The Eskimo Hut Franchise
Business Description
The Eskimo Hut Franchise presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire the only daiquiri store in Victoria, Texas. This established drive-thru operation has been successfully serving the community since 2020, generating $550,000 in annual revenue with $60,000 in seller's discretionary earnings.
Business Overview:
This franchise-operated drive-thru daiquiri store offers customers convenient access to specialty beverages along with complementary products including snacks, tobacco, and beer. The business operates from a 2,000 square foot leased facility with lease terms extending through December 2027 at $4,500 monthly. There is a 3% royalty fee paid monthly based on gross sales.
Operational Advantages:
- Only daiquiri store in Victoria, creating a unique market position
- Drive-thru service model for customer convenience
- Well-established customer base built over four years
- Franchise system providing operational support and brand recognition
- Experienced team of six employees trained in daily operations
- Easy-to-run business model with established procedures
Financial Performance:
The business demonstrates solid financial performance with consistent revenue streams. Current inventory valued at approximately $60,000 supports ongoing operations across beverage and convenience categories.
Growth Potential:
Significant expansion opportunities exist through diversifying convenience store offerings, accepting EBT payments, and implementing targeted advertising campaigns to broaden the customer base. The lack of direct competition in the daiquiri segment provides substantial market protection.
Transition Support:
The retiring owner commits to one month of hands-on transition assistance, ensuring smooth transfer of operations and account management. The experienced staff requires minimal supervision and can maintain business continuity. Additional support is available through the franchisor.
This turnkey operation offers an ideal entry point into the specialty beverage retail market with established systems, loyal customers, and clear growth pathways in an underserved market.
Business Overview:
This franchise-operated drive-thru daiquiri store offers customers convenient access to specialty beverages along with complementary products including snacks, tobacco, and beer. The business operates from a 2,000 square foot leased facility with lease terms extending through December 2027 at $4,500 monthly. There is a 3% royalty fee paid monthly based on gross sales.
Operational Advantages:
- Only daiquiri store in Victoria, creating a unique market position
- Drive-thru service model for customer convenience
- Well-established customer base built over four years
- Franchise system providing operational support and brand recognition
- Experienced team of six employees trained in daily operations
- Easy-to-run business model with established procedures
Financial Performance:
The business demonstrates solid financial performance with consistent revenue streams. Current inventory valued at approximately $60,000 supports ongoing operations across beverage and convenience categories.
Growth Potential:
Significant expansion opportunities exist through diversifying convenience store offerings, accepting EBT payments, and implementing targeted advertising campaigns to broaden the customer base. The lack of direct competition in the daiquiri segment provides substantial market protection.
Transition Support:
The retiring owner commits to one month of hands-on transition assistance, ensuring smooth transfer of operations and account management. The experienced staff requires minimal supervision and can maintain business continuity. Additional support is available through the franchisor.
This turnkey operation offers an ideal entry point into the specialty beverage retail market with established systems, loyal customers, and clear growth pathways in an underserved market.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 5
- Franchise
- This business is an established franchise
- Facilities & Assets
- Asking price and property lease includes access to the well established customer base and equipment.
The building is approximately 1,900 sqft with two A/C units on the roof. One A/C unit was replaced in December 2024 and walk-in cooler replaced in January 2025. There are two Sani-serve 704 machines and a Bunn machine used for making the daiquiri's. There is an ice machine that makes approximately 1,000 pounds a day as well as ice box in the front of the store used to store and sell ice bags.
We sell through Go Parrot, DoorDash and Favor. - Market Outlook / Competition
- There are no other daiquiri stores in Victoria and only a few other convenience stores offering drive-thru service.
- Opportunities for Growth
- Sales could continue to grow with the implementation of additional items on the convenience store side, taking EBT cards, and expanding the customer base through advertising.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 2,000
- Rent
- $4,500.00 per month
- Lease Expiration
- 1/1/2028
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Retiring
- Transition Support
- I will work with the new buyer for one month to assist in the transition and transfer of accounts. There are six employees that are good and know how to run the business without much assistance.
- Financing Options
- N/A
Listing Info
- ID
- 2405137
- Listing Views
- 323
Business Location
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