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BEER BREWING COMPANY -ASSET SALE- Well-established and popular Brewpub in the heart of Contra Costa County. Established in 2011, this 3,200 sq. ft. space offers seating for 50 (ADA compliant) plus an upstairs area for private events or overflow (up to 30 guests). The brewery features 6 fermenter tanks, 7 serving tanks, and 8 beers on tap—including a trademarked flagship flavor. Additional recipes are negotiable. This brewpub serves food from a full kitchen, a chance to offer dishes that pair perfectly with the rotating beer lineup. Located next to a busy movie theater and surrounded by dining and retail, the brewpub enjoys steady foot traffic, street parking, and a private lot. Favorable lease at $5,200/month with renewal options. Seller claims landlord willing to provide 2 months free rent to qualified buyer. Owner financing available to qualified buyers. 2023 gross revenue $276,000. 2024 revenues: $245,000
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Confidential opportunity to acquire an established restaurant and bar being offered as an asset sale. This business features a fully built-out restaurant, an existing staff in place, and a valuable Type 47 full bar license included in the sale. The concept has historically offered a distinctive Spanish/Californian dining experience with a full-service bar and rotating craft beer selection, creating a strong foundation for a new owner to reposition, refresh, or relaunch the operation. The facility is currently open and operating, making this an attractive opportunity for an experienced operator seeking a turnkey location with infrastructure already in place. This is best suited for a hands-on chef, restaurateur, or operator looking for a second location or a turnaround opportunity. The business is currently losing money and needs active ownership, operational oversight, and a fresh vision to unlock its potential. With an established presence, equipped facility, staffing in place, and full liquor privileges, this opportunity offers meaningful upside for the right buyer. - Restaurant currently open and operating - Full staff in place - Type 47 full bar license included - Ideal for chef-owner or experienced operator - Strong upside through active management and repositioning
*conceptual rendering for privacy, space is fully built out* This is a serious, no-expense-spared restaurant buildout for a seasoned operator who understands what true turnkey actually means. Offered for sale is an elegant wine bar–forward restaurant and café featuring a full commercial kitchen with Type I hood, walk-in refrigeration, dishwasher, and complete restaurant infrastructure already in place. High ceilings, a fireplace, and a refined interior create an upscale yet welcoming atmosphere that works equally well for wine, beer on tap, and food service. Key Highlights 2,405 sf indoor + 516 sf patio = 2,921 sf Fully built-out restaurant + bar (true turnkey) Includes ABC Type 41 beer and wine license Type I hood, stove, walk-in cooler/freezer Gorgeous wine cellar Beer and wine bar with taps Indoor dining + outdoor patio seating Fireplace and high ceilings — rare and expensive to replicate Excellent parking (a major operational advantage) Infrastructure suitable for wine bar, bistro, upscale casual, or chef-driven concept Important Disclosure (Read Carefully) Sale is asset-only Business name, logo, menu, recipes, trademarks, and all other IP are NOT included Buyer brings their own concept and brand This is ideal for an experienced restaurateur or hospitality group who wants to skip construction, permits, delays, and cost overruns The Reality Yes, $1.5M is a substantial price — but replacing this buildout today would likely cost more, take far longer, and involve significant permitting risk. This offering eliminates the guesswork and lets a qualified operator step directly into a finished, polished space. Best Fit Wine bar or wine-driven restaurant Upscale café or bistro Craft beer + food concept Established operator expanding a proven brand Shown by appointment only. Proof of funds and operator experience required prior to release of address and full details. Ad#:2475638
