Legacy Italian Breakfast/lunch Local Gem
New Haven, CT New Haven County
6,600+ cars/day per CTDOT, dense East Shore residential base, strong daytime traffic from families, workers, commuters, solid median income
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- RE: Legacy Italian Breakfast/lunch Local Gem
- Contact: Shawn Charles
Quick Facts
| Asking Price: | $299,000 | |
| Annual Revenue: | $750,000 | |
| Net Profit: | Not Disclosed | |
| Cash Flow: | $170,000 | |
| Total Debt: | Not Disclosed | |
| FF&E: | $450,000 | |
| Real Estate: | Not Disclosed | |
| Year Established: | 1981 | |
| Employees: | Not Disclosed | |
| BBN Listing #: | 1018483 | |
| Broker Reference #: | EH DELI |
Business Overview:
A rare chance to own a 45-year-old New Haven landmark in a proven, money-making location right off I-95 and minutes from Tweed Airport. This beloved Italian-style breakfast and lunch deli has served generations of locals, workers, and travelers with daily specials, unforgettable classics, and decades of goodwill that keep the business thriving.
The site delivers nonstop visibility, easy access, and a loyal customer base that fills the place Monday through Friday. With current hours of 5:30 AM–2:00 PM, the upside is enormous. Add Saturday and Sunday, introduce early dinner service, expand catering, launch online ordering and delivery, or add grab-and-go meals and Italian market retail. The demand is already here; the business simply isn’t open to capture it.
The 2,200 sq ft space includes a $100,000 state-of-the-art hood system, a walk-in freezer, a walk-in refrigerator, and an efficient line-and-prep layout. CTDOT reports 6,600+ cars/day on this corridor, surrounded by dense residential neighborhoods and strong daytime traffic. The area’s solid median income and high delivery demand make this an ideal hub for fast casual, takeout, and catering.
This is a fully turnkey operation with a state-of-the-art kitchen, strong history, and unmatched potential. Opportunities of this caliber don’t come around often. CALL NOW; this one will move quickly.
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Property Features and Assets:
2,200 sq ft restaurant space with strong curb appeal; market rent approx. $4,900/month; $100,000 state-of-the-art hood system; full walk-in freezer and walk-in refrigerator; efficient high-volume line and prep layout; turnkey kitchen built for the breakfast/lunch rush and ready for expanded hours.
Market Competition and Expansion:
Market Pros: 6,600+ cars/day per CTDOT, dense Annex/East Shore residential base, strong daytime traffic from families, workers, commuters, solid median income ideal for fast casual/takeout/delivery, high delivery demand zone, minutes from Tweed Airport and I-95 for nonstop visibility and access, perfect for takeout and delivery
Growth & Expansion: Currently open Mon–Fri 5:30 AM–2:00 PM, add Sat/Sun for instant revenue lift; add early dinner for major untapped market; expand catering to local businesses and airport traffic, add online ordering and delivery platforms; introduce weekend specials, grab and go meals, prepared foods, or Ita
Reason for Selling:
Other business interest. Kindly ask the seller for more information.
Additional Details:
- The property is Leased.
- The owner is willing to train/assist the new owner.
- This is not homebased business opportunity.
- This is not a franchise resale opportunity
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