Operating restaurant for transfer in Pedralbes, Barcelona, near university campuses

Operating restaurant available for business transfer in Pedralbes, in Barcelona’s Les Corts district, located in a university, technology and professional setting with potential to attract students, lecturers, researchers and office workers.

The premises offer approximately 170 m² and hold a mixed hospitality activity licence (“hostelería mixta”). The transfer includes the activity licence, goodwill, furniture and equipment. Arrangements concerning employees will be determined during the transaction, in accordance with applicable obligations.

The restaurant has two toilets, one for men and one for women. The stated seating capacity is 150 diners.

There is no terrace, and urban planning restrictions in the area prevent municipal authorisation for its installation.

Key features:

- Activity: operating restaurant.

- Approximate floor area: 170 m².

- Activity licence: mixed hospitality (“hostelería mixta”).

- Stated seating capacity: 150 diners.

- Two toilets: one for men and one for women.

- No terrace and no prospect of authorisation.

- Furniture, equipment and goodwill included.

- Employee arrangements: to be determined during the transaction.

Business transfer and lease terms:

- Business transfer price: €180,000. The transaction is outside the scope of VAT provided that the transfer meets the requirements for an autonomous economic unit capable of continuing the activity.

- Monthly rent: €3,500 plus applicable taxes, including property tax (IBI) and community charges.

- Lease term: ten years.

- Renewals: for five-year periods, subject to the terms agreed with the landlord.

- Security deposit: two months’ rent, to be lodged with INCASÒL.

- Additional guarantees: to be determined according to the incoming operator’s financial standing.

- Lease terms: negotiated with the landlord by the outgoing operator and subject to formalisation in the lease agreement.

University surroundings and potential clientele:

One of the restaurant’s main attractions is its proximity to two leading universities: the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) and the Universitat de Barcelona (UB).

The UPC’s Campus Nord houses the Barcelona School of Informatics, the Barcelona School of Telecommunications Engineering and the Barcelona School of Civil Engineering, alongside laboratories and research centres.

The UB’s Faculty of Economics and Business and Faculty of Law are also located nearby, along Avinguda Diagonal.

This concentration of academic activity provides a potential customer base for breakfasts, lunchtime menus, meals between classes and group gatherings, particularly during teaching periods.

Business, technology and office surroundings:

The area also hosts professional activity linked to research and technology. Notable institutions include the Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC-CNS) and the Parc UPC’s Nexus I and Nexus II buildings, which accommodate technology-based businesses and institutions.

The wider university area also includes the Barcelona Science Park, home to research centres, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, SMEs and start-ups.

These institutions offer opportunities to cater to employees, researchers and professionals through weekday menus, business lunches and group bookings. Pedralbes residents provide an additional potential customer base.

Public transport and connections:

- Palau Reial metro — L3: approximately 8–12 minutes on foot.

- Zona Universitària metro — L3 and L9 Sud: approximately 15–20 minutes on foot, with an airport connection via L9 Sud.

- Palau Reial tram — T1, T2 and T3: approximately 8–12 minutes on foot.

- Bus routes 33 and 67: stops along Avinguda Diagonal, around Palau Reial, approximately 8–12 minutes on foot.

- Barcelona-Sants railway station: approximately 15–20 minutes by car.

- Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport: approximately 20–30 minutes by car, depending on the terminal and traffic.

An opportunity for operators seeking an operating restaurant for transfer in Les Corts, with a location suited to serving the university community, nearby professionals and Pedralbes residents.

For further information or to arrange a viewing, contact Max Ricart Luxury Properties – Retail Division