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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Apr 22

Deli Restaurant for Sale in Santa Rosa, CA

Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA
$650KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$226K
Multiple:2.9x
Why Buy

This deli operates with a focused menu of sandwiches, soups, and salads that simplifies kitchen operations and supports consistent food quality and low waste. Located in Northern California, the business produces strong owner earnings on a streamlined model with takeout-only service and shared outdoor seating. The concentrated menu and proven profitability make this an efficient, lower-complexity food service acquisition.

Sticky CustomersRetirement Sale
Apr 22

Japanese Restaurant for Sale in New York, NY

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY
$600KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$300K
Multiple:2.0x
Why Buy

This high-performing Japanese restaurant in the New York metro area occupies a prime corner location in a dense, high-foot-traffic dining corridor with strong lunch and dinner demand. The business generates $300,000 in discretionary earnings on a $600,000 asking price, reflecting an attractive earnings multiple for the New York restaurant market. A recently renovated interior, state-of-the-art equipment, and a new lease available create a seamless turnkey opportunity for an experienced operator.

Sticky Customers
Apr 22

Full Service Restaurant for Sale in Denver, CO

Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
$1.0MFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$250K
Multiple:4.0x
Why Buy

This full-service restaurant in the Denver metro area generates approximately $2.5 million in annual revenue and is positioned as a value-add opportunity for a hands-on operator who can improve efficiency and optimize costs as the business continues to stabilize. The modern buildout, trained staff, and established menu systems provide a solid operational foundation, reducing the execution risk relative to a new build. The Denver market's strong population growth and dining demand support continued top-line momentum for an active owner-operator.

Growth TrajectoryHigh SeasonalityLow Margins
Apr 22

Artisan Bakery Cafe for Sale in Rhode Island

RI
$200KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$102K
Multiple:2.0x
Why Buy

This artisan bakery and café in Rhode Island generates over $100K in annual discretionary earnings through a rotating menu of small-batch baked goods, fresh sandwiches, and specialty coffee served from a high-traffic location. The business has built a strong word-of-mouth following and positive online reviews that drive consistent daily traffic and repeat purchases. It represents a turnkey opportunity for an owner-operator seeking an established food-service concept with immediate income potential.

Recurring RevenueSticky Customers
Apr 22

Latin Fusion Restaurant for Sale in Florida

FL
$95KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$125K
Multiple:0.8x
Why Buy

This casual dining restaurant specializing in Latin fusion cuisine operates in a prime South Florida market, generating approximately $2.1M to $2.4M in annual revenue with a loyal customer base and strong online reputation. The business is currently absentee-operated, which inflates costs and suppresses margins, creating a clear value-creation opportunity for a more hands-on operator. Trained staff, established systems, and high-demand menu offerings are already in place, supporting a smooth ownership transition.

Absentee Owner
Apr 21

Breakfast And Lunch Restaurant for Sale in California

CA
$319KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$191K
Multiple:1.7x
Why Buy

This employee-operated breakfast and lunch restaurant is positioned in a high-traffic commercial corridor in the San Diego region, generating over one million dollars in annual gross sales with a compressed daily schedule that supports owner work-life balance. The business occupies a large, fully equipped space with a long-term lease in place, requiring no capital improvements at transition. Strong cash flow relative to the asking price and a self-sufficient staff make this an attractive entry point for a first-time restaurant buyer or investor.

Manager in Place
Apr 21

Boba Tea Shop for Sale in San Francisco, CA

San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
$159KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$30K
Multiple:5.3x
Why Buy

This boba tea shop in the San Francisco Bay Area operates from a fully equipped, turnkey space with a long-term lease and favorable renewal options. At $159K asking price, the business offers an accessible entry into the fast-growing specialty beverage category with an established format and all equipment in place. The ADA-compliant facility and existing lease structure reduce startup friction for a new owner looking to operate or rebrand the concept.

Apr 21

Fast Casual Franchise Restaurant for Sale

$500KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$22K
Multiple:23.1x
Why Buy

This fast-casual franchise restaurant operating under a nationally recognized Asian-inspired cuisine brand is located in a high-visibility market with strong university-area consumer traffic. The business features a modern build-out with approximately $655K in combined FF&E and leasehold improvements, plus two additional franchise licenses included in the sale. Recent sales softness attributed to absentee ownership creates a clear margin-improvement opportunity for a hands-on operator.

