North Carolina

Restaurants and Food Businesses For Sale in North Carolina

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Lake Norman Restaurant for Sale! Ideal for New or Expanding Concept!

Charlotte, NC

This Restaurant for Sale presents an exciting opportunity to own a fully equipped, ready to operate space in the popular Lake Norman area, one of the fastest growing and most dynamic communities in...

$274,000

$274,000

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50 Topping Yogurt Bar And Coffee Shop

Morganton, NC

50 topping yogurt and coffee bar in a thriving complex. Long time employee standing. 5 Taylor yogurt machines make total of 15 flavors, 12x12 walk in cooler 3 door freezer,5 tv”s for customer viewing...

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$225,000

$225,000

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Well Established Restaurant for Sale

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Carteret County, NC

A well established seafood restaurant just minutes from Morehead City and Emerald Isle area. Within a rapidly growing community where land is becoming scarce, this is an exceptional opportunity to...

$1,400,000

$1,400,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

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Prime Gastonia Cafe for Sale Ideal for Coffee, Dessert, or Brunch!

Gastonia, NC

Step into ownership with this inviting Cafe for Sale in the thriving city of Gastonia, NC. Spanning approximately 1,000 square feet, this opportunity is ideal for an entrepreneur or hands on operator...

$159,000

$159,000

42 Year Old Wholesale Fresh Fish Distribution and Retail Shop w/ Land

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Morganton, NC

Established in 1982, this thriving wholesale fresh fish distribution and retail operation represents a rare opportunity to acquire a turnkey business with over four decades of proven success. Located...

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$650,000

$650,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Absentee Owned & Priced to Sell - Craveable Gourmet Dessert Shop

Raleigh, NC

Step into a proven, money-making bakery franchise with national brand power. Located in a enviable high-traffic lifestyle center, this award-winning gourmet bakery draws steady foot traffic and has...

$112,900

$112,900

Cash Flow: $52,879

Family Friendly Tavern with Real Estate

Rockingham County, NC

The tavern is a full-service sit-down restaurant located in a newly renovated building offering a vibrant atmosphere for friends and families to gather. Specializing in a wide range of delicious...

$275,000

$275,000

Cash Flow: $139,848

Candy Gift Shop Up and Running

Cumberland County, NC

This is your opportunity to step into a well stocked Candy Gift Shop. No need to start from scratch securing a lease or hiring a staff. This shop features nostalgic items like salt water taffy and...

$48,000

$48,000

Grab the Reins of a Thriving Enterprise

Mecklenburg County, NC

I'd like to highlight a compelling business opportunity you won't want to miss. This scalable business boasts a large customer base extending beyond the city and state, strong revenue, and a unique...

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Profitable Turn-Key Asian Fast-Casual Restaurant – Prime Triad Retail

Kernersville, NC

Turn-Key, Profitable, Scalable. This is your chance to own a thriving, turn-key Asian fast-casual restaurant located in one of Forsyth County’s busiest retail corridors. The concept combines modern...

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$299,000

$299,000

Cash Flow: $113,000

Charlotte-Area Mexican Restaurant with Strong Cash Flow

Concord, NC

Confidential sale of a profitable and well-established Mexican restaurant in the Charlotte–Concord metro area. Known for its authentic menu, consistency, and loyal following, this turnkey operation...

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$275,000

$275,000

Cash Flow: $215,004

SBA Approved Absentee Eatery With Strong Catering & AMAZING Location

Pinehurst, NC

This is an incredible opportunity for anyone looking to enter the restaurant industry. This eatery has several things going for it. It has an incredible location that garners it almost-guaranteed...

$349,900

$349,900

Cash Flow: $133,000

Turnkey Juice & Smoothie Bar

$450,000 - Raleigh, NC

$450,000

Raleigh, NC

Nikki Franklin

The Franklin Group

Well Established Sandwich Shop in Excellent location

Wilmington, NC

This well established sandwichery is being offered turnkey to the right buyer's who have the vision to expand the hours and take on an extremely high traffic location. This restaurant has unlimited...

$199,900

$199,900

Cash Flow: $45,000

Turnkey Pizzeria Business for Sale

Fayetteville, NC

This confidential offering is a rare opportunity to acquire a fully equipped and well-established restaurant in one of Fayetteville’s highest-traffic retail corridors. The business features a 28-seat...

