Food & Beverage Businesses for Sale

Explore 6,111 food & beverage businesses for sale across the United States. Restaurants, cafes, and food service

Active Listings
6,111
Median Asking Price
$500K
Median SDE
$150K
Median Multiple
3.0x SDE
Avg Asking Price
$847K
Average SDE
$212K
Listed in Last 30 Days
3,577
Added This Week
798

Median figures are computed over the 3,486 listings currently browsable on this page. Averages and counts cover all 6,111 active listings tracked in the last 90 days.

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May 29

Cookie Franchise Bakery for Sale in Springfield, MA

Springfield, MA
$3.7MFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$600K
Multiple:6.2x
Why Buy

This multi-location cookie franchise in the Springfield, MA metro generates $600K in SDE at a $3.7M asking price, reflecting the strong unit economics of a nationally recognized dessert brand with proven consumer demand. The franchise model provides built-in marketing, supply chain, and operational support, reducing execution risk for a new owner. This is a compelling acquisition for a multi-unit franchise operator or financial buyer seeking a cash-flowing consumer brand with built-in scalability.

Recurring RevenueSticky Customers
May 29

Prepared Foods Market And for Sale in Hartford, CT

Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT
$100KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$135K
Multiple:0.7x
Why Buy

This prepared foods and catering operation in the Hartford, CT metro generates $135K in SDE on a $100K asking price — an exceptional earnings-to-price ratio for a food service business. The dual revenue model across retail prepared foods and catering provides diversification and upside through event-driven catering contracts. This is an outstanding value acquisition for a food service operator looking to acquire earnings well above the purchase price from day one.

May 29

Deli And Ice Cream for Sale in Connecticut

CT
$60KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$21K
Multiple:2.9x
Why Buy

This multi-concept food service operation in southeastern Connecticut combines a deli, sandwich counter, and ice cream offering under one roof, with over two decades of operating history. The diversified menu drives traffic across multiple dayparts and seasons, supporting consistent revenue from a loyal local customer base. At $60K asking price, this is a highly accessible owner-operator acquisition for a buyer seeking an established food service presence with minimal upfront investment.

May 29

Specialty Dessert Franchise for Sale in Boise City, ID

Boise City, ID
$135KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$47K
Multiple:2.9x
Why Buy

This specialty dessert franchise location in the Boise, ID metro generates $46K in SDE on a $135K asking price, offering a buyer an entry point into a recognized dessert brand with consumer demand and brand marketing support built in. The franchise model reduces operational complexity and provides ongoing product and systems infrastructure for a new owner. This suits a first-time buyer or an existing multi-unit franchise operator looking to expand their dessert or food service portfolio in a growing Idaho market.

Low Margins
May 29

Craft Beer Restaurant And for Sale in Idaho

ID
$150KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$30K
Multiple:5.0x
Why Buy

This craft beer-focused restaurant and bar in Idaho generates $30K in SDE on a $150K asking price, offering a buyer an established concept with a loyal local following in a segment that continues to attract engaged consumer communities. The craft beer and casual dining format provides a social dining destination with repeat visitation driven by rotating tap selections and a community-centered atmosphere. This is an accessible acquisition for a hospitality operator or enthusiast buyer seeking a lifestyle-aligned food and beverage business.

High SeasonalityLow Margins
May 29

Artisan Ice Cream Shop for Sale in San Antonio, TX

San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
$145KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$40K
Multiple:3.6x
Why Buy

This artisan ice cream business in the San Antonio, TX metro generates $40K in SDE on a $145K asking price, offering a buyer an established small-format dessert concept with a loyal local following. The artisan positioning differentiates the business from commodity ice cream chains, supporting premium pricing and a distinctive customer experience. For an owner-operator seeking a lifestyle-aligned food business in a major Texas market, this is an accessible acquisition with immediate cash flow from an established brand.

High SeasonalityLow Margins
May 29

Pizza Restaurant for Sale in California

CA
$130KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$90K
Multiple:1.4x
Why Buy

This delivery and takeout pizza operation in Southern California benefits from a proprietary dough recipe that serves as a meaningful competitive differentiator. Dough is produced off-site and delivered to the location, reducing in-store labor while maintaining product consistency. The business generates strong discretionary earnings relative to its asking price, making it an attractive entry-level food service acquisition.

Sticky CustomersHigh Seasonality
May 29

Established Profitable Ice Cream Shop for Sale in California

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$250KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$167K
Multiple:1.5x
Why Buy

This multi-concept food and dessert business in the Los Angeles metro area operates as a retail ice cream shop, an in-house ice cream production facility, and a fast-casual Mexican kitchen under one roof. The manufacturing capability creates a wholesale expansion path, while the combined concept diversifies revenue beyond typical single-format restaurant operations. Strong discretionary earnings relative to the asking price indicate healthy unit economics for an owner-operator.

