North Carolina

American Restaurants For Sale in North Carolina

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Lake Norman Grill & Deli

Charlotte, NC

This restaurant acquisition opportunity in the heart of one of Lake Norman’s most desired retail centers is a perfect opportunity for the aspiring restauranteur looking for a low cost of entry and...

$120,000

$120,000

Wilmington NC Sandwich Shop Franchise for Sale

Wilmington, NC

Buy this Sandwich Franchise for Sale in Wilmington, North Carolina. Step into a second generation restaurant with a complete buildout, established brand systems, and strong consumer recognition in a...

$295,000

$295,000

Hot Dogs & BBQ

Fayetteville, NC

Beautiful turn key restaurant rady to rock and roll. 18 self pour beer taps, one ax lane. Comes fully equipt and is turnkey. Staff members willing to come back. Brand presence for over 2 years with...

$60,000

$60,000

Highly Successful Breakfast & Lunch Business for Sale

Denver, NC

“Breakfast and Lunch Restaurant for Sale in the much-desired Lake Norman area (outskirts of Charlotte, NC) Rare opportunity. Very profitable and well-established restaurant available for sale to an...

$550,000

$550,000

Lake Norman Key Money Restaurant

Cornelius, NC

Lake Norman Key Money Restaurant If you're looking for a place with character for your brand, this is a rare Lake Norman opportunity. Turn the keys, not the wrenches - you'll be able to walk in and...

$240,000

$240,000

Trendy Award-Winning Restaurant & Bar

Greensboro, NC

Well-known, popular restaurant & bar serving refined southern food, an award-winning cocktail program, high-end liquor, and a booming catering/private event business. Great location in the heart of...

$180,000

$180,000

Newly Remodeled 5 Points Restaurant/Bar

Raleigh, NC

One of the most beautiful restaurant build outs we have seen in a long time, no expose was spared. Well over $1Mil in uplift expense and FF&E can be yours for a fraction of the cost, all less than 2...

$195,000

$195,000

Successful Fast-Casual Restaurant with Huge Growth Potential

Fayetteville, NC

Restaurant for Sale. Fully Equipped turn-key operation. All assets are included. 2400 Square feet with a Pick up window, - Low Rent. Currently at $3,400 per month (with all TICAM included). Tenant...

$400,000

$400,000

Cash Flow: $110,000

Breakfast & Treats Done Different – Simple, Built to Grow

Asheville, NC

*Motivated sellers* Step into a fully operational, award-winning local business within a strong and established national franchise system. This turnkey shop, located in a prime, high-visibility area...

$119,000

$119,000

Established Restaurant with Upside Vibrant NC Foothills location

North Carolina

Don’t miss this opportunity to own your own thriving restaurant in the heart of a charming retail district. This American fare restaurant has already built the foundation you want, including a loyal...

$280,000

$280,000

Cash Flow: $95,000

Put Your Dessert or Bakery Concept Here

Charlotte, NC

Key-Money Bakery or Dessert Opportunity Lake Norman Area If you've got a dessert or bakery concept, but just looking for the right place to land it ... this opportunity is for you. For less than 100K,...

$85,000

$85,000

Thriving and Renowned WNC Restaurant - Full Kitchen

Jackson County, NC

Highly profitable and regionally celebrated busy restaurant for sale in Jackson County. Top tier location. Well run and makes money year over year. Full staff of dedicated workers in place. Lots of...

$480,000

$480,000

Cash Flow: $228,960

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

$850,000 - Wilmington, NC

$850,000

Wilmington, NC

Chris Thorpe

Midtown Mergers & Acquisitions

Busy Beach Restaurant for Sale TURN KEY!

Brunswick County, NC

Busy 6 days a week, serving Breakfast Lunch and Dinner with full Bar and NC LOTTERY TOO! includes 26 long term dedicated employees...

$800,000

$800,000

Cash Flow: $240,000

Attractive Cary Restaurant – Prime Location, Bar, Patio

Cary, NC

This is an excellent opportunity to acquire a well-located, efficiently sized restaurant in one of Cary’s strongest commercial corridors. The space is approximately 1,500 square feet with a very...

