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$223,900

D, 1114 Railway Street   Crossfield, Alberta

MLS®: A2353279
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PLEASE DO NOT APPROACH OR INQUIRE WITH STAFF WITHOUT AN APPOINTMENT!! Turnkey Retro Diner & Regional Destination ? 15 Mins North of Airdrie Some of the original building still exists in Shorty's business area, HOWEVER the new section is all part of the large renovation in 2008. Then in 2019 the Diner area was walled off, as a new section which became the restaurant.
Own a beloved piece of Alberta's casual dining scene! The Diner at Shorty's, located on the high-visibility corridor of 1114 Railway Street in Crossfield, is officially on the market.
Housed in a meticulously renovated 60+ year-old former auto garage, this turnkey establishment has built an incredible regional following. It seamlessly blends a vintage automotive theme with a warm, family-friendly environment. Renowned for serving some of the finest light-batter fish & chips, gourmet burgers, and artisan poutines in the province, the diner boasts stellar 4.7+ star ratings across Google and TripAdvisor.
This is an exceptional opportunity for an owner-operator, family business, or expanding restaurateur to step into a profitable, fully licensed asset with established goodwill and zero downtime.
Key Business Highlights:

Prime Real Estate & Exposure: Situated on Crossfield's main business strip with ample free street and lot parking.
Unique Visual Branding: Packed with valuable retro memorabilia and local automotive history that keeps tourists and car clubs coming back.
State-of-the-Art Assets: Fully equipped commercial kitchen, pristine prep areas, and robust dine-in and takeout infrastructure.
Growth Potential: Historically operating on a curated Tuesday?Saturday schedule, offering massive upside by expanding into Sunday/Monday hours or adding breakfast services.
Financial data, equipment lists, and lease terms will be released to qualified buyers upon execution of a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA).
Status: Licensed, Turnkey Operation
Inventory is not included in the sale price and will be calculated and adjusted before possession / adjustment day.

Premises Details:
Main street excellent location just off the West side QE2 highway and highway 2A.
This business is owner operated.
Expansion Potential:
Take out, expanded menu, more hours
Very little competition for this area
Reasons for selling:
Retiring

Employees:
3 Part Time + 2 Owners are Full Time. All employees will NOT be moving on with new owner.
INVENTORY will be calculated at time of sale and is NOT INCLUDED in sale price.           Years established:
7 years
Support & training:
Owners will stay and train / transition as needed to ensure next owner is successful. NDA must be signed before confidential information is released and site visit granted.
PLEASE DO NOT APPROACH OR INQUIRE WITH STAFF WITHOUT AN APPOINTMENT!! Turnkey Retro Diner & Regional Destination ? 15 Mins North of Airdrie Some of the original building still exists in Shorty's business area, HOWEVER the new section is all part of the large renovation in 2008. Then in 2019 the Diner area was walled off, as a new section which became the restaurant. Own a beloved piece of Alberta's casual dining scene! The Diner at Shorty's, located on the high-visibility corridor of 1114 Railway Street in Crossfield, is officially on the market. Housed in a meticulously renovated 60+ year-old former auto garage, this turnkey establishment has built an incredible regional following. It seamlessly blends a vintage automotive theme with a warm, family-friendly environment. Renowned for serving some of the finest light-batter fish & chips, gourmet burgers, and artisan poutines in the province, the diner boasts stellar 4.7+ star ratings across Google and TripAdvisor. This is an exceptional opportunity for an owner-operator, family business, or expanding restaurateur to step into a profitable, fully licensed asset with established goodwill and zero downtime. Key Business Highlights: Prime Real Estate & Exposure: Situated on Crossfield's main business strip with ample free street and lot parking. Unique Visual Branding: Packed with valuable retro memorabilia and local automotive history that keeps tourists and car clubs coming back. State-of-the-Art Assets: Fully equipped commercial kitchen, pristine prep areas, and robust dine-in and takeout infrastructure. Growth Potential: Historically operating on a curated Tuesday?Saturday schedule, offering massive upside by expanding into Sunday/Monday hours or adding breakfast services. Financial data, equipment lists, and lease terms will be released to qualified buyers upon execution of a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). Status: Licensed, Turnkey Operation Inventory is not included in the sale price and will be calculated and adjusted before possession / adjustment day. Premises Details: Main street excellent location just off the West side QE2 highway and highway 2A. This business is owner operated. Expansion Potential: Take out, expanded menu, more hours Very little competition for this area Reasons for selling: Retiring Employees: 3 Part Time + 2 Owners are Full Time. All employees will NOT be moving on with new owner. INVENTORY will be calculated at time of sale and is NOT INCLUDED in sale price. Years established: 7 years Support & training: Owners will stay and train / transition as needed to ensure next owner is successful. NDA must be signed before confidential information is released and site visit granted.

Listing Information

Prop. Type:
Business (Commercial)
Status:
Active
City:
Crossfield
Neighbourhood:
NONE
Area:
Rocky View County
Province:
Alberta
MLS® Number:
A2353279
Listing Price:
$223,900

General Information

Year Built:
1931

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