Charcuterie Market & Cafe
Business Description
Agape Gourmet is a premium charcuterie market and cafe located in the desirable shore town of Ocean City, New Jersey. This established food destination has built an excellent reputation for high-quality products and prepared foods since opening in 2023.
BUSINESS OVERVIEW:
The business operates as a specialty gourmet market featuring curated products from smaller regional companies across surrounding states. The cafe component offers ingredient-conscious, fresh prepared foods, sandwiches, and catering services. The 2,800 square foot space provides ample room for retail display, food preparation, and customer dining.
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE:
Annual Revenue: $340,000
Asking Price: $225,000 (includes $150,000 inventory)
FF&E Value: $100,000
Lease: $3,900/month
LOCATION ADVANTAGES:
Situated in a trendy beach town with high-end clientele, the business fills a unique market void for premium food options. Ocean City's seasonal tourism provides built-in customer traffic, while the local year-round population offers full-time revenue potential.
GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES:
The current owner acknowledges running the business with minimal attention and no advertising or marketing efforts. This presents significant upside potential for a dedicated owner to expand operations through:
- Strategic marketing and advertising campaigns
- Enhanced catering services
- Expanded product offerings
- Leveraging the established excellent reputation
UNIQUE VALUE PROPOSITION:
Agape Gourmet has created a distinctive food experience that customers consistently praise as their favorite store. The focus on smaller, regional producers and ingredient-conscious prepared foods differentiates it from typical grocery options in the area.
OWNER SUPPORT:
The seller offers comprehensive support including full assistance for the first six months post-sale, with ongoing availability via phone and in-person visits as needed.
This represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-regarded specialty food business with strong fundamentals and untapped growth potential in a prime coastal market.
BUSINESS OVERVIEW:
The business operates as a specialty gourmet market featuring curated products from smaller regional companies across surrounding states. The cafe component offers ingredient-conscious, fresh prepared foods, sandwiches, and catering services. The 2,800 square foot space provides ample room for retail display, food preparation, and customer dining.
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE:
Annual Revenue: $340,000
Asking Price: $225,000 (includes $150,000 inventory)
FF&E Value: $100,000
Lease: $3,900/month
LOCATION ADVANTAGES:
Situated in a trendy beach town with high-end clientele, the business fills a unique market void for premium food options. Ocean City's seasonal tourism provides built-in customer traffic, while the local year-round population offers full-time revenue potential.
GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES:
The current owner acknowledges running the business with minimal attention and no advertising or marketing efforts. This presents significant upside potential for a dedicated owner to expand operations through:
- Strategic marketing and advertising campaigns
- Enhanced catering services
- Expanded product offerings
- Leveraging the established excellent reputation
UNIQUE VALUE PROPOSITION:
Agape Gourmet has created a distinctive food experience that customers consistently praise as their favorite store. The focus on smaller, regional producers and ingredient-conscious prepared foods differentiates it from typical grocery options in the area.
OWNER SUPPORT:
The seller offers comprehensive support including full assistance for the first six months post-sale, with ongoing availability via phone and in-person visits as needed.
This represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-regarded specialty food business with strong fundamentals and untapped growth potential in a prime coastal market.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 3
- Employees
- 6 (1 Full-time, 5 Part-time)
Most employees are seasonal - Facilities & Assets
- Amazing space. Over 2000 square feet of retail space...which includes café seating and sandwich counter. All of the shelves are custom made- live-edge wood. The store is absolutely beautiful.
There's a full kitchen area with 3 compartment sin,, prep sink and grease trap. Commercial oven and 5 prep stations. Loaded with baking sheets, cheesecake pans, catering dish and tons of other kitchen equipment all included.
These is also a storage room and office. - Website
- Show Website URL
- Market Outlook / Competition
- Agape Gourmet is a high-end option in a trendy beach town. We absolutely fill a need void for higher end options in this high end town. We are an food experience and people continue to praise the uniqueness of the store and it is deemed "their favorite store".
We focus on product from smaller companies from surrounding states.
Our prepared food is ingredient conscious and fresh. - Opportunities for Growth
- I have been running this business with minimum attention. I have not done ny advertising or marketing. I, personally was unable to handle any more business. I created an amazing store and at this point I don't have the time to take it to its full potential. I have a wonderful reputation and look forward to having someone take it to the next level.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 2,800
- Rent
- $3,900 per month
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- I have other businesses and need to focus on those.
- Transition Support
- I am willing to offer full support the first 6months. After that I will always be available via phone. I live locally so I can always stop in as well
Listing Info
- ID
- 2527024
- Listing Views
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