Established Downtown Café & Bar | Turnkey | Full Liquor License | Grow
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This is a rare opportunity to acquire an established coffee café and full-service bar located in a thriving downtown Delaware business district. The business has built a loyal customer base, strong local reputation, and recognizable brand, offering a true turnkey opportunity for an owner-operator or hospitality group.
The sale includes the business, trade name, branding, website, domain, social media accounts, furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E), operating assets, recipes, and established operating systems. The business is fully staffed and operating, allowing a new owner to transition seamlessly.
Current ownership has operated the business primarily through staff due to commitments at another successful hospitality concept, creating significant upside for a hands-on owner/operator. Financial information and the identity of the business will be provided to qualified buyers after execution of a Confidentiality Agreement (NDA).
The sale includes the business, trade name, branding, website, domain, social media accounts, furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E), operating assets, recipes, and established operating systems. The business is fully staffed and operating, allowing a new owner to transition seamlessly.
Current ownership has operated the business primarily through staff due to commitments at another successful hospitality concept, creating significant upside for a hands-on owner/operator. Financial information and the identity of the business will be provided to qualified buyers after execution of a Confidentiality Agreement (NDA).
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 7
- Employees
- 3 Full-time
- Facilities & Assets
- The business occupies approximately 3,655 sq. ft. in a prime downtown Delaware location with approximately 55 indoor seats and 20 outdoor patio seats. The facility includes a full commercial kitchen, large walk-in cooler, premium coffee equipment, full-service bar, draft beer system, POS system, and quality furniture, fixtures, and equipment. The sale includes all FF&E, coffee inventory, food inventory, operating assets, branding, website, domain, social media accounts, recipes, and operating procedures necessary to continue operating the business. Approximately 8 years remain on the current lease. Liquor license is transferable subject to Delaware OABCC approval. Business identity and financial information will be provided to qualified buyers after execution of an NDA.
- Market Outlook / Competition
- The business operates in an established downtown Delaware market with a diverse customer base that includes local residents, office professionals, visitors, and community event attendees. It has built a strong reputation, loyal repeat customers, and a recognizable local brand. The surrounding area features a healthy mix of residential, retail, office, and entertainment uses that help support consistent customer traffic throughout the year.
- Opportunities for Growth
- The business offers significant growth potential for a hands-on owner/operator. Opportunities include expanding operating hours, adding Sunday service, introducing dinner service and happy hour, increasing catering and corporate partnerships, hosting private events, expanding online ordering and delivery, and increasing community marketing efforts. The business is currently operated primarily through staff due to ownership commitments at another hospitality concept, creating opportunities for a new owner to improve profitability through direct operational involvement and labor optimization.
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Owners are focusing on other hospitality ventures and opportunities.
- Transition Support
- The seller is committed to a smooth transition and will provide comprehensive training covering daily operations, staff, vendors, inventory management, POS systems, recipes, ordering procedures, and key business processes. The seller is also willing to provide reasonable post-closing support to ensure a successful ownership transition. The specific training period and transition assistance can be tailored to meet the buyer's needs and agreed upon as part of the purchase agreement.
Listing Info
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- 2526563
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