Charming Tea Shop in Downtown D.C.
Business Description
Discover an exceptional opportunity to acquire a turnkey tea shop in downtown Washington, D.C. (20006)—surrounded by major office towers, hotels, and dense weekday foot traffic. This ~500 SF space is efficient, easy to operate, and ideal for high-volume grab-and-go service near business districts.
The shop includes FF&E valued at approximately $120,000, including Type II venting, making it well-suited for tea/coffee concepts and light food (where permitted). Lease terms are attractive for downtown D.C.: $3,671/month all-in, 8 years remaining, plus two 5-year renewal options—excellent long-term stability in a prime location.
Perfect for an owner-operator or brand looking to establish a flagship or satellite unit in one of the city’s most active daytime markets—bring your concept and start operating immediately.
The shop includes FF&E valued at approximately $120,000, including Type II venting, making it well-suited for tea/coffee concepts and light food (where permitted). Lease terms are attractive for downtown D.C.: $3,671/month all-in, 8 years remaining, plus two 5-year renewal options—excellent long-term stability in a prime location.
Perfect for an owner-operator or brand looking to establish a flagship or satellite unit in one of the city’s most active daytime markets—bring your concept and start operating immediately.
About the Business
- Facilities & Assets
- Approx. 500 SF turnkey tea shop with efficient service counter and customer flow. Includes FFE valued around $120,000: furniture, fixtures, equipment, POS setup, prep stations, refrigeration as applicable, sinks, storage, and Type II venting for light food operations (where permitted). Clean modern build-out designed for fast pickup, delivery, and strong lunchtime throughput.
- Market Outlook / Competition
- Downtown DC (20006) benefits from heavy weekday demand driven by offices, hotels, and commuter traffic, supporting strong morning and lunchtime beverage sales. The area rewards concepts that deliver speed, consistency, and convenience. Competition exists, but smaller footprints with efficient operations and strong grab-and-go positioning perform well, especially with delivery and mobile ordering.
- Opportunities for Growth
- Increase sales with mobile ordering, delivery optimization, and corporate catering/drop-offs to nearby offices and meetings. Add high-margin upsells (toppings, snacks, pastries) and seasonal drinks to drive repeat visits. Extend hours to capture afternoon/evening traffic and weekend visitors. Build a loyalty program and partnerships with nearby gyms, offices, and hotels to lock in recurring volume.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 500
- Rent
- $3,671.00 per month
Listing Info
- ID
- 2379922
- Listing Views
- 831
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