Established Italian Restaurant
A 14-year-old Italian concept in Old Town La Quinta with a strong local following, full liquor license, and stable management team in place. Owner relocating; full transition support included.
A neighborhood institution that runs without the owner.
Founded in 2012 by a first-generation Italian-American family, this full-service restaurant has built a stable customer base across La Quinta and the broader Coachella Valley. Reservations book out 14 days during high season (November–April). Walk-in lunch business sustains the slower months.
The current owner stepped back from daily operations three years ago. A general manager (12 years tenure) and head chef (9 years tenure) run the floor and the kitchen. Both have indicated willingness to stay through transition and beyond, contingent on buyer.
The deal scope.
Tangible
- Full FF&E (kitchen, dining, bar, POS)
- Inventory at close (~$45K typical)
- Type 47 full liquor license (transferable)
- Branded IP (name, logos, trademarks)
Intangible
- Customer list (8,400 reservation history)
- Recipe book and supplier relationships
- Vendor accounts (in good standing)
- 30-day owner training included
- 90-day phone support post-close
The numbers, on the surface.
Three years of clean P&Ls, tax returns, and bank statements available under NDA. CIM (Confidential Information Memorandum) released after NDA execution and buyer-qualification call.
Real estate & lease structure.
Who this fits.
Best suited to an owner-operator with hospitality or restaurant-group experience, or a multi-unit operator looking to add a stable Coachella Valley location. SBA financing pre-qualifies — current owner will entertain reasonable seller-carry on a portion (typically 15–20%) for the right buyer.
Not a fit for: passive investors expecting absentee returns, or first-time restaurant operators without GM-level support.