Food & Beverage Businesses for Sale

Explore 5,376 food & beverage businesses for sale across the United States. Restaurants, cafes, and food service

Active Listings
5,376
Median Asking Price
$450K
Median SDE
$144K
Median Multiple
3.0x SDE
Avg Asking Price
$851K
Average SDE
$215K
Listed in Last 30 Days
1,596
Added This Week
340

Median figures are computed over the 3,403 listings currently browsable on this page. Averages and counts cover all 5,376 active listings tracked in the last 90 days.

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Food & Beverage Businesses for Sale

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Apr 20

Full Service Restaurant for Sale in Charlotte, NC

Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC
$285KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$212K
Multiple:1.3x
Why Buy

This Charlotte, North Carolina restaurant generates over $1 million in annual sales from a well-designed 2,700-square-foot space with indoor and patio seating in a high-demand trade area. Owner earnings of $137,000 on a $325,000 asking price offer an attractive acquisition multiple in one of the Southeast's fastest-growing metropolitan markets. SBA financing with 20 percent down is available for qualified buyers, with organized financials ready to support a fast due diligence process.

Low MarginsHigh Seasonality
Apr 20

Pizza Franchise Multi Unit for Sale in Asheville, NC

Asheville, NC
$735KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$165K
Multiple:4.4x
Why Buy

This two-unit pizza franchise in the Asheville, North Carolina area generates over $1.6 million in combined annual sales with a combined net income exceeding $250,000, backed by more than a decade of community brand recognition. Operating under an established international franchise brand provides ongoing national advertising support and operational systems that reduce management complexity for a new owner. Acquiring multiple established units eliminates the capital risk and buildout timeline of opening new locations from scratch.

Low MarginsHigh Seasonality
Apr 18

Full Service Restaurant And for Sale in Wilmington, NC

Wilmington, NC
$575KFood & Beverage
Why Buy

This upscale full-service restaurant and bar operates in coastal North Carolina, generating strong discretionary earnings relative to its asking price. The business benefits from a loyal local customer base and an appealing dining and bar concept well-suited to the regional tourism and hospitality market. At roughly 2.6x SDE, the valuation offers an accessible entry point for a food-and-beverage operator looking to acquire a turnkey income-producing concept in the Southeast.

High Seasonality
Apr 18

Full Service Restaurant for Sale in North Carolina

NC
$1.7MFood & Beverage
Why Buy

This full-service restaurant in North Carolina is positioned on a waterfront or water-view site, offering a distinctive dining setting that supports premium pricing and experiential appeal. The business generates solid cash flow, and the water-adjacent location provides a natural marketing advantage and repeat visitor draw beyond the immediate local customer base. This type of destination dining concept with an established kitchen and liquor license represents a turnkey opportunity for an experienced food and beverage operator.

High Seasonality
Apr 18

Family Restaurant for Sale in Greensboro, NC

Greensboro-High Point, NC
$99KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$40K
Multiple:2.5x
Why Buy

This casual dining restaurant in the Greensboro, NC metro area is offered at an accessible price point with a functioning kitchen and existing customer base. The modest cash flow reflects a business best suited for an owner-operator who can reduce labor overhead and run an engaged day-to-day operation. For a buyer entering the restaurant industry or adding to an existing food and beverage portfolio, the low entry price limits downside exposure.

Apr 18

Craft Cocktail Bar for Sale in Wilmington, NC

Wilmington, NC
$195KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$59K
Multiple:3.3x
Why Buy

This fully equipped craft cocktail bar in the Wilmington, NC area operates in a high-traffic coastal location with walk-in cooler, full refrigeration, and a layout optimized for high-volume alcohol service. Current ownership is absentee, representing a clear opportunity for an engaged operator to improve efficiency and maximize revenue potential. The business comes with an existing liquor license and buildout in a market where the craft cocktail segment has seen sustained growth.

Absentee Owner
Apr 18

Cafe Restaurant for Sale in North Carolina

NC
$225KFood & Beverage
Why Buy

This health-conscious cafe in eastern North Carolina operates out of a fully equipped kitchen with walk-in cooler, commercial hood, and grease trap, making it adaptable to a range of concepts or menus. Strong sales and below-market rent combine to produce healthy cash flow relative to the asking price, offering a buyer immediate profitability. The clean, well-maintained operation is suited for an owner-operator seeking a turnkey restaurant with favorable economics.

Sticky CustomersGrowth Trajectory
Apr 18

Bar And Grill Restaurant for Sale in North Carolina

NC
$245KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$85K
Multiple:2.9x
Why Buy

This full-service bar and grill in central North Carolina features a large dining room, full bar, outdoor patio, and a kitchen capable of handling high-volume service, all at below-market lease rates. The business has a history of consistent income and loyal staff, making it an attractive acquisition for an owner-operator ready to maximize the revenue potential of an already-performing venue. The large seating capacity and event-ready layout provide multiple revenue levers including live entertainment and private events.

