Columbus County, NC
LISTING ID # 37231 Ever wanted to own a business with true franchise potential? This profitable breakfast and lunch restaurant offers decades of proven success and a scalable model built for growth....
Restaurants and Food Businesses For Sale in North Carolina
Market Info
Franchise Potential in High-Growth Restaurant
$225,000
Cash Flow: $102,000
Turn-Key Craft Beer, Wine, and Alternative Beverage Shops
Cumberland County, NC
Recession-Resistant Multi-Location Beverage Retailer – Semi-Absentee, Strong Cash Flow Location: Central North Carolina Industry: Retail – Specialty Beverage Reason for Sale: Owner focusing on other...
$355,000
Cash Flow: $102,308
Award winning burger restaurant of eight years
Southport, NC
Small 30 seat hamburger restaurant, homemade sandwiches beer and wine. Eight years in business and the owners have had restaurants for 30 years...
$400,000
Well-Established turn-key Vineyard-Winery and Event Venue for sale
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Mount Airy, NC
Well-Established Turn-Key Vineyard-Winery and Event Venue for Sale Located in the scenic foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Mount Airy, NC, this exceptional winery and event venue represents a...
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$2,200,000
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
Cash Flow: $135,000
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
Turn-Key 28-Season Coastal Restaurant with Untapped Rev Potential
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Hatteras, NC
SANDBAR & GRILLE - COASTAL ENTERTAINMENT DESTINATION $1.65M Investment Opportunity | Outer Banks, North Carolina EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Sandbar & Grille represents a rare opportunity to acquire a turn-key...
$1,650,000
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...
$199,000
Cash Flow: $120,000
Downtown Corner Bagel Shop + Building
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Franklin, NC
Established carry-out bagel shop with real estate located on a prominent corner lot in a highly touristed downtown area with strong pedestrian traffic and excellent visibility. This offering includes...
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$489,000
Huntersville Food Truck for Sale Mobile Kitchen Ready to Launch
Huntersville, NC
Own this Food Truck for Sale in Huntersville, North Carolina, and take advantage of strong demand for mobile dining, festivals, brewery partnerships, and corporate catering. Offered by We Sell...
$80,000
FranchiseCharleys Philly Steaks & Wings
Available in North Carolina
With an AUV of $958,680* for strip center locations, and a Highly differentiated product, Charley’s is stronger than ever before! Over 50% of our franchises have developed multi-units! 780 locations and we’re not slowing down anytime soon!
$200,000
Established Dessert Shop $1M in sales
Apex, NC
Great Opportunity to own a profitable business...
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$325,000
Mobile food unit
Raleigh, NC
ESTABLISHED MOBILE PIZZA TRAILER - RALEIGH, NC This profitable mobile pizza operation presents an exceptional opportunity for an entrepreneur seeking entry into North Carolina's thriving food service...
$65,000
Cash Flow: $83,264
Highly Profitable Turnkey Craft Brewery & Restaurant – $381K Cash Flow
$995,000
Wake Forest, NC
Established Hookah Bar for Sale: Patio Seating, Ready to Open!
Charlotte, NC
Buy this Hookah Bar for Sale in Charlotte, NC and step into a second generation lounge built for nightlife and flexibility. Located in Mecklenburg County, this opportunity offers approximately 1,724...
$349,000
Well Established Pizza Restaurant For Sale! Live & Work at the Beach!
Corolla, NC
Started in 1994, Giant Slice Pizza has built a reputation as the best pizza shop in town. Current ownership took over in 2015 and since then have increased gross sales and profitability, all while...
3
$425,000
Brent Davis
Transworld Business Advisors
Serving Forsyth County, NC
Transworld Business Advisors is the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses, franchises and commercial real estate. Whether you represent an acquisition-minded corporation, or are personally interested in owning your own company, Transworld offers the professional services that successfully bring buyers and sellers together. When a company owner needs to sell their business, they can’t just stick a for sale sign in the window. They need the assistance of a business broker to locate and vet potential buyers. On the other side, buyers rely on the broker to help facilitate the process of evaluating potential businesses and franchises for sale. A Transworld Business Advisor is the solution for both scenarios. Transworld Business Advisors focuses on three core concepts: business brokerage, franchise consulting, and franchise development. Transworld Business Advisors is the largest and fastest growing Business Brokerage and M&A firm in the world: * 40+ years in business * 18,000 businesses sold * 850+ advisors worldwide * 250+ offices worldwide * Over 500,000 pre-qualified and unique buyer list in our database
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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...
$499,000
Cash Flow: $264,622
Cafe for Sale in Charlotte: Turn Key, Low Rent, High Traffic!
Charlotte, NC
Buy this Cafe for Sale in Charlotte and step into a second generation space designed for speed, efficiency, and strong off premise demand. Located off Independence Boulevard in a high traffic...
$75,000
Thriving Specialty Dessert & Beverage Brand – 5 Units & Growing
Wake County, NC
A rare opportunity to acquire a fast-growing specialty beverage and dessert brand with five established locations across one of the Southeast's fastest-growing metro markets. Founded in 2017, the...
