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Established Coffee Shop Business
For Sale
$225,000

28 Central Square, Bristol, NH 03222

Commercial Sale, Bristol, NH

Property SizeContact for details
Days on Market99

Property Features for 28 Central Square

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Other
Zoning Downtown Commercial
Rooms Basement
Directions From I-93 Take Exit 23. Take NH-Route 104 WEST. Continue for 5.6 miles, LEFT onto Central Square, First LEFT to parking area.. Building is at the corner of Central Square & Spring Street.
Standard status Active

Utilities

Utilities Cable Available
Heating system Propane (Heating), Hot Water(Heating)
Cooling system Ductless, Zoned
Water source Public
Listing Agency: Old Mill Properties REALTORS
Listed By: Lorna Platts Sirois · License #067572
Added: May 15 Changed: Aug 19 Last Checked: Aug 21 at 5:06PM
MLS# 5089331

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

The Purple Pit is an operating café business offering breakfast and lunch service, with coffee, espresso drinks, specialty lattes, baked goods, sandwiches, salads, ice cream, and gelato. The sale includes the business name, furniture, fixtures, and equipment. The café has operated for 12 years and includes a downstairs area used for storage, with space identified for catering, bakery, or creative-use setup. A seasonal weekend Rib Room service adds a Texas BBQ menu, and the premises are approved for 75 seats, including outdoor seating.

Located at 28 Central Square in Bristol, the café is positioned within the Downtown Commercial district and the Bristol Square area. Public water serves the property, while rent includes water, sewer, heat, and hot water. Heating is provided by propane and hot water systems, with ductless, zoned cooling.

Key Highlights

  • Operating café business in its 12th year, with breakfast and lunch service
  • Sale includes The Purple Pit name, furniture, fixtures, and equipment
  • Approved capacity of 75 seats, including outdoor seating

Property Analytics

Current Use

Coffee shops

Suggested Use

Top Pick Electrical Service Auto Parts Store Bakery (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Garden Center Storage Facility

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

Turnkey business
Opportunity

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

209
Businesses Nearby
Balanced
Demand for This Use

Demographics for 03222, NH

5,743
Population
4,071
Households
1.4
Avg Household Size
50
Median Age
28%
College-Educated
90%
High-School Grad
71.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
81
Density / Sq Mi
$78,535
Median Household Income
$43,453
Median Earnings
$1,246
Median Rent
$256,500
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Northeast region

6% 2019
7.1% 2020
6.5% 2021
6% 2022
5.7% 2023
5.6% 2024
6% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Coffee shop - Asset sale includes furnishings, equipment, and the established Purple Pit name.
Where is this coffee shop located?
The property is located at 28 Central Square Bristol, NH.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $225,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Operating café business in its 12th year, with breakfast and lunch service; Sale includes The Purple Pit name, furniture, fixtures, and equipment; Approved capacity of 75 seats, including outdoor seating
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