1100 E Front Street, Traverse City, MI

About 1100 E Front Street

Bardon’s Wonder Freeze, a cherished Traverse City tradition. Situated at the prime corner of Front and Garfield, captivates both locals and visitors alike with average daily traffic count in excess of 53,000 cars- yes a day! With a proven history of revenue generation and community engagement, this corner store has become an iconic landmark, embodying the spirit of the little ice cream store that could. Bardon’s Wonder Freeze – A Traverse City Treasure Since the 1950s, Bardon’s Wonder Freeze has been the sweet heart of Traverse City summers. Families, first dates, and generations of kids fresh from Little League have all lined up on the corner of Front and Garfield for a cone. Horse show by the bay enthusiasts taking a break from Flintfields. Even Paris Hilton makes it her go-to stop when she’s in town. Now, after decades of delight and four successful years under its current owners, the torch is ready to be passed. The hope is that a new steward will step in—not allowing yet another Traverse City icon to fall to the fate of a parking lot or condo tower. This is more than real estate. More than a business. It’s a chance to preserve a piece of Traverse City’s soul. Will you be the one to keep the scoop alive? Now, as the current owners reluctantly bid farewell after four highly successful years, seize the opportunity to take over this turnkey operation equipped with modern amenities, numerous updates, and a strong return on investment. Real Estate and Business are both included in this sale. Zoning is zoned C-3. C-3 uses include C-2 uses and C-2 uses include C-1 uses.

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