$199,000

$199,000

Scott Pool

Transworld Business Advisors of Cha

Serving Mecklenburg County, NC

Transworld is a world leader in the sale of businesses and commercial real estate. Our agents are highly skilled marketing professionals that are connected to the most powerful network of qualified buyers available.

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High Visibility Charlotte Franchise for Sale with Over $124k Profit!

Charlotte, NC

This Profitable Franchise for Sale offers exceptional flexibility for a new owner—whether you choose to continue operating under a well established, nationally recognized franchise brand or introduce...

$349,000

$349,000

Cash Flow: $124,862

Iconic Multi Unit Restaurants for Sale Producing Strong Cash Flow!

Charlotte, NC

This confidential offering presents a rare opportunity to acquire an ownership position in an iconic portfolio of Multi Unit Restaurants for Sale operating throughout Charlotte and surrounding...

$4,783,000

$4,783,000

Cash Flow: $661,000

Mooresville Restaurant for Sale Excellent Space with Patio

Mooresville, NC

This Restaurant for Sale in Mooresville, NC offers an excellent opportunity to step into a fully equipped, turn key space in one of the region's fastest growing areas. With a thriving local economy,...

$355,000

$355,000

Established Restaurant For Sale

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

North Carolina

RESTAURANT REAL ESTATE OPPORTUNITY - OUTER BANKS, NC Prime restaurant property available in the historic coastal community on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. This established commercial real estate...

$1,495,000

$1,495,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Franchise for Sale in Charlotte with over $264K in Annual Cash Flow!

Charlotte, NC

Buy this Charlotte Franchise for Sale in Mecklenburg County and step into a well run, high performing operation with established systems and consistent demand. Offered by We Sell Restaurants, this...

$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $264,622

Rare Opportunity - Heart of Asheville

Asheville, NC

Step into ownership of a long-standing downtown Asheville favorite with a proven 20-year track record and the financials serious operators look for. This highly profitable restaurant generates $2.7M...

$1,495,000

$1,495,000

Cash Flow: $544,645

Italiano Ristorante - Modern Italian Restaurant For Sale

Charlotte, NC

Modern Italian Restaurant For Sale in Popular Lake Norman, NC Turn key Italian dining experience in the heart of one of Lake Norman's most affluent communities. After building this culinary staple...

$1,330,000

$1,330,000

Cash Flow: $400,000

Own The Legendary City Drive In - The "Front Porch" of Spruce Pine, NC

$1,375,000 - Spruce Pine, NC

$1,375,000

Spruce Pine, NC

Profitable Charlotte Lounge and Bar for Sale !

Charlotte, NC

Buy this high volume Bar for Sale in Charlotte, NC and step into a proven operation with strong financial performance. In 2024, the business generated sales of $1,703,754 with a Owner Benefit of...

$649,000

$649,000

Cash Flow: $326,634

Restaurant for Sale in Uptown CLT Seller Concessions Available!

Charlotte, NC

Step into ownership with this fully equipped Restaurant for Sale in the bustling city of Charlotte, NC. Spanning 2,540 square feet, this turn key location is situated in a high traffic area in Uptown...

$20,000

$20,000

Thriving WNC Steakhouse for Sale

Sylva, NC

Transform your entrepreneurial dreams into reality with this turnkey steakhouse generating $1.3 million annually in Western North Carolina's thriving mountain market. You'll step into an established...

$395,000

$395,000

Asheville Brew Pub & Restaurant – $300K Cash Flow

Asheville, NC

Imagine walking into your own thriving brew pub in Asheville, where the aroma of house-brewed beers mingles with the sizzle of dry-aged steaks on the grill. This isn't just a business opportunity –...

$749,500

$749,500

Cash Flow: $289,900

Large Hickory Restaurant for Sale with Patio and Event Potential

Hickory, NC

This Turn Key Restaurant for Sale presents an outstanding opportunity for a motivated owner operator to establish a presence in Hickory's active dining market. Positioned in a high traffic corridor,...

$375,000

$375,000

Trusted Local Grill for Sale - Great Location, Solid Revenue

Lincoln County, NC

Picture yourself walking into your own established restaurant where regulars greet you by name and new customers become instant fans. This beloved local grill has been serving the community for years,...

