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 23

Established Profitable Ice Cream Shop for Sale in Pennsylvania

Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA
$599KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$90K
Multiple:6.7x
Why Buy

This well-maintained homemade ice cream shop and cafe has been a community destination in its Pennsylvania market for over three decades, offering a broad menu of hard and soft ice cream flavors alongside a full food menu including sandwiches, salads, and burgers. The business includes real estate in the asking price, providing a buyer with both an operating business and a hard asset foundation. Its long-standing community presence and high-visibility location support consistent seasonal traffic and word-of-mouth customer referrals.

Retirement SaleHigh Seasonality
May 23

Ice Cream Shop for Sale in Reno, NV

Reno, NV
$550KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$242K
Multiple:2.3x
Why Buy

This ice cream shop in the Reno metro has served its community for two decades and benefits from a high-traffic location in a busy retail corridor near major road access. The business features both indoor and outdoor seating and draws a loyal regional following, including destination traffic. With over $240K in SDE on a $600K ask, the unit economics are solid for an owner-operator looking for a proven consumer concept with a loyal customer base.

Sticky Customers
May 22

Established Community-rooted Caf And Retail General for Sale

$625KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$75K
Multiple:8.3x
Why Buy

This independently operated café, retail destination, and community gathering place has been a recognized local institution for nearly five decades, known for creative comfort food, weekend breakfast, and a thoughtfully curated selection of gifts, apparel, and local products. The business benefits from a loyal following and a welcoming atmosphere that generates repeat visits and community goodwill. The asking price includes real estate valued at approximately $495K, making this as much a real estate acquisition as a business purchase for the right buyer.

Sticky Customers
May 22

Barbecue Restaurant for Sale in Missouri

St. Louis, MO
$349KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$203K
Multiple:1.7x
Why Buy

This barbecue restaurant in the St. Louis metro has operated for decades as a recognizable local staple, built on authentic slow-smoked meats and homestyle sides with a loyal dine-in, carry-out, delivery, and catering customer base. The multi-channel revenue model provides stability across different demand occasions and seasons, and catering represents an additional growth lever. At $203K SDE on a $349K asking price, this is a high-yield acquisition for a food service operator seeking a profitable, operationally straightforward restaurant concept.

Sticky CustomersRecurring Revenue
May 22

Established High-margin Sports Bar And Grill for Sale

$1.6MFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$450K
Multiple:3.6x
Why Buy

This sports bar and grill in the greater Charlotte region has operated as the dominant hospitality venue in its downtown market for over two decades, generating $1.35M in annual revenue and $450K in cash flow from a 4,600 square foot venue with multiple televisions, a full bar, and event programming. The business has built a strong community reputation as the go-to gathering place for sports viewing and unique events. At a 3.6x SDE multiple on a $1.6M asking price, this is a high-cash-flow acquisition for an experienced hospitality operator.

Absentee OwnerManager in Place
May 22

Pizza & Mediterranean Restaurant for Sale in Virginia Beach, VA

Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA
$225KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$169K
Multiple:1.3x
Why Buy

This dual-concept food service operation combines traditional pizza with a full Mediterranean menu, broadening its customer appeal across multiple dining preferences. Located in the Hampton Roads metro area of Virginia, the business has cultivated a loyal following and generates strong owner earnings relative to its asking price. The diversified menu reduces dependence on any single cuisine category, supporting consistent traffic and revenue.

Sticky Customers
May 22

Full Service Restaurant for Sale in Atlanta, GA

Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
$100KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$42K
Multiple:2.4x
Why Buy

This Georgia restaurant operates in the greater Atlanta metro area and comes fully equipped for a seamless ownership transition. The business has demonstrated consistent owner earnings and represents a second-generation operation with established community roots. Buyers benefit from existing equipment, an in-place customer base, and a competitive asking price relative to cash flow.

High Seasonality
May 22

Full Bar Restaurant for Sale in Houston, TX

Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
$95KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$40K
Multiple:2.4x
Why Buy

This Texas restaurant and bar operates in the greater Houston metro area with a full liquor license and substantial square footage supporting a dine-in and bar concept. The business offers an accessible entry price with positive owner earnings and comes equipped for immediate operation. The full-bar license adds revenue diversification beyond food sales.

