North Carolina

American Restaurants For Sale in North Carolina

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Profitable Hospitality Opportunity Coastal Region

SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE

North Carolina

An exceptional and rare opportunity to acquire a portfolio of established, interconnected restaurant and bar businesses operating under a cohesive and highly profitable ecosystem located in the...

$2,900,000

EBITDA: $900,000

$2,900,000

EBITDA: $900,000

SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE

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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...

$375,555

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$375,555

Morehead City Waterfront district

Morehead City, NC

Profitable American restaurant in Morehead City's prime waterfront district offering exceptional value at $195,000 with $600,000 annual revenue and significant growth potential under active...

$149,500

13

$149,500

High-Traffic Mall Burger Restaurant for Sale – Turnkey Opportunity

Greensboro, NC

Excellent opportunity to acquire a fully operational burger restaurant located in a high-traffic mall food court. This established concept benefits from strong daily foot traffic, consistent lunch and...

$50,000

$50,000

Own The Legendary City Drive In - The "Front Porch" of Spruce Pine, NC

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Spruce Pine, NC

The Iconic Citi Drive-In: A Rare Legacy Opportunity Own a Piece of History—While You Make Your Own. For the first time in decades, the legendary City Drive-In is available for acquisition. A...

$1,375,000

Cash Flow: $370,000

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$1,375,000

Cash Flow: $370,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Own a Urban Bird Hot Chicken Franchise
Start Up

Urban Bird Hot Chicken Franchise Opportunity - Join the Fast-Growing Hot Chicken Revolution Established in 2020, Urban Bird Hot Chicken represents a prime investment opportunity in one of the...

$35,000

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$35,000

Iconic Deli & Sandwich Shop, serving the Triad-Piedmont Area

North Carolina

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established deli that has been serving its community for 25+ years. Known for quality food, exceptional customer service, and a loyal customer base, the...

$190,000

$190,000

Cash Flow: $70,000

Established Restaurant with Upside Vibrant NC Foothills location

Lincoln County, NC

Don’t miss this opportunity to own your own thriving restaurant in the heart of a charming retail district within the beautiful Piedmont, North Carolina region. This American fare restaurant has...

$249,000

$249,000

Cash Flow: $95,000

BBQ Bar and Grill for Sale with Food Trucks in Cary, NC

Cary, NC

Buy this Bar and Grill for Sale in Cary, North Carolina and take over a proven second generation restaurant space in sought after Wake County. At approximately 2,800 square feet with 52 indoor seats...

$449,000

$449,000

Keep the Smoke Rolling or Bring Your Concept Bar and Grill for Sale

Cary, NC

Live the dream of restaurant ownership with this Bar and Grill for Sale in the heart of the Raleigh market. This established BBQ concept is your chance to own a piece of the South's culinary tradition...

$299,000

$299,000

NY Style Deli has Proven Profits, Loyal Customers, Ready for New Owner

Charlotte, NC

Own a neighborhood institution! This authentic, New York-style deli has dominated the South Charlotte food scene for decades along with highly profitable years. Known for its unmatched consistency,...

$297,000

$297,000

Cash Flow: $128,000

This Iconic Burger Joint Franchise is Ripe for a New Owner Operator

Charlotte, NC

Step into a lucrative ownership opportunity with this high-volume burger franchise in the heart of Charlotte’s most vibrant retail corridor. Situated in a premier power center anchored by national...

$129,000

$129,000

Cash Flow: $76,770

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

Latin restaurant in great area - great income

Greensboro, NC

Have statements ready to show profits. Beautiful restaurant in downtown greensboro. . 3 stories....

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$550,000

$550,000

Cash Flow: $1,980,067

Established Fast-Casual Burger Franchise in High-Growth Triangle Area

Durham County, NC

Take advantage of the opportunity to acquire a well-known national fast-casual burger franchise located in one of the Triangle's most rapidly growing commercial corridors. This turnkey operation...

$495,000

$495,000

Cash Flow: $280,000

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Transworld Business Advisors of Charlotte

Serving Mecklenburg County, NC

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Restaurant For Sale - Established and Profitable

New Hanover County, NC

A highly regarded and profitable restaurant with strong local brand awareness and an established customer base is on the market. The business has built an excellent reputation in the market through...

$499,000

$499,000

Cash Flow: $230,000

Charlotte Restaurant for Sale with Huge Production Kitchen!

Charlotte, NC

Own this Restaurant for Sale in Charlotte and take advantage of a rare second generation opportunity featuring a massive production kitchen, expansive dining areas, and a highly desirable location....

