Caribbean-Inspired Coffee Shop in Newark, NJ

Business Description

HS Listing ID-68101

Financials & Revenue

POS Sales (YTD 2025): ~$160,000 (January–October 2025)

Average Monthly Revenue (Café): ~$16,000–$20,000

Online Sales~$25,000–$30,000 per month

Average Annual Revenue (Combined): ~$500,000–$600,000

Gross Margins by Category:

Coffee Beverages (In-store): 85%

Packaged Coffee (Retail/Online): 70%

Chocolate Drinks: 65%

Teas: 60%

Skincare: 55%

Merchandise: 65%

Operations & Employees

Staff: 1 Full-Time Barista Lead + 3 Part-Time Employees

Key Employee: Experienced barista overseeing daily operations, inventory, and customer service

Owner Involvement: 2–3 days per week; oversees operations, marketing, and purchasing

Operating Hours:

Monday–Saturday: 7:00 AM – 6:30 PM

Sunday: 11:00 AM – 6:30 PM

Lease Terms: 5-year lease (through 2028) with renewal option

Monthly Rent: $3,700

Utilities: ~$300/month

Annual Rent Escalation: 3%

Condition: Fully built-out café with espresso bar, refrigeration units, and display equipment

Inventory & Suppliers

Inventory Value: ~$7,000–$9,000 (finished goods + raw materials)

Online Presence & Marketing

Monthly Web Traffic: ~18,000–25,000 visitors

Conversion Rate: 2.5%–3%

Social Media Reach:

25K+ Instagram followers

10K+ Facebook followers

8,000+ active newsletter subscribers

Marketing Spend: ~$1,500/month (Meta + Google Ads)

Recurring Costs: Shopify, Klaviyo, social media management tools

Customer Base

Active Café Customers: ~2,000–2,500 unique visitors/month

Online Customers: ~12,000 active annual shoppers

Repeat Rate: 40% online repeat purchase rate

Programs: Loyalty rewards and online subscription coffee service

Customer Feedback: Consistently high ratings on Google and Yelp for quality and service

Legal & Compliance

Legal Issues: None

Licenses & Permits: All city health, food, and business permits current

Intellectual Property:

Registered Trademarks

Proprietary Assets: Custom drink recipes, coffee blends, and skincare formulations

Growth & Expansion Opportunities

Wholesale Growth: Scalable partnerships with grocery stores and hotels

Franchise Model: Brand is franchise-ready with streamlined systems and loyal customer base

Product Line Expansion: Ready-to-drink beverages, bottled cold brew, and spa/wellness line opportunities

Store Buildout Investment: ~$85,000–$90,000 in equipment, furniture, and interior design

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Additional details: - Listing status: Active - Revenue: $550,000 - EBITDA: Not Disclosed - Cash flow: Not Disclosed - Reason for selling: Other business interests. - Real estate: Leased - Intermediary: Mike Steinberg · Hedgestone Business Advisors · 646-679-6258 - Source listing: https://www.bizbuysell.com/business-opportunity/caribbean-inspired-coffee-shop-in-newark-nj/2434014/

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