The Gelosia Transformation Story
The Challenge: Gelosia started as an ordinary local ice cream shop competing in a crowded market with standard margins and low brand differentiation.
The Strategic Pivot: Shifted focus to high-margin, premium positioning by rebranding to Gelosia Delizia Italiana, introducing authentic Italian gelato, organic/vegan recipes, and expanding into specialty coffee, smoothies, and light bites.
Local SEO & Digital Visibility: Optimized local online listings, added 360 virtual tours, and built active social media channels to establish the parlor as a must-visit South Florida destination.
The Result: Built a high-performing, turnkey commercial asset located in a top-tier shopping center (The Shops at Pembroke Gardens), generating $250,000 in gross sales and successfully exiting at a $380,000 valuation (with SBA financing approval and E-2 Investor Visa eligibility).
Business Opportunity: Gelosia Delizia Italiana Gelato Parlor, located at 532 SW 145th, PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33143
Founded in 2007, Gelosia Gelateria Italiana is a well established and recognized destination for South Floridians, located on a prime location, corner store with sidewalk space at The Shops at Pembroke Gardens. A tradition of elaborating Gelato with organic, vegan and quality ingredients has kept this store in business while others come and go. Open 7 days a week, Gelosia also offers quality coffee, smoothies, sandwiches and pizza, with multiple opportunities to be exploited. Excellent opportunity for Investors Visa.
Monthly Rent $3,300
ML#: A10688758 - List Price: $380,000
Listing Broker: EMRB01 /Edwin Marchan R.E. Broker
County: Broward County
Subdivision #: Map Coord: Zoning: RETAIL
General Information: Ice Cream Yr Built: 2007/New Construction
Sale Includes: Ownership: Corporation
Sale Includes: Equipment, Furniture/Fixtures, Inventory, Trade Name
Building Type: Restaurant, Retail Space, Shopping Center
Prop Location: Corner Unit, Shopping Center
Fire Protect: Smoke Alarm, Smoke Detector, Sprinklers
Parking: 1000
Security: Security Guard
Licenses: City License, County License, Trade License
Yr Established: 2007 #
SqFt Occupied: 900 # Seats: 22 Annual Bse Rt:
Broker Remarks: Request showing with Broker.
Office Remarks:
Additional Information
Info Avail: Aerial Photo(S), Books & Records, Bylaws And Documents, Contracts, Equipment Inventory, Photos, Rent Rolls
Misc Info: Handicap Accessible, Kitchen Facilities
Heating: Central Electric
Cooling: Central Individual A/C
Water: Public Water Sewer:
Storm Protect: Clear Impact Glass
Green Energy: Appliances, Doors, HVAC
Financial Information
Assumable: Assessed $:
Total Assumable Loan: 0 Terms: All Cash
Tax Amount: $18,000 Tax Year: 2018 Owner Agent: No
Possession Info: Funding
Expense Includes: Accounting/Legal, Advertising, Electricity, Licenses & Permits, Payroll, Water/Sewer
Gross Rent: Gross Sales: $250,000
Fixture Value: Insurance Exp: $3,000
Office: EMRB01 /Edwin Marchan R.E. Broker Agent Ph: 954-604-3955
Agent Email: edwin@marchan-dising.com
Board: A-Miami Association of REALTORS Agent License: 3305848
Buy Agt Comp: 5% - Trans Broker Comp: 5% Non - Rep Comp: 5%
List Type: Exclusive Agency Occupancy: Owner Occupied
Show Instructions: 24 Hour Notice, Appointment Only, See Broker Remarks, Call Listing Agent
SBA Financing available with CenterState Bank