Established Family-Run Japanese Restaurant with Strong Foot Traffic an
Business Description
Established Family-Run Japanese Restaurant - Prime Oakland Location
This well-established sushi and Japanese restaurant represents a rare opportunity to acquire a turnkey operation with over three decades of neighborhood presence. Operating continuously since 1991, the business was taken over by the current family owners in 2000 and has maintained strong community ties and consistent performance throughout its tenure.
Business Overview:
- Established 1991, current ownership since 2000
- Prime Oakland location with high foot traffic near popular theater
- Dinner-only operations (5-9 PM) creating expansion opportunities
- ABC license for wine, sake, and beer service
- Experienced sushi chefs and serving staff in place
Revenue Streams:
- Traditional dine-in service with loyal customer base
- Delivery operations through DoorDash and Uber Eats
- Consistent sushi-focused menu with neighborhood reputation
- Theater proximity drives steady evening traffic
Operational Advantages:
- Streamlined operations with experienced team
- Strong vendor relationships established
- Turnkey opportunity requiring minimal transition disruption
- Comprehensive seller training program included
Growth Potential:
- Significant expansion opportunity through lunch service addition
- Weekend brunch and late-night hours potential
- Catering services development
- Enhanced online presence and marketing strategies
- Menu updates and interior modernization possibilities
- Increased delivery platform promotion
Financial Details:
- Asking Price: $300,000 (inventory included)
- Monthly Lease: $6,600
- Seller financing available
- Stable revenue history available to qualified buyers
The current owners are retiring after decades of successful operation, creating an opportunity for new ownership to build upon an established foundation while implementing growth strategies. The business benefits from limited direct competition offering similar longevity and sushi specialization in the immediate area.
Comprehensive training and support included to ensure smooth ownership transition, covering daily operations, vendor management, menu guidance, and staff workflow. Training duration and terms are flexible based on buyer experience level.
This represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a profitable, established restaurant operation in a desirable Oakland location with significant untapped potential for revenue growth and operational expansion.
This well-established sushi and Japanese restaurant represents a rare opportunity to acquire a turnkey operation with over three decades of neighborhood presence. Operating continuously since 1991, the business was taken over by the current family owners in 2000 and has maintained strong community ties and consistent performance throughout its tenure.
Business Overview:
- Established 1991, current ownership since 2000
- Prime Oakland location with high foot traffic near popular theater
- Dinner-only operations (5-9 PM) creating expansion opportunities
- ABC license for wine, sake, and beer service
- Experienced sushi chefs and serving staff in place
Revenue Streams:
- Traditional dine-in service with loyal customer base
- Delivery operations through DoorDash and Uber Eats
- Consistent sushi-focused menu with neighborhood reputation
- Theater proximity drives steady evening traffic
Operational Advantages:
- Streamlined operations with experienced team
- Strong vendor relationships established
- Turnkey opportunity requiring minimal transition disruption
- Comprehensive seller training program included
Growth Potential:
- Significant expansion opportunity through lunch service addition
- Weekend brunch and late-night hours potential
- Catering services development
- Enhanced online presence and marketing strategies
- Menu updates and interior modernization possibilities
- Increased delivery platform promotion
Financial Details:
- Asking Price: $300,000 (inventory included)
- Monthly Lease: $6,600
- Seller financing available
- Stable revenue history available to qualified buyers
The current owners are retiring after decades of successful operation, creating an opportunity for new ownership to build upon an established foundation while implementing growth strategies. The business benefits from limited direct competition offering similar longevity and sushi specialization in the immediate area.
Comprehensive training and support included to ensure smooth ownership transition, covering daily operations, vendor management, menu guidance, and staff workflow. Training duration and terms are flexible based on buyer experience level.
This represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a profitable, established restaurant operation in a desirable Oakland location with significant untapped potential for revenue growth and operational expansion.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 34
- Employees
- 5 (5 Full-time)
3 sushi chefs, 2 waitress for weekend. 2 sushi chefs and 2 waitress for weekday - Facilities & Assets
- The sale includes a fully equipped dining area, sushi bar and commercial kitchen. Assets include one glass-front refrigerator in the dining room, two full-size kitchen refrigerators, and one compact sushi-bar refrigerator. Security features such as CCTV and an alarm system are installed and included. All existing fixtures, equipment and operating infrastructure are part of the transfer, providing a turnkey setup for the next owner.
- Market Outlook / Competition
- Located in a high-foot-traffic corridor near a popular theater, the restaurant benefits from steady dine-in customers and strong delivery demand through DoorDash and Uber Eats. Established in the neighborhood for more than three decades, it maintains a loyal local following. Nearby competition exists, but few offer the same longevity, reputation and consistent sushi-focused menu. The dinner-only schedule leaves room for growth through expanded hours, catering or enhanced online presence.
- Opportunities for Growth
- Significant upside remains untapped. The business currently operates only from 5 to 9 pm, creating a clear opportunity to add lunch service, weekend brunch or late-night hours. Expanding catering, improving online visibility and promoting delivery platforms can further increase revenue. A new owner may also update the menu, enhance interior aesthetics or introduce modern marketing strategies to capture additional market share and boost profitability.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Rent
- $6,600.00 per month
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Owners are looking to retired
- Transition Support
- Seller is willing to provide on-site training to ensure a smooth transition. Training includes daily operations, vendor relationships, menu guidance and staff workflow. Duration and terms are flexible and can be tailored to the buyer’s experience level.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2441894
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