27 Years, Japanese & Korean Restaurant for sale, Hartford, CT

Business Description Rare opportunity to acquire a highly established and profitable Japanese & Korean restaurant with an exceptional 27-year operating history in Hartford, Connecticut. Located along one of the area’s well-traveled commercial corridors, this long-standing restaurant has built an excellent reputation and a loyal customer base through decades of consistent food quality, service, and authentic Japanese and Korean cuisine. The business generates strong annual sales and attractive profitability, making this an excellent opportunity for an experienced restaurant operator, chef-owner, family operation, or buyer seeking an established restaurant with proven cash flow. Unlike many urban restaurant locations, the business occupies a stand-alone building with ample on-site parking, providing customers with convenient access for dine-in, takeout, and pickup orders. The restaurant has become a recognized neighborhood dining destination and benefits from repeat customers developed over nearly three decades, along with continued exposure to customers from Hartford, West Hartford, and surrounding communities. The menu offers a broad selection of popular Japanese and Korean dishes, creating multiple revenue streams across lunch, dinner, dine-in, takeout, and delivery. This is a true turnkey restaurant opportunity with an established name, operating history, customer base, strong revenue, and proven profitability. *Investment Highlights 27 years of continuous operation Long-established Japanese & Korean restaurant Strong annual sales Excellent profitability Large and loyal repeat customer base Well-known reputation in the local community Highly visible Hartford location Convenient access to Hartford and West Hartford customer markets Stand-alone restaurant building Ample on-site customer parking Established lunch and dinner business Strong dine-in and takeout customer base Online ordering and delivery presence Broad Japanese and Korean menu with multiple customer segments Fully equipped and operational restaurant Experienced operation with proven business history Excellent opportunity for an owner-operator or experienced restaurant group Significant value in the restaurant’s longevity, reputation, and established customer relationships ***Reputation & Customer Base One of the most valuable assets of this business is the customer goodwill developed over 27 years of operation. The restaurant has accumulated a substantial base of repeat customers and maintains a strong online presence with a large volume of customer reviews and ratings. Customers regularly recognize the restaurant for its food quality, variety, value, and consistency. Its combination of Japanese favorites, sushi, Korean specialties, and popular lunch and dinner selections appeals to a broad demographic. For a new owner, this means the business is not starting from zero—the restaurant already has the recognition, customer relationships, operating history, and marketplace presence that can take decades to develop. Ad#:2540462 Detailed Information Employees: 15 (12 Full-time, 3 Part-time) Cash Flow (SDE): $300,000 Building SF: 3,000 Lease Expiration: 12/11/2031 Rent: $4,600 per month Facilities: All equipment and facilities are in excellent condition and have been well maintained. Competition: The restaurant is strategically positioned along the Farmington Avenue corridor in Hartford’s West End, between Downtown Hartford and West Hartford. This location provides access to a diverse customer base including neighborhood residents, professionals, employees, students, visitors, and customers traveling between Hartford and West Hartford. The surrounding West End is one of Hartford’s established residential neighborhoods, while nearby West Hartford continues to be a major dining, shopping, residential, and entertainment destination in the Greater Hartford market. The combination of an established Hartford location, easy automobile access, ample parking, and proximity to West Hartford provides the business with a strong and diversified trade area. Growth & Expansion: Although the business is already well established and profitable, a new owner may have additional opportunities to increase revenue through: Expanded social media and digital marketing Increased catering and corporate accounts Greater utilization of third-party delivery platforms Online ordering and customer loyalty programs Expanded takeout and family meal offerings Corporate lunch programs Private parties and group orders Targeted marketing to nearby Hartford and West Hartford residents and businesses Menu optimization and introduction of additional high-margin Korean and Japanese specialty items A motivated new operator could build upon the restaurant’s long-established reputation rather than having to create a customer base from the ground up. Support & Training: The current owner is committed to supporting the new owner after the sale and will provide training and transition assistance to ensure a smooth and successful transfer of the business. Reason for Selling: Retirement.