A Unique Restaurant Opportunity at the St Petersburg College - Downtown Campus St Petersburg College - Downtown Campus 244 2nd Avenue N St Petersburg, Florida 33701
Unique Opportunity Market Young and Educated Primary - Students and Faculty of SPC - Downtown - Downtown Businesses - Local Residents Secondary - Patrons of Theater events - Downtown weekend visitors Unmet Need Food for the Informed Downtown St Petersburg has few food options that meet the demands of a young and educated student body and workforce, including: - Convenient location on-site for students and close by for workers - Foods quickly prepared within minutes - Fresh and healthy selection - Options to dine in or take out - Healthy alternatives catering services - Affordable Opportunity Downtown Affordable Healthy Alternative To utilize 2,300 SF of space within the SPC Downtown Campus facility designated for food service To provide on site food and beverage service during the hours of 7am - 7pm to the 2,600+ student body and faculty (5,000 estimated student body within 5 years) To offer breakfast, lunch and catering services to the downtown nearby workforce offering a healthy alternative to nearby establishments To offer beverages and light appetizers to theater patrons during events
SPC Restaurant Location The SPC Campus Restaurant site is located in the College s Complex at the corner of 2nd Ave N and 3rd St N in downtown St Petersburg. The space is on the 1st floor of the west end of the SPC Downtown Campus. The Building contains classrooms, offices, the American Stage Theater and the Florida Orchestra administrative office. This site is within walking distance of St Petersburg s major employers Highly visible to heavy traffic along 3rd Street
SPC Building & Restaurant Space Entrance on 3rd Street N 2,300 SF Shell Space SPC Lobby west side
Proposed Guidelines Venue: - 2,300 sf on the 1st floor of the west end of SPC s Campus - Currently shell space with build-out cost negotiable - Initial 5 year term with multiple 5 year options available - Lease rate of $15/square foot Proposed hours of operation: - Monday Thursday: 7:30am 7:00pm (or later) - Friday: 7:30am 3:30pm - Saturday & Sunday: hours to coincide with scheduled events Kitchen equipment: - Consistent with a healthy alternative concept, there will be no equipment such as fryers and grills which would require ventilation hoods and suppression systems Menu suggestions: Quick and Healthy Alternatives - Cereals, Bagels, Muffins, Pastry - Specialty Coffee, Tea, Juice - Smoothies - Salads, Soups, Paninis, Sandwiches - Light Appetizers & Beverages for Events
More About SPC St Petersburg College (commonly known as SPC) is a fully accredited post-secondary educational institution in St Petersburg, Florida. It is estimated that SPC serves some 65,000 students annually through nine distinct campuses located throughout Pinellas County. SPC was founded in 1927 and from its early roots as a community college it now offers four-year bachelor degree programs in such areas as education, nursing, international business, and paralegal studies, among many others. The SPC Downtown Campus is unique in that it not only houses classrooms, lecture halls and administrative offices for the College, but also is home to the new American Stage Theater, the Florida Orchestra, the Downtown Partnership, and the Pier Aquarium. This Center is just steps away from company headquarters, government service centers, shopping, entertainment, art galleries, and theaters.
Fast Facts About St Petersburg St Petersburg is the 4th most populated City in Florida with over 250,000 residents. The downtown area is home to 7,000 people (all within a short walk of the proposed SPC Restaurant site). The median age is 39.3 years. There is an estimated 30,000 employees that work downtown every weekday. Since 2000, over 1,420 new dwelling units have been built and 646 more are currently under construction. Over 4.7 million estimated visitors converge on St Petersburg each year. The St Petersburg College Downtown Campus has 190 faculty & employees and 2,600 students (5,000 students within 5 years) St Petersburg has a vibrant downtown that has undergone tremendous revitalization over the past 10 years. St Petersburg hosts numerous sporting events, like the St Pete Grand Prix and is home to Major League Baseball s Tampa Bay Rays.
Proposal Elements Interested parties should prepare the following for discussion with the St Petersburg College via submittal to RE/MAX Metro Commercial: Operator s concept Proposed layout for kitchen, dining room, storage areas Menu and pricing Summary of past experience References More detailed information and assistance can be obtained by contacting Lisa Ulrich and Tom Buckley of RE/MAX Metro Commercial at lisaulrich@remax.net and tombuckley@remax.net or by calling 727-896-1800.
Tom Buckley Commercial and Investment Services 201 2nd Avenue North Cell: 727-501-5458 St. Petersburg, FL 33701 Fax: 727-896-1802 tombuckley@remax.net www.ulrichbuckley.com Each office independently owned and operated Lisa Ulrich Commercial and Investment Services 201 2nd Avenue North Cell: 727-643-3236 St. Petersburg, FL 33701 Fax: 727-896-1802 lisaulrich@remax.net www.ulrichbuckley.com Each office independently owned and operated