North Carolina

Restaurants and Food Businesses For Sale in North Carolina

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Real EstateRestaurant property w/Seller financing available for sale!

Kings Mountain, NC

Second generation restaurant with real estate available in Kings Mountain, NC. The restaurant is 6,246 SF and fully equipped with all fixtures, furniture, & equipment in place. The restaurant is a...

$1,000,000

Real Estate

$1,000,000

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Real EstateProfitable Restaurant with Real Estate – Asheville/Western NC

Asheville, NC

Rare opportunity to acquire a thriving, fully renovated restaurant property in the heart of Western North Carolina. Situated on 1.5 acres, this established business generates over $2 million in annual...

$3,700,000

Real Estate

$3,700,000

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Start-upMuther Shuckers Roasted Cowboy Corn Food Stand Opportunity

Muther Shuckers Cowboy Corn is a Dallas, Texas base operation. We are looking for owner operators to work with our team in selling roasted corn all over America starting in March 2025. Our model is...

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$5,000

Start-up

$5,000

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Start-upHokkaido Ramen House

Hokkaido ramen house is casual Japanese ramen restaurants. We offer a wide variety of authentic Japanese ramen dishes. All of our food is prepared fresh to order every time with only the finest and...

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$30,000

Start-up

$30,000

Start-upChino-Mex Franchise

We are more than just a Chinese and Mexican restaurant, we have a brand already built in the community that impacts customers’ lives with our award winning tacos and unique combination of food. We...

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$30,000

Start-up

$30,000

Busy Beach Restaurant for Sale TURN KEY!

Brunswick County, NC

Busy 6 days a week, serving Breakfast Lunch and Dinner with full Bar and NC LOTTERY TOO! includes 26 long term dedicated employees...

$800,000

$800,000

Cash Flow: $240,000

Extremely Profitable Pizzeria, Italian Takeout

Johnston County, NC

Great opportunity to purchase highly profitable Pizza and Italian takeout restaurants next to a busy gas station on a highly trafficked road. Over 80% of business is takeout, but the restaurant has a...

$219,000

$219,000

Best Ice Cream Shop in Town - Charlotte

Charlotte, NC

Sale price includes leased space, equipment and furniture package, Plus POS system and inventory. ICE CREAM ANYONE? Best homemade ice cream shop for sale! Our milk is fresh and sourced directly from...

$399,899

$399,899

Cash Flow: $324,390

Fully Built-Out Cafe in Prime Triangle Area- Asset & Ops Transfer

Durham, NC

An amazing opportunity to take over a beautifully built-out café in one of Durham’s most desirable areas. Designed with inviting décor, an efficient layout, and a balance of dine-in and grab-and-go...

$100,000

$100,000

Restaurant for Sale in Ballantyne with Turn-Key Kitchen Setup!

Charlotte, NC

This Restaurant for Sale in the busy Ballantyne area of Charlotte, NC, is a ready-to-go opportunity for a motivated buyer. At approximately 1,600 square feet, this fully equipped space is designed for...

$349,000

$349,000

Turnkey Pizzeria Business for Sale – High-Traffic Corridor in Fayettev

Fayetteville, NC

This offering is a rare opportunity to acquire a fully equipped and well-established restaurant in one of Fayetteville’s highest-traffic retail corridors at 2711 Raeford Rd. Gusto Napoletano features...

$183,000

$183,000

Well Established Franchise/ Unique Healthy Gifts

Alamance County, NC

This healthy gift franchise has consistently provided unique gift alternatives to the community with proven profitability. Low entry point makes this a great opportunity....

$80,000

$80,000

Cash Flow: $39,695

Turnkey Restaurant & Bar in tourist/college mountain town

$230,000 - Boone, NC

$230,000

Boone, NC

Chef-Inspired Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria

Charlotte, NC

National Restaurant Properties presents this chef-inspired and family-operated Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria for sale in the Cabarrus County market, just north of Charlotte. This old-school joint...

$850,000

$850,000

Cash Flow: $320,000

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. Rare...

