25-Year Sub Shop & Bar | Boulder, CO | $414K SDE | CU Campus | Turnkey
Business Description
Proven through recessions, a pandemic, and a fire. Still growing.
Established in 2021, this is one of Boulder's most beloved and enduring sub shops — a full-service restaurant and bar with over 25 years of continuous operation. The business has weathered economic downturns, a global pandemic, and even a fire, emerging stronger each time and building a fiercely loyal customer base that spans multiple generations of students, locals, and longtime regulars.
Located adjacent to the University of Colorado campus, the restaurant benefits from a large, recurring customer base, steady foot traffic from both the university and the broader Boulder community, and a strong brand identity that has become embedded in the neighborhood's culture. The business generates seller's discretionary earnings of $414,119 (2024), and 2026 is trending to be a record revenue year following a full interior renovation completed in 2025.
This is a turnkey asset sale. Included in the transaction: all furniture, fixtures, and equipment (fully paid off and transferring free and clear), the proprietary recipe book, the business's DBA/trade name, and seller assistance in transferring the full liquor license. The lease runs through May 2027 and includes two 5-year renewal options, providing up to 10 additional years of secured occupancy. Ownership will provide a minimum one-month transition and training period post-close, with flexibility to extend.
No seller financing. The business is owner-operated with an established staff, documented systems, and a clear playbook for new ownership. The owner commits only 25 hours per week to the business. This is not a turnaround — it's an opportunity to step into a profitable, freshly renovated institution with a built-in following and real room to grow.
Located adjacent to the University of Colorado campus, the restaurant benefits from a large, recurring customer base, steady foot traffic from both the university and the broader Boulder community, and a strong brand identity that has become embedded in the neighborhood's culture. The business generates seller's discretionary earnings of $414,119 (2024), and 2026 is trending to be a record revenue year following a full interior renovation completed in 2025.
This is a turnkey asset sale. Included in the transaction: all furniture, fixtures, and equipment (fully paid off and transferring free and clear), the proprietary recipe book, the business's DBA/trade name, and seller assistance in transferring the full liquor license. The lease runs through May 2027 and includes two 5-year renewal options, providing up to 10 additional years of secured occupancy. Ownership will provide a minimum one-month transition and training period post-close, with flexibility to extend.
No seller financing. The business is owner-operated with an established staff, documented systems, and a clear playbook for new ownership. The owner commits only 25 hours per week to the business. This is not a turnaround — it's an opportunity to step into a profitable, freshly renovated institution with a built-in following and real room to grow.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 5
- Employees
- 25 (5 Full-time, 20 Part-time)
- Facilities & Assets
- Large patio with 25 seats and a welcoming dining room with a stated capacity of 90. The restaurant underwent a complete interior renovation in 2025 — new flooring throughout, new FRP walls in the kitchen, and over 80% of kitchen equipment replaced new. All FF&E transfers free and clear with no remaining debt.
- Market Outlook / Competition
- Located adjacent to a major university campus with 35,000+ students, the restaurant draws from a large, recurring, and diverse customer base — students, faculty, staff, locals, and alumni. The surrounding neighborhood is a high-foot-traffic entertainment and dining district with strong year-round demand.
While competition exists in the area, the restaurant occupies a distinct position as a long-established neighborhood institution with a loyal following that competitors have not been able to replicate. The combination of a full liquor license, a unique menu, and 25 years of brand recognition creates a durable competitive moat that is difficult for new entrants to match. - Opportunities for Growth
- The business has several identified but untapped revenue opportunities available to a new owner: an exclusive delivery partnership with an adjacent local service currently being piloted, a branded merchandise line (t-shirts, hoodies, hats) with demonstrated customer demand, a breakfast menu currently in development, and potential expansion to a second location. Additionally, the Sundance Film Festival is relocating to Boulder beginning in 2027, bringing an estimated 85,000 annual visitors to the area — a significant new revenue opportunity for an established local restaurant with a full bar.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Lease Expiration
- 5/31/2037
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Relocating for spouse's career
- Transition Support
- One month support and training from existing owners, open to negotiation for more training.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2527433
- Listing Views
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