High-Volume AYCE Sushi w/ strong profit and huge upside potential
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High-Volume All-You-Can-Eat Sushi & Izakaya with Immediate Upside
This turnkey restaurant combines proven profitability with substantial untapped growth potential, making it ideal for an experienced restaurateur seeking immediate cash flow with significant upside potential.
This modern AYCE sushi restaurant with multiple TVs, new sound system, and clean decor throughout opened in 2024 has increased sales from $1.8M in its first year to over $2.7M currently, with projections reaching $2.85M in 2026. The business generates strong cash flow of $350,000 with clean, well-documented financials that qualify for SBA financing.
SIGNIFICANT GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES:
• Takeout/Delivery Expansion: Currently only 7% of sales vs industry standard of 25-40%, representing potential for $300K-$500K additional annual revenue
• Unused Kitchen Space: Fully equipped separate kitchen available for complementary concept or ghost kitchen operation, estimated $500K+ additional annual sales potential
• Operational Improvements: Absentee ownership creates opportunities for hands-on operator to enhance efficiency and profitability
Long-Term Lease — New 10+ year lease with additional options is available at closing.
PRIME LOCATION ADVANTAGES:
• High-visibility location on street with 30,000+ daily vehicle traffic
• Less than 2 miles from Cal State Northridge (38,000 students, 4,000 faculty/staff)
• Adjacent to Northridge Mall and national chains including Yard House, CPK, Porto's Bakery
• Situated across from major Valley employment corridor
• Surrounded by 1,300+ new apartment units within one mile
• High-income demographics: $124K average income, $800K+ home values within 5 miles
Seller is property owner and not a restaurant operator. He has owned restaurant passively wants to sell so that he can focus on his core business.
This turnkey restaurant combines proven profitability with substantial untapped growth potential, making it ideal for an experienced restaurateur seeking immediate cash flow with significant upside potential.
This modern AYCE sushi restaurant with multiple TVs, new sound system, and clean decor throughout opened in 2024 has increased sales from $1.8M in its first year to over $2.7M currently, with projections reaching $2.85M in 2026. The business generates strong cash flow of $350,000 with clean, well-documented financials that qualify for SBA financing.
SIGNIFICANT GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES:
• Takeout/Delivery Expansion: Currently only 7% of sales vs industry standard of 25-40%, representing potential for $300K-$500K additional annual revenue
• Unused Kitchen Space: Fully equipped separate kitchen available for complementary concept or ghost kitchen operation, estimated $500K+ additional annual sales potential
• Operational Improvements: Absentee ownership creates opportunities for hands-on operator to enhance efficiency and profitability
Long-Term Lease — New 10+ year lease with additional options is available at closing.
PRIME LOCATION ADVANTAGES:
• High-visibility location on street with 30,000+ daily vehicle traffic
• Less than 2 miles from Cal State Northridge (38,000 students, 4,000 faculty/staff)
• Adjacent to Northridge Mall and national chains including Yard House, CPK, Porto's Bakery
• Situated across from major Valley employment corridor
• Surrounded by 1,300+ new apartment units within one mile
• High-income demographics: $124K average income, $800K+ home values within 5 miles
Seller is property owner and not a restaurant operator. He has owned restaurant passively wants to sell so that he can focus on his core business.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 2
- Facilities & Assets
- Turnkey 4,892 SF restaurant space opened in 2024 with a modern interior, multiple TVs, and contemporary decor throughout. The dining area seats 76 guests, expandable to 92+, with a large main kitchen featuring two separate hoods, an automatic dishwashing machine, and multiple storage areas.
The space also includes a separate, fully built-out kitchen that is not currently in use (the restaurant was formerly a food hall with multiple individual kitchens). A buyer can utilize this unused kitchen for a complementary concept — ice cream, coffee, boba, etc. — or operate it as a ghost kitchen (rice bowls, fried chicken, pizza, etc.). It could also be used as a dedicated take-out-only space to significantly expand takeout/delivery operations. - Market Outlook / Competition
- Northridge and the surrounding area is one of the strongest markets in LA for All-You-Can-Eat dining, with strong demographics of AYCE-type customers. The category continues to see strong demand overall, driven by rising consumer interest in value-oriented but high-quality dining and increasing frequency of dining out for Asian cuisine.
The restaurant is located on high-traffic street and is located less than 2 miles from Cal State Northridge and adjacent to Northridge Mall with popular national tenants including Porto's Bakery & Cafe. The restaurant is across the street from the largest Valley employment corridor and 1,300+ new apartment units within one mile, supporting a steady, growing base of daytime and residential customers. - Opportunities for Growth
- Takeout/Delivery Focus — Current Takeout/delivery is only 7% of total sales, compare to 25% to 40%for other AYCE sushi restaurants in area. Simply focusing on takeout/delivery with special promotions and better marketing could add $300k to over $500k in annual sales.
Unused Kitchen Space — A separate, fully built-out kitchen is unused. A new owner can use this space for a complementary concept (ice cream, coffee, boba) or a separate ghost-kitchen operation (Asian rice bowls, fried chicken, etc.), adding an estimated $500K+ in annual sales.
Better Operations — Current owner is absentee. New, experienced owner can improve profitability through more efficient operations, better service, and more.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 4,892
- Rent
- $19,568 per month
- Lease Expiration
- 9/15/2036
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Seller is property owner, not restaurant operator; wants to focus on real estate
- Transition Support
- Seller will provide comprehensive transition support, including:
On-site training covering day-to-day operations
Introduction to suppliers and vendor contacts
Guidance on menu, recipes, and kitchen operations
Availability for questions during an agreed transition period post-closing - Financing Options
- SBA financeable; clean financials
Listing Info
- ID
- 2529804
- Listing Views
- 16
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