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Asking Price: $300,000

Turnkey Restaurant Opportunity with Long-Term Lease in Ellicott City

Ellicott City, MD
Howard County

Presented by We Sell Restaurants, bring your concept, your menu, and your vision to this impressive second-generation restaurant for sale opportunity in sought-after Howard County, Maryland. With approximately 3,000 square feet, seating for 75, a fully built-out commercial kitchen, and a lease extending through December 2033 at approximately $9,300 per month, this opportunity gives an experienced operator a significant head start over building a restaurant from the ground up.Imagine opening your doors without taking on the time, expense, and uncertainty of a major restaurant buildout. The infrastructure is already here—including a double hood system, in-ground grease trap, twin fryers, commercial cooking equipment, walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer, under-counter refrigeration, sandwich prep coolers, ice machine, and extensive smallwares. The result is a space designed for efficient service and ready to be transformed into your next restaurant concept.The approximately 3,000-square-foot restaurant for sale layout provides the flexibility today's operators are looking for. With a dining room accommodating approximately 75 guests, a service counter, and a well-equipped kitchen, the space could work for a variety of concepts—from full-service dining and fast casual to takeout, delivery, or a hybrid model. Surface parking provides convenience for dine-in customers, employees, delivery drivers, and pickup orders.The real opportunity? You are not buying someone else's vision—you are gaining the infrastructure to build your own. Rebrand the space, introduce your own cuisine, develop your own menu, and create an experience designed around today's customer. The existing restaurant infrastructure can potentially save months of construction and permitting while allowing you to direct more of your capital toward branding, marketing, staffing, and launching your concept.The location benefits from the broader Howard County market, known for strong household incomes, established residential communities, a diverse customer base, and a robust dining culture. This is an opportunity to position a fresh concept within an established commercial environment rather than starting from zero in an unproven market.There are also multiple avenues to expand the business model. Depending on the concept and applicable approvals, a new owner could explore beer and wine service, catering, delivery, online ordering, corporate accounts, loyalty programs, and targeted digital marketing. The flexibility of the space allows the next operator to build a business model around the customer segments and revenue channels that best fit the new concept.A staff of approximately eight may be available to convey, and training is negotiable to help facilitate a smooth transition. Current operating hours are Sunday through Thursday from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM and Friday and Saturday until 9:30 PM, leaving room for a new owner to evaluate hours and operations based on their concept.Lease terms offer long-term stability, with the current lease extending through December 2033 and options available for additional longevity. The lease is subject to landlord approval and qualification of the proposed buyer.Priced at $300,000, this is a compelling opportunity for an experienced restaurateur, chef, franchisee, or entrepreneur who wants to avoid the expense and lengthy timeline of a ground-up restaurant buildout. Whether you're expanding an existing brand, launching your first concept, or looking for a strategic second location, this space gives you the foundation—now bring the vision.Qualified buyers may also inquire about unsecured lending of up to $500,000, potentially allowing you to preserve working capital while launching or expanding your business.By providing your phone number to We Sell Restaurants, you are agreeing to receive text notifications.

Cash Flow Not Disclosed
Revenue $685,716

Asking Price: $200,000

Maryland Turnkey Cafe Keep the Franchise or Bring Your Concept

Ellicott City, MD
Howard County

Own a turnkey second generation cafe for sale in Gambrills, Maryland and bring your vision to life in a space where much of the expensive groundwork is already complete. From We Sell Restaurants, priced at $200,000, this asset sale offers a restaurant-ready footprint with existing infrastructure, seating, and an efficient layout already in place.This cafe for sale opportunity offers two paths for the next owner: continue with the existing franchise concept and benefit from an established brand, or change the concept and create something of your own, subject to applicable franchise, lease, and permitted-use requirements. This flexibility makes the opportunity attractive to both franchise-minded buyers and entrepreneurs looking for a ready-made restaurant space.Keep the Franchise or Create Something NewA buyer who likes the existing concept may have the opportunity to continue the established franchise, maintaining the brand and operating model, subject to franchisor approval and transfer requirements.Prefer your own concept? The space is well suited for coffee, specialty beverages, bubble tea, smoothies, juices, sandwiches, salads, baked goods, desserts, grab-and-go offerings, or other light-prep food and beverage concepts.The ability to maintain the existing franchise or develop a new concept gives buyers flexibility to take advantage of the current setup or use it as a launchpad for their own vision.Get Into Business FasterThe existing restaurant infrastructure, seating, and efficient layout provide a significant head start over a vacant retail space. A new owner can potentially avoid many of the costs and delays associated with a complete restaurant buildout and focus instead on branding, menu development, signage, marketing, staffing, and customer acquisition.The approximately 25-seat dining area creates an established customer-facing environment, while the compact footprint supports an efficient operation. The space can also be adapted for display cases, grab-and-go products, retail merchandise, or additional prep space.Strong Retail and Community TrafficThe cafe is positioned within a busy shopping center surrounded by national retailers, restaurants, services, entertainment, and residential communities. Abundant shared parking makes the location convenient for dine-in, takeout, and pickup customers.The surrounding area also benefits from nearby schools, childcare, residential neighborhoods, and family-oriented businesses, creating additional potential customer traffic throughout the day and after school. Retail activity, nearby residents, employees, families, and commuters provide multiple opportunities to build repeat business.Existing Team and TrainingThe cafe currently operates Tuesday through Sunday from 12 PM to 9 PM with a team of five employees familiar with the operation and service standards. Training is available to help the incoming owner transition smoothly.An experienced operator may see opportunities to expand hours, introduce new products, improve marketing, add catering or delivery, or develop additional revenue streams. A first-time entrepreneur can benefit from stepping into an existing restaurant environment rather than starting from scratch.Make It Your OwnWhether you want to continue an established franchise or create something completely new, this opportunity provides a valuable head start. Qualified buyers may also explore unsecured lending up to $500,000, potentially providing flexibility for acquisition, startup expenses, branding, inventory, and working capital.At $200,000, this is an opportunity to acquire a turnkey second generation cafe in a strong Anne Arundel County retail environment and choose the direction that best fits your goals.Contact We Sell Restaurants today to learn more or bring your offer.By providing your phone number to We Sell Restaurants, you are agreeing to receive text notifications.

Cash Flow Not Disclosed
Revenue $442,764

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