High-Traffic Ole Miss Sports Pub Location, Asset Sale

Description

Rosati’s Pizza & Sports Pub for sale in Oxford, Mississippi, near the University of Mississippi. The restaurant combines the Rosati’s Chicago-style pizza concept with a sports pub format serving students, alumni, local residents and game-day customers.

Business profile

• Rosati’s franchise location
• Pizza and sports pub concept
• Indoor and outdoor seating
• Self-pour beer tap wall
• Full bar service
• Existing staff and operating systems
• Long-term lease in place

Location

The restaurant is positioned near the Ole Miss campus and benefits from visibility and customer traffic tied to university activity.

Buyers should review monthly sales carefully because demand may vary around the academic calendar, football season, holidays and summer periods.

Seating and bar

• 29 indoor seats
• 26 outdoor patio seats
• Self-pour beer tap wall
• Bar area
• Beer, wine and liquor service

The combination of indoor seating, patio space and bar service supports regular dining as well as game-day and group traffic.

Operations

An existing employee team handles daily restaurant operations. Buyers should confirm staffing levels, management responsibilities and which employees are expected to remain following the sale.

Franchise

The business operates under the Rosati’s brand and uses its recipes, operating standards and franchise systems.

Continued use of the brand will be subject to franchisor approval, transfer requirements, franchise fees and the terms of the applicable franchise agreement.

Lease

The current lease is stated to run through 2031. Buyers should review remaining term, rent increases, renewal options, assignment provisions and landlord approval requirements.

Growth

• Increase campus and game-day marketing
• Expand catering
• Develop university and alumni group orders
• Increase private events and viewing parties
• Improve local digital marketing
• Increase patio utilization during favorable weather

Transition

The current owner will assist with the ownership transition. Ongoing brand and operational support will also be subject to the franchise system and applicable franchise agreement.

Due diligence

Buyers should verify historical financials, sales seasonality, food and beverage margins, payroll, lease terms, equipment ownership, franchise royalties, marketing fees, transfer costs and any required remodel or equipment obligations before closing.

Beer, wine and liquor licenses, patio service and the self-pour alcohol system should also be reviewed for applicable Mississippi and local licensing, age-verification and transfer requirements.