[Case Study] Sale of a Japanese-style cafe in Kakuozan, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya for 4 million yen in 37 days as a turnkey business | 3 offers received, 2.5 million yen in restoration costs saved | Inuki no Tatsujin (Operated by: Aichi Real Estate Sales Center Co., Ltd. / Inuking)
We received a consultation regarding the sale and asset transfer of a Japanese-style cafe that was operating in Kakuozan, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya.
This property is located about a 2-minute walk from Kakuozan Station, a ground-floor street-level shop, approximately 23 tsubo.
It had been operating as a Japanese-style cafe for about four years, and with high foot traffic, the store had relatively stable customer numbers.
The reason for closing this time was not due to poor sales.
There were issues with employees during store operations, and as it became difficult to secure staff afterward, the owner began to feel the burden of continuing to manage a restaurant.
Additionally, the owner's primary business is a design company.
With the intention of focusing on their core design business in the future, they decided to close the Japanese-style cafe and sell the property.
When we conducted an on-site inspection with "Inuki no Tatsujin," specialists in restaurant sales and asset transfers, we found it to be a very attractive property with the following conditions:
2-minute walk from Kakuozan Station
Ground-floor street-level shop
A convenient store size of approximately 23 tsubo
Interior that is relatively easy to use after 4 years of operation
These conditions made it a highly appealing property.
Once we began the sales activities, we received responses from an early stage, and
ultimately received purchase offers from 3 companies.
We proceeded with negotiations with a buyer whose conditions matched, and
the sale was completed in 37 days
at an asset transfer price of 4 million yen.
The deal was finalized.
Moreover, this time, there was no price reduction due to price negotiations,
The sale was completed at the seller's full asking price.
The sale was finalized.
The buyer is a company that already operates two cake shops.
They plan to utilize the existing Japanese-style cafe and operate it as a cake shop next.
Furthermore, they saved approximately 2.5 million yen in restoration costs that would have been required in a standard move-out.
Restoration costs of approximately 2.5 million yen were also saved.
This was a successful case where important conditions for a turnkey sale—such as location, floor level, store size, existing equipment, and buyer demand—aligned perfectly.
This article details why the Japanese-style cafe in Kakuozan, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya, was so highly valued that it received offers from three companies, and how strong a first-floor street-level location is for a turnkey sale.
Case study of this store sale/turnkey sale
The overview of the store we consulted on is as follows.
Location: Kakuozan, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya
Nearest station: Approx. 2-minute walk from Kakuozan Station
Industry: Japanese-style cafe
Store area: Approx. 23 tsubo
Floor: 1st-floor street-level store
Operating period: Approx. 4 years
Reason for closing: Labor shortage and focus on core business
Sale period: 37 days
Fixture transfer price: 4 million yen
Number of offers: 3 companies
Sale price: Full amount requested by the seller
Transferee: A company operating two cake shops
Planned business type for the next store: Cake shop
Restoration cost savings: Approximately 2.5 million yen
*Information that could identify related parties, such as store names, building names, buyer company names, and the seller's personal information, has been partially withheld.
In this sale,
location
first-floor street-level store
store size of 23 tsubo
adaptability from a cafe to a cake shop
and other conditions that make it easy to evaluate as a furnished property were all present.
A prime location just a 2-minute walk from Kakuozan Station
The store in this case was located in Kakuozan, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya.
Kakuozan is an area where restaurants, cafes, sweet shops, and general stores are scattered, and many people enjoy walking around the town.
This store was located about a 2-minute walk from Kakuozan Station.
It was a location close to the station with good foot traffic, making it easy for people to notice the store's presence.
In the sale of a restaurant as a furnished property,
distance from the station
is a very important factor.
Especially in the case of cafes and sweet shops, you can expect customers not only from the neighborhood but also those visiting for shopping and strolling.
If it is about a 2-minute walk from the station, it is easy for customers to visit even on rainy or hot days, and it is also easier for potential buyers to consider as a candidate for opening a store.
Regarding this store as well,
about a 2-minute walk from Kakuozan Station
was a major point of evaluation.
First-floor street-level stores are indeed strong
With this sale, we were once again reminded of
the strength of first-floor street-level stores
.
