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American Restaurants
Italian Restaurants
Catering Companies
American Restaurants
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Profitable Restaurant – West of St. Louis SALES are up price REDUCED!
Missouri, United States
MO, US
Are you ready to own a successful restaurant and be your own boss? This well-established business offers everything you need to step in and succeed. Perfect for an experienced operator, it’s a turnkey opportunity with consistent growth and strong profits. Highlights include: • 2025 sales over TWO Million • Steady year-over-year sales growth and profitability • Fully staffed with trained team in place • Modern, well-equipped facility • Established catering operation with future bookings • Limited competition in a fast-growing area west of St. Louis • Proven recipes, systems, and processes included in the sale With catering showing strong potential for expansion, a motivated owner can take this business even further. SBA financing may be available for qualified buyers. Contact Jeff Bach for information at 314-941-8530 or email [email protected] Ask for listing #519JB
$389,000
$1,994,962Revenue
$204,131Cash Flow
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Other Restaurants & Food
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Shops
Other Restaurants & Food
+1
Baskin Robbins for Sale in West San Jose, CA
San Jose, Santa Clara County, California, United States
San Jose, Santa Clara County, CA, US
***Base rent will go down by $800 starting in July 2026*** Great opportunity for family operators or anyone looking to run their own business. Great potential to increase sales. The store is located in a busy center with great visibility. City: San Jose, CA (West) Asking Price: $275,000 (+Inventory $7,500-$10,000) Annual Sales: ~$510,000 Seller’s Discretionary Earnings: ~$75,000 (Avg 2023-2025) Financing: Unsecured lending available! No SBA loan. Rent: $4,639.15 base + $4,433 CAM Building Square Feet: 1,100 Lease Expiration: 7/31/2026 + two 5yr options Growth & Expansion: Perfect for a more dedicated owner operator doing more marketing and willing to work at the store. Support & Training: Franchise Reason for Selling: Other responsibilities Please request NDA for more info.
$275,000
$510,000Revenue
$75,000Cash Flow
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American Restaurants
Coffee Shops & Cafes
Mexican Restaurants
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American Restaurants
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Price Drop for Quick Sale - Asset Sale
Watsonville, Santa Cruz County, California, United States
Watsonville, Santa Cruz County, CA, US
Highlights: -Turnkey setup – all equipment and furnishings included. -Includes 6 foot hood. -Great for sandwich, coffee or burger concept. -No financials provided – asset sale only. -Ideal for owner-operator or family-run business. Rent: ~$4,200 includes CAM (~$1,000). Lease: 03/31/2027 plus extension. Size: ~900 sq ft (TBD).
$50,000
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Breweries
Breweries
Brewery with regional distribution - $1.5M
Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Birmingham, AL, US
Well-established, brewery with regional distribution for sale at $1,500,000 (inventory included). Operates from a prime location with an experienced team —ideal for an owner-operator or out of state brewery seeking distribution expansion and additional brands. The business benefits from a loyal customer base, strong local reputation, and repeat revenue streams. Sale includes all inventory and operational assets, enabling a seamless transition. Key highlights: - Turnkey operation with documented processes and trained staff - Inventory included in asking price - Prime location with stable operations in place - Significant opportunities to grow sales through expanded marketing, new products and distribution - Seller open to a strategic capital partner and will provide transition support to ensure continuity
$1,500,000
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Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Shops
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Shops
Premium Dessert Business | Multiple Locations + Mobile Revenue Stream
Lake County, Indiana, United States
Lake County, IN, US
Premium Dessert Business | Multiple Locations + Mobile Revenue Stream Well-established specialty dessert business featuring multiple brick-and-mortar locations and an additional mobile service unit that supports events, private bookings, and seasonal demand. Industry research consistently shows that ice cream shops are driven by repeat, impulse-based visits, with customers returning multiple times per month during peak season, particularly families and neighborhood customers. The business is known for premium product quality, loyal repeat customers, and a strong local presence. Operations are supported by documented systems, trained staff, and diversified revenue streams across retail and off-site service. This is a proven, systems-driven concept that has successfully scaled beyond a single location, demonstrating repeatability, operational maturity, and reduced owner dependence. The mobile unit provides a flexible, high-margin channel for generating incremental cash flow, with opportunities to expand event bookings, catering, and prepaid private engagements with minimal additional overhead. This opportunity is well-suited for: • An owner-operator seeking a proven, lifestyle-friendly business • A family partnership • An existing food service operator looking to add a scalable, complementary concept Confidential offering. Further details available upon execution of a Non-Disclosure Agreement.
$269,000
$418,255Revenue
$88,820Cash Flow
Pizza Restaurants
Pizza Restaurants
Great Opportunity to Join the Pizza Franchise Industry Leader
Vancouver, Metro Vancouver County, Alberta, Canada
Vancouver, Metro Vancouver County, AB, CA
This is a great opportunity to acquire an excellent profitable franchise location, from one of the nation's leaders in the pizza delivery industry in British Columbia. Located in downtown Vancouver, this store serves residential clients as well as a significant number of corporate customers.