Manager in Place
Apr 18

Established Turnkey Bar And Grill Restaurant for Sale

$195KFood & Beverage
Why Buy

This high-energy bar and grill offers over 5,000 square feet of space including a fully equipped kitchen, private event room, covered outdoor patio, and a dining room and bar seating over 100 guests. Current revenue exceeds $1.3 million, and the business is offered at a fraction of new buildout cost, allowing a buyer to redirect capital toward operations and concept development. The turnkey setup is well-suited for an experienced operator looking to plug in a new concept and generate revenue from day one.

Apr 18

Mexican Restaurant for Sale in Raleigh, NC

Raleigh, NC
$420KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$230K
Multiple:1.8x
Why Buy

This freestanding Mexican restaurant in the Raleigh metro area is positioned in a high-traffic corridor near hotels, office parks, and retail, with a large dining room and full bar. The business has a proven track record of generating over $2 million in annual sales and comes fully equipped, making it easy to adapt to a new concept or continue the existing model. Strong cash flow relative to the asking price offers attractive acquisition economics for an owner-operator.

Apr 18

Restaurant And Bar for Sale in Charlotte, NC

Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC
$445KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$270K
Multiple:1.6x
Why Buy

Located in a bustling area of the Charlotte metro, this full-service restaurant and bar features a professional kitchen, a large dining room with private party space, a full-service bar, and an outdoor patio. With capacity for up to 200 guests and strong revenue generation, the business offers immediate cash flow for a buyer seeking entry into the premium casual dining segment. The well-maintained facility and ample parking add operational appeal for an owner-operator or strategic acquirer.

Apr 18

Full Service Italian Restaurant for Sale in Wilmington, NC

Wilmington, NC
$850KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$315K
Multiple:2.7x
Why Buy

This award-winning Italian restaurant in the Wilmington, NC area generates approximately $2.9 million in annual revenue with proven seller discretionary earnings, offering immediate profitability from day one of ownership. The business has built strong customer loyalty over nearly a decade and benefits from a steady mix of local and tourist traffic in a historic downtown location. The acquisition optionally includes real estate valued at over $1.7 million, creating a dual-asset opportunity with both operational income and property appreciation potential.

Sticky CustomersGrowth Trajectory
Apr 18

Upscale Bistro Restaurant for Sale in New York, NY

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY
$675KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$300K
Multiple:2.3x
Why Buy

This upscale bistro in the New York metro area generates $1.5 million in annual revenue with approximately $245,000 in profit, reflecting strong early-stage traction since opening. The business benefits from a long-term lease providing operational stability and a growing revenue trend driven by increasing customer demand. With a refined dining concept and a high-end clientele already established, this is an attractive entry point for an owner-operator or strategic buyer seeking a premium dining asset.

Low MarginsHigh Seasonality
Apr 18

Indian Restaurant for Sale in New Jersey

NJ
$189KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$38K
Multiple:5.0x
Why Buy

This Indian restaurant in the northern New Jersey area has maintained over 25 years of continuous operation, building a loyal customer base around quality, authenticity, and consistency led by an experienced culinary team. The business emphasizes fresh, locally sourced ingredients and has a well-established reputation that supports steady repeat patronage. This is a turnkey acquisition for a buyer seeking a stable, long-tenured restaurant operation with a proven concept.

Sticky Customers
Apr 18

Latin Food And Catering for Sale in Alabama

AL
$230KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$63K
Multiple:3.6x
Why Buy

This community-driven food concept in Alabama operates across multiple revenue streams including retail storefront sales, catering, and high-frequency event participation, with strong first-year performance and an established local brand. The business has built strategic partnerships with local organizations and municipal entities, providing a recurring pipeline of catering and event revenue. A buyer with marketing or operational expertise could meaningfully scale this concept through expanded locations or corporate catering relationships.

Manager in PlaceRecurring RevenueGrowth TrajectorySticky Customers
Apr 18

Full Service Restaurant for Sale in Texas

TX
$250KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$131K
Multiple:1.9x
Why Buy

This well-established restaurant concept in the greater Austin, Texas region has built a loyal local following through a distinctive brand personality and consistent product quality in a rapidly growing market. The business generates solid earnings and benefits from a strong community reputation built over time. This is a compelling acquisition for an owner-operator seeking an established dining concept with brand equity and growth potential in a high-demand Texas market.

Apr 18

Fast Casual Burger Franchise for Sale in New Jersey

NJ
$295KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$225K
Multiple:1.3x
Why Buy

This nationally recognized fast-casual burger and wings franchise in New Jersey operates from a high-visibility standalone corner property on a major traffic corridor, generating over $1 million in annual sales with strong dine-in, takeout, and delivery demand. The streamlined franchise system requires no chef and maintains an efficient labor structure, producing strong cash flow suitable for both owner-operators and semi-absentee investors. Franchise infrastructure, brand recognition, and operational simplicity make this a compelling turnkey acquisition with additional upside through local marketing.

