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Confidential Franchised QSR Platform – Multi-State

This opportunity represents the acquisition of a growing franchised quick service restaurant platform built over the past six years with the infrastructure required for national expansion. The brand...

$400,000

$400,000

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Highly Profitable Turnkey Craft Brewery & Restaurant – $363K SDE

Wake Forest, NC

Own a premier destination in one of North Carolina’s fastest-growing markets. Norse Brewing Company is a highly profitable, turnkey brewery, winery, bar, and restaurant located in the heart of...

$995,000

Cash Flow: $362,614

5

$995,000

Cash Flow: $362,614

American Family Diner – Semi-Absentee Ownership Opportunity

Sarasota County, FL

----POSSIBLE E2 VISA QUALIFIER!!---- Here is the SEMI-ANSENTEE Owner-Investor RESTAURANT OPPORTUNITY You've been WAITING FOR!!! -BUY-INVEST- WORK WHEN YOU WANT-PLAY WHEN YOU WANT. This well-know,...

$249,000

Cash Flow: $130,334

$249,000

Cash Flow: $130,334

Step Back in Time and Savor the Flavor at Dean's Drive-In!

Reardan (Lincoln County), WA

Dean's Drive-In, a historic haven established in 1962. Owners retiring; an exclusive chance emerges for you to take over this beloved diner. Positioned along a thriving hwy, Dean's Drive-In boasts...

$350,000

9

$350,000

Single Unit Popeyes Restaurant for Sale!

Erie County, PA

Turn-key, profitable, cash-flowing Popeyes Restaurant for Sale! A rare opportunity to enter a proven, national QSR brand!...

$1,000,000

Cash Flow: $180,000

$1,000,000

Cash Flow: $180,000

$199K Turnkey Diner — Strong Cash Flow + $100K Financing

Cuyahoga County, OH

Step into a proven cash-generating breakfast and brunch operation that delivers immediate profitability and long-term wealth building potential. This 40+ year established diner transforms your...

$199,000

Cash Flow: $140,838

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$199,000

Cash Flow: $140,838

150 Seat/5,000SF Steakhouse $1,195,000

Dutchess County, NY

150 SEAT STEAKHOUSE/BEAUTIFUL BAR LOUNGE $1,195,000 DUTCHESS COUNTY Long established location. Beautiful décor throughout. An area landmark building for over 50 years centrally located in one of the...

$1,195,000

5

$1,195,000

Active Restaurant & Banquet Facilities w/ multi-Tenant Office Plaza

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

New Castle, PA

Located in the heart of Neshannock Township's Commercial District this site offers a unique opportunity for both seasoned investors & those seeking a diverse income-generating asset. With high...

$1,150,000

40

$1,150,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Turnkey Restaurant + Real Estate | Established Multi-Location Brand

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Westchester, IL

Standalone Restaurant in Newer Custom Building with plenty of parking & two outdoor-dining patios with views enjoying the Chicago Skyline. Exceptional opportunity to acquire a fully operational,...

$2,200,000

9

$2,200,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Turn Key Bakeries | Boston’s High-Traffic Mall Pretzel Franchise

Peabody, MA

ESTABLISHED PRETZEL BAKERY FRANCHISE - TWO HIGH-TRAFFIC MALL LOCATIONS This turnkey opportunity features two premium pretzel bakery franchise locations operating within established regional malls in...

$599,000

Cash Flow: $217,062

$599,000

Cash Flow: $217,062

Hawaii Based Food & Retail Delivery Platform - Established & Scalable

Hawaii

This is an opportunity to acquire a well-established, technology-enabled local delivery platform operating in a high-demand island market with strong tourism and a loyal local customer base. The...

$600,000

Cash Flow: $237,214

$600,000

Cash Flow: $237,214

Popular Mediterranean Restaurant Franchise

St Lucie County, FL

This is an opportunity to acquire an established fast-casual restaurant specializing in fresh Mediterranean and Greek-inspired cuisine. The concept features made-to-order favorites such as grilled...

$450,000

$450,000

Established Craft Brewery Brand & Turnkey Opportunity

Tampa, FL

Established Craft Brewery Brand & Turnkey Opportunity Angry Chair Brewing presents a rare acquisition opportunity to own one of Florida's most respected craft brewery brands. Founded in 2013 and...

$3,000,000

6

$3,000,000

Turnkey Hangry Joe’s Hot Chicken | Prime Lebanon, TN Location

Lebanon, TN

Step into ownership of an established Hangry Joe’s Hot Chicken located at 1432 West Main Street—positioned along one of Lebanon’s primary retail corridors with strong visibility and consistent...