$360,000

$360,000

Prime Restaurant Space Available Immediately in Carolina Beach

Wilmington, NC

Seize a truly rare opportunity to plant your flag in one of coastal North Carolina’s fastest-growing beach communities. This approximately 2,400 SF fully built-out restaurant and bar is located along...

$125,000

$125,000

Cash Flow: $45,082

Small Town Dive Bar & Music Venue - 200K Cash Flow

Charlotte, NC

National Restaurant Properties presents this opportunity to acquire this existing dive bar & music venue with over 200K of annual owner cash flow. Located in a small town East Charlotte suburb, far...

$595,000

$595,000

Cash Flow: $200,000

Plaza-Midwood Area Cocktail Lounge - 200K

Charlotte, NC

Even with the new submarkets developing across the Charlotte region, Plaza Midwood remains one of the most sought-out destinations in the entire region. Brands that operate here cater to one of the...

$375,000

$375,000

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

$995,000 - Wake Forest, NC

$995,000

Wake Forest, NC

Thomas Manglaviti

MC Business Advisors

Established Edible Arrangements Franchise for Sale!

Charlotte, NC

This Edible Arrangements Franchise for Sale offers an excellent opportunity for a hands on operator to step into a proven business model backed by a nationally recognized brand. Located in the...

$350,000

$350,000

Charlotte Steakhouse

Charlotte, NC

High volume restaurant and bar for sale in a bustling area of Charlotte. This business comes fully equipped with a professional kitchen package, a full service bar and a dining room that can seat up...

$445,000

$445,000

Prime Uptown Charlotte Restaurant for Sale with Entertainment Space!

Charlotte, NC

This Restaurant for Sale presents an exceptional opportunity to own a fully equipped, ready to operate space in the heart of Uptown Charlotte, one of the most vibrant and fast growing districts in...

$747,000

$747,000

Turnkey Whiteville Restaurant w/ RE - Profitable Community Favorite

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Whiteville, NC

Step into ownership of Southern Sizzler, one of Whiteville's most beloved and established restaurants - a true community favorite with a loyal following that spans all of Columbus County. In fact, the...

$725,000

$725,000

Cash Flow: $156,493

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Cocktail Lounge & Kitchen - 325K Annual Revenue

Charlotte, NC

This thriving cocktail lounge generates more revenue on a limited 4-day/week dinner only schedule that other spots in town with double the rent expense. This is a ripe opportunity for a local...

$795,000

$795,000

Cash Flow: $325,000

Small Restaurant with Big Profits

Brunswick County, NC

Imagine yourself running a beloved neighborhood grill that's been winning hearts for years. This well-established restaurant sits in a prime location within a national brand grocery strip center in...

$300,000

$300,000

Cash Flow: $175,000

Reduced: Fast Casual Burgers

Morehead City, NC

One of five locations in NC, this franchised operation is being sold with or without the name/franchise. Offering hand made hamburgers the old fashioned way with craft sodas and shakes, this counter...

$195,000

$195,000

Shanon Madrid

Sunbelt of Durham/Chapel Hill

Serving Durham County, NC

The hallmark of our strength at Sunbelt, is our ability to understand and evaluate your business. We have over 50 years of skilled negotiators that are current business owners who understand your needs. We provide solid Price Point Evaluations to ensure that you are receiving top quality and value for your investment. Take a look at our closed business to see how we have been a partner in helping families transition to the next stage of their lives. Walk with us, we will get you through the process. Serving North Carolina Triangle and Triad regions.

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Reduced & SLASHED! Wakefield Burger & Soda Shop

Raleigh, NC

Established regional Hamburger and Craft Soda shop. One of five locations in NC, This business is nearly brand-new and spotless! Owner is downsizing....

$195,000

$195,000

Hillsborough NC Freestanding Restaurant Op

Hillsborough, NC

This spacious, recently renovated, 4,200 sq. ft. restaurant offers a turnkey opportunity in a growing and highly desirable community. Guests are welcomed with expansive parking and a cozy covered...

$225,000

$225,000

Own a Urban Bird Hot Chicken Franchise

14 Year Established Dual Cafes and Coffee on Fort Bragg

Cumberland County, NC

Two established cafés located inside major U.S. Army headquarters buildings at Fort Bragg are now available for acquisition — offering exclusive access to thousands of daily personnel in secure,...

