Wine-Focused Bistro/Restaurant

Wine-Focused Bistro with Strong Revenue & Strategic Growth Potential – Northern Virginia

Executive Summary
This opportunity presents a well-established, wine-centric bistro located in one of Northern Virginia’s most desirable and high-income markets. Blending European-inspired cuisine with a robust wine program and stylish ambiance, the business is positioned in a high-visibility anchor location with a loyal customer base and consistent revenue exceeding $1.4M annually. Operating under a fully staffed model with limited marketing spend, the brand offers immediate expansion potential for a strategic buyer through event monetization, delivery, and enhanced digital outreach.

Key Highlights
Feature Details
Revenue Base Consistent top-line performance – ~$1.4M projected for 2024
Concept Wine-focused bistro with curated wine club, cellar sales, and elevated dining
Location Prime Northern Virginia plaza with high foot traffic and visibility
Capacity 60 indoor | 80 outdoor | 20-seat bar | 12 beer taps | 2 walk-in coolers
Operational Model Fully managed with semi-absentee owner structure
Wine Program 100-member wine club | Monthly wine dinners | Retail wine sales
Retail Sales $5K–$20K per month depending on seasonal promotions
Inventory Approximately $30,000 in wine and beverage stock
Marketing Growth driven organically – 1,000+ email list, social media presence; no paid advertising to date
Lease Favorable 10-year lease with all-in monthly cost of ~$13,200; renewable
Licensing Transferable liquor license; no encumbrances
Staffing Experienced team of 20+ employees – all retained post-sale
Growth Avenues High-impact levers include catering, delivery, expanded hours, digital marketing, and event programming


Financial Overview
The business has remained revenue-positive through a period of operational investment, with an experienced team in place and expanding demand for its concept. Recent adjustments to labor structure and fixed overhead have compressed profitability, creating an opportunity for the next owner to implement performance enhancements and margin growth. Full financials available under NDA.
Metric 2024 / Comparison
Gross Revenue $1,413,737 (2024 projected) vs. $1,494,470 (2022)
Gross Profit $832,515 (2024) vs. $882,391 (2022)
COGS $581,222 (2024) vs. $612,079 (2022)
Salaries & Wages $477,854 (2024) – reflects staffing investment
Rent $150,929 annually – all-inclusive
Marketing Spend $1,412 (2024) – organic growth achieved
Reported Net Income ($77,733) – transitional period focused on operational reinforcement


Transaction Summary
Offered as either an asset or stock sale, this business represents a turnkey platform for wine-focused operators or hospitality groups. The owner is open to flexible transition terms and is available for up to 6 months post-sale to support onboarding. Detailed financials, lease documents, equipment list, and transition plan available under NDA.

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