Maryland Turnkey Cafe Keep the Franchise or Bring Your Concept

ELLICOTT CITY, Maryland

Asking Price	$200,000	Year Established	2017
Annual Revenue	$442,764	Reason for Selling	Relocation
Annual P/L	$0	Attention	Andrea Szabo
Annual Cash Flow	$0	Listing Number	1016124
# of Employees	5	Business Category	Food & Beverage: Restaurants, Fast Food, Deli

Business Overview:

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 New
A 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 Faster
The 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 Traffic
The 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 Training
The 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 Own
Whether 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.
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Property Features and Assets:

3 Compartment Sink<br>Espresso Latte Machine<br>Under Counter Cooler<br>Other Refrigeration<br>Ice Machine<br>Sandwich Prep Coolers<br>Blenders<br>POS System

Market Competition and Expansion:

Established national brand: A recognized bubble tea franchise with a substantial U.S. footprint and established operating systems.<br>Growing consumer category: Bubble tea has moved well beyond a niche product, with major brands continuing to expand across the U.S.<br>Strong brand recognition: The franchise benefits from an established name, standardized products, marketing support, and a loyalty/app platform.<br>Broad customer appeal: Customizable tea, milk tea, fruit drinks, slushes and toppings allow the concept to appeal to a wide range of customers.<br>Digital ordering and loyalty: The app supports ordering ahead, rewards, promotions and digital gift cards, helping encourage repeat business.<br>Established customer base: Multiple Maryland locations, demonstrating existing awareness of the brand throughout the state.<br>Competitive category: shops may compete through unique flavors, lower pricing, specialty ingredients, entertainment or a more personalized customer experience.

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