Mexican Restaurant

Business Overview:

The Company is a long-established fast-casual restaurant concept specializing in fresh, made-to-order Mexican cuisine. Founded in the mid-2000s, the business has operated continuously for over 20 years and has developed a loyal and repeat customer base.

The concept emphasizes speed, consistency, generous portions, and fresh ingredients. It operates primarily as a grab-and-go model with limited seating, supporting strong lunch and dinner demand while maintaining operational efficiency.

Day-to-day operations are handled by an experienced operating partner and management team, providing continuity and reducing reliance on ownership involvement. The business is well-positioned for a smooth ownership transition.

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Property Features and Assets:

The Company operates from a leased commercial space in a walkable commercial district. The location benefits from steady foot traffic and proximity to complementary businesses and community activity.

The facility includes:

• A customer-facing service line designed for efficient throughput

• A well-sized commercial kitchen relative to the concept

• Dedicated prep and grill areas supporting fresh, in-house preparation

• Storage and back-of-house space with reconfiguration potential

The layout effectively supports current operations while offering flexibility for expanded catering or alternative operational uses. Seasonal outdoor seating has been utilized in the past, further enhancing customer experience.

Assets = $204,638    

Market Competition and Expansion:

The Company operates within the fast-casual Mexican dining segment, alongside both national brands and independent operators. Despite increased competition over time, the business has maintained strong performance and customer loyalty.

Competitive strengths include:

• Long-standing brand recognition

• A differentiated fast-casual model relative to full-service restaurants

• A loyal customer base that values consistency and familiarity

• Strong positioning within its immediate trade area

New market entrants have not materially impacted performance and, in some cases, have reinforced customer preference for the Company’s established concept.

The business offers several attractive growth opportunities for a new owner:

1. Catering Expansion
   Catering is currently underutilized and could be grown through focused marketing, menu expansion, or operational optimization.

2. Alcohol Sales
   Reintroducing limited alcohol service could increase average transaction value and enhance evening sales.

3. Space Optimization
   Reconfiguring underutilized back-of-house areas could improve efficiency or support higher-volume catering.

4. Enhanced Marketing Efforts
   Digital marketing, loyalty programs, and partnerships with nearby businesses could drive incremental traffic.

5. Event-Based Upside
   Periodic large-scale events in the surrounding area have historically generated sales spikes and could be leveraged more strategically.

6. Concept Replication or Refinement
   The concept has demonstrated durability and scalability and could be replicated or adapted by an experienced operator.

Reason for Selling:

Owner wishes to step away and pursue other interests. Kindly ask the seller for more information.

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