expand and grow the business. It would require more staff and an investment in more equipment. The potential is there, you just have to have the get up and go to do it. You could easily work two booths every weekend 10 months out of the year if you wanted to.
About the Sale
Seller Motivation
We are ready to retire.
Transition Support
We will train you on all aspects of the business (60 days). From running events to prepring for them. We will show you how to cook, create secret recipes (for our lemonade) and teach you the most effeictive way to maintain the equipment. All of the guess work has been taken out of this incredibly profitible business.
Financing Options
None
Listing Info
ID
2408491
Listing Views
166

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