North Carolina

Restaurants and Food Businesses For Sale in North Carolina

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High-Traffic Gas Station Restaurant for Sale ? Lake Norman Area

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....

$150,000

$150,000

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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...

$220,000

$220,000

Cash Flow: $110,000

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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

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Established Mexican Restaurant - New Lease available

Monroe, NC

Taqueria El Paraiso presents an exceptional asset acquisition opportunity for an aspiring restaurateur or experienced operator looking to enter the established Mexican restaurant market in Monroe, NC....

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$60,000

$60,000

Neighborhood Favorite Coffee & Ice Cream Shop

Concord, NC

This locally loved & family operated coffee shop expanded with ice cream, pastries, and other small bites. This coffee shop has the ability to grow into many other assets of the industry, including...

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$119,000

$119,000

Growing Fast Casual Sandwich Shop

Raleigh, NC

You’ve been the go-to. The fixer. The problem solver. Now it’s time to bring that executive energy to something you own. This fast-casual concept offers you a runway to ownership—with a feel-good...

$625,450

$625,450

Cash Flow: $187,075

Established Restaurant in South Wilmington

New Hanover County, NC

Confidential Listing for a Full Service Restaurant in South Wilmington with Long Term Lease. This Restaurant Has an Incredible reputation for Breakfast /Lunch with option to add Dinner and add 3-400k...

$495,000

$495,000

Cash Flow: $208,000

Turn-Key Cafe for Sale! Ideal for Smoothie or Dessert Concept!

Duan, NC

This Cafe for Sale in Newton, NC presents an excellent opportunity for an owner/operator to launch a fresh concept in a charming and accessible location. Situated in a high-visibility area with steady...

$110,000

$110,000

Profitable Franchise for Sale in Hickory, NC: $266K Owner Earnings!

Bethlehem, NC

This Profitable Franchise for Sale in Hickory, NC presents a winning opportunity for an owner-operator ready to step into a turn-key business. With 2024 sales reaching $1,513,359 and owner benefit of...

$925,000

$925,000

Cash Flow: $180,117

Outstanding North Carolina Mountain BBQ Restaurant with Real Estate

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Ashe County, NC

Turnkey restaurant located in the beautiful Blue Ridge mountains of western North Carolina. Since its launch in 1990 this BBQ restaurant has earned an excellent reputation for its own unique delicious...

$750,000

$750,000

Cash Flow: $100,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

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

Plaza Midwood Restaurant for Sale - Walkable & Turnkey!

Charlotte, NC

Location is everything in the restaurant business, and this Restaurant for Sale has it all. Situated just minutes from Uptown Charlotte, this location offers exceptional visibility and foot traffic....

$129,000

$129,000

Smokin’ Hot BBQ Restaurant Ready for New Ownership

$925,000 - Wake County, NC

$925,000

Wake County, NC

Top Cabarrus County Restaurant for Sale: $579,000 in Owner Benefit!

Concord, NC

This Restaurant for Sale in Cabarrus County, NC offers an outstanding opportunity to take over a remodeled, profitable business in a rapidly expanding market. With 2024 sales totaling $2,010,301 and...

$1,499,999

$1,499,999

Cash Flow: $405,649

Profitable Bar for Sale in Charlotte Suburb: Great Location!

Wesley Chapel, NC

This Bar for Sale in growing Charlotte Suburb presents a rare opportunity to step into a profitable and well-established business in a high-traffic area. With 2024 sales totaling $251,614, this...

$75,000

$75,000

Cash Flow: $25,051

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Transworld Business Advisors

Serving Forsyth County, NC

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Turn-Key Restaurant for Sale with Bar in Bustling Mooresville Area!

Mooresville, NC

This Restaurant for Sale in Mooresville, NC is a rare opportunity to secure a large, fully equipped space in one of the area's most active and rapidly growing corridors. Surrounded by national...

$395,000

$395,000

Restaurant for Sale in Prime Concord Location with Outdoor Seating!

Concord, NC

This Restaurant for Sale in Concord, NC is an excellent opportunity for a motivated buyer ready to take advantage of a spacious, well-located space with tremendous potential. Located in a high-traffic...

$479,000

$479,000

Established Dessert Shop

Indian Trail, NC

Established dessert shop for sale. Owner pursuing other interests. The Peach Cobbler Factory is the fastest growing dessert chain in America. Looking for owner/operator. Business has room to grow. -...

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$65,000

$65,000

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

Upscale Cigar Lounge For Sale

Catawba County, NC

This upscale cigar lounge serves as a sanctuary for lovers of fine cigars and spirits. They offer a curated selection of over 300 premium cigars, along with an extensive whiskey collection featuring...

$150,000

$150,000

Drive-Thru Restaurant for Sale! Charlotte Market With $1.4M in Sales

Charlotte, NC

This Restaurant for Sale in Charlotte, NC is a high-performing, turn-key opportunity located in one of the fastest-growing markets in the Southeast. Generating $1,450,009 in sales for 2024 and already...

$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $109,682

End Cap Location! Restaurant for Sale in Growing Monroe Market!

Monroe, NC

This Restaurant for Sale in Monroe, NC presents a turn-key opportunity for an aspiring owner/operator or seasoned restaurateur looking to launch a new concept in a growing market. Located on an end...

$99,000

$99,000

A Landmark Restaurant in Duck

$2,799,900 - Kitty Hawk, NC

$2,799,900

Kitty Hawk, NC

Restaurant for Sale in Cornelius NC: Great Visibility & Low Rent!

