Casa Conejo Restaurant Terrace
Pillar II
Investor Briefing 2026

Casa Conejo
Restaurant
& Venue

A 150-seat farm-to-table restaurant, artisan bar, and premier event venue perched above the volcanic highlands of Juayúa, El Salvador — where every dish begins in the garden below.

01
Proven Traction
Infrastructure Complete

150-seat restaurant with commercial kitchen, terrace, and Murphy's Law bar — all on a 46-acre owned estate.

Operator Secured

Global Wisdom (Bryan Nuñez) signed as licensed operator partner with deep El Salvador government relationships.

Government Approved

Ministry of Health clearance obtained. Regulatory pathway confirmed for both Phase 1 and Phase 2 operations.

Distribution Engine Live

80–100M monthly video views across MurphsLife platforms. Proven content engine with 11.5M+ combined followers.

Distribution Engine — Restaurant & Venue
0.0M+
Combined Followers
0M+
Monthly Video Views
0.0B+
Lifetime Impressions
0K+
Email Subscribers
Campaign Case Study
"Building a Restaurant in El Salvador"

A single behind-the-scenes video documenting the restaurant construction process generated massive organic engagement — converting viewers into investor leads and future diners without any paid media spend.

Campaign Results
Total Views4.2M+
Engagement Rate8.7%
Investor Inquiries120+
Paid Media Spend$0
Estimated Earned Media Value$180K+
02
Leadership

The Team Behind
the Table

AM
Aaron Murphy
Founder & President

Content creator with 11.5M+ social followers and 80–100M monthly video views. Built MurphsLife Foundation from zero to $3.5M revenue (87% to programs), 75,000+ people served, and 750+ micro-businesses launched across 12+ countries.

80–100M Monthly Video Views
LG
Lucas George
COO & Growth Lead

Operational lead for the Casa Conejo ecosystem. Manages investor relationships, legal entity formation, wellness center buildout, and the Conejo Coffee brand. Architect of the four-pillar revenue model and bridge raise structure.

Ecosystem Architect
Advisory Board & Key Partners
Bryan Nuñez
Global Wisdom Group — Licensed Operator
Tim Nielsen
10S Law — Legal Counsel
Jonathan Bench
KMC Law — Investor Docs
Jorge Alfaro
El Salvador Legal Counsel
03
Market Opportunity

El Salvador's
Dining Renaissance

El Salvador recorded 4.1 million international visitors in 2025 — a record year driven by the country's dramatic safety improvements (2.4 homicides per 100K, lowest in 30 years), U.S. Global Entry partnership, and growing reputation as a wellness and adventure destination. The Ruta de las Flores corridor, where Casa Conejo sits, is the epicenter of this transformation.

Despite this surge, the region has no premium farm-to-table restaurant with event capacity. Casa Conejo fills this gap with a 150-seat dining room, 300-seat full-venue capacity, and a 46-acre estate that doubles as the most dramatic event backdrop in the country.

Casa Conejo Venue
4.1M
Visitors in 2025
Zero
Premium Competitors
4.1M
International Visitors (2025)
2.4
Homicides per 100K (Lowest in 30 yrs)
300
Full Venue Capacity (Seats)
$48
Average Dinner Check
04
The Concept

Where the Farm
Becomes the Menu

Farm-to-Table Dining150 Seats

Every ingredient sourced from the property's agroforestry gardens, local Juayúa farmers, and the Pacific coast. The menu changes with the seasons and tells the story of El Salvador's land.

Murphy's Law BarCraft Cocktails

An intimate, late-night atmosphere with artisan spirits, small plates, and a terrace overlooking the volcanoes. The highest-margin revenue stream at 68% EBITDA.

Weddings & Private Events300 Guests

Full-venue buyout for up to 300 guests. Terrace ceremony with volcano backdrop, garden cocktail hour, indoor reception. 2–4 full buyouts per month in base case.

Wellness RetreatsCross-Pillar

Multi-day retreat packages combining dining, spa access, hiking, and farm tours. Cross-sells with the Wellness & Recovery pillar for compounding revenue.

Casa Conejo Interior
Large Industrial Kitchen
Event-Ready Infrastructure
Commercial kitchen · Walk-in cold storage · AV-ready spaces
Signature Menu
Starters
Ceviche Verde · Chorilonza Croquettes · Smoked Brisket Empanadas
Mains
Wood-Fired Whole Fish · Coffee-Rubbed Short Rib · Yuca Gnocchi
Desserts
Estate Cacao Tart · Plantain Tres Leches · Seasonal Sorbet
Murphy's Law
Craft Cocktails · Artisan Spirits · Salvadoran Rum · Small Plates
05
Financial Snapshot

The Revenue
Model

A diversified four-stream model — daily dining, bar & lounge, private events, and retreat packages — with strong cross-sell synergies across the spa, hotel, and café pillars.

