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American Restaurants For Sale in North Carolina

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Latin restaurant in great area - great income

Greensboro, NC

Have statements ready to show profits. Beautiful restaurant in downtown greensboro. Can be restaurant and bar at night. 3 stories....

$650,000

$650,000

Cash Flow: $1,980,067

Wilmington's favorite true Irish Bar and Restaurant - The Harp

Wilmington, NC

Step into the heart of Wilmington's Irish community at The Harp, where authentic Celtic tradition meets modern hospitality. This beloved neighborhood institution has become the cornerstone of local...

$450,000

$450,000

Wake County 3,000sf Drive Thru Restaurant for Sale with Real Estate!

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Garner, NC

This is a rare opportunity to own a high performing, fully independent Quick Service QSR Restaurant for Sale with Real Estate complete with dual drive thru windows! Located in a prime, high traffic...

$2,950,000

$2,950,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Charlotte Key Money Take Over Opportunity

Charlotte, NC

A rare opportunity has opened in a South Charlotte suburb for an operator seeking a true turnkey restaurant space. The current operator is stepping away, creating a clean transition and a chance to...

$130,000

$130,000

Established Meal Prep Business – Asheville, NC | Subscription Model |

Asheville, NC

This established meal prep business in Asheville, North Carolina has delivered consistent performance over seven years, built on a reliable subscription-based revenue model and streamlined operations....

$79,000

$79,000

Cash Flow: $70,000

Prime Restaurant Space in Explosive Growth Area – Turnkey & Ready

Pittsboro, NC

Seize this rare opportunity to take over a fully built-out, first-generation restaurant space in the heart of Chatham Park, one of North Carolina’s fastest-growing master-planned communities....

$200,000

$200,000

$700,000+ Sales Pizza Franchise for Sale Near Asheville 12% Profit

Asheville Vicinity, NC

Own a pillar of the local pie scene with this high performing Pizza Franchise for Sale, a community favorite with over a decade of established success. This acquisition places you inside a powerhouse...

$270,000

$270,000

Cash Flow: $92,049

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

Wilmington, NC

Transform your entrepreneurial vision into reality with Tarantelli’s Ristorante Italiano, an award-winning Italian restaurant that delivers immediate profitability and exceptional growth potential in...

$850,000

$850,000

Cash Flow: $315,890

Downtown Cary Profitable w/ low rent!

Cary, NC

Imagine yourself owning this acclaimed fusion restaurant right in the heart of downtown Cary's thriving business district. You'll love the prime location in this beautifully maintained 2,500 square...

$749,000

$749,000

Cash Flow: $350,000

Breakfast Only Cafe - 20 Years In Biz

Charlotte, NC

Sunny Side Up Business Opportunity! Breakfast Only Cafe - In Biz 20 Years This business offers benefits that you won't find on the balance sheet ... solid cash flow, great margins, simple menu, and it...

$340,000

$340,000

Cash Flow: $80,000

Two Package Profitable Sandwich Franchises for Sale!

Asheville, NC

Buy these profitable Sandwich Franchises for Sale in Asheville, North Carolina. With verified Owner Benefit of $98,098 on $897,875 in sales, it stands out among franchises for sale in Asheville,...

$549,000

$549,000

Cash Flow: $98,098

Sandwich Franchise

Charlotte, NC

Sandwich franchise available for sale in the Charlotte metro area. Located in s a high-traffic suburban area with strong local demand and an established customer base. Business has a proven 13-year...

$275,000

$275,000

Cash Flow: $115,000

Highly Profitable Turnkey Craft Brewery & Restaurant – $363K SDE

$995,000 - Wake Forest, NC

$995,000

Wake Forest, NC

Thomas Manglaviti

MC Business Advisors

Lake Norman Grill & Deli

Charlotte, NC

This restaurant acquisition opportunity in the heart of one of Lake Norman’s most desired retail centers is a perfect opportunity for the aspiring restauranteur looking for a low cost of entry and...

$120,000

$120,000

Wilmington NC Sandwich Shop Franchise for Sale

Wilmington, NC

Buy this Sandwich Franchise for Sale in Wilmington, North Carolina. Step into a second generation restaurant with a complete buildout, established brand systems, and strong consumer recognition in a...

$295,000

$295,000

Ramon Sanchez-Vinas

Biz Exit Brokers & Advisors

Serving Buncombe County, NC

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Restaurant Real Estate for Sale Charlotte Popular Area

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Charlotte, NC

Own this Charlotte Prime Restaurant Real Estate and step into a rare opportunity to one of the hottest properties in Charlotte. Major new development projects in the surrounding area. This second...

$2,950,000

$2,950,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Highly Successful Breakfast & Lunch Business for Sale

Denver, NC

“Breakfast and Lunch Restaurant for Sale in the much-desired Lake Norman area (outskirts of Charlotte, NC) Rare opportunity. Very profitable and well-established restaurant available for sale to an...

$550,000

$550,000

Lake Norman Key Money Restaurant

Cornelius, NC

Lake Norman Key Money Restaurant If you're looking for a place with character for your brand, this is a rare Lake Norman opportunity. Turn the keys, not the wrenches - you'll be able to walk in and...

