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Cafe Seeking Loan in Calgary, Canada

Cafe serving authentic Sri Lankan cuisine, seeks funding for new Calgary outlet launch and marketing.

Established 5-10 year(s)
Employees 2 - 5
Legal Entity C Corporation
Reported Sales USD 109 thousand
Run Rate Sales Nil
EBITDA Margin Nil
Industries Cafes
Locations  Calgary
Local Time 12:56 PM America / Chicago
Listed By Business Owner / Director
Status Recently Active
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Seeking Loan
USD 109 thousand for 4.5% annual interest, 3 years (Native Currency: CAD 150,000)
Reason: Seeking funding to launch operations at the new facility and to support marketing activities. The c... View More
Collateral Available: USD 0
Includes physical assets worth USD 510 thousand
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Business Overview
- Cafe in Calgary offering authentic Sri Lankan cuisine via dine-in, takeout, and delivery.
- Located in central Calgary, recently built-out new facility replacing previous location; ready to open by month-end.
- Operated for 7 years in an industrial zone with established brand reputation; paused 3 months ago due to relocation/construction of a new facility.
- Newly constructed cafe has seating for 10–20 customers, optimized for quick service and takeaway.
- Sales channels include a mix of dining, takeout, and online delivery platform orders; historically averaged ~500 orders weekly when operating.
- Higher traffic Thurs–Sun, slower Mon–Wed; target customers included downtown office workers, commuters, food delivery users, and ethnic food enthusiasts.
- Business is registered in Canada with all required food permits and health inspections are up to date.
Products & Services Overview
Top-selling items were authentic Sri Lankan veg and non-veg specialties, with kottu rotis being the signature item, alongside popular fried snacks and starters that attract both repeat customers and first-time visitors.
Customers included downtown office workers looking for quick, satisfying lunches, commuters and local residents stopping by for convenient takeout.
Assets Overview
Physical assets include the land worth CAD 400k, building and setup worth CAD 300k.
These assets are important for business operations and cannot be liquidated.
Facilities Overview
The business will operate from a newly built, fully owned 1,200 sq. ft. facility located in central Calgary.
Capitalization Overview
Self-funded.
No outstanding loans or liabilities.
There are 2 owners in the business.
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