Business for Sale: Self-Service / Take-Away Restaurant in Central Bucharest, with over 16 Years of Activity

The Romanian Business Exchange (RBE Connect) presents for sale a well known and profitable HoReCa business with over 16 years of organic growth.

The business is well recognized for its product quality, financial stability, and solid customer base.

The business for sale is a self-service and take-away restaurant operating in a prime, high-traffic location in central Bucharest.

Situated near major universities, office buildings, and highly populated residential areas, it benefits of a steady stream of students, local corporate employees, and loyal recurring customers.

The sale of the business is driven solely by the fact that the owners have relocated from Bucharest and can no longer manage daily operations directly.

General Information

• 16+ years of continuous operation
• A stable, profitable, family-owned business
• A well-known and respected local brand developed completely organically—with no marketing or advertising
• Debt-free with no outstanding loans or liabilities
• Prime, high-visibility location with an established and strong commercial footprint
• Long-term lease agreement valid until 2029, with an option to renew

Financial Performance

• Average annual turnover (last 3 years): approximately €500,000 / year
• Annual net profit: approximately €60,000
• Performance for the first 5 months of 2026:
  • Turnover: over €200,000
  • Net profit: approximately €25,000
• Sales Averages:
  • Over RON 10,000 / day
  • Over 150 customers / day, operating 5 days a week. The activity can be extended also during the weekend (the actual owners are not living in Bucharest and therefore decided to operate only 5 days/week)

The Location

The restaurant operates in a spacious and versatile commercial property:

• 240 sqm indoor built area
• Approximately 200 sqm private outdoor courtyard
• Monthly Rent: €4,800, secured by a stable lease agreement that ensures long-term operational continuity for the new owner.

Business Model

• Revenue Breakdown: Currently, approximately 80% of revenues are generated from take-away orders.
• Customer Base: Highly loyal and predominantly recurring clients.
• Operations: The business runs on well-structured, efficient, and fully streamlined operational processes.
• Market Standing: The restaurant is locally renowned for high-quality food, rapid service speed, an excellent reputation, and operational stability.

The Team & Transition

• The activity is supported by approximately 10 employees, most of whom have been with the company for a long time. Key staff members are available to continue under the new ownership.
• To ensure a seamless and highly efficient handover, the current owners are willing to provide full operational support, consulting, and a comprehensive transfer of know-how for a transition period of up to 6 months.

What is Included in the Sale?

The investor will acquire a fully operational, turnkey business including:

• The commercial brand and trading name
• Fully functional, turnkey operations with 16+ years of proven systems
• The know-how and supplier relationships
• An established, recurring customer database
• A high-performing, stable team
• Documented operational and production processes
• Tangible fixed assets and inventory valued at approximately €33,000
• The ability to continue operations immediately with zero downtime

Growth and Scaling Potential

While the business is already steadily profitable, there are multiple directions for growth:

• Developing the location into a modern sit-down bistro concept
• Expanding into B2B and corporate catering services
• Developing own deliveries and through online platforms
• Implementing digital marketing, social media campaigns, and brand promotion
• Increasing indoor/outdoor seating capacity to boost dine-in revenue
• Hosting private and corporate events
• Upgrading of refrigeration equipment
• Expanding the brand nationwide through a franchise model or by opening new locations
• Accessing EU funds for technological modernization

With active management and a modern development strategy, the business has the clear potential to significantly increase—or even double—its turnover within the next 1–2 years.

Ideal Buyer Profile

This opportunity is perfectly suited for:

• Entrepreneurs looking to take over a profitable business with immediate cash flow and clear scaling potential
• Families seeking a low-risk, pre-validated business entry into the entrepreneurship space
• Existing HoReCa operators and investors looking to expand their portfolio and footprint
• Investment funds or angel investors targeting stable, cash-flow-generating small businesses
• Entrepreneurs who want to enter the Bucharest market by acquiring a turnkey business with many years of activity

Transaction Details

• Asking Price: €300,000
• Reason for Sale: The owners have relocated from Bucharest and want to focus on other personal projects, which is why they decided to transfer the business to a new owner.

Confidentiality

To protect the business, additional information will be provided only to qualified buyers, after signing a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA).

Interested parties are invited to contact us via the attached form, by email at co**********@*be.ro, or by phone at 0040212665677