Restaurant Business Profile                                                                           (PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL)

BUSINESS INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY

Investors are invited to Invest into this Business venture. We now offer a return of 2 % on your Investment per month (24% per annum), with shareholding in the Business as collateral. Your Investment in the Business will in part be used to finance the transaction and will be credited to your Business loan account on which you will received monthly interest. Based on an Investment of R1 Million you can expect to receive R20,000 paid directly into your bank account, at the end of every month.

WE CAN ONLY ACCOMMODATE 9 SHAREHOLDERS IN THIS VENTURE. We encourage interested parties to act quickly to avoid disappointment. Do bear in mind that you are investing into a well established business which has been running successfully for over 20 years.

The cost per 1% share in the restaurant is only R36,000. We can also cater for smaller investments from R50,000. Only 75% shareholding is still available in this opportunity.

To request us to contact you click here: To reserve your shares click here:

 

Established in the eighties this restaurant has been a landmark in the dining-out community of the capital city. 

The restaurants logo suggests, we offer “intimate, affordable and exciting dining” and we have added the “pure style, pure fun and pure enjoyment” element! Recently renovated and upgraded the restaurant owners are proud to have created a balance between the traditional and the modern dining-out experience, specializing in fantastic food, professional service, personal attention and a tremendous atmosphere.

With a dynamic, energetic and motivated team the owners have taken a restaurant that’s stood the test of time and breathed new life into it. The first impression of the newly revamped entrance is that it is fresh and clean cut. A combination of modern splendor with original Victorian touch gives the restaurant the perfect balance between

“Pure style, pure fun and pure enjoyment”

This vibrant, exciting, trendy and beautiful restaurant is definitely worth a visit. Ample parking and its central location makes the restaurant a great place to dine or to meet friends in the cozy lounge. Our extensive menu and huge selection of carefully selected South African and international wines will satisfy the most discerning patron. The Restaurant, Art Gallery and Lounge is open for lunch and dinner, Mondays to Fridays and for dinner on Saturdays and for lunch on Sundays.

The restaurant is popular for the unforgettable dining experience it offers, whether dining in the main area or experiencing one of our private dining rooms. The private dinning rooms make this restaurant the perfect venue, be it for a quiet romantic evening or an important business meeting. There are special Set Menus available for these functions, which provide guests a choice of a starter, main course and dessert. They are also happy to amend these Set Menus to suit each customer’s specific requirements.

With a touch of international flair, due to a cosmopolitan team who created a menu ranging over a wide spectrum, from fresh fish and seafood, delivered daily, to meat specialties to venison to vegetarian dishes, from Chateaubriand to Crepe Suzette, it is no wonder that the restaurant attracts the most selective of diners.

We are proud to have established our restaurant as one of the truly popular legendary restaurants in Pretoria!

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Address:  Pretoria East, South Africa

The restaurant cater for the up market segment of Pretoria’s Business, professional, legal, governmental , ambassadorial,  dignitaries and residential communities. Many Diplomats, Advocates, Lawyers, Senior Business owners, the corporate leaders as well as Government Ministers are frequent clients of the restaurant.  Today the aged old tradition still continues with its highly experienced and very capable team incorporating the essence of fine dining in every aspect.

Upgrades and Revamp: The current owners of the restaurant recently spent R320 000 doing changes and upgrades in the restaurant. Dry walls were replaced with classy looking glass in most of the Private rooms. Two shop front walls were also broken out and replaced with large concertina windows and large glass doors which can in seconds be opened or closed. All chairs in the restaurant were replaced with expensive, classier chairs.

The shop now also prides itself with a lovely outside wooden deck with umbrellas, creating a stunning festive atmosphere. This facility lends itself perfectly to musicians playing classy quality music at certain predetermined times during the week and for clients enjoying sundowners

Function Rooms: The restaurant boast with 7 Private Function rooms including a large Functions/conference room with seating for up to 40 people, a separate entrance and an overhead projector.

These rooms are very popular with clients and are often fully booked out by customers. Customers are not charged for the use of the Function rooms.

 

Function Room : 10-40 Guests

The Customer Base: The average customer base is older, more established people. The current database contains the names and contact details of more than 3 500 clients. It is currently not as effectively used as a Marketing tool as it should be. We do plan to use it much more effectively.

Seating Capacity:  The restaurant is licensed to have 200 seated customers while there are currently 150 seats inside plus 30 seats and tables outside on the deck.

Staff:  Some of the older kitchen staff have been with the restaurant since it’s opening over 20 years ago. They are well experienced; older people who knows and do their job very well.

Management:  Two new managers have recently been employed, one for the kitchen (well trained guy) and a floor manager. These two managers will remain with the business. One new manager will be employed with take over.

I Louis Kearney, with all my years experience in various Businesses, will be responsible for the direct management and operations of the Business. Linda van Blerk will fulfill the function of one owner in the restaurant. She is an absolute perfectionist, super organizer and very able lady who will maintain a very higher standard in the store. She will be employed as the General Manager in the restaurant during office hours.  She is currently directly involved in the Due Diligence processes of the restaurant, checking and verifying every single invoice and every possible aspect of the business. 

