Rare Kauai Restaurant Opportunity | $1.9M Sales | Management in Place
Business Description
Confidential opportunity to acquire a high-volume, premium full-service restaurant on Kauai with approximately $1.90 million in trailing 12-month sales.
The business has developed a strong local and visitor following and operates with an experienced on-island management team, allowing the current owner to maintain limited day-to-day involvement.
Broker-normalized Adjusted EBITDA is approximately $274,565 (14.4% of sales) under the existing management structure. Pro forma owner-operator SDE is approximately $356,115 (18.7% of sales) if an active buyer assumes the current front-of-house management role. Actual savings will depend on buyer involvement and post-closing staffing decisions.
The restaurant occupies an attractive leased space with a professionally equipped commercial kitchen and dining area. Furniture, fixtures and equipment are relatively new and the operation has established systems, supplier relationships and experienced culinary team.
Growth opportunities include expanded operating hours and catering/private events. The owner is selling to focus on other business interests.
This is a highly confidential offering. A signed confidentiality agreement and buyer qualification information will be required before the identity, location or detailed business information is released. Employees should not be contacted directly and all site visits must be coordinated through the broker.
The business has developed a strong local and visitor following and operates with an experienced on-island management team, allowing the current owner to maintain limited day-to-day involvement.
Broker-normalized Adjusted EBITDA is approximately $274,565 (14.4% of sales) under the existing management structure. Pro forma owner-operator SDE is approximately $356,115 (18.7% of sales) if an active buyer assumes the current front-of-house management role. Actual savings will depend on buyer involvement and post-closing staffing decisions.
The restaurant occupies an attractive leased space with a professionally equipped commercial kitchen and dining area. Furniture, fixtures and equipment are relatively new and the operation has established systems, supplier relationships and experienced culinary team.
Growth opportunities include expanded operating hours and catering/private events. The owner is selling to focus on other business interests.
This is a highly confidential offering. A signed confidentiality agreement and buyer qualification information will be required before the identity, location or detailed business information is released. Employees should not be contacted directly and all site visits must be coordinated through the broker.
About the Business
- Facilities & Assets
- Attractive leased restaurant space of approximately 1,400 SF with a professional dining room and commercial kitchen. Furniture, fixtures and equipment are relatively new; the seller-provided asset schedule reflects approximately $89,263 in original purchase cost, with seller-estimated current market value of approximately $45,000-$50,000. Major assets include display cases, refrigeration/freezer equipment, cooking equipment, ice machine, Square POS, security cameras, dining furniture, signage and storage. A commercial dishwasher is leased through Ecolab. Current premises rent is approximately $5,900/month.
- Market Outlook / Competition
- The business serves both local residents and visitors in a central Kauai market. The concept is differentiated by high-quality seafood and specialty ingredients, established vendor relationships and an experienced culinary team. Seller reports limited direct competition at the same positioning and no material customer concentration; revenue is broadly diversified among individual restaurant guests. Recruiting reliable restaurant staff on Kauai remains an industry-wide challenge, but the existing team is cross-trained and responsibilities are distributed across management.
- Opportunities for Growth
- Seller identifies expanded operating hours and catering/private events as the clearest near-term growth opportunities. There are currently days and service periods during the week when the restaurant is not open, creating an opportunity for a new owner to expand operations and potentially increase revenue by adding additional service days and hours. The restaurant also receives inquiries for catering and private events that have generally been declined to keep staff focused on regular operations.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 1,400
- Rent
- $5,900 per month
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Owner focusing on other business interests.
- Transition Support
- Seller is considering up to 10 hours of complimentary transition support during the first 30 days after closing, primarily provided remotely. Transition support is expected to include introductions and handoff assistance with vendors, suppliers, management and key employees. Additional support may be available at $200 per hour. The business already operates with an experienced on-island management team, documented recipes, an employee handbook and established POS/operating systems, helping support a practical transition for a qualified buyer.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2557492
- Listing Views
- 6
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