Bagel Bakery, Deli & Quick-Service Café with Catering
Off-MarketPittsburgh, PA
Established Bagel Bakery, Delicatessen, And Quick-service Café Offering Freshly Prepared Bagels, Baked Goods, Deli Items, And Customizable Catering Services.
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$1,100,000
$250,000
22.7%
1991
Past 24h
Customers
The business primarily serves walk-in retail customers, including local residents, students, university staff, and professionals from the surrounding commercial district. Customers also order through third-party delivery platforms, including Uber Eats, DoorDash, Grubhub, and Postmates. The business provides customized catering services and has potential to expand into wholesale distribution.
Customer Acquisition
The business primarily attracts customers through its long-standing reputation, established neighborhood presence, repeat business, and convenient location within a busy urban commercial district. The owner indicated that the company conducts limited advertising, relying primarily on its established customer base and visibility rather than extensive marketing campaigns. Additional customers are reached through third-party food delivery platforms.
Team
The business employs approximately 14 full-time employees, including a front-of-house manager and a back-of-house manager. The owner described both managers as competent and actively involved in daily operations.
Owner's Role
The owner is actively involved in overseeing daily business operations and making management decisions. He works alongside a competent front-of-house manager and back-of-house manager but emphasized that the business currently requires hands-on ownership. He is willing to provide post-sale consulting and transition assistance for an agreed fee.
Reason for Selling
The owner has operated the business for approximately 35 years and is approaching retirement. His children have completed college and established their own careers, and he no longer wishes to continue operating the business into his 60s. The family and business partners have agreed that it is an appropriate time to sell.
Contracts
No
Real Estate
No. The business operates from leased commercial premises.
When Are You Looking to Sell
ASAP
Licenses Required
Yes. The business is subject to standard food-service and health department requirements, including applicable Allegheny County Health Department approvals and food-handling regulations.
Additional Notes
The business has operated for approximately 35 years as an established bagel bakery, delicatessen, and quick-service café in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The location offers indoor seating for approximately 60–80 customers, along with additional outdoor seating. The business is strategically located between the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University, within an established retail and commercial district. The owner highlighted its proximity to six universities, including the University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University, Duquesne University, Chatham University, Point Park University, and Robert Morris University. The location also benefits from nearby residential neighborhoods and public parking. The business serves walk-in customers, offers customized catering, and participates in major third-party delivery platforms. The owner identified wholesale distribution as a potential growth opportunity rather than an established revenue stream. The premises are leased, with no real estate included in the transaction.
Business ID: 2126
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