North Carolina

Restaurants and Food Businesses For Sale in North Carolina

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Cafe for Sale in Vibrant NoDa Neighborhood: Ready for Your Brand!

Charlotte, NC

Own this turnkey Cafe for Sale in Charlotte, North Carolina, located in the heart of the highly desirable NoDa neighborhood. This fully built out, second generation space offers approximately 1,500...

$199,000

$199,000

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Well-Known Bakery with Café in Premier Shopping District

Wake County, NC

A beloved bakery and dessert café with a 40+ year history is now available for acquisition. Known for its iconic signature cake recipe and highly creative custom designs, this business has become a...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $85,979

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Turnkey Cafe and Bakery for Sale in Morrisville NC

Morrisville, NC

Own this Cafe and Bakery for Sale in a great location serving the Cary and Morrisville communities. Buy this bakery café asset in Morrisville, NC and step into service on day one, surrounded by strong...

$175,000

$175,000

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Charlotte Area Italian Restaurant for Sale! Over $300K Owner Benefit

Charlotte, NC

This Italian Restaurant for Sale in a thriving Charlotte suburb presents a rare opportunity to acquire a profitable, long established business with exceptional financial performance. With 2024 sales...

$875,000

$875,000

Cash Flow: $349,781

BBQ Restaurant Real Estate for Sale! Over $350k Owner Benefit!

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Concord, NC

This Profitable BBQ Restaurant with Real Estate for Sale presents an exceptional opportunity for a hands on owner ready to take the reins of a thriving and well established operation. Spanning...

$3,200,000

$3,200,000

Cash Flow: $483,681

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

High traffic Restaurant Tavern for sale right outside the city

Charlotte, NC

Established Neighborhood Tavern & Bar – Prime Charlotte Location Turnkey opportunity to acquire a well-established, high-traffic neighborhood tavern in one of Charlotte’s most desirable and centrally...

$499,000

$499,000

Turn key established profitable restaurant in Historic waterfront town

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Hertford, NC

Opportunities rarely become available for a someone to step into a thriving, established business... through hard work and dedication the owners have created a local favorite with everything from a...

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$975,000

$975,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Excellent Opportunity in great downtown Wilson location

North Carolina

ESTABLISHED AMERICAN RESTAURANT - WILSON, NC This turnkey restaurant operation presents an exceptional opportunity in Wilson's rapidly developing downtown corridor. Keep the concept, open your own...

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$45,000

$45,000

Ballantyne Restaurant for Sale in High Traffic Spot: Make it Yours!

Charlotte, NC

Own this Restaurant for Sale in Ballantyne, one of the most desirable submarkets in Charlotte, NC. Situated in a high traffic corridor with strong daytime and evening populations, this second...

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$199,000

$199,000

Ballantyne Restaurant for Sale in a High Traffic Corridor!!

Charlotte, NC

Buy this Restaurant for Sale in Ballantyne and step into a fully built out, second generation restaurant and bar in one of Charlotte's most sought after submarkets. Offered by We Sell Restaurants,...

$599,000

$599,000

Prime SouthPark Restaurant for Sale with Bar and Patio!!

Charlotte, NC

Buy this Restaurant for Sale in SouthPark Charlotte and step into a true second generation opportunity with a full bar setup and flexible indoor outdoor dining. Offered by We Sell Restaurants, this...

$499,000

$499,000

Plug-and-Play Franchise Smoothie Shop

Charlotte, NC

Wonderful opportunity to purchase a Tropical Smoothie Cafe location where the franchisor is not offering any more franchise locations. All furniture, fixtures, and equipment are included. Inventory...

$475,000

$475,000

Highly Profitable Turnkey Craft Brewery & Restaurant – $381K Cash Flow

$995,000 - Wake Forest, NC

$995,000

Wake Forest, NC

Thomas Manglaviti

MC Business Advisors

Immaculate Hendersonville Favorite

Henderson County, NC

Current owner has worked over a decade to establish this popular evening destination restaurant as one of Hendersonville’s most highly regarded menus, but, after over 40 years in hospitality, now it’s...

$399,000

$399,000

Cash Flow: $154,000

Fruit Bouquet Franchise

Asheville, NC

This is a 60% margin business you can run from your home kitchen. Expansion into floral and baked goods delivery is easily accomplished at no extra cost and is run through corporate software same as...

$75,000

$75,000

Cash Flow: $15,000

Scott Pool

Transworld Business Advisors of Cha

Serving Mecklenburg County, NC

Transworld is a world leader in the sale of businesses and commercial real estate. Our agents are highly skilled marketing professionals that are connected to the most powerful network of qualified buyers available.

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Franchise Potential in High-Growth Restaurant

Columbus County, NC

LISTING ID # 37231 Ever wanted to own a business with true franchise potential? This profitable breakfast and lunch restaurant offers decades of proven success and a scalable model built for growth....

