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restaurant and food business for Sale in Arizona
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American Restaurants
Other Restaurants & Food
Catering Companies
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American Restaurants
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High-Volume Franchise Deli | $1.8M Sales | Strong Cash Flow
Peoria, Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
Peoria, Maricopa County, AZ, US
Public Description Established national fast-casual franchise deli located in one of the West Valley's busiest retail corridors, offering an exceptional opportunity to acquire a proven, high-volume restaurant with consistent revenue and strong cash flow. Generating approximately $1.8 million in annual sales with normalized Seller's Discretionary Earnings approaching $190,000, this turnkey operation has served the community for more than a decade and benefits from an established customer base, experienced staff, and multiple revenue streams including dine-in, takeout, online ordering, delivery, and catering. The business operates from a highly visible shopping center surrounded by dense residential neighborhoods, major employers, schools, healthcare providers, and national retailers. The location enjoys excellent traffic counts and strong demographic fundamentals that continue to support long-term performance. Ownership has recently secured a long-term lease, providing stability for a new owner, while the franchise agreement has also been renewed, creating an attractive opportunity for continued growth within an established national system. This business is well suited for an owner-operator, experienced restaurant operator, or franchisee seeking immediate cash flow with future upside through expanded catering, community marketing, and operational efficiencies. Highlights • Approximately $1.8 million in annual revenue • Normalized Seller's Discretionary Earnings of approximately $190,000 • Established operation with more than 10 years of successful history • Nationally recognized fast-casual franchise • Strong catering and off-premise sales • Long-term lease in place • Experienced management and staff • Prime West Valley retail location • Turnkey operation with immediate cash flow The business name and location will remain confidential. Qualified buyers will be required to execute a Non-Disclosure Agreement and provide proof of financial capability prior to receiving additional information.
$450,000Asking Price
$1,802,503Revenue
$189,855Cash Flow
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Juice Bars
Juice Bars
Thriving Turnkey Healthy Food & Beverage Business - Motivated Seller.
Tucson, Pima County, Arizona, United States
Tucson, Pima County, AZ, US
A well-established, locally owned juice bar and superfood café with two profitable locations in the Tucson metro area. Founded as a fresh, health-focused concept, the business has built a loyal following and a strong track record of steady growth, with sales trending upward year over year. It offers made-to-order smoothies, acai bowls, fresh-pressed juices, wellness shots, and healthy light bites — backed by consistent 4+ star ratings across Yelp, Google, and delivery platforms. The business is fully equipped, staffed, and running, with cash flow that has continued to strengthen alongside its growth — a genuine turnkey opportunity in one of Arizona's fastest-growing markets, with a smooth, seamless transition for the right buyer. Well-suited to an owner-operator or semi-absentee buyer alike: an experienced food service operator looking to expand into a second concept, or an energetic entrepreneur ready to enter the health & wellness space with an established, growing, cash-flowing platform already in place. The seller is motivated and ready to move quickly for the right buyer — a strong fit for anyone looking to close before year-end on a business that's already proving its growth trajectory.
$374,950Asking Price
$549,431Revenue
$158,310Cash Flow
American Restaurants
Bars, Pubs & Taverns
American Restaurants
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Boutique Craft Beverage / Wine Bar - Cave Creek, AZ
Cave Creek, Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
Cave Creek, Maricopa County, AZ, US
Rare opportunity to acquire a boutique craft beverage tasting room located in the highly desirable Cave Creek, Arizona market—an established tourism and destination-driven submarket of the Phoenix metro. This business operates within the fast-growing craft beverage segment, offering a curated selection of specialty beverages along with complementary beer and wine. The concept is built around a high-margin tasting room model, delivering a unique customer experience that attracts both locals and consistent tourist traffic. The space features an inviting, experiential atmosphere with indoor seating and an outdoor patio, making it ideal for tastings, social gatherings, and small events. Included in the sale is a Maricopa County Series 7 Beer & Wine License, a highly valuable asset that allows both on-premise consumption and off-premise sales—creating a strong barrier to entry for new operators. The business currently operates on a limited schedule (primarily weekends), providing immediate upside for a new owner to expand hours, increase programming, and grow revenue. Key Highlights: Boutique craft beverage tasting room concept Located in a high-traffic, tourism-driven market Series 7 Beer & Wine License included High-margin beverage model Strong local following and brand presence Turnkey operation with FF&E and leasehold improvements included Opportunity to expand hours and increase revenue Growth Opportunities: Extend operating days and hours Introduce live music and events Private tastings and group bookings Expand retail bottle sales and merchandise Develop wholesale or distribution channels Ideal Buyer: Owner-operator seeking lifestyle business Hospitality or beverage industry entrepreneur Existing operator looking to expand footprint This is an asset sale. Business is listed by HUB AZ Brokers, an affiliate of Sunbelt Business Brokers in the State of Arizona. All listing and financial information to be verified by buyer during due diligence.
