Legendary Mr. Spots Restaurant for Sale
Business Description
Established 1986 | U of M Landmark | Favorable Long-Term Lease
A rare opportunity is now available to acquire Mr. Spots in Ann Arbor, Michigan — one of the most recognizable restaurant brands near the University of Michigan campus.
Located at 808 S. State St., Mr. Spots has been an Ann Arbor staple since 1986 and is known for Philadelphia-style cheesesteaks, wings, hoagies, waffle fries, and decades of loyal student, alumni, local, and game-day traffic. The brand has deep University of Michigan roots and a strong reputation among students, residents, visitors, athletes, and notable alumni.
This is a turnkey operating restaurant with trained staff, experienced management already in place, strong brand recognition, favorable lease terms, and recent sales momentum. Ownership has invested in marketing over the past several months, resulting in an approximate 12% increase in gross sales.
The sale includes the Ann Arbor franchise/location rights with no ongoing franchise fees or royalties for the existing Ann Arbor location. The buyer will not receive exclusive trademark ownership, but will acquire the rights necessary to continue operating this established Mr. Spots location. If a buyer later chooses to open additional locations, separate royalty obligations would apply to those new locations only.
Highlights:
• Asking price: $649,900
• Approx. $1 million in annual gross revenue based on recent historical performance
• Approx. 12% recent gross sales increase following expanded marketing efforts
• Established Ann Arbor restaurant brand operating since 1986
• Prime University of Michigan / State Street location
• Loyal student, alumni, resident, game-day, and local customer base
• Experienced staff and management structure already in place
• Favorable lease terms through 2033
• Landlord has indicated willingness to discuss an additional 5-year extension
• Rent is highly favorable for the Ann Arbor market
• Turnkey restaurant operation
• Seller transition training available from both owners
• No ongoing royalties for the existing Ann Arbor location
• Growth potential through catering, delivery, direct online ordering, student housing growth, alumni marketing, late-night/student-focused promotions, and continued digital marketing
Located at 808 S. State St., Mr. Spots has been an Ann Arbor staple since 1986 and is known for Philadelphia-style cheesesteaks, wings, hoagies, waffle fries, and decades of loyal student, alumni, local, and game-day traffic. The brand has deep University of Michigan roots and a strong reputation among students, residents, visitors, athletes, and notable alumni.
This is a turnkey operating restaurant with trained staff, experienced management already in place, strong brand recognition, favorable lease terms, and recent sales momentum. Ownership has invested in marketing over the past several months, resulting in an approximate 12% increase in gross sales.
The sale includes the Ann Arbor franchise/location rights with no ongoing franchise fees or royalties for the existing Ann Arbor location. The buyer will not receive exclusive trademark ownership, but will acquire the rights necessary to continue operating this established Mr. Spots location. If a buyer later chooses to open additional locations, separate royalty obligations would apply to those new locations only.
Highlights:
• Asking price: $649,900
• Approx. $1 million in annual gross revenue based on recent historical performance
• Approx. 12% recent gross sales increase following expanded marketing efforts
• Established Ann Arbor restaurant brand operating since 1986
• Prime University of Michigan / State Street location
• Loyal student, alumni, resident, game-day, and local customer base
• Experienced staff and management structure already in place
• Favorable lease terms through 2033
• Landlord has indicated willingness to discuss an additional 5-year extension
• Rent is highly favorable for the Ann Arbor market
• Turnkey restaurant operation
• Seller transition training available from both owners
• No ongoing royalties for the existing Ann Arbor location
• Growth potential through catering, delivery, direct online ordering, student housing growth, alumni marketing, late-night/student-focused promotions, and continued digital marketing
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 40
- Employees
- 16 (6 Full-time, 10 Part-time)
- Facilities & Assets
- Furniture, walk-in refrigeration units, soft drink dispensers, fryers, hood, milk shake mixer, shelving, pos system, printers, tv's, menu boards, decor, dish sink, freezers, and more.
- Website
- https://www.mrspots.com
- Market Outlook / Competition
- Extremely establish brand with strong local support.
- Opportunities for Growth
- University of Michigan in the process of completing large new dorm/housing 2300 beds 2 blocks away. New improved online ordering and delivery solutions vastly improving profit margins. New marketing campaigns have been generating 12-15% growth in monthly sales.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 980
- Rent
- $3,900.00 per month
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Retirement
- Transition Support
- Owners will provide up to one month of post-closing transition support. Up to 20 hours per week per participating owner. Compensation will be required for additional continued training.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2521436
- Listing Views
Attached DocumentsAttachment Disclaimer
Transition Support Option (1).pdf
Business Location
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