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Italian Restaurants
Pizza Restaurants
Italian Restaurants
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Fairfield County Pizza Restaurant
Western Connecticut County, Connecticut, United States
Western Connecticut County, CT, US
Imagine yourself as the owner of this beloved pizza and trattoria that's been the heart of the Fairfield/Danbury community for over 15 years. You'll step into a turnkey operation with an established customer base who already knows and loves what you offer. The charming dining room welcomes 30 guests inside, plus 6 more on the outdoor patio. With parking for over 100 cars, you'll never worry about customers finding a spot. This isn't just about pizza and pasta - you're getting a community gathering place where families celebrate, fundraisers happen, and pizza parties bring people together. Here's what makes this opportunity special: the business is already profitable, even with semi-absentee ownership. That means there's incredible potential for you to grow revenue with hands-on management. Whether you're an experienced chef looking to own your own place or someone passionate about hospitality, this established operation gives you the perfect foundation. Your customers are already here - they've been coming for 15 years. You'll have the joy of serving regulars who feel like family while building new relationships in this tight-knit community. The location has proven itself, the systems work, and the reputation is solid. This is your chance to own more than a restaurant - you're buying into a community institution. With everything in place and a loyal customer base waiting for you, you can focus on what you love most: creating great food and memorable experiences.
$275,000Asking Price
$918,120Revenue
$150,000Cash Flow
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Other Restaurants & Food
Other Restaurants & Food
Sub Shop Franchise for Sale TOTALLY BUILT OUT NEW U Cincinnati Campus
Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio 45219-0016, United States
Cincinnati, Hamilton County, OH 45219-0016, US
🚀 DAVE’S COSMIC SUBS — PRIME FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY LOOKING FOR A GREAT FRANCHISEE! Own a brand-new, fully built-out Dave’s Cosmic Subs in the HEART of the University of Cincinnati campus! Located on the ground floor of a brand-new student housing apartment building, this location is READY TO OPEN and capture the busy fall season. WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY STANDS OUT 1,539 SF fully built-out restaurant ALL NEW equipment & fixtures Prime University of Cincinnati campus location $3,900/month lease through 2035 + options Corporate-built and ready to open Buy for a fraction of the cost of building a new store! Huge built-in student customer base Skip the construction, skip the headaches — open the doors and start selling! Dave’s Cosmic Subs + UC Campus = A Cosmic Opportunity!
$125,000Asking Price
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Other Restaurants & Food
Other Restaurants & Food
Sub Shop Franchise for Sale TOTALLY BUILT OUT NEW Blue Ash Cincy
Blue Ash, Hamilton County, Ohio 45242-6171, United States
Blue Ash, Hamilton County, OH 45242-6171, US
🚀 DAVE’S COSMIC SUBS — BLUE ASH OPPORTUNITY LOOKING FOR A GREAT FRANCHISEE! Own a fully built-out Dave’s Cosmic Subs in the VERY POPULAR BLUE ASH area of Cincinnati! This was previously a Jimmy John’s location that averaged over $1 MILLION in annual sales before closing due to franchise ownership issues. WHY THIS LOCATION STANDS OUT 1,727 SF fully built-out restaurant $5,900/month rent through 2031 + options Very busy, established strip center Strong surrounding neighborhood Nearby schools and complementary businesses Existing restaurant infrastructure — ready for your concept Proven location with a history of $1M+ annual sales Great location. Great demographics. Proven sales history.
$85,000Asking Price
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American Restaurants
American Restaurants
Semi-Absentee Pub & Grill with Draft Bar and Event Center
Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, United States
Omaha, Douglas County, NE, US
A family-operated, full-service pub and grill in a suburban Nebraska retail corridor, serving local guests with a sandwich, burger and wing menu, a rotating draft beer program, a full spirits selection and multi-screen sports viewing. A private event room for up to 100 guests and on- and off-premise catering add revenue beyond regular service. Revenue grew 44% between 2023 and 2025 to $1,947,623, and SDE reached $277,132 in 2025. Sixteen years of continuous operation, an established local brand and a permission-based guest email list support repeat traffic.