$175k, Bring Your Concept! Key Money: $175,000 Name and location will be disclosed after signed NDA and proof of funds are received. Fill out contact form. Important: The seller and landlord will only consider experienced restaurant operators with multiple existing locations. This requirement is strictly enforced—not all buyers will qualify. ±1,849 SF turnkey restaurant space, 2nd generation, f Fully Built-Out as a Restaurant or Café Space - still operating Functional island service counter with efficient guest flow Dining layout supports fast-casual, QSR, or hybrid concepts Fully built back-of-house, including: Vented hood system 4 burner stove Flat top grill Double pot boiler 2 basket fryer 3 Door under counter lowboy fridge worktop cooler Base refrigerator kitchen prep worktable - Four Drawer 3 door refrigerated sandwich prep worktable - Stainless Steel Reach in ice cream freezer Prep tables Three compartment sink Walk-in refrigerator And a lot more equipment! Rate: $4.37 NNN: $1.58 SQFT: 1,849 TERM: 3 - 5 years SECURITY DEPOSIT: 2 months Space is in Excellent Condition Central Air and Heating Security System Closed Circuit Television Monitoring (CCTV) Corner Space High Ceilings Plug & Play Wheelchair Accessible Spacious counter space for ordering and prepping Women and men’s restrooms Ample storage Private rear office Rear exit for deliveries and operational efficiency Restrooms and soda stations conveniently positioned Minimal downtime—plug-and-play for experienced operators Prime Firestone Blvd frontage with strong daily traffic Confidential sale. Interested and qualified operators, please inquire with proof of experience and capability to take over operations. Disclaimer: All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. Ad#:2465935
National transaction benchmarks for brewery businesses.
Under $500K
A variety of factors can cause businesses to trade outside this range, including earnings quality, operational transferability, key-person risk, growth trajectory, and geography, so a listing priced above or below the typical multiple usually reflects real differences in the underlying business.
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Key diligence, valuation, financing, and transition considerations for buyers evaluating brewery acquisitions.
Taproom revenue prints money; distribution barely covers freight. A pint sold at the brewery's own taproom returns roughly 80% gross margin. The same beer sold through a wholesaler returns 30–40% margin, after the three-tier system takes its cut. A brewery that's 60%+ taproom is a real business; one that's 60%+ wholesale is a beer factory subsidizing a hobby. Get the revenue mix before you do anything else.
Visit with someone who knows brewhouses. A 10-year-old 15-barrel system that's been maintained looks similar in photos to a 20-year-old system that hasn't been. The difference at sale is hundreds of thousands of dollars in deferred maintenance: glycol systems, mash tuns, fermenters, packaging lines. Hire an independent brewing engineer to inspect before you close. They'll catch what the seller's photos hide.
You inherit the wholesaler relationship. In most states, beer-distribution franchise laws make it nearly impossible to fire a wholesaler. If the brewery you're buying has a bad wholesaler — slow to invoice, weak retail placement, no marketing support — you're stuck with them indefinitely. Read the distribution agreements and ask the seller honestly about wholesaler performance. A great brewery with a weak distributor is a discount; a great brewery with a great distributor is worth a premium.
Build six months of TTB delay into the timeline. Federal alcohol licensing (TTB) and state alcohol licensing both have to be transferred or re-issued when ownership changes. TTB transfers typically take 90–180 days; state varies. You cannot legally brew or sell during the gap. Plan to either delay closing until licensing is approved, or structure the deal so the seller continues to operate under their license during a transition period (which has its own legal issues).
Recipes aren't automatically yours. Beer recipes, brand names, label designs, and trademarks need to be specifically listed in the asset purchase agreement. If the seller's head brewer also brews on the side, ask whether any of the flagship recipes were developed elsewhere or might be subject to creator claims. Trademark registrations should be assigned in writing as part of close, not assumed to transfer with the entity.
Count the breweries within 20 miles. The U.S. went from 1,500 breweries in 2008 to over 9,000 by 2023. Many secondary markets are saturated — there are more breweries than the population can support. If five other taprooms opened in your market in the past three years and beer-only revenue is flat industry-wide, expansion is harder than the seller's pitch suggests. The successful path is usually deeper local roots, food programs, events, and merchandise, not more beer.
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