Mediterranean Restaurant – West Caldwell, NJ
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This is a rare opportunity to acquire a turnkey Mediterranean (Lebanese & Syrian with American infusion) restaurant in a prime Essex County location. Voted Best New Restaurant by Best of Essex and rated 4.9 stars on Google, Mandaloun has built one of the strongest reputations in the market in under a year. Offered due to owner's health and relocation out of state.Recently built-out with a modern kitchen, elegant 85-seat dining area, and an established brand identity, the restaurant is positioned for continued growth. With foundations already in place — dine-in, takeout, delivery, and a growing catering arm serving schools and corporate clients — a new owner can step in and scale operations immediately.Highlights:
Fully equipped, newly renovated kitchen and dining room
$659,177 in year-one gross sales
Excellent online reviews and repeat customer base
Lease with favorable terms and two 5-year renewal options
Catering already in demand by schools and local organizations
Positioned for expansion into brunch, liquor license, and event hosting
Asking Price: $635,000 — Financials available to qualified buyers upon signing NDA.
Fully equipped, newly renovated kitchen and dining room
$659,177 in year-one gross sales
Excellent online reviews and repeat customer base
Lease with favorable terms and two 5-year renewal options
Catering already in demand by schools and local organizations
Positioned for expansion into brunch, liquor license, and event hosting
Asking Price: $635,000 — Financials available to qualified buyers upon signing NDA.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 1
- Employees
- 13 (5 Full-time, 8 Part-time)
- Facilities & Assets
- Concept: Authentic Mediterranean (Lebanese & Syrian) with American infusion.
Mandaloun's stunning, fully renovated dining room seats 85 guests, evoking the warmth of the Mediterranean. Every detail was thoughtfully curated — a true turn-key acquisition with zero capital expenditure required on day one.
Includes: 85-seat dining room, professional full-service kitchen, modern POS & reservation systems, all FF&E. Lease: low rent, favorable long-term terms with two 5-year renewal options — no relocation risk. - Website
- https://mandalounrestaurant.com
- Market Outlook / Competition
- $659K+ in year-one gross sales — exceptional for a restaurant in its first year of operation
4.9-star Google rating — one of the highest-rated restaurants in Essex County
Award-winning brand — recognized as Best New Restaurant by Best of Essex
Multiple revenue streams: dine-in, online ordering, growing catering division
Active presence on EzCater and all major online ordering platforms
Loyal, growing customer base with strong repeat business
Experienced head chef in place — operational continuity assured - Opportunities for Growth
- Mandaloun is at a prime growth inflection point. Catering is actively expanding via EzCater and direct channels, while online ordering grows month over month. A focused owner-operator can unlock profitability in year two — brand equity, customer loyalty, and infrastructure are already in place.
Key growth levers: expand catering to corporate accounts, weddings & private events; leverage a 4.9 Google rating for targeted marketing; introduce private dining and event nights; grow online ordering through existing platform relationships.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Rent
- $6,200.00 per month
- Lease Expiration
- 8/1/2029
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- medical reasons & relocation out of state
- Transition Support
- Transition Period:
Seller will provide 2–4 weeks of hands-on training to ensure a smooth transition of operations.
Vendor & Supplier Introductions:
Introductions to trusted vendors, suppliers, and catering accounts.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2413059
- Listing Views
- 30
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