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restaurant and food business for Sale in Texas
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Other Restaurants & Food
Other Restaurants & Food
8378 - Award-Winning QSR Franchise High - Traffic Houston Location
Houston, Texas, United States
Houston, TX, US
This award-winning Quick Serve Restaurant (QSR) franchise is located off a busy freeway in the middle of an active commercial and industrial area on north side of Houston. The franchise has a successful 37 year track record and over 700 locations. With about 70% of growth coming from existing franchisees reinvesting in the brand, this speaks highly of the franchise! They have one of the simplest operations in the industry and a strong corporate team to help support the franchisee to be successful. With delicious cheesesteaks and wings being the most popular items on their menu, they also offer chicken sandwiches, loaded fries and signature real fruit lemonades. Seller is absentee and location is being run by manager. This may be the franchise you’ve been looking for! Franchisor requires 7% royalty fees, 3 weeks of training and a $10K transfer fee. Franchisor also requires buyer to have minimum $500K net worth with $175K liquid after purchase of business.
$195,000Asking Price
$595,107Revenue
$124,010Cash Flow
Food & Related products
Bakeries
Food & Related products
Bakeries
Stake your claim to the fast growing Vegan Dessert and pastry market!
San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, United States
San Antonio, Bexar County, TX, US
Research indicates that the North American Market and particularly the US market is poised to experience a 11%+/- cumulative average increase year over year through 2033. This is your chance to stake your claim for a portion of that action for your family's future well being. This 8 year old firm has done the heavy lifting. They have 40 major coffee shop accounts along Texas freeways and some 14,500 consumer accounts that are poised to be the genisis of a new internet innitiative that will launch the Firm's direct to consumer home delivery model. The Firm is fully staffed and trained. All equipment is in good condition. The manufacturing facility can handle a 50% increase in production before needing to be expanded. 2025 saw another solid year of sales at $1,600,000 in gross revenue with SDE of over $200,000. This business has been built by and run by a single MOM with three children - there is no doubt that you can do the same. Complete the NDA which is included on this site and get access to the information you need to make a decision as to whether or not this business is for you.
$615,713Asking Price
$1,651,479Revenue
$252,742Cash Flow
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Delis & Sandwich Shops
Delis & Sandwich Shops
#8363 - Award-Winning Franchise Opportunity with Proven Success
Texas, United States
TX, US
Join a renowned franchise with over 700 locations and 37 years of industry leadership. This streamlined operation, backed by robust corporate support, is a recipe for success. Specializing in authentic cheesesteaks, the franchise has expanded its menu to include a variety of wings, sides, and indulgent frozen treats like shakes and sundaes. Despite current revenues impacted by nearby interstate construction (set to become an 8-lane freeway), the area is poised for growth with a planned 2,033-acre master community featuring 4,000 new homes for 14,000 residents, a 35-acre commercial development with hotels, restaurants, retail, and entertainment, and new schools under construction. A 12-acre lagoon, the largest in Texas, will further elevate the area’s appeal. Currently operated absentee, this turnkey business offers significant potential for hands-on owners. Franchise terms include a 7% royalty fee and a $10,000 transfer fee, with comprehensive 3-week training in Columbus, OH. Discretion is requested, as employees are unaware of the sale. Seize this opportunity to own a thriving franchise in a booming market!
$220,000Asking Price
$603,598Revenue
$129,295Cash Flow
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Other Restaurants & Food
Other Restaurants & Food
8369 - Beautiful Mediterranean Restaurant Great Menu Driving Growth
Houston, Texas, United States
Houston, TX, US
Here’s your chance to acquire a profitable, well-established Kosher Mediterranean restaurant in a prime Southwest Houston location. Open since 2023, Prime Grill & Bar has rapidly built a loyal following by delivering an authentic, scratch-kitchen dining experience — from hand-cut ribeye and lamb chops to house-made hummus, shawarma, and falafel — in a beautifully designed space that seats approximately 80 guests. The business generates revenue across multiple channels — dine-in, takeout, private events, catering, and third-party delivery platforms including Uber Eats, DoorDash, and Grubhub. A Toast-powered loyalty program supports repeat business and customer retention. The restaurant carries excellent Google reviews and has established partnerships with both nearby schools and local hotels, creating a foundation for stable, recurring revenue. A lunch contract secured with a local school adds consistent profit. The program allows orders to be placed and paid online through a dedicated platform resulting in no collections, no added labor. Key Highlights • Differentiated Kosher Concept: One of Houston’s few kosher-certified dining options, serving a defined and underserved community with strong repeat demand. • Rich, Diverse Menu: Premium grilled meats, Mediterranean staples, sushi, fresh salads, burgers, sandwiches, and fish — with lunch specials Monday through Thursday driving consistent midday traffic. • Beautifully Designed Space: Turnkey facility with seating for ~80 guests plus a private event area ideal for birthdays, bar/bat mitzvahs, corporate dinners, and celebrations. • Active Loyalty Program: Toast-integrated loyalty program builds repeat visits and customer data. • Highly Rated: Strong Google review presence reflects consistent food quality and service. • Established Partnerships: Existing relationships with schools and hotels provide a recurring revenue base with room to expand. • Proven Team: Long-term kitchen staff ensures operational continuity and quality consistency. • Growth Opportunities: Scale existing school and hotel contracts, grow private event bookings and catering outreach, expand delivery platform volume, negotiate better supplier contracts and reduce food waste to improve margins, introduce a frozen kosher retail product line, and leverage the brand’s reputation to open an additional Houston location. This is a turnkey, cash-flowing opportunity ideal for an owner-operator or investor seeking a community-anchored restaurant with a differentiated concept and meaningful upside.
$385,000Asking Price
$1,088,940Revenue
$297,368Cash Flow
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Delis & Sandwich Shops
Delis & Sandwich Shops
8364: Highly Reputable National Deli Fanchise In South Houston Area
South Houston, Texas, United States
South Houston, TX, US
Excellent opportunity to own a highly reputable, award-winning national deli franchise located in the heart of Clear Lake. Known for its premium meats, high-quality ingredients, and generous portions, this franchise consistently attracts a loyal customer base. Ranked among Entrepreneur Magazine’s Top 100 Fastest Growing Franchises, this established location has been serving the community for 16 years. Harness the processes and procedures of superior management team training and support that focuses on the success of its franchisees. Ideally positioned on a prime corner lot just minutes from Baybrook Mall, the deli is surrounded by dense residential developments, apartment communities, and thriving industrial and commercial businesses. Recent large-scale construction projects near the mall have completed, offering savvy buyers a unique chance to acquire this franchise at a discounted price. Buyer responsible for franchise transfer fee of $7,500. 2 weeks training required.
$150,000Asking Price
$372,256Revenue
$77,920Cash Flow
Market Snapshot
National transaction benchmarks for restaurant and food business businesses.
Under $500K
Median revenue$456k
Median cash flow$80k
Median sale price$130k
Multiple range1.2x - 2.5x
$500K to $2M
Median revenue$1.50m
Median cash flow$276k
Median sale price$750k
Multiple range2.1x - 3.5x
Over $2M
Median revenue$4.27m
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.