Shisha Cafe Seeking Loan in Tripoli, Lebanon

- Main products: Gourmet burgers, pasta dishes, signature salads, truffle-loaded appetizers, and premium desserts.
- Top services: Dine-in experience, shisha rental service, and weekend entertainment nights (live DJ or themed evenings).
Customer segments & usage:
- Youth & young adults (18–35): Frequent the café for casual dining, group gatherings, and social evenings with shisha.
- Families: Visit during lunch and early dinner hours for a full meal experience in a cozy setting.
- Couples & professionals: Prefer us for relaxed dinners or business lunches thanks to its modern ambiance and consistent service.
How they use them:
Customers typically visit us for its high-quality food, comfortable setting, and the social aspect of dining with shisha. Many use the café as a place to unwind, celebrate small occasions, or host informal meetings. The fusion menu and stylish presentation also attract social media engagement and repeat visits. Tangible assets.
- Furniture & fixtures: Dining tables, chairs, bar stools, decorative elements.
- Kitchen equipment: Ovens, grills, refrigerators, freezers, mixers, coffee machines, dishwashers.
- Bar setup: Counter, beverage dispensers, storage units.
- Shisha equipment: Shisha pipes, hoses, charcoal burners, ventilation systems.
- Point of sale system: Hardware and software for order management and billing.
- Inventory: Current stock of food ingredients, beverages, and consumables.
- Leasehold improvements: Interior decor, lighting, and any customized fittings installed in the leased space.
Intangible assets.
- Brand name and reputation: Recognized name and positive reputation in the local market.
- Customer loyalty: Repeat customers and social media following.
- Recipes and menu: Proprietary recipes and curated menu offerings.
- Supplier relationships: Established contracts and trust with local suppliers.
- Operational know-how: Established processes for kitchen, service, and shisha management. The business currently operates from a single-floor venue with a built-up area of approximately 180 square meters, accommodating up to 65 seated guests. The layout includes a main dining area, bar counter, shisha preparation zone, fully equipped kitchen, and restrooms. Location: Situated in Tripoli, within a residential zone that experiences limited foot traffic. Rental Terms: The property is leased at LBP 160 million per month under a renewable rental agreement. Facilities Included: All furniture, kitchen equipment, bar setup, and shisha infrastructure are fully owned and in operational condition. The business is entirely self-funded by the sole founder and operates without any external debt, loans, or credit facilities. Growth has been achieved organically through reinvested profits and disciplined cost management. Ownership: The business is solely owned, with 100% equity held by the founder. There are no other shareholders, partners, or external investors involved at this time.