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$199,000

$199,000

Ragin' Vegan QSR Restaurant For Sale - $1MM+ Annual Revenue

Charlotte, NC

Looking to Capitalize on the Plant-Based Trend? 50% Seller-Financing Offered to Qualified Buyers National Restaurant Properties is pleased to present this opportunity to purchase a thriving Vegan QSR...

$275,000

$275,000

Cash Flow: $200,000

Confidential Legacy Restaurant For Sale

Wilmington, NC

This confidential offering presents an opportunity to acquire a freestanding ±4,000 SF restaurant property situated on a highly visible ±1 acre site along the Market Street corridor in Wilmington,...

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

Cash Flow: $2,137,931

Absentee Cajun Seafood Franchise in Growing Charlotte Suburb

Mecklenburg County, NC

Founded in January 2023, the Company is a casual sit-down restaurant specializing in Cajun seafood boils, Po'Boys, and craft cocktails. Operating as a semi-absentee franchise in the rapidly growing...

$315,000

$315,000

Cash Flow: $170,000

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

Restaurant for Sale Near Lake Norman Fine Dining Space!

Charlotte, NC

Step into a proven second generation Restaurant for Sale in Charlotte, ideally positioned near the Lake Norman area, known for strong dining demand and a customer base that frequents restaurants...

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$499,000

$499,000

Cary NC Grocery Butcher Shop & Restaurant for Sale with Dining Area

Cary, NC

Buy this grocery market, butcher shop, and Restaurant for Sale in Cary, North Carolina and step into a fully built out, highly versatile food and beverage concept in one of the Triangle's fastest...

2

$475,000

$475,000

Cash Flow: $130,899

Multi Unit Restaurants for Sale $1.6M Owner Benefit and Real Estate!

Charlotte, NC

Buy this profitable Multi Unit Restaurants for Sale group in Charlotte, North Carolina and step into unmatched scale, revenue, and cash flow. Presented by We Sell Restaurants, this portfolio delivers...

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$7,925,000

$7,925,000

Cash Flow: $1,664,891

Papa Johns Pizza Profitable FT Staff Turnkey Ready Huge Delivery Area

Mount Olive, NC

Established Pap John's for sale with consistent sales and turnkey ready. Comes with all equipment needed as well as a fully trained staff to keep operations running smoothly. Owner can be active or...

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$75,000

$75,000

EBITDA: $55,000

Turnkey Restaurant for Sale in popular Ballantyne Area!

Charlotte, NC

Discover an exceptional opportunity to own a fully equipped, turn key Restaurant for Sale in one of South Charlotte's most desirable and high traffic areas. Located in a thriving shopping center...

$125,000

$125,000

South Charlotte Restaurant for Sale!! Over $430k Owner Benefit!

Charlotte, NC

This Restaurant for Sale in South Charlotte represents a rare opportunity to acquire a profitable and well established business in one of Charlotte's most desirable and high growth areas. With 2026...

$1,100,000

$1,100,000

Cash Flow: $438,270

Prime NoDa Location! Turn Key Restaurant for Sale in Charlotte, NC!

Charlotte, NC

Are you harboring big aspirations for the future? Have you always envisioned yourself as the proud owner of a bustling restaurant? Seize the opportunity now with this turn key Restaurant for Sale in...

$299,000

$299,000

Turnkey Profitable American Restaurant in Prime NC Location

Fayetteville, NC

Turnkey Profitable American Restaurant in Prime NC Location Established in 1984, this family-owned American restaurant represents four decades of culinary tradition and community service in...

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$750,000

$750,000

BBQ Restaurant Real Estate for Sale! Over $483k 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

Hendersonville Steakhouse - Price Reduction

Hendersonville, 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...

$299,000

$299,000

Cash Flow: $154,000

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

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

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

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

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...

$149,000

$149,000

Cash Flow: $197,800

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

Iconic Downtown Greensboro Restaurant Space with 3,000+ SF Patio
Lease Only

Greensboro, NC

ICONIC DOWNTOWN GREENSBORO RESTAURANT SPACE WITH 3,000+ SF PATIO Prime opportunity to lease a distinctive 7,357 SF restaurant space in the heart of downtown Greensboro's thriving Performing Arts...

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$1.9 M Revenue Pub w/Cold Beer & Mountain Air-Perfect Pairing

North Carolina

Step into ownership of a Blue Ridge Craft Beer Destination. This crowd-pleaser offers the chance to build your dream on an already established, strong foundation. With the love and support of the...

$347,776

$347,776

Cash Flow: $132,962

Four Upscale Restaurants – Charlotte and Raleigh

Charlotte, NC

Acquire four upscale restaurant locations in affluent areas of Charlotte and Raleigh, offered together at $8.3M. For upscale concepts trying to expand their current brand, this price point and...

