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Barclay Graebner
Morgans 2829, Inc
28 NE 29th Street
Miami FL 33132
786-838-5011
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Nov. 7, 2017
RE: Morgans Restaurant for relocation to �4th St. and NW 1st Ave.
Letter of Transmittal
FIND YOUR ROOTS
Barclay Graebner
Morgans 2829, Inc
28 NE 29th Street
Miami FL 33132
Nov. 7th, 2017
RE: Morgans Restaurant for relocation to �4th St. and NW 15t Ave.
To Whom It May Concern,
We are extremely excited to submit our proposal to relocate our existing
Morgans Restaurant to the designated commercial space at 14th St. and
NW 1st Ave.
Being that we already have a proven track record and concept with a
HUGE Miami following, we believe we can make an immediate positive
impact on the community with job creation, community awareness and
community safety! We are eager to get started and hope to be selected
for the Lease Agreement.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Barclay Graebner
Development Concept:
We propose to transform the designated commercial space into the new Morgans
Restaurant location! Our intention is to move our existing concept into the new space.
Because the Morgans Restaurant is already a very popular restaurant venue with a loyal
following, we will make an immediate positive impact on the community. We have
already built a huge "book of business" over the past 8 years and this will carry over
nicely to the new location. (We will close our current location with the opening of the
new location).
Mission Statement:
To use the freshest high quality ingredients to create delicious modern comfort food
that is economically priced, provide exceptional customer service and enrich the
community around us!
Benefits for the Community include:
Job Creation —Waiters, Busers, Chef/Cooks, Back Office, Administration, Bartenders,
Security and More!
Halo effect — New businesses bring in new clientele, fresh ideas, new commerce and
help the community grow!
Security — more foot traffic and better visibility!
Strategic & Management Approach
The Morgans Restaurant already has a loyal following and has a number of accolades
including being voted one of the Best Brunch venues in Miami. On Saturdays and
Sundays, one can witness the popularity of our Brunch with the long line that
serpentines around the building as people from all over wait patiently to sample some
of our house favorites which include the Chicken & Waffle Sandwich, Eggs Benedict,
House made Sticky Buns, etc. Our current geographic demo is customers coming from
South Beach, Aventura, North Miami, Coconut Grove, Key Biscayne and Downtown
Miami. These patrons will come to the new location. As they dine at the new Morgans,
they will discover the community and revival that is taking place. This will create a self -
feeding loop of additional new businesses, bringing in new clientele, fresh ideas, and
more commerce.
Approximately 25 full time and part time jobs will be created.
Entertainment will include weekly live bands and wine tastings.
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Financials:
Current Restaurants
Morgans Restaurant
28 NE 29th Street
Miami FL 33132
Self -funded
Restaurant
Built out/remolded the entire project - turnkey
Sherwoods Bistro
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Self -funded
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Tacos vs Burritos
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North Bay Village, FL 33141
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Black Sheep
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Qualifications and Experience
Barclay Graebner - Owner and founder of Morgans Restaurant, with over 15+ years
experience in the food/beverage industry. Founded and sold Blu Dog Cafe in South
Beach, Miami. Founder, Sherwoods Bistro in Little Haiti, Miami, Tacos vs Burritos on
North Bay Village, Black Sheep on North Bay Village.
Disclosures
No Disclosures to be reported
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