$265,000

5

$265,000

Robert Hirsch

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Hudson Waterfront Restaurant | Edgewater, NJ | NYC Views + Liquor Lic.

Edgewater, NJ

LIQUOR LICENSE IS EMBEDDED IN THE MONTHLY RENTAL COST Rare opportunity to acquire a fully built-out waterfront restaurant & bar asset in one of Northern New Jersey’s most desirable dining corridors...

$989,500

Cash Flow: $786,000

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$989,500

Cash Flow: $786,000

Michelin Guide Rated Full Service Restaurant Business For Sale

Alameda, CA

Since 2019 this restaurant has been serving patrons of Alameda and the East Bay with an incredible menu of meats, chicken and fish. The kitchen and restaurant were totally built from the ground up in...

$450,000

Cash Flow: $180,000

$450,000

Cash Flow: $180,000

Turnkey Restaurant Real Estate & Living Quarters

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Port Royal, SC

This property presents an extraordinary, turnkey investment opportunity to acquire an award-winning, historic Lowcountry restaurant's prime real estate w/ 15 private parking spots. Financially, the...

$1,200,000

Cash Flow: $205,000

$1,200,000

Cash Flow: $205,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Best frozen dessert business

Merrick, NY

This is a well established business opening in 2019. They serve high quality ice cream, frozen yogurt, and non-dairy desserts. The business is awarded best ice ream year over year. It has a very loyal...

$219,000

Cash Flow: $105,000

$219,000

Cash Flow: $105,000

Turnkey Italian Restaurant with 4COP SFS liquor license

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Exceptional opportunity to own a fully operational, beautifully designed restaurant in East Fort Lauderdale, just minutes from Fort Lauderdale Beach. This 3,120 sq ft turnkey establishment offers a...

$400,000

9

$400,000

Iconic DT Tinley Restaurant and Wedding Venue for sale.

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Cook County, IL

Price lowered, motivated sellers. All serious offers being considered. $400,000 for the business $2.5 million for the real estate. Gorgeous Full-service restaurant, banquet private room rental, huge...

$2,900,000

$2,900,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

“Lakefront Redevelopment or Boutique Hospitality Opportunity

Orange County, NY

This one of kind restaurant/marina is a picturesque waterfront venue that combines rustic charm with modern elegance. Situated on 1.73 acres along one of the largest inland lakes bordering NJ/NY, the...

$2,750,000

$2,750,000

Great Location Astoria bar/restaurant for sale

Queens, NY

Large fully renovated, large turn-key bar and grill located in a high-traffic Astoria corridor. The facility features a modern, versatile layout with a brand-new, fully equipped commercial kitchen and...

$320,000

5

$320,000

Turn-Key Waterfront Tourist Village Restaurant & Retail Mixed-Use

Crystal River, FL

TURN-KEY WATERFRONT TOURIST VILLAGE IN OZELLO: RESTAURANT & RETAIL MIXED-USE INCOME PRODUCING PORTFOLIO! A ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME opportunity to acquire "The Backwater Village" — a fully operational,...

$2,850,000

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$2,850,000

Renovated Bar and Restaurant

Murrells Inlet, SC

Bar and restaurant with nightly live entertainment. Quickly becoming hot spot for both local and tourist crowds. Award winning food recipes. Newly renovated and reopened in March of 2025 with $150K...

$175,000

$175,000

8 Office/Retail Suites and a Restaurant Space on 19,320 SF

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Roanoke, TX

Texas Restaurant Advisors requires a non-disclosure agreement and buyer qualification profile before any confidential information is shared. The real estate is two structures with a combined 9,542...

$3,990,000

$3,990,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

$255k+ SDE. Steak, Full Bar with Real Estate in Lavaca County

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Lavaca County, TX

Texas Restaurant Advisors requires a non-disclosure agreement and buyer qualification profile before any confidential information is shared. Historic eatery with real estate is now available for...

$1,600,000

Cash Flow: $257,344

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$1,600,000

Cash Flow: $257,344

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Turnkey Charcuterie Catering Business

Collin County, TX

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a high-performing specialty catering franchise in a rapidly expanding suburban market. The business benefits from strong visibility, a modern retail presence, and...

$250,000

$250,000

Established Burger Franchise Platform | $463K EBITDA

Alachua County, FL

Franchisees and repeat guests across the Southeast rely on this fast-casual burger concept for customizable, made-to-order meals, fast in-line ordering, and premium quality at value-oriented pricing....

