Business Succession Wanted: Established Ice Cream Parlor in a High-Footfall Market Location near Greifswald

About the Business

An ice cream café is offered for sale in a very good retail location adjacent to a supermarket—a site with consistently high customer frequency.
The business is located together with 10 other retailers inside a newly renovated supermarket and benefits year-round from walk-in customers generated by daily grocery shopping. A cozy seating area complements the sales space and invites customers to linger.

The ice cream parlor was originally operated as part of a regional chain that no longer exists. However, the location itself has since been successfully continued as an independent business. The current name is not tied to a franchise and can be flexibly changed upon takeover.

The current owner has built and managed the business with great dedication and is now looking to hand it over to new, motivated owners due to age-related reasons.

Key Figures

Revenue: In normal operations, the seller states an expected annual revenue of €100,000–€120,000

Inventory value: approx. €1,500 incl. VAT

Fixed assets: approx. €34,000 incl. VAT

Special situation in 2025:

Renovation of the supermarket since March 2025

Reduced number of checkout counters (3 out of 12 open)

Temporary decline in visitor numbers to approx. one third

Corresponding revenue in 2025 approx. €45,000

Purchase price: €38,000 as a share deal, incl. inventory, fixed assets, and goodwill

Reasons to Take Over

Attractive location within a highly frequented retail market

Stable base revenues under normal operating conditions

Fully equipped sales and seating area – immediate start possible

Existing supplier and service provider relationships included

Flexible use: continued operation as an ice cream parlor or café possible (e.g. ice cream, cakes; cold storage available)

Good scalability and development potential for committed operators

Support from the current owner during the transition phase

Desired Successor Profile

Entrepreneurially minded individual or investor

Staffing structure: approx. one full-time and one part-time employee required; previously covered by the owner

Willingness to operate during standard market opening hours:

Winter: approx. 12:00–17:30 (peak times 14:00–16:30)

Summer: approx. 10:00–19:00

Landlord’s concept preference:

Ice cream parlor or café explicitly desired

Concepts such as kebab or fried chicken shops are excluded

Legal form freely selectable; creditworthiness and Schufa check by the landlord (supermarket)

Framework Conditions

Legal form: freely selectable

Takeover: ongoing business operation incl. inventory and supplier contacts

Takeover date: as soon as possible

The current owner is available for structured onboarding and handover

Contact & Confidentiality

Interested buyers are requested to submit a brief inquiry including details about their background, motivation, and relevant experience.
All inquiries will, of course, be treated confidentially.