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Mexican Restaurants
Mexican Restaurants
Popular Mexican Fast-Food Restaurant with Drive Thru in West Phoenix
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Phoenix, AZ, US
Busy Mexican fast-food restaurant with drive-thru located in a growing West Phoenix corridor surrounded by residential neighborhoods, retail centers, and industrial employment zones. The location benefits from strong visibility, steady daily traffic, and long-term growth potential. A great fit for a hands-on owner looking to step into a proven, well-situated operation.
$275,000
$1,500,000Revenue
$126,000Cash Flow
Mexican Restaurants
Mexican Restaurants
East Valley Mexican QSR
Confidential
Confidential
Mexican QSR restaurant - asset sale
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Mexican Restaurants
Mexican Restaurants
Taco Shop, Great Location, Owner Operator
Hemet, Riverside County, California 92543, United States
Hemet, Riverside County, CA 92543, US
Classic Taco Shop in a great location in Hemet, CA. Great business for a family. Owner operated for the past 2 years. The hard work to open and get the business started is accomplished, Seller needs to sell as he is looking at moving out of the area. Located on Hemet’s main boulevard next to a 7-11, the location cannot be beat. 4 5-star ratings on Google, Yelp, & DoorDash. 3 pt employees and Owner run the business/ Projected sales for 2024, based on Jan-Jun - $234,000 If you want to get into the restaurant business in Hemet Ca, or if you similar business and are looking to expand, this is for you.
$99,988
$234,000Revenue
$65,000Cash Flow
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Mexican Restaurants
Mexican Restaurants
Established Riverside Mexican Restaurant – Turnkey, Lifestyle Business
Riverside County, California, United States
Riverside County, CA, US
📍Popular Mexican Restaurant – Part-Time Hours, Full-Time Profits – Great Downtown Location! Asking Price: $374,995 Gross Revenue: $596K Location: Riverside County, CA (Confidential) Established: 1997 Business Description Lifestyle Business in a Prime Downtown Hub – Closed by 2:30pm Daily! This established Mexican restaurant has been serving up crowd-favorite tacos and burritos since 1997. Ideally located in a high-traffic government/business district near the county courthouse and multiple office buildings, this location enjoys a steady stream of professionals, jurors, and local regulars during peak hours. The best part? It operates just five days a week and closes by 2:30pm every day. That means you can enjoy dinner with your family, weekends off, and still own a profitable food business. The current owners have built a wonderful legacy, sending their kids to college through this business, and are now ready to retire and enjoy time with their grandchildren. Perfect for a hands-on owner-operator or an existing restaurant group looking to expand. Key Features Turnkey operation – Fully equipped kitchen, established systems, experienced staff Clean financials – Ready for SBA financing (ask us how) Prime lunch crowd location – Surrounded by government offices and professionals Low rent – Under $4,000/month with favorable lease terms Easy-to-run concept – Streamlined operations, simple menu, and no late nights Great work/life balance – Monday through Friday, closed by mid-afternoon Support & Training Seller will provide training to ensure a smooth transition. Reason for Selling Retirement. This listing is presented by 1-800-Biz-Broker, trusted business brokers serving Riverside and the Inland Empire since 2008. Contact us today for more details. NDA required.
$374,995
$597,000Revenue
$144,000Cash Flow
Miscellaneous Restaurant & Bars
Miscellaneous Restaurant & Bars
Fine Dining & Wine Restaurant
Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States
Jefferson County, KY, US
UPDATE! UPDATE! MOTIVATED SELLER - PRICE REDUCTION!!! -This restaurant offers intimate award wining European style dining offers superb food along with unique, well curated wine list, liqueurs, and more. The charming, rustic decor provides an old world charm pleasing to the regular guests and out of town visitors looking for a non traditional dining experience.
$300,000
$900,000Revenue
$100,000Cash Flow
Mexican Restaurants
Mexican Restaurants
Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
Confidential
Confidential
Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
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American Restaurants
American Restaurants
Gilbert San Tan Area Restaurnt
Confidential
Confidential
San Tan Mall Area Restaurant
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Other Restaurants & Food
Other Restaurants & Food
Fast Caual Restaurant - Prime Asset Opportunity
Confidential
Confidential
Asset Sale QSR
$60,000
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-Cash Flow
Italian Restaurants
Italian Restaurants
N. Scottsdale Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
Confidential
Confidential
N. Scottsdale Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
$1,200,000
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-Cash Flow
Mexican Restaurants
Mexican Restaurants
Taco Shop - Asset Sale
Confidential
Confidential
N. Glendale Taco Shop Asset sale! Great location directly across from a school. The location has a full hood, walk in cooler and freezer. This space was a former Subway sandwich shop and can be converted to any number of concepts. Motivated owner may finance. Approximately 1,167 sf. All in rent: $2,608.49
$75,000
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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.