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Summary:

Offering a wide variety of delicious gourmet cupcakes, all natural real Italian gelato & sorbetto and a multitude of espresso drinks made with freshly roasted Intelligentsia coffee. Along with fountain drinks and freshly brewed ice tea.

Also custom cakes and cookies for all occasions including weddings, showers, holidays, birthdays, graduations, bar/bat mitzvahs, corporate events, grand openings and more.

Over 200 scrumptious cupcake/cake flavors as well as gluten free, organic, vegan and vegetarian options. Some of their most popular flavors: Jimmy Choo, Channel, Dior, 24 Karat, Salted Carmel, Chunky Monkey, Heavenly Swine and PB XXL.

Huge potential to add other savory food items such as quiches, grinders, salads etc. including breakfast.

Beautifully decorated interior with a Parisian theme. The ideal place for decorating parties and classes.

Major equipment included: 18 bin gelato case, custom curved granite & glass display case, granite countertops & cabinets, custom marble beverage station, Astoria 2 port espresso machine, under counter ice machine, 2-door under counter refrigerator, Hobart 20-qrt mixer, 3-door True refrigerator and freezer, reach-in True refrigerator, 2 Imperial convection ovens, commercial double burner, stainless steel tables and more. Plus pans, decorating tools, fully stocked refrigerator & pantry, tables, chairs and much more. Also a 2014 Ford transit delivery van with logos.

Highly confidential listing, please do not discuss with employees or patrons.

Competition:

Cupcakes with style. Their amazing cupcakes have been Named Best Cupcake 2015 by “make it better” magazine. And chosen #1 by TLC’s “Four Weddings”. Also serves Intelligentsia Coffee & Tea, a US coffee roasting company and retailer based right here in Chicago that has been included on many local and national best-of lists.Known for their quality baking with only the finest, top quality ingredients, authentic gelato and superior coffee. Highly recommended. Great reputation of deliciousness to continue to build upon.

Growth and Expansion:

Local favorite. The "go to" bakery for delicious fresh baked cakes. Their tasty treats are perfect for all occasions. No other cupcake place close by! Boasts a strong established customer base in influential suburb with a steady customer flow, plus the opportunity for new owners to put their own spin on it. A market niche full of growth potential, the $27 billion baking industry.

Location:

Prime retail space in a 171,179 sqft outdoor lifestyle center on the main retail thoroughfare of the area with 47,000+ vehicles passing by daily. This busy center boasts a mix of big-box and upscale retailers including Best Buy, DSW, Fresh Market, Kirkland's, PetSmart, Stein Mart and more. The cupcake shop is perfectly situated in the center next Jimmy Johns and Smashburger. Ample parking.This affluent suburb is located 29 miles northwest of Chicago, neighbor to Lake Zurich, Deer Park, Long Grove, Hawthorn Woods and Barrington. The entire area is comprised of custom homes, wooded areas with ponds and fabulous shopping. Ranked as one of the top suburbs in which to live!

County: Cook

Facilities:

Square Feet: 1,500. Seating: 16 Inside & 12 Outside. Days/Hrs of Operation: Mo-Th 11a-8p & Fr-Sa 11a-9p & Su 11a-7p.

Real Estate: Leased

Support/Training: Two weeks on site comprehensive training.