New
Turnkey Café & Catering Business for Sale in Harahan, LA

Duran Advisors presents this well-established breakfast and lunch café for sale in Harahan, Louisiana. The business has been a staple in the local community for over 25 years, offering freshly prepared breakfast and lunch items, along with corporate and private catering services. Known for its consistent quality, efficient menu, and friendly atmosphere, the café operates six days a week and enjoys a loyal customer base from both nearby residents and surrounding businesses. The business benefits from strong brand recognition and decades of goodwill in the Harahan market.
The café operates under a dual dine-in and catering model, allowing it to serve a broad customer base while maintaining stable weekday volume. Limited operating hours provide meaningful upside, particularly through evening and weekend expansion. Additional growth opportunities include expanding catering services and implementing online ordering and delivery. The business operates from an approximately 2,400-square-foot leased space and the sale includes all equipment, furnishings, recipes, and branding.
This opportunity is ideal for an existing restaurant owner seeking a turnkey expansion with minimal capital investment, or for a buyer looking to enter the café segment with an established brand and proven operations. The catering division offers a clear growth engine for buyers interested in corporate and event catering. The business is not affiliated with a franchise, allowing flexibility for rebranding or concept enhancement.
The current owner is primarily involved in oversight and strategic decision-making and is selling the business to pursue other interests. He is flexible on deal structure and willing to provide transitional support, if desired.
The property is leased from a third-party investment group under a five-year lease. The approximately 2,400-square-foot facility includes a fully equipped kitchen, customer seating area, and dedicated space for catering operations.
The business may qualify for SBA or conventional bank financing, subject to buyer qualifications. Buyers must meet landlord requirements, including holding a gaming license. A digital Confidential Information Memorandum (CIM) is available for qualified buyers, along with a Matterport 3-D virtual tour.
Take advantage of this rare opportunity to acquire a long-standing, profitable café with strong community ties and meaningful growth potential. For more information, contact Joel Duran, CM&AA, CM&AP, CEPA, CAIM, CMSBB, directly at (504) 321-0196.
Listed By: Joel Duran, CM&AA, M&AMI, CM&AP, CEPA, CAIM, CMSBB
Background information
Reference:
NOLA-0115
Reason selling:
Other business interest
Finance
Sales:
$350,000
Profits:
Undisclosed
Operations
Employees:
FT: 2 PT: 2
Inventory:
$5000
Furniture fixtures and equipment:
$45,000
Premises
Facility:
The café includes a dining area, commercial kitchen, and catering prep space. The layout is designed for efficient breakfast/lunch service and small-scale catering operations.
Square footage:
~2,400 sq. ft. (Estimated)
Rent and lease terms:
Monthly rent is approximately $2,375.32 on a five year lease
Opportunities
Growth:
Significant growth potential through expanded hours, enhanced catering services, online ordering, and delivery. Physical space upgrades and digital marketing could also drive higher revenue.
Market:
The café primarily serves customers within a 1–3 mile radius including local residents, employees from nearby businesses, school traffic, and pass-through commuters.
Price and terms
Listed Price:
$60,000
Financing:
Some owner financing may be available to qualified buyers
Training:
Two weeks of training will be included at 40 hours a week.