May 22

Juice & Acai Bar for Sale in Orlando, FL

Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
$440KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$155K
Multiple:2.8x
Why Buy

This Florida health-focused food and beverage concept generates strong owner earnings in the Orlando metro area, a high-traffic tourist and residential market. The business benefits from sustained consumer demand for health-oriented quick-service dining and has built a loyal customer base. The owner benefit of over $150,000 relative to the asking price reflects a well-run operation with solid unit economics.

Recurring RevenueSticky Customers
May 22

Established Profitable Sandwich Shop for Sale in Detroit, MI

Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
$175KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$58K
Multiple:3.0x
Why Buy

This Michigan sandwich shop operates in the greater Detroit metro area and generates consistent owner earnings from a proven quick-service food model. Located in a downtown commercial area, the business benefits from weekday lunch and office traffic patterns. The asking price reflects a reasonable multiple on demonstrated cash flow.

May 22

Cafe & Bar Restaurant for Sale in Nashville, TN

Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro-Franklin, TN
$250KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$83K
Multiple:3.0x
Why Buy

This Tennessee cafe and bar concept operates in the Nashville metro, one of the fastest-growing hospitality markets in the Southeast, and features outdoor dining space that extends seating capacity and seasonal appeal. The business generates meaningful owner earnings and is priced accessibly relative to annual cash flow. Nashville's robust tourism and residential growth support sustained demand for dining and bar concepts.

High Seasonality
May 22

Smoothie Franchise Drive Thru for Sale in Dallas, TX

Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
$225KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$92K
Multiple:2.4x
Why Buy

This Texas smoothie franchise benefits from a drive-thru format that supports high throughput and convenience-driven consumer demand in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro. The franchise affiliation provides brand recognition and a proven operating system, reducing execution risk for a new owner. Owner earnings relative to the asking price reflect solid unit-level economics for a quick-service health beverage concept.

May 22

Full Service Restaurant for Sale in Wisconsin

WI
$99KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$37K
Multiple:2.7x
Why Buy

This Wisconsin restaurant comes fully equipped and holds a beer and wine license, supporting beverage revenue alongside food sales. With 60 seats and a turnkey setup, the business offers a ready-to-operate opportunity at an accessible entry price. Owner earnings are consistent with a stable, community-serving dining operation.

May 22

Full Service Restaurant for Sale in Greensboro, NC

Greensboro-High Point, NC
$325KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$176K
Multiple:1.8x
Why Buy

This North Carolina restaurant in the Greensboro metro generates over $1.5 million in annual sales, demonstrating strong volume for its asking price. Owner earnings of approximately $176,000 reflect a well-run operation with meaningful cash flow relative to investment. High top-line revenue combined with a reasonable asking price creates an attractive acquisition multiple.

May 22

Cafe Restaurant for Sale in Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville, FL
$50KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$45K
Multiple:1.1x
Why Buy

This Florida cafe operates in the Jacksonville market and is structured as an asset sale with below-market lease terms, reducing ongoing occupancy costs for a buyer. The business offers a turnkey setup at a sub-$100K entry price with positive owner earnings. Low rent and a ready-to-operate format make this an accessible opportunity in a growing coastal market.

May 22

Turnkey Established Restaurant & Bar for Sale in Athens, GA

Athens-Clarke County, GA
$150KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$75K
Multiple:2.0x
Why Buy

This Georgia restaurant and bar is fully equipped and located in the Athens metro, a college-town market with consistent year-round food and beverage demand. The business offers a complete turnkey setup for a buyer looking to enter the restaurant and bar category with minimal upfront capital investment beyond the purchase price. Owner earnings support a reasonable return on investment at the listed asking price.

May 22

Fast Casual Franchise Restaurant for Sale in New York, NY

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY
$1.7MFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$389K
Multiple:4.4x
Why Buy

This multi-unit fast-casual sandwich franchise operates in the New York metro area, the largest and most densely populated consumer market in the United States, generating strong per-store performance supported by high foot traffic and office density. The portfolio is offered for the first time as a consolidated acquisition, providing a new owner with an established operating platform and meaningful upside through continued execution. The franchise affiliation delivers brand recognition, supply chain infrastructure, and ongoing operational support.

