Food & Beverage Businesses for Sale in New Jersey

Browse 289 food & beverage businesses currently for sale in New Jersey with an average asking price of $944K. Restaurants, cafes, and food service

Active Listings
289
Median Asking Price
$418K
Median SDE
$170K
Median Multiple
2.7x SDE
Avg Asking Price
$944K
Average SDE
$219K
Listed in Last 30 Days
157
Added This Week
18

Median figures are computed over the 170 listings currently browsable on this page. Averages and counts cover all 289 active listings tracked in the last 90 days.

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Food & Beverage Businesses for Sale in New Jersey

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May 16

Kosher Pizza Restaurant for Sale in New Jersey

NJ
$130KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$500K
Multiple:0.3x
Why Buy

This fully equipped kosher pizza restaurant in New Jersey operates under a long-term lease at below-market rent, with an established location adjacent to a large medical office complex. The turnkey asset sale allows a qualified buyer to open quickly without construction, permitting delays, or lease negotiations. The combination of a below-market lease, fully equipped facility, and a defined kosher consumer market creates a compelling entry point for a kosher operator seeking an established location.

Retirement Sale
May 14

Profitable Established American Diner for Sale in New Jersey

NJ
$295KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$209K
Multiple:1.4x
Why Buy

A family-operated diner serving traditional American cuisine with a deeply loyal neighborhood customer base built over decades at the same location. The business generates strong discretionary earnings relative to its asking price, reflecting operational efficiency and consistent demand. The long-standing community presence and simple business model make this an attractive acquisition for an owner-operator seeking immediate cash flow.

Sticky CustomersRetirement Sale
May 13

Established Profitable Bagel Shop for Sale in New York, NJ

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NJ
$900KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$300K
Multiple:3.0x
Why Buy

This bagel shop in the New York metro area generates over $700,000 in annual revenue and $300,000 in owner earnings, operating under a favorable below-market lease that significantly enhances profitability. The bagel category commands deep consumer loyalty in the Northeast, and established neighborhood shops benefit from daily repeat patronage that is difficult for new entrants to capture. The combination of strong earnings, below-market occupancy costs, and proven demand make this a compelling food service acquisition.

May 12

Sports Bar And Restaurant for Sale in New York, NJ

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NJ
$2.4MFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$210K
Multiple:11.4x
Why Buy

This New Jersey sports bar and restaurant operates from a large free-standing building on a multi-acre highway-visible site with extensive parking, generating approximately $1.4 million in annual revenue with full bar and dining capabilities across multiple seating areas including an outdoor deck. The facility received a complete top-to-bottom renovation, and the property's highway location and scale create a defensible physical presence difficult for competitors to replicate. Financing is available to qualified buyers, and real estate ownership is included in the asking price.

May 9

Profitable Turnkey Pizza Restaurant for Sale in New Jersey

NJ
$225KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$150K
Multiple:1.5x
Why Buy

This top-rated pizza restaurant in Passaic County, New Jersey is fully equipped with newer, high-quality kitchen infrastructure and carries hundreds of positive online reviews reflecting strong community loyalty and food quality. Located in a busy high-end strip mall with consistent foot traffic and an affluent surrounding customer base, the business benefits from exceptional visibility and repeat patronage. Healthy owner earnings and a turnkey setup allow a new owner to generate cash flow from day one without major capital investment.

Recurring RevenueSticky Customers
May 4

Mediterranean Restaurant for Sale in New Jersey

NJ
$370KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$160K
Multiple:2.3x
Why Buy

This established Mediterranean restaurant in Bergen County, New Jersey occupies a high-visibility location with ample parking and seating for 70 guests, serving a loyal and repeat clientele in an affluent suburban market. The turnkey setup and quality cuisine position this as an attractive opportunity for an experienced owner-operator seeking immediate cash flow. Favorable demographics and a proven concept reduce the risk typically associated with restaurant acquisitions.

Sticky Customers
Apr 28

Deli & Sandwich Shop for Sale in New Jersey

NJ
$175KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$103K
Multiple:1.7x
Why Buy

This long-standing deli has operated for over four decades in a high-visibility strip mall location on a state highway in New Jersey, serving a loyal base of local regulars with a diverse, all-day menu. Consistent daily foot traffic and a broad customer demographic support multiple revenue streams throughout the day, with discretionary earnings of $103K on a $215K asking price. The multi-decade operating history and streamlined staff make for a stable, low-risk acquisition with room for a motivated owner-operator to expand hours or catering.

Sticky Customers
Apr 27

Established Profitable Bbq Restaurant for Sale in New Jersey

NJ
$150KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$72K
Multiple:2.1x
Why Buy

This barbecue restaurant is located in a densely populated, high-traffic area of northern New Jersey with access to an affluent customer base. The business has historically generated strong net profits and offers a turnkey setup in a fully built-out space. A new owner-operator willing to re-engage the operation stands to recapture significant earnings potential from an already-proven concept.