$725,000

$725,000

Cash Flow: $156,493

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Dale Brunelle

First Choice Business Brokers - Raleigh Durham

Serving Wake County, NC

First Choice Business Brokers is one of the largest business sales organizations in the U.S., listing over $12.5 Billion in businesses for sale since our founding in 1994. We assist business owners by locating and matching them with the right buyer. Additionally, we also work with business buyers to find the right business that meets their purchase criteria. With over 100 offices located throughout the U.S., we have sold thousands of businesses, of all types, confidentially and efficiently through our vast buyer networks.

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Turn key Indian Restaurant for Sale In Greenville, NC!!

Greenville, NC

Ready to take the reins of an established Indian Restaurant for Sale with significant potential? This local favorite boasts consistent annual sales of $312,000, presenting a fantastic opportunity for...

$100,000

$100,000

Large Asian Rest. Profitable - Cary Location

Cary, NC

7,200ft2 Korean BBQ style restaurant in great Cary, NC location. Lease is below market at at less than $24/ft2 plus TICAM. Lease runs until Aug. 2031 with renewals possible afterward. This restaurant...

$339,000

$339,000

Cash Flow: $125,000

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

Premier Craft Beer Retail & Taproom (3 of 3 locations)

Pittsboro, NC

Overview: Founded in 2018, business has become one of North Carolina’s most respected names in craft beer retail and taproom experiences, offering on-premise pours and take-home sales. The brand...

$100,000

$100,000

Premier Craft Beer Retail & Taproom (2 of 3 locations)

Raleigh, NC

Overview: Founded in 2018, business has become one of North Carolina’s most respected names in craft beer retail and taproom experiences, offering on-premise pours and take-home sales. The brand...

$200,000

$200,000

Cash Flow: $16,300

“Own a Proven Breakroom services company"

Raleigh, NC

This is a turnkey vending and micromarket services business operating in the high-growth Raleigh-Durham Triangle region, offering premium breakroom solutions, self-serve micromarkets, smart vending...

$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $80,000

Burger & Craft Soda Shop

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...

$249,000

$249,000

Mexican Restaurant Assets w/ Real Estate included *Full Turnkey FF&E*

$999,999 - Union County, NC

$999,999

Union County, NC

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Business Broker World

Old Fashioned Burger & Soda Shop

Raleigh, NC

Established regional Hamburger and Craft Soda shop. One of five locations in NC, Owner is downsizing....

$299,000

$299,000

Profitable BBQ - RTP area -lunch only

Durham, NC

Here's a rare opportunity to own an established and profitable fully equipped BBQ restaurant in a super RTP location, with a good lease and low rent! All equipment very clean and well maintained. This...

$299,000

$299,000

Cash Flow: $100,000

Established Restaurant - HUGE outdoor space!

Durham, NC

NOTE PHOTO NOT ACTUAL LOCATION Here's an opportunity to own an established, Tavern in the heart of Durham, with an unbelievable 12,500ft2 park-like outdoor space! Very reasonable rent (+/-...

$799,000

$799,000

Premier Bakery/Pastry Shop/Café in Wake County for Sale

Wake County, NC

This is an exceptional opportunity to acquire an independent bakery and café that is distinguished by its unique selection of classic European baked goods and beverages. The refined ambiance and...

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EBITDA: $342,854

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EBITDA: $342,854

Profitable Pizzeria with Low Rent: South of Triangle

North Carolina

This well-established and highly profitable pizzeria, located just 45 minutes from Raleigh, is a fantastic opportunity for an owner-operator or investor looking for strong cash flow and stability....

$749,000

$749,000

Cash Flow: $275,000

Wings place

Charlotte, NC

This is an existing operating mediterranean food place. We are not selling this business. We are only subleasing access to fryers and do your fried chcikeb business at a prime restaurant location.....

$22,500

$22,500

Profitable Japanese Quick-Service Restaurant with Drive-Thru

Gastonia, NC

This confidential offering represents a well-established Japanese-style quick-service restaurant with drive-thru service in Gaston County, North Carolina. The restaurant has built a loyal customer...

$472,000

$472,000

Cash Flow: $205,162

Multi-Location Craft Distillery and Cocktail Lounges

North Carolina

Offered for sale is a North Carolina based craft distiller, which presents an Acquirer with a compelling opportunity within the burgeoning craft distillery industry. This mature operation is...