$225,000

$225,000

Cash Flow: $102,000

Turn-Key Craft Beer, Wine, and Alternative Beverage Shops

Cumberland County, NC

Recession-Resistant Multi-Location Beverage Retailer – Semi-Absentee, Strong Cash Flow Location: Central North Carolina Industry: Retail – Specialty Beverage Reason for Sale: Owner focusing on other...

$355,000

$355,000

Cash Flow: $102,308

Award winning burger restaurant of eight years

Southport, NC

Small 30 seat hamburger restaurant, homemade sandwiches beer and wine. Eight years in business and the owners have had restaurants for 30 years...

$400,000

$400,000

Well-Established turn-key Vineyard-Winery and Event Venue for sale

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Mount Airy, NC

Well-Established Turn-Key Vineyard-Winery and Event Venue for Sale Located in the scenic foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Mount Airy, NC, this exceptional winery and event venue represents a...

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$2,200,000

$2,200,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Turnkey Franchise Opportunity- Established with growth potential

Raleigh, NC

This established franchise is now available for a motivated local owner to step in and grow the business. Located in a high-visibility, high-traffic area, this turnkey opportunity includes a fully...

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$175,000

$175,000

Cash Flow: $135,000

Very Busy Business For Sale in Robeson County NC

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Robeson County, NC

We are a 78 seat inside dining restaurant. We also have a drive thru. Take out orders are 75% of our sales. We serve a large variety of items, and have been a family owned business since 1989. Our...

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Turn-Key 28-Season Coastal Restaurant with Untapped Rev Potential

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Hatteras, NC

SANDBAR & GRILLE - COASTAL ENTERTAINMENT DESTINATION $1.65M Investment Opportunity | Outer Banks, North Carolina EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Sandbar & Grille represents a rare opportunity to acquire a turn-key...

$1,650,000

$1,650,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Premium Juice & Smoothie Bar for Sale – High-Growth Health Business

$465,000 - Greensboro, NC

$465,000

Greensboro, NC

Raul Salas

Highly profitable restaurant for sale

Durham, NC

Established Indian restaurant located in Durham, NC, offering exceptional profitability and growth potential in a prime high-traffic location. This turnkey operation generates $720,000 in annual...

$199,000

$199,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

Downtown Corner Bagel Shop + Building

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Franklin, NC

Established carry-out bagel shop with real estate located on a prominent corner lot in a highly touristed downtown area with strong pedestrian traffic and excellent visibility. This offering includes...

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$489,000

$489,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Huntersville Food Truck for Sale Mobile Kitchen Ready to Launch

Huntersville, NC

Own this Food Truck for Sale in Huntersville, North Carolina, and take advantage of strong demand for mobile dining, festivals, brewery partnerships, and corporate catering. Offered by We Sell...

$80,000

$80,000

Mobile food unit

Raleigh, NC

ESTABLISHED MOBILE PIZZA TRAILER - RALEIGH, NC This profitable mobile pizza operation presents an exceptional opportunity for an entrepreneur seeking entry into North Carolina's thriving food service...

$59,995

$59,995

Cash Flow: $83,264

Established Hookah Bar for Sale: Patio Seating, Ready to Open!

Charlotte, NC

Buy this Hookah Bar for Sale in Charlotte, NC and step into a second generation lounge built for nightlife and flexibility. Located in Mecklenburg County, this opportunity offers approximately 1,724...

$349,000

$349,000

Franchise for Sale in Charlotte with over $264K in Annual Cash Flow!

Charlotte, NC

Buy this Charlotte Franchise for Sale in Mecklenburg County and step into a well run, high performing operation with established systems and consistent demand. Offered by We Sell Restaurants, this...

$499,000

$499,000

Cash Flow: $264,622

Thriving Specialty Dessert & Beverage Brand – 5 Units & Growing

Wake County, NC

A rare opportunity to acquire a fast-growing specialty beverage and dessert brand with five established locations across one of the Southeast's fastest-growing metro markets. Founded in 2017, the...

$1,300,000

$1,300,000

EBITDA: $258,223

Turn-key Ski Burger Restaurant at Historic White Lake

Elizabethtown, NC

Ski Burger has a long tradition at the lake that serving award winning breakfast and lunch. The lunch menu offers fresh locally ground beef. Ski Burger is home to the “Be Back Burger, It’s so good...

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$212,000

$212,000

Diner/Restaurant Great Location

Marble, NC

urnkey Opportunity!! Diner/Restaurant in Marble, NC, is now available for sale. This high-traffic location features a 30-seat diner and includes all equipment and tools to continue to run this great...

