Absentee-Run Smoothie Franchise – Jacksonville

Confidential opportunity to acquire an established, nationally recognized smoothie franchise in Jacksonville. The location has operated for approximately 14 years and was fully remodeled in 2024 with updated equipment, improved workflow, and the franchisor’s current store design. The owner has invested significant time and resources transitioning the business to a largely absentee operating model. Daily operations are handled by an experienced general manager, assistant manager, team leaders, and hourly staff. The seller reports spending fewer than three hours per week reviewing financial performance and addressing occasional maintenance needs. A buyer may retain the existing management structure or become an owner-operator. An owner-operator capable of assuming the general manager’s administrative and hands-on responsibilities may potentially avoid approximately $45,000 in annual GM base salary. Based on 2025 reported net operating income of $43,304, this creates an illustrative operating-income opportunity of approximately $88,304 before buyer compensation, acquisition debt service, taxes, and reinvestment. This is not represented as historical SDE or a financial forecast, and buyers should verify payroll and staffing requirements during due diligence. The business generated approximately $647,718 in 2025 revenue and $410,730 during the first seven reporting periods of 2026. Inventory of approximately $10,000 is contemplated as included in the asking price. The seller-provided asset schedule assigns approximately $145,350 in value to the equipment, furniture, fixtures, signage, counters, flooring, and other operating assets. The store occupies approximately 1,500 square feet in a high-traffic Jacksonville retail corridor. The location benefits from nearby restaurants, retailers, employers, residential neighborhoods, interstate access, and airport-related traffic. The seller reports a strong base of repeat customers from the surrounding area. Growth opportunities include outreach to schools, sports teams, healthcare facilities, nearby employers, and community organizations; cross-promotions with neighboring businesses; additional local marketing; and continued review of labor scheduling, purchasing, waste, delivery profitability, and operating expenses. The buyer must receive franchisor approval and complete the applicable transfer and training process. The exact business name and location will be disclosed only to qualified buyers who complete a confidentiality agreement and buyer profile. Prospective buyers must not contact employees, customers, suppliers, the landlord, or the franchisor without prior authorization.