8-Year-Old Retail and Café Concept | Premier Houston Location
Business Description
Established in 2017, this retail and cafe concept has evolved into a premier lifestyle destination in Houston's Heights neighborhood, combining retail, café operations, and experiential offerings within its 4,000 sq. ft. flagship location. This well-known brand, featured in Condé Nast and United Airlines publications, operates through three complementary revenue streams: a curated retail operation achieving 57% gross margins; a turnkey, third-party-managed coffee operation, delivering 69.2% gross margins; and a candle experience, which generates consistent monthly revenue.
The business maintains strong operational efficiency while requiring only 5–10 hours per week of owner involvement, enabled by documented systems and strategic partnerships. Recent café expansion has already demonstrated immediate results with a 10%–15% increase in sales, supported by a strong digital presence of over 28,000 monthly pageviews across platforms. With 87% of retail revenue currently from the storefront, the remaining 13% of online sales represent a substantial opportunity for ecommerce expansion. Additional growth vectors include private-label development, implementing paid marketing strategies (untapped), and delivery service partnerships.
The infrastructure supports immediate scalability, with a lease secured through 2030, relationships with over 200 vendors, and comprehensive systems documentation. The location features a 1,000 sq. ft. patio and 12 assigned parking spaces, enhancing the customer experience in the Heights area. The experienced team includes a manager, two team leads, and trained staff, while café operations are professionally managed by a third party.
The owners are selling to pursue new opportunities and offer a 90-day transition period with complete training materials, ensuring a smooth transition for this profitable, community-focused business.
Key Benefits:
Well-Established Houston Brand: The company has a strong local presence and brand recognition, having been featured in Condé Nast's "17 Best Things to Do in Houston," United Airlines' "3 Perfect Days Houston," CultureMap, and Visit Houston.
Premium Physical Location: A strategically located 4,068 sq. ft. renovated building featuring a 1,000 sq. ft. patio and 12 assigned parking spaces in the desirable Heights neighborhood is a significant competitive advantage in a high-traffic area.
Turnkey Operations: Structure A strategic partnership with a third-party management company provides comprehensive café management, while experienced retail staff and documented systems enable simplified 5–10 hours per week of owner involvement.
Proven Customer Loyalty: The brand boasts strong customer retention with a 50% return rate for retail operations and a 45% return rate for café services, demonstrating product quality and service excellence.
Diversified Supplier Network: Established relationships with over 200 brands and suppliers, with no single vendor accounting for more than 10% of sales, ensure supply chain stability and product diversity.
Multiple Revenue Streams, Strong Margins: Diversified income through retail (57% gross margin), café (69.2% gross margin), candle-making experience ($5,000 monthly average), and additional rental income ($2,000 monthly) creates stability and profitability.
The business maintains strong operational efficiency while requiring only 5–10 hours per week of owner involvement, enabled by documented systems and strategic partnerships. Recent café expansion has already demonstrated immediate results with a 10%–15% increase in sales, supported by a strong digital presence of over 28,000 monthly pageviews across platforms. With 87% of retail revenue currently from the storefront, the remaining 13% of online sales represent a substantial opportunity for ecommerce expansion. Additional growth vectors include private-label development, implementing paid marketing strategies (untapped), and delivery service partnerships.
The infrastructure supports immediate scalability, with a lease secured through 2030, relationships with over 200 vendors, and comprehensive systems documentation. The location features a 1,000 sq. ft. patio and 12 assigned parking spaces, enhancing the customer experience in the Heights area. The experienced team includes a manager, two team leads, and trained staff, while café operations are professionally managed by a third party.
The owners are selling to pursue new opportunities and offer a 90-day transition period with complete training materials, ensuring a smooth transition for this profitable, community-focused business.
Key Benefits:
Well-Established Houston Brand: The company has a strong local presence and brand recognition, having been featured in Condé Nast's "17 Best Things to Do in Houston," United Airlines' "3 Perfect Days Houston," CultureMap, and Visit Houston.
Premium Physical Location: A strategically located 4,068 sq. ft. renovated building featuring a 1,000 sq. ft. patio and 12 assigned parking spaces in the desirable Heights neighborhood is a significant competitive advantage in a high-traffic area.
Turnkey Operations: Structure A strategic partnership with a third-party management company provides comprehensive café management, while experienced retail staff and documented systems enable simplified 5–10 hours per week of owner involvement.
Proven Customer Loyalty: The brand boasts strong customer retention with a 50% return rate for retail operations and a 45% return rate for café services, demonstrating product quality and service excellence.
Diversified Supplier Network: Established relationships with over 200 brands and suppliers, with no single vendor accounting for more than 10% of sales, ensure supply chain stability and product diversity.
Multiple Revenue Streams, Strong Margins: Diversified income through retail (57% gross margin), café (69.2% gross margin), candle-making experience ($5,000 monthly average), and additional rental income ($2,000 monthly) creates stability and profitability.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 8
- Employees
- 2
- Market Outlook / Competition
- Strong Customer Engagement and Following: The company’s robust email marketing program has 27,000 subscribers and 70% open rates, complemented by 14.2K social media followers across platforms, indicating strong brand loyalty and community engagement.
- Opportunities for Growth
- Untapped Digital Potential: With combined monthly traffic of 28,350 pageviews, a strong domain rating of 35, and only 13% of sales currently coming from online channels, there are significant ecommerce growth opportunities.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 4,068
- Rent
- $13,221.00 per month
- Lease Expiration
- 5/31/2030
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- The owners want to focus on new opportunities.
- Transition Support
- The owners will be available for a training and transition period.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2362858
- Listing Views
- 2838
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