Receiver Sale: Simply Sweet | Operating Business Sale

Highlights:

• Established Confectionery at Village Entrance: Long-running fudge and candy shop at the main entrance to Punta Gorda’s Fishermen’s Village.
• NNN Lease in Place Through August 2034: Ten-year lease began September 2024 with two 5-year renewal options and fixed 3% annual increases.
• Turnkey ±1,863 SF Fudge and Gelato Shop: Fully equipped with owned fixtures, Toast and Clover POS, inventory and in-house fudge recipes.
• Multiple Revenue Lines Under One Storefront: Fudge, chocolate, gelato, soft serve, popcorn, roasted nuts, taffy and espresso drinks on offer.
• Inside a 100% Leased ±97,000 SF Destination: Shares a 22.8-acre harbor complex with 30+ shops, five waterfront restaurants and a 47-key hotel.
• $43M Center Sale Brings Committed New Owners: July 2026 buyers plan to restore the marina, upgrade the 47-key hotel and back existing merchants.

Description:

View details and diligence materials on RI Marketplace:
https://rimarketplace.com/auction/3513/operating-business/punta-gorda/fl?utm_source=aqqire&utm_medium=free_listing&utm_campaign=november18_2026&utm_content=operating_business_3513

Powered by RealINSIGHT Marketplace, Simply Sweet at 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Unit P-50, is an established fudge, candy and gelato shop offered as a business sale; the real estate is not included. The shop operates from a ±1,863 SF unit at the entrance to Fishermen’s Village, Punta Gorda’s 22.8-acre waterfront shopping, dining, resort and marina destination, where it captures foot traffic from shoppers, hotel guests and seasonal visitors. The menu centers on homemade fudge and gourmet chocolate made from in-house recipes, alongside gelato, soft serve, popcorn, roasted nuts, saltwater taffy and espresso drinks. Occupancy is secured by a 10-year NNN lease that commenced in September 2024 and runs through August 2034, with two 5-year renewal options and fixed 3% annual increases. The sale includes owned fixtures and equipment, POS hardware, inventory, recipes and the Simply Sweet trade name, with any lease assignment subject to the lease’s transfer provisions. Operating statements, the asset register and the executed lease are available in the due diligence vault. The center is 100% leased and was acquired in July 2026 for $43 million by local investors who plan to rebuild the 142-slip marina, upgrade the 47-key hotel and support existing merchants, positioning the shop to benefit as the destination returns to full operation.

Also available at Fishermen’s Village on RI Marketplace:
Receiver Sale: Village Brewhouse | Operating Business Sale | RI Marketplace
https://rimarketplace.com/auction/3512/operating-business/punta-gorda/fl

Location
Simply Sweet occupies Unit P-50 at the entrance to Fishermen’s Village, 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, on Charlotte Harbor about half a mile west of US 41 and Marion Avenue. Every visitor heading to the center’s 30+ shops, five waterfront restaurants, 47-key hotel and marina passes the storefront. Downtown Punta Gorda and the Harborwalk are a short walk east along the water.


Bidding Opens
Nov 17 1:00 AM
Bidding Closes
Nov 19 1:00 AM

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