Owner Financing is Available!
Business Overview:
This is a well established and successful Specialty Cafe which is open daily (Monday-Saturday, 11:00-2:00) for lunch, and the first Sunday each month (also 11:00-2:00). The Tea Room Cafe features daily specials such as English Shepherd Pie, The Farmers Quiche, Cheese and Onion Pie, Hearty Sandwiches, plus Hearty Salads and Traditional Sandwiches. Briar Patch additionally offers a Special Events menu when hosting events such as: special guitar music by Larry Heatwole, dinner with Ben Franklin, or breakfast with the Poquoson Kiwanis, as well as a full catering menu for other important events such as Business Lunches, Bridal Showers, and private Parties. Beer and Wine is available for lunch as well as all functions.
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Property Features and Assets:
The business is centrally located in a very busy strip mall in the busy, retail area of downtown Poquoson. Seating is available for 70 inside, though larger parties up to 100 can be accommodated easily. Outside seating for 25. Total size is 2,800 Sq. Ft.. Rent is currently $3,659/month. Current owner will stay on up to 2 months to insure satisfactory training and transition.
Market Competition and Expansion:
There are certainly other restaurants and eating establishments in the area, though none as "homey" and unique as the atmosphere, quality of food and service as Briar Patch Tea Room. It would be relatively easy to expand sales by adding breakfast and/or dinner to the offering. It is a well known restaurant, but simply offering Lunch and Special Events.
Reason for Selling:
Owner is retiring.
Additional Details:
- The property is leased.
- The owner is willing to train/assist the new owner.
- This is not a homebased business opportunity.
- This is not a franchise resale opportunity.
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