Marco's Pizza: A Community Favorite. A Landmark Brand. A Rare Opportunity.
Salinas, Salinas, Santa Elena, Ecuador
Basic Listing Information
- Price
- $28,000
- Listing ID
- CS2500058
- Property Type
- Restaurant
- Listing Type
- Commercial Sale
- Status
- Active
- Images
- 10
- Beds/Baths
- -/2
- Baths
- 2
- Location Type
- Urban
- View Type
- City View
- Total Lot Size
- 1,959.02 sq ft (182.00 m²)
- Total Interior Area
- 1,959.02 sq ft (182.00 m²)
Listing Images
This sale is more than the transfer of a restaurant. It is the handoff of a proven, high-visibility business with a decade of goodwill already built in. Locations like this are almost never available, and established brands with this level of recognition are even rarer.
Marcos sits at the gateway to the Salinas Malecon, where daily traffic flows from residents, vacationers, weekend visitors, and the steady stream of people moving between the peninsula’s most popular beaches. Foot traffic is consistent year round, and the area is continuing to grow. You benefit from instant exposure, strong demand, and a community that already knows exactly where you are.
Long Description
This sale is more than the transfer of a restaurant. It is the handoff of a proven, high-visibility business with a decade of goodwill already built in. Locations like this are almost never available, and established brands with this level of recognition are even rarer.
Marcos sits at the gateway to the Salinas Malecon, where daily traffic flows from residents, vacationers, weekend visitors, and the steady stream of people moving between the peninsula’s most popular beaches. Foot traffic is consistent year round, and the area is continuing to grow. You benefit from instant exposure, strong demand, and a community that already knows exactly where you are.
A Brand With Real Staying Power
From the start, Marcos became part of the local rhythm. Its wood-fired oven, relaxed patio seating, and dependable quality made it a natural hub. People trust it. Families gather here. Expats treat it as their meeting spot. Tourists return because they remember the pizza. That kind of built-in loyalty normally takes years to develop, yet you walk in on day one with the advantage already secured.
Winning Best Pizza in Town and receiving constant media attention did not happen by accident. Marcos earned its place, and that reputation stays with the business. You can keep the brand intact and continue the story or reimagine the space while still benefiting from the steady stream of customers who already have the habit of stopping by.
Turnkey Means Momentum, Not Guesswork
Starting a restaurant from scratch is tough. Buying this one is smart. The infrastructure is complete, the kitchen is equipped, the layout is dialed in, and the systems are in place. The 3.5-ton oven alone is a powerhouse that sets you apart from day one. At 900F, it delivers a signature product fast enough to keep up with high-season demand. The BBQ station widens your menu options. The refrigeration, prep areas, and seating are ready. Even better, the patio is a natural draw in a coastal town like Salinas.
Equipment
Everything you need is already in place, including:
• 3.5-ton pizza oven reaching 900F
Bakes a pizza in 3 minutes, up to 60 pizzas per hour
• Brazilian charcoal BBQ station
• 12 kg commercial dough mixer
• Two cabinet refrigerators
• One domestic refrigerator
• Three burner cooking station
• Pizza making and serving stations
• Pizza plates, cabin, and full prep gear
• 10 tables with 46 patio seats
• Dough mixing and dishwashing station with grease trap
Everything here works, and everything stays. You get the benefit of years of refinement without the cost or the headaches.
Room to Grow
Marcos already performs as a popular neighborhood pizzeria, but there is room to expand in several directions:
• Add delivery or partner with delivery apps
• Extend hours into late evening
• Introduce themed nights or live music
• Build out a stronger online presence
• Experiment with new menu items that leverage the oven and BBQ
• Host community events, expat meetups, or private parties
Because the customer base is established, every new idea starts with traction already built in.
A Fair Price for a Rare Asset
You are not just buying equipment. You are buying reputation, location, visibility, and momentum at a price far below the true value. The seller is offering this at a very reasonable figure to encourage a smooth transition. Opportunities like this typically get snapped up fast because they deliver both immediate income potential and long-term stability.
- Details
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Number of Full Bathrooms 2 Total Interior Area 1,959.02 sq ft (182.00 m²) Total Lot Size 1,959.02 sq ft (182.00 m²) Number of Stories 1 Roof Type Concrete Flat Roof Floor Covering Tile Construction Type Concrete Construction Status Completed Year Built 2013 Appliances Included Grill, Oven, Refrigerator, Stove Air Condition & Heating No Furnished Type Fully Pool No Jacuzzi No Parking No - Geography
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Location Salinas, Salinas, Santa Elena, Ecuador Country Ecuador State Santa Elena County Salinas City/Town Salinas Location Type Urban Geographic Type Coast View Type City View - Features
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Interior Features Included Gourmet Kitchen, Separate Dining Room Exterior Features Included Outside Seating-Area Security Features Perimeter Fencing - Infrastructure
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Street Access Type Paved Road Type of Water City Water Type of Electricity Public Type of Sewer Public Internet Available - Television Available - - Financial/Legal
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Price per Air-Conditionable Living Area $153.85/m2 ($14.29/sqft) Price per Square Meter $153.85/m2 ($14.29/sqft) List Price $28,000 Ownership Type Escritura Comuna