$1,300,000
EBITDA: $258,223
Turn-key Ski Burger Restaurant at Historic White Lake
Elizabethtown, NC
Ski Burger has a long tradition at the lake that serving award winning breakfast and lunch. The lunch menu offers fresh locally ground beef. Ski Burger is home to the “Be Back Burger, It’s so good...
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$212,000
Diner/Restaurant Great Location
Marble, NC
urnkey Opportunity!! Diner/Restaurant in Marble, NC, is now available for sale. This high-traffic location features a 30-seat diner and includes all equipment and tools to continue to run this great...
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$499,900
FranchiseJust Love Coffee Cafe
Available in North Carolina
Just Love Coffee Cafe is more than a "coffee shop" to grab a specialty cup of coffee, it's a company that believes in positively impacting people. Coffee Shops are Big Business and growing! $600K+ AUV*
$150,000
Turnkey Bar + Real Estate | Rooftop Stage | Highway Frontage
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Murphy, NC
This offering represents a rare combination of a successful operating bar and fee-simple commercial real estate in a high-visibility mountain market. Situated on 0.56 acres along the county’s primary...
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$550,000
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
Cash Flow: $110,000
Premium Juice & Smoothie Bar for Sale – High-Growth Health Business
$465,000
Greensboro, NC
REDUCED-Turn Key- Profitable, Busy Bar & Food Service Business
Canton, NC
REDUCED PRICE for this TURN KEY Extremely Popular, Busy and Very Profitable Bar and Food Service Business. The Business which is situated in WNC within miles of Asheville, has a Great Location with...
$279,000
Cash Flow: $137,372
Thriving Semi-Absentee Pizza Restaurant!!!
Mecklenburg County, NC
ZERO DOWN TOTAL FINANCING COMBINED WITH A 50% owner financing option is available, this is a great business opportunity!! Picture yourself owning this beloved pizza restaurant that's been serving the...
$1,400,000
Cash Flow: $544,000
Established Mexican Restaurant with Authentic Mexican Cuisine
New Hanover County, NC
The most popular Authentic Mexican Cuisine in southeast NC. Operationally survived Covid and transformed its business model to be pandemic proof. Well established online ordering system, utilizing all...
$219,000
Cash Flow: $88,000
Destination Restaurant on the River. Turnkey and Poised for Growth.
Lillington, NC
A well-established, turn-key riverfront restaurant located in Lillington, North Carolina, offering a rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational dining concept with experienced management and...
$250,000
Exclusive Charlotte Entertainment Concept – Now Available for Purchase
Charlotte, NC
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a high-performing experiential hospitality brand in one of the Southeast’s most dynamic urban growth markets. With strong cash flow, a loyal customer base, and a...
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$3,650,000
EBITDA: $930,000
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
Cash Flow: $133,000
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
Cash Flow: $442,254
FranchisePaisano's Pizza
Available in North Carolina
Grab your piece of the pie. Join a winning brand with over 25 years of success!
$200,000
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
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
Tarantelli’s Italian Rest. – $2.9M Revenue Downtown Icon
$850,000
Wilmington, NC
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
Cash Flow: $79,412
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
Cash Flow: $165,681
FranchiseBlue Coast Burrito
Available in North Carolina
We are an exciting business choice with broad competitive attributes validated by 13 years of 6.2% compounded average unit volume growth. $1M+ AUV* An ideal fit for developers looking to diversify!
$150,000
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
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
EBITDA: $1,005,000
Uptown Charlotte Restaurant for Sale! Strong Location!
Charlotte, NC
Own this turn key, second generation Restaurant for Sale in Uptown Charlotte, positioned in one of the city's most walkable and high demand districts. Offering approximately 5,000 square feet with...
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$150,000
Vibrant South End Restaurant for Sale with Bar and Patio!
Charlotte, NC
Buy this second generation Restaurant for Sale in South End Charlotte and skip the time and expense of a new build out. Offered by We Sell Restaurants, this turnkey location delivers a complete...
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$550,000
Restaurant for Sale! 900K in Sales! Earns 6 Figures! Seller Finance!
Louisburg, NC
Profitable North Carolina Restaurant for Sale doing $910,000 in sales and putting High Six Figure Earnings in the owner's pocket is yours with seller financing! This location has it all! Loyal...
$325,000
Cash Flow: $197,800
Antonio Johnson
Next Level Business Brokers
Serving Lenoir County, NC
Next Level Business Brokers is a specialized business brokerage and SBA-focused commercial finance advisory firm representing established, cash-flowing small and lower-middle-market businesses. Our listings are prepared for qualified buyers only and typically require verifiable liquidity, strong credit, and acquisition experience or the ability to obtain SBA 7(a) financing. We focus on essential service businesses—HVAC, plumbing, electrical, landscaping, construction, waste management, and similar recurring-revenue operations—with documented Seller Discretionary Earnings (SDE) and realistic valuation expectations. All opportunities are structured for underwriting, including normalized financials, defensible add-backs, and clear cash-flow coverage. Buyers should expect a disciplined process, formal confidentiality agreements, proof of funds or lender pre-qualification, and timely decision-making. As both business brokers and commercial mortgage advisors, we align deal structure and financing from day one to reduce diligence friction and increase closing certainty. Our process is designed for serious buyers prepared to execute.