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$499,900

$499,900

Tarantelli’s Italian Rest. – $2.9M Revenue Downtown Icon

$850,000 - Wilmington, NC

$850,000

Wilmington, NC

Chris Thorpe

Midtown Mergers & Acquisitions

Turnkey Bar + Real Estate | Rooftop Stage | Highway Frontage

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Murphy, NC

This offering represents a rare combination of a successful operating bar and fee-simple commercial real estate in a high-visibility mountain market. Situated on 0.56 acres along the county’s primary...

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$550,000

$550,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Eternal Sunshine Cafe - Award-Winning Brunch Spot with Loyal Following

Wilmington, NC

Own one of Wilmington’s most recognized and celebrated daytime restaurants. A fully operational, award-winning brunch cafe with over a decade of goodwill, a loyal customer base, and a strong social...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $110,000

REDUCED-Turn Key- Profitable, Busy Bar & Food Service Business

Canton, NC

REDUCED PRICE for this TURN KEY Extremely Popular, Busy and Very Profitable Bar and Food Service Business. The Business which is situated in WNC within miles of Asheville, has a Great Location with...

$279,000

$279,000

Cash Flow: $137,372

Thriving Semi-Absentee Pizza Restaurant!!!

Mecklenburg County, NC

ZERO DOWN TOTAL FINANCING COMBINED WITH A 50% owner financing option is available, this is a great business opportunity!! Picture yourself owning this beloved pizza restaurant that's been serving the...

$1,400,000

$1,400,000

Cash Flow: $544,000

Destination Restaurant on the River. Turnkey and Poised for Growth.

Lillington, NC

A well-established, turn-key riverfront restaurant located in Lillington, North Carolina, offering a rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational dining concept with experienced management and...

$250,000

$250,000

Exclusive Charlotte Entertainment Concept – Now Available for Purchase

Charlotte, NC

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a high-performing experiential hospitality brand in one of the Southeast’s most dynamic urban growth markets. With strong cash flow, a loyal customer base, and a...

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$3,650,000

$3,650,000

EBITDA: $930,000

SBA Approved Absentee Eatery With Strong Catering & AMAZING Location

Pinehurst, NC

This is an incredible opportunity for anyone looking to enter the restaurant industry. This eatery has several things going for it. It has an incredible location that garners it almost-guaranteed...

$349,900

$349,900

Cash Flow: $133,000

Sherrye Coggiola

Transworld Business Advisors of UpstateSC & AshevilleWNC

Serving Buncombe County, NC

You can benefit from the experience of over 40 years helping folks sell businesses, buy businesses, or grow their franchise. Our offices and team serve our clients in The Upstate of South Carolina, and Western North Carolina (WNC) with pride, passion and for you to profit. Whether you're in Greenville, Spartanburg, Asheville, Highlands, Black Mountain, Laurens, Fountain Inn, Simpsonville, Landrum, Tryon, Anderson, Clemson, Saluda, Waynesville, Taylors, Greer, Five Forks, Swannanoa, Abbeville, Greenwood, Weaverville, Clemson, Seneca, Gaffney, Chester, Hendersonville, Flat Rock, Clinton, Cashiers, Franklin, Pickens, Powdersville or surrounding areas, this is the team you can count on to get the job done. We've assisted buyers and sellers of all businesses. Buy or sell retail, restaurants, landscaping, hospitality, manufacturing, franchises, automotive, pet related, e-commerce, massage, medical practices, accounting firms, construction, CBD, dent repair, winery, vacation rentals, liquor stores, c-stores, you name it, you get the help you need to buy, sell or franchise your ideal business. Sell Your Business. Buy Your Business. Franchise Your Business.

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Successful Vietnamese & Seafood Restaurant in Southern NC

North Carolina

This established seafood restaurant, priced at $330,000, offers an incredible opportunity for an owner/operator. Located in a busy supermarket parking lot on a prime street, the restaurant benefits...

$330,000

$330,000

Cash Flow: $150,000

Asheville North Carolina Restaurant & Bar for Sale – Million Dollar St

Asheville, NC

Asheville North Carolina Restaurant & Bar for Sale – Million Dollar State of the Art Build Out – Fully Equipped Turnkey Asheville North Carolina Restaurant & Bar for Sale 2400/SF. Outdoor Dining. Full...

$225,000

$225,000

Turn-Key Success: Very Profitable Coffee Shop w/ 20+ years of Loyalty

$295,000 - Boone, NC

$295,000

Boone, NC

North Carolina’s Largest Shared Commercial Kitchen Platform

Charlotte, NC

Offered for sale is a turnkey, scalable and profitable co-working kitchen rental business with three attractive locations in North Carolina. A hub for entrepreneurs in the food industry, this business...

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $79,412

REDUCED -Unique Farm to Table Restaurant-Great Reputation

Transylvania County, NC

REDUCED PRICE--TURN KEY- SELLER FINANCING OFFERED Subject to Approval. Opportunity Not to Be Missed--Looking For an Awesome Farm To Table Restaurant Purchase ??--Look No Further than this Specialty...

