Hookah Lounge & Café for Sale – Prime Orange County Location
Business Description
Exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established hookah lounge and café that has been serving the community for over 15 years in a high-traffic Orange County location. This turnkey business has built a loyal customer base, strong local reputation, and offers significant potential for growth through expanded food service, events, catering, delivery, social media marketing, and extended operating hours.
A unique feature of this opportunity is the included upstairs 3-bedroom, 2-bath apartment, providing flexibility for an owner-operator, on-site manager, employee housing, or additional rental income.
The property also offers attractive rental potential:
First-floor café: Approximately $4,000 per month
Second-floor 3-bedroom, 2-bath apartment: Approximately $3,000 per month plus utilities.
The business includes approximately $50,000 in furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E), including commercial kitchen equipment, espresso machines, refrigerators, freezers, POS system, security cameras, TVs, audio equipment, lounge furniture, patio furnishings, hookahs, and accessories.
Business Highlights:
Established for over 15 years
Approximately $70,000 Seller's Discretionary Earnings (SDE)
3-bedroom, 2-bath upstairs apartment included
Approximately $50,000 FF&E included
Loyal customer base and strong community reputation
Turnkey operation with growth potential
Up to 30 days of seller training and transition support
Excellent opportunity for an owner-operator or investor
This is a rare opportunity to acquire an established hospitality business with multiple income opportunities, valuable assets, and a proven operating history.
A unique feature of this opportunity is the included upstairs 3-bedroom, 2-bath apartment, providing flexibility for an owner-operator, on-site manager, employee housing, or additional rental income.
The property also offers attractive rental potential:
First-floor café: Approximately $4,000 per month
Second-floor 3-bedroom, 2-bath apartment: Approximately $3,000 per month plus utilities.
The business includes approximately $50,000 in furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E), including commercial kitchen equipment, espresso machines, refrigerators, freezers, POS system, security cameras, TVs, audio equipment, lounge furniture, patio furnishings, hookahs, and accessories.
Business Highlights:
Established for over 15 years
Approximately $70,000 Seller's Discretionary Earnings (SDE)
3-bedroom, 2-bath upstairs apartment included
Approximately $50,000 FF&E included
Loyal customer base and strong community reputation
Turnkey operation with growth potential
Up to 30 days of seller training and transition support
Excellent opportunity for an owner-operator or investor
This is a rare opportunity to acquire an established hospitality business with multiple income opportunities, valuable assets, and a proven operating history.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 15
- Facilities & Assets
- The business occupies a well-maintained commercial space designed as a turnkey hookah lounge and café. The sale includes approximately $50,000 in furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E), including commercial kitchen equipment, espresso machines, refrigerators, freezers, prep tables, POS system, security cameras, TVs, audio system, lounge seating, dining tables, outdoor patio furniture, commercial heaters, hookahs.
A unique feature of this opportunity is the included upstairs 3-bedroom, 2-bath apartment, providing excellent flexibility for an owner-operator, on-site manager, employee housing, or potential rental income (subject to the lease and landlord approval).
The business has been operating successfully for over 15 years, is fully equipped, and requires no major capital investment to continue operations. The layout provides comfortable indoor and outdoor seating, creating an inviting atmosphere for customers while offering room for future growth and expansion. - Market Outlook / Competition
- This established hookah lounge and café has successfully served the community for over 15 years, earning a loyal customer base and a strong local reputation. Located in a high-traffic area of Orange County, the business benefits from consistent repeat customers as well as new visitors drawn to the surrounding retail and dining establishments.
The business competes by offering a welcoming atmosphere, quality hookah products, coffee, beverages, and a comfortable indoor/outdoor lounge experience. Its long operating history, established brand recognition, and prime location provide a competitive advantage over newer businesses.
There is significant opportunity for growth through expanded food and beverage offerings, live entertainment or special events (where permitted), catering, delivery, social media marketing, online ordering, private parties, and extended business hours. A motivated owner-operator can further increase revenue by enhancing marketing efforts - Opportunities for Growth
- This business offers significant opportunities for future growth. A new owner can increase revenue by expanding the food and beverage menu, adding specialty coffee and desserts, introducing online ordering and delivery, hosting private events and catering, and increasing social media and digital marketing efforts.
Additional growth opportunities include extending operating hours, developing a customer loyalty program, partnering with local businesses and universities, and offering live entertainment or themed events where permitted. The included 3-bedroom, 2-bath upstairs apartment also provides added flexibility for an owner-operator or on-site management, helping reduce operating costs and improve day-to-day oversight.
With an established reputation, loyal customer base, and over 15 years of successful operation, the business provides a strong foundation for a motivated owner to expand revenue and profitability.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 2,700
- Rent
- $7,000 per month
- Lease Expiration
- 6/1/2030
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Owner Retiring
- Transition Support
- The seller will provide up to 30 days of training and transition support to ensure a smooth transfer of ownership. Training will include daily operations, POS system, inventory management, vendor relationships, staff procedures, menu preparation, hookah setup and service, customer service, and overall business management. The seller will also introduce key suppliers and provide operational guidance to help the new owner successfully take over the business.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2535413
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