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San Francisco, CA

Expanding a modern French bistro with a focus on seasonal cuisine and natural wines.

• Modern French Bistro: Cache offers a menu inspired by seasonal ingredients and local flavors.
• Successful Operations: The restaurant operates at an annualized revenue run rate of about $2.4 million with only 48 seats.
• Expansion Plans: Cache is opening a second location in San Francisco’s Financial District to increase capacity and revenue potential.
• Use of Funds: Funds will be used for renovations, equipment, a liquor license, and working capital for the new restaurant.
• Founders’ Expertise: Simon Mounier and Florent Thomas bring their expertise from working at Michelin-starred restaurants.

Cache is a modern French bistro located in San Francisco’s Inner Sunset neighborhood, known for its seasonal cuisine and natural wine offerings. Founded by Simon Mounier and Florent Thomas, the restaurant has quickly gained popularity, operating at an annualized revenue run rate of approximately $2.4 million with only 48 seats. The founders’ vision is to create unforgettable culinary moments by combining seasonal ingredients with local flavors, paired with a curated selection of natural wines.

Building on their success, Cache is expanding to a second location in San Francisco’s Financial District. The new restaurant will feature over 80 seats, an open kitchen, bar seating, a private dining room, and a full liquor license. The funds raised will be used for light renovations, purchasing kitchen and bar equipment, securing the liquor license, and providing working capital for the new location. This expansion aims to significantly increase capacity and revenue potential, catering to the strong demand for dinner and wine-focused dining experiences in the bustling Financial District.

Company Info

Caché is a modern French bistro in San Francisco offering seasonal cuisine and natural wines, with plans to expand to a larger location.

Caché is a modern French bistro located in San Francisco’s Inner Sunset neighborhood, known for its seasonal cuisine and natural wine offerings. Founded by Florent Thomas and Chef Simon Mounier, the restaurant has quickly gained popularity, operating with an annualized revenue run rate of approximately $2.4 million despite having only 48 seats and lacking a full liquor license. The intimate setting and focus on quality ingredients have made it a sought-after dining destination.

Building on its success, Caché is planning to open a second location in San Francisco’s Financial District. The new restaurant will feature over 80 seats, an open kitchen, bar seating, a private dining room, and a full liquor license. This expansion aims to meet the strong demand for dinner and wine-focused dining experiences in the area, significantly increasing the restaurant’s capacity and revenue potential.