Tranquilo Cafe, Little Corn Island, Nicaragua is for sale
(For FB page)
If you have a dream about owning a bar on the beach on an unspoiled tropical island, now is your chance.
Tranquilo Cafe on Little Corn Island is the central social gathering spot and consistently the most popular cafe and bar & restaurant on Little Corn island since it opened in September of 2009. Few places on earth offer the combination of perfect sunset views, great food, tropical cocktails, in such an idyllic and unspoiled tropical beachfront setting. Countless good memories and lasting friendships have been made on our deck and beach.. Friendly, prompt service, live music, and fun socializing, are also all parts of the Tranquilo experience.
The greatest career choice imaginable; getting to serve adventurous, fun-minded people, while listening to the sound of the gentle ocean bay waves lapping on the sand of your own beach along with island music, while watching a setting sun, a moonlit bay, and a bonfire.. all in the same day!
If you’ve been a guest here you know we are known for offering a perfect balance of a relaxing cafe during the days and afternoons, featuring WiFi, a lending library, and a gift shop, as well as a lively bar/nightclub by night with happy hour specials, live music & cultural events, and game nights.
Tranquilo offers gourmet coffees, tropical smoothies, fresh juices, and cool cocktails; national, micro-brew, and import beers; as well 3 meals a day, featuring salads, North American style entrees, smoked BBQ, and homemade ice creams and desserts. But of course, you can tailor it or reconfigure it into anything you wish, with any kind of cuisine you desire.
Living here offers a relaxed island lifestyle, with a variety of different beaches, activities, like snorkeling and diving, fishing and hiking, along with a great social life among some of the friendliest native islanders and travelers from all over the world. The property also includes on-property private house for owners or managers, so you’d be living right on the beach as well.
Things are tough all over the world right now, but will hopefully begin to recover before much longer. This is a great opportunity to purchase a highly successful turn-key beach bar business on one of the most beautiful, relaxing, and friendly islands on the planet. Now’s the time, before we change our minds ;-)
More info and more details available www.tranquilocafe.com/tranquilo-cafe-for-sale
(For Website)
A Little About Why Were Selling:
We can’t say how much we have absolutely loved owning and running Tranquilo for the past 11 years, and most likely we’ll stay on for the next 11. John & Doug are just ready to try something new (especially John, who’s getting to be an old fart, and wants to live out the rest of his life swinging in a hammock and sipping Victorias if possible). Just as you may be looking for the right fit as an investment opportunity, we’re looking for a good fit to carry on our good name (you can of course rename it as well), and also be a good member of the community, so we would look forward to getting to know any potential buyers. John & Doug would be available for a period of time to help any new buyer get their feet wet as well.
Our staff are some of the nicest and most competent people on the island (truly!), and would also be looking for someone who would be open to keeping as many of them on as possible, and give them all a fair shake on their own merits.
If you are more than casually interested, please email us at TranquiloCafe.ForSale@gmail.com
Heres some of the details:
- 2,200 sq/ft main building and deck footprint
- 1,200 sq/ft covered-deck, bar, plus beach area, currently seating about 60 total. On busy nights 150-200 guests at a time (plenty of standing room inside, plus the beach) is not uncommon. With a full kitchen staff and serving staff, we handle 150 meals on a good night.. plus breakfast and lunch.
- 2 music stages and full sound system (amps, mics, etc) for musical and cultural events.
- Gift shop
- Lending Library
- 2 guest restrooms, plus 1 private for staff
- On-site private office
- Solar powered during the day (most businesses on Little Corn have no island generated power from 6am to 1pm)
The bar:
- 24 foot long custom made tropical hardwood bar and 10 hardwood bar stools
- 12 Hardwood tables
- 40 high durability, European-designed imported chairs (Including spares)
- Bench seating for 20-24
- Beach tables and seating for 16 average (easily expandable)
- Aldelo Point-of Sale (2 Touchscreen stations plus 2 printers, 2 cash drawers)
- Multiple blenders, barware, glassware, 2 speed wells, 2 coffee grinders, milk frothers, 2 ROK hand espresso machines.
- 1 behind bar Fridge/freezer, plus commercial soft drink and beer fridges (Provided free by the local distributors)
- 1 small chest freezer (Ice cream and frozen fruit for cocktails and smoothies)
- Centralized multi-zone lighting and audio control
- Integrated sound system for music, including amp, 4 Polk outdoor speakers, and wireless mic system (for game nights etc)
- 1 iPad for music management and employee tracking
- Live music audio system: Amp, mixer, mics, stands cables, speakers for indoor and outdoor shows
- Full stage and dance lighting for both indoor and outside stages
Kitchen:
- 1 commercial 2-basket deep fryer
- 1 commercial grill,
- 1 flat top grill,
- 1 6-burner stove/oven,
- 1 portable single basket deep fryer,
- 2 high capacity freezers (1 chest, 1 stand-up),
- 2 medium capacity refrigerator/freezers.
