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Business for Sale Overview:

DISTINCTIVE BREWERY/PUB FOR SALE - VA Listin #VA-1710 Make it, drink it, and take it home! This microbrewery produces award-winning brews and sodas that are directly available to the public, as well as available in select stores and restaurants in Northern Virginia and DC. What makes this business unique, however, is the array of services. Customers can come in for a bite or drink at the Pub, take a class on the appreciation and brewing of beer at the university, and/or make their own brew with a personalized label. This is the only business of its kind in the Metro DC area. The location consists of the Pub, brew house, bottling area, fermentation/conditioning rooms and a warehouse. The current owner is operating on a part-time basis, so there is tremendous opportunity for a buyer interested in extending hours. This is an once-in-a-lifetime chance to own a successful business without having to start from scratch. Sales will double with extending hours to 7 days per week and adding to the menu. Sales increased 40% in 2005-2006. Sales increased 20% 2006-2007. It costs an estimated $750,000 to open a brewery like this. Also, add commercial sales to increase sales; can handle 1,000 – 1,500 barrels per year. Gross Sales : $420,000 Furniture, Fixture, Equipment and Leasehold Improvement (estimated) : $200,000 Inventory : $8,000 (Not Included) Asking Price : $550,000 Down Payment : $550,000 Business Established : 1996 Current Ownership : 12 years Square Footage : 6,400, warehouse and office space Lease Expires : 2011 Lease Option : 5 years, negotiable Current Rent : $5,600 including CAM Building Type : Attached / Flexible Parking Ample Employees : 4 Full Time / 2 Part Time Business Hours : Thurs-Fri 4:00 pm – 11:0 pm, Saturday 10:00 am – 8:00 pm. Closed to the public Sun-Wed.

Additional Details:

• The property is leased.
• The owner may be willing to train/assist the new owner.
• The owner may be willing to work for the new owner.
• This is not a homebased business opportunity.
• This is not a franchise resale opportunity.
• This is not a distressed business or bankruptcy situation.