$1.13M
Monthly Revenue
$13.5M
Annual Revenue
$6.49M
EBITDA
48%
EBITDA Margin
Revenue Breakdown (Base)
Daily Dining$434K/mo
Murphy's Law Bar$59K/mo
Events & Buyouts$52K/mo
Experiences & Retail$20K/mo
Phase 2 Upside
Phase 1
Months 1–6
Open 150-seat restaurant + Murphy's Law bar. Launch event bookings and chef's table experiences.
Ready
Phase 2
Months 6–18
Scale to 300-seat full-venue capacity. Add corporate retreat packages and winemaker dinner series.
Planned
Phase 3
2027–2030
Full campus integration. 2030 Vision: $23.7M revenue | $8.5M EBITDA across all four pillars.
Future
Financial Sensitivity Analysis
ScenarioMonthly RevenueAnnual RevenueEBITDA Margin
Mid Case$1.13M$13.5M48%
High Case$2.19M$26.3M56%
Source: RestaurantCo Partner Package v3 · Casa Conejo Source of Truth v0.3. Full returns model available in the data room under NDA.
Capacity Sanity Check (RevPASH Logic)
DaypartSeatsTurnsCoversAvg CheckDaily Rev
Breakfast (7–11a)3000.53160$18$2,880
Lunch (11a–3p)3000.87260$30$7,800
Dinner (5–10p)3001.27380$48$18,240
Bar (5p–12a)1801.0180$22$3,960
Daily Total980 covers/day · 300 seats total (~150 indoor / 75 terrace / 75 outdoor)$32,880
300 seats total (~150 indoor / 75 terrace / 75 outdoor) + 180-seat Murphy's Law Bar + Terrace Lounge. Turn times are conservative for a destination restaurant with 90-min avg dwell. Mid case covers = pro forma v2 mid assumptions. Source: RestaurantCo Pro Forma v2 (300-seat).
A · Standalone Run-Rate (Operator View)
Mid Case Monthly Revenue$1.13M
Mid Case Annual Revenue$13.5M
Mid Case EBITDA Margin48%
300-seat capacity: ~150 indoor / 75 terrace / 75 outdoor. Includes Murphy's Law Bar + Terrace Lounge. Revenue includes a la carte dining, bar, events & buyouts, and experiences + retail. Source: RestaurantCo Pro Forma v2 (300-seat).
B · Integrated Campus Allocation (Underwriting View)
Debt Case (Stabilized)$7.52M/yr
Ramp Phase$4.5M/yr
Vision Case (Stabilized)$13.5M/yr
These figures are not additive with the standalone run-rate. They represent the restaurant's share of the integrated campus model. Source: Ecosystem Rollup v0.3.
¹ Mid case uses daypart modeling: breakfast 160 covers ($18 avg), lunch 260 covers ($30 avg), dinner 380 covers ($48 avg), bar 180 checks ($22 avg) + events 2 buyouts + 6 small events/mo + $30K experiences/retail. Source: RestaurantCo Pro Forma v2 (300-seat), Feb 2026.
² Event revenue modeled at 2 full buyouts ($50K min) + 6 small events ($8K min) per month in mid case. High case assumes 4 buyouts ($75K min) + 10 events ($12K min).
³ Revenue figures are standalone run-rate. Integrated campus model allocations are lower to prevent double-counting across pillars.
06
Risks & Mitigations

Candid Assessment
of Key Risks

We present these risks not to discourage investment, but because serious investors deserve honest analysis. Each risk has been evaluated against real-world precedents and paired with concrete mitigation steps already underway.

01Low
Construction & Buildout Delays

Restaurant construction in El Salvador's highland climate can face weather-related delays and supply chain gaps.

Precedent

Finca Argovia in Chiapas, Mexico experienced 8-month delays on eco-restaurant construction due to rainy season material delivery issues.

Mitigation

Phase 1 uses existing commercial kitchen and dining infrastructure. Interior finishing is the only remaining work — no structural construction required.

02Low
Foot Traffic & Occupancy Ramp

A new destination restaurant in a frontier market requires 6–12 months to build awareness, earn reviews, and establish repeat clientele.

Precedent

Hacienda AltaGracia's restaurant in Costa Rica took 10 months to reach full dinner service capacity after opening.

Mitigation

MurphsLife's 11.5M+ social following provides a built-in launch audience. Retreat packages pre-sold before opening guarantee early covers.

03Medium
Regulatory & Licensing

El Salvador requires specific food service licenses, health inspections, and event permits for full-scale restaurant and venue operations.

Precedent

Several boutique restaurants in Suchitoto faced 6-month delays in 2023 due to updated CORSATUR licensing requirements.

Mitigation

Legal counsel engaged. Government relationships via ADDN partnership provide direct access to Ministry of Health officials for expedited review.

