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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Mar 31

Asian Cuisine Restaurant for Sale in Sacramento, CA

Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA
$750KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$189K
Multiple:4.0x
Why Buy

This teriyaki restaurant in the Sacramento metro has operated for over 15 years, building a strong base of repeat customers and walk-in traffic from its high-visibility location in a busy commercial corridor. The business runs with minimal owner involvement under employee management, providing a new owner with immediate cash flow and clear upside from greater operational engagement. Annual revenues approach $800,000, with solid discretionary earnings supported by a lean operating model.

Absentee OwnerSticky CustomersGrowth Trajectory
Mar 31

Smoothie Franchise for Sale in North Carolina

NC
$200KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$30K
Multiple:6.7x
Why Buy

This franchised smoothie concept resale in the Charlotte area occupies a high-traffic retail location with an established customer base built over several years of operation. The national franchise brand provides ongoing marketing support, product development, and operational systems that reduce the learning curve for a new owner. A motivated seller and clear transition rationale present a buyer with an opportunity to acquire a proven location with room to grow.

Mar 31

Frozen Dessert Retail Business for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$240KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$84K
Multiple:2.8x
Why Buy

This specialty frozen dessert business in Southern California operates across two complementary locations — one focused on production and retail, one on retail sales — offering authentic Mexican-style frozen treats made with natural ingredients. The multi-location model provides revenue redundancy and production scale that a single-unit operation cannot match. The established concept and dual-site footprint give an incoming owner an efficient platform for continued growth in a high-demand regional market.

Sticky CustomersHigh Seasonality
Mar 31

Smoothie Bar Business for Sale in Houston, TX

Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
$45KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$25K
Multiple:1.8x
Why Buy

This smoothie bar in the Houston metro area is structured as an asset sale offering a buyer a fully set-up operation ready for immediate owner-operator management. The business is positioned in a growing health-focused food service niche with consumer demand for convenient, nutritious options. The low asking price and asset-sale structure provide an accessible entry point for a first-time buyer or someone seeking an active lifestyle business.

Mar 31

Established High-upside Retail Bakery for Sale in New Jersey

NJ
$165KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$60K
Multiple:2.8x
Why Buy

This long-established bakery in the New Jersey market has maintained a loyal customer base for decades, built on a reputation for freshly baked breads, pastries, and custom desserts. The business currently closes for approximately 100 days per year, meaning a new owner who operates on a fuller schedule could materially increase revenue without any capital investment. The turnkey setup, strong foot traffic, and loyal repeat customer base provide a stable foundation with clear and immediate upside potential.

Sticky Customers
Mar 31

Family Dining Restaurant for Sale in Pennsylvania

PA
$809KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$203K
Multiple:4.0x
Why Buy

This long-operating full-service restaurant in the Philadelphia suburban market has sustained a loyal customer base across decades, with a broad menu, full bar, and ample parking on a busy commercial roadway. The venue is well-known for hosting private events including weddings and graduation parties, which provides meaningful incremental revenue beyond daily dining. With over two dozen trained employees and turnkey infrastructure in place, a new owner can focus on operations and community engagement from day one.

Sticky CustomersHigh SeasonalityLow Margins
Mar 31

Family Restaurant for Sale in North Carolina

NC
$1.2MFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$50K
Multiple:24.0x
Why Buy

This family-style restaurant in the western North Carolina mountains operates from a highly visible corner location with excellent road frontage, ample parking, and a full staff interested in remaining under new ownership. The turnkey operation includes all furnishings and mostly new modern equipment, enabling an immediate start for a new owner. The real estate component adds tangible asset value to a hospitality business in a tourism-driven regional market.

Mar 31

Full Service Restaurant for Sale in North Carolina

NC
$399KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$60K
Multiple:6.7x
Why Buy

This long-standing restaurant in the North Carolina High Country has built a loyal local following over many years, operating as a community staple known for consistent food quality and a welcoming atmosphere. The turnkey sale includes all fixtures, kitchen equipment, and operational systems, allowing a new owner to begin operations immediately. Located just off a busy main road with strong on-site parking, the business benefits from consistent traffic flow in a desirable mountain region.

