This established, limited-service sandwich restaurant has operated successfully for years in a walkable, historic small-town downtown in Southwest Michigan's popular Harbor Country tourist region — roughly an hour from South Bend, Indiana and under two hours from Chicago. The business occupies a highly visible corner-lot storefront at the intersection of two of the town's busiest streets, with U.S. Highway traffic passing directly in front of the location carrying over 7,000 vehicles per day.
The concept is simple, replicable, and easy to operate: made-to-order sandwiches, wraps, and subs served from a compact commercial kitchen with counter service and casual seating. The straightforward menu and operating model make this an ideal opportunity for an owner-operator or a first-time restaurant buyer, with minimal specialized staffing or culinary expertise required.
The town draws steady year-round local demand supplemented by strong seasonal tourist and day-trip traffic from the greater Chicago and South Bend metro areas, particularly during the spring and summer months. The business currently operates limited hours (11 AM–5 PM daily, closed Sunday mornings), leaving significant untapped upside for a new owner willing to extend hours, add weekend/evening service, or bring on third-party delivery (DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub) — none of which the current owner has pursued.
Key Highlights
High-visibility corner location at the intersection of the town's busiest cross-streets, with U.S. Highway frontage carrying 7,000+ vehicles per day
Turnkey — includes all FF&E and inventory at close
Financial Information
$125,000
Asking Price
$39,248
Cash Flow
$237,000
Gross Revenue
N/A
Down Payment
N/A
Adjusted EBITDA
Business Location
City:
Confidential
State:Michigan
Reason for Sale
Retirement
Detailed information
Year Established:
Home Based:No
Franchise:No
Relocatable:No
Lender Prequalified:No
SBA Prequalified:No
Part-Time Employees:4
Contractors:N/A
Owner Worked Hours/w:20
Inventory Included: Yes
Inventory Value:
$5,000
Monthly Rent:
$1,100
Real Estate Available: Yes
Real Estate Included: No
Real Estate Value:
N/A
Building Size: 1100
FF&E Included?: Yes
FF&E Value: $20,000
Training/Support
Seller training/transition period to be negotiated as part of the transaction.
Facilities
Leased commercial space; corner storefront with street-facing signage exposure, counter-service layout, and casual customer seating area. Lease details available to qualified buyers upon signing of NDA.
Real Estate Description
Located in Southwest Michigan's Harbor Country — a popular Lake Michigan lakeshore tourist region roughly an hour from South Bend, Indiana and under two hours from Chicago — this business occupies a highly visible corner-lot storefront in a walkable, historic small-town downtown known for antique shops, galleries, and farm-to-table dining. The site sits directly on a U.S. Highway corridor carrying over 7,000 vehicles per day at the intersection of the town's two busiest streets, giving it strong
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