Not Disclosed

EBITDA: $463,962

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EBITDA: $463,962

Fully Equipped & Profitable Restaurant – Walk In and Start Earning!

Cincinnati, OH

Loction loction location! On Main Street downtown Cincinnati. Near the Taft theater aronoff center! This profitable restaurant presents an exceptional turnkey opportunity in Hamilton County's...

$245,000

Cash Flow: $155,000

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$245,000

Cash Flow: $155,000

Established Juice and Smoothie Bar

Sandusky, OH

Established Franchise Juice and Smoothie Bar - Sandusky, Ohio This turnkey juice and smoothie franchise presents an excellent opportunity for an owner-operator in Sandusky's thriving market. Located...

$175,000

Cash Flow: $41,467

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$175,000

Cash Flow: $41,467

Standalone Restaurant for Sale in Prime Chino Hills Location

Chino Hills, CA

Located in the heart of Chino Hills, this well-known Cantonese restaurant presents a rare opportunity to acquire a fully built-out, high-capacity dining establishment in one of the most desirable and...

$250,000

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$250,000

Mexican Food Drive Through Restaurant For Sale

Torrance, CA

Step into a turnkey Mexican restaurant opportunity that delivers immediate cash flow and lifestyle freedom in one of Torrance's most visible locations. This established community favorite generates...

$199,999

Cash Flow: $75,000

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$199,999

Cash Flow: $75,000

Popular Mediterranean Fast-Casual Business

Orange County, CA

This is an opportunity to acquire a modern Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant franchise operating in Orange County, one of Southern California’s most desirable and affluent markets. Established in...

$875,000

Cash Flow: $28,846

$875,000

Cash Flow: $28,846

Turnkey Gourmet Charcuterie Business in Boca Raton

Palm Beach County, FL

Step into a beautifully built, fully operational gourmet charcuterie franchise in the heart of South Palm Beach County. Established just over a year ago, this modern food concept offers a rare...

$100,000

$100,000

Very well known Restaurant/Bar by Atv trails,Vrbo's & campgrounds etc

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Luther, MI

Established American Restaurant in Luther, MI - A Legacy Opportunity Founded in 1925, this iconic restaurant has become a cornerstone destination in Lake County's outdoor recreation hub. Strategically...

$950,000

Cash Flow: $150,000

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$950,000

Cash Flow: $150,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Breakfast & Pancake House –$1.2M+ Ann. Revenue | 20+ yrs Shorewood, IL

Will County, IL

This well-established breakfast and brunch destination has been serving the Shorewood/Plainfield and Joliet, Illinois community for over 20 years. With $1.2M+ in annual gross revenue and a loyal,...

$449,000

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$449,000

St. Kilda Collective – High-Volume, Turnkey Restaurant

West Des Moines, IA

St. Kilda Collective is a well-established, high-volume restaurant located in the Valley Junction district of West Des Moines, Iowa. The restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner service and...

$850,000

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$850,000

Iconic, Profitable Family Style Restaurant

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Minnesota

This family style restaurant has been serving great food for lake country for decades. Excellent location on main highway in a major tourist area. This restaurant started in 1965 and has been under...

$1,479,000

Cash Flow: $436,660

$1,479,000

Cash Flow: $436,660

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Turnkey Fast Casual Burger Restaurant Opportunity

Cedar Park, TX

Step into ownership with a fully built, fully staffed Burger restaurant located in a prime high-traffic corridor of Cedar Park, one of the top-rated suburbs in the Austin metro area. This store is up...

$299,000

$299,000

Ron Matheson

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Pickle's Drive In: Family Owned Local Favorite

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Amory, MS

Family owned and operated for decades, this business has built an unmatched reputation, a fiercely loyal customer base, and smooth daily operations that make ownership seamless. Pickle's Drive In is...

$950,000

$950,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Profitable Charcuterie Catering Business in Prime Atlanta Market

Fulton County, GA

This is a turnkey, fast-growing catering and charcuterie business located in one of the most affluent and high-demand markets in metro Atlanta. The business benefits from strong brand recognition,...

$199,999

Cash Flow: $29,065

$199,999

Cash Flow: $29,065

Successful & profitable restaurant perfect for continued operations

King County, WA

Rare opportunity to own this multi-generational success story. Have you dreamed of owning a waterfront restaurant in the heart of the pacific northwest? Want to drive your boat to work? This may be...

$1,100,000

EBITDA: $400,000

$1,100,000

EBITDA: $400,000

Filipino Take Out Diner

Orange Park, FL

All equipment is new and electric with a oversized stainless steel hood hood with roof fan and stainless steel wall splash...