$825,000Asking Price
$1,950,000Revenue
$277,000Cash Flow
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Pizza Restaurants
Pizza Restaurants
Well-Established Pizza Restaurant for Sale
Placer County, California, United States
Placer County, CA, US
Well-Established Pizza Restaurant for Sale Profitable, turn-key pizza restaurant with strong customer loyalty and excellent growth potential. The business is fully equipped and has a strong reputation in the community, making it an excellent opportunity for continued growth under new ownership. The restaurant offers take-out, delivery, and dine-in service, with seating for approximately 80 guests. The 2,925 sq. ft. space includes a fully equipped kitchen and dining area, ample customer parking, great visibility, and easy access. Located in a high-traffic area of Auburn, the restaurant is surrounded by national retailers, schools, and residential neighborhoods. The area has strong demographics, a growing community, and excellent customer demand. The business has proven operations, trained staff, and efficient systems in place. The buyer also has the option to negotiate a new 10-year lease. The owner currently works approximately 48 hours per week.
$349,000Asking Price
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Delis & Sandwich Shops
Delis & Sandwich Shops
Sandwich Franchise - Lancaster CA
Los Angeles County, California, United States
Los Angeles County, CA, US
This well-established franchise has been in business for over 20 years, building a loyal customer base and an excellent reputation in the community. Located in a very busy strip mall, the business benefits from strong visibility and consistent customer traffic. This is an ideal opportunity for an owner-operator looking to leave the corporate world and become an entrepreneur. The well-known franchise model provides an established brand, proven systems, and a business that is relatively easy to operate without extensive industry experience. The seller is looking to focus on her other business interests and is ready to transition this successful operation to a new owner.
$79,000Asking Price
$528,394Revenue
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American Restaurants
American Restaurants
Denny's Franchise Restaurant
San Bernardino County, California, United States
San Bernardino County, CA, US
Denny's Restaurant For Sale ASKING PRICE $700,000 GROSS REVENUE $1,834,349 – FY2025 CASH FLOW / SDE $146,577 – Two-Year Average Adjusted SDE BUSINESS DESCRIPTION Excellent opportunity to acquire an established, currently operating family-dining franchise in a densely populated Inland Empire trade area. This restaurant operates under a nationally recognized brand offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The business has an established customer base, trained employees, existing restaurant equipment, signage, and leasehold improvements already in place. The restaurant generated approximately $1.83 million in gross revenue during FY2025. This opportunity may be best suited for an experienced, hands-on owner-operator who can actively manage labor, food costs, scheduling, marketing, and daily operations. city, and street address will be provided only to qualified buyers after execution of a Non-Disclosure Agreement and submission of financial qualifications. BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS Established Denny's restaurant franchise Approximately $1.83 million in FY2025 gross revenue Two-year average adjusted SDE of approximately $146,577 Currently operating with trained staff in place Full-service breakfast, lunch, and dinner concept Located in a densely populated Inland Empire market Furniture, fixtures, equipment, signage, and leasehold improvements included Potential for improved profitability through hands-on ownership Franchisor training and ongoing brand support available Suitable for an experienced restaurant operator or qualified franchise buyer GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES A hands-on owner may have opportunities to improve profitability through better labor scheduling, food-cost controls, local-store marketing, digital ordering, third-party delivery, and stronger day-to-day management. SALE INCLUDES Furniture, fixtures, equipment, leasehold improvements, franchise rights, goodwill, and other business assets, subject to the final Asset Purchase Agreement and franchisor approval. Inventory is not included in the asking price and will be calculated separately at cost at closing. BUYER REQUIREMENTS The sale and transfer are subject to franchisor approval. Prospective buyers must demonstrate sufficient liquidity, net worth, restaurant-management experience, and the ability to complete the franchisor’s required training program. CONFIDENTIALITY This is a confidential offering. Please do not contact the restaurant, employees, landlord, customers, vendors, or franchisor directly. A signed NDA and buyer financial profile are required before the business name, exact location, financial statements, lease information, or Confidential Information Memorandum will be released.
