NOT DISCLOSED, Georgia
| Asking Price |
$1,704,600 |
Year Established |
2004 |
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| Annual Revenue |
$1,807,235 |
Reason for Selling |
Owner is pursuing other business ventures |
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| Annual P/L |
$0 |
Attention |
Christopher Bean |
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| Annual Cash Flow |
$297,062 |
Listing Number |
1017311 |
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| # of Employees |
45 |
Business Category |
Food & Beverage: Restaurants, Fast Food, Deli |
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Business Overview:
A Truly One-of-a-Kind View Destination Restaurant & Experiential Dining Opportunity
This is a truly rare restaurant opportunity intended for experienced restaurant owner-operators, established restaurant groups, or strategic investment groups with the financial capacity and operational expertise to complete the acquisition. The opportunity is particularly well suited for a buyer seeking an established operation with a highly differentiated setting, loyal clientele, strong current performance, and meaningful additional growth potential.
Proof of funds and a signed Confidentiality Agreement (NDA) are required before confidential business information will be provided. Serious inquiries only.
The buyer will acquire a well-established full-service restaurant, bar, and event operation located in North Metro Atlanta. Operating from a multistory standalone facility, the business has served its market for approximately 20 years and has developed a distinctive reputation around an experience that extends well beyond the dining room.
The restaurant offers guests a truly memorable setting and one-of-a-kind panoramic views, creating an experiential component that is difficult to replicate. Guests are drawn not only by the food, beverage, and hospitality, but also by the opportunity to enjoy a dynamic backdrop that makes the restaurant a highly desirable destination for both first-time visitors and returning patrons.
The location provides a highly differentiated competitive position with no direct restaurant competition, creating a meaningful barrier to entry and a compelling long-term advantage for an experienced operator. The combination of an established customer base, distinctive setting, destination appeal, and limited direct competition provides a strong foundation for continued growth.
The operation is supported by a large, experienced team of long-tenured employees and an established General Manager. The current semi-absentee owner maintains a relatively limited operational role focused primarily on food ordering, shift scheduling, and payroll. This creates an attractive transition opportunity for an experienced restaurant operator seeking an established business with an existing management and staffing infrastructure.
The General Manager is capable of assuming the owner's current responsibilities should a buyer elect to transition the business toward a fully absentee ownership model. This provides an experienced buyer with the flexibility to maintain the existing structure or further delegate day-to-day responsibilities as the operation evolves.
The business also benefits from a long-term lease with nearly a decade remaining on the assumable lease term, approximately $80,000 in FF&E, $35,000 in inventory, and approximately $300,000 in leasehold improvements.
The business is demonstrating significant momentum in 2026. Year-to-date revenue is approximately $1.75 million, with projected full-year revenue of approximately $2.63 million based on current performance and a 2026 SDE run rate of approximately $559,306. The seller has streamlined the operation and improved operating efficiency, resulting in approximately 19.7% Net Operating Income, representing a particularly strong operating margin for an established full-service restaurant.
Significant Growth Opportunities
A new owner has several identifiable avenues for continued growth, including:
Expanding operating days and hours beyond the current schedule
Continuing and expanding digital marketing initiatives
Increasing awareness among new customer segments throughout the broader North Metro Atlanta market
Further leveraging the restaurant's distinctive setting and experiential appeal
Exploring the potential addition of an outdoor deck and dining area
Expanding private events, group dining, and other revenue-generating opportunities
This is an unusual opportunity to acquire an established restaurant with a highly differentiated destination setting, established customer base, experienced management, strong current financial performance, and multiple identifiable avenues for future growth.
For a qualified restaurant operator or strategic buyer, the combination of the location, experience, operating history, and scarcity of comparable opportunities makes this a particularly compelling acquisition candidate.
Property Features and Assets:
Market Competition and Expansion:
<p>Elevation Chophouse & Skybar has a highly differentiated location on the grounds of Cobb County International Airport, where competing food service businesses are not permitted. The restaurant benefits from views of airport activity, an established presence as an anchor tenant, and an expanded parking area. Its combination of full-service dining, bar service, and event offerings creates an experience designed to attract business professionals, families, and special-occasion customers.</p><p><br> The business offers several opportunities for growth, including extending operating hours, particularly on currently closed days, and further developing the restaurant's outdoor space. The owner has identified the potential for an exterior remodel with a deck and expanded outdoor area, as well as possible interior improvements. Continued investment in digital marketing, advertising, and customer development could provide additional opportunities to increase revenue.<br><br></p>
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