Turnkey Scratch Italian Restaurant - Central California

Asking Price$249,000

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Turnkey Scratch Italian Restaurant - Central California


Asking Price$249,000

Cash Flow
Not Disclosed

EBITDANot Disclosed

Gross RevenueNot Disclosed

InventoryNot Disclosed

FF&ENot Disclosed

Business Description
Established Brand, Equipped Kitchen, Low Rent, Strong Social Following
Rare opportunity to acquire an established, turnkey scratch Italian restaurant in Central California with a fully equipped commercial kitchen, distinctive brand, loyal customer base and substantial social media following.

The concept was built around scratch production and a highly differentiated menu featuring fresh handmade pasta, house-made sauces, artisan breads, pizza, specialty bread bowls, Italian desserts and other signature dishes. The business has developed a strong regional following and draws customers from surrounding Central Valley communities in addition to its immediate local market.

The approximately 1,200 sq. ft. restaurant features a distinctive dining environment, open commercial kitchen, dedicated prep and production areas, and an extensive equipment package supporting pasta, bread, pizza and dessert production. The facility is designed around an efficient operating model and benefits from exceptionally favorable occupancy costs.

A significant advantage for an incoming owner is the opportunity for expansion. The restaurant currently operates on a deliberately limited schedule, leaving immediate opportunities to increase operating days and hours, add lunch service, expand catering and private events, increase delivery, develop wholesale or packaged products, and further monetize the business' established digital audience.

The acquisition provides a buyer with considerably more than a restaurant buildout. The proposed sale includes the operating concept, substantial furniture, fixtures and equipment, established unique recipes and production methods, applicable branding and digital assets, vendor relationships, operating systems, and transition support, subject to final transaction terms.

The existing concept may be especially attractive to an owner-operator or restaurateur seeking an established business with immediate operations and significant growth potential. The turnkey facility may also appeal to an experienced food-service operator seeking an equipped commercial restaurant location from which to operate or expand another concept.

Ownership is selling in order to focus on other growing business ventures and is willing to provide comprehensive transition and training to support a successful change of ownership.

Additional financial information, equipment details, lease information and operating information will be made available to qualified prospective buyers. Please respect the confidential nature of the sale and do not contact employees regarding the listing.
About the Business
Years in Operation
6
Employees
3 Part-time
Lean staffing model with cross-trained kitchen support. Current operation has in
Facilities & Assets
Approximately 1,200 sq. ft. turnkey restaurant facility featuring an open-kitchen layout, customer dining area, dedicated prep and production space, and a fully equipped commercial kitchen.

The sale includes substantial furniture, fixtures and equipment used in the current operation, including commercial cooking, refrigeration, preparation, storage, pasta, bread and pizza production equipment, along with restaurant furnishings, shelving, smallwares and other operating assets.

The facility is designed for an efficient, lean operational model and supports scratch production of fresh pasta, sauces, breads, pizza and desserts. Current occupancy cost is exceptionally favorable, creating a significant advantage for an incoming operator.

A detailed furniture, fixtures and equipment schedule will be provided to qualified buyers. Lease assignment and continued occupancy are subject to landlord approval and final transaction terms.
Market Outlook / Competition
The restaurant occupies a differentiated position in its market as a scratch Italian concept specializing in fresh pasta, house-made sauces, artisan breads, pizza and distinctive specialty dishes.

The business has developed recognition beyond its immediate local market, drawing customers from surrounding Central Valley communities and supported by a substantial social media audience. The concept competes through product differentiation and brand identity rather than solely on convenience or price.

There is limited direct local competition offering the same combination of scratch pasta production, artisan bread, pizza and Italian specialties. The business benefits from an established customer base, digital audience and distinctive menu that would take a new operator significant time to recreate from the ground up.
Opportunities for Growth
Significant growth opportunity exists through expanded days and operating hours. The business currently operates on a deliberately limited schedule, providing an incoming owner with immediate opportunities to add lunch service, additional days and extended hours.

Additional growth opportunities include catering and private events, expanded delivery, wholesale fresh pasta and bread production, packaged retail products, cooking classes and culinary experiences, corporate/community catering, and increased utilization of the existing social media audience.

The current kitchen and production capabilities provide infrastructure for substantially more than the restaurant's present limited operating schedule. A new owner could pursue growth within the existing concept or use the turnkey facility and established customer base as a platform for additional food-service revenue streams.
Real Estate
Owned or Leased
Leased
Building Sq. Ft.
1,200
Rent
$850 per month
Lease Expiration
6/30/2028
About the Sale
Seller Motivation
Owner transitioning focus to other growing business ventures.
Transition Support
Seller is willing to provide comprehensive transition and training to support a successful change of ownership. Training can include recipes and production methods, fresh pasta and bread production, kitchen systems, menu execution, vendor relationships, ordering and inventory procedures, POS operations, staffing workflow, and day-to-day operating procedures.

The current concept has been developed around repeatable recipes and efficient production systems. Seller will work with the buyer during an agreed transition period to transfer operational knowledge, recipes, systems, vendor relationships and applicable digital/brand assets.
Listing Info
ID
2545893
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