$700,000Asking Price
$1,834,377Revenue
$146,577Cash Flow
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American Restaurants
American Restaurants
Multi unit major QSR Franchise Portfolio in So. California for Sale
Orange County, California, United States
Orange County, CA, US
Multi Units QSR Franchise Restaurants 8 Unit Major QSR Franchise Portfolio in Southern California for sale Location: Inland Empire, and Orange County California Exact locations will remain confidential Asking Price: $5500,000 Gross Revenue: $10,765,398 Number of Locations: 8 Business Description Rare opportunity to acquire a portfolio of eight established quick-service restaurants operating under a nationally recognized california franchise brand. New Startup Cost to Open One Restaurant cost between $1,909,500 – $4,041,500 These restaurants are strategically located throughout Southern California, primarily in the Inland Empire and surrounding regional markets. The portfolio generated approximately $10.77 million in combined annual revenue for the year 2025, based on seller-provided financial statements. Burgers, tacos, breakfast, chicken, and late-night. With prime market availability and franchise development incentives, This QSR Chain gives experienced operators a franchise system built for your portfolio. ons benefit from established operating histories, recognized branding, drive-thru and takeout business, multiple daily meal periods, and experienced management oversight. The clustered geographic footprint provides an experienced multi-unit operator with opportunities for operational efficiencies, centralized management, and future growth.
$5,500,000Asking Price
$10,765,398Revenue
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Mexican Restaurants
Mexican Restaurants
12-Unit National Mexican QSR Franchise ( Del taco ) So. California
San Diego County, California, United States
San Diego County, CA, US
12-Unit National Mexican QSR Franchise ( Del taco ) Portfolio – Southern California ASKING PRICE: $5,800,000 GROSS REVENUE: $13,622,459 BUSINESS DESCRIPTION: Rare opportunity to acquire a substantial portfolio of 12 established, nationally recognized Mexican quick-service franchise restaurants located throughout Southern California. The portfolio generated approximately $13.62 million in trailing-12-month revenue,all 12 locations are represented as EBITDA-positive based on the seller’s financial model. The restaurants operate across several established Southern California markets, providing geographic diversification and reducing dependence on any single location. A professional multi-unit operating structure is already in place, making this opportunity well suited for an experienced franchise operator, restaurant group, family office, private equity buyer, or qualified entrepreneur seeking immediate scale. INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS: 12 operating franchised quick-service restaurants Approximately $13.62 million in combined annual revenue All locations represented as cash-flow positive Diversified multi-city Southern California footprint Established national franchise brand Existing multi-unit management and operating infrastructure Potential opportunities for operational and margin improvements GROWTH AND EXPANSION: A qualified buyer may have opportunities to improve performance through hands-on management, tighter labor and food-cost controls, localized marketing, catering, digital ordering, delivery optimization, and increased operating efficiencies across the portfolio. "Acquire 12 Operating Restaurants at a Fraction of New-Development Cost" According to the franchisor’s published investment information, developing one new restaurant requires an estimated investment of approximately $1.50 million to $3.32 million. At the midpoint, developing 12 new restaurants could require approximately $28.91 million. This established 12-location portfolio is offered at $5.20 million—approximately $433,333 per operating restaurant. The portfolio generated approximately $13.62 million in trailing-12-month revenue, The acquisition provides an incoming operator with immediate revenue, established locations, existing employees and operating infrastructure while avoiding much of the site-selection, permitting, construction and new-store ramp-up process. Investment figures are based on the franchisor’s currently published estimated range and may vary by site, market, construction conditions and development agreement. Acquisition costs may not include inventory, transfer fees, required remodeling, deferred maintenance, working capital or other closing expenses. All figures are subject to buyer verification and franchisor approval.
$5,800,000Asking Price
$13,622,459Revenue
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Bars, Pubs & Taverns
Miscellaneous Restaurant & Bars
Bars, Pubs & Taverns
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Established Kansas City Restaurant & Bar – $2.5M+ Revenue
Johnson County, Kansas, United States
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
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.