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $221,000

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Cash Flow: $221,000

Pelican's SnoBalls Shaved Ice Franchise

Mocksville, NC

Pelican's SnoBalls Shaved Ice Franchise - Established Seasonal Business Opportunity This established Pelican's SnoBalls franchise presents an excellent opportunity to acquire a profitable seasonal...

$77,500

$77,500

Waterfront Cafe and Bar

$3,600,000 - Maple, NC

$3,600,000

Maple, NC

Local Pizza Restaurant in Mecklenburg County, NC

Mecklenburg County, NC

LISTING ID # 30707 Local Pizza Restaurant for sale. Established 14 year old establishment in an very well known area of the county. This pizzeria Serves and delivers pizza, subs wings and specializes...

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $70,000

Commercial Cleaning Business Focused on Health Code Compliance

Raleigh, NC

Imagine owning a business where your services are legally required - that's the beauty of this commercial cleaning operation. You'll be serving restaurants, hospitals, schools, and other facilities...

$449,900

$449,900

Cash Flow: $410,570

World’s Premier Luxury Coffee Brand, with a Legacy of 190 Years

Charlotte, NC

Ospina Coffee® Brand, the world’s Ultra-Premium Coffee Brand with nearly 200 years of Legacy & Global Intellectual Property Portfolio This is an extraordinary opportunity to acquire one of the world’s...

$15,000,000

$15,000,000

Fine Dining Italian Bistro - South CLT Suburb

Charlotte, NC

This quaint Italian Bistro has a well-earned reputation after over a decade in business. Known locally as the THE date night spot in this suburb community just outside of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg...

$295,000

$295,000

EBITDA: $100,000

Huntersville Restaurant for Sale Prime Location

Hicks Crossroads, NC

This Turn Key Restaurant for Sale in Huntersville, NC presents a rare opportunity to step into a fully operational space in one of the fastest growing areas just outside Charlotte. Located in a high...

$275,000

$275,000

High Quality Restaurant for Sale in NC's Fastest Growing Markets

Wake Forest, NC

This Pizza Restaurant for Sale in booming Wake Forest, North Carolina is a rare opportunity to own a high quality, independent operation in one of the Triangle's fastest growing markets. With over $1...

$295,000

$295,000

Cash Flow: $31,830

Popular Family Dining Franchise Restaurant with Real Estate

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Greensboro, NC

This popular casual dining franchise restaurant is well-established in a busy section of Greensboro, and is consistently profitable. Its owner is ready to retire and looking for a new owner. The...

$3,125,000

$3,125,000

EBITDA: $482,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Richard Appleton

First Choice Business Brokers- Hickory NC

Serving Catawba County, NC

First Choice Business Brokers specializes in helping small to medium-sized businesses buy and sell. $12.5 Billion in sales and current listings to date. First Choice is a leading business sales organization with a national network of brokers and agents. FCBB focuses on providing professional and efficient services to both buyers and sellers, assisting them through the entire process of business transactions.

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Established Pizza Restaurant for Sale! Over $300k Owner Benefit!

Charlotte, NC

This Pizza Restaurant for Sale in Charlotte, NC presents a rare opportunity to acquire a profitable, fully equipped operation in one of the Southeast's most dynamic markets. With 2024 sales of...

$850,000

$850,000

Cash Flow: $302,676

Prime Cary Endcap Restaurant: $5,500 Rent & Shady Patio

Cary, NC

This is your chance to own a fully equipped restaurant in one of the Triangle’s most desirable markets. At approximately 2,400 square feet, this endcap location offers great visibility, plenty of...

$249,000

$249,000

Mini-donut Trailer - earn $129k in average net profit per trailer

$100K Cash Flow - Absentee Owner

Wilmington, NC

This full service restaurant and bar located in a premier shopping center by Wrightsville Beach is now confidentially for sale - ACT FAST. With a history of over $2Mil in annual revenue, an owner...

$125,000

$125,000

Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Shop for Sale

Burke County, NC

LISTING ID # 36825 This gourmet coffee and yogurt shop is located in a major shopping center containing several major anchor stores. Five self-serve yogurt machines with 50 toppings available....

