Brooklyn Izakaya & Cocktail Bar – $678K Revenue, Full Liquor License
Business Description
$677,524 in gross revenue, a transferable full liquor license, and roughly 3,000 square feet of purpose-built restaurant across three floors, offered at $275,000 in one of Brooklyn's densest dining corridors.
This is a turnkey acquisition of a fully built, fully licensed Japanese izakaya and craft cocktail and sake bar. Everything a new operator needs is in place and already permitted.
WHAT IS IN PLACE ON DAY ONE
- Transferable full on-premises liquor license
- Approximately 3,000 square feet across three levels
- Dedicated private event room
- Outdoor terrace
- In-house bakery program
- Complete commercial kitchen and full bar build
- Experienced kitchen, bar, and front-of-house team already running the operation
- 4.5-star rating across 190+ online reviews
- Established 2017
HOW THIS IS PRICED, PLAINLY
Gross revenue was $677,524 in the most recent twelve-month period, running roughly 69% food and 31% beverage. The business is currently fully staff-run with no owner working in it, and at that staffing level it is not throwing off owner earnings. That is exactly why it is priced at $275,000 rather than on an earnings multiple. This is an asset and license acquisition, and the labor line is the lever. An owner-operator who works the floor changes the economics immediately. We will walk any serious buyer through the full P&L line by line under NDA rather than ask anyone to take that on faith.
WHY THE ASSET IS THE STORY
The owners purpose-built this space in 2017 and put the build-out cost at approximately $1.2 million. Replicating it today means an estimated 12 to 18 months of construction, permitting, and liquor licensing before serving a single guest, in a market where a new on-premises license in Brooklyn is neither fast nor certain. The asking price is a fraction of replacement cost, and the license alone carries independent market value.
GROWTH LEVERS
Right-size the labor structure, which is the single largest opportunity. Grow private events through the dedicated event room and terrace. Expand the in-house bakery program into retail or wholesale. Extend hours or add delivery. An operator with an existing concept can also bring it into a fully licensed, stage-ready space at a fraction of build cost.
IDEAL BUYER
- An experienced restaurant operator or restaurant group adding a licensed Brooklyn location
- A chef ready to own rather than run someone else's kitchen
- An operator with an existing concept seeking a built-out, licensed space without construction risk
- A hospitality group looking to acquire the license and infrastructure
Real estate is leased. Lease terms, full financials, equipment schedule, and the confidential information memorandum are available to qualified buyers under a signed non-disclosure agreement.
Listed by Nexus Bridge Business Brokers, a business brokerage serving New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut.
This is a turnkey acquisition of a fully built, fully licensed Japanese izakaya and craft cocktail and sake bar. Everything a new operator needs is in place and already permitted.
WHAT IS IN PLACE ON DAY ONE
- Transferable full on-premises liquor license
- Approximately 3,000 square feet across three levels
- Dedicated private event room
- Outdoor terrace
- In-house bakery program
- Complete commercial kitchen and full bar build
- Experienced kitchen, bar, and front-of-house team already running the operation
- 4.5-star rating across 190+ online reviews
- Established 2017
HOW THIS IS PRICED, PLAINLY
Gross revenue was $677,524 in the most recent twelve-month period, running roughly 69% food and 31% beverage. The business is currently fully staff-run with no owner working in it, and at that staffing level it is not throwing off owner earnings. That is exactly why it is priced at $275,000 rather than on an earnings multiple. This is an asset and license acquisition, and the labor line is the lever. An owner-operator who works the floor changes the economics immediately. We will walk any serious buyer through the full P&L line by line under NDA rather than ask anyone to take that on faith.
WHY THE ASSET IS THE STORY
The owners purpose-built this space in 2017 and put the build-out cost at approximately $1.2 million. Replicating it today means an estimated 12 to 18 months of construction, permitting, and liquor licensing before serving a single guest, in a market where a new on-premises license in Brooklyn is neither fast nor certain. The asking price is a fraction of replacement cost, and the license alone carries independent market value.
GROWTH LEVERS
Right-size the labor structure, which is the single largest opportunity. Grow private events through the dedicated event room and terrace. Expand the in-house bakery program into retail or wholesale. Extend hours or add delivery. An operator with an existing concept can also bring it into a fully licensed, stage-ready space at a fraction of build cost.
IDEAL BUYER
- An experienced restaurant operator or restaurant group adding a licensed Brooklyn location
- A chef ready to own rather than run someone else's kitchen
- An operator with an existing concept seeking a built-out, licensed space without construction risk
- A hospitality group looking to acquire the license and infrastructure
Real estate is leased. Lease terms, full financials, equipment schedule, and the confidential information memorandum are available to qualified buyers under a signed non-disclosure agreement.
Listed by Nexus Bridge Business Brokers, a business brokerage serving New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 9
- Employees
- Experienced kitchen, bar, and front-of-house team in place; the operation is cur
- Facilities & Assets
- Purpose-built in 2017: approximately 3,000 square feet across three levels, including a dedicated private event room, an outdoor terrace, an in-house bakery, a full commercial kitchen, and a complete bar build. Transferable full on-premises liquor license. Real estate is leased. The owners put the original build-out cost at approximately $1.2 million. Full equipment and FF&E schedule, lease terms, and floor plans are available to qualified buyers under NDA.
- Market Outlook / Competition
- Located in one of Brooklyn's densest, highest-traffic dining corridors, drawing local residents, nightlife traffic, and weekend visitors year-round. Japanese dining and sake-focused concepts continue to see strong demand across the borough. The meaningful competitive fact is barrier to entry rather than headcount: a new entrant faces an estimated 12 to 18 months of build-out, permitting, and on-premises liquor licensing before opening a single night, and a Brooklyn license is neither fast nor certain to obtain. This venue's 4.5-star rating across 190+ reviews and its established name are a head start no new opening can buy.
- Opportunities for Growth
- The primary lever is labor. The business currently runs fully staff-run with no owner working in it, which is why it is priced as an asset acquisition rather than on earnings. An owner-operator working the floor or the kitchen changes the cost structure immediately. Beyond that: grow private events through the dedicated event room and terrace, expand the in-house bakery program into retail or wholesale channels, extend operating hours, and add or optimize delivery. An operator with an existing concept can also relaunch the space under their own brand while retaining the license and the build.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 3,000
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Owners focusing on other ventures
- Transition Support
- The sellers will provide transition support and training to ensure a smooth handover, including introductions to key staff, vendors, and suppliers, and a walkthrough of systems, ordering, and back-of-house procedures. Support for the liquor license transfer process is included. Length and structure of the transition are negotiable around the buyer's experience level.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2530929
- Listing Views
- 75
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