Absentee OwnerGrowth Trajectory
Apr 21

Breakfast Restaurant for Sale in San Jose, CA

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
$250KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$90K
Multiple:2.8x
Why Buy

This breakfast and brunch restaurant in the San Jose metro area operates from a 2,500 square foot facility featuring a large front patio, full-service dining area, and a fully equipped commercial kitchen with a 17-foot hood. The business generates approximately $90K in annual seller discretionary earnings with a long-term lease and renewal options in place. The dedicated patio and inviting atmosphere support strong repeat customer traffic in a high-demand daypart category.

Apr 21

Artisan Chocolate And Ice for Sale in New Mexico

NM
$325KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$115K
Multiple:2.8x
Why Buy

This artisan chocolate and handmade ice cream business in New Mexico produces an extensive range of handcrafted confections and rotating specialty flavors from scratch, earning repeated best-in-city recognition for both categories. The business generates approximately $115K in annual seller discretionary earnings and is offered as a complete turnkey operation including all furniture, fixtures, equipment, inventory, recipes, and trade name. The award-winning brand reputation and loyal local following provide a strong foundation for a new owner to sustain and grow the business.

Sticky CustomersGrowth Trajectory
Apr 21

Artisan Chocolate And Dessert for Sale in Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
$395KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$120K
Multiple:3.3x
Why Buy

This award-winning artisan chocolate and dessert business in the Phoenix metro area produces handcrafted chocolates, truffles, specialty cakes, pies, and premium ice cream from scratch using high-quality ingredients, with particular recognition for custom occasion cakes. The business generates approximately $120K in annual discretionary earnings at strong profit margins, and the owner is willing to remain for an extended transition period. The combination of loyal customer base, strong brand reputation, and high-margin product mix makes this a compelling lifestyle acquisition.

Sticky Customers
Apr 21

Downtown Full Service Restaurant for Sale in Wyoming

WY
$550KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$112K
Multiple:4.9x
Why Buy

This full-service restaurant in rural Wyoming operates from a distinctive historic downtown location and has built a loyal customer base over more than a decade as the area's longest-running downtown dining establishment, generating approximately $895K in annual revenue. The minimal local competition and dominant market position in an underserved trade area create a defensible business with limited direct rivalry. At a $650K asking price with approximately $112K in annual cash flow, the business offers a lifestyle acquisition opportunity in a low-cost operating environment.

Absentee OwnerManager in Place
Apr 21

Established Profitable Specialty Bakery for Sale in Miami, FL

Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
$145KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$62K
Multiple:2.4x
Why Buy

This turnkey bakery in the South Florida market specializes in custom cakes, cookies, and pies crafted with premium ingredients, supported by online ordering that broadens its revenue reach beyond foot traffic. An experienced baker and on-site manager provide operational continuity, making the business accessible to both owner-operators and semi-absentee buyers. Catering and wholesale channels represent meaningful untapped growth opportunities for a new owner.

Manager in PlaceRecurring RevenueSticky Customers
Apr 21

Full Service Restaurant for Sale in Lakeland, FL

Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL
$489KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$216K
Multiple:2.3x
Why Buy

This full-service American cuisine restaurant in Central Florida has undergone significant capital investment in renovations, equipment, and branding, positioning it as a modernized, stabilized operation with improving sales momentum. An experienced management team is in place, supporting limited owner involvement and a smooth transition. The business serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, diversifying daypart revenue and reducing dependence on any single meal period.

Manager in PlaceGrowth Trajectory
Apr 21

Profitable Absentee-run Sandwich Shop for Sale in Georgia

GA
$75KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$21K
Multiple:3.6x
Why Buy

This newly opened sandwich shop in a high-visibility Georgia strip mall has achieved profitability in its first month of operation while being managed absentee, demonstrating the strength of its location and concept. The site benefits from significant daily traffic and proximity to a high school and a large residential development, providing a built-in and growing customer pipeline. Low operating costs and absentee ownership create a compelling entry point for a buyer seeking immediate cash flow with meaningful operational upside.

Absentee OwnerGrowth Trajectory
Apr 21

Fast Food Franchise Restaurant for Sale in Texas

TX
$225KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$89K
Multiple:2.5x
Why Buy

This Korean fried chicken franchise location in South Texas is fully built out to brand standards with modern equipment, trained staff, and strong visibility in a high-traffic area. Growing consumer demand for diverse dining options and a globally recognized brand provide built-in marketing support and customer awareness. The turnkey setup allows a new owner to step into established operations without significant capital outlay or ramp-up time.