$180,000

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$180,000

Built-In Expansion Opportunity — Immediate Revenue Upside

SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE

Cuyahoga County, OH

A rare advantage of this opportunity is control of the adjacent space, currently leased and producing $1,000 per month in passive income. A buyer could integrate this space with minimal construction...

$995,000

Cash Flow: $361,790

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$995,000

Cash Flow: $361,790

SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE

$1.1 Million Dollar Sweet Deal! Corner Donut Shop—Property & Business

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Dallas County, TX

Very Visible Corner Location—and Hungry Folks are Coming with Bucks— This is a LIMITED TIME OFFER. The land is about 1/4 acre (62X185), it's a hard corner lot facing two major streets. The building is...

$1,100,000

Cash Flow: $85,000

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$1,100,000

Cash Flow: $85,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

$450K+ Cash Flow/SDE Tampa Catering Franchise Re-Sale!

Oldsmar, FL

Exceptional opportunity to acquire a highly profitable, turnkey catering franchise serving the greater Tampa, Florida market. This well-established operation is widely recognized as a market leader...

$1,200,000

Cash Flow: $450,000

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$1,200,000

Cash Flow: $450,000

Successful Restaurant Franchise For Sale

Twin Falls, ID

Step into immediate cash flow and proven profitability with this turnkey fast-casual restaurant franchise in Twin Falls. You'll acquire a business that generates consistent revenue streams through...

$400,000

$400,000

Two Turnkey Fast Casual Burger Franchise Locations

Evansville, IN

Retiring Owner – Motivated Seller Rare opportunity to acquire TWO fully remodeled, fully operating Fast Casual Burger franchise locations in the Evansville, Indiana metro, offered together as a single...

$175,000

$175,000

Free-standing downtown, fully equipped restaurant with liquor license

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Ebensburg, PA

Rare opportunity to acquire a freestanding downtown restaurant property with (R) liquor license, heated sidewalks, adjacent public parking, and a spacious three-bedroom apartment above. This unique...

$925,000

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$925,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Tarantelli’s Italian Rest. – $2.9M Revenue Downtown Icon

Wilmington, NC

Transform your entrepreneurial vision into reality with Tarantelli’s Ristorante Italiano, an award-winning Italian restaurant that delivers immediate profitability and exceptional growth potential in...

$850,000

Cash Flow: $315,890

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$850,000

Cash Flow: $315,890

Buy or Sell an American Restaurant
American restaurants listed for sale on BizBuySell include a wide range of American style dining establishments, including full service and casual American restaurants, bar and grill concepts, diners, burger chains, neighborhood pubs, and franchise units, with some listings bundled with liquor licenses, real estate, or multiple locations. These businesses primarily operate on a hospitality, location based business model, generating revenue through on premise dining, food and beverage sales, alcohol service, takeout, catering, and special events, with franchised concepts benefiting from standardized menus, brand recognition, and systemized operations.
Market Overview Listings for Sale (Median)
Number of Businesses Analyzed1,715
Asking Price$385,000
Reported Revenue$905,000
Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings$150,000
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.

Asking Price

Lower QuartileMedianUpper Quartile
$201,000$385,000$750,000

Market Financial Highlights

The financial data presented here is an aggregation of reported revenue and earnings of American Restaurants for sale.

BoundRevenueSeller’s Discretionary Earnings
Lower Quartile$551,216$96,000
Median$905,000$150,000
Upper Quartile$1,550,000$250,000

Valuation Multiples

The valuation multiples listed below are derived from asking price, revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings of American Restaurants listed for sale.

BoundRevenue MultipleEarnings Multiple
Lower Quartile0.311.91
Median0.442.62
Upper Quartile0.653.67

FAQ's

How much does it cost to buy an American Restaurant?

The median asking price for an established American Restaurant is $385,000, though prices range from under $201,000 to well over $750,000.

How much do American Restaurants owners earn?

The median reported revenue of American Restaurants is $905,000 and owners earn a median of $150,000, which includes the owners salary and any other financial benefits they receive.

How do I value an American Restaurant?

Valuing a business is a complex process, but buyers and sellers often turn to the local market to understand how businesses are priced. Based on our most recent analysis of American Restaurants, revenue multiples range from 0.31 to 0.65, with a median of 0.44. Earning multiples range from 1.91 to 3.67, with the median at 2.62. This means the typical American Restaurant may ask for around 0.44 times its annual revenue, and 2.62 times its annual owner earnings.

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