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Restaurants & Food Businesses for sale in North Carolina

Check out the Restaurants & Food Businesses available for sale in North Carolina and become a business owner today! We don't just make the buyer-seller match but also help you successfully close the deal step-by-step.

Newest restaurants & food businesses for sale in North Carolina

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Restaurants & Food

Beautiful Well Managed Italian Restaurant Picture yourself as the proud owner of this thriving Italian restaurant that's been serving the community with authentic, handcrafted cuisine. You'll step into a well-established operation where loyal customers already know and love what you're offering - fr...

Profitable and Well Established Italian Restaurant

North Carolina, NC
Revenue
$2M
Asking
$180K
Cash flow
$106K
Restaurants & Food

Exceptional opportunity to acquire a long-standing, highly respected pizzeria in Apex, NC. Established in 2004, this business has become a true community staple with over 20 years of operating history and a loyal, repeat customer base. The restaurant is well-known for its consistent quality, strong ...

Established Apex Pizzeria for Sale

Wake County, NC
Revenue
$600K
Asking
$250K
Cash flow
$120K
Restaurants & Food

Founded in 2019, this well-established craft brewery and hospitality business has grown into a highly recognized regional destination with multiple operating locations and a loyal customer following. Since expanding with a second location in 2022, the company has successfully developed a diversified...

Liquor Related Biz : Distillery - Listing Number: BBF-1282-00126

Franklin, NC
Revenue
$3M
Asking
$12M
Cash flow
$428K
Restaurants & Food

Branded Gas Station + C-Store sg 11700 north carolina windsor vacant branded gas station c store north carolina windsor vacant branded gas station c store absentee owner $600,000 for north carolina windsor vacant branded gas station c store property . station closed. recently, due to the seller's fa...

SG 11700 North Carolina Windsor Vacant Branded Gas Station C Store

Windsor, NC
Revenue
Private
Asking
$600K
Cash flow
Private
Restaurants & Food

Plug-and-play operation for an experienced food or franchise operator! 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 included with purchase as well....

Plug-and-Play Franchise Smoothie Shop

Charlotte, NC
Revenue
$781K
Asking
$435K
Cash flow
Private
Restaurants & Food

This well-known pizza establishment has been a staple in Southeastern North Carolina for over ten years, cultivating a loyal customer base with its varied menu that combines traditional Italian cuisine with beloved American comfort foods. Customers can enjoy specialty pizzas, calzones, stromