This established boba tea and dessert café operates from a premium 1,300 square foot commercial facility within a high-traffic marketplace shopping center in Merced, California. The business maintains continuous operations serving specialty bubble tea, artisanal coffee, and gourmet desserts including crepes and macarons to a diverse customer demographic.
FACILITY & LOCATION
The commercial space accommodates 48 seats in a professionally designed environment optimized for both individual customers and group dining. The strategic marketplace location generates substantial foot traffic through complementary retail tenants in fashion, electronics, and food service sectors. Monthly lease obligations total $5,800 within a professionally managed shopping center providing integrated marketing benefits and shared promotional opportunities.
MARKET POSITIONING
Proximity to UC Merced (within 15 minutes) ensures consistent access to university demographics throughout academic periods. The customer base encompasses students, families, and young professionals seeking premium beverage and dessert options in a casual dining environment.
OPERATIONAL FRAMEWORK
The established menu portfolio features Asian-inspired specialty beverages, premium coffee selections, and European-style desserts designed to serve diverse consumer preferences. Revenue streams benefit from high-margin beverage sales and established customer retention patterns characteristic of successful café operations.
BUSINESS ADVANTAGES
- Turnkey food service operation with established systems
- Proven location within managed retail environment
- Diversified product offerings across beverages and desserts
- Access to stable university and residential customer base
- High-traffic retail positioning with natural cross-shopping benefits
This acquisition opportunity provides immediate operational capability within the expanding specialty beverage and dessert market segment, offering qualified buyers established cash flow potential and proven market positioning.
| Population | 3-mi. | 5-mi |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Total Population | 33,117 | 43,484 |
| Households | 3-mi. | 5-mi |
| 2010 Number Of Households | 10,173 | 13,673 |
| 2010 Persons Per Household | 2.99 | 3.18 |
| Median House Value | $150,700 | $143,865 |
| Income Per Household | $40,864 | $40,858 |
| Businesses | 3-mi. | 5-mi |
| 2009 Number Of Businesses | 435 | 499 |
| 2012 Number Of Employees | 12,588 | 13,318 |
| 2012 Total Annual Payroll | $177,283,000 | $185,730,000 |
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