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Breweries
Cleaning Businesses
Tap Cleaning Installation and Service
Pennsylvania, United States
PA, US
For 30 years, this business has been specializing in the installation, maintenance, and repair of commercial draft beer systems for bars, restaurants, breweries, taprooms, clubs, and event venues. The company provides turnkey tap system installations, routine beer line cleaning services, emergency repairs, and system optimization to ensure quality pours, proper carbonation, and maximum product yield. It is essential for all food and drink establishments serving beer to have properly functioning and well-maintained draft systems. Proper maintenance directly impacts customer satisfaction, protects product integrity, and supports overall profitability. This business fills a critical operational need by helping clients reduce waste, prevent contamination, improve taste quality, and extend equipment life. With recurring service income and strong industry demand, it represents a stable and scalable opportunity.
$250,000
$229,206Revenue
$71,318Cash Flow
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American Restaurants
American Restaurants
Popular Historic Restaurant 50+ Years
Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States
Franklin County, PA, US
Open for decades, this beloved family restaurant has become a true community landmark known for its warm atmosphere, comfort food, and a menu that balances hearty classics with healthy options. Among its most notable guests was President Jimmy Carter, a testament to the lasting hospitality and tradition that keeps loyal customers coming back generation after generation. For a prospective buyer, this is more than a profitable restaurant — it's an established brand with decades of goodwill and an authentic reputation that can't be built overnight.
$75,000
$240,672Revenue
$47,559Cash Flow
Coffee Shops & Cafes
Coffee Shops & Cafes
Fully-Equipped, Established Coffee Shop
Pennsylvania, United States
PA, US
This established coffee shop and breakfast/lunch cafe operates out of a fully equipped facility offering a welcoming community atmosphere with indoor and outdoor seating for up to 50 guests. The business serves a loyal customer base drawn to its specialty coffee offerings and curated selection of breakfast pastries and sandwiches. They have built a consistent following through word-of-mouth and a modest social media presence. The business operates in full compliance with all applicable licensing and health inspection requirements, providing a clean, turnkey opportunity for an incoming owner.
$165,000
$251,688Revenue
$56,971Cash Flow
Coffee Shops & Cafes
Coffee Shops & Cafes
Profitable Specialty Café with Strong Brand Identity & Expansion
Cook County, Illinois, United States
Cook County, IL, US
Since opening, the company has focused on building a recognizable brand, refining its menu, and developing efficient operating systems to support long-term growth. The concept quickly gained traction through strong local engagement, repeat customers, and an expanding social media presence. Over time, the menu evolved to include premium bubble tea, specialty chai, handcrafted coffee beverages, and light food offerings, creating broad customer appeal and multiple revenue streams. The business has demonstrated consistent year-over-year revenue growth with SDE approximately $176K as brand awareness, customer traffic, and operational efficiency have steadily improved. This continued momentum reflects strong market acceptance, customer loyalty, and the scalability of the concept within the growing specialty café segment. As the brand matured, the company implemented standardized recipes, employee training programs, and operational workflows to ensure consistency and efficiency across locations. In parallel, management developed a structured franchise platform that includes operational manuals, training systems, and established brand standards, positioning the business for future multi-unit expansion. The café features a full-scale buildout designed to support high-volume beverage production, dine-in traffic, and community-driven events, creating a welcoming and versatile customer environment. With proven operations, strong brand positioning, and scalable systems already in place, the business is fully franchise-ready and well-positioned for continued expansion under new ownership.
$390,000
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Bars, Pubs & Taverns
Breweries
Bars, Pubs & Taverns
Breweries
Multi-Location Brewery | High-Growth TN Market | Real Estate Available
Tennessee, United States
TN, US
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established craft brewery and hospitality business operating in one of the fast-growing metropolitan areas in Tennessee. The company has built a strong reputation as a community-centered destination known for exceptional customer experiences, diversified revenue streams, and a loyal customer following. The business operates in multiple locations and has successfully expanded its footprint while maintaining strong brand recognition and customer engagement. Ownership has invested substantially in facilities, brewing infrastructure, equipment, and operational systems, creating a turnkey platform positioned for continued growth. Unlike many breweries that rely primarily on distribution, this business has developed a hospitality-focused model featuring food service, family-friendly gathering spaces, outdoor amenities, private events, and community programming. The result is a resilient revenue mix that extends beyond traditional beer sales. Highlights Include: • Revenue exceeding $5 million annually • Significant revenue growth over the past three years • Strong gross margins and improving profitability • Diversified revenue streams including taproom, events, food service, and beverage sales • Established management and operational infrastructure • Family-friendly and community-focused brand positioning • Strategic locations in a rapidly developing market • Real estate ownership available as part of the transaction • Additional growth opportunities through expansion, partnerships, distribution, and product innovation The business has demonstrated the ability to adapt to evolving consumer preferences while continuing to grow market share in a challenging industry environment. Significant infrastructure investments have already been made, reducing the capital requirements for future ownership. This opportunity may be particularly attractive to strategic brewery operators, hospitality groups, private investors, restaurant operators, family offices, or companies seeking an established platform within a high-growth market. Additional information is available to qualified buyers upon execution of a Non-Disclosure Agreement.
