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Bars, Pubs & Taverns
Bars, Pubs & Taverns
Small Bar, Big Fun! Springfield Pub For Sale. Gaming!
Sangamon County, Illinois, United States
Sangamon County, IL, US
We have a small pub and with beer garden with a focus on imported beers and liquors. Gaming machines. The beer garden is open year around with darts, games and jukebox to provide fun and entertainment. Open evening during the week and days and evening on the weekends. Great for an owner operator bartender.
$29,900
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Pizza Restaurants
Pizza Restaurants
Tucson Pizzeria
Confidential
Confidential
N Tucson Pizzaria & Bar
$425,000
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Pizza Restaurants
Pizza Restaurants
Great Opportunity to Join the Pizza Franchise Industry Leader
Burnaby, Metro Vancouver County, British Columbia V5G, Canada
Burnaby, Metro Vancouver County, BC V5G, CA
This is a great opportunity to acquire an excellent, profitable franchise location in British Columbia from one of the nation's leaders in the pizza delivery industry. The location is excellent, and it is in a high-development area. This store is in perfect condition; no renovation is needed.
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Mexican Restaurants
Mexican Restaurants
Popular Mexican Fast-Food Restaurant with Drive Thru in Avondale
Avondale, Arizona, United States
Avondale, AZ, US
Turnkey Mexican fast-food restaurant with drive-thru in a heavily trafficked West Valley corridor in Avondale surrounded by residential neighborhoods, schools, and retail. With strong visibility and steady local demand, this location is well-positioned for continued growth. A solid opportunity for a hands-on owner looking to take over a proven performer in a high-density area.
$275,000
$1,380,000Revenue
$126,000Cash Flow
Mexican Restaurants
Mexican Restaurants
Popular Mexican Fast-Food Restaurant with Drive Thru in Chandler
Chandler, Arizona, United States
Chandler, AZ, US
Well-located Mexican fast-food restaurant with drive-thru in a busy Chandler corridor surrounded by schools, neighborhoods, and expanding retail. This location enjoys strong visibility and steady demand across all dayparts—from morning commuters to late-night regulars. A turnkey opportunity for a hands-on operator seeking dependable cash flow in a vibrant, high-growth area. Ad#:2360076
$280,000
$1,280,000Revenue
$128,000Cash Flow
Mexican Restaurants
Mexican Restaurants
Popular Mexican Fast-Food Restaurant with Drive Thru in Gilbert
Gilbert, Arizona, United States
Gilbert, AZ, US
Thriving Mexican fast-food restaurant with drive-thru in a high-growth Gilbert corridor surrounded by major retail centers, new housing developments, and office parks. This location enjoys steady traffic throughout the day and benefits from strong local demographics and long-term area development. A rare chance to own a proven, in-demand concept in one of the East Valley’s most desirable markets.
$190,000
$1,345,000Revenue
$85,000Cash Flow
Mexican Restaurants
Mexican Restaurants
Popular Mexican Fast-Food Restaurant with Drive Thru in Mesa
Mesa, Arizona, United States
Mesa, AZ, US
Busy Mexican fast-food restaurant with drive-thru, located in a high-visibility Mesa corridor surrounded by residential neighborhoods, local shops, and steady commuter flow. The location draws consistent traffic from families, locals, and passersby throughout the day. A turnkey, proven operation ideal for a hands-on owner seeking reliable cash flow in a well-established East Valley market.
$330,000
$1,380,000Revenue
$150,000Cash Flow
Mexican Restaurants
Mexican Restaurants
Popular Mexican Fast-Food Restaurant with Drive Thru in North Phoenix
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Phoenix, AZ, US
Busy Mexican fast-food restaurant with drive-thru in a densely populated North Phoenix corridor. Surrounded by residential neighborhoods and major commuter routes, this location benefits from strong daily traffic and steady demand from local and pass-through customers. A proven, high-performing operation ideal for a hands-on owner seeking a turnkey opportunity in a growing market.
$375,000
$1,600,000Revenue
$170,000Cash Flow
Mexican Restaurants
Mexican Restaurants
Popular Mexican Fast-Food Restaurant with Drive Thru in Peoria
Peoria, Arizona, United States
Peoria, AZ, US
Turnkey Mexican fast-food restaurant with drive-thru in a high-traffic Peoria retail corridor, surrounded by dense neighborhoods, shopping centers, and service businesses. With strong visibility and steady daily volume from both locals and commuters, this location offers a proven concept in a well-established West Valley market—ideal for a hands-on operator seeking reliable performance and long-term upside.
$125,000
$1,400,000Revenue
$55,000Cash Flow
Mexican Restaurants
Mexican Restaurants
Popular Mexican Fast-Food Restaurant with Drive Thru in Scottsdale
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
Scottsdale, AZ, US
Busy Mexican fast-food restaurant with drive-thru, located in a high-visibility Scottsdale corridor surrounded by major resorts, sports venues, and entertainment hubs. This turnkey operation benefits from constant traffic, strong local demand, and steady tourist flow year-round, making it a prime opportunity for a hands-on owner looking for a proven, high-performing location.
$625,000
$1,750,000Revenue
$275,000Cash 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
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.