Cornelius, NC

This Restaurant for Sale in Cornelius, NC presents an exciting opportunity for a motivated owner/operator to enter one of the area's most desirable markets. Known for its proximity to Lake Norman,...

$179,000

$179,000

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

Restaurant for Sale with Patio and Prime Visibility!

Belmont, NC

Looking to own an independent Restaurant for Sale? This 3,180 square foot opportunity offers the ideal layout, location, and equipment for your next successful concept. Located in a high-visibility...

$899,000

$899,000

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

Fully Equipped Restaurant for Sale - Just Add Your Touch

Fayetteville, NC

This is your chance to own a restaurant that is fully equipped and ready to operate. The Chicken Coop is established, including all equipment, furnishings, and a customer base, ready for immediate...

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$149,000

$149,000

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

Cary Wine and Beer Bar Business for Sale!! ? Turnkey!

Cary, NC

This Wine and Beer Bar Business for Sale is a turnkey opportunity to own a profitable, independent operation in one of Cary's most desirable and walkable neighborhoods. With annualized sales of...

$169,500

$169,500

Cash Flow: $50,432

Bring your Fresh Boba, Smoothie, Other Concept to this Cary Location

Cary, NC

Turnkey Dessert Shop for Sale in Prime Cary, NC Location - Run As-Is or Bring Your Concept! This Ice Cream and Dessert Business for Sale in Cary, NC offers a fully built-out, beautifully designed...

$85,000

$85,000

Cash Flow: $11,624

Established Semi-absentee owner-Profitable business for sale

Wake Forest, NC

Established Sushi/Japanese restaurant with sales of $1.4-1.5 million annually. Profits to owner of over $200k. In Business for over 18 years. Staff in place for new owner. Looking to pursue another...

$650,000

$650,000

Cash Flow: $200,000

Mexican Restaurant w/ Real Estate - *Full Turnkey FF&E*

$999,999 - Union County, NC

$999,999

Union County, NC

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Highly Profitable Burger Franchise

Alamance County, NC

A thriving family-owned burger franchise established in 2012 with a proven track record of success, experiencing consistent year-over-year sales growth. Situated in a prime, high-traffic retail...

$598,000

$598,000

Cash Flow: $255,276

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...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $45,000

58 Year Old Well Branded Pizzeria - Ready for Handoff

Burlington, NC

Since the brand was established in 1966, we have remained a beloved family-friendly restaurant in North Carolina. A regional pizza known for its distinctive style of pizza that sets it apart from more...

$250,000

$250,000

Bar/Bottle-shop

Wilmington, NC

Turn key bar/bottleshop with large outdoor beer garden and stage. Beloved to the surrounding neighborhoods for draft beer, wine, and to go beverages. Comfortable seating inside and picnic tables...

$39,000

$39,000

Well established restaurant for sale.

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Pamlico County, 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

Waterfront Seafood Restaurant

Dare County, NC

Price reduced Owner is anxious to sell and willing to offer owner financing. Located on the scenic waterfront of Eastern North Carolina, this seafood restaurant has been a community favorite for over...

$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $165,539

Upscale Casual Restaurant in Historic Waterfront Venue

North Carolina

One of the finest restaurants and event venues in the area, situated in the heart of a historic downtown in Eastern, North Carolina. Featuring 1st floor and rooftop dining and event space with amazing...

$550,000

$550,000

Cash Flow: $312,736

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Award-Winning Asian Restaurant- Eastern NC - SBA Pre-Qualified

North Carolina

Are you ready to own an iconic, award-winning restaurant? This well-established Thai restaurant has been a staple in the community for over a decade. Known for its authentic cuisine and exceptional...

$399,000

$399,000

Cash Flow: $244,959

Successful BBQ Restaurant in Prime Location!

Charlotte, NC

Offered for sale is an exceptional slow smoked, southern-style BBQ restaurant in a highly desirable location with a devoted customer base. Renowned for its authentic flavors and inviting family...

$370,000

$370,000

Cash Flow: $96,946

Waterfront Cafe and Bar

$3,600,000 - Maple, NC

$3,600,000

Maple, NC

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

This Busy Mexican Restaurant Has It All

Harrisburg, NC

Everyone loves authentic Mexican food. If you are an experienced restauranteur looking for a Mexican Restaurant, then look no further. With outdoor patio dining, a full bar, authentic ambience, and a...

$199,000

$199,000

Cash Flow: $205,000

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

Asset SaleBrewery Asset sale in the Carolina's- Mid Sized Turnkey Craft Brewery

North Carolina

Imagine stepping into a golden opportunity in the heart of a bustling Carolina market with this turnkey production brewery, now available for the unbeatable price of $515,000! It’s hard to believe you...

$515,000

Asset Sale

$515,000

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...

Real Estate

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-upOwn NYC’s Hottest Italian Café Franchise – Caffe Aronne

Caffe Aronne, the most talked-about Italian café in NYC, is now franchising! With rave reviews, a cult following, and a proven success model, this is your chance to own a highly profitable coffee &...

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$25,000

Start-up

$25,000

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-up

$5,000

Start-upHokkaido Ramen House

Hokkaido ramen house is casual Japanese ramen restaurants. We offer a wide variety of authentic Japanese ramen dishes. All of our food is prepared fresh to order every time with only the finest and...

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$30,000

Start-up

$30,000

NODA Key-Money Restaurant & Bar

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...

$650,000

$650,000

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...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $495,000

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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