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2265 Post Rd
Wells, ME 04090

$3,295,000 USD

Restaurant For Sale  •  3,288 SF

Property Details

  • Property Type Restaurant
  • Total Building Size 4,790 SF
  • Lot Size 3.58 AC
  • Building Class C
  • Year Built 1956
  • Tenancy Single
  • Zoning GB
0 Transit Score
24 Walk Score

Description

Premier Location: Exceptional visibility and frontage on U.S. Route 1 in Wells, a high-traffic coastal corridor with year-round demand and peak seasonal volumes —situated just before the Route 9 turnoff to Kennebunkport.

Turnkey Enterprise: Established reputation, diversified income channels, and prime real estate combine to offer a rare opportunity to acquire a Maine landmark with durable appeal.

Iconic Brand Recognition: Nationally acclaimed and featured on NBC’s Today Show, Phantom Gourmet, and Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives — reinforcing multi-generational customer loyalty.

Diversified Revenue Streams: Restaurant, on-site retail gift shop, and nationwide shipping program broaden earnings beyond dine-in traffic.

Strong Operating History: Decades of proven financial performance with consistent cash flow and high daily guest counts in season.

Proprietary Products & Retail Expansion: “Maine Diner” branded goods and house-made products create scalable retail and online growth opportunities.

Sustainable Model: Seasonal produce sourced from the on-site garden underscores “freshness in minutes rather than days,” reinforcing authenticity while operations are supported by experienced staff and established systems.

Multiple Revenue Channels: Beyond core restaurant sales, the integrated Gift Shop and nationwide shipping program diversify income and extend the brand’s reach beyond in-person dining.

Scalable Retail & E-Commerce: House-branded products and Maine-made retail goods present opportunities for margin expansion and brand extension across retail and online platforms.

Institutional Status in Market: The Maine Diner is not just a restaurant but a destination, benefitting from word-of-mouth, repeat visitation, and positioning as a “must-visit” stop along Maine’s southern coast.

Operational Resilience: Proven management systems, long-tenured staff, and a business model that has weathered economic cycles provide stability and predictability for investors.

Public Transportation

Commuter RailDriveWalkDistance
Wells (Downeaster - Amtrak) 9 min - 3.5 mi
AirportDriveWalkDistance
Portsmouth International at Pease 38 min - 26.1 mi
Portland International Jetport 38 min - 27.4 mi

Parking Details

Parking Available: Yes
Reserved: No
Spaces Provided: 40
Type: Surface
Included in Rent: Yes
Roger Daigle 207-773-4222 Daigle Commercial Group Inc
Roger Daigle 207-773-4222 Daigle Commercial Group Inc