Sticky Customers
Mar 31

Specialty Coffee Shop for Sale in North Carolina

NC
$155KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$30K
Multiple:5.2x
Why Buy

This specialty coffee shop in the North Carolina High Country serves a loyal mix of locals, students, and visitors in an efficient leased space with seating for approximately 20 guests. The café has developed a community identity as a gathering spot for handcrafted espresso drinks and quality beverages in a college-town market with built-in recurring demand. The turnkey sale includes all existing equipment and operational systems for a seamless transition to a new owner.

Sticky Customers
Mar 31

Established Profitable Deli And Cafe for Sale in Seattle, WA

Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
$580KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$205K
Multiple:2.8x
Why Buy

This deli and café in the Seattle-Tacoma metro area generates $205K in SDE, benefiting from proximity to a major commercial and office corridor that drives consistent lunchtime and daytime traffic. The business serves a stable customer base with predictable demand driven by its location near commercial office activity. With a $580K asking price and strong margins, this represents a solid acquisition for an owner-operator with food service experience.

Recurring Revenue
Mar 31

Breakfast And Lunch Restaurant for Sale in Florida

FL
$1.3MFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$143K
Multiple:9.1x
Why Buy

This freestanding breakfast and lunch restaurant in Central Florida has been a community staple for over three decades, seating more than 120 guests with a fully equipped commercial kitchen, abundant parking, and a beer and wine license. The sale includes the underlying real estate, providing a buyer with a tangible property asset alongside a proven operating business. The current owner works only two days per week, leaving meaningful upside for a hands-on operator through expanded hours, catering, or delivery revenue.

Absentee OwnerSticky Customers
Mar 31

Full Service Market And for Sale in Asheville, NC

Asheville, NC
$2.5MFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$810K
Multiple:3.1x
Why Buy

This full-service market and in-house dining concept in the Asheville, North Carolina area serves a loyal base of year-round residents alongside steady seasonal visitor traffic, positioning the business for consistent revenue across all four quarters. The operation generates $810K in seller discretionary earnings on a $2.55 million asking price, reflecting strong unit economics for a food and retail hybrid. An experienced team is in place and updated equipment supports continued operational efficiency for an incoming owner.

Manager in PlaceRecurring RevenueSticky CustomersGrowth Trajectory
Mar 31

American Restaurant And Bar for Sale in Tampa, FL

Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
$890KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$240K
Multiple:3.7x
Why Buy

This independently owned full-service American restaurant and bar has operated for over a decade in a fast-growing community within the Tampa metro area, serving more than 80,000 guests annually at a consistent average check. Key tenured staff are committed to staying through an ownership transition, providing operational continuity. The business generates $240K in seller discretionary earnings on an $890K asking price, representing a solid multiple for the food and beverage sector.

Sticky CustomersManager in PlaceHigh SeasonalityLow Margins
Mar 31

American Casual Dining Restaurant for Sale in Fayetteville, NC

Fayetteville, NC
$750KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$180K
Multiple:4.2x
Why Buy

This family-owned American casual dining restaurant in the Fayetteville, North Carolina area has served the community for four decades, operating near a major hospital on a heavily traveled corridor with over 30,000 daily vehicle counts. The business is currently run on an absentee basis with a fully trained staff and all equipment in place, making it a turnkey acquisition for an owner-operator seeking to increase profitability. With $180K in seller discretionary earnings on a $750K asking price, the business represents a reasonable multiple for a proven full-service restaurant concept.

Absentee Owner
Mar 31

Sports Bar And Hookah for Sale in Pennsylvania

PA
$850KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$500K
Multiple:1.7x
Why Buy

This combined sports bar and hookah lounge generates $1.5M in gross revenue with $500K in EBITDA, and management projects a path to $3M in revenue through operational improvements. The dual-concept format attracts a broad customer demographic spanning sports viewing and social entertainment, supporting diverse revenue streams across food, beverage, and entertainment. Seller financing is available, reducing upfront capital requirements for a qualified buyer in the Pennsylvania market.

Mar 31

Japanese Bbq And Sushi for Sale in Houston, TX

Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
$1.0MFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$660K
Multiple:1.5x
Why Buy

This well-established Japanese BBQ and sushi restaurant in the Houston metro area generates approximately $50,000 to $60,000 in monthly net income for the owner, representing exceptional cash flow relative to the asking price. Located on a major commercial corridor with high daily traffic, the business attracts a loyal customer base without significant advertising spend. The spacious dining area accommodates large parties and group events, providing multiple revenue channels beyond standard table service.

