Food & Beverage: Restaurant/QSR/Catering
Profitable Catering & Box Lunch Business | Established Brand | Growth Potential
Step into ownership of an established catering and box lunch franchise, serving the Columbia, SC market since 2019. With a strong local customer base, well-trained team, and a premium brand behind it, this business is positioned for continued success and growth under new ownership.
Business Highlights
-
Asking Price: $224,900
-
Average Seller’s Discretionary Earnings: ~$112,000
-
Annual Revenue: $602,000 – $661,000 (past 3 years, growing trend)
-
Established: 2019
-
Facility: 3,000 sq. ft. kitchen facility retrofitted to franchise standards (no dine-in)
-
Employees: 8 part-time, highly cross-trained
-
Included Assets: $300,000+ in equipment (ovens, mixers, walk-in cooler, freezers, slicers, and more)
About Apple Spice
Founded over 30 years ago, and has grown into one of the leading brands in corporate catering and box lunch delivery, with locations across the U.S. The brand is renowned for:
-
Exceptional quality, fresh-made box lunches and catering services
-
Efficient processes that keep operations smooth and scalable
-
High customer satisfaction and strong repeat business
-
National brand recognition with a trusted reputation in corporate catering
Franchisees benefit from comprehensive training, operational support, established recipes, marketing tools, and a time-tested business model focused on high-volume, recurring business.
Why Buy an Existing Franchise?
✅ Immediate cash flow — no need to start from scratch
✅ Existing customer base and revenue stream in place
✅ Trained staff and established operational processes
✅ Proven market demand and brand recognition
✅ Faster path to profitability than launching a new location
✅ Benefit from goodwill and local reputation the current owner has built
Buying an existing franchise gives you a head start, minimizing risk and eliminating much of the uncertainty of starting a new business.
Why Buy This Business?
✅ Growing revenue with untapped potential
✅ No dine-in means streamlined operations and lower overhead
✅ Strong, loyal customer base (~100 regulars, 1,300 total customers)
✅ Seller willing to provide training + potential for seller financing
Growth Opportunities
🔹 Hire a sales manager to drive new accounts
🔹 Expand service to weekends for additional corporate and government contracts
🔹 Grow business in under-served surrounding areas
Reason for Sale
Owner is retiring, creating an excellent opportunity for a motivated buyer to step in and scale the business.
Next Steps
Own a profitable, well-established business with a premium brand and room to grow!
📞 Contact:
Ethan Yntema – Franchise Resale Broker
📧 e.yntema@franchiseba.com
📱 616-379-1411