Insurance:  The Business is comprehensively insured and the Insurance is active.

Financial Statements:  Audited Financial statements are available on request.

Management Accounts:  The Businesses Management accounts including all expenses and sale figures, have been carefully scrutinized for the period 1 Jan 2009 till end February 2009.

Equipment on Lease:  Only one Fridge. Everything else is owned and paid for by the restaurant

Cash Flow: More than 80% of all sales are paid by Credit Card. This does mean that Credit Card Fees are quite high but it does save a lot on Cash Bank deposit fees.

Payments to suppliers:  All Suppliers are paid on Sunday afternoons by EFT.

Operating Hours:  The restaurant opens at 11.30 daily for lunch and closes in the afternoons after lunch (15h00 till 17h00) to give staff a lunch break. Kitchen then opens again for Supper at 17hoo till late.

Point of Sale System: PACHSOFT point of sale system is used.

Liquor License: The license is valid and has recently been renewed.

Internet and WI-FI connections: The restaurant does offer the facility for customers to surf the internet Free of Charge-on a password basis.

Music:  A large categorized database with different genres of music is available for different times of the day and the age groups of customers in the restaurant. There is also DSTV available in the Bar area. Sport can also be played on the big screen in the conference rooms using the built in projector.

Marketing: One part of the Business which has been neglected, is Marketing. We plan to market the business very effectively. This may include special events such as “Potjiekos” days and other fun events.

Private Rooms:  The Conference room can easily accommodate 40 patrons. It has full conference facilities as well as an overhead projector and separate, large sliding doors, entrance leading to the outside patio and deck.

 Scope for Improvements:

1.  The restaurant can and should offer a decent breakfast menu. It will mean few more staff on a further shift, but the outside deck lends itself perfectly for a good Breakfast, especially in the summer months.

2.  The current owners have been working long and hard for many years and they are tired. New owners and management will bring new life into the business bringing a sense of excitement and freshness which will be picked up by both clients and staff.

3.  The menu will essentially remain the same – why change a winning formula, but we will enhance the menu with new specially tested items.

4.  We plan to place quality advert signage on municipally approved poles at strategic positions with directions to the restaurant.

Tax payments:  A Tax clearance certificate had been obtained from S.A.R.S.

BAR:  The bar is not used as a public local drinking spot. Misbehaving patrons are quickly requested to leave. This is a restaurant with a Bar, not a Bar with a restaurant

Assets:  The asset register of the Business is available including all equipment and furniture, computers, printers and serial numbers.

Alarms:  The business has a full Alarm system with panic buttons linked to an Armed response unit. After 10 at night the security gate is locked to secure staff and patrons.

Lease:  The existing lease agreement is being extended until the current lease lapses in two years time. An option to renew is in place. A new lease agreement will then be entered into.

Suppliers:  We will continue using the existing suppliers.

Credit Card machines:  Mobile Credit Card machines are rented from Nedbank.

Staff Union: Staff belongs to CUSA Workers union.  There are no outstanding legal or other staff issues.

Cash flow:  Provisions have been made for extra stock, emergencies and break downs.

Due Diligence: A thorough Due Diligence comprising 101 Questions have been completed covering Legal issues, Staff, Taxes, Management, promotions, stock control, Marketing, security and much more.

Waiter Commissions: Waiters work on commission and receive their commissions at the end of every shift.

Cash flow requirements:  R450,000 has been budgeted

Food Cost:  The food cost is at a healthy 40.95%.

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Financial Information: 

All Figures are based on the past 10 Months and EXCLUDE VAT

Turnover Average    :R  500,000 (EX VAT) with a Food cost of 40% 

and a NET Profit of around R 100,000 per month after all expenses are paid

 

  

Average plate Cost per person:  R100 to R150

 

Trading hours:  Monday – Friday Lunch 12:00 – 15:00  Dinner  18:00 – 22:00

                             Saturday Dinner: 18:00 – 22:00

                             Sunday Lunch:     12:00 – 15:00

 

Food Types:  Local and Global / International including Seafood, Grills, Salads and game

Website Address: The restaurant does have its own website

Directions: Pretoria East, South Africa

With the new feel inside the restaurant, and the lovely deck outside the restaurant is now entering a new and very exciting phase. Most of Pretoria's public is not yet aware of this "new" restaurant. When they do visit, they love it.
We look forward to taking the restaurant to the people of Pretoria and letting them see for themselves when visiting that this is definitely Pretoria's very best restaurant.

IMPORTANT:  Feel free to visit the restaurant or you can request me to take you to the Business, but PLEASE do understand that NONE of the staff knows anything about the sale of the Business. You may not speak to anyone including staff, managers or owners about the Business at all, or ask any questions.

Compiled by Louis Kearney - As the owner of Pretoria Business Brokers I have been involved in the sales of many small, medium sized and large businesses during the past 10 years. I have advised hundreds of Business owners and prospective buyers during these years, ensuring and helping them to make wise business decisions.

Please Note: We do not offer any legal or financial advise.
You should consult with your lawyer or Financial advisor for such advice.

For more information feel free to call me on 083 281 2709 or contact me by email: Louis@pretoriaBrokers.co.za

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