This is an opportunity to acquire a fully built, award-recognized boutique inn and restaurant operation that is currently manager-run and materially under-optimized, offering clear pathways to revenue and margin expansion across lodging, food service, and events.
The business operates within a meticulously renovated historic property under a separate ownership entity, allowing a buyer to control a rare hospitality platform without the capital burden of real estate ownership.
Business Overview
This operation combines a six-suite boutique inn with a well-established full-service restaurant and tavern, widely regarded as a destination dining experience in its regional market. Since its revitalization in 2020, the business has earned strong critical recognition and built a loyal local and regional following, while also attracting destination travelers tied to the area’s historic significance.
The asset benefits from limited direct competition due to zoning barriers, historic constraints, and liquor license scarcity, creating a defensible market position with meaningful pricing power.
Key Financial Highlights
- Annual Revenue: ~$750,000 (combined inn & restaurant)
- Owner’s Discretionary Earnings: Currently modest due to staffing model and underutilization
- Lodging Revenue: ~$100,000 annually from six suites, with material upside
- Restaurant Capacity: ~125 seats plus outdoor and private dining
- Financials reflect a manager-run structure with excess labor and constrained operating hours.
Operational Details
The business is currently operated with a General Manager/Chef, additional kitchen leadership, and approximately 25–30 part-time staff, many drawn from local colleges and long-tenured hospitality workers. Systems are in place for reservations, POS, payroll, and scheduling, but hours, throughput, and revenue per available seat remain well below market potential.
Restaurant service operates on a limited weekly schedule, creating immediate upside through expanded days, service periods, and event utilization.
Liquor License Advantage
The sale includes a Full R liquor license, a scarce and transferable asset that materially enhances profitability through alcohol margins, private events, and premium dining experiences. This license significantly lowers barriers to expansion and strengthens long-term operational flexibility.
Reason for Sale
Ownership has decided to step back from active involvement after successfully restoring and stabilizing the operation, creating an opportunity for a new owner to scale the business into its next phase.
Growth Opportunities
- Increase lodging utilization through dynamic pricing, yield management, and expanded marketing
- Extend restaurant operating days/hours to better leverage fixed costs
- Expand private dining, chef’s table experiences, and special events
- Improve labor efficiency and food cost controls under owner-led or optimized management
- Leverage reputation and awards to drive destination traffic and group bookings
Ideal Buyer Profile
This opportunity is well-suited for an experienced hospitality operator, self-funded searcher, or investor-backed management team seeking a manager-run platform with clear operational levers and defensible market positioning. A hands-on owner or disciplined operator could materially improve cash flow within the existing footprint.
For more information on this opportunity, including detailed financials and operational insights, please submit a business inquiry.
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