- 2 Coffee percolators
- 1 Lillo professional ice cream maker
- Multiple prep areas.
- Outdoor BBQ smoker with additional prep area/sink
- Full range of cookware and storage containers
Other features:
- Complete solar power system w/3500 watt Outback marine inverter, 3kw of solar panels and 5800 amp/hour of batteries, providing daytime power (Island power plant runs 1pm to 6am)
and back-up nighttime , and saving over 50% off the electric bill
- 2 Honda EU 2000 backup generators integrated for quick switch if needed.
- Office, with 2 safes, Canon copy machine laser printer, extensive office supplies, replacement lighting
- 24 hour, 16-camera security system plus 10 motion-sensor building and property lights.
- Full WiFi access point internet network
- 100% LED lighting throughout (all dimmable in bar area)
- Clothes washing machine (bar towels, etc)
- Several separate storage bodegas (for Bar, Kitchen, Beer storage, Generators)
- New septic system, kitchen grease trap, gray water management system and compost area
- Full hardware and tool shop for maintenance and repairs
- 1 MacBook Pro laptop for accounting/payroll, etc
- Food & beverage inventory to help get you started
- Consultation period with the owners until you’re ready to fly on your own.
Social media, etc:
- 4.5 star rating average on Trip Advisor which can convey if you choose to keep the name.
- www.tranquilocafe.com web domain
- Tranquilo Cafe, Little Corn Island FB page with 3,400 followers
- Tranquilo Cafe name is trademarked in Nicaragua, and can be transferred
Plus:
On-property 1 bedroom private house perfect for owner or manager, included.
Full kitchen, Furnished and screened w/ceiling fans and hot-water for shower.
Excellent local landlord, with sales/profit based rent terms for new lease, to be negotiated.
Business and Liquor permit taxes approx. $650/year (Desirable Cuota Fija business filing.. so very low taxes and easy accounting)
If you have a dream about owning a bar on the beach on an unspoiled tropical island, now is your chance.
Tranquilo Cafe on Little Corn Island is the central social gathering spot and consistently the most popular cafe and bar & restaurant on Little Corn island since it opened in September of 2009. Few places on earth offer the combination of perfect sunset views, great food, tropical cocktails, in such an idyllic and unspoiled tropical beachfront setting. Countless good memories and lasting friendships have been made on our deck and beach.. Friendly, prompt service, live music, and fun socializing, are also all parts of the Tranquilo experience.
The greatest career choice imaginable; getting to serve adventurous, fun-minded people, while listening to the sound of the gentle ocean bay waves lapping on the sand of your own beach along with island music, while watching a setting sun, a moonlit bay, and a bonfire.. all in the same day!
If you’ve been a guest here you know we are known for offering a perfect balance of a relaxing cafe during the days and afternoons, featuring WiFi, a lending library, and a gift shop, as well as a lively bar/nightclub by night with happy hour specials, live music & cultural events, and game nights.
Tranquilo offers gourmet coffees, tropical smoothies, fresh juices, and cool cocktails; national, micro-brew, and import beers; as well 3 meals a day, featuring salads, North American style entrees, smoked BBQ, and homemade ice creams and desserts. But of course, you can tailor it or reconfigure it into anything you wish, with any kind of cuisine you desire.
Living here offers a relaxed island lifestyle, with a variety of different beaches, activities, like snorkeling and diving, fishing and hiking, along with a great social life among some of the friendliest native islanders and travelers from all over the world. The property also includes on-property private house for owners or managers, so you’d be living right on the beach as well.
Things are tough all over the world right now, but will hopefully begin to recover before much longer. This is a great opportunity to purchase a highly successful turn-key beach bar business on one of the most beautiful, relaxing, and friendly islands on the planet. Now’s the time, before we change our minds ;-)
More info and more details available www.tranquilocafe.com/tranquilo-cafe-for-sale
(For Website)
A Little About Why Were Selling:
We can’t say how much we have absolutely loved owning and running Tranquilo for the past 11 years, and most likely we’ll stay on for the next 11. John & Doug are just ready to try something new (especially John, who’s getting to be an old fart, and wants to live out the rest of his life swinging in a hammock and sipping Victorias if possible). Just as you may be looking for the right fit as an investment opportunity, we’re looking for a good fit to carry on our good name (you can of course rename it as well), and also be a good member of the community, so we would look forward to getting to know any potential buyers. John & Doug would be available for a period of time to help any new buyer get their feet wet as well.