$225,000

$225,000

Cash Flow: $32,840

The Tin Trout Restaurant in Crossnore

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Crossnore, NC

Exceptional opportunity to own a well-established, highly successful restaurant located on Highway 221 in Crossnore. The beloved “Tin Trout” restaurant is renowned for its outstanding farm-to-table...

$479,000

$479,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

NODA Key-Money Restaurant & Bar (Mabi Cocina)

Charlotte, NC

KEY-MONEY RESTAURANT/BAR IN HEART OF NODA This is one of the more impressive and immaculate build-outs in the NODA market. Within walking range of the NODA light rail station and in a mixed-use...

$495,000

$495,000

Craft Italian QSR Market & Bar

Charlotte, NC

Craft Italian Fast Casual Market & Bar - Urban CLT Location This craft Italian Market pumps out some of the most unique and original blends of pastas, pizzas, salads & sandwiches in a fast-casual...

$795,000

$795,000

EBITDA: $240,000

Elk River Depot Family Restaurant

Elk Park, NC

Elk Park Depot is situated on the corner of NC Hwy 194 and Hwy 19E; 12 minutes from downtown Banner Elk and 9 minutes from downtown Newland. Restaurant is turn key, operating with a full staff, (all...

$200,000

$200,000

Gas Station Restaurant for Sale Seller Financing Available!

Mooresville, NC

This Restaurant for Sale, located inside a gas station in the high demand Lake Norman area, is an ideal opportunity for an owner/operator ready to launch or expand a compact, takeout focused concept....

$65,000

$65,000

Fully Equipped Restaurant for Sale in Prime Lake Norman Location!

Mooresville, NC

This Lake Norman Restaurant for Sale presents a fully equipped, turn key opportunity in one of North Carolina's fastest growing and most sought after regions. With high visibility, a strong local...

$149,000

$149,000

Established Triangle Area Pizza Brand with $1M Revenue

Raleigh, NC

This independent, well-known pizza shop in the Triangle area of North Carolina has built a loyal following over the past decade, consistently generating over $1M in annual sales. The brand enjoys...

$225,000

$225,000

Classic Southern Restaurant with Property in Beautiful NC Town!!

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Surry County, NC

Currently hitting record sales, this 3800 square foot family friendly restaurant with a classic down-home feel has been a local success for 86 years! Fully staffed with limited owner presence, this...

$925,000

$925,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Cash-Flowing, Turn-Key Golf Club + Grill & 200-Seat Event Venue w/RE

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Currituck County, NC

Prime Golf Club + Grill + 200-Seat Event Center (Confidential Listing – Please Read Completely Before Inquiring) Highlights at a Glance * Consistent Revenue: $2 – 3 MM annually; $250K+ per month...

$6,000,000

$6,000,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Profitable Upscale Casual – ITB Raleigh NC

Raleigh, NC

Step into a thriving casual destination generating over $2.3 million in annual sales from a well-appointed 3,400 square foot space. This restaurant includes the facilities for private parties or the...

$675,000

$675,000

Cash Flow: $249,000

Buy or Sell an American Restaurant in North Carolina
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 Analyzed47
Asking Price$399,000
Reported Revenue$905,000
Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings$160,456
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.

Asking Price

Lower QuartileMedianUpper Quartile
$272,500$399,000$795,000

Market Financial Highlights

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

BoundRevenueSeller’s Discretionary Earnings
Lower Quartile$716,292$110,000
Median$905,000$160,456
Upper Quartile$2,084,953$322,723

Valuation Multiples

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

BoundRevenue MultipleEarnings Multiple
Lower Quartile0.292.10
Median0.442.69
Upper Quartile0.582.98

FAQ's

How much does it cost to buy an American Restaurant in North Carolina?

The median asking price for an established American Restaurant in North Carolina is $399,000, though prices range from under $272,500 to well over $795,000.

How much do American Restaurants owners in North Carolina earn?

The median reported revenue of American Restaurants in North Carolina is $905,000 and owners earn a median of $160,456, 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 in North Carolina, revenue multiples range from 0.29 to 0.58, with a median of 0.44. Earning multiples range from 2.10 to 2.98, with the median at 2.69. This means the typical American Restaurant in North Carolina may ask for around 0.44 times its annual revenue, and 2.69 times its annual owner earnings.

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