In the sale of restaurant fixtures and fittings,
whether it is on the first floor,
the second floor,
the basement,
or the upper floors of a building
can significantly change the buyer's reaction.
If it is a first-floor street-level store, passersby can see the store itself directly.
Through signs, the exterior, and product displays,
"There is a store here"
can be naturally recognized.
Especially for cafes and cake shops,
"I saw an interesting store while walking"
is also an important way to attract customers.
In the case of the second or third floor, one must look at a sign and use an elevator or stairs to enter.
In contrast, a first-floor street-level store has the major advantage that people passing by the store can easily enter directly.
We believe that the fact that we received purchase offers from three companies this time was largely influenced by the following:
being a first-floor street-level shop
We believe this had a significant impact.
A store size of 23 tsubo is also easy to use.
The store area this time was approximately 23 tsubo.
It is a relatively easy-to-use store size for restaurants such as cafes, cake shops, and restaurants.
In the case of large stores,
rent
labor costs
utility costs
interior costs
working capital
tend to be high, which limits the number of potential buyers who can consider them.
On the other hand, with about 10 tsubo, it may not be possible to secure sufficient seating or kitchen space.
If it is around 20 to 25 tsubo,
it is easier to balance seating and kitchen space, and it can be a store size that is easy for both corporations and individuals to consider
in some cases.
This time, the size of 23 tsubo also led to the evaluation that it was,
"neither too small nor too large"
which led to this evaluation.
Four years of operation and the interior is in a relatively usable condition.
This Japanese-style cafe had been in operation for about four years.
It was not a very old store.
When building a cafe from scratch,
Kitchen
counter
air conditioning
lighting
plumbing
seating area
interior
and other areas require corresponding construction costs.
In this case, there was still room to utilize the existing interior and equipment.
Therefore,
It would be a waste to tear everything down and return it to a skeleton state.
This was the judgment made.
The next buyer is also a cake shop, which is a similar business type.
By utilizing existing equipment and renovating only the necessary parts, there is a possibility to reduce opening costs compared to building a store from a skeleton state.
Reason for closing was labor shortage, not poor sales
This Japanese-style cafe did not close because its customer base had significantly deteriorated.
It was a store with foot traffic and a certain level of customer attraction.
However, in restaurant management,
there are problems that cannot be solved by sales alone
also exist.
In this case, a dispute with an employee led to a staff shortage, which increased the burden of store operations on the owner.
Restaurants are businesses that rely heavily on human labor for tasks such as
cooking
customer service
food preparation
cleaning
ordering
shift management
etc.
If staff cannot be secured, there are cases where business days must be reduced or operating hours shortened, even if there are sales.
The owner in this case had another main business, a design company.
Therefore,
they made the management decision to focus on their core business rather than continuing to spend time on staffing issues at the restaurant.
This was their management decision.
It is possible to sell a store even if it is thriving.
When people hear about store sales, they might think,
"Did they close because they were in the red?"
Some people might think that.
However, the actual reasons for selling a store vary.
As in this case,
Labor shortages
Focusing on the core business
Health issues
Family circumstances
Business restructuring
Consolidating multiple locations
there are cases where stores that are attracting a certain number of customers are sold for reasons such as these.
Therefore,
it does not necessarily mean that the previous store closed because the location was bad.
This is not always the case.
This store was also in a prime location, just a 2-minute walk from Kakuozan Station and on the ground floor.
The reason for the sale and the value of the store itself must be considered separately.
From a Japanese-style cafe to a cake shop
The buyer in this case was a company that already operates two cake shops.
The next business format will be a
cake shop.
The previous tenant was a Japanese-style cafe.
While not the exact same business model, it is a highly compatible conversion.
Items used by the Japanese-style cafe, such as:
• Counter
• Kitchen
• Refrigeration equipment
• Sinks
• Workbenches
• Seating
• Air conditioning
• Lighting
• Plumbing
have the potential to be utilized by a cake shop as well.
Furthermore, cafes and cake shops share similarities in store atmosphere and customer demographics.
Therefore, for the buyer company, there was the benefit of:
needing less work to rebuild the store from scratch
as a result.
Quick decision-making because the company already operates two stores
The buyer in this case was not a new independent owner, but a company already operating two cake shops.
