Woman-Owned Growth-Phase Restaurant

Asking Price$700,000

Cash Flow
Not Disclosed

EBITDANot Disclosed

Gross RevenueNot Disclosed

Inventory$18,500
Included in asking price
FF&E$225,000
Included in asking price
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Woman-Owned Growth-Phase Restaurant


Asking Price$700,000

Cash Flow
Not Disclosed

EBITDANot Disclosed

Gross RevenueNot Disclosed

Inventory$18,500
Included in asking price
FF&E$225,000
Included in asking price
Business Description
Opportunity to acquire a woman-owned breakfast and lunch restaurant that has become a genuine community institution in one of North Carolina's most economically resilient downtown university corridors. Founded in 2018 and actively in a growth phase, the business has spent seven years building something that is difficult to manufacture quickly: a loyal following, a trusted local brand, and a reputation that was earned entirely through quality and consistency rather than marketing spend.

The business holds an active partnership with the adjacent university — providing structured access to a campus community of approximately 21,000 students, faculty, and staff steps from the front door. It operates from one of the most visually distinctive dining rooms in the market, hosts private events for up to approximately 42 inside and 24 outside with the addition of two leaning bars [front of patio] being installed in early September, and generates revenue across multiple channels including dine-in, full bar service, online ordering, private events, gift cards, and a branded retail shop.

Part of a respected family of locally owned hospitality brands in the region, the business benefits from shared brand credibility, community goodwill, and a supplier network that took years to build. The operational infrastructure is modern and well-organized — Square, Sling, QuickBooks, and Gusto — with 3 full-time and 10 part-time employees, all expected to remain post-sale.

The business is structured as an S-Corporation. FF&E is estimated at $225,000. Inventory valued at approximately $18,500 is included in the sale. Qualified buyers will receive full details, financials, and business name upon execution of a Non-Disclosure Agreement.
About the Business
Years in Operation
8
Employees
13 (3 Full-time, 10 Part-time)
Facilities & Assets
Leased commercial space in a prime downtown location, one block from a major university campus. The interior is one of the most distinctive dining rooms in the market, a genuine competitive differentiator that drives organic social media reach and strong first impressions. Seats approx 42 inside & 24 outside with the addition of two leaning bars (patio) being installed September. The sale includes all FF&E (estimated $225,000), full bar setup, dining room furnishings, Square POS, online ordering platform, retail shop and gift card program, all intellectual property, website, social media accounts, all vendor and supplier relationships, and active university partnership agreement. Food/beverage inventory included at approx $18,500.

Leased equipment: one Auto Chlor commercial dishwasher. Transferable contracts: Alsco linen service. Transferable licenses: NC ABC permit and NC Health & Safety food service permit, subject to state approval. Full FF&E schedule and lease details under NDA.
Market Outlook / Competition
The business is located in the downtown core of a thriving North Carolina university city — one block from a campus of approximately 21,000 students — with year-round demand driven by the university population, a growing permanent resident base of remote workers and retirees, and consistent tourism from outdoor recreation, fall foliage, and the Blue Ridge region. The combination of a stable institutional customer base and a high-traffic pedestrian corridor creates a uniquely resilient demand environment for a breakfast and lunch concept.

The business differentiates on its woman-owned community identity, fully scratch-made menu with biodynamic and local sourcing, full bar and cocktail program, uniquely designed dining room, and active university partnership — a combination no single competitor replicates.
Opportunities for Growth
The business is in an active growth phase with several clearly defined expansion paths available to a new owner. Beyond the current location, the concept is highly replicable and has been deliberately built with franchising or multi-unit expansion in mind — streamlined operations, a technology-forward systems stack, a central anchor product (the scratch-made biscuit), and a brand identity strong enough to travel. Logical expansion markets include other North Carolina university towns, mountain resort communities, and small city downtown corridors. Additional growth levers include extended dinner or evening hours, expanded catering through existing hospitality relationships, and deeper development of the private events and Boxes To-Go programs, both of which have demonstrated demand with minimal marketing investment to date.
Real Estate
Owned or Leased
Leased
Building Sq. Ft.
1,830
Rent
$4,575 per month
Lease Expiration
10/31/2028
About the Sale
Seller Motivation
Retirement
Transition Support
The founder is committed to providing a structured transition period following closing to ensure the new owner's success. Transition support will include hands-on kitchen immersion with the culinary team, supplier and purveyor introductions, university partnership handoff, beverage program orientation, and training on all operational systems.

The business currently employs 3 full-time and 10 part-time staff members, all of whom are expected to remain post-sale. Operational systems are modern and straightforward to transition: Square (point-of-sale, online ordering, retail, and gift cards), Sling (employee scheduling), QuickBooks (accounting), and Gusto (payroll). Details of transition support to be negotiated as part of the transaction.
Listing Info
ID
2537274
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