$183,000

$183,000

William Burch

Blue Water Brokerage

Serving Alamance County, NC

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New York-Style Pizzeria in Excellent Location w/ Real Estate - SBA Pre

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Durham County, NC

An Iconic, Award-Winning Pizzeria & Pillar of the Community – A Rare Opportunity For over two decades, this turnkey, iconic pizzeria has earned its legendary reputation as one of the most authentic...

$2,370,000

$2,370,000

Cash Flow: $442,254

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Prime NoDa Location! Turn Key Restaurant for Sale in Charlotte, NC!

Charlotte, NC

Are you harboring big aspirations for the future? Have you always envisioned yourself as the proud owner of a bustling restaurant? Seize the opportunity now with this turn key Restaurant for Sale in...

$379,000

$379,000

Award Winning Brewery and Live Music Venue

Forsyth County, NC

Award-Winning Brewery & Premier Live Music Venue Step into a rare opportunity to own one of the Triad’s most beloved and recognized breweries/venues. More than a business — it’s a community hub, a...

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$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Eternal Sunshine Cafe - Award-Winning Brunch Spot with Loyal Following

Wilmington, NC

Own one of Wilmington’s most recognized and celebrated daytime restaurants. A fully operational, award-winning brunch cafe with over a decade of goodwill, a loyal customer base, and a strong social...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $110,000

Profitable and Well Established Italian Restaurant

North Carolina

Experienced restaurateurs are invited to consider this centrally located fine dining restaurant, ideal for partners or a couple. The restaurant offers handcrafted, made-to-order dishes using fresh...

$434,000

$434,000

Cash Flow: $140,670

Established Restaurant for Sale $469K Owner Benefit in 2024!

Charlotte, NC

Don't miss this Restaurant for Sale in Charlotte, NC, an established and profitable opportunity located right off I 485, one of the most heavily traveled corridors in the city. At approximately 2,500...

$1,300,000

$1,300,000

Cash Flow: $394,846

Turn Key Pineville Restaurant for Sale with Outdoor Dining!

Pineville, NC

This Restaurant for Sale in Pineville, NC presents a fantastic opportunity for a new owner to take over a fully equipped and operating space in one of the area's most desirable dining corridors. At...

$99,000

$99,000

1 Bread Route - Western North Carolina

$135,000 - North Carolina

$135,000

North Carolina

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Ballantyne Restaurant for Sale! Turn Key, Huge Growth Potential!

Charlotte, NC

Don't miss your chance to own a fully built out Ballantyne Restaurant for Sale with a complete concept already in place! This business has been operating for just one year, giving you the rare...

$369,000

$369,000

Turn key established profitable restaurant in Historic waterfront town

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Hertford, NC

Opportunities rarely become available for a someone to step into a thriving, established business... through hard work and dedication the owners have created a local favorite with everything from a...

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$975,000

$975,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Well established restaurant for sale in Oriental NC.

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Oriental, NC

Highly successful restaurant for sale in Oriental NC. A well run, turn key operation. A favorite spot for locals and tourists alike. Gross sales over $1.2 million annually....

$990,000

$990,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Successful Vietnamese & Seafood Restaurant in Southern NC

North Carolina

This established seafood restaurant, priced at $330,000, offers an incredible opportunity for an owner/operator. Located in a busy supermarket parking lot on a prime street, the restaurant benefits...

$330,000

$330,000

Cash Flow: $150,000

Asheville North Carolina Restaurant & Bar for Sale – Million Dollar St

Asheville, NC

Asheville North Carolina Restaurant & Bar for Sale – Million Dollar State of the Art Build Out – Fully Equipped Turnkey Asheville North Carolina Restaurant & Bar for Sale 2400/SF. Outdoor Dining. Full...

$225,000

$225,000

Turnkey Restaurant for Sale | Cary, NC | Asset Sale

Cary, NC

Located at 744-F E Chatham St, Cary, NC 27511, this 1,000 SF restaurant space is a turnkey opportunity for any food entrepreneur. Outfitted with a full commercial kitchen, it includes a Captive Air...

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$160,000

$160,000

Turnkey Restaurant for Sale in Matthews, NC with Drive Thru!

Wesley Chapel, NC

This Restaurant for Sale in Matthews, NC is the perfect opportunity for an aspiring owner/operator or an experienced restaurateur ready to bring their own concept to life. Fully turnkey, this location...

$295,000

$295,000

3 Papa Johns Franchise Businesses - NC & VA

North Carolina

Three (3) units located in the Coastal North Carolina and Virginia area. W. Adj. EBITDA is $93,539K. G&A included, inventory & cash on hand not included. No deferred maintenance. Above store...