Sticky CustomersGrowth Trajectory
Apr 18

Full Service Restaurant for Sale in New York, NY

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY
$725KFood & Beverage
Why Buy

This well-established full-service restaurant in Nassau County, New York has maintained consistent growth and a loyal local clientele over 15 years of operation, generating approximately $235K in seller discretionary earnings. The business is fully equipped — including all kitchen hardware, furniture, inventory, and point-of-sale technology — and is positioned as a true turnkey operation for an experienced operator or entrepreneur seeking a plug-and-play acquisition. The high-traffic location with strong visibility supports a stable customer base and provides a solid foundation for a new owner to continue existing operations or introduce their own concept.

Sticky Customers
Apr 18

Profitable Management-run Sports Bar for Sale in Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
$1.8MFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$516K
Multiple:3.4x
Why Buy

This sports bar in the Phoenix metro area generates approximately $516K in seller discretionary earnings and operates under management, allowing the current owner to remain largely hands-off. The business runs extended hours from early morning through late night, maximizing revenue across multiple dayparts and capturing both broadcast sports viewership and general food-and-beverage traffic. The management-in-place structure offers a buyer the option to maintain absentee operations or step in as an owner-operator to capture additional upside.

Manager in PlaceSticky Customers
Apr 18

Profitable Established Asian Grill Restaurant for Sale in Utah

UT
$600KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$243K
Multiple:2.5x
Why Buy

This full-service Asian grill restaurant in Utah has cultivated a dependable repeat customer base and consistent traffic in its location. The Mongolian-style grill concept offers strong interactive dining appeal with a proven menu that supports steady revenue and solid cash flow. With earnings approaching $242K and an asking price of $600K, the business is attractively priced for a restaurant operator seeking an established concept with loyal clientele.

Recurring RevenueSticky Customers
Apr 18

Profitable Turnkey Deli With Real Estate for Sale in New York

NY
$1.2MFood & Beverage
Why Buy

This established deli business in Dutchess County, New York is offered together with the commercial building it occupies, providing a buyer with both immediate operating income and long-term real estate equity in a single transaction. The business generates approximately $250K in seller discretionary earnings and comes fully equipped with kitchen equipment, refrigeration, and fixtures, enabling a seamless day-one transition. Growth opportunities including expanded hours, catering, and delivery remain available to a new owner looking to scale beyond the current model.

Recurring RevenueSticky Customers
Apr 17

Bubble Tea And Sandwich for Sale in Santa Rosa, CA

Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA
$160KFood & Beverage
Why Buy

This casual cafe in California's North Bay area generates approximately $54K in seller discretionary earnings on $25K in average monthly sales, operating from a compact approximately 1,100-square-foot space with notably low monthly rent. The menu focuses on bubble tea, Vietnamese sandwiches, desserts, and specialty beverages, serving a consistent customer base in a busy retail dining corridor surrounded by complementary restaurants and shops. The low rent structure and established customer flow create a strong foundation for an owner-operator to improve margins or grow sales through expanded hours or additional menu offerings.

Low MarginsHigh Seasonality
Apr 17

Breakfast Lunch Cafe for Sale in San Francisco, CA

San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
$125KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$120K
Multiple:1.0x
Why Buy

This well-established San Francisco Bay Area breakfast and lunch cafe is positioned near a major commercial district, surrounded by hotels and professional high-rise buildings that drive consistent daytime traffic from both tourists and office professionals. Operating only through mid-afternoon, the business leaves clear upside for extended hours in the evening as a wine bar or casual dining destination. At $125K asking price with $120K in SDE, the near 1x multiple reflects a motivated seller and strong cash-flow economics for a new operator.

Absentee OwnerSticky Customers
Apr 17

Full Service Restaurant for Sale in California

CA
$289KFood & Beverage
Why Buy

This California full-service restaurant is located in a vibrant college-town market with strong residential density and consistent foot traffic, offering a new owner immediate operational momentum. The space is fully built out with two Type 1 hoods, a full spirits license, a walk-in cooler, and a stylish bar area, providing flexibility for multiple cuisine and hospitality concepts. Favorable lease terms and adjacent public parking reduce execution risk for a buyer looking to rebrand or continue existing operations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many food & beverage businesses are for sale?
There are currently 5,376 food & beverage businesses listed for sale across the United States, with 340 new listings in the past week.
What is the typical asking price for a food & beverage business?
The median asking price for food & beverage businesses is $450K, ranging from N/A to $49.5M.
What multiple of earnings do food & beverage businesses across the United States list for?
Across the 3,403 food & beverage businesses currently browsable across the United States, the median asking price is $450K and the median seller's discretionary earnings (SDE) is $144K. The median asking price works out to 3.0x SDE. Multiples vary with size, growth, and owner dependence, so treat this as a benchmark rather than a rule.
Where are most food & beverage businesses for sale?
The states with the most food & beverage businesses for sale are CA, FL, NY, TX, NJ.
Is a food & beverage business a good acquisition?
Food & Beverage businesses can be excellent acquisitions depending on your criteria. Key factors to evaluate include recurring revenue, owner dependence, customer concentration, and growth potential. Use Searcher OS to compare listings and analyze CIMs for detailed financials.
Can I finance a food & beverage business acquisition?
Many food & beverage businesses qualify for SBA 7(a) loans, which cover 75-90% of the purchase price with 10-year terms at competitive rates. This makes acquisitions accessible with 10-15% down payment.

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