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Sunday, May 13, 2012
Dallas Bicycle Cafe seeking buyer
The shop announced it was on sale on Facebook.
DALLAS — Dallas Bicycle Cafe owner Armando Guerrero would like to sell Dallas Bicycle Cafe and chose an interesting method to announce it: on Facebook.
"DALLAS BICYCLE CAFE IS FOR SALE , if interested email to Armando@dallasbicyclecafe.com, or aguer75@aol.com" was the update posted on the restaurant's Facebook page.
The place has only been open since February. Located off White Rock Lake and boasting a nifty bicycle-themed decor, it positioned itself as a convenient stop for people on their way to or from a lakeside workout. It even has lockers and a bike-storage option.
Commenters speculated that the sale might be connected to Bicycle Cafe's lack of liquor license, or that the problem was the construction. But Dallas Bicycle Cafe posted a comment saying, "Yep, got a better business oportunity [sic]," and that the cafe would stay open while a buyer was sought.
Restaurant manager Jesse said it was a family emergency.
"Business is good, but the problem is that the owners have a family emergency and have to move back to Mexico, that's the only reason they are selling the business," he said. When informed of the Facebook comment, he said, "OK, I think what it was is that Armando was a commercial construction worker, he received a business opportunity back in Mexico -- it's not too clear on me."
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Nah. That fad is all but gone. Thay use them thar smart phones for stuff like that nowadays, I betch
Eliot Landrum, verified:
Seems really odd. Hope someone can keep it open.
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Teresa Gubbins, staff:
Eliot, have you been? it's a little off my usual stomping grounds
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SitizenKane, anonymous:
Which is it :
Inquiring minds want to know.
Note the nuanced owners claim...."the cafe will stay open while a buyer is sought"...that isn't much of a promise, note the owner didn't say the cafe would be open until a buyer is found.
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gsalinas7, anonymous:
What's the Physical address of the Cafe?? Rode many yrs. at White Rock but started riding trails up North, so haven't kept up with that area.
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Teresa Gubbins, staff:
gsalinas7, it's at 7510 East Northwest Highway right by Lawther
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James Scott, verified:
It's where the old Centennial used to be, next to where the old Strip Club used to be (that might help, depending on how many years ago it was for you, lol).
The owner really is nice. I can't imagine they would have put all of that work into the place and not expect to get something in return from someone seriously interested in keeping it open - and if they were to close in any interim, that would seriously devalue the place.
With construction clearing up and the Katy Trail extensions underway, I have to think this is a great investment for the future. Especially if the new multifamily high-rise gets approved for across the street
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What do you think?