$139,000Asking Price
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American Restaurants
Coffee Shops & Cafes
Delis & Sandwich Shops
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American Restaurants
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Turnkey Artisan Cheese Shop + Tasting Lounge | Affluent NE Phoenix
Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
Phoenix, Maricopa County, AZ, US
One-of-a-kind specialty food opportunity: per the sellers, the only dedicated cut-to-order artisan cheese shop in Phoenix, operating since 2022 in one of the Valley's most affluent trade areas. The shop pairs a curated cut-to-order cheese counter with specialty grocery, gifts, prepared foods, and charcuterie, supported by a commercial prep kitchen and a beautifully finished, design-forward retail build-out (approximately $107,000 in leasehold improvements). THE NUMBERS FY2025 revenue of $394,382 per books (FY2023: $350,617; FY2024: $383,104) FY2025 seller's discretionary earnings of $53,610 as reported Register-verified core: roughly 8,000 transactions per year at a ~$40 average ticket, three years running 2023 books tie to the filed tax return to the dollar THE PLATFORM Lease in place through 2028 at a sustainable ~6.8% occupancy cost Adjacent furnished suite already branded and staged as a tasting lounge - a built-in second revenue engine for classes, private events, and pairings 1,800+ newsletter subscribers, 5,000+ social followers, subscription cheese club launched 2026, established classes and events program Online ordering and delivery live on Toast POS THE UPSIDE The shop currently trades only five days a week - Saturday alone delivers roughly 36% of weekly sales, and Sunday/Monday remain dark. Opening Sunday at even half of Saturday's rate adds an estimated $45K-$60K in annualized revenue. Add the lounge activation, a beer and wine license for pairings, cheese club growth, and corporate gifting, and this is a platform priced below the cost of its own build-out with clear room to run. THE TRADE AREA Roughly 223,000 residents across the six-ZIP trade area, with the Town of Paradise Valley (median household income ~$160K) and the Scottsdale border ZIPs closest to the store. Sellers are relocating out of state and will provide training and full vendor/recipe introductions. Offered at $149,000 plus inventory at cost. Detailed financials, POS reports, lease file, and site visits available to qualified buyers under NDA. Do not contact staff or visit unannounced - all inquiries through the listing broker: Bret Collins, Arizona Restaurant Sales (a HUB AZ Brokers company), 602-300-0006, [email protected]. The business is listed by HUB AZ Brokers (ADRE #LC688931000), an affiliate of Sunbelt Business Brokers of Phoenix. All listing and financial information to be verified by the buyer during due diligence.
