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San Mateo, San Mateo County, California
Profitable Turnkey Café 5-Day/Week Operation in Prime Commercial Hub, San Mateo
Asking Price
$109,000
Revenue
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Down
$109,000
Cash Flow
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Name: Soo kong Lim
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Soo kong Lim
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Description
Whether you are looking to own a café without the stress, cost, and uncertainty of a startup, expanding your footprint as an experienced Café operator, or pursuing a manageable business that supports a balanced work/life schedule, this opportunity is worth your serious consideration.
Asking Price: $109,000
Turnkey with Immediate Cashflow - Unlike building a café from scratch—which often requires significant build-out costs, permitting delays, construction challenges, and uncertain demand—this business allows a new owner to step in and immediately benefit from day-one cashflow.
Long Operating History & Proven Demand - The café is fully built-out, operating, and supported by an established base of customers, a proven location, and newly upgraded FF&E (2025). This significantly reduces risk and represents meaningful time and cost savings in comparison to launching a new concept.
The café has been successfully operating since 2003 and benefits from a steady stream of built-in customers consisting of office tenants within the campus and guests from a nearby long- and short-term stay hotel just steps away.
The space is approximately 1,000 square feet with both indoor and outdoor seating, and features a fresh, made-to-order menu that does not require a hood system, simplifying operations and reducing overhead.
There is no direct competition within the immediate campus or surrounding area.
Exceptional Lease Value - One of the most attractive aspects of this business is the low rent and exceptionally favorable lease arrangement. The monthly rent is just $1,100 and includes utilities, water, janitorial services, cleaning, and maintenance, resulting in remarkably low operating expenses and enhanced profitability.
Lifestyle-Friendly Schedule - The café is currently open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM and remains closed on weekends, offering a predictable schedule and a rare work/life balance in the food service industry.
Built-In Upside & Growth Potential
In addition to its established and profitable performance, the business offers several compelling avenues for growth.
Opportunities include expanding catering services for office tenants, developing collaborations with the adjacent hotel, and increasing online ordering and delivery. These enhancements could meaningfully increase revenue without requiring major operational changes.
This is a rare chance to acquire an attractive, profitable, and turnkey café with immediate cashflow, exceptionally low overhead, and a balanced operating schedule in a prime San Mateo commercial setting.
Ideal Buyer Profile This café is ideally suited for a husband-and-wife team, a first-time buyer seeking a simple and manageable operation, or a seasoned café operator looking to add a profitable and low-maintenance location.
The seller will provide training to ensure a smooth transition, and the only reason for sale is an upcoming relocation.
Disclaimer: Information has been provided by the Seller. Broker has not verified this information and makes no representation regarding its accuracy. Buyers are encouraged to conduct their own verification with financial and legal advisors.
Business Details
Year Established:
2003
Property Information
Size in Square Feet:
1,000 sqft
Posting Information
Posting ID:
5701364
Business Category:
Restaurants & Food
Business Types:
Cafe, Cafeteria
Attributes:
Training And Support
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Profitable Turnkey Café 5-Day/Week Operation in Prime Commercial Hub, San Mateo
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