$300,000

$300,000

Turnkey Franchise Opportunity- Established with growth potential

Raleigh, NC

This established franchise is now available for a motivated local owner to step in and grow the business. Located in a high-visibility, high-traffic area, this turnkey opportunity includes a fully...

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$175,000

$175,000

Cash Flow: $135,000

Turnkey Indoor Playground & Coffee Shop – Profitable & Community-Loved

$115,000 - Morehead City, NC

$115,000

Morehead City, NC

Very Busy Business For Sale in Robeson County NC

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Robeson County, NC

We are a 78 seat inside dining restaurant. We also have a drive thru. Take out orders are 75% of our sales. We serve a large variety of items, and have been a family owned business since 1989. Our...

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Highly profitable restaurant for sale

Durham, NC

Established Indian restaurant located in Durham, NC, offering exceptional profitability and growth potential in a prime high-traffic location. This turnkey operation generates $720,000 in annual...

$225,000

$225,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

Pizza Franchise for Sale! $116K Earnings in 2024! Charlotte Suburb!

Charlotte, NC

Step into ownership with this Pizza Franchise for Sale located in a thriving suburb of Charlotte, NC. At 1,807 square feet, this established location offers everything a motivated owner/operator needs...

$399,000

$399,000

Cash Flow: $123,939

Turn Key Restaurant for Sale in Vibrant Charlotte! Spacious Hood!

Charlotte, NC

Are you ready to turn your restaurant vision into reality? Look no further than this exceptional Turn Key Restaurant for Sale in the heart of Charlotte, one of North Carolina's most dynamic cities!...

$99,000

$99,000

North Carolina’s Largest Shared Commercial Kitchen Platform

Charlotte, NC

Offered for sale is a turnkey, scalable and profitable co-working kitchen rental business with three attractive locations in North Carolina. A hub for entrepreneurs in the food industry, this business...

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $79,412

Restaurant for Sale in Charlotte?s Busy Uptown District!

Charlotte, NC

This turn key Restaurant for Sale in Uptown Charlotte offers a lucrative opportunity for buyers eager to join the vibrant culinary scene of one of the Southeast's fastest growing cities. Fully...

$45,000

$45,000

Profitable Restaurant for Sale in Prime Lake Norman Area SBA Ready!

Mooresville, NC

This Profitable Restaurant for Sale in Mooresville, NC offers the perfect chance to acquire a thriving business with strong financial performance. In 2024, the restaurant generated sales of $1,021,927...

$374,000

$374,000

Cash Flow: $204,353

Ken Puryear

VR Business Brokers

Serving New Hanover County, NC

VR Business Brokers located in Hampstead, NC provides full service business brokerage and valuations for local businesses in the New Hanover, Pender, and Brunswick countie area. Our office provides local expertise in industrial, commercial and high-tech businesses with sales between $250,00 - 20 million. If you are looking to sell a business, we provide guidance on the complex process of selling your business quickly and for top dollar. Our unique marketing programs and database of qualified buyers provide your business with the exposure you need to get the job done right. We guide you every step of the way, along with your professional team of attorneys and accountants, with the aim of getting the right deal with the right structure to meet your needs. If you are looking to buy a business, we have a portfolio of businesses for sale in the area as well as advice and tools to help you analyze the opportunity and make the right decision while managing the risk of buying a business.We can help guide you to appropriate financing and deal structure so you can achieve the American Dream of business ownership. If you are thinking of selling or buying a business without professional representation, you should probably get a professional valuation of the business to put your mind at ease. VR Business Brokers located in Hampstead, NC can help with third party valuations that will show you what the business is really worth.

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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

REDUCED -Unique Farm to Table Restaurant-Great Reputation

Transylvania County, NC

REDUCED PRICE--TURN KEY- SELLER FINANCING OFFERED Subject to Approval. Opportunity Not to Be Missed--Looking For an Awesome Farm To Table Restaurant Purchase ??--Look No Further than this Specialty...

$280,000

$280,000

Cash Flow: $165,681

Boba Location for Sale

$120,000 - Raleigh, NC

$120,000

Raleigh, NC

Charlotte Cafe for Sale in High Demand Uptown Market!

Charlotte, NC

This Cafe for Sale in Charlotte, NC presents an excellent opportunity for an entrepreneur ready to bring their own concept to a vibrant and growing market. Located in a highly desirable Uptown area,...

$79,500

$79,500

Established Franchise for Sale near South End!

Charlotte, NC

This Franchise for Sale in Charlotte, NC presents an outstanding opportunity for a motivated buyer. Perfect for an owner operator or an experienced restaurateur looking to step into an established...

