An Iconic Restaurant in SE Minnesota Ready for New Owners

If you haven't heard by now, an iconic restaurant in Southeast Minnesota is for sale.  I know, it's breaking my heart too.  This is a place many of us know because of the giant pig on top.  Some of us even know of the place because a movie scene was shot there.  Others know it well because it has the classic diner breakfast that is hard to find nowadays.  Many know it because it is their place and the owners even know their name.  Yes, the one and only Cheap Charlie's in Rochester, Minnesota is for sale.

Is It True That Cheap Charlie's in Rochester, Minnesota Is Closing?

What IS true is that the building is for sale.  The owners are looking for the new person to take over the iconic Cheap Charlie's that the Med City has known since the mid-1960s.  This restaurant had a different name for about a decade before that as well.  But the current owners, Janna and David Tran, have made the decision to retire.  Their hope is that whoever buys the building will also continue the tradition of Cheap Charlie's.  If not, the owners indicated to the Post Bulletin that their plan would be to move the iconic restaurant to a new spot.

How Much Is It To Buy The Iconic Cheap Charlie's Restaurant in Rochester, Minnesota?

If you've ever wanted to own a restaurant, and one that has been a favorite in Rochester for decades, NOW is your chance.

I went looking for the details on the commercial listing and found out that the restaurant actually was put on the market in mid-June.  So yeah, although Rochester seems to be freaking out about the news of Cheap Charlie's being for sale now, it has actually been available for a few weeks now.  Here are a few details about the listing though according to the Realty Growth Inc. website:

• Year Built:  1969
• Size:  2,556 square feet
• Address: 11 5th Street NW
• Price:  Subject to Offer
• See the full listing, including photos at the Realty Growth Inc. website

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Personal Note to the Owners...

When my family heard the news that Cheap Charlie's was for sale, their first comment was "We have to go eat there before they retire".  This is a favorite place for them and I know you have put your heart and soul in this restaurant, and you've been doing this for a very long time.  I know many in Rochester are huge fans of your place as well.  Change is hard, especially when you've been putting your heart and soul into something for so long, but you deserve a chance to retire.  Thank you for being part of this community for so many years.