$280,000

$280,000

Cash Flow: $165,681

Scalable & Lucrative Experiential Dining Business For Sale in NC

Asheville, NC

Own an existing, successful fondue restaurant supported by 45-years of YoY success and a legacy brand name. Path to Ownership: This will be a reconditioned restaurant renovated into a Melting Pot...

$538,386

$538,386

Charlotte: Family Entertainment Center, Bowling, Bar, Trampoline park

Charlotte, NC

Full Family Entertainment Center for sale. Join the explosive growth in the family entertainment industry. Established franchise with over 10 years of experience and leader in the industry. The center...

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$4,100,000

$4,100,000

EBITDA: $1,005,000

Uptown Charlotte Restaurant for Sale! Strong Location!

Charlotte, NC

Own this turn key, second generation Restaurant for Sale in Uptown Charlotte, positioned in one of the city's most walkable and high demand districts. Offering approximately 5,000 square feet with...

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$150,000

$150,000

Vibrant South End Restaurant for Sale with Bar and Patio!

Charlotte, NC

Buy this second generation Restaurant for Sale in South End Charlotte and skip the time and expense of a new build out. Offered by We Sell Restaurants, this turnkey location delivers a complete...

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$550,000

$550,000

Restaurant for Sale! 900K in Sales! Earns 6 Figures! Seller Finance!

Louisburg, NC

Profitable North Carolina Restaurant for Sale doing $910,000 in sales and putting High Six Figure Earnings in the owner's pocket is yours with seller financing! This location has it all! Loyal...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $197,800

Lumberton NC Pizza Franchise for Sale! Turnkey and Ready to Go!

Lumberton, NC

Own a proven Pizza Franchise for Sale as a turnkey asset sale in Lumberton, North Carolina. This second generation restaurant features a complete buildout that saves time and money, allowing a new...

$150,000

$150,000

Greenville NC Franchise Restaurant for Sale! $199K Profit for Owner!

Greenville, NC

Buy this second generation Food Franchise for Sale in Greenville, North Carolina and skip the build out delays that drain time, capital, and uncertainty. This fully equipped quick service space is...

$280,000

$280,000

Cash Flow: $199,289

Established Restaurant Real Estate for Sale Near Uptown CLT!

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Charlotte, NC

This Profitable Restaurant with Real Estate is a rare and exciting opportunity to own a Established Business AND the property it operates on an increasingly hard to find combination in the booming...

$2,999,000

$2,999,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Profitable Japanese Steakhouse Restaurant for Sale in Winston Salem

Winston Salem, NC

This profitable Japanese steakhouse Restaurant for Sale in Winston Salem delivers an exceptional opportunity for a qualified buyer seeking strong earnings, established operations, and SBA lending...

$599,000

$599,000

Cash Flow: $395,627

Buy or Sell a Restaurant and Food Business in North Carolina
Market OverviewListed for Sale
Number of Businesses Analyzed120
Median Asking Price$357,500
Median Reported Revenue$900,000
Median Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings$150,000
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.

Asking Price

Lower QuartileMedianUpper Quartile
$250,000$357,500$749,625

Market Financial Highlights

The financial data presented here is an aggregation of reported revenue and earnings of Restaurants and Food Businesses for sale in North Carolina.

BoundRevenueSeller’s Discretionary Earnings
Lower Quartile$565,426$94,000
Median$900,000$150,000
Upper Quartile$1,582,038$250,000

Valuation Multiples

The valuation multiples listed below are derived from asking price, revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings of Restaurants and Food Businesses listed for sale in North Carolina.

BoundRevenue MultipleEarnings Multiple
Lower Quartile0.352.06
Median0.472.60
Upper Quartile0.673.33
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FAQ's

How much does it cost to buy a Restaurant and Food Business in North Carolina?

The median asking price for an established Restaurant and Food Business in North Carolina is $357,500, though prices range from under $250,000 to well over $749,625.

How much do Restaurants and Food Businesses owners in North Carolina earn?

The median reported revenue of Restaurants and Food Businesses in North Carolina is $900,000 and owners earn a median of $150,000, which includes the owners salary and any other financial benefits they receive.

How do I value a Restaurant and Food Business?

Valuing a business is a complex process, but buyers and sellers often turn to the local market to understand how businesses are priced. Based on our most recent analysis of Restaurants and Food Businesses in North Carolina, revenue multiples range from 0.35 to 0.67, with a median of 0.47. Earning multiples range from 2.06 to 3.33, with the median at 2.60. This means the typical Restaurant and Food Business in North Carolina may ask for around 0.47 times its annual revenue, and 2.60 times its annual owner earnings.

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