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Suzanne Daniels, founder and owner of Brentwood Social House, announced her intention to step away from the business in a letter to the community.
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The announcement came on May 21, after several years of “pivoting, adapting and carrying increasing financial pressure,” Daniels wrote.
Now, she is looking for someone to purchase the business, create a new concept within the space, sublease the property or take over the lease.
“Sometimes the greatest kindness we can give ourselves is permission to be done,” Daniels said in the letter. “To recognize when a chapter has run its course and make space for whatever wants to emerge next.”
What to expect
Daniels assured customers that the business is still open and all bookings will be honored. She also notified customers of potential changes coming soon, including reduced staffing and adjustments to the menu and hours of operation.
“My hope is that the space lands in the hands of someone who feels inspired by its potential and excited to shape its future in a meaningful way,” Daniels said.
The history
Brentwood opened within a year of Daniels first finding the property in 2015. Since then, the space has been filled with afternoon tea parties, events and a range of food and drinks. Patrons can find spinach feta quiche, vegan curry pie and yogurt parfaits. The social house also brews espresso-based drinks, chai, wine, beer and prosecco.
The front entrance is home to a free community fridge in partnership with the ATX Free Fridge Project where neighbors can stock the shelves with snacks, produce, prepared meals, canned goods or non-food household necessities.
“Over the last 10 years, Brentwood Social House has become so much more than a coffee shop,” Daniels shared in the letter. “It’s been a place for connection, comfort, conversation, creativity, celebration and community.”
Going forward
Anyone interested in subleasing the property is instructed to contact Laura Fairbanks of KW Commercial at [email protected]. Anyone interested in purchasing the business itself, or discussing its future, can connect directly with Daniels at [email protected].