$230,000

$230,000

Unique Hickory Cafe for Sale with Exceptionally Low Overhead!

Mt View, NC

This Cafe for Sale in Hickory, NC offers a rare chance to step into an incredibly affordable and flexible business opportunity in a vibrant market. With approximately 200 square feet, this space is...

$99,000

$99,000

3 Moe’s Franchise Businesses in North Carolina

North Carolina

3 Moe’s Southwest Grill franchise businesses. $203,323 weighted adjusted EBITDA, including G&A. Located in high traffic trade areas. All stores feature a patio. Real estate not included. Leases are...

$625,000

$625,000

1 Bread Route - Southern North Carolina

North Carolina

Be your own boss while generating consistent weekly revenue! › Weekly Revenue: $11,796 › Listing Ratio: 19:1 › Own an operation with strong margins and clean financial records. › With a...

$230,000

$230,000

Scalable & Lucrative Experiential Dining Business For Sale in NC

Asheville, NC

Own an existing, successful fondue restaurant supported by 45-years of YoY success and a legacy brand name. Path to Ownership: This will be a reconditioned restaurant renovated into a Melting Pot...

$538,386

$538,386

Charlotte: Family Entertainment Center, Bowling, Bar, Trampoline park

Charlotte, NC

Full Family Entertainment Center for sale. Join the explosive growth in the family entertainment industry. Established franchise with over 10 years of experience and leader in the industry. The center...

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$4,100,000

$4,100,000

EBITDA: $1,005,000

Real EstateBrewery District kitchen

Asheville, NC

Nearly 4000SF of clean, newly renovated space with fully built-out kitchen, dual walk-ins, located in center of busy brewery district. Bring any concept to the location. Modest investment in bar...

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Real Estate

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Start-upChino-Mex Franchise

We are more than just a Chinese and Mexican restaurant, we have a brand already built in the community that impacts customers’ lives with our award winning tacos and unique combination of food. We...

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$30,000

Start-up

$30,000

Start-upExcellent Opportunity, great location, drive thru, exclusive parking.

ESTABLISHED AMERICAN RESTAURANT - WILSON, NC This turnkey restaurant operation presents an exceptional opportunity in Wilson's rapidly developing downtown corridor. Established in 2025 with continuous...

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Not Disclosed

Start-up

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Start-upMuther Shuckers Roasted Cowboy Corn Food Stand Opportunity

Muther Shuckers Cowboy Corn is a Dallas, Texas base operation. We are looking for owner operators to work with our team in selling roasted corn all over America starting in March 2025. Our model is...

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$5,000

Start-up

$5,000

Buy or Sell a Restaurant Business in North Carolina

Food and restaurant businesses are among the most common businesses bought and sold on BizBuySell. Whether you are a buyer or a seller, it is helpful to have some context on the local market. To provide that context, we have analyzed restaurant for sale listings in North Carolina and aggregated financial data to help you compare and evaluate individual restaurant businesses.


Market Snapshot

Number of Businesses Analyzed  

361

Median Asking Price  

$340,000

Median Reported Revenue  

$824,000

Median Reported Earnings  

$150,000

Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.


North Carolina Restaurant Valuation Multiples

Range

Revenue

Earnings (SDE)

Lower Quartile

0.28

1.97

Median

0.43

2.50

Upper Quartile

0.65

3.33

Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price.


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Restaurant Business Valuation Multiples and Financial Benchmarks


FAQs

How much does it cost to buy a restaurant in North Carolina?

The median asking price for restaurants in North Carolina is $340,000. However, prices can range significantly higher or lower depending on location, size, type, and the financial health of the business.

How much do restaurant owners earn?

The median reported discretionary earnings for restaurant businesses listed for sale in North Carolina is $150,000. Earnings can vary greatly depending on the type of restaurant, location, management efficiency, and market demand.

How are restaurants in North Carolina valued?

Most business owners (and buyers) will start by applying earnings and revenue multiples to the businesses reported financials. This way buyers and sellers can gauge the value of a restaurant business relative to its peers in the market.

Based on our most recent analysis of North Carolina restaurant business listings, revenue multiples range from 0.28 to 0.65, with the median at 0.43. Earnings multiples range from 1.97 to 3.33, with the median at 2.50. This means restaurants in North Carolina are valued, on average, around 0.43 times annual revenue, and/or 2.5 times annual owner earnings.

On average, businesses sell for about 80-90% of asking price, so valuation multiples based on active listings tend to be higher than closed sale multiples.


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