$189,000

$189,000

Cash Flow: $90,000

Restaurant for Sale Revenue $2MM Earnings $250,000+ Won't Last!

Wilson, NC

Buy this high volume and incredible earning Restaurant for Sale near Raleigh, NC. Rare opportunity to acquire a business doing nearly $2MM in sales and delivering more than $250,000 to the bottom...

$550,000

$550,000

Cash Flow: $296,315

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...

$249,000

$249,000

Turnkey Dual Café Operation – Exclusive Fort Bragg Locations

Cumberland County, NC

Two established cafés serving food and coffee with over a decade operating history are available on Fort Bragg, one of the largest U.S. military installations in the world. Serving thousands of...

$300,000

$300,000

Cash Flow: $83,788

Turnkey Easy To Operate Pizza Franchise

Buncombe County, NC

Immaculate pizza franchise opportunity. current operator owns the brand and wishes to step away from everyday operation to grow the franchise. This is a simple to operate turnkey concept generating...

$159,000

$159,000

Cash Flow: $67,000

Steak & Seafood Restaurant for Sale – Western North Carolina Mountains

Sylva, NC

Discover an exceptional opportunity to own a thriving, well-established restaurant in the heart of Western North Carolina’s beautiful mountain region. Just outside Asheville, this beloved steak and...

$395,000

$395,000

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...

$489,000

$489,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Thriving and Renowned WNC Restaurant - Full Kitchen

Jackson County, NC

Highly profitable and regionally celebrated busy restaurant for sale in Jackson County. Top tier location. Well run and makes money year over year. Full staff of dedicated workers in place. Lots of...

$480,000

$480,000

Cash Flow: $228,960

Profitable Specialty Bakery

Wake Forest, NC

This established bakery has built a loyal following through its unique specialty products and strong brand reputation. The business operates with efficient production processes, serving both retail...

$165,000

$165,000

Cash Flow: $75,000

NODA Key-Money Restaurant & Bar

Charlotte, NC

KEY-MONEY RESTAURANT/BAR IN HEART OF NODA This is one of the more impressive and immaculate build-outs in the NODA market. Within walking range of the NODA light rail station and in a mixed-use...

$650,000

$650,000

Buy or Sell a Restaurant Business in North Carolina

Food and restaurant businesses are among the most common businesses bought and sold on BizBuySell. Whether you are a buyer or a seller, it is helpful to have some context on the local market. To provide that context, we have analyzed restaurant for sale listings in North Carolina and aggregated financial data to help you compare and evaluate individual restaurant businesses.


Market Snapshot

Number of Businesses Analyzed  

361

Median Asking Price  

$340,000

Median Reported Revenue  

$824,000

Median Reported Earnings  

$150,000

Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.


North Carolina Restaurant Valuation Multiples

Range

Revenue

Earnings (SDE)

Lower Quartile

0.28

1.97

Median

0.43

2.50

Upper Quartile

0.65

3.33

Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price.


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Restaurant Business Valuation Multiples and Financial Benchmarks


FAQs

How much does it cost to buy a restaurant in North Carolina?

The median asking price for restaurants in North Carolina is $340,000. However, prices can range significantly higher or lower depending on location, size, type, and the financial health of the business.

How much do restaurant owners earn?

The median reported discretionary earnings for restaurant businesses listed for sale in North Carolina is $150,000. Earnings can vary greatly depending on the type of restaurant, location, management efficiency, and market demand.

How are restaurants in North Carolina valued?

Most business owners (and buyers) will start by applying earnings and revenue multiples to the businesses reported financials. This way buyers and sellers can gauge the value of a restaurant business relative to its peers in the market.

Based on our most recent analysis of North Carolina restaurant business listings, revenue multiples range from 0.28 to 0.65, with the median at 0.43. Earnings multiples range from 1.97 to 3.33, with the median at 2.50. This means restaurants in North Carolina are valued, on average, around 0.43 times annual revenue, and/or 2.5 times annual owner earnings.

On average, businesses sell for about 80-90% of asking price, so valuation multiples based on active listings tend to be higher than closed sale multiples.


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