$240,000

$240,000

Restaurant for Sale in Mooresville: Fully Built Out with Patio!

Mooresville, NC

Own this second generation Restaurant for Sale in Mooresville, North Carolina. This 1,540 square foot restaurant seats 40 inside plus 12 on a shaded patio and is located in a center with excellent...

$215,000

$215,000

Firehouse Subs Franchise for Sale in the Greater Charlotte Area

Charlotte, NC

Buy this Firehouse Subs Franchise for Sale in the greater Charlotte area and step into a fully built second generation restaurant without the cost of building a new location. Offered by We Sell...

$99,000

$99,000

Newly Remodeled 5 Points Restaurant/Bar

Raleigh, NC

One of the most beautiful restaurant build outs we have seen in a long time, no expose was spared. Well over $1Mil in uplift expense and FF&E can be yours for a fraction of the cost, all less than 2...

$195,000

$195,000

Successful Fast-Casual Restaurant with Huge Growth Potential

Fayetteville, NC

Restaurant for Sale. Fully Equipped turn-key operation. All assets are included. 2400 Square feet with a Pick up window, - Low Rent. Currently at $3,400 per month (with all TICAM included). Tenant...

$400,000

$400,000

Cash Flow: $110,000

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

$1,375,000 - Spruce Pine, NC

$1,375,000

Spruce Pine, NC

Established Restaurant with Upside Vibrant NC Foothills location

North Carolina

Don’t miss this opportunity to own your own thriving restaurant in the heart of a charming retail district. This American fare restaurant has already built the foundation you want, including a loyal...

$280,000

$280,000

Cash Flow: $95,000

Put Your Dessert or Bakery Concept Here

Charlotte, NC

Key-Money Bakery or Dessert Opportunity Lake Norman Area If you've got a dessert or bakery concept, but just looking for the right place to land it ... this opportunity is for you. For less than 100K,...

$85,000

$85,000

Attractive Cary Restaurant – Prime Location, Bar, Patio

Cary, NC

This is an excellent opportunity to acquire a well-located, efficiently sized restaurant in one of Cary’s strongest commercial corridors. The space is approximately 1,500 square feet with a very...

$199,000

$199,000

High Visibility Charlotte Franchise for Sale with Over $124k Profit!

Charlotte, NC

This Profitable Franchise for Sale offers exceptional flexibility for a new owner—whether you choose to continue operating under a well established, nationally recognized franchise brand or introduce...

$349,000

$349,000

Cash Flow: $124,862

Iconic Multi Unit Restaurants for Sale Producing Strong Cash Flow!

Charlotte, NC

This confidential offering presents a rare opportunity to acquire an ownership position in an iconic portfolio of Multi Unit Restaurants for Sale operating throughout Charlotte and surrounding...

$4,783,000

$4,783,000

Cash Flow: $661,000

Mooresville Restaurant for Sale Excellent Space with Patio

Mooresville, NC

This Restaurant for Sale in Mooresville, NC offers an excellent opportunity to step into a fully equipped, turn key space in one of the region's fastest growing areas. With a thriving local economy,...

$355,000

$355,000

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

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...

$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $264,622

Italiano Ristorante - Modern Italian Restaurant For Sale

Charlotte, NC

Modern Italian Restaurant For Sale in Popular Lake Norman, NC Turn key Italian dining experience in the heart of one of Lake Norman's most affluent communities. After building this culinary staple...

$1,330,000

$1,330,000

Cash Flow: $400,000

Own a Urban Bird Hot Chicken Franchise

Profitable Charlotte Lounge and Bar for Sale !

Charlotte, NC

Buy this high volume Bar for Sale in Charlotte, NC and step into a proven operation with strong financial performance. In 2024, the business generated sales of $1,703,754 with a Owner Benefit of...

$649,000

$649,000

Cash Flow: $326,634

Restaurant for Sale in Uptown CLT Seller Concessions Available!

Charlotte, NC

Step into ownership with this fully equipped Restaurant for Sale in the bustling city of Charlotte, NC. Spanning 2,540 square feet, this turn key location is situated in a high traffic area in Uptown...

$20,000

$20,000

Thriving WNC Steakhouse for Sale

Sylva, NC

Transform your entrepreneurial dreams into reality with this turnkey steakhouse generating $1.3 million annually in Western North Carolina's thriving mountain market. You'll step into an established...

$395,000

$395,000

Asheville Brew Pub & Restaurant – $300K Cash Flow

Asheville, NC

Imagine walking into your own thriving brew pub in Asheville, where the aroma of house-brewed beers mingles with the sizzle of dry-aged steaks on the grill. This isn't just a business opportunity –...

$749,500

$749,500

Cash Flow: $289,900

Large Hickory Restaurant for Sale with Patio and Event Potential

Hickory, NC

This Turn Key Restaurant for Sale presents an outstanding opportunity for a motivated owner operator to establish a presence in Hickory's active dining market. Positioned in a high traffic corridor,...