Our staff are some of the nicest and most competent people on the island (truly!), and would also be looking for someone who would be open to keeping as many of them on as possible, and give them all a fair shake on their own merits.
If you are more than casually interested, please email us at TranquiloCafe.ForSale@gmail.com
Heres some of the details:
- 2,200 sq/ft main building and deck footprint
- 1,200 sq/ft covered-deck, bar, plus beach area, currently seating about 60 total. On busy nights 150-200 guests at a time (plenty of standing room inside, plus the beach) is not uncommon. With a full kitchen staff and serving staff, we handle 150 meals on a good night.. plus breakfast and lunch.
- 2 music stages and full sound system (amps, mics, etc) for musical and cultural events.
- Gift shop
- Lending Library
- 2 guest restrooms, plus 1 private for staff
- On-site private office
- Solar powered during the day (most businesses on Little Corn have no island generated power from 6am to 1pm)
The bar:
- 24 foot long custom made tropical hardwood bar and 10 hardwood bar stools
- 12 Hardwood tables
- 40 high durability, European-designed imported chairs (Including spares)
- Bench seating for 20-24
- Beach tables and seating for 16 average (easily expandable)
- Aldelo Point-of Sale (2 Touchscreen stations plus 2 printers, 2 cash drawers)
- Multiple blenders, barware, glassware, 2 speed wells, 2 coffee grinders, milk frothers, 2 ROK hand espresso machines.
- 1 behind bar Fridge/freezer, plus commercial soft drink and beer fridges (Provided free by the local distributors)
- 1 small chest freezer (Ice cream and frozen fruit for cocktails and smoothies)
- Centralized multi-zone lighting and audio control
- Integrated sound system for music, including amp, 4 Polk outdoor speakers, and wireless mic system (for game nights etc)
- 1 iPad for music management and employee tracking
- Live music audio system: Amp, mixer, mics, stands cables, speakers for indoor and outdoor shows
- Full stage and dance lighting for both indoor and outside stages
Kitchen:
- 1 commercial 2-basket deep fryer
- 1 commercial grill,
- 1 flat top grill,
- 1 6-burner stove/oven,
- 1 portable single basket deep fryer,
- 2 high capacity freezers (1 chest, 1 stand-up),
- 2 medium capacity refrigerator/freezers.
- 2 Coffee percolators
- 1 Lillo professional ice cream maker
- Multiple prep areas.
- Outdoor BBQ smoker with additional prep area/sink
- Full range of cookware and storage containers
Other features:
- Complete solar power system w/3500 watt Outback marine inverter, 3kw of solar panels and 5800 amp/hour of batteries, providing daytime power (Island power plant runs 1pm to 6am)
and back-up nighttime , and saving over 50% off the electric bill
- 2 Honda EU 2000 backup generators integrated for quick switch if needed.
- Office, with 2 safes, Canon copy machine laser printer, extensive office supplies, replacement lighting
- 24 hour, 16-camera security system plus 10 motion-sensor building and property lights.
- Full WiFi access point internet network
- 100% LED lighting throughout (all dimmable in bar area)
- Clothes washing machine (bar towels, etc)
- Several separate storage bodegas (for Bar, Kitchen, Beer storage, Generators)
- New septic system, kitchen grease trap, gray water management system and compost area
- Full hardware and tool shop for maintenance and repairs
- 1 MacBook Pro laptop for accounting/payroll, etc
- Food & beverage inventory to help get you started
- Consultation period with the owners until you’re ready to fly on your own.
Social media, etc:
- 4.5 star rating average on Trip Advisor which can convey if you choose to keep the name.
- www.tranquilocafe.com web domain
- Tranquilo Cafe, Little Corn Island FB page with 3,400 followers
- Tranquilo Cafe name is trademarked in Nicaragua, and can be transferred
Plus:
On-property 1 bedroom private house perfect for owner or manager, included.
Full kitchen, Furnished and screened w/ceiling fans and hot-water for shower.
Excellent local landlord, with sales/profit based rent terms for new lease, to be negotiated.
Business and Liquor permit taxes approx. $650/year (Desirable Cuota Fija business filing.. so very low taxes and easy accounting)