High Seasonality
May 29

Chinese Restaurant for Sale in California

CA
$260KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$80K
Multiple:3.3x
Why Buy

This full-service Chinese restaurant in California offers a fully equipped commercial kitchen with an oversized hood, wok stations, walk-in cooler, and ample storage within a 2,200 square foot space. The lease terms are favorable, and a beer and wine license adds incremental revenue potential. The space is also positioned for conversion to an alternative cuisine concept, broadening buyer options beyond Chinese restaurant operators.

May 29

Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant for Sale in California

CA
$549KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$158K
Multiple:3.5x
Why Buy

This long-running breakfast and lunch restaurant in a high-traffic Monterey County community has become a local institution drawing both repeat locals and visitors. Annual revenue exceeds $1 million, supporting strong owner earnings, and the business benefits from a loyal customer base built over decades of consistent service. Below-market rent and a prime location in a heavily visited area reinforce the stability of this food service operation.

Sticky CustomersGrowth Trajectory
May 29

Turnkey Affordable Boba And Tea Shop for Sale in California

CA
$80KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$38K
Multiple:2.1x
Why Buy

A boba and tea shop in San Marcos, California is available as an asset sale at $80K, offering a turnkey-condition operation in a high-traffic location with favorable below-market rent that improves unit economics relative to competitors. The business generates $38K in SDE from a simple, low-labor menu format with strong consumer appeal across age demographics. This is an accessible acquisition for a first-time food service buyer seeking a low-cost entry into the high-growth specialty beverage segment.

May 29

Turnkey Established Asian Restaurant for Sale in Las Vegas, NV

Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV
$60KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$55K
Multiple:1.1x
Why Buy

This turnkey Asian-concept restaurant in the Las Vegas valley occupies a 3,250 square foot fully built-out space with a complete kitchen, dining room, and bar in a high-foot-traffic cultural district. A loyal customer base and trained staff are already in place, allowing a new operator to begin generating revenue immediately without construction or staffing delays. The flexible lease structure gives an incoming buyer leverage to negotiate favorable long-term terms directly with the landlord.

Sticky Customers
May 29

Full Bar Restaurant for Sale in Illinois

IL
$250KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$100K
Multiple:2.5x
Why Buy

This full-bar restaurant in Illinois offers both food and beverage revenue streams, with seller's discretionary earnings of $100,000 against an asking price of $250,000. The combination of dining and a liquor license creates multiple revenue opportunities and positions the business to serve a broad range of guests. The competitive acquisition multiple makes this an accessible entry point for an owner-operator in the food and beverage space.

May 29

Established Profitable Bar & Grill for Sale in Wisconsin

WI
$399KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$63K
Multiple:6.3x
Why Buy

This bar and grill in Wisconsin is offered with the underlying building included in the sale, providing both a business and a real estate asset at an attractive combined price point. Seller's discretionary earnings of $63,000 reflect a stabilized operation, and building ownership eliminates ongoing rent exposure for the buyer. The combined structure is well-suited for an owner-operator seeking a durable community-oriented food and beverage business with real property upside.

May 29

Value-priced Turnkey Restaurant Space for Sale in Houston, TX

Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
$75KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$15K
Multiple:5.0x
Why Buy

This second-generation restaurant space in the Houston metro area includes an operational hood and 1,800 square feet of built-out space, significantly reducing the buildout costs for a new food service operator. The low asking price reflects an asset-value transaction more than an earnings multiple, making it accessible for an operator seeking affordable market entry. The existing infrastructure can accommodate a range of cuisine concepts with minimal modification.

May 29

Bbq Franchise Restaurant for Sale in Colorado

CO
$50KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$25K
Multiple:2.0x
Why Buy

This brand-new BBQ franchise buildout in Colorado provides a new owner with a fully constructed, franchise-supported restaurant without the startup costs of ground-up development. The franchise system delivers marketing, operational, and brand support that reduces the learning curve for first-time food service buyers. At a low asking price relative to buildout costs, the opportunity is priced to attract buyers seeking a turnkey food and beverage entry point.

May 29

Pizza & Italian Restaurant for Sale in Myrtle Beach, SC

Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC
$249KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$58K
Multiple:4.3x
Why Buy

This pizza and Italian restaurant in the Myrtle Beach market operates at a below-market rent, providing a structural cost advantage that supports owner profitability. The coastal South Carolina market draws consistent tourist traffic alongside a year-round local residential base, diversifying demand drivers across seasons. Seller's discretionary earnings of $58,000 on a $290,000 asking price reflect a stable, manageable operation suited for an owner-operator.

