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Turnkey Ice Cream Shop in West Vancouver For Sale

West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Asking Price:
$49,000 (CAD) Furniture / Fixtures and Inventory / Stock included
Sales Revenue:
On request
Cash Flow:
On request

Excellent opportunity to acquire a fully equipped, established ice cream and frozen yogurt shop in one of West Vancouver's best-known waterfront communities.

Operating in this location since 1980, the shop is steps from the BC Ferries terminal and waterfront and serves a mix of local residents, families, tourists and visitors to the area.

Offered at $49,000 CAD, including the existing business setup, owned commercial equipment, furniture, POS system, branding, supplier relationships and inventory at closing, subject to final agreement.

This is an attractive opportunity for a hands-on owner-operator, couple or family looking to enter the food-service business without the significant cost and time involved in finding a location, completing a buildout and purchasing a full commercial equipment package.

The current owners have intentionally operated the business on a reduced schedule rather than maximizing opening hours through additional employee payroll. The business has also had limited marketing and social-media activity during the current year, leaving several areas for a new owner to develop.

Investment Highlights

  • Established location operating since 1980
  • West Vancouver waterfront village location
  • Turnkey ice cream and frozen yogurt operation
  • Fully owned commercial equipment – no leases or financing
  • Efficient approximately 570 sq. ft. retail space
  • Dedicated parking stall and adjacent outdoor storage
  • Existing supplier relationships and operating systems
  • Well suited to a hands-on owner-operator
  • Opportunity to expand operating hours and peak-season availability
  • Opportunity to increase social-media and local marketing activity
  • Opportunity to introduce additional products, promotions and seasonal offerings
  • Seller willing to provide transition support and operational training

Sale Includes

Commercial frozen-yogurt machine, two upright freezers, commercial glass-door refrigerator, chest freezer, two ice-cream dipping/display freezers, milkshake maker, three blenders, two bain-marie units, air fryer, coffee machine and grinder, Square POS/cashier/printer, utensils and smallwares, stools, outdoor furniture, security cameras, storage equipment and other operating items.

The business is being offered for sale due to a family relocation and change in lifestyle priorities.

Motivated seller. Reasonable offers from serious buyers will be considered.

Property Information

Real Estate:

Lease

Lease Terms:

Five-year commercial lease commenced April 1, 2025. Current total monthly rent is approximately $3,128 CAD, including current base rent and additional rent.

Leasehold Rent:

$37,000 (CAD) per annum

Location:

Located in Horseshoe Bay, one of West Vancouver's best-known waterfront village communities, steps from the BC Ferries terminal and waterfront. The surrounding area includes restaurants, retail businesses, tourism operators and community amenities and serves local residents, ferry passengers and visitors to the area.

Premises Details:

Approximately 570 sq. ft. retail space with customer service area, preparation space and storage. The premises also include one dedicated parking stall and adjacent outdoor storage. The shop is already fitted and equipped for the existing ice cream and frozen yogurt operation.

Size in square feet:
570

Business Operation

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

Opportunity exists for a hands-on owner to expand operating hours and peak-season availability, increase social-media and local marketing activity, introduce additional complementary products and promotions, further develop seasonal offerings, and explore additional off-season/winter concepts. Current ownership has intentionally maintained a reduced operating model rather than pursuing all available growth opportunities.

Reasons for selling:

Family relocation and change in lifestyle priorities. Ownership is motivated to complete a smooth transition ahead of the 2027 spring/summer season.

Trading hours:

Seasonal and currently operated on a reduced schedule. Current ownership has intentionally limited operating hours and staffing rather than maximizing opening hours through additional employee payroll. A new hands-on owner may choose to expand operating days and hours, particularly during the peak spring and summer season.

Employees:
Primarily owner-operated, with temporary part-time staff added during the peak spring and summer season as needed.
Years established:
1980

Other Information

Support & training:

Seller is committed to supporting a smooth transition and can provide operational training, supplier introductions and reasonable post-sale assistance to help the new owner become familiar with the business.

Owner financing:
Owner financing is available. Please contact the seller for more information.