7 Leaves Cafe Franchise – Prime Bellaire Location 77036 - $100K SDE
Business Description
Semi-Absentee Owner - Only 5-10 hours of per week!
This established 7 Leaves Cafe franchise location is located in the highly desirable Bellaire / Chinatown district of Houston, a vibrant retail corridor known for strong foot traffic, diverse dining options, and a loyal customer base.
7 Leaves Cafe is a rapidly growing brand known for its premium coffee, tea, and boba drinks. This location has been operating successfully for 7 years and has built a strong reputation within the community.
The store benefits from franchise brand recognition, centralized marketing campaigns, and operational support from the franchise system.
With minimal owner involvement (approximately 5–10 hours per week) and trained team staff with a part-time manager in place, this business offers a turnkey opportunity for an owner-operator or investor looking to acquire a well-known franchise.
Key Advantages
-Lease Renewal Options - Four additional 5-year options
-7 Leaves Cafe franchise brand recognition
-Prime Bellaire / Chinatown location with strong foot traffic
-Established 7-year operating history
-Loyal repeat customer base supported by an integrated mobile loyalty app
-Semi-absentee ownership structure
-Modern Square POS system
-Online ordering available through multiple platforms including: Franchise loyalty app, UberEats, DoorDash, GrubHub, & EzCater
-Franchise-supported marketing campaigns conducted monthly & dedicated franchise support managers for operational guidance
Included Equipment & Buildout
The store features a professionally designed beverage and food preparation area with significant investment in infrastructure and equipment to support efficient daily operations.
Total investment in furniture, fixtures, equipment, and leasehold improvements exceeds $390,000, creating a turnkey opportunity for the next owner.
Growth Opportunities
Menu Expansion
Additional capital investment of approximately $25K–$40K could allow the introduction of new coffee offerings such as specialty lattes, hot beverages, and hot food items to increase average ticket size.
Community Fundraising Partnerships
Under this program, approximately 20% of qualifying sales generated during designated fundraising events could be donated to participating organizations when promotional flyers are presented at the time of purchase. These events help bring communities together while also driving increased customer traffic and brand visibility.
Loyalty App Engagement
The mobile loyalty app allows direct engagement with customers through rewards programs and mobile ordering, encouraging repeat visits and increased customer retention.
Franchise Transfer Requirements
As this is a franchise resale, the successful buyer will be required to obtain written approval from the franchisor and comply with the terms of the existing Franchise Agreement.
The franchisor will evaluate prospective buyers through their standard approval process, which typically includes:
Buyer qualification review
•Financial verification
•Interviews with franchise representatives
•Completion of franchise onboarding requirements
The approval process typically takes approximately 12–16 weeks, though timing may vary depending on the franchisor’s review process.
Final approval is granted solely at the discretion of the franchisor.
Confidentiality & Contact Instructions
This is a confidential business sale. Interested buyers are welcome to visit the location as customers to observe operations; however, please do not discuss the potential sale with employees or management, as staff are currently unaware of the sale.
For additional information and financial details, please contact the seller directly.
Preferred Contact Methods
1. Text Message – Fastest Response
2. Phone Call
3. Email
Serious buyer inquiries only. Prospective buyers may be asked to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) prior to receiving financial information.
7 Leaves Cafe is a rapidly growing brand known for its premium coffee, tea, and boba drinks. This location has been operating successfully for 7 years and has built a strong reputation within the community.
The store benefits from franchise brand recognition, centralized marketing campaigns, and operational support from the franchise system.
With minimal owner involvement (approximately 5–10 hours per week) and trained team staff with a part-time manager in place, this business offers a turnkey opportunity for an owner-operator or investor looking to acquire a well-known franchise.
Key Advantages
-Lease Renewal Options - Four additional 5-year options
-7 Leaves Cafe franchise brand recognition
-Prime Bellaire / Chinatown location with strong foot traffic
-Established 7-year operating history
-Loyal repeat customer base supported by an integrated mobile loyalty app
-Semi-absentee ownership structure
-Modern Square POS system
-Online ordering available through multiple platforms including: Franchise loyalty app, UberEats, DoorDash, GrubHub, & EzCater
-Franchise-supported marketing campaigns conducted monthly & dedicated franchise support managers for operational guidance
Included Equipment & Buildout
The store features a professionally designed beverage and food preparation area with significant investment in infrastructure and equipment to support efficient daily operations.
Total investment in furniture, fixtures, equipment, and leasehold improvements exceeds $390,000, creating a turnkey opportunity for the next owner.
Growth Opportunities
Menu Expansion
Additional capital investment of approximately $25K–$40K could allow the introduction of new coffee offerings such as specialty lattes, hot beverages, and hot food items to increase average ticket size.
Community Fundraising Partnerships
Under this program, approximately 20% of qualifying sales generated during designated fundraising events could be donated to participating organizations when promotional flyers are presented at the time of purchase. These events help bring communities together while also driving increased customer traffic and brand visibility.
Loyalty App Engagement
The mobile loyalty app allows direct engagement with customers through rewards programs and mobile ordering, encouraging repeat visits and increased customer retention.
Franchise Transfer Requirements
As this is a franchise resale, the successful buyer will be required to obtain written approval from the franchisor and comply with the terms of the existing Franchise Agreement.
The franchisor will evaluate prospective buyers through their standard approval process, which typically includes:
Buyer qualification review
•Financial verification
•Interviews with franchise representatives
•Completion of franchise onboarding requirements
The approval process typically takes approximately 12–16 weeks, though timing may vary depending on the franchisor’s review process.
Final approval is granted solely at the discretion of the franchisor.
Confidentiality & Contact Instructions
This is a confidential business sale. Interested buyers are welcome to visit the location as customers to observe operations; however, please do not discuss the potential sale with employees or management, as staff are currently unaware of the sale.
For additional information and financial details, please contact the seller directly.
Preferred Contact Methods
1. Text Message – Fastest Response
2. Phone Call
3. Email
Serious buyer inquiries only. Prospective buyers may be asked to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) prior to receiving financial information.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 7
- Employees
- 25 Part-time
Owner Involvement - 5 to 10 Hours per week & Part-time manager 10 hours per week - Franchise
- This business is an established franchise
- Facilities & Assets
- Key equipment and improvements include: Commercial walk-in refrigerator, Commercial freezers, Professional water filtration system, Commercial ventilation hood system, Installed grease trap, supporting expanded food preparation capability, Two commercial stove burner stations, Modern Square POS system, Beverage prep stations, Fully built-out service counter and prep areas.
- Website
- https://7leavescafe.com/
- Opportunities for Growth
- Catering Opportunities - The business regularly receives inquiries for catering services for weddings, corporate events, and private gatherings. Due to the absence of a formalized catering program and limited staffing, these requests are currently not being fully serviced. A new owner could implement a structured catering program to capture this additional revenue stream.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 2,700
- Rent
- $9,170.00 per month
- Lease Expiration
- 3/31/2029
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Owner is relocating out of state and is seeking a qualified buyer to take over.
- Transition Support
- Seller is willing to provide training and transition assistance to ensure a smooth ownership transfer.
Dedicated franchise support managers available to assist owners with operational guidance and troubleshooting.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2479607
- Listing Views
Business Location
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