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Lumberton NC Pizza Franchise for Sale! Turnkey and Ready to Go!
Lumberton, NC
Own a proven Pizza Franchise for Sale as a turnkey asset sale in Lumberton, North Carolina. This second generation restaurant features a complete buildout that saves time and money, allowing a new...
$150,000
Greenville NC Franchise Restaurant for Sale! $199K Profit for Owner!
Greenville, NC
Buy this second generation Food Franchise for Sale in Greenville, North Carolina and skip the build out delays that drain time, capital, and uncertainty. This fully equipped quick service space is...
$280,000
Cash Flow: $199,289
Turn-Key Success: Very Profitable Coffee Shop w/ 20+ years of Loyalty
$295,000
Boone, NC
Established Restaurant Real Estate for Sale Near Uptown CLT!
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Charlotte, NC
This Profitable Restaurant with Real Estate is a rare and exciting opportunity to own a Established Business AND the property it operates on an increasingly hard to find combination in the booming...
$2,999,000
Profitable Japanese Steakhouse Restaurant for Sale in Winston Salem
Winston Salem, NC
This profitable Japanese steakhouse Restaurant for Sale in Winston Salem delivers an exceptional opportunity for a qualified buyer seeking strong earnings, established operations, and SBA lending...
$599,000
Cash Flow: $395,627
FranchisePure Green Franchise
Available Nationwide
One of the fastest-growing juice bar franchises in the United States
$100,000
South Charlotte Restaurant for Sale!! Over $500k Owner Benefit!
Charlotte, NC
This Restaurant for Sale in South Charlotte represents a rare opportunity to acquire a profitable and well established business in one of Charlotte's most desirable and high growth areas. With 2025...
$1,250,000
Cash Flow: $515,382
Real EstateIconic Downtown Greensboro Restaurant Space with 3,000+ SF Patio
Greensboro, NC
ICONIC DOWNTOWN GREENSBORO RESTAURANT SPACE WITH 3,000+ SF PATIO Prime opportunity to lease a distinctive 7,357 SF restaurant space in the heart of downtown Greensboro's thriving Performing Arts...
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Not Disclosed
Real EstateAsheville Restaurant with Real Estate
Asheville, NC
Rare opportunity to acquire a thriving, fully renovated restaurant property in the heart of Western North Carolina. Situated on 1.5 acres, this established business generates over $2 million in annual...
$3,700,000
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-upTurnkey Restaurant & Event Venue Fayetteville NC
Level 88 is more than a restaurant—it's an experience. Strategically located in a high-traffic corridor of Fayetteville, NC, this upscale venue seamlessly blends soulful Southern dining with a modern,...
3
$210,000
Award-Winning Diner with Strong Profits & Growth Potential
Leland, NC
$400,000
Long-Established Wholesale Bakery In North Carolina
North Carolina
$1,395,000
Heart of South End Key Money Opportunity
Charlotte, NC
$98,000
Lake Norman Key Money Restaurant
Cornelius, NC
$240,000
FranchiseSlice House
Available in North Carolina
$250,000
Buy or Sell a Restaurant and Food Business in North Carolina
| Market Overview | Listed for Sale |
|---|---|
| Number of Businesses Analyzed | 116 |
| Median Asking Price | $367,000 |
| Median Reported Revenue | $958,256 |
| Median 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 Quartile | Median | Upper Quartile |
|---|---|---|
| $266,500 | $367,000 | $750,000 |
Market Financial Highlights
The financial data presented here is an aggregation of reported revenue and earnings of Restaurants and Food Businesses for sale in North Carolina.
| Bound | Revenue | Seller’s Discretionary Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | $600,000 | $98,503 |
| Median | $958,256 | $150,000 |
| Upper Quartile | $1,684,178 | $261,681 |
Valuation Multiples
The valuation multiples listed below are derived from asking price, revenue, and seller’s discretionary earnings of Restaurants and Food Businesses listed for sale in North Carolina.
| Bound | Revenue Multiple | Earnings Multiple |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | 0.35 | 2.06 |
| Median | 0.47 | 2.60 |
| Upper Quartile | 0.67 | 3.32 |
| Find out what these types of businesses actually sell for with a BizBuySell Valuation Report | ||
FAQ's
How much does it cost to buy a Restaurant and Food Business in North Carolina?
The median asking price for an established Restaurant and Food Business in North Carolina is $367,000, though prices range from under $266,500 to well over $750,000.
How much do Restaurants and Food Businesses owners in North Carolina earn?
The median reported revenue of Restaurants and Food Businesses in North Carolina is $958,256 and owners earn a median of $150,000, which includes the owners salary and any other financial benefits they receive.
How do I value a Restaurant and Food Business?
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 Restaurants and Food Businesses in North Carolina, revenue multiples range from 0.35 to 0.67, with a median of 0.47. Earning multiples range from 2.06 to 3.32, with the median at 2.60. This means the typical Restaurant and Food Business in North Carolina may ask for around 0.47 times its annual revenue, and 2.60 times its annual owner earnings.
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