May 29

Asian Restaurant for Sale in Savannah, GA

Savannah, GA
$149KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$100K
Multiple:1.5x
Why Buy

This Asian restaurant in the Savannah, Georgia market generates $1 million in annual sales with $100,000 in seller's discretionary earnings, supported by a full bar license that adds incremental beverage revenue. The full bar enhances per-table check averages and positions the business to serve both dining and social occasions. The low asking price relative to revenue creates an appealing acquisition for a food and beverage operator seeking established volume.

May 29

Sandwich Franchise Restaurant for Sale in Corpus Christi, TX

Corpus Christi, TX
$109KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$35K
Multiple:3.1x
Why Buy

This sandwich franchise in the Corpus Christi, Texas market is offered as a turnkey operation with franchise brand recognition, operational systems, and an established customer base already in place. Franchise affiliation provides marketing support and supply chain access that reduces the operational burden on a new owner. The low asking price makes this a capital-efficient entry into the quick-service restaurant category.

May 29

Mobile Ice Cream Truck for Sale in Massachusetts

MA
$27.0MFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$2.4M
Multiple:11.3x
Why Buy

This multi-truck mobile ice cream business in New England serves corporate clients and private events with a diversified product offering and an established online booking platform. The fleet of three trucks provides geographic coverage and capacity to handle multiple simultaneous bookings, supporting revenue scalability. The corporate and event-focused clientele base creates higher-margin bookings than traditional street vending, supporting strong discretionary earnings relative to the asset base.

Retirement SaleHigh Seasonality
May 29

Italian Restaurant for Sale in Miami, FL

Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
$525KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$175K
Multiple:3.0x
Why Buy

This Italian restaurant has operated continuously for over four decades in a prestigious Miami, Florida neighborhood, building a loyal local following through consistent quality and simple, proven processes refined over many years. The current owner operates the business in an absentee capacity, demonstrating that the model can sustain itself without hands-on owner involvement. At $525,000 asking price with $175,000 in cash flow, it offers an accessible entry point into a deeply established dining brand.

Absentee OwnerManager in PlaceSticky CustomersRetirement Sale
May 29

Dessert Franchise Portfolio for Sale in Oklahoma City, OK

Oklahoma City, OK
$2.9MFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$1.1M
Multiple:2.5x
Why Buy

This five-unit premium dessert franchise portfolio dominates the Oklahoma City metro area with broad geographic coverage across multiple high-traffic suburban trade areas, generating $5.65 million in annual revenue and $1.14 million in discretionary earnings. An experienced management team runs daily operations with the current owner working approximately ten hours per week, making this a true semi-absentee ownership opportunity. The portfolio benefits from national brand recognition and a systemized operating model built for continued scale.

Absentee OwnerManager in Place
May 29

Mexican Restaurant for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$549KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$300K
Multiple:1.8x
Why Buy

This full-service Mexican restaurant has operated continuously in the Los Angeles metro area for over 15 years, building a loyal customer base across breakfast, lunch, and dinner service with a beer and wine license adding incremental revenue. Annual revenue exceeds $860,000 with $300,000 in cash flow, representing a strong margin profile for a 1,950 square foot restaurant. The high-traffic location near a freeway corridor supports consistent foot traffic without reliance on paid advertising.

Sticky CustomersGrowth Trajectory
May 29

Profitable Established Pizza Franchise for Sale in Alabama

AL
$679KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$209K
Multiple:3.3x
Why Buy

This multi-unit pizza franchise operates under a nationally recognized brand, offering a buyer immediate scale and diversified revenue across two locations in Alabama. The value-driven, family-friendly concept appeals to a broad consumer base with consistent repeat traffic. Multi-unit franchise ownership provides operational leverage and a platform for further territory expansion.

Recurring RevenueSticky Customers

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many food & beverage businesses are for sale?
There are currently 6,111 food & beverage businesses listed for sale across the United States, with 798 new listings in the past week.
What is the typical asking price for a food & beverage business?
The median asking price for food & beverage businesses is $500K, ranging from N/A to $26.0M.
What multiple of earnings do food & beverage businesses across the United States list for?
Across the 3,486 food & beverage businesses currently browsable across the United States, the median asking price is $500K and the median seller's discretionary earnings (SDE) is $150K. The median asking price works out to 3.0x SDE. Multiples vary with size, growth, and owner dependence, so treat this as a benchmark rather than a rule.
Where are most food & beverage businesses for sale?
The states with the most food & beverage businesses for sale are FL, CA, NY, TX, NJ.
Is a food & beverage business a good acquisition?
Food & Beverage businesses can be excellent acquisitions depending on your criteria. Key factors to evaluate include recurring revenue, owner dependence, customer concentration, and growth potential. Use Searcher OS to compare listings and analyze CIMs for detailed financials.
Can I finance a food & beverage business acquisition?
Many food & beverage businesses qualify for SBA 7(a) loans, which cover 75-90% of the purchase price with 10-year terms at competitive rates. This makes acquisitions accessible with 10-15% down payment.

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