$149,000Asking Price
$394,382Revenue
$53,610Cash Flow
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American Restaurants
Bars, Pubs & Taverns
Other Restaurants & Food
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American Restaurants
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Profitable East Tucson Sports Bar & Grill — $1.4M Sales, $151K SDE
Tucson, Pima County, Arizona, United States
Tucson, Pima County, AZ, US
Profitable, fully built-out restaurant & sports bar in a high-traffic East Tucson trade area — offered confidentially at $375,000 plus inventory at cost, a fully operating business transferred free and clear of any debts. THE NUMBERS (register-verified) FY2025 revenue per books: $1.43M with $150,849 in seller's discretionary earnings — the company's best margin year Four-year POS-documented sales history across two independent systems, including a $1.55M record year in 2024 with ~76,000 guest visits 29.8% combined food & beverage cost and 7.7% occupancy cost in FY2025 — a cost structure already tuned Average guest spend up ~25% since 2023 with traffic retained THE OPERATION A 4,555 SF full-service concept: scratch kitchen under hood, full liquor bar with a 20+ handle draft system and dedicated keg room, performance stage for live entertainment, pool tables, and TVs throughout. Service runs lunch through late night, seven days — a daypart spread few independent competitors match. A ~13-person team including shift management runs the floor; the owner is not tied to a station, and an owner-operator can expand margins immediately. THE LEASE Below-market rent (~$2.00/SF/month all-in, 7.7% of revenue) with committed term to mid-2032 plus a ten-year renewal option — roughly 15 years of site control on one of the city's primary east-west corridors. Replicating this build-out today would cost several times the asking price before serving a single guest. THE UPSIDE FY2025 results were achieved with essentially zero marketing spend ($500 vs. $24.8K the prior year). Growth levers already in place: restore demand marketing, adopt an owner-operator labor model (labor ran 40% vs. a 32-34% benchmark — an $85K-$115K opportunity at current volume), reclaim the proven $1.55M sales peak, and program the stage, game-day, and catering calendar. Dense trade area of ~209,000 residents across six ZIP codes, with a major university, a large military base and retiree population, and winter-visitor traffic supporting the market. THE DEAL Clean asset sale: assets, brand, and lease assignment convey free and clear; seller retires all entity obligations at closing through escrow with customary clearances. Arizona's non-quota restaurant liquor license lets a qualified buyer operate from day one under an interim permit. Inventory counted and purchased at cost. Training and transition support included. SBA-financeable for qualified buyers. Contact the exclusive broker to execute a confidentiality agreement and receive the Confidential Business Summary. Please do not visit the premises unannounced or contact staff. The business is listed by HUB AZ Brokers (ADRE #LC688931000), an affiliate of Sunbelt Business Brokers of Phoenix. All listing and financial information to be verified by the buyer during due diligence.
$375,000Asking Price
$1,432,022Revenue
$150,849Cash Flow
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Bars, Pubs & Taverns
Other Restaurants & Food
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Bars, Pubs & Taverns
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Turnkey Restaurant, Bar & Hookah Lounge — Below-Market Rent
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Phoenix, AZ, US
Here's a draft — roughly 2,900 characters, so it fits with room to spare: Turnkey Restaurant, Bar & Hookah Lounge — Below-Market Rent Here is a rare opportunity to take over a fully built-out, approximately 3,000 square-foot restaurant, bar, and hookah lounge in a high-traffic North Phoenix retail corridor. This is a turnkey asset sale: everything needed to operate is in place, permitted, and working. Walk in and run your concept from day one — no build-out costs, no construction timeline, no permitting risk. The space was extensively built out for full-service dining and entertainment. The commercial kitchen includes a hood and fire-suppression system, fryer, flat grill, char broiler, gyro machines, refrigeration, freezer, and prep line. The front of house seats 120+ with 34 tables, a full bar with coolers, ice machines, and glassware, a performance stage with sound, video, and lighting systems, and an established hookah program with 40 hookahs and full accessories. Outside, an equipped patio features a wood grill, fireplace, and heaters — ideal for Arizona evenings. A comparable build-out from shell condition would typically cost several times the asking price. The lease is a standout: approximately $15 per square foot per year in a corridor where comparable space asks considerably more. That below-market rent gives an incoming operator a real, recurring cost advantage worth thousands per year and makes this location viable across a wide range of concepts — keep the current Mediterranean dining and lounge format, or bring your own vision to a space already suited for dining, nightlife, private events, and live entertainment. The business currently operates only four days per week under an owner with other commitments, leaving obvious upside for a full-time operator: expanded hours, a seven-day schedule, event bookings, catering, and marketing are all untapped. Alcohol is served under an Arizona Series 12 restaurant license classification (buyer to obtain its own license; interim permits are available for continuity at closing). The current ownership acquired the business through a clean, escrow-closed transaction with clear title to all conveyed assets. This is priced and sold as an asset sale — the value is in the complete physical package, the lease, and the location, not in the limited operating history of a young business. Serious inquiries only. A signed NDA and proof of funds are required before the location, financial detail, lease terms, or equipment list are released. All information is provided by the seller; buyers must verify all facts, figures, lease terms, and licensing requirements during due diligence. The business is listed by HUB AZ Brokers (ADRE #LC688931000), an affiliate of Sunbelt Business Brokers of Phoenix. All listing and financial information to be verified by the buyer during due diligence.
