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Beloved Longstanding Café & Market Far Northwest Suburb - 21 Years!

McHenry County, Illinois, United States
Asking Price$200k
Revenue$495k
EBITDA$57k
Cash Flow$57k
Description
On Its Main Street In The Heart Of Its Historic Downtown With Heavy Foot & Vehicle Traffic A rare opportunity to acquire a highly regarded and thoughtfully curated café and specialty market. A one-of-a-kind concept that skillfully blends delicious foods and local goods in a warm and inviting atmosphere. Offering a great mix of hand-crafted foods including lite breakfast items, fresh salads, housemade soups/chili, classic sandwiches, tasty wraps, hot paninis and deluxe burgers, along with homemade baked goods. Also, daily and weekly specials. In addition to an espresso bar, specialty groceries and unique gifts. Features a well-designed layout that supports multiple revenue streams including made-to-order food, grab-and-go, catering and retail sales. Simple operation - counter service. Dine-in, carryout and pickup, plus catering. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Ample seating with 35 seats inside, complemented by 16 outside on its sidewalk patio for seasonal dining, plus a lower-level private dining room that can accommodate up to 40 guests - ideal for private parties, meetings and community events. And a fully equipped kitchen plus full basement for additional back-of-house operations, catering production and bulk storage. Well established over 21 years. Independent - no royalty, advertising or transfer fees. Family owned and operated. Turnkey! Key Features • Multi-Revenue Concept - café + catering + specialty market • Prepared Foods - light café fare, fresh baked goods/pastries, grab-and-go offerings, espresso/coffee drinks and café beverages • Curated Product Mix - artisan foods, specialty grocery items, gourmet pantry goods, locally sourced products, gifts/home goods and seasonal items • Counter Service Model - operational simplicity and enables efficient staffing • Beautiful Buildout - rustic-modern design with charming finishes and inviting atmosphere • Turnkey Operation - fully equipped and operational with systems in place • Established Catering Services - extends the business beyond its four walls • Brand Equity - recognized name with a solid local reputation • Strong Community Presence - established local favorite with loyal repeat clientele • Growing Interest - in “shop local” and destination small-town retail experiences Prime retail space in a freestanding building in the heart of the historic downtown of a growing far northwest suburb. Perfectly situated on its main street along with other popular local restaurants, businesses and services as well as consistent foot traffic. Also, a primary north-south artery with high traffic counts. Benefits from its charming, walkable downtown setting that attracts both local residents and visitors from surrounding areas. Location Highlights • Prime position in an historic suburban downtown • Surrounded by local restaurants, businesses and service providers • In close proximity to residential neighborhoods driving repeat traffic • Strong visibility along a primary local corridor with 8,000-11,000 vehicles per day, carrying the highest traffic volumes in the city • Short drive to a major route/east-west regional corridor with 12,000-18,000 vehicles per day providing regional traffic • Captures daily local repeat traffic, school traffic, retail business and commuter flow Feel free to stop by the location as a customer first. This is a HIGHLY confidential listing, DO NOT talk to any owners, employees or patrons. If interested, please email Ted Aretos at [email protected] or call 815-761-8334 for more information. Showings by appointment only outside of business hours. Feel free to stop by the location as a customer first. This is a HIGHLY confidential listing, please DO NOT talk to any of the owners, employees or patrons. If interested, complete the short Contact Form or call the EatZ Broker on the right for more info. Showings by appt only outside of business hrs. Listed by Ted Aretos at EatZ & Associates
Real Estate
Rent is $2,555 per month
Building Size: 1400 sq. ft.
Year Established
2005
Reason Selling
Retiring after 2 decades
Facilities & Assets
Owners Role: Family owned and operated - active day-to-day Year Established: 2005 Square Feet: 1,400 SqFt + 1,400 SqFt Basement (For Prep/Storage & Private Party Room) Seating: 35 Inside & 16 Outside + 40 Private Party Room Days/Hrs of Operation: Mo-Tu 7a-6p & We-Fr 7a-7p (Closed Saturday-Sunday) Lease Information: Leased space $2,555/mth gross. Landlord will sign a new 5-year lease with options.
Support & Training
Negotiable on-site comprehensive training.
Market & Competition
A successful multi-concept business. A highly differentiated café & retail concept. An elevated yet approachable dining & shopping experience. Delivers a diverse & complementary mix of products & services. Occupies a distinct niche. Also, an authentic sought-after small-town experience. Known for their great food, wonderful desserts, unique merchandise, inviting atmosphere and quality service. Highly rated & recommended - 4.9 Facebook, 4.8 Google, 4.7 TripAdvisor, 4.4 Yelp & more. Stellar reputation to continue to build upon for another 20+ years
Growth Opportunities
Longtime local favorite. Downtown staple. Community gathering space. Suburban gem. Deep roots in the area. A regional draw from surrounding communities. Attracts local residents, area visitors and nearby employees/workers as well as catering clients. Strong brand identity. Loyal customer base. Huge repeat business. And growing market! Also, the opportunity to further grow sales by increasing hours, enhancing its menu, actively promoting catering services, adding craft beer and/or a curated wine selection, expanding retail offerings and more.
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Coffee Shop for Sale
Business for Sale in Illinois
Asking Price$200k