We are delighted to present to the market The Splitscreen Ice Cream Co, a unique ice cream company, serving up delicious award winning scoop ice cream, plant based ice cream and sorbet from vintage catering units, including the last remaining original VW Splitscreen SO2 High Roof Sales Flap ice cream van and a 1960’s Vintage Cummins ice cream trailer.
The Splitscreen Ice Cream Co was established in 2009, building an excellent reputation and repeat client base, including repeat yearly bookings at events and festivals including Glastonbury Festival and some of which the company hold sole concession. The business opportunity has now come to the market due to a change of direction for the current owners.
Since 2009, The Splitscreen Ice Cream Co has served at weddings, festivals and corporate events across the Country. The Splitscreen Ice Cream Co has continued to grow over the years and each year is more successful than the last, it really is a fantastic opportunity to take over a business which is thriving and will continue to grow. The Splitscreen Ice Cream Co provides the opportunity for the owners to work in a fun environment which due to its seasonal nature allows the owner to have many months off.
The current owners of The Splitscreen Ice Cream Co are more than happy to provide a full handover which will include complete training on every step of the business so the new owners will be completely confident, happy and ready to move forward.
May – September is the peak season for this business meaning this time allows the new owners to start off with the smaller events and gain experience and confidence ready for the busy summer peak period where the bulk of the revenue will be taken
Reasons to buy -
Well established business with an enviable reputation and many happy customers
All fixtures and fittings included making this a real Turn Key business opportunity
Current owners happy to offer a handover to ensure the continued success of the business
Sale includes future bookings for 2025 at popular festivals and events.
Ideal owner managed or partnership business
Key selling points -
Confirmed sole concession at several events ranging from 3k attendance, up to 30k. Confirmed yearly bookings handed over as part of the sale.
The business assets are worth more than the full asking price. Including the VW Splitscreen SO2 high roof sales flap, currently valued at £180k, the 1960’s Cummins trailer, a VW 2015 Transporter and Brian James trailer. In addition a full inventory list of what’s included in the sale can be provided.
A ready business – After 15 years, this business has everything needed to earn money from day one, the hard work has all been done by the owners to get it to where it is today. With a great reputation in the wedding and corporate sector, the possibilities are endless with where a new owner could drive this business.
No experience necessary/Full handover – The owners started with zero catering experience or background and with a full handover, the current owners will train and talk through every single aspect of running the business so that the new owners are completely confident and ready to takeover.
Seasonal Work – One of the main benefits about this business is you can enjoy large amounts of time off. The current owners do not work from the end of September until the start of April and then only weekends apart from school holidays. Use this time to go travelling or on that holiday you have always been talking about!
Work for yourself – This business is flexible and every day you are serving is different and provides the perfect opportunity for anyone who wants to take that step and work for themselves in a business which is proven to be very successful.
Low costs – As the business is mobile there are no fixed rates, rent, business rated etc which is a huge positive especially when it is predominantly seasonal work.
The perfect business for a duo. The current owners are a couple tag-team and this business is perfect for any couple who are wanting to take the plunge and work with each other whilst being self-employed. You only need a couple of friendly staff to help at some of the larger events.
The business benefits from lots of social media exposure from its instagram @splitscreenicecream_co and The Split Screen Ice Cream Co on Facebook and its own website.
Scope to improve -
Advertising and marketing campaign
Maximise the use of social media
Attend Wedding Fairs to promote business further within the wedding sector
Update the company website
There is a huge opportunity to grow this business further. The current owners have had to turn down many events and extra business through not wanting to grow past the point of being manageable for a couple to run or the willingness to split up between different events at the same time. The turnover has been achieved with the use of only 1-2 units being used, with the business only working at 50% capacity.
Financial Profile
As per the 2023 accounts, the business generated a turnover in the region of £80k. Further financials can be made available upon request.