Growth Trajectory
Apr 21

Healthy Meal Prep Franchise for Sale in Alabama

AL
$549KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$229K
Multiple:2.4x
Why Buy

This fast-casual healthy meal-prep franchise operates as part of a nationally recognized brand with over 120 locations, positioned in a high-growth trade area with favorable demographics and strong demand for convenient, health-focused food. The business runs on experienced management and a stable staff, allowing flexible ownership involvement from part-time to semi-absentee. Multiple revenue channels including dine-in, grab-and-go, and catering provide diversified income streams and near-term expansion potential.

Absentee OwnerManager in PlaceRecurring RevenueSticky Customers
Apr 21

Restaurant And Wholesale Food for Sale

$1.2MFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$384K
Multiple:3.1x
Why Buy

This restaurant and wholesale food business operates two locations including a drive-thru, with a century of operating history and national brand recognition earned through features in major publications and television programs. Consistent cash flow, a loyal regional customer base, and a flagship product with strong word-of-mouth support durable revenue across both the restaurant and wholesale channels. A buyer seeking a deeply rooted, media-validated food brand with wholesale expansion potential will find compelling value in this rare long-tenured opportunity.

Retirement SaleSticky CustomersGrowth Trajectory
Apr 21

Italian Restaurant for Sale in New Jersey

NJ
$1.6MFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$504K
Multiple:3.2x
Why Buy

This Italian restaurant has operated as a community landmark for nearly four decades, serving dine-in, takeout, and private event revenue streams from a location seating over 180 guests with a separate party room. Current ownership is semi-absentee, with day-to-day operations managed entirely by a tenured management team that will remain with the business. Consistently strong monthly revenue and profitability, combined with SBA financing approval, make this a high-conviction acquisition for a buyer seeking a proven, management-run hospitality asset in New Jersey.

Low Margins
Apr 21

Fast Food Franchise Portfolio for Sale in Alabama

AL
$1.8MFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$668K
Multiple:2.7x
Why Buy

This three-unit quick-service restaurant franchise portfolio in Alabama generated $4.56 million in net revenue in 2025, a 22% year-over-year increase, with adjusted EBITDA of $668,000 and a lead unit achieving exceptional margin performance. Significant debt reduction since 2022 has strengthened the balance sheet, with a debt-to-EBITDA ratio below 0.5 times. The portfolio offers a scalable entry into QSR franchise ownership for a buyer with the franchisor's required capital and operational background.

Growth TrajectoryRecurring Revenue
Apr 21

Restaurant & Bar Portfolio for Sale in North Carolina

NC
$3.8MFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$900K
Multiple:4.2x
Why Buy

This North Carolina portfolio of complementary restaurant and bar concepts operates as an interconnected ecosystem with shared operational resources, cross-promotional advantages, and centralized management oversight. Together the concepts produce strong aggregate cash flow with diversified appeal across dine-in and nightlife demand. The portfolio's scale and operational backbone make it ideal for an experienced hospitality operator or private investor seeking immediate market presence.

Recurring RevenueSticky Customers
Apr 21

High-volume Established Retail Bakery for Sale

$599KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$333K
Multiple:1.8x
Why Buy

This full-service retail bakery operates from a purpose-built production and guest-service facility with strong annual sales and consistent customer traffic. The concept blends in-house production with dine-in seating, supporting both morning rush revenue and longer dwell-time purchases throughout the day. Attractive margins and a long operating history make this a compelling opportunity for an owner-operator or food industry acquirer seeking an immediate-revenue platform.

Absentee OwnerManager in Place
Apr 21

Sports Bar & Grill for Sale in Charlotte, NC

Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC
$1.6MFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$450K
Multiple:3.6x
Why Buy

This Charlotte-area sports bar and grill has operated as a dominant community gathering destination for over two decades, generating strong annual revenue with cash flow well above industry norms for its size. The multi-television venue with pub cuisine and recreational activities has built a loyal local customer base and a reputation for hosting unique community events. Consistent year-over-year performance and strong margins make this a compelling hospitality acquisition.

Manager in PlaceAbsentee OwnerSticky Customers
Apr 21

Full Service Restaurant for Sale in Michigan

MI
$3.1MFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$360K
Multiple:8.6x
Why Buy

This Michigan full-service restaurant and craft beverage destination draws from a broad regional tourism catchment driven by both winter and summer recreational activity. The offering includes the operating facility plus additional acreage, creating optionality for a buyer to refresh the concept, expand event and catering revenue, or explore site redevelopment. Decades of market presence provide a recognized brand foundation that a new owner can leverage or evolve.

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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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