Tupelo Data Room
Delis & Sandwich Shops
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Established North Carolina Culinary Brand

North Carolina, United States
Asking Price$595,000
Revenue$1,478,505
EBITDA-
Cash Flow$185,435
Description
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a turnkey, legendary, highly profitable culinary landmark in Northeastern North Carolina. Operating continuously for over four decades, this iconic brand has cultivated an extraordinarily loyal customer base built on authentic Eastern North Carolina cuisine, barbecue, and Southern home cooking. Having strategically evolved into a streamlined, high-efficiency takeout, deli, and catering model, the business delivers consistent revenues driven entirely by an organic word-ofmouth reputation. Supported by substantial non-fixed operational assets, zero active marketing expenditure, and immediate uncaptured market demand, this turn-key operation offers exceptional operational upside and scalable growth potential. Founded in 1982, the owners have carefully preserved original architectural details, including signature juniper wood paneling, establishing a beloved rustic regional atmosphere. They have built a region-wide reputation for Eastern NC barbecue, fried chicken, fresh seafood, hand-cut steaks, and scratch-made desserts, becoming both a core community gathering hub and an essential stop for vacationers.
Real Estate
Rent is $3,500 per month
Furniture Fixtures & Equipment
$190k
Inventory
$8kIncluded in Asking Price
Number of EmployeesFull-Time: 6Part-Time: 8
Year Established
1982
Reason Selling
Retirement
Facilities & Assets
The operation offers up a modern storefront situated in a high-visibility shopping center, optimized for customer ordering, deli display, grab-and-go retail, and rapid takeout fulfillment. A dedicated production kitchen equipped with specialized barbecue pit machinery and an attached commercial walk-in cooler/freezer combination unit, including additional units containing ingredient staging, beverage storage, and sensitive inventory.
Support & Training
2 weeks
Growth Opportunities
*** Formally introduced event catering in response to surging regional commercial and private demand. ***Transitioned second-generation leadership focused on high-margin takeout, deli offerings, and scalable catering while preserving 100% of the original proprietary recipes. ***High-volume classic Eastern NC barbecue, fried chicken, and home-cooked Southern entrees. ***Bulk-order meal packages tailored for family dinners, holiday gatherings, and private events. ***Full-service deli counter featuring premium sliced meats, artisanal cheeses, and cold sides. ***Scratch-made Southern sides (macaroni and cheese, collards, coleslaw, baked beans) and proprietary desserts packaged for fast retail pickup.
Financing Options
Business is SBA Pre Approved with $100,000 down payment

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