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Lively, Well Established Grille and Sports Bar

Worcester County, MA, US

This grille and sports bar offers a broad menu centered on well-loved American fare and pub-style favorites, all prepared with quality ingredients and paired with a strong lineup of beer, wine, and handcrafted cocktails. The restaurant’s energetic yet comfortable setting, combined with its sports-focused appeal, encourages repeat visits. Customer feedback consistently points to flavorful food, hearty portions, attentive staff, and an overall enjoyable dining and social experience. The business currently operates on a condensed weekly schedule, which creates an immediate and clearly identifiable opportunity for expansion. An incoming owner could drive additional revenue by adding operating days, extending hours, hosting events, or implementing focused marketing initiatives—without changing the established concept or brand identity. This grille and sports bar presents a compelling opportunity for an owner-operator or strategic acquirer seeking a proven hospitality business with growth potential in a well-established market. Located in North Worcester county, in the Twin City area: • Close to route 2 • Benefits from the customer base of great wolf lodge for both dine in and take out. • Also benefits from sports teams that utilize the Lancaster sports fields, Game On Sports Complex in Fitchburg and Coolidge park tournaments. • Great side room for sports team dinners on a regular basis for groups of 20-40 people. • Great opportunity for a local chef or restaurant manager who is ready to branch out on their own! • Great opportunity for expanding your restaurant portfolio or looking to take on a second location for someone who is ready to take the leap. Motivated Seller. Long term lease available.

$375,000Asking Price
$965,015Revenue
$193,762Cash 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

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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.