Price: $322,000
Location: Wake County, NC
Industry: Coffee Shops and Cafes
Listing ID: 80264-CH
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Since opening its doors in 2003, this beloved coffee and breakfast cafe has become a cornerstone of the Wake County community, weaving itself into the daily routines of countless loyal customers who have made it their morning ritual for over two decades. What began as a simple vision to create a warm gathering place has evolved into a thriving business with deep community roots and reputation.
The cafe's journey took an exciting turn in 2024 when new ownership stepped in with fresh energy and a commitment to honoring the establishment's legacy while elevating it to new heights. This story is one of remarkable growth - through strategic improvements in food quality, service efficiency, interior refreshment, and team development, the business has experienced meaningful gains in both revenue and profitability.
Today, this turnkey operation generates approximately $580,000 in trailing twelve-month revenue with Seller's Discretionary Earnings of around $127,000, reflecting a strong upward trajectory. The cafe's prime location in a high-traffic retail center continues to draw both devoted regulars and new customers.
For the right buyer, this cafe offers the chance to continue writing an inspiring success story while building upon a solid foundation of profitability, customer loyalty, and growth potential in the thriving coffee and breakfast market.
Down Payment: N/A
Total Sales: $580,000
Cash Flow: $127,000
EBIT: N/A
EBITDA: N/A
Accounts Receivable: N/A
FFE: N/A
FFE Included: Yes
Inventory: N/A
Year Established: 2003
Owner Hours Per Week: 20
Lender Pre-Qualified: Yes
Non-Owner Payroll: N/A
Real Estate: N/A
Monthly Rent: N/A
Franchise: No
Reason For Sale: New venture.
Training & Support: 2 weeks of transition training available.
Owner Qualifications: Restaurant or related experience.
Competition: Located in a well-established, high-traffic retail center with consistent year-round foot traffic.
Limited direct competition; the business has grown steadily even alongside a nearby national coffee chain, supported by a loyal local following.
Distinctive combined coffee-shop-and-restaurant concept with few direct comparables in the immediate market.
Stable, consistent sales throughout the year, with a modest seasonal dip in the first quarter and peak performance in the fourth quarter.
Potential Growth: Underdeveloped catering and events business; the company regularly fields inquiries it does not currently pursue.
Existing commercial kitchen infrastructure could support a food-truck concept without significant additional build-out.
Compact, efficient operating model may lend itself well to a second location or multi-unit growth in the broader Triangle region.
Opportunity to expand third-party delivery presence, which currently represents a modest share of total sales.
Concept and brand have potential for broader scalability for a buyer interested in multi-unit growth.
Financing/Terms: Third party financing available to qualified buyers.