$4,000,000
$5,071,009Revenue
$828,262Cash Flow
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Bars, Pubs & Taverns
Miscellaneous Restaurant & Bars
Bars, Pubs & Taverns
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Riddles Pub Naugatuck
Naugatuck, Naugatuck Valley County, Connecticut, United States
Naugatuck, Naugatuck Valley County, CT, US
Step into the legacy of Riddles Pub, a cornerstone of Naugatuck's social fabric that has been bringing neighbors together for over four decades. What began as a neighborhood gathering place in the 1970s has evolved into a beloved community institution, weathering decades of change while maintaining its authentic charm and welcoming atmosphere. In 2013, Andrew Riddle recognized the pub's potential and took ownership, continuing a tradition that had already spanned more than 30 years. Under his stewardship, Riddles Pub flourished as the heartbeat of local recreation, hosting spirited pool and dart leagues that created lasting friendships and fierce but friendly rivalries. The sound of clinking glasses, the crack of pool balls, and the cheers from dart tournaments became the soundtrack of countless evenings. The pub's thoughtfully designed layout tells the story of a space built for community connection. Two professional pool tables anchor the main area, while dual dart boards provide additional entertainment. A dedicated stage awaits performers, and the open dance floor space has hosted celebrations ranging from birthday parties to impromptu celebrations of local sports victories. Three well-appointed bathrooms, a private office, and a secure beer closet demonstrate the operational excellence that has sustained this establishment through the decades. The sale includes essential equipment that represents years of careful investment: large and small commercial beer refrigeration units, a reliable ice machine, Nike box system, and ATM services that enhance customer convenience. These assets, combined with the pub's established reputation, create an immediate operational advantage for the next owner. Perhaps most significantly, the current landlord recognizes the value this establishment brings to the community and stands ready to offer a long-term lease to ensure continuity. This commitment reflects the deep roots Riddles Pub has established in Naugatuck's social landscape. Now, this storied establishment awaits its next chapter. The absence of a kitchen presents an exciting opportunity for expansion, allowing the new owner to potentially add food service and capture additional revenue streams. The existing infrastructure, loyal customer base, and prime community position provide the perfect foundation for someone with vision and passion for hospitality. This is more than an asset acquisition - it's an invitation to become the steward of a community treasure, to write the next chapter in a story that has been unfolding for nearly half a century. For an entrepreneur who understands that the best businesses are built on relationships and community connection, Riddles Pub represents a rare opportunity to step into an established legacy while creating their own mark on Naugatuck's social history.
$55,000
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Bars, Pubs & Taverns
Breweries
Other Restaurants & Food
Bars, Pubs & Taverns
Breweries
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"Fixer" Restaurant with Bar Type 47
Rancho Santa Margarita, Orange County, California 92688, United States
Rancho Santa Margarita, Orange County, CA 92688, US
Confidential opportunity to acquire an established restaurant and bar being offered as an asset sale. This business features a fully built-out restaurant, an existing staff in place, and a valuable Type 47 full bar license included in the sale. The concept has historically offered a distinctive Spanish/Californian dining experience with a full-service bar and rotating craft beer selection, creating a strong foundation for a new owner to reposition, refresh, or relaunch the operation. The facility is currently open and operating, making this an attractive opportunity for an experienced operator seeking a turnkey location with infrastructure already in place. This is best suited for a hands-on chef, restaurateur, or operator looking for a second location or a turnaround opportunity. The business is currently losing money and needs active ownership, operational oversight, and a fresh vision to unlock its potential. With an established presence, equipped facility, staffing in place, and full liquor privileges, this opportunity offers meaningful upside for the right buyer. - Restaurant currently open and operating - Full staff in place - Type 47 full bar license included - Ideal for chef-owner or experienced operator - Strong upside through active management and repositioning
$124,888
$653,000Revenue
-Cash Flow
Breweries
Breweries
Boutique Craft Brewery in Nashville: Booming Location. Profitable.