$149,000Asking Price
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Sushi & Japanese Restaurants
Other Restaurants & Food
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Sushi & Japanese Restaurants
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Award-Winning, Top-Rated Phoenix Sushi Bar — $565K Sales
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Phoenix, AZ, US
An exceptional opportunity to acquire an award-winning independent sushi restaurant, one of the most highly regarded in the Phoenix market — a nine-year, owner-operated Japanese restaurant and sushi bar with four consecutive years of revenue growth, margins well above industry norms, and a long-term lease secured through March 2033. THE NUMBERS Trailing-twelve-month revenue of $565,727 with seller's discretionary earnings of $139,120 — a 24.6% earnings margin, versus roughly 16% for the typical full-service restaurant. Sales have grown every single year since 2022, more than tripling over that period, and the growth is coming from rising guest counts rather than price increases. Revenue quality is exceptional: 99.4% of sales run through credit cards and tie directly to point-of-sale reports and filed tax returns, making this one of the most verifiable — and most financeable — books a restaurant buyer will find. Offered at $259,000, approximately 1.86x earnings. THE REPUTATION A 4.7-star Google rating across approximately 350 reviews, multiple honors from a major Phoenix publication, and a loyal base of repeat guests supporting a $96 average check. Remarkably, this performance has been achieved with essentially zero advertising — under $250 spent last year — leaving an obvious, untapped growth lever for a new owner. THE FACILITY & LEASE An efficient, approximately 1,000 sq. ft. suite featuring a 20-seat sushi bar plus patio dining for six to eight tables, with a fully equipped kitchen. The lease runs through March 31, 2033 with fixed 3% annual escalations, and total occupancy cost is just 8.2% of sales — a ratio that improves every year sales grow. The restaurant sits in a high-visibility neighborhood shopping center on a corridor carrying 41,000+ vehicles per day, in an affluent trade area with average household incomes above $150,000 within three miles — and where geography physically limits new restaurant competition. Two major independent sushi competitors nearby have closed, strengthening this restaurant's position as the area's quality leader. THE TEAM & TRANSITION A staff of nine is in place, including three sushi chefs and servers with tenures of up to seven years. The seller is committed to a smooth handoff and will provide training and transition support, including recipes, premium supplier relationships (fish sourced from Japan), and day-to-day operating systems. An Arizona Series 12 restaurant liquor license is in place. Sushi experience is a plus but not required for a buyer who retains the existing team. THE OPPORTUNITY Current ownership has built the fundamentals while leaving clear upside: real marketing for the first time, catering and private events, delivery platform expansion, and extended hours. A buyer who simply continues current operations acquires a growing, verifiable six-figure earnings stream; a buyer who invests in growth inherits a proven concept with room to run. Serious inquiries only. Contact the broker to execute a confidentiality agreement and receive the full confidential business summary, including financial statements, lease documents, and equipment list. Proof of financial capability may be requested. The business name and exact location are withheld to protect the seller, staff, and ongoing operations. The business is listed by HUB AZ Brokers (ADRE #LC688931000), an affiliate of Sunbelt Business Brokers of Phoenix. All listing and financial information to be verified by the buyer during due diligence.
$259,000Asking Price
$565,727Revenue
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Delis & Sandwich Shops
Delis & Sandwich Shops
High-Volume Fast-Casual Franchise | $1.5M Sales | Prime Tempe Area
Tempe, Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
Tempe, Maricopa County, AZ, US
Confidential opportunity to acquire a well-established, high-volume fast-casual franchise restaurant in the Tempe, Arizona market. The restaurant benefits from strong brand recognition, repeat customer traffic, and streamlined franchise systems. Operations include dine-in, takeout, and third-party delivery. This opportunity is well suited for an owner-operator or a multi-unit operator seeking an additional location in a strong Arizona market. Competition: The concept benefits from strong brand loyalty and a proven operating model. Growth & Expansion: Opportunities exist to increase catering sales, optimize labor, enhance local marketing, and expand digital and delivery channels. Support & Training: Franchisor training and transition support available, subject to approval. Financial information shown (Revenue, SDE, Cash Flow) are calculated based on the 2025 year-end P&L statement. Photo shown is NOT an actual photo of the business. This opportunity is offered to qualified CASH buyers only. SBA financing will NOT be considered. The business is listed by HUB AZ Brokers (ADRE #LC688931000), an affiliate of Sunbelt Business Brokers. All listing and financial information to be verified by the buyer during due diligence.