Sticky CustomersManager in Place
May 22

Natural Foods Grocery Store for Sale in Illinois

IL
$1.3MFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$200K
Multiple:6.5x
Why Buy

This Illinois natural and specialty food retail business has served its community for over three decades, developing multi-generational customer loyalty in a university market. The property sits on nearly an acre of prime commercial land with nearly 10,000 square feet of modern retail space included in the sale. The real estate combined with a proven business model creates a dual-value acquisition for a buyer seeking both operating income and property ownership.

High CapExLow Margins
May 22

Artisan Ice Cream Shop for Sale in Philadelphia, PA

Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA
$700KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$163K
Multiple:4.3x
Why Buy

This Philadelphia-area artisan ice cream brand operates two retail scoop shops in established neighborhoods alongside a dedicated production facility, combining brand equity with a scalable manufacturing footprint. The business is known for premium French-style ice cream and chef-driven seasonal offerings, commanding above-average margins in a food category where differentiation drives loyalty. The infrastructure across three locations provides a foundation for wholesale, catering, or additional retail expansion by an entrepreneurial buyer.

Sticky CustomersGrowth TrajectoryHigh Seasonality
May 21

Cafe And Event Venue for Sale in Nebraska

NE
$50KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$31K
Multiple:1.6x
Why Buy

This downtown Omaha café and event venue combines multiple revenue streams — coffee, food service, and private event rentals — in a high-character historic space near active dining and entertainment districts. Generating approximately $117K in annual cash flow on a $165K asking price, the business offers an attractive return profile with flexibility to expand the events component. It suits an owner-operator or hospitality investor seeking a turnkey concept with built-in atmosphere and community presence.

Sticky CustomersGrowth Trajectory
May 21

Dessert Cafe And Chocolate for Sale in Deltona, FL

Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL
$400KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$163K
Multiple:2.4x
Why Buy

This European-style dessert café and chocolate boutique in a Florida coastal tourism market combines handcrafted chocolates, artisan pastries, specialty coffees, wine service, and ice cream into a distinctive hospitality concept that draws both locals and visitors. Generating approximately $163K in annual cash flow on a $400K asking price, the business benefits from year-round tourism, community events, and a growing affluent customer base in its coastal location. The warm, premium atmosphere drives strong repeat business and organic word-of-mouth referrals.

May 21

Pizzeria And Deli for Sale in Rhode Island

RI
$490KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$198K
Multiple:2.5x
Why Buy

This established pizzeria and deli in Rhode Island offers fresh-made food alongside a convenience store component, creating multiple revenue streams within a single location. Generating approximately $198K in annual cash flow on a $555K asking price, the business provides solid returns for an owner-operator in the food and beverage sector. The combination of deli, pizza, and convenience retail appeals to a broad daily customer base seeking quick, quality meal options.

Low Margins
May 21

Established Profitable Pizza Restaurant for Sale in Michigan

MI
$1.5MFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$160K
Multiple:9.4x
Why Buy

This pizza restaurant in Southern Wayne County, Michigan has operated for nearly 50 years and generates approximately $160K in annual cash flow on a $1.5M asking price, with a large multi-level facility spanning approximately 10,000 square feet including outdoor patio seating. Consistent annual revenue near $1.2M across multiple years demonstrates durability through economic cycles and strong community presence. The scale and tenure make this an attractive acquisition for an owner-operator or multi-unit restaurant group seeking a proven concept.

Sticky CustomersRetirement Sale
May 21

Specialty Dessert Shop for Sale in Sacramento, CA

Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA
$175KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$111K
Multiple:1.6x
Why Buy

This specialty dessert and beverage concept in the Sacramento metro area generates over $110,000 in annual cash flow on a sub-$200,000 asking price, with a differentiated product mix that has built a loyal and repeat customer base. The concept's viral appeal and niche positioning in the fast-casual dessert category provide a competitive moat in a growing market segment. The business offers a buyer an opportunity to acquire a proven, cash-flowing brand with momentum.

Recurring RevenueSticky CustomersGrowth Trajectory

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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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