Tea Time at The Cottage
Business Description
Highly Regarded Turn-key Tea House Business For Sale - Monroe GA
Take advantage of this rare opportunity to own and operate one of Downtown Monroe’s most beloved businesses — Tea Time at The Cottage.
Tucked into a charming, fully renovated historic building just steps from Broad Street, this whimsical tearoom has captured the hearts of its guests with a curated afternoon tea experience that consistently sells out within hours of releasing reservations. With a perfect review score from "Destination Tea" and a strong online presence (3,000+ monthly website visitors and thousands of social media followers), the business enjoys a devoted and growing following. All branding, décor, inventory, tea service ware, vendor lists, and digital assets convey with the sale, along with an assumable lease in a turn-key commercial space. Importantly, the business is not being sold due to lack of interest—demand far exceeds current availability. Rather, the owner, who has lovingly built and cherished this brand, is ready to “pass the tea” to a new owner who is available to expand the business’s potential by running the business as-is with additional days open, or expanding the business by adding catering services, launching retail sales online & in-store, and opening the doors to host as an event space on days the tea service is not offered. With 14,000+ cars passing daily and foot traffic from downtown Monroe’s many annual events, the location is prime for growth. The owner is open to providing transitional support to ensure a smooth handoff.
Tucked into a charming, fully renovated historic building just steps from Broad Street, this whimsical tearoom has captured the hearts of its guests with a curated afternoon tea experience that consistently sells out within hours of releasing reservations. With a perfect review score from "Destination Tea" and a strong online presence (3,000+ monthly website visitors and thousands of social media followers), the business enjoys a devoted and growing following. All branding, décor, inventory, tea service ware, vendor lists, and digital assets convey with the sale, along with an assumable lease in a turn-key commercial space. Importantly, the business is not being sold due to lack of interest—demand far exceeds current availability. Rather, the owner, who has lovingly built and cherished this brand, is ready to “pass the tea” to a new owner who is available to expand the business’s potential by running the business as-is with additional days open, or expanding the business by adding catering services, launching retail sales online & in-store, and opening the doors to host as an event space on days the tea service is not offered. With 14,000+ cars passing daily and foot traffic from downtown Monroe’s many annual events, the location is prime for growth. The owner is open to providing transitional support to ensure a smooth handoff.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 3
- Employees
- Currently owner operated, 1-2 part time employees suggested.
- Facilities & Assets
- Website (?3,000 organic monthly visitors), Tea Time brand name + logo,all social media channels (FB ~2,000 followers, Insta ~600 followers). Professional photos and past marketing materials. Lease current building 126 W. Highland from business owner. Use of commercial kitchen outfitted for tea service is included in lease agreement price. Cups, teapots, servingware, tea related items, decor, tables, chairs, signage, menus, branded materials, inventory of teas, foods, and ingredients convey with business. Vendor lists and supplier information provided.
- Website
- https://teatimeatthecottage.com/
- Market Outlook / Competition
- No competing Tea Houses in Monroe or surrounding cities. Customers plan their reservation in advance and travel great lengths to enjoy the highly regarded "tea time experience". The Tea House following is Niche, but a devout following. All reservation slots fill within hours of being posted, and it is expected that demand will remain strong even with more days open if new owner operates the business effectively.
- Opportunities for Growth
- Tea Time currently experiences huge demand for its limited days open with minimal marketing, no email campaign, etc. Room for expansion includes more days open (typical tea houses operate on 5+ days open per week, Tea Time was only open for 40+/- days during a typical year of business). Retail sales, event space rental, private events, alcohol sales (pending licensure), and online sales are all opportunities for expansion.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 928
- Rent
- $3,200.00 per month
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- The seller opened Tea Time as a way to share her passion and entertain guests af
- Transition Support
- Current seller wishes to sell Tea Time to a suitable owner that will provide exceptional service to her loyal clientele / following. Subject to availability / agreed upon terms she is willing to offer some training and guidance to set new buyer up for success.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2421906
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