For companies operating multiple stores, their criteria for opening a new location are clear, such as:
what rent level is profitable,
how much floor space is needed,
what equipment is required,
and how many staff members to assign.
Therefore, when they see a property, they can relatively quickly determine:
whether it can be utilized as one of their own cake shops.
whether it can be utilized as one of their own cake shops
can be determined relatively quickly.
In this instance as well, they highly valued the store's location, size, and existing equipment.
Purchase offers from 3 companies
In this sales campaign,
Ultimately, we received purchase offers from 3 companies.
was received.
Receiving offers from multiple buyers for an existing restaurant asset transfer means that the store's conditions were highly valued.
This particular store had the following conditions:
2-minute walk from Kakuozan Station
1st-floor street-level shop
23 tsubo
4 years in operation
Easy to convert for cafe or sweets-related businesses
These were the conditions.
Because multiple prospective buyers appeared, the seller did not need to force a price reduction.
Sold at the full asking price of 4 million yen
The final asset transfer price was
4 million yen.
Moreover,
the full amount requested by the seller
was achieved in the final deal.
In restaurant sales, it is not uncommon for buyers to negotiate the price.
For example,
"I want it for 5 million yen, but I would buy it for 4 million yen."
These are the types of negotiations involved.
However, this time we received offers from three companies, confirming that there was demand for the property, which allowed us to maintain the seller's desired price.
As a result,
the sale was finalized at 4 million yen with no price reduction.
The sale was finalized at 4 million yen with no price reduction.
I believe this result reflects the strength of the conditions: a first-floor street-level location, proximity to the station, and a convenient store size.
Sale finalized in 37 days
The sales period this time was,
37 days.
The deal was closed in just over a month.
Selling a store is not something that
ends the day a buyer is found.
It is not that simple.
Procedures such as
viewings,
negotiations on fixture conditions,
applications to the landlord,
tenant screening,
confirmation of lease terms,and contractsare required.
are required.
Given that, closing the deal in 37 days can be considered a relatively smooth sale.
In particular, receiving offers from three companies allowed the seller to choose a buyer with favorable conditions.
Saved approximately 2.5 million yen in restoration costs
If we had not proceeded with the asset transfer sale this time, it would have been necessary to remove the interior and equipment as part of a standard move-out.
The projected restoration costs were,
Approximately 2.5 million yen.
As it is a 23-tsubo cafe, it may require:
• Kitchen equipment removal
• Counter removal
• Interior demolition
• Lighting removal
• Plumbing and drainage work
• Waste disposal
and other similar tasks.
For the seller, this would mean
paying 2.5 million yen to demolish a store that is still usable.
However, in this case, we were able to transfer it as-is to the next cake shop.
As a result,
we
saved approximately 2.5 million yen in restoration costs.
Furthermore,
we were able to sell the store for 4 million yen.
This was achieved.
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4 million yen sale + 2.5 million yen in restoration cost savings
In this transaction,
a fixture transfer price of 4 million yen
in addition to,
we were able to save approximately 2.5 million yen in restoration costs
.
A simple comparison shows that this could lead to an economic difference of up to approximately
4 million yen + 2.5 million yen = 6.5 million yen
.
Of course, the actual net proceeds will vary depending on brokerage fees, contract terms, remaining leases, etc.
However,
there is a significant difference between paying 2.5 million yen for demolition and selling for 4 million yen while also saving 2.5 million yen in restoration costs.
With a sale of restaurant fixtures,
there is a significant difference.
In a sale of restaurant fixtures,
It is important to consider not only the sale price but also the costs you can avoid paying.
This is crucial.
The 'strength of a first-floor street-level shop' felt once again
Through this sale, I was reminded once again that
first-floor street-level shops are strong.
This is what I mean.
Of course, it does not mean that just any first-floor shop will sell.
If the rent is too high or the location is poor, selling can become difficult.
However,
close to the station,
good foot traffic,
easy-to-use floor space,
suitable for restaurants
—first-floor street-level shops that meet these conditions naturally attract better responses from prospective tenants.
The fact that we received offers from three companies this time is a clear example of that.
Especially for cafes, cake shops, and dessert shops, there is significant value in being on the first floor where the shop is visible from the outside.
