Kentucky

Restaurants and Food Businesses For Sale in Kentucky

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Successful Restaurant in Prime Covington Location

Covington, KY

SUCCESSFUL RESTAURANT IN PRIME COVINGTON LOCATION This highly successful franchised restaurant represents an exceptional turn-key acquisition opportunity in Covington, Kentucky. This local staple has...

$1,249,000

EBITDA: $311,767

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$1,249,000

EBITDA: $311,767

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#1 wing joint in Lexington, Ky with $700,000 in annual sales

Lexington, KY

Wing Kyng represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire the #1 wing restaurant in Lexington, Kentucky. This award-winning establishment has earned the prestigious "Best of Lex Wings" title for two...

$475,000

Cash Flow: $118,000

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$475,000

Cash Flow: $118,000

Just Reduced; Salsarita's Mexican Restaurant

Owensboro, KY

Price Reduced by $100K on April 12- Salsarita's Fresh Mexican Grill is a well-established QSR offering a proven brand with a strong customer loyalty, high-traffic location and a turnkey operation for...

$699,999

Cash Flow: $182,563

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$699,999

Cash Flow: $182,563

Established retail store for sale with real estate

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Kentucky

Summary Established in 2011, this organized discount grocery & general-merch store with deli/ice cream is a genuine community hub where locals shop, meet friends, and linger. A reliable, friendly team...

$989,000

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$989,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Farm City Coffee Franchise
Start Up

Here at Farm City Coffee we're lovers of nature, animals, coffee, and mankind. We're lovers of life! We have a strong passion for personal growth, development and improvement. We're passionate about...

$30,000

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$30,000

Turnkey Dessert Franchise | Semi-Absentee Friendly | Prime Middletown

Middletown, KY

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established Peach Cobbler Factory location in Middletown, Kentucky, situated in a high-traffic, affluent retail corridor with strong demographic...

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$175,000

$175,000

OWN THE BAR — Turnkey Restaurant + Real Estate Near Cincinnati/NKY

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Campbell County, KY

This is a rare opportunity to purchase a fully turnkey mixed-use property that includes both real estate and a complete inventory of furniture, fixtures, and equipment. The offering features a...

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$1,350,000

$1,350,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Legacy Bakery with Growth Potential

Campbell County, KY

A beloved, community-anchored bakery with decades of history is now available for acquisition. With its time-tested recipes and reputation as a neighborhood staple, this bakery enjoys strong brand...

$120,000

$120,000

Cash Flow: $44,000

Portfolio Arby's Franchise in Great Location(s)

Pike County, KY

Two established Arby's location generating close to $3M in sales with consistent traffic and strong operational performance. Both locations are competitive within the national system placing above the...

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$1,600,000

$1,600,000

Cash Flow: $437,002

Bar on the Water

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Winchester, KY

Incredible opportunity to own a beautifully renovated, fully operational waterfront restaurant with unbeatable charm and income potential. This turnkey business features indoor-outdoor dining, a full...

$531,500

$531,500

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

High-Volume Dairy Queen in Brownsville, KY

Brownsville, KY

Commercial Plus, LLC, in cooperation with Bang Realty, Inc., is pleased to present the opportunity to acquire the business operations and leasehold interest of an established Dairy Queen Grill & Chill...

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

EBITDA: $188,000

New Price | Bourbon on Main - Prime Bourbon Trail Location

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Frankfort, KY

NAI Isaac is pleased to present a great investment opportunity for turn-key restaurant business and real estate in downtown Frankfort. Prime Bourbon Trail Location — Historic 2-story brick building in...

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$875,000

$875,000

EBITDA: $136,094

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Turnkey Mobile Specialty Coffee Business

Bowling Green, KY

Trek Coffee Co. is a well-established, locally recognized drive-thru & mobile espresso business serving Bowling Green and Warren County. The business is turnkey and profitable today, with a loyal base...

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$110,000

$110,000

Cash Flow: $24,000

Two Profitable Subway Sandwich Shop Franchises for Sale

Pike County, KY

Buy two Subway Franchises for Sale in Pike County and step into a proven brand without the ground up build, permitting delays, or construction overruns. Take over two fully operational restaurants...

$700,000

$700,000

Two Thriving Donut Business Locations in Prime Areas

Boone County, KY

Seize the opportunity to own two successful donut shop locations, strategically situated in prime areas with high visibility and foot traffic. Both locations are fully staffed and benefit from the...

$170,000

$170,000

Cash Flow: $35,000

J.T. Harp

Transworld Business Advisors of Cincinnati

Serving Boone County, KY

We are the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses, mergers and acquisitions, and franchises.

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Corbin KY Pizza Franchise for Sale! $1.41M Sales $147K Owner Benefit

Keavy, KY

Buy this high volume Pizza Franchise for Sale in Corbin, Kentucky and take home strong earnings from day one with proven traffic, steady catering, and loyal families. Verified sales of $1,417,951 and...

