Hometown Cafe with Hwy location in Pender, Nebraska
Business Description
Established American restaurant opportunity in Pender, Nebraska featuring Popo's Drive-In, a beloved community institution operating since 1970. This turnkey business includes a 2,500 square foot building on a large C-2 zoned lot with highway visibility, all equipment, and treasured recipes that have served the community for over 50 years.
The restaurant benefits from an excellent location in a growing town experiencing significant community development including new pool, library, fire department, housing division, high school sports complex expansion, and expanding hospital services with additional doctors. This growth translates to an expanding customer base and increased dining opportunities.
The business offers substantial expansion potential through catering services and menu diversification. Opportunities exist to add popular items such as BBQ, steaks, pizza, and breakfast offerings that would be well-received by the community. The established customer base and prime location provide an ideal foundation for growth.
Real estate is included in the sale, providing immediate ownership of both business and property. The current owner, a local real estate agent, acquired the business specifically to preserve this important community asset and ensure its continued operation.
Comprehensive seller support includes vendor contact information, equipment training, and complete recipe instructions. While the sellers will not work in the business post-sale, they remain local and accessible as owners of other area businesses, providing ongoing guidance as needed.
This represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established restaurant with strong community ties, growth potential, and comprehensive support in a thriving Nebraska community. The combination of established operations, prime real estate, and expansion opportunities makes this an attractive investment for restaurateurs seeking a proven business model.
The restaurant benefits from an excellent location in a growing town experiencing significant community development including new pool, library, fire department, housing division, high school sports complex expansion, and expanding hospital services with additional doctors. This growth translates to an expanding customer base and increased dining opportunities.
The business offers substantial expansion potential through catering services and menu diversification. Opportunities exist to add popular items such as BBQ, steaks, pizza, and breakfast offerings that would be well-received by the community. The established customer base and prime location provide an ideal foundation for growth.
Real estate is included in the sale, providing immediate ownership of both business and property. The current owner, a local real estate agent, acquired the business specifically to preserve this important community asset and ensure its continued operation.
Comprehensive seller support includes vendor contact information, equipment training, and complete recipe instructions. While the sellers will not work in the business post-sale, they remain local and accessible as owners of other area businesses, providing ongoing guidance as needed.
This represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established restaurant with strong community ties, growth potential, and comprehensive support in a thriving Nebraska community. The combination of established operations, prime real estate, and expansion opportunities makes this an attractive investment for restaurateurs seeking a proven business model.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 55
- Facilities & Assets
- Large C-2 zoned lot featuring the beloved Popo's Drive-In restaurant in the community of Pender, NE. This listing includes the business, on-site equipment, and recipes that have delighted customers for years. Current owners are committed to your success and will provide assistance in day-to-day operations. Seats 75. Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of this growing market!
??Disclosure: The Listing Agent/Broker is also the owner of this property. Although reasonable care was taken to obtain an accurate report, information is not guaranteed. - Website
- https://www.nenerealty.com/popo-s-drive-in-restaurant
- Market Outlook / Competition
- The town of Pender is growing. There are a number of projects happening in the community that support it. New Pool, Library, Fire Department, a single-family housing division, addition to the HS Sports complex, and the hospital/clinic are always adding more services and Doctors.
- Opportunities for Growth
- Besides daily operations, catering would be significant. Adding any new menu items like BBQ, steaks, pizza and breakfast would all go over extremely well.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Owned
- Included in asking price
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 2,500
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- I wanted to save the restaurant for the area. I am a real estate agent and I bo
- Transition Support
- We can provide vendor names and numbers, equipment training, and recipe instructions. We will not be able to work at the business for the new owners, but we do live in town and run other businesses, so we are accessible.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2451838
- Listing Views
- 3
Business Location
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