First-floor street-level shops have the potential to lead to high-value sales
This shop was 23 tsubo and sold for 4 million yen.
The sale price of a shop is not determined by size alone.
Even for larger shops, if they are on the second or third floor and the pool of potential buyers is limited, they may only sell for in the 3 million yen range.
On the other hand, a first-floor street-level shop in the 20-tsubo range like this one can receive multiple offers and sell for the full asking price.
In other words,
the value of a shop is determined not by its 'size,' but by 'how much a buyer wants it.'
That is the situation.
In particular,
near the station,
1st floor,
around 15 to 25 tsubo
conditions like these tend to be highly valued even in as-is sales.
If closing due to labor shortages, consult for sale early
As in this case, when closing due to staffing issues, it is important to conduct sales activities while continuing operations.
When labor shortages become severe, it can lead to
shortened business hours,
increased regular holidays,
declining service quality
and may ultimately force you to close in a hurry.
If you start looking for a buyer after closing, rent will continue to accrue during that time.
Therefore,
"If you are finding it difficult to secure staff and are unsure whether to continue operations,"
we recommend getting an appraisal at that stage.
Once you know the value of your store, it becomes
a basis for deciding whether to continue operating,
sell the business,
or focus on your core business.
material for making a decision.
If you are selling a cafe in Kakuozan, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya, contact Inuki no Tatsujin.
For this Japanese-style cafe in Kakuozan, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya,
approximately a 2-minute walk from Kakuozan Station
1st-floor street-level store
Store area: approx. 23 tsubo
Operating period: approx. 4 years
We conducted an asset transfer sale for a store with these specifications.
The reason for closing was not poor sales, but rather
a labor shortage due to trouble with employees
and
a desire to focus on the core design business
as the reasons.
As a result of starting the sales activities,
purchase offers were received from 3 companies
and
the sale period was 37 days
the asset transfer price was 4 million yen
the full amount requested by the seller
the sale was completed to a company operating two cake shops
from a Japanese-style cafe to a cake shop
Furthermore,
restoration costs of approximately 2.5 million yen were saved
as the final result.
What was particularly significant about this sale was
2-minute walk from Kakuozan Station + 1st-floor street-level shop + 23 tsubo
These are the store conditions.
When selling an existing business,
"The larger the store, the higher it sells"
is not always true.
In fact, cases like this one,
a convenient 1st-floor street-level shop of around 20 tsubo
are often considered by many prospective tenants, which can lead to a higher sale price.
The fact that we received offers from three companies and were able to sell it for the full requested amount of 4 million yen without price negotiations
reaffirmed the high marketability of 1st-floor street-level shops
in this transaction.
If you are considering closing or selling a business in areas such as Kakuozan, Motoyama, Ikeshita, Imaike, Higashiyama Koen, Hoshigaoka, or Chikusa in Chikusa-ku, Nagoya, including:
・Cafe
・Coffee shop
・Cake shop
・Sweets shop
・Restaurant
・Izakaya
・Other food and beverage establishments
please consult with "Inuki no Tatsujin" before starting any restoration work.
"I can't continue the business due to labor shortages"
"I want to let go of my restaurant to focus on my main business"
"I want to know if a 1st-floor street-level shop sells for more"
"I want to sell the cafe interior as it is"
"I want to keep restoration costs as low as possible"
"I want to find a buyer secretly while continuing operations"
We also handle consultations like this.
The reason for closing a store is not always due to operating at a loss.
As in this case, even stores that are successfully attracting customers may be sold due to staffing issues or changes in management policy.
That is precisely why,
“a store that is closing has no value”
there is no need to think that.
By having the store's value—a 23-tsubo, ground-floor location just a 2-minute walk from Kakuozan Station—properly evaluated,
we were able to secure 3 offers and close the deal for the full requested amount of 4 million yen in 37 days.
we were able to connect to this result.
Before tearing down the store and paying 2.5 million yen, pass it on to the next business owner who needs it.
If you are considering a business transfer sale of a cafe, restaurant, or retail space in Nagoya, please feel free to consult with “Inuki no Tatsujin,” specialists in store sales.
――Only those who take action will benefit.
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