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Award-Winning Chocolate Retail Business In Vancouver Island For Sale

Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
Asking Price:
$278,000 (CAD) Furniture / Fixtures included
Sales Revenue:
$240,000 (CAD)
Cash Flow:
$124,000 (CAD)

• PRICED TO SELL (owner retiring)
Award-winning chocolate business with strong brand reputation and loyal customer base

  • Prime location with year-round trade and high tourist footfall
  • hand Crafted Chocolates! Diverse product range including vegan, gluten-free, and diabetic-friendly options
  • Multiple revenue streams including chocolates, beverages, and ice cream
  • Growing online sales supported by active social media presence

This award-winning artisan chocolate business produces premium handcrafted chocolates on-site in a highly desirable Vancouver Island location, benefiting from strong year-round trade and consistent tourist footfall. Renowned for quality and creativity, the business has built a loyal customer base of returning locals, new visitors, and tourists, and has earned platinum awards for five consecutive years.

The product range is diverse and continually evolving, catering to a wide audience including milk, dark, and white chocolate enthusiasts, as well as vegan, diabetic, and gluten-free customers. In addition to its signature chocolates, the business offers complementary high-margin products such as soft serve ice cream, fresh lemonades, and hot beverages, enhancing customer spend and repeat visits. The attractive retail space includes a generous storefront with seating, while the fully equipped kitchen supports efficient production of high-quality confections.

An expanding online ordering system, combined with active daily engagement on Instagram and Facebook, is driving growing digital sales and brand awareness. Positioned in a vibrant and popular destination, this business presents an exciting opportunity with strong foundations, multiple revenue streams, and clear potential for further growth.

Property Information

Real Estate:

Lease

Lease Terms:

Lease is 3 years renewable. Landlord is great.

Leasehold Rent:

$16000 per annum

Living Accommodation:

N/A

Location:

Situated in a desirable Vancouver Island location, close to both the ocean and surrounding mountains, within a scenic area that attracts visitors and locals throughout the year.

Premises Details:

Great storefront with large display windows fitted with professionally installed UV protective film. Optional customer seating area within the retail space. Fully equipped with coffee/espresso machine and soft serve ice cream machine, supporting additional revenue streams.

Purpose-built counters designed for efficient service and product display. The premises benefit from a prime position opposite a newly developed park featuring seating and an entertainment area, enhancing footfall and customer appeal.

Spacious, well-equipped kitchen ideal for producing high-quality handmade chocolates and confectionery. Additional office/storage area and dedicated staff washroom included.

Business Operation

Management type:
This business is owner operated.
Expansion Potential:

There is strong potential to grow the business further. Online ordering has recently been introduced and is gaining traction, with scope to expand into delivery and shipping. The drinks offering could be developed further, particularly with the addition of cold and blended beverages to increase summer revenue.

Soft serve ice cream is already proving popular, with additional opportunity following the recent purchase of an ice and ice cream popsicle machine. There is also clear potential to develop wholesale channels to supply local retailers and businesses.

Competition / Market:

Limited direct competition in the immediate area, with a range of complementary food and retail businesses nearby that help drive footfall.

Reasons for selling:

Retirement.

Trading hours:

Mon 12 - 5pm, Tues to Fri 10 - 5 and Saturday 10 - 4

Employees:
Chocolatier/owner plus 2 part time front of house staff. One covering Saturdays. Staff may be retained or roles can be owner-operated.
Years established:
9

Other Information

Support & training:

Current owner will do a negotiated hand over period. Do not approach or discuss with staff or customers about the sale of this business.

Financing available:

N/A

Inventory / Stock value:
$50,000 (CAD)
Relocatable:
This business can be relocated