$8,300,000

$8,300,000

EBITDA: $130,000

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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This Legendary BurgerJoint has become Available as the Owner Semi-Ret

Charlotte, NC

If you’re looking to be an owner-operator, of the coolest burger-shakes & fries joint that's completely turnkey, then look no further, because this is the real deal! Established over 13 years, and...

$269,000

$269,000

Cash Flow: $97,000

High End Resaturant/Catering

Winston-Salem, NC

Established restaurant and catering business in central NC. Unique brand with strong location. Owner is semi-present. High quality experience....

$1,050,000

$1,050,000

Cash Flow: $350,000

Established Restaurant For Sale

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

North Carolina

RESTAURANT REAL ESTATE OPPORTUNITY - OUTER BANKS, NC Prime restaurant property available in the historic coastal community on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. This established commercial real estate...

$1,495,000

$1,495,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Established Restaurant For Sale

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Dare County, NC

Long time local and visitors favorite....

$5,000,000

$5,000,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Thriving Breakfast, Bakery & Lunch Spot in Mountain Tourism Market

Penrose, NC

Established in 2017, this highly regarded breakfast and lunch restaurant has quickly become a local favorite by offering locally sourced, from-scratch cuisine in a vibrant and inviting atmosphere, and...

$595,000

$595,000

Cash Flow: $224,000

Turnkey Restaurant for sale in the Heart of Mt Holly!!

Mount Holly, NC

2,400 SF second generation restaurant available for sale located in the Heart of Mt Holly. The business features a freestanding building with adjacent and easy access to parking and is fully equipped...

$165,000

$165,000

Prime Fort Mill Location Up For Grabs

Charlotte, NC

Key-Money Acquisition Opportunity Prime Fort Mill, SC Location Perfect Spot For Latin Fusion, Italian, Brunch or American Pub National Restaurant Properties is pleased to present this opportunity to...

$250,000

$250,000

Established Upscale-Casual Restaurant & Wine Bar

North Carolina

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, locally beloved restaurant and wine bar with nearly two decades of operating history in a thriving mountain community in western North...

$399,900

$399,900

Cash Flow: $165,834

QSR Key-Money Acquisition - Manchester Village - Rock Hill

Charlotte, NC

National Restaurant Properties is pleased to present this opportunity for a 2nd Generation QSR restaurant acquisition @ Manchester Village in Rock Hill, in the heart of the area’s largest retail and...

$125,000

$125,000

Established restaurant next to Walmart Pineville

Charlotte, NC

This is a small fast casual restaurant....

$120,000

$120,000

Buy or Sell an American Restaurant in North Carolina
American restaurants listed for sale on BizBuySell include a wide range of American style dining establishments, including full service and casual American restaurants, bar and grill concepts, diners, burger chains, neighborhood pubs, and franchise units, with some listings bundled with liquor licenses, real estate, or multiple locations. These businesses primarily operate on a hospitality, location based business model, generating revenue through on premise dining, food and beverage sales, alcohol service, takeout, catering, and special events, with franchised concepts benefiting from standardized menus, brand recognition, and systemized operations.
Market Overview Listings for Sale (Median) Total North Carolina Market (Average)
Number of Businesses Analyzed55 287
Asking Price$495,000-
Reported Revenue$1,140,430 $1,457,371
Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings$173,735 $38,124
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.
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Asking Price

Lower QuartileMedianUpper Quartile
$275,000$495,000$1,050,000

Market Financial Highlights

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

BoundRevenueSeller’s Discretionary Earnings
Lower Quartile$745,259$122,785
Median$1,140,430$173,735
Upper Quartile$1,725,000$325,000

Valuation Multiples

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

BoundRevenue MultipleEarnings Multiple
Lower Quartile0.302.10
Median0.422.64
Upper Quartile0.583.36

FAQ's

How much does it cost to buy an American Restaurant in North Carolina?

The median asking price for an established American Restaurant in North Carolina is $495,000, though prices range from under $275,000 to well over $1,050,000.

How much do American Restaurants owners in North Carolina earn?

The median reported revenue of American Restaurants in North Carolina is $1,140,430 and owners earn a median of $173,735, which includes the owners salary and any other financial benefits they receive.

How do I value an American Restaurant?

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 American Restaurants in North Carolina, revenue multiples range from 0.30 to 0.58, with a median of 0.42. Earning multiples range from 2.10 to 3.36, with the median at 2.64. This means the typical American Restaurant in North Carolina may ask for around 0.42 times its annual revenue, and 2.64 times its annual owner earnings.

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