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, United States
Nashville, Davidson County, TN, US
Skip the line and the risk that’s involved in starting up your own brewery, and instead, buy one that’s already a proven success! This acquisition opportunity represents an established craft beverage business right in the heart of Nashville. It has a loyal customer base, differentiated products, and a strong reputation within the rapidly growing Nashville market. The business has built its success through a unique brand identity, high-quality products, and a welcoming hospitality-focused environment that drives repeat customer engagement. The company operates from a well-developed facility with established infrastructure, trained staff, and a proven operating model and product. Significant (recommended) opportunities exist to expand revenue through increased event programming, strategic partnerships, taproom expansions, and expanding product distribution. This is ideal for an owner-operator, industry professional, or strategic buyer seeking an established platform with scaling profit potential. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a respected brand with a popular product and is actively profitable. Additional information available upon execution of a confidentiality agreement.
$389,000
$506,515Revenue
$103,137Cash Flow
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Juice Bars
Other Restaurants & Food
Juice Bars
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Established National Juice & Superfood Franchise - In Lincoln Park!
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois 60614-3320, United States
Chicago, Cook County, IL 60614-3320, US
Amazing opportunity to purchase a fast-growing national juice, smoothie and superfood bar franchise. Offering cold-pressed juices, superfood smoothies, acai/pitaya bowls, wellness shots & more. Perfect for today’s demand for clean, convenient, better-for-you food & beverage. Ideal for breakfast & lunch as well as post-workout, afternoon pickups & an evening healthy treat. Menu 1. Cold-Pressed Juices • Bottled cold-pressed juices w/up to 5lbs of fresh fruits & vegetables in each bottle • Retains vitamins, minerals & live enzymes due to the cold-press process • High nutritional value • Organic & non-GMO, often sourced from local/regional farms 2. Superfood Smoothies • Handcrafted 20oz smoothies formulated w/the highest quality superfood ingredients from all over the world, rich in nutrients & unparalleled taste • Made-to-order & customizable • Intended for energy, recovery, meal replacement or wellness boost 3. Acai & Pitaya Bowls • Handcrafted thick smoothie-style bowls w/fruit bases & nutrient-dense toppings • Made w/organic & wild harvested acai from Brazil or organic dragon fruit 4. Cold-Pressed Juice Shots • Small, concentrated 2oz shots for quick wellness boosts 5. Customizable Offerings • Create-Your-Own Smoothies or Bowls • Juice Cleanses (multi-bottle plans for detox/health resets) • Steel-cut oatmeal bowls, toasts & snacks Simple operation - counter service. Dine-in, carryout, pickup & 3rd party delivery. Plus, event catering for business meetings & corp events or any occasion. App & online ordering also available. And an awards program. Clean modern build-out. A bright, inviting & minimalist interior with a light & neutral color palette. Featuring high ceilings, exposed ductwork, expansive windows, natural materials & finishes, polished concrete floors, simple high-top/bench seating & grab & go cooler. A relaxed environment w/an uplifting atmosphere & an organic feel. Established franchise location for over 5 years. Asset sale - all furniture, fixtures & equipment (FF&E) included. Currently absentee owned & operated w/a full-time manager in place. Prime retail space in Lincoln Common, a 100,000 sqft dynamic mixed-use lifestyle development & live-work-play community w/a curated mix of dining, retail, fitness, wellness, professional services, luxury residences & public spaces - creating a hub of everyday activity & foot traffic. The center includes many other popular eating & drinking establishments such as Blue Sushi Sake Grill, Cold Stone Creamery, Elephant+Vine, Ghareeb Nawaz, Johnny’s Beef & Gyros, Kohler Original Recipe Chocolates, Lakeside Food Wine Spirits 2, Moti, La Crosta Woodfire Pizzeria Italiana, Philz Coffee, Raising Canes, Sweetgreen, Verve Wine and Velvet Taco - creating a varied food/beverage destination. Fitness and wellness offerings include Equinox, Kohler Waters Spa and Next Health, alongside special services such as Blowout Junkie, Clean Your Dirty Face skincare and SEV Laser cosmetic services. Professional service tenants include Chase Bank, Compass Real Estate, Sixt Car Rental, Rachel’s Pet Sitting and Scout Veterinary Urgent Care - adding everyday convenience/essential services to the vibrant retail ecosystem. The development also offers a public parking garage (open 24/7) with in-store validation w/the 1st 90 minutes free + street parking nearby-supporting both quick pickup orders & longer visits. Also, perfectly situated on N Lincoln Ave, one of Chicago’s most desirable residential and retail corridors surrounded by independent boutiques, casual cafés, cultural venues & parks including Lincoln Park & Oz Park just blocks away. Feel free to stop by the location as a customer 1st. This is a HIGHLY confidential listing, DO NOT talk to any owners, employees or patrons. If interested, please email Tim Ryan at [email protected] or call 847-343-1332 for more information. Showings by appointment only.
