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San Diego, San Diego County, California
Italian Restaurant- Employee Run
Asking Price
$395,000
Revenue
$1,080,000
Down
Call/Email
Cash Flow
$180,000
Description
📍 Prime Location – San Diego, California
🔥 RARE OPPORTUNITY – ESTABLISHED SINCE 1954! 🔥
Take advantage of this well-known, long-standing Italian restaurant located in a high-traffic, busy area of San Diego. This is a fully operational, employee-run business with strong, consistent performance and a loyal customer base built over decades.
💼 Business Highlights
💰 Asking Price: $395,000
📊 Gross Sales: Approx. $90,000/Month
📈 Net Operating Income (NOI): $180,000/Year
👨🍳 Employee-Run Operation
🏆 Established Since 1954
📍 Prime, High-Visibility Location
✅ Why This Opportunity Stands Out
✔ Long-established brand with strong community presence
✔ Consistent revenue and solid cash flow
✔ Turnkey operation – fully staffed and running
✔ Ideal for owner-operator or investor
✔ Opportunity to increase revenue with extended hours, catering, or delivery
📩 Serious inquiries only
NDA & Proof of Funds required for additional details
Business Details
Year Established:
1954
Employees:
10
FE&E:
Yes
Reason for sale:
Owner retiring
Property Information
Size in Square Feet:
4,000 sqft
Lease Terms:
15
Lease & Tenant Information
Posting Information
Posting ID:
5648545
Business Category:
Restaurants & Food
Business Types:
Italian Restaurant
Attributes:
Absentee Run
Broker Cooperation
Training And Support
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Italian Restaurant- Employee Run
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