Apr 27

Fast Food Franchise Restaurant for Sale in New Jersey

NJ
$225KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$190K
Multiple:1.2x
Why Buy

This quick-service franchise unit located inside a major New Jersey mall generates $190K in annual cash flow and can be operated without full-time owner presence. Mall-based food concepts benefit from built-in foot traffic, predictable operating hours, and an established franchise system that reduces operational complexity. A motivated seller creates an opportunity to acquire a profitable, immediately operational unit at a favorable price.

Apr 25

European Bakery Cafe Franchise for Sale in New Jersey

NJ
$1.5MFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$250K
Multiple:6.0x
Why Buy

This established European-style bakery café franchise operates in a high-traffic commercial corridor in northern New Jersey, serving a loyal customer base of morning commuters and afternoon shoppers with freshly baked pastries, breads, and specialty beverages. With $250K in SDE on a $1.5M asking price, the business is supported by proven franchise systems, trained staff, and a prime high-visibility location. Growth channels including catering, delivery, and digital ordering remain underdeveloped, providing near-term upside for a growth-oriented operator.

Sticky 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

Cafe With Real Estate for Sale in Philadelphia, NJ

Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, NJ
$610KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$53K
Multiple:11.6x
Why Buy

This family-owned cafe in Southern New Jersey includes the underlying real estate in the sale, providing a buyer with both a cash-flowing operating business and a tangible property asset. Established in 2020, the cafe has built a loyal repeat customer base and cultivated lasting community relationships through consistent operations and quality menu offerings. The combined business and real estate package offers a compelling value proposition for a buyer seeking a community-oriented hospitality asset with property ownership upside.

Recurring RevenueSticky Customers
Apr 20

Bagel & Deli Cafe for Sale in New Jersey

NJ
$890KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$223K
Multiple:4.0x
Why Buy

This New York-style bagel and deli cafe in Northern New Jersey serves strong breakfast and lunch demand from a loyal repeat customer base in an affluent, high-traffic market. The operation is built around fresh in-house production with experienced staff managing daily baking and service, creating consistent quality that drives customer retention. A premium market position, combined with meaningful owner earnings and a dine-in and grab-and-go format, makes this a compelling acquisition for an experienced food service operator.

Sticky CustomersRecurring Revenue
Apr 18

Indian Restaurant for Sale in New Jersey

NJ
$189KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$38K
Multiple:5.0x
Why Buy

This Indian restaurant in the northern New Jersey area has maintained over 25 years of continuous operation, building a loyal customer base around quality, authenticity, and consistency led by an experienced culinary team. The business emphasizes fresh, locally sourced ingredients and has a well-established reputation that supports steady repeat patronage. This is a turnkey acquisition for a buyer seeking a stable, long-tenured restaurant operation with a proven concept.

Sticky Customers
Apr 18

Fast Casual Burger Franchise for Sale in New Jersey

NJ
$295KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$225K
Multiple:1.3x
Why Buy

This nationally recognized fast-casual burger and wings franchise in New Jersey operates from a high-visibility standalone corner property on a major traffic corridor, generating over $1 million in annual sales with strong dine-in, takeout, and delivery demand. The streamlined franchise system requires no chef and maintains an efficient labor structure, producing strong cash flow suitable for both owner-operators and semi-absentee investors. Franchise infrastructure, brand recognition, and operational simplicity make this a compelling turnkey acquisition with additional upside through local marketing.

Sticky CustomersGrowth Trajectory
Apr 17

Restaurant Franchise for Sale in New Jersey

NJ
$449KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$120K
Multiple:3.7x
Why Buy

This southern New Jersey fast-casual restaurant franchise unit operates under a national brand and generates nearly one million dollars in annual sales, delivering meaningful owner profit in a proven dining concept with a loyal regional following. The franchise structure provides a new owner with brand recognition, supply chain access, and operational playbooks that reduce execution risk. The asking price is positioned to attract SBA-eligible buyers seeking an entry into the franchise food-service sector.

Recurring Revenue
Apr 16

Pizza Restaurant for Sale in New Jersey

NJ
$130KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$130K
Multiple:1.0x
Why Buy

This dine-in pizza restaurant in New Jersey seats approximately 50 guests and generates roughly $520,000 in annual revenue, with strong SDE relative to the asking price. The business is active across multiple third-party delivery platforms, providing diversified revenue channels and broad consumer reach. A motivated seller and a multi-year lease with renewal option create favorable acquisition conditions for a buyer ready to move quickly.

Recurring Revenue
Apr 16

Asian Fusion Restaurant for Sale in New Jersey

NJ
$200KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$120K
Multiple:1.7x
Why Buy

This Asian fusion restaurant in Union County, New Jersey blends Vietnamese-inspired cuisine with contemporary offerings including poke bowls, ramen, and bubble tea, operating under a streamlined, systems-driven model that requires no professional chef. The menu is built around standardized preparation processes, supporting consistent quality and operational efficiency across a broad, multi-daypart customer base. The business generates SDE well above breakeven relative to the asking price, offering a compelling unit economics profile for a first-time or experienced restaurant operator.

