Turnkey Donut & Coffee Shop in High-Traffic Woodway/Waco Area!
Business Description
Nightlight Donuts is a fully operational specialty croissant-donut and coffee shop located on Woodway Drive, a high-traffic residential and commuter corridor just 10–15 minutes from Baylor University. The shop attracts a steady mix of local families, commuters, and Baylor students who travel frequently through the area. Strong visibility, easy parking, and a loyal neighborhood customer base make this an accessible and well-positioned location for a dessert or café concept.
The business is known for its signature croissant-donuts—an elevated, artisan product that differentiates it from traditional donut shops. The menu is streamlined and simple to operate, and the shop comes fully equipped with a commercial kitchen, trained staff, established recipes, branding assets, and all operating systems needed for a turnkey transition. A new owner can step in and begin operating immediately.
While the shop experienced a down financial year due to seasonal patterns and limited owner involvement, customer demand for the product remains strong, and the brand has meaningful upside under focused ownership. With improved operating hours, targeted marketing, and expansion into catering or delivery, the business has a clear path to return to profitability and grow.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on operator, coffee or bakery owner, or entrepreneur looking to acquire a fully built-out, unique dessert concept with room to expand.
The business is known for its signature croissant-donuts—an elevated, artisan product that differentiates it from traditional donut shops. The menu is streamlined and simple to operate, and the shop comes fully equipped with a commercial kitchen, trained staff, established recipes, branding assets, and all operating systems needed for a turnkey transition. A new owner can step in and begin operating immediately.
While the shop experienced a down financial year due to seasonal patterns and limited owner involvement, customer demand for the product remains strong, and the brand has meaningful upside under focused ownership. With improved operating hours, targeted marketing, and expansion into catering or delivery, the business has a clear path to return to profitability and grow.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on operator, coffee or bakery owner, or entrepreneur looking to acquire a fully built-out, unique dessert concept with room to expand.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 6
- Employees
- 16 (1 Full-time, 15 Part-time)
- Facilities & Assets
- Full commercial kitchen + baking equipment
Mixers, fryers, proofers, refrigeration, smallwares, food truck and trailer
POS system, customer database, online ordering assets
Interior build-out suitable for retail + restaurant + production
All IP: logo, brand assets, recipes, training manuals
Inventory on hand at closing - Website
- https://www.nightlightdonuts.com/
- Market Outlook / Competition
- Like many dessert and specialty food businesses, Nightlight Donuts has experienced a modest decline in sales during the recent economic cooling and seasonal slowdown. However, core customer demand remains intact, reviews are strong, and the brand retains a positive reputation in the community.
The business is structurally sound—fully staffed, streamlined, and profitable when run at normal operating levels. With focused ownership and consistent marketing, it is well positioned to rebound and grow. - Opportunities for Growth
- Nightlight Donuts is built for multi-unit scaling.
A new owner could unlock substantial upside by developing a franchise model around the proven croissant donut concept. Opening satellite units in nearby high-traffic areas with low build-out cost. Expanding production capacity to serve multiple outlets from a central kitchen. Expanding the catering division with recurring revenue from university departments and corporate clients. Leveraging social media marketing to drive seasonal product drops and high-visibility collaborations.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 2,200
- Rent
- $5,866.00 per month
- Lease Expiration
- 7/21/2030
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Current owner is reallocating time and resources to other businesses.
- Transition Support
- Owner will provide 2–6 weeks of hands-on transition training and full operational documentation to ensure a smooth takeover.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2449250
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