Prime Waikiki Restaurant – Take Over Existing Brand or New Concept

Asking Price$380,000

Cash Flow
Not Disclosed

EBITDA

Gross Revenue$387,140

InventoryNot Disclosed

FF&ENot Disclosed

Real EstateNot Disclosed

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Prime Waikiki Restaurant – Take Over Existing Brand or New Concept


Asking Price$380,000

Cash Flow
Not Disclosed

EBITDA

Gross Revenue$387,140

InventoryNot Disclosed

FF&ENot Disclosed

Real EstateNot Disclosed

Business Description
Rare Opportunity: Flexible Restaurant Acquisition in Prime Waikiki Location

This is a unique opportunity to acquire a well-located restaurant in the heart of Waikiki, Honolulu, offering flexibility for buyers to either continue the existing ramen business or launch a new concept.

Established in the 1970s, the business has built a strong reputation among both tourists and local customers. At the same time, the space and layout make it highly adaptable for a wide range of restaurant concepts beyond ramen.

Financial Overview:
• Annual Revenue: $387,140
• EBITDA: $55,360
• Asking Price (Full Business): $380,000
• Asset / Lease Takeover: Negotiable
• Inventory included in sale

Business Highlights:
• Prime Waikiki location with strong tourist and local foot traffic
• Fully equipped kitchen with efficient layout (operable with 2–3 staff)
• Established customer base with repeat business
• Flexible acquisition structure (continue current brand or rebrand)
• Low overhead and easy-to-manage operations

Flexible Deal Structure:
The seller is open to:
• Full business acquisition including brand, recipes, and operations, or
• Asset and lease takeover for buyers looking to introduce their own concept

Growth Opportunities:
• Rebranding or introducing a new restaurant concept
• Menu optimization and pricing improvements
• Expansion of digital marketing (Google Maps, SNS, delivery platforms)
• Leveraging strong Waikiki tourism and foot traffic

Owner Support:
The current owners are willing to provide 1–2 months of hands-on training covering operations, food preparation, recipes, hygiene, safety, and POS systems. Support can be tailored depending on whether the buyer continues the existing concept or transitions to a new one.

Reason for Selling:
The owners are planning retirement after decades of successful operation and are open to flexible deal structures to meet buyer needs.

This opportunity is ideal for an owner-operator, restaurant group, or entrepreneur seeking a prime location with the flexibility to operate an established brand or create a new dining concept.
About the Business
Years in Operation
51
Employees
2 Part-time
Facilities & Assets
Located in a prime Waikiki area surrounded by hotels, retail shops, and steady foot traffic from both tourists and local residents.

The space is fully equipped and efficiently designed, typically operated with 2–3 staff, making it easy to manage with low labor requirements.

Suitable for a variety of concepts including ramen, fast-casual dining, takeout-focused operations, or a completely new restaurant concept.
Market Outlook / Competition
Strong demand driven by high tourist traffic and consistent local customer base in Waikiki.

The location offers excellent visibility and accessibility, making it suitable for a wide range of restaurant concepts.

Competition exists across various dining formats, but the flexibility of the space allows a new owner to differentiate through concept, branding, and menu strategy.
Opportunities for Growth
Growth opportunities include rebranding the current concept, introducing a new cuisine or dining format, optimizing menu pricing and margins, and expanding digital presence (Google Maps, SNS, delivery platforms).

The location is well-positioned to benefit from continued tourism growth and nearby residential and hotel developments.
About the Sale
Seller Motivation
The owners are planning retirement after decades of successful operation and are
Transition Support
The current owners are willing to provide 1–2 months of hands-on training, covering all aspects of operations including food preparation, recipes, hygiene, safety management, customer service, and POS operations.

Support can be tailored depending on the buyer’s needs, whether continuing the existing ramen concept or transitioning to a new business model.
Listing Info
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2434637
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