04Low
Competitive Landscape

El Salvador's boutique dining market is growing rapidly, with new restaurants opening in Juayúa, El Tunco, and Suchitoto.

Precedent

The Roca Sunzal and similar surf-adjacent restaurants have captured the adventure traveler segment in El Tunco.

Mitigation

Casa Conejo targets the farm-to-table wellness dining segment — currently unserved in El Salvador. The farm + spa + trails combination is a distinct moat.

05Medium
Staffing & Culinary Talent

Recruiting and retaining trained culinary staff in rural El Salvador requires competitive wages and ongoing training investment.

Precedent

Finca El Cisne in Honduras reported 40% annual kitchen staff turnover in its first two years.

Mitigation

Community-first hiring model with above-market wages, on-site housing for key staff, and a structured training program with local culinary schools.

06Low
Supply Chain & Sourcing

Farm-to-table operations depend on consistent agricultural output. Crop failures or supply disruptions could affect menu consistency.

Precedent

Several farm-to-table restaurants in Costa Rica's Central Valley have had to supplement with wholesale sourcing during dry seasons.

Mitigation

On-site 20-acre regenerative farm covers 60%+ of produce needs. Relationships with neighboring farms in Apaneca-Ilamatepec provide backup sourcing.

07Low
Perception & Safety Concerns

International travelers may have outdated perceptions of El Salvador's safety, despite dramatic improvements since 2022.

Precedent

El Salvador recorded its lowest homicide rate in 30 years in 2023 (2.4 per 100K) and received 4.1M international visitors in 2025.

Mitigation

MurphsLife content strategy actively documents the real El Salvador. U.S. Global Entry partnership signals official U.S. government endorsement.

08Low
Currency & Inflation Risk

El Salvador's dollarized economy eliminates currency risk, but regional inflation affects operating costs.

Precedent

Costa Rica's restaurant sector saw 12% operating cost increases in 2022–2023 due to food and energy inflation.

Mitigation

On-site farm production creates a natural hedge against food inflation. Energy independence via planned solar installation.

6
Low Risk
2
Medium Risk
0
High Risk
07
Ways to Partner

Four Ways to
Get Involved

Capital Partner
$500K Convertible Note
18-month term · 8% interest · 20% equity conversion

Fund the full restaurant and venue buildout. Priority return structure with equity upside across all four pillars.

F&B Operator Partner
Revenue Share
Operator provides team · Casa Conejo provides venue

Experienced restaurateurs who want a world-class venue without the real estate risk. We provide the property, brand, and ecosystem traffic.

Brand & Supplier Partner
Exclusivity Agreement
Category exclusivity · co-marketing · product placement

Artisan spirits, sustainable wine, specialty coffee, farm equipment, or hospitality brands seeking a premium showcase in El Salvador.

Farm & Supplier Partner
Preferred Supplier Agreement
Annual contract · farm-to-table sourcing

Local farmers, fishermen, and artisan producers who want a reliable, premium buyer committed to regenerative sourcing practices.

08
Capital Structure

The Bridge
Raise

Bridge Note Terms
InstrumentConvertible Note
Target Raise$500K
Interest Rate8% Simple Interest
Maturity18 Months
Conversion Discount20% on Qualified Financing
Valuation Cap~$3.5M Pre-Money
Use of Proceeds
Interior Finishing & FF&E$200K
Kitchen Equipment & Buildout$125K
Pre-Opening & Staffing$100K
Working Capital & Marketing$75K
Milestone Tranches
40%Entity formation + legal docs complete
30%FF&E ordered + kitchen buildout begins
20%Rooms ready + staff hired
10%Soft open + first 30 days of operations
Casa Conejo Cuisine
09
Start the Conversation

Ready to Build
Something Extraordinary?

We are actively seeking capital partners, F&B operators, and brand partners for the Restaurant & Venue buildout. The full diligence package is available upon request.

01
Introductory Call

30-minute overview of the opportunity and your investment thesis

02
Diligence Package

Full pro forma, site plans, legal structure, and team bios

03
Site Visit

Guided property tour in Juayúa with team introductions

04
Term Sheet

Structured partnership terms tailored to your lane

Lucas George
COO — Growth & Partnerships
Aaron Murphy
Founder — Impact & Fundraising
Location
Juayúa, Sonsonate, El Salvador
Ruta de las Flores · 3,500 ft elevation
Due Diligence Package (Data Room)
Full Financial Model (Excel)
Detailed 5-year projections with assumptions
Menu & Concept Deck
Full menu, pricing strategy, and brand positioning
Ecosystem Overview Deck
All four pillars and combined investment thesis
Legal & Entity Structure
MurphsLife Foundation 501(c)(3) documentation
Site Visit Invitation
Guided property tour and team introductions