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Established Kansas City Restaurant & Bar – $2.5M+ Revenue photo
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Established Kansas City Restaurant & Bar – $2.5M+ Revenue

Johnson County, KS, US

Tucked into one of Kansas City's most established retail corners, this beloved neighborhood gathering place has spent more than a quarter century building the kind of loyal following that most operators only dream about. For over 25 years, the business has become a genuine community anchor — the sort of warm, welcoming Irish-inspired restaurant and bar where regulars are greeted by name, groups are accommodated on short notice, and the kitchen turns out spectacular food that keeps guests coming back week after week. Friendly service, a comfortable atmosphere, and a wide-ranging menu have made it a true neighborhood favorite in one of the metro's most affluent trade areas. The restaurant was thoughtfully designed to facilitate multiple revenue streams and offers a rare combination of versatility and volume potential. Guests can choose between a lively indoor dining room, generous outdoor seating, and a dedicated private event space complete with its own private bar — a room perfect for rehearsal dinners, retirement parties, wedding showers, corporate meetings, and every celebration in between. A robust off-premise catering program rounds out the operation, servicing corporate lunches, weddings, graduations, and large-format events with full turnkey service. For a buyer seeking an established brand, a proven concept, a turnkey operation in a premier Kansas City area location, and immediate cash flow with clear runway to grow private events, catering, and bar revenue, opportunities of this caliber rarely reach the open market.

$925,000Asking Price
$2,600,000Revenue
$311,163Cash Flow

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

By George Wellmer

Cofounder & CEO

Key diligence, valuation, financing, and transition considerations for buyers evaluating restaurant and food business acquisitions.

Reconcile the sales — point-of-sale against bank deposits and tax returns

Cash-heavy businesses invite optimistic numbers; verify reported revenue against the processor and the returns before you trust a figure.

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.