Sticky Customers
Mar 31

Fried Chicken Franchise for Sale in Riverside, CA

Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
$600KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$160K
Multiple:3.8x
Why Buy

This established Korean fried chicken franchise unit in the Inland Empire of Southern California generates $160K in seller discretionary earnings and can be operated semi-absentee, with the current owner spending minimal time overseeing operations. The franchise model provides brand recognition, operational systems, and supply chain support from a nationally growing concept. An owner-operator or family-run team has clear opportunity to further increase profitability by reducing labor costs.

Absentee OwnerRecurring Revenue
Mar 31

Full Service Bar And for Sale in Richmond, VA

Richmond, VA
$699KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$300K
Multiple:2.3x
Why Buy

This full-service dining establishment with a full bar in the Richmond, Virginia metro area has earned a strong local reputation, consistently receiving top-tier reviews and becoming a preferred destination for both residents and visitors. The business generates $350K in seller discretionary earnings on a $699K asking price, representing a compelling cash flow multiple for the food and beverage sector. Seller financing is available with a 50% down payment, lowering the capital requirement for qualified buyers.

Sticky CustomersGrowth Trajectory
Mar 30

Meal Kit Subscription Business for Sale

$115KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$18K
Multiple:6.4x
Why Buy

This subscription-based business delivers pre-portioned smoothie and healthy meal components directly to consumers, capitalizing on sustained demand for convenient nutrition solutions. The subscription model generates predictable monthly revenue and supports favorable unit economics through customer lifetime value. With strong cash flow relative to asking price, this represents a compelling entry point into the growing health food delivery category.

Recurring Revenue
Mar 30

Bistro Restaurant for Sale in Florida

FL
$1.6MFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$225K
Multiple:7.1x
Why Buy

This upscale bistro restaurant in a premier Florida vacation destination has operated profitably for nearly three decades with real estate included, combining food and beverage cash flow with property appreciation in a high-demand tourist market. Low owner hours and an upscale clientele suggest a well-systematized operation capable of sustaining performance through an ownership transition. Seller financing availability and a training period reduce transition risk and broaden acquisition financing options.

Retirement Sale
Mar 30

Established Scalable Industrial Bakery for Sale in Miami, FL

Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
$2.2MFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$568K
Multiple:3.9x
Why Buy

This Miami-area industrial bakery combines wholesale production with two retail storefronts, generating strong cash flow from diversified distribution channels across both B2B and direct-to-consumer segments. With a workforce of 30 staff and a fully equipped production facility, the business is operationally mature and capable of scaling output without proportional overhead increases. Seller financing and investor visa eligibility broaden the potential buyer pool for this long-established food production business.

Growth Trajectory
Mar 30

Latin American Restaurant for Sale in Miami, FL

Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
$225KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$179K
Multiple:1.3x
Why Buy

This full-service restaurant in the Miami metro has built a loyal following around authentic ethnic cuisine, operating for over two decades with consistent community patronage. The family-run concept is fully staffed and includes a trained team and established recipes, enabling a smooth ownership transition. With strong SDE relative to the asking price, the business offers an attractive entry into the food and beverage sector for an owner-operator.

Recurring RevenueSticky Customers
Mar 30

Latin Cafeteria Restaurant for Sale in Miami, FL

Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
$250KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$110K
Multiple:2.3x
Why Buy

This Latin cafeteria in the Miami metro area has operated continuously since the early 1980s with a loyal industrial and commercial clientele built over four decades in a high-traffic location. Strong online ratings indicate consistent food quality and service that have sustained customer relationships across ownership generations. The business generates over $110K in SDE at a modest asking price, offering an attractive multiple for a food service operator seeking an established community institution.

Sticky CustomersRetirement Sale
Mar 30

Corporate Catering Company for Sale in Miami, FL

Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
$599KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$220K
Multiple:2.7x
Why Buy

This high-end catering company serving the South Florida corporate events market operates from a recently upgraded commercial kitchen with a lean staffing model, generating over $219K in SDE on disciplined cost management. The corporate client focus provides higher average ticket sizes and more predictable booking patterns than retail catering, while recent kitchen investment supports quality output and health compliance. Growth opportunities exist in private events and weddings — adjacent segments the business has already begun entering.

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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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