$79,000
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Juice Bars
Other Restaurants & Food
Juice Bars
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Established National Juice & Superfood Franchise - In Wicker Park!
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois 60622-2170, United States
Chicago, Cook County, IL 60622-2170, US
Amazing opportunity to purchase a fast-growing juice, smoothie and superfood bar franchise. Offering cold-pressed juices, superfood smoothies, acai/pitaya bowls, wellness shots and more. Perfect for today’s demand for clean, convenient, better-for-you food and beverage. Ideal for breakfast and lunch as well as post-workout, afternoon pickups and an evening healthy treat. Menu 1. Cold-Pressed Juices • Bottled cold-pressed juices w/up to 5lbs of fresh fruits & vegetables in each bottle • Retains vitamins, minerals & live enzymes due to the cold-press process • High nutritional value • Organic & non-GMO, often sourced from local/regional farms 2. Superfood Smoothies • Handcrafted 20oz smoothies formulated w/the highest quality superfood ingredients from all over the world, rich in nutrients & unparalleled taste • Made-to-order & customizable • Intended for energy, recovery, meal replacement or wellness boost 3. Acai & Pitaya Bowls • Handcrafted thick smoothie-style bowls w/fruit bases & nutrient-dense toppings • Made with organic & wild harvested acai from Brazil or organic dragon fruit 4. Cold-Pressed Juice Shots • Small, concentrated 2oz shots for quick wellness boosts 5. Customizable Offerings • Create-Your-Own Smoothies or Bowls • Juice Cleanses(multi-bottle plans for detox/health resets) • Steel-cut oatmeal bowls, toasts & snacks Simple operation - counter service. Dine-in, carryout, pickup and 3rd party delivery. Plus, event catering for business meetings and corporate events or any occasion. App & online ordering also available. And an awards program. Clean modern build-out. A bright, inviting & minimalist interior w/a light and neutral color palette. Featuring expansive windows, natural materials and finishes, polished concrete floors, simple high-top & window seating, grab & go cooler and a small retail area. A relaxed environment with an uplifting atmosphere and an organic feel. Established franchise location for over 5 years. Asset sale - all furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) included. Currently absentee owned and operated w/a full-time manager in place. Prime retail space on the first floor of a mixed-used building w/apartments above. Boasts great signage and exceptional visibility w/high foot, bike and vehicle traffic. Perfectly situated on Milwaukee Ave, one of Chicago’s most active neighborhood retail corridors, surrounded by dense residential rooftops, offices and restaurants/bars, plus strong transit access. Enjoys constant day-to-night activity! Well positioned on a lively stretch with many other popular eating & drinking establishments including Artemio’s Bakery, Bloom Plant Based Kitchen, Bru Chicago, Chip City, Crumbl, Devil Dawgs, Dstrkt Bar & Grill, En Hakkore Sushi Burrito & Poke Bowl, Foxtrot Market, Insomnia Cookies, Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, Kama Bistro, Little Olive Lounge, Lone Owl, Nick’s Beer Garden, Original Club, Oro Chocolate & Coffee, Rumi Middle Eastern Grill, Seoul Stick, Swig, Sweetgreen, Taco Bell Cantina, Taxim, The Revel Room, Uni Uni Bubble Tea, Van Leeuwen Ice Cream and more. Ideally located in the heart of Chicago’s affluent Wicker Park, a top Chicago neighborhood! And Wicker Park’s customer base aligns perfectly w/the Pure Green model - health-conscious residents, professionals, fitness-focused consumers & weekend crowds seeking convenient premium options. A national juice & superfood franchise on this bustling corridor is well situated to capture: • Morning commuters • Post-workout traffic • Daytime neighborhood walk-in+delivery • Additional weekend foot traffic & shoppers Feel free to stop by the location as a customer first. This is a HIGHLY confidential listing, DO NOT talk to any owners, employees or patrons. If interested, please email Tim Ryan at [email protected] or call 847-343-1332 for more information. Showings by appointment only outside of business hours.
$79,000
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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.