Turnkey Restaurant Asset Opportunity

Restaurants & Food Businesses for Sale

• Primary Category: Mexican Restaurants for Sale

This offering represents the opportunity to acquire a fully built-out, operational restaurant facility located in Highland, CA. The transaction is being structured strictly as an asset sale, excluding the existing business name, branding, goodwill, and historical intellectual property.
The opportunity is ideally suited for:
Existing restaurant operators
Multi-unit restaurant groups
Franchise operators
Chef-driven concepts
Buyers seeking a second-generation restaurant space with alcohol service capabilities
The business generated approximately $744,574 in annual gross revenue, demonstrating an established operating location and proven customer traffic history. However, the transaction should be viewed primarily as an acquisition of:
Turnkey restaurant infrastructure
Existing FF&E and kitchen equipment
Leasehold improvements
Transferable liquor license
Immediate operational readiness
The offering avoids the substantial time, permitting, and capital expenditures associated with developing a restaurant from the ground up.
Investment Highlights
Fully Built-Out Restaurant Facility
The location includes a complete commercial restaurant buildout with:
Commercial hood system
Grease trap infrastructure
Refrigeration and prep stations
Dining area improvements
Existing utility infrastructure
Installed FF&E
The facility is operational and capable of immediate reopening under a new concept.
Valuable California Liquor License Included
The sale includes a transferable liquor license with an estimated standalone market value of approximately $100,000.
In California, liquor licenses are supply-constrained and can represent a significant barrier to entry for restaurant operators seeking alcohol sales capabilities.
Immediate Operational Readiness
A buyer may avoid:
Ground-up construction timelines
Extensive permitting delays
Major infrastructure installation costs
Initial restaurant buildout expenses
This significantly accelerates speed-to-market for a new operator or concept.
Rebranding Opportunity
Because the business name and branding are excluded from the sale, the opportunity offers buyers:
A clean operational platform
Freedom to implement a new concept
Ability to reposition pricing and operations
Potential to improve margins and labor efficiency
Business Overview
Transaction Structure
Asset Sale Only
Included Assets:
Furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E)
Commercial kitchen equipment
Leasehold improvements
Existing restaurant infrastructure
Transferable liquor license
Operational systems tied to physical assets
Excluded Assets:
Business name
Logos and trademarks
Recipes and proprietary branding
Historical goodwill
Accounts receivable
Historical liabilities
Financial Snapshot
Metric Amount
Annual Revenue $744,574
Labor Expense $355,321
Labor % of Revenue 47.7%
Estimated SDE Range $50K – $100K
Recommended Asking Price $249,000
Operational Commentary
Historical revenue demonstrates the viability of the location and customer traffic base; however, elevated labor costs suggest operational inefficiencies and/or owner involvement.
As a result, the valuation places greater emphasis on:
Tangible infrastructure
Replacement cost savings
Operational readiness
Liquor license value
rather than historical cash flow performance.
Asset Valuation Summary
Asset Category Estimated Value
Turnkey Restaurant Buildout $100K – $150K
Liquor License ~$100K
Total Estimated Value $200K – $250K
Replacement Cost Perspective
A new operator attempting to replicate this opportunity from scratch would likely incur:
Category Estimated Cost
Commercial Buildout $120K – $250K+
Kitchen Equipment & FF&E $75K – $150K
Liquor License Acquisition ~$100K
Permitting / Delays / Soft Costs Significant
The offered acquisition price of $249,000 represents a substantial discount to replacement cost while providing immediate occupancy and operational capability.
Ideal Buyer Profile
This opportunity is best suited for:
Existing restaurant operators seeking expansion
Franchise groups seeking second-generation space
Independent chef/operators
Buyers with a new concept requiring alcohol service
Experienced hospitality groups
This opportunity is likely less suitable for passive investors seeking stabilized cash flow.
Strategic Opportunity
A new operator may benefit from:
Rebranding the location
Optimizing labor structure
Updating menu/pricing strategy
Expanding alcohol sales
Introducing operational efficiencies
The absence of brand transfer allows the buyer to reposition the business entirely under a new identity and operational model.
Risk Factors
The following considerations have been incorporated into pricing:
No transfer of existing brand or goodwill
Elevated historical labor costs
Limited historical financial visibility
Potential revenue reset following rebranding
Buyer responsibility for operational transition
These risks are reflected in the discounted asset-based valuation methodology utilized.
Please contact Scott Price at [email protected]