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Santa Cruz County, California
Quick Service Restaurant - Prime Downtown Location
$ 49,000
For more details, complete the NDA & Questionnaire Online: https://bit.ly/48eYvpn Located in a bustling downtown marketplace, this quick-service restaurant boasts a sleek $75,000 build-out and operates in a high-visibility, high-traffic area. The restaurant benefits from a steady stream of foot traffic from locals and tourists, providing excellent growth potential for hands-on operators or investors.
Santa Cruz, California
Seafood Restaurant - Premier Waterfront
$ 525,000
The thriving waterfront gem is now available for sale. Since opening in 2005, this beloved seafood restaurant has become a local favorite, offering an unbeatable combination of fresh, locally sourced cuisine, stunning harbor views, and a warm, casual atmosphere. This is your chance to step into a turnkey business with a proven track record and immense potential. Key Highlights: • Prime Location: features panoramic views of the marina and bay, attracting both locals and tourists year-round. • Established Reputation: Known for its fresh fish prepared to order, this restaurant has earned rave reviews for its fish tacos, shrimp scampi, and more, with a loyal customer base and a 4-star rating on platforms like Yelp. • Versatile Offerings: Features a diverse menu with gluten-free options, happy hour specials, and catering services for events, appealing to a wide audience. • Ample Amenities: Includes a full bar, private room for events, and convenient parking—perfect for enhancing the dining experience. • Proven Revenue Streams: Steady income from dine-in, takeout, delivery, and catering, with opportunities to expand through marketing and special events. • Charming Ambiance: Floor-to-ceiling windows offer breathtaking sunset views, making it an ideal spot for romantic dinners, work lunches, or celebrations. Business Details: • Established: 2005 • Size: Spacious dining area with a capacity for large gatherings • Operating Hours: Open Tuesday through Sunday, with flexible scheduling potential • Website: fully operational with online presence • Additional Features: Wheelchair accessible, weekend brunch, and BYO wine options with a corkage fee Opportunity: This sale presents a rare chance to acquire a well-established restaurant with a strong brand identity and a prime waterfront location. Whether you’re an experienced restaurateur or a passionate entrepreneur this institution offers a solid foundation to build upon. With its scenic setting and reputation for quality, there’s significant potential to increase revenue through targeted advertising, seasonal promotions, or expanding catering services.
Santa Cruz County, California
PREMIER PADDLE & FOIL SPORTS RETAILER
$ 499,000
COMPLETE NDA & BUYER PROFILE VIA THIS LINK: https://form.jotform.com/251776186661164 COVEWATER PADDLE SURF, INC. Established Coastal Retailer + E-Commerce Operation Includes Inventory, Furniture, Fixtures, & Equipment, Tradename, Website, and Social media Financial Overview -- Offered at: $499,000 -- Inventory: $380,000 – $400,000 -- Projected 2025 Gross Revenue: $670,000 -- Five-Year Average Gross Revenue (2020–2024): $606,000 -- 2025 YTD Growth (Jan–Aug vs. 2024): +32.6% Overview: Nationally recognized and locally beloved, this paddle and foil sports retailer has been a trusted resource for coastal enthusiasts since 2010. Originally launched as the first standup paddleboard (SUP) shop in North America, the business has grown into a go-to destination for high-performance water sports gear including SUP, hydrofoiling, wing foiling, electric foil assist, and Onewheel products. Key Highlights: • Sales trended up 32.6% 1st 3Q Y2025 over 1st 3Q Y2024 • First dedicated SUP shop in North America • Expanded inventory to include foiling, electric assist, and Onewheel • Exclusive dealer relationships with top global brands • Early adopter of FoilDrive; first North American retailer in 2021 • Host and sponsor of major events: Santa Cruz Paddle Fest, Jay Race, Pier-to-Pier • 2024 launch of a professionally built e-commerce site with nationwide shipping • Consistently voted #1 SUP shop in Monterey Bay since opening • Excellent customer feedback with 5-star Google and Yelp reviews • Thousands of engaged social media followers Business Details: • Customer Base: Local, destination, and nationwide online buyers • Revenue Streams: Retail sales, e-commerce, rentals, lessons, community events • E-Commerce: Fully integrated and rapidly growing platform launched in 2024 • Media & Marketing: Active YouTube content, email outreach, and brand-aligned events • Vendor Network: Strong brand relationships, including early access and exclusives Opportunity: With over a decade of name recognition, a growing national footprint, and a diverse, high-margin product mix, this business is well-positioned for continued growth. The current owner is stepping away due to health reasons, offering a turnkey opportunity with established systems, stable operations, and built-in demand. Ideal for an operator with experience in lifestyle retail, outdoor recreation, or direct-to-consumer e-commerce.
Santa Cruz County, California
Gourmet Soup And Sandwich Eatery - Award Winning
$ 95,000
Award-winning food with a loyal customer base and a fun, casual atmosphere is available in a prime mid-county shopping center. Recent adjustments to labor costs are expected to enhance profitability moving forward, and a favorable landlord is ready to collaborate with the new owner. This presents an excellent opportunity for the new owner to either take over the existing business or introduce a new non-competitive concept to the shopping center. There is ample parking for customers in the front lot and a back lot for employees and delivery. This 1,349 SF facility features a modern kitchen with a full hood, grease trap, and refrigeration. It's set up for both takeout and casual dining, with seating for 50 indoors and 20 outdoors (complete with an outdoor BBQ area), and a Type 41 ABC license (Beer & Wine). The business is finally returning to profitability post-pandemic, with sales starting to trend back up. While the current business model doesn't focus on catering, the landlord has indicated that keeping a catering/food truck would be acceptable in the back lot. Sale includes the concept and all recipes, and the owner will provide training. Listed for $65,000 Gross Sales (2023): $511,870 Gross Profit (2023): $387,553 Net Profit (2023): $7,230
Santa Cruz County, California
Speciality Crystal Shop - Well Established
$ 200,000
This is a well-established successful business with a strong sales history since 2014, including a high ratio of cash sales. Crystals, semi-precious stones, and specimens comprise roughly 50% of sales, with jewelry and metaphysical objects accounting for about 30% and beads and findings the remaining 20%. This store is the go-to spot for locals and tourists alike to find the broadest selection of fine gems, crystals, specimens, beads, findings and metaphysical objects in the region. It is conveniently located close to a museum, coffee houses, restaurants, and bookstores with other popular shops including an independent game store nearby. The premises occupy 1,115 sq ft. and the lease runs through March of 2025, with Landlord open to further extensions. Base rent is at $1,852.49 per month plus NNN of $356.80 per month (total $26,511 per year, including NNN), with annual CPI increases. Sources include regional wholesale sources as well as direct imports and bulk lot purchases yielding incredible Profit Margins ranging between 4x-6x for larger items, and as much as 15x-30x for smaller items. (Recent examples include an item purchased for $500 sold for $2490 and an object purchased for $700 sold for $7,000). Historically operating hours were 10AM-6PM 6 days per week, due to health reasons the store has only been open for minimal hours, operating 2-3 days per week in recent months, which will be reflected in the numbers for 2024.The business is being offered at little more than the cost of its inventory to attract new ownership to come in and carry on the tradition of a longtime respected establishment with a long list of dedicated and loyal customers. Listed for $200,000 (Includes estimated $150,000 inventory)
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