$2.37M Sales Japanese BBQ Restaurant – Real Estate Available
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Established Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ franchise available in Minneapolis’ Uptown/Lyn-Lake area. Offered at $350,000 for the operating business, furniture, fixtures, equipment, and restaurant buildout.
The restaurant generated approximately $2.37 million in gross revenue in 2025 and has previously produced annual sales exceeding $4 million, demonstrating the location’s established customer base and significant revenue capacity. The operation is currently managed by an experienced team, including two managers and approximately 30–35 employees.
The approximately 6,800-square-foot facility offers an extensive restaurant infrastructure that would be difficult and costly to reproduce. Features include built-in tabletop grilling systems, a full commercial kitchen with hood and grease trap, walk-in cooler and freezer, full bar, substantial storage, and a lower-level speakeasy-style bar, lounge, karaoke, and private-event area. Convenient customer parking is available.
A buyer may pursue franchise transfer and continue operating as Gyu-Kaku, subject to franchisor approval, required training, transfer requirements, and a $10,000 transfer fee. A buyer may also explore converting the location to another restaurant concept, subject to franchise obligations, de-branding requirements, and applicable approvals.
Growth opportunities include hands-on ownership, tighter labor and food-cost management, expanded local marketing, catering, delivery and takeout, private events, corporate gatherings, group dining, and increased utilization of the lower-level entertainment space.
The real estate is also available separately for $1,900,000. A business-only buyer may negotiate a new lease with an initial asking rent of $15,500 per month plus NNN expenses. Business price, real-estate price, and lease terms are negotiable.
The owner is pursuing their next business venture and will provide reasonable transition assistance. Additional financial information is available to qualified buyers.
The restaurant generated approximately $2.37 million in gross revenue in 2025 and has previously produced annual sales exceeding $4 million, demonstrating the location’s established customer base and significant revenue capacity. The operation is currently managed by an experienced team, including two managers and approximately 30–35 employees.
The approximately 6,800-square-foot facility offers an extensive restaurant infrastructure that would be difficult and costly to reproduce. Features include built-in tabletop grilling systems, a full commercial kitchen with hood and grease trap, walk-in cooler and freezer, full bar, substantial storage, and a lower-level speakeasy-style bar, lounge, karaoke, and private-event area. Convenient customer parking is available.
A buyer may pursue franchise transfer and continue operating as Gyu-Kaku, subject to franchisor approval, required training, transfer requirements, and a $10,000 transfer fee. A buyer may also explore converting the location to another restaurant concept, subject to franchise obligations, de-branding requirements, and applicable approvals.
Growth opportunities include hands-on ownership, tighter labor and food-cost management, expanded local marketing, catering, delivery and takeout, private events, corporate gatherings, group dining, and increased utilization of the lower-level entertainment space.
The real estate is also available separately for $1,900,000. A business-only buyer may negotiate a new lease with an initial asking rent of $15,500 per month plus NNN expenses. Business price, real-estate price, and lease terms are negotiable.
The owner is pursuing their next business venture and will provide reasonable transition assistance. Additional financial information is available to qualified buyers.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 5
- Employees
- Approximately 30–35 employees, including two managers. Manager-operated.
- Franchise
- This business is an established franchise
- Facilities & Assets
- Approximately 6,800-square-foot, fully equipped Japanese BBQ restaurant featuring built-in tabletop grills, a full commercial kitchen with hood and grease trap, walk-in cooler and freezer, bar area, basement storage, and a second speakeasy-style bar/lounge and karaoke area. Furniture, fixtures, and equipment are included in the business sale, subject to an agreed asset list. The real estate is available separately for $1,900,000, or a new lease may be negotiated at an initial asking rent of $15,500 per month plus NNN expenses.
- Website
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- Market Outlook / Competition
- Gyu-Kaku offers a differentiated Japanese BBQ experience where guests prepare premium meats and vegetables on built-in tabletop grills. The restaurant occupies a highly visible Uptown/Lyn-Lake location with convenient parking and strong access to surrounding residential and entertainment districts. Its recognizable national brand, interactive dining format, full bar, established customer base, and substantial restaurant buildout distinguish it from conventional Japanese, Korean BBQ, and casual-dining competitors.
- Opportunities for Growth
- A hands-on owner-operator could improve performance through tighter labor and food-cost controls, stronger local marketing, expanded catering and group-event sales, and increased delivery and takeout business. The lower-level bar, lounge, karaoke, and private-event areas provide additional opportunities for parties, corporate gatherings, and late-night programming. A buyer may continue operating under the Gyu-Kaku franchise, subject to franchisor approval, or explore a new restaurant concept subject to applicable franchise requirements and de-branding.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Owned
- Not included in asking price
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 6,800
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Owner is pursuing their next business venture.
- Transition Support
- Seller will provide reasonable transition and operational training to the buyer. Continued operation as Gyu-Kaku is subject to franchisor approval, required training, transfer requirements, and a $10,000 franchise transfer fee. Existing management and staff may provide operational continuity, subject to buyer review and employee retention.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2557991
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