$560,000
$999,522Revenue
$143,764Cash Flow
Coffee Shops & Cafes
Juice Bars
Other Restaurants & Food
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Coffee Shops & Cafes
Juice Bars
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BOBA SHOP FOR SALE – CANOGA PARK, CA - Perfect for 2nd Location
Canoga Park, Los Angeles County, California, United States
Canoga Park, Los Angeles County, CA, US
Asset Sale Only – No Financials Provided NDA and proof of funds required to receive name and address of shop. Turnkey boba tea shop available in the heart of Canoga Park. This location has operated as a boba store for five years and is fully built out for tea and beverage service. Excellent parking. This is an asset sale only — no financial statements will be shown or made available under any circumstances. LEASE & TERMS ±1,000 sf Base Rent: $5,542.48 CAM /grease trap maintenance: $700. Lease assignment required — all prospective tenants must submit financials and credit documentation up front for landlord review. Buyer must meet landlord requirements to assume the lease. WHAT’S INCLUDED All existing equipment, fixtures, build-out, and assets currently in the shop. Inventory available separately upon request. NOTES Ideal for operators familiar with beverage concepts looking for a ready-to-go setup. Serious inquiries only. Delivery of buyer financials required prior to any further discussion. Ad#:2448503
$49,000
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Bars, Pubs & Taverns
Coffee Shops & Cafes
Delis & Sandwich Shops
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Bars, Pubs & Taverns
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TK Cafe – Coffee, Boba Tea, Sandwich, Rice Bowls, Ice Cream, Dessert
Burbank, Los Angeles County, California 91504-4276, United States
Burbank, Los Angeles County, CA 91504-4276, US
1212 N San Fernando Blvd, Burbank, CA 91504 May be eligible for E-2 Visa - speak with your immigration attorney TK Cafe is a local, family-owned café offering coffee, milk teas, boba, ice cream, pastries/desserts, delicious sandwiches, popular rice bowls and ready-made sandwiches. See photos and reviews: https://www.yelp.com/biz/tk-cafe-burbank Lease Use (Quoted): “Cafe serving cold desserts, hot desserts, pastries, cold & hot drinks and ready made foods.” This use works perfectly for boba, coffee, desserts, ice cream, bakery items, rice bowls, delicious sandwiches, grab-and-go food. Check out the food they offer now: https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/tk-cafe-burbank Highlights: 1,197sf Turnkey café – step in and operate Rent: $4324.06 + 868.19 CAM = $5,192.25 No hood / no grease trap required Lease includes two marked parking spaces directly in front Additional free customer parking on site Wi-Fi available Popular dessert and ice-cream stop for diners from neighboring restaurants Less than ½ mile to Burbank High School – strong student traffic. Regular customers include actors and entertainment professionals from nearby studios. 3rd party apps are ready for delivery options: Doordash, UberEats, GrubHub Business uses a self ordering Clover kiosk ($140/month) to save on labor and a Clover system for POS Existing exclusive Food Uses in the Center: Mexican food, sushi, acai, and Thai food (no overlap). From TK Cafe (Seller’s Description): A local, family-owned café with a wide variety of food and drinks that you won’t find anywhere else. Make sure to grab a curry puff or a BBQ pork sandwich when you stop by. Our blueberry cheesecake cups are a star favorite and we offer a large selection of boba drinks. We have one drink size (it’s a large!). We also have both vegan and low-carb/keto options for food and drinks. Desserts and ice cream have been especially strong, with customers frequently stopping in after dining at other restaurants in the center. Bottom Line: A proven, well-located café space that’s ready for new management, a clean takeover, or a refreshed concept—without the cost and delay of a full build-out. Owner is retiring. Photos & videos available upon request. Please fill out the contact form to receive a link. You are welcome to secret shop but tours of the kitchen will only be made by written request prior to visit. All information deemed reliable. Please perform your own due diligence. Ad#:2458124
$89,000
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Pizza Restaurants
Other Restaurants & Food
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Pizza Restaurants
+2
Pizza Restaurant Asset Sale - Brand New Build Out
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, United States
Nashville, Davidson County, TN, US
Well known pizza restaurant for sale in a booming Nashville suburb. Everything is basically brand new. The owners are going in a different direction and would like to sell this location. They spent over $1M on the build out. This is an asset only sale, and is a great opportunity to purchase a top-of-the-line fully functional and new restaurant for a fraction of the cost of starting from scratch. For more info, please use the contact form and you will receive a confidentiality agreement right away.
$110,000
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American Restaurants
Chinese Restaurants
Indian Restaurants
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American Restaurants
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Hood, Fryers, Walk-in, New Build QSR Retail– Bellflower, CA - NEW
Bellflower, Los Angeles County, California 90706-6853, United States
Bellflower, Los Angeles County, CA 90706-6853, US
Built out kitchen for any use, Starbucks & Firehouse Subs, co-tenants TURNKEY WING / Fryer Restaurant – BELLFLOWER, CA Brand-New Build | Prime Retail | Motivated Seller This is a straight-shooting opportunity. This is not a concept or a half-finished project. It’s literally turnkey. Drive by and see it for yourself. Opportunities like this don’t come from bad business—they come from bad timing. Can be converted to another branded use. Newly opened Wing Zone (think Wingstop-style concept) in Bellflower, CA, built from the ground up over 10 months at a cost exceeding $650,000. Due to a serious family emergency, the owners are forced to close and sell. Their loss is your opportunity. The setup is done. The money’s already been spent. Key Facts: 1,400 SF – clean, efficient footprint Brand-new shopping center Flanked by Starbucks and Firehouse Subs, Chipotle Strong daily traffic and national co-tenancy Free parking Fully Built & Equipped – No Guesswork All NEW kitchen equipment Grease hood system 5 Fryers with 10 baskets Walk-in cooler 3-compartment sink Two Toast POS systems Tables and chairs for in store dining Restroom Fully permitted and operationally laid out Timeline Make an accepted offer, Obtain franchise and landlord approval Open escrow Operating within ~30 days Pricing Make an offer Seller is realistic and motivated Serious inquiries only. NDA required.
$250,000
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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.