Growth Trajectory
Apr 16

Korean Franchise Restaurant for Sale in New Jersey

NJ
$790KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$344K
Multiple:2.3x
Why Buy

This Korean BBQ and comfort food franchise in Bergen County, New Jersey operates under a well-known international brand in a premium, high-traffic trade area, generating approximately $344,000 in annual SDE. The concept offers a broad menu of authentic Korean dishes supported by standardized kitchen systems that require no specialized chef, making it accessible to a range of owner-operators. Strong dine-in, takeout, and delivery channels serve a stable and growing repeat customer base in a demographically favorable market.

Sticky Customers
Apr 14

Established Profitable Pizza Restaurant for Sale in New Jersey

NJ
$580KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$280K
Multiple:2.1x
Why Buy

This well-regarded pizzeria has cultivated a loyal customer base through consistent product quality, a welcoming atmosphere, and strong word-of-mouth referrals in the New Jersey market. The business is fully equipped with established processes that allow a new owner to begin operations immediately upon acquisition. With solid cash flow and a recognizable local presence, this opportunity suits both experienced restaurateurs and first-time buyers in the food and beverage sector.

Retirement SaleSticky CustomersGrowth Trajectory
Apr 13

Bakery & Bagel Shop for Sale in New Jersey

NJ
$100KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$94K
Multiple:1.1x
Why Buy

A bakery and bagel shop in New Jersey generating nearly $94K in owner earnings on a $100K asking price, reflecting exceptional cash flow efficiency for a food service business. Located on a main commercial avenue in a desirable area with recent renovations, the business benefits from strong local foot traffic. The near-parity between asking price and annual owner earnings creates an attractive payback profile for a buyer.

Sticky Customers
Apr 11

Turnkey Profitable Deli And Bakery for Sale in New Jersey

NJ
$115KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$122K
Multiple:0.9x
Why Buy

This established deli and bakery is fully built out for food service operations in a high-visibility, high-foot-traffic commercial area in New Jersey, requiring no construction permits for a new owner to begin operating. The business has demonstrated steady revenue growth and benefits from its position in an active food and dining destination that draws consistent consumer demand. The turnkey nature of the opportunity allows a buyer to bypass the lengthy permitting and build-out timelines common in the area, accelerating the path to generating income.

Growth Trajectory
Apr 6

Fast Casual Restaurant for Sale in New Jersey

NJ
$190KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$110K
Multiple:1.7x
Why Buy

This fully equipped fast casual restaurant space in Union County, New Jersey is available as a turnkey asset sale with over $250K invested in build-out and equipment. The high-foot-traffic location supports a variety of cuisine concepts, giving a new operator flexibility to retain the existing model or reposition entirely. With $110K in SDE, the business offers strong cash-on-cash returns relative to the $190K asking price.

Low Margins

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many food & beverage businesses are for sale in New Jersey?
Searcher OS currently tracks 289 businesses for sale in New Jersey, aggregated daily from broker websites and the major marketplaces. 18 of them were listed in the last 7 days. Every listing is de-identified — you see the financials and metro area first, and unlock full details free.
How much does a food & beverage business cost in New Jersey?
The median asking price of current listings is $418,000, and average seller's discretionary earnings run around $219,000. Most small businesses trade at a multiple of cash flow, so compare the asking price against earnings rather than revenue.
What multiple of earnings do food & beverage businesses in New Jersey list for?
Across the 170 food & beverage businesses currently browsable in New Jersey, the median asking price is $418K and the median seller's discretionary earnings (SDE) is $170K. The median asking price works out to 2.7x SDE. Multiples vary with size, growth, and owner dependence, so treat this as a benchmark rather than a rule.
Can I buy a New Jersey food & beverage business with an SBA loan?
Usually, yes. Most businesses in this size range qualify for SBA 7(a) acquisition financing, which typically covers up to 90% of the purchase price on a 10-year term, leaving a 10–15% down payment. Lenders look for steady cash flow that covers the loan payments with room to spare (debt service coverage), so listings with documented earnings are the easiest to finance.
How do I find food & beverage businesses for sale in New Jersey before they hit the big marketplaces?
Most listings appear on individual broker websites days or weeks before they reach the national marketplaces. Searcher OS scrapes those broker sites daily and matches new New Jersey food & beverage listings against your acquisition criteria, so you can be the first call instead of one of fifty.

Buying a Food & Beverage Business in New Jersey

Buying a food & beverage business in New Jersey pairs a sector you can evaluate with a market you can drive to. Restaurants, cafes, and food service Common business types include Restaurants, Cafes, Catering, Food Trucks, Bars, Bakeries.

When you compare food & beverage listings in New Jersey, look past the asking price: verify seller's discretionary earnings against tax returns, understand how much revenue is recurring versus project-based, and gauge how dependent the business is on the current owner. Most listings in this range qualify for SBA 7(a) financing with 10–15% down, so a deal's debt service coverage matters as much as its headline price. These guides cover the fundamentals:

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