$369,000Asking Price
$1,500,000Revenue
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Other Restaurants & Food
Catering Companies
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Other Restaurants & Food
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30-Yr Catering Co: 61 Employees, Full Mgmt, P/T Owners, Booked Thru 20
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Phoenix, AZ, US
30 years in business, and this Phoenix commercial catering company runs about 600 corporate, wedding and social events a year without its owners in the kitchen. 61 W-2 employees, a manager over every department, a salaried executive chef and executive sous chef running production, and a bookkeeper handling payroll and payables. Both owners work part time by choice and spend their hours on oversight, not production. The company holds preferred caterer contracts at some of Arizona's best known attractions, museums and event venues, positions that took decades to earn and that a competitor cannot buy its way into. Events are already contracted for the balance of 2026 and well into 2027. Production runs out of one of the largest and best equipped commercial catering kitchens in Arizona, purpose built by the sellers and available to purchase with the business (for an additional $3.3M) or lease at a market rate with an option to buy. The sellers are retiring after 30 years. SBA lenders already familiar with this deal are available for qualified buyers.
$1,400,000Asking Price
$4,100,000Revenue
$490,000Cash Flow
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Vietnamese Restaurants
Vietnamese Restaurants
PHOlicious Restaurant – Peoria, AZ
Peoria, Maricopa County, Arizona 85381-5229, United States
Peoria, Maricopa County, AZ 85381-5229, US
Established 10+ Years | End Cap | Huge Kitchen | $150,000 ASKING PRICE: $150,000 RENT: $7,768.74/MONTH Excellent opportunity to acquire PHOlicious, an established Peoria restaurant operated by the same owner for over 10 years. The restaurant occupies a desirable end-cap location with potential for patio seating and offers an excellent infrastructure package for an operator looking to continue the existing concept or bring in something completely new. HIGHLIGHTS • Same owner for over 10 years • Established operating restaurant • Highly desirable end-cap location • Patio potential • Extremely long commercial hood system • Large, well-equipped kitchen infrastructure • Current rent: $7,768.74 per month • Continue operating as PHOlicious or convert to virtually any restaurant concept • Excellent opportunity for an experienced operator looking to avoid the time and expense of building a restaurant from scratch • Asking only $150,000 The extensive hood and existing restaurant improvements make this especially attractive for concepts requiring substantial cooking capacity. Vietnamese, Asian, Chinese, Korean, Indian, pizza, wings, burgers, breakfast, Mexican and many other concepts may be possibilities, subject to landlord approval and any applicable use restrictions. Why spend the time and money building from scratch? Take advantage of an established restaurant location with over a decade of operating history and the infrastructure already in place. Asking Price: $150,000 Contact Arizona Restaurant & Bar Brokers for additional information and to schedule a showing. Selling Arizona Hospitality… that’s all we do! Experience matters!
$150,000Asking Price
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Market Snapshot
National transaction benchmarks for restaurant and food business businesses.
Under $500K
Median revenue$453k
Median cash flow$80k
Median sale price$130k
Multiple range1.2x - 2.5x
$500K to $2M
Median revenue$1.49m
Median cash flow$272k
Median sale price$750k
Multiple range2.1x - 3.4x
Over $2M
Median revenue$4.44m
Median cash flow$1.03m
Median sale price$3.20m
Multiple range2.7x - 4.0x
A variety of factors can cause businesses to trade outside this range, including earnings quality, operational transferability, key-person risk, growth trajectory, and geography, so a listing priced above or below the typical multiple usually reflects real differences in the underlying business.
What to know about restaurant and food business acquisitions
GW
Cofounder & CEO
Key diligence, valuation, financing, and transition considerations for buyers evaluating restaurant and food business acquisitions.
Read the lease like it's the deal
Remaining term, escalations, and assignment rights can make or break a restaurant; a strong concept on a non-transferable lease is a problem you inherit.
Pressure-test prime cost — labor plus food
Margins are thin and move with wages and commodities; understand prime cost and how stable the kitchen and front-of-house staff are.
Confirm licenses and health standing transfer
Liquor licenses, health permits, and inspection history are valuable and sometimes fragile; review the record before you commit.
Test how much rides on the owner and concept
A chef-owner or personality-driven concept may not transfer; understand the recipes, systems, and whether the brand survives new ownership.
Budget for equipment and build-out condition
Kitchen equipment, refrigeration, and the dining room wear and date; tour it with someone who knows the gear.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common buyer questions for this market.
Yes, but they're scrutinized closely because margins are thin and failures common. Verifiable cash flow, a transferable lease, and systems that run without the owner make the difference.