$375,000

$375,000

Trusted Local Grill for Sale - Great Location, Solid Revenue

Lincoln County, NC

Picture yourself walking into your own established restaurant where regulars greet you by name and new customers become instant fans. This beloved local grill has been serving the community for years,...

$360,000

$360,000

Prime Restaurant Space Available Immediately in Carolina Beach

Wilmington, NC

Seize a truly rare opportunity to plant your flag in one of coastal North Carolina’s fastest-growing beach communities. This approximately 2,400 SF fully built-out restaurant and bar is located along...

$125,000

$125,000

Cash Flow: $45,082

Billy Winkie

Southeastern Business Brokers

Serving Wake County, NC

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Plaza-Midwood Area Cocktail Lounge - 200K

Charlotte, NC

Even with the new submarkets developing across the Charlotte region, Plaza Midwood remains one of the most sought-out destinations in the entire region. Brands that operate here cater to one of the...

$375,000

$375,000

Established Edible Arrangements Franchise for Sale!

Charlotte, NC

This Edible Arrangements Franchise for Sale offers an excellent opportunity for a hands on operator to step into a proven business model backed by a nationally recognized brand. Located in the...

$350,000

$350,000

Prime Uptown Charlotte Restaurant for Sale with Entertainment Space!

Charlotte, NC

This Restaurant for Sale presents an exceptional opportunity to own a fully equipped, ready to operate space in the heart of Uptown Charlotte, one of the most vibrant and fast growing districts in...

$747,000

$747,000

Turnkey Whiteville Restaurant w/ RE - Profitable Community Favorite

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Whiteville, NC

Step into ownership of Southern Sizzler, one of Whiteville's most beloved and established restaurants - a true community favorite with a loyal following that spans all of Columbus County. In fact, the...

$725,000

$725,000

Cash Flow: $156,493

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Cocktail Lounge & Kitchen - 325K Annual Revenue

Charlotte, NC

This thriving cocktail lounge generates more revenue on a limited 4-day/week dinner only schedule that other spots in town with double the rent expense. This is a ripe opportunity for a local...

$795,000

$795,000

Cash Flow: $325,000

Small Restaurant with Big Profits

Brunswick County, NC

Imagine yourself running a beloved neighborhood grill that's been winning hearts for years. This well-established restaurant sits in a prime location within a national brand grocery strip center in...

$300,000

$300,000

Cash Flow: $175,000

Reduced: Fast Casual Burgers

Morehead City, NC

One of five locations in NC, this franchised operation is being sold with or without the name/franchise. Offering hand made hamburgers the old fashioned way with craft sodas and shakes, this counter...

$195,000

$195,000

Reduced & SLASHED! Wakefield Burger & Soda Shop

Raleigh, NC

Established regional Hamburger and Craft Soda shop. One of five locations in NC, This business is nearly brand-new and spotless! Owner is downsizing....

$195,000

$195,000

Hillsborough NC Freestanding Restaurant Op

Hillsborough, NC

This spacious, recently renovated, 4,200 sq. ft. restaurant offers a turnkey opportunity in a growing and highly desirable community. Guests are welcomed with expansive parking and a cozy covered...

$225,000

$225,000

14 Year Established Dual Cafes and Coffee on Fort Bragg

Cumberland County, NC

Two established cafés located inside major U.S. Army headquarters buildings at Fort Bragg are now available for acquisition — offering exclusive access to thousands of daily personnel in secure,...

$225,000

$225,000

Cash Flow: $32,840

The Tin Trout Restaurant in Crossnore

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Crossnore, NC

Exceptional opportunity to own a well-established, highly successful restaurant located on Highway 221 in Crossnore. The beloved “Tin Trout” restaurant is renowned for its outstanding farm-to-table...

$479,000

$479,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Elk River Depot Family Restaurant

Elk Park, NC

Elk Park Depot is situated on the corner of NC Hwy 194 and Hwy 19E; 12 minutes from downtown Banner Elk and 9 minutes from downtown Newland. Restaurant is turn key, operating with a full staff, (all...

$200,000

$200,000

Gas Station Restaurant for Sale Seller Financing Available!

Mooresville, NC

This Restaurant for Sale, located inside a gas station in the high demand Lake Norman area, is an ideal opportunity for an owner/operator ready to launch or expand a compact, takeout focused concept....

$65,000

$65,000

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)
Number of Businesses Analyzed54
Asking Price$485,000
Reported Revenue$1,088,556
Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings$169,077
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.

Asking Price

Lower QuartileMedianUpper Quartile
$287,425$485,000$1,087,500

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$724,738$116,946
Median$1,088,556$169,077
Upper Quartile$2,200,000$344,159

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 Quartile0.302.14
Median0.472.74
Upper Quartile0.613.45

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 $485,000, though prices range from under $287,425 to well over $1,087,500.

How much do American Restaurants owners in North Carolina earn?

The median reported revenue of American Restaurants in North Carolina is $1,088,556 and owners earn a median of $169,077, 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 0.61, with a median of 0.47. Earning multiples range from 2.14 to 3.45, with the median at 2.74. This means the typical American Restaurant in North Carolina may ask for around 0.47 times its annual revenue, and 2.74 times its annual owner earnings.

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