$500,000

$500,000

Cash Flow: $147,346

Texas Style Barbecue Restaurant Opportunity in Lexington, KY

Lexington, KY

You could own the taste of Legit. Texas. Barbecue in Lexington, KY. Restaurants are offered for sale with immediate operational opportunity. Well established location since 2014. Are you a...

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$150,000

$150,000

Winery Equipment for sale
Asset Sale

Jefferson County, KY

Turnkey Winery Equipment Portfolio – In Active Operation Inquire for details! An exceptional opportunity to acquire a complete catalog, or a-la-cart, of small-town winery production equipment...

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$200,000

$200,000

"Turnkey Diner | General Manager in Place | Positive EBITDA"

Russellville, KY

ESTABLISHED DINER OPPORTUNITY - RUSSELLVILLE, KY This turnkey American restaurant presents an excellent opportunity for both active and absentee ownership in Logan County's Russellville market....

$239,000

$239,000

EBITDA: $41,000

Well established Family Restaurant and Bar

Louisville, KY

WELL ESTABLISHED FAMILY RESTAURANT AND BAR - TURNKEY OPERATION This thriving family restaurant and bar represents an exceptional opportunity in Jefferson County's competitive dining market. Operating...

$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $140,000

5 Scooter’s Coffee Franchises – Profitable, Turnkey – Louisville, KY

Louisville, KY

This portfolio represents an opportunity to acquire eight established Scooter’s Coffee drive-thru franchises across the Louisville metropolitan area. Offered individually or together, the stores...

$2,850,000

$2,850,000

EBITDA: $627,226

Café & Catering Business – Decades of Proven Profitable Track Record

Louisville, KY

This well-established café and catering business has been a beloved staple in the community for decades. Known for its delicious lunch and catering offerings, the business boasts a loyal customer base...

$385,000

$385,000

Cash Flow: $146,528

Established Turnkey Restaurant with Real Estate

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Jefferson County, KY

Established, highly recognizable restaurant with over 30 years of operating history and a strong reputation as a true essential of the community. This is an opportunity to acquire a well-known local...

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Cash Flow: $150,580

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Outstanding Kentucky Lake Restaurant for Sale

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Kentucky

A highly profitable non-franchised stand alone Kentucky Lake restaurant is offered for sale. The restaurant caters to vacationers, sportsmen/sportswomen, boaters and locals. The restaurant is open for...

$799,900

$799,900

Cash Flow: $164,701

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Fun,exciting & Profitable Mexican Restaurants in Kentucky

Kentucky

With 2 locations in Western Kentucky, Paducah & Marion, complete with liquor licenses, this Mexican restaurant business is poised to compete. A separate bar has recently been added across the street...

$600,000

$600,000

Cash Flow: $218,917

Turn-Key Craft Beer Concept with Full Kitchen

Fayette County, KY

This established restaurant opportunity operates from a modern, fully built-out space in a strong commercial corridor within a growing Central Kentucky market. The location is fully equipped with a...

$249,000

$249,000

Established Cafe and Bakery

Louisville, KY

This charming, owner-operated café and bakery offers an inviting atmosphere where guests stop-in daily for in-house brewed coffee, fresh-baked pastries, and handcrafted sandwiches. Known for its warm...

$260,000

$260,000

Cash Flow: $85,000

Turnkey Luxury Dine-in Cinema with Full Bar- Includes Real Estate

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Louisville, KY

The exact location of this well-established multiplex cinema is confidential. It is located in Kentucky, in a county with a population of over 70K people. Business Real Estate has recently been...

$3,500,000

$3,500,000

EBITDA: $198,480

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Liquor Store & Bourbon Bar in Nicholasville, KY

Nicholasville, KY

Imagine owning a liquor store and bar that receives the 3rd highest allocation of coveted bourbon in all of Kentucky - that's the incredible opportunity waiting for you in Nicholasville. You'll step...

$500,000

$500,000

Rita's Italian Ice Franchise - Bowling Green

Bowling Green, KY

Rita's Italian Ice is an established franchise selling frozen refreshing treats: Italian Ice flavors, custard and various shakes, milk shakes. Located parallel to Campbell Lane in a small strip...

$135,000

$135,000

3 Bread Routes - Western Kentucky

Kentucky

Be your own boss! Great starter opportunity in the bread route space! › Weekly Revenue: $37,037 › Listing Ratio: 5:1 › Perfect for aspiring entrepreneurs or seasoned operators, this operation provides...

$184,000

$184,000

Established Barbecue Franchise Asset Sale in Prime Kentucky location!

Louisville, KY

This is your chance to step into ownership of a nationally recognized BBQ franchise. The current owner took over from the franchisor with one goal in mind: to find a dedicated, full-time...

$15,000

$15,000

Well Established Upscale Casual Restaurant & Bar with Loyal Following

Louisville, KY

Imagine stepping into your own thriving restaurant where the aroma of fresh cooking greets you every day. This well-established upscale casual dining destination is serving Louisville and building a...

