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restaurant and food business for Sale in Vermont

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Pizza Restaurants

Profitable Pizza Restaurant for sale

VT, US

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a highly respected pizza restaurant in one of the largest cities in Vermont. Ideally located in an upscale shopping plaza along the restaurant benefits from exceptional visibility, strong traffic counts, and close proximity to major tourist attractions, hotels, and rapidly expanding residential communities. Unlike franchise concepts, this family-owned restaurant has built its reputation on authentic recipes, traditional Italian cooking, and an unwavering commitment to quality. Every dish is prepared from scratch using premium ingredients, including handcrafted Italian specialties and signature brick oven pizzas that have earned a loyal following among both locals and visitors. The restaurant features a well-equipped commercial kitchen designed for efficiency and high-volume production. Key assets include a large commercial exhaust hood system, a 10-burner gas range, an authentic brick-lined pizza oven, ample refrigeration and prep space, and a commercial Hobart mixer for scratch-made preparation. The entire facility reflects pride of ownership and has been meticulously maintained. Known for its exceptional cleanliness, consistency, and food quality, the restaurant enjoys an outstanding reputation within the community and routinely receives top health inspection ratings. All equipment is professionally maintained and in excellent condition, making this a truly turnkey opportunity. A new owner can step in and continue operations immediately with minimal additional investment. Listing ID: 26381 www.listbizforsale.com

$200,000Asking Price
$355,000Revenue
$71,000Cash 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

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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.