HS Listing ID-73375
Established Pizzeria – $1.2M Sales | 16 Years in Business | Below-Market Rent
Business Overview
Type: Pizzeria / Italian Restaurant
Years established: 16 years
Current annual sales: approximately $1.2 million
Prior-year sales: approximately $1.25 million
2026 performance described as flat/slightly down
Debt-free business
No SBA loans or other major liabilities mentioned
Rent & Lease
Current rent: $5,600/month
Original rent was approximately $4,000/month
Historical annual rent increases of approximately 3%
Estimated current market rent: $8,500+/month
Landlord is described as hands-off
Tenant has historically paid for repairs and improvements
Owner intends to negotiate an extension/new lease term with landlord
Potential rent increase upon renewal
Final lease renewal terms are still pending
Owner Compensation
Approximately $160,000/year total owner compensation
Plus health insurance plan
Current ownership/management structure creates potential opportunities for a new owner to restructure management expenses
Some management costs may potentially be reduced
Ownership
Main owner currently owns approximately 65–68%
Partner owns approximately 32%
Business decisions are effectively handled 50/50
Owner has discussed potentially restructuring the ownership/sale proceeds to 50/50 with second owner.
Staffing
3 pizza makers
3 servers
1 floor manager who also serves
Second owner handles approximately 4 nights/week
Main owner handles approximately 1 night/week
Floor manager covers approximately 2 nights/week
Hours of Operation
Monday–Thursday: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Friday: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Saturday: 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Currently no weekday lunch service
Restaurant Space & Seating
Backyard/garden area enclosed with glass panels
Backyard can be utilized year-round and during inclement weather
Garden seats approximately 16 people during regular service
Can accommodate approximately 30 people for private gatherings
Total private-event capacity approximately 72 people
Front restaurant and backyard/private area can operate simultaneously
Basement includes:
Bathroom
Air conditioning
Walk-in box
Dishwashing area
Storage closet
Equipment & Physical Restaurant
Wood-burning pizza oven
Oven operates at approximately 950°F
Pizza bake time approximately 1–1.5 minutes
Special ventilation system installed for the oven
Ventilation described as up to code
POS system is Pixel Point
Older/server-based POS system, but owner considers it reliable
Physical restaurant is described as somewhat tired
Opportunity for renovation and/or concept refresh
Business prioritizes ingredient quality, consistency and dependable supplier relationships
Potential alternative mozzarella supplier discussed
Alternative cheese could potentially save approximately $0.80–$0.90 per pound, assuming comparable quality
Seller Situation / Reason for Sale
Owner has operated the restaurant for approximately 16 years
Has gradually become less involved in daily operations
Owner acknowledges having less energy/desire for day-to-day restaurant operations
Interested in pursuing other personal interests
Sale appears to be a lifestyle/transition decision rather than a distressed sale
Owner does not appear to be under pressure to sell immediately
Potential Growth Opportunities
Introduce weekday lunch service
Renovate/update the restaurant
Potential upscale pizza/concept redesign
Increase utilization of the private-event space
Increase utilization of the backyard/garden
Potentially reduce certain management expenses
Explore lower-cost ingredient sourcing while maintaining quality
Potential mozzarella savings of approximately $0.80–$0.90/lb were specifically discussed
Key Numbers at a Glance
Annual Sales: ~$1.2M
Owner Compensation: ~$160K + health insurance
Monthly Rent: $5,600
Annual Base Rent: ~$67,200
Years Established: 16
Private Event Capacity: ~72
Debt: None reported
Weekday Lunch: Currently not offered
Lease: Renewal/extension terms pending
A SIGNED CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THE EXACT LOCATION
