NJ Bar & Lounge — Liquor License Included, Seller Financing
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Established bar and lounge in Union County, New Jersey, offered with a New Jersey Plenary Retail Consumption License included in the purchase price. Plenary licenses are capped by municipality and included in the asking price at $250,000. A new entrant cannot simply apply for one.
$600,000 for the business and license, or $1,800,000 including the commercial real estate. Lease option available at $12,500/month.
First-half 2026 actuals annualize to $724,000 in revenue and $298,986 in SDE.
Turnkey at 2,300 sq. ft., 87 interior and 15 exterior seats. $150,000 FF&E and $30,000 inventory transfer at close, including $100,000 in kitchen equipment. Eleven part-time staff handle daily execution, with the buyer assuming the owner-operator management role. Roughly 12,000 active patrons annually, 60% recurring. Revenue splits 75% alcohol, 25% food.
Extended late-night hours run beyond any competing venue in the market. Walking distance to a NJ Transit station with new residential development underway nearby. Undeveloped upside in private events, outdoor service, and an expanded food menu.
Seller financing available: $250,000 down, $350,000 note without the real estate included, up to 10-year term. Four-week transition included.
$600,000 for the business and license, or $1,800,000 including the commercial real estate. Lease option available at $12,500/month.
First-half 2026 actuals annualize to $724,000 in revenue and $298,986 in SDE.
Turnkey at 2,300 sq. ft., 87 interior and 15 exterior seats. $150,000 FF&E and $30,000 inventory transfer at close, including $100,000 in kitchen equipment. Eleven part-time staff handle daily execution, with the buyer assuming the owner-operator management role. Roughly 12,000 active patrons annually, 60% recurring. Revenue splits 75% alcohol, 25% food.
Extended late-night hours run beyond any competing venue in the market. Walking distance to a NJ Transit station with new residential development underway nearby. Undeveloped upside in private events, outdoor service, and an expanded food menu.
Seller financing available: $250,000 down, $350,000 note without the real estate included, up to 10-year term. Four-week transition included.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 3
- Employees
- 11 Part-time
Eleven part-time staff handle daily execution. Buyer assumes the owner-operator - Facilities & Assets
- Turnkey 2,300 sq. ft. bar and lounge with 87 interior and 15 exterior seats, built out new at opening. $150,000 in FF&E and $30,000 in inventory transfer at close, including approximately $100,000 in kitchen equipment. Ten dedicated on-site parking spaces with additional free public parking nearby for evenings and weekends. A New Jersey Plenary Retail Consumption License, independently valued at $250,000 and separately transferable, is included in the asking price.
- Market Outlook / Competition
- Competition in the immediate trade area is limited, with one primary named competitor. The business holds two positional advantages a new entrant cannot easily replicate. First, operating hours extend later than any competing venue in the market. Second, New Jersey Plenary Retail Consumption Licenses are finite in number per municipality, so a new operator cannot simply apply for one. The location sits within walking distance of a NJ Transit rail station, with new residential development underway nearby. The business holds close to a 5-star Google rating and serves roughly 12,000 active patrons annually, an estimated 60% recurring.
- Opportunities for Growth
- Three channels remain undeveloped within the existing footprint. Private events: no formalized program despite a 12,000-patron base and 87-seat capacity, with buyouts and private gatherings priced at $2,500 to $5,000 per booking achievable with minimal incremental overhead. Outdoor service: patio space exists but is not used for licensed service, leaving a high-margin channel untapped during the outdoor season. Food menu: food is 25% of revenue and already drives repeat traffic, and higher-margin shareable plates and late-night items aligned with extended hours would raise average check. A structured loyalty program targeting the recurring base requires no capital.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Owned
- Not included in asking price
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 2,300
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Owner pursuing a new venture
- Transition Support
- Four-week transition included. Ownership provides hands-on training covering daily operations, vendor and distributor relationships, staff scheduling, inventory practices, and the cost controls implemented in 2026. Learning curve is approximately one month for a buyer with hospitality operating experience. . Ownership is open to discussing a consulting arrangement beyond the transition period.
- Financing Options
- Seller financing available: $250,000 down with a $350,000 note, up to a 10-year term.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2545216
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