$800,000

$800,000

Cash Flow: $200,000

Upscale Bar Earning $60,000 Absentee has Huge UpSide!

Lexington, KY

Own a beautifully designed Upscale Bar for Sale in the heart of downtown Lexington, offered at just $125,000. Earning around $60,000 today, there is hugh upside with an operator that leans into the...

$125,000

$125,000

Cash Flow: $69,553

Multi Unit (3) Upscale Casual Restaurants

Louisville, KY

Well-established Southern-inspired concept with a 10-year track record of delivering exceptional food, a vibrant atmosphere, and an award-worthy wine program. The approachable yet creative menu,...

$2,200,000

$2,200,000

Cash Flow: $550,000

Profitable-Fully Absentee Dining Concept in a Sought-After Locale

Kentucky

Seize the rare chance to acquire a fully absentee bar and restaurant that has been a cornerstone of the community for more than a decade. This established operation combines consistent profitability...

$900,000

$900,000

Cash Flow: $315,000

Casual Theme Restaurant -also conversion opportunity

Lawrenceburg, KY

This is an established family owned and operating casual theme Italian Pasta & Pizza restaurant located in a strip center with plenty of parking . There is a large oval bar and indoor and outdoor...

$99,000

$99,000

Fine Dining Restaurant, Bar, & Wine

Louisville, KY

Imagine yourself owning this charming fine dining establishment that's been a beloved part of the Louisville community for over 12 years. You'll step into a turnkey operation where everything is...

$525,000

$525,000

Cash Flow: $149,000

Casual Theme & Catering Business -Price Reduced !

Lexington, KY

This is a wonderful opportunity to acquire a long established and profitable casual theme restaurant and catering business. The concept focuses on Italian and American cuisine. This business benefits...

$250,000

$250,000

Stunning Upscale Bar and Restaurant for Sale Prime Downtown Location

Louisville, KY

Step into a unique opportunity with this Upscale Bar and Restaurant for Sale in the heart of downtown Louisville priced under $190,000! This stunning venue blends elevated design, Southern comfort...

$125,000

$125,000

Brad CBI CM&AP CMEA

Murphy Business & Financial Services, Inc

Serving Warren County, KY

Murphy Business is one of the largest and most successful business brokerage firms in the country with business brokers conveniently located throughout the United States and Canada. The Murphy Business and Financials Services office has a presence in South Central KY and Middle Tennessee. Choosing to partner with a national business broker provides an advantageous reach of over one hundred offices that have affiliations with National and International Business Brokerage and Merger and Acquisition associations.

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Opportunity for a brand new coffee shop / restaurant Independence KY
Start Up

Franchise Opportunity: Just Love Coffee Shop & Restaurant in Independence, KY This is a startup opportunity to establish a Just Love Coffee franchise location in Independence, Kentucky. The concept...

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Own Your Own Coffee shop/No Royalties /Hard Bean Cafe
Start Up

We are coffee business specialists with, collectively, over 150 years of experience in the food/drink service industry and franchise industry who want to use our experience to help you open your own...

$5,000

$5,000

Buy or Sell a Restaurant and Food Business in Kentucky
Restaurants and food service businesses listed for sale on BizBuySell feature a broad mix of business types, including full service and fast casual restaurants, cafés, bakeries, bars and taprooms, franchise restaurant units, specialty food shops, catering operations, and packaged or artisanal food businesses, with some listings bundled with liquor licenses or owned real estate. These are primarily location based hospitality and food retail, generating revenue through on premise dining, takeout and delivery, alcohol sales, catering, and event services, alongside franchise models that emphasize standardized menus and systems, and specialty or branded food businesses that monetize through repeat local customers or wholesale and retail distribution.
Market Overview Listings for Sale (Median)
Number of Businesses Analyzed22
Asking Price$650,000
Reported Revenue$1,321,638
Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings$149,000
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.

Asking Price

Lower QuartileMedianUpper Quartile
$358,750$650,000$1,249,750

Market Financial Highlights

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

BoundRevenueSeller’s Discretionary Earnings
Lower Quartile$740,112$118,000
Median$1,321,638$149,000
Upper Quartile$1,872,078$200,000

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 Kentucky.

BoundRevenue MultipleEarnings Multiple
Lower Quartile0.442.74
Median0.563.52
Upper Quartile0.654.00

FAQ's

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

The median asking price for an established Restaurant and Food Business in Kentucky is $650,000, though prices range from under $358,750 to well over $1,249,750.

How much do Restaurants and Food Businesses owners in Kentucky earn?

The median reported revenue of Restaurants and Food Businesses in Kentucky is $1,321,638 and owners earn a median of $149,000, 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 Kentucky, revenue multiples range from 0.44 to 0.65, with a median of 0.56. Earning multiples range from 2.74 to 4.00, with the median at 3.52. This means the typical Restaurant and Food Business in Kentucky may ask for around 0.56 times its annual revenue, and 3.52 times its annual owner earnings.

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