Turnkey Coffee Shop Near TCU. Established Brand + Built-Out

Asking Price$149,000

Cash Flow
Not Disclosed

EBITDANot Disclosed

Gross Revenue

Inventory$10,000
Included in asking price
FF&E$75,000
Included in asking price
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Turnkey Coffee Shop Near TCU. Established Brand + Built-Out


Asking Price$149,000

Cash Flow
Not Disclosed

EBITDANot Disclosed

Gross Revenue

Inventory$10,000
Included in asking price
FF&E$75,000
Included in asking price
Business Description
Common Grounds Ft. Worth presents a rare opportunity to step into an established café operating under a Texas coffee brand with more than 30 years of history centered on hospitality, community, and campus culture. Located at 3110 Greene Avenue adjacent to Texas Christian University, the café benefits from strong pedestrian traffic generated by nearby student housing, campus activity, and surrounding neighborhood residents within easy walking distance.

The business operates from a beautifully designed, fully built-out café environment totaling approximately 5,900 square feet, offering a spacious and welcoming atmosphere that serves as a natural gathering place for students, church members, and the broader community. The facility includes extensive indoor seating, an enclosed patio area, and a dedicated stage with limited access to professional-grade sound equipment, making the space uniquely suited for live music, events, student programming, and community gatherings.

The café is equipped for immediate continued operation and includes high-quality commercial equipment, highlighted by a 2019 La Marzocco KB90 espresso machine and a complete suite of furniture, fixtures, and equipment supporting efficient daily service. The established layout and infrastructure allow a new owner to avoid the significant cost, time, and uncertainty associated with developing a café from the ground up.

Situated within the Christ Chapel campus environment, the location offers a distinctive setting that emphasizes community connection and consistent foot traffic while maintaining proximity to one of Fort Worth’s most active university populations. The business has operated successfully within this environment and is well positioned for an owner who values hospitality, relationship-driven service, and local engagement.

Growth opportunities include expanded operating hours, enhanced food and grab-and-go offerings, catering to nearby campus and church events, and increased engagement with the TCU student community. The existing infrastructure also provides flexibility for a new operator to introduce updated menu concepts or expand retail beverage programming.

The seller will provide structured transition support to ensure a smooth handoff of operations. Buyers may also explore the opportunity to continue operating under a licensed Common Grounds model, allowing access to established systems, training, and brand continuity while maintaining flexibility for future growth.

This offering represents a turnkey opportunity to acquire a well-known café platform in a premier college-adjacent location with substantial built-in infrastructure, strong community presence, and meaningful upside for the right owner-operator or hospitality group.
About the Business
Years in Operation
7
Employees
16 (1 Full-time, 15 Part-time)
Franchise
This business is an established Common Grounds franchise
Facilities & Assets
Fully built-out café space adjacent to TCU. Sale includes all furniture, fixtures, and equipment required for immediate operation, including a 2019 La Marzocco KB90 espresso machine, multiple commercial grinders for espresso and batch brew, twin Curtis G4 coffee brewer, refrigeration units, ice machine, RO water filtration, refrigerated bakery and retail display case, POS hardware, counters, cabinetry, seating, and café furnishings. Turnkey setup with completed café infrastructure and efficient barista workflow.
Website
https://www.commongroundstx.com/
Market Outlook / Competition
Located approximately 0.3 miles from Texas Christian University, the café benefits from strong pedestrian traffic generated by surrounding student housing, campus activity, and neighborhood residents within easy walking distance. The area supports consistent demand for coffee and gathering spaces. The established location and built-out infrastructure create a competitive advantage compared to new entrants facing higher buildout costs and longer development timelines
Opportunities for Growth
Ideal opportunity for a first-time owner or established operator seeking a turnkey café with established infrastructure already in place. Growth potential includes expanded hours, increased engagement with the nearby TCU student community through catering and events, and introduction of simple food or retail offerings. The existing buildout and operational foundation allow a new owner to focus on customer experience and community relationships rather than startup construction or development
Real Estate
Owned or Leased
Leased
Building Sq. Ft.
5,900
Rent
$1,500.00 per month
Lease Expiration
8/31/2026
About the Sale
Seller Motivation
Strategic portfolio shift to support growth in core markets
Transition Support
Seller will provide transition training covering café operations, equipment use, workflows, and vendor introductions to support a smooth handoff. Training scope will be tailored to the buyer’s experience. Opportunity available to continue operations under a licensed Common Grounds model with systems and transition support.
Listing Info
ID
2476083
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