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Sam And Louie’s Italian Restaurant For Sale

Iola, Kansas, US
Asking Price:
$350,000 Furniture / Fixtures and Inventory / Stock included
Sales Revenue:
$689,000
Cash Flow:
$100K - $250K

High-Margin, Turnkey Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria for Sale
Executive Summary
Seize a rare opportunity to own a thriving, community-favorite Italian Restaurant & New York Pizzeria. Skip the high setup costs, lengthy delays, and construction stress of a startup—this location is 100% operational, fully staffed, and cash-flowing from day one. Known for its family-friendly atmosphere and diverse menu (hand-tossed pizza, strombolis, pastas, and award-winning wings), this is an ideal venture for an ambitious owner-operator or investor seeking a turn-key business with a proven playbook.
The Franchise Advantage
Purchasing an established location within this franchise network gives you an immediate edge over independent restaurants:

  • Chain Buying Power & Immediate Savings
  • Lower Food & Supply Costs: Volume-based pricing on premium proprietary ingredients, packaging, and kitchen supplies.
  • Discounted Tech: Corporate-negotiated pricing on POS software and heavily reduced credit card processing rates.
  • Decades of Brand Equity
  • Proven Concept: A concept refined over 30 years, built to thrive in regional markets.
  • Menu Diversity: Expansive offerings drive high average ticket sizes, including gluten-free options, craft beers, and full Italian dinners.
  • Comprehensive Training & Systems
  • Immersive Protocol: Classroom and hands-on kitchen training covering prep, portion control, and management.
  • Turnkey Tech: Immediate access to an optimized POS network and operational systems.
  • Continuous Corporate Backing
  • Dedicated Field Support: Ongoing guidance from corporate directors on menu updates, vendor negotiation, and efficiency.
  • Proprietary Recipes: Access to locked-down, crowd-pleasing recipes and high-quality supply chains.
  • Advanced Digital Infrastructure
  • Online Ordering & Loyalty: Built-in web/mobile ordering and an active loyalty program to drive repeat business.
  • Done-For-You Marketing & Graphic Design
  • Fully Managed Website: Highly visible web presence optimized for local SEO so customers easily order online.
  • Marketing Assets: Corporate-provided graphics for print, digital menus, banners, and social media content (photography and video reels), eliminating freelance design costs.
  • Fully Integrated Payroll System
  • Simplified Admin: POS clock-ins sync directly to payroll.
  • Automated Taxes & Onboarding: The system automatically handles payroll tax filing, while new hires complete digital onboarding right from their smartphones.

Market Growth & Local Tourism
Beyond an established local customer base, the area is experiencing exciting economic momentum with the recent opening of a state park. The new state park brings a steady, growing influx of tourists, campers, and outdoor enthusiasts directly into the area. Ideally situated along a primary commercial corridor, the business is perfectly positioned to capture this expanding foot traffic and leverage local tourism for continued revenue growth.

Property Information

Real Estate:

Lease

Leasehold Rent:

$2,000 per annum

Location:

Ideally situated right at the main entrance to Walmart along Iola's primary commercial thoroughfare, this business commands exceptional visibility and non-stop exposure. Positioned in the heart of the town's highest-traffic retail corridor, the restaurant benefits from steady daily vehicle passes and direct access to built-in customer traffic from nearby major retailers.

Premises Details:

The business operates out of an attractive, free-standing building constructed in 2013, situated on a spacious one-acre lot. The property offers excellent accessibility, high-visibility street presence, and an expansive parking lot with ample space to comfortably accommodate high-volume daily customer traffic and large group gatherings.

Size in square feet:
3,250

Business Operation

Management type:
This business is owner operated.
Expansion Potential:

Sam & Louie’s offers immediate growth potential both within the business and across the expanding Iola community. In-store operations can easily scale by leveraging the restaurant's established catering services to expand revenue through local corporate events, private parties, community gatherings, and sports travel. Externally, Iola is positioned for increased regional tourism with the opening of Lehigh Portland State Park, bringing a steady influx of out-of-town outdoor enthusiasts, campers, and day-trippers directly into the area. Positioned right off a high-traffic corridor at the entrance to Walmart, the restaurant is uniquely situated to capture this new foot traffic, offering a buyer significant runway to grow sales, extend operating hours, and build on an already solid customer base.

Competition / Market:

Sam & Louie’s enjoys an exceptional market position as the exclusive Italian restaurant in Iola, giving it a unique advantage as the town's sole destination for authentic pasta, traditional Italian entrees, and specialized dining. Situated directly at the main entrance to Walmart along a high-traffic commercial corridor, the business benefits from continuous, high-volume exposure and steady daily traffic. With zero direct competition for its specialized menu in the local area, the restaurant draws a reliable customer base from both the immediate community and surrounding regional trade areas, offering a new operator stable demand and a well-established market footprint.

Reasons for selling:

The current owners are selling to pursue new career opportunities. They are fully dedicated to assisting with a smooth ownership transition and handing over a turn-key, well-regarded business to the next operator.

Trading hours:

Wed- Sun

Employees:
17
Years established:
13

Franchise Information

Franchise opportunity:

Franchise Resale

Franchise terms:

See attached Docs

Other Information

Support & training:

The seller is committed to ensuring a seamless transition and will provide 30 days of direct, hands-on, on-site training to cover daily operations, vendor relationships, and specialized recipes. Following the initial training period, the current owners will remain available on call for an additional 30 days to offer ongoing guidance, answer operational questions, and support the new owner as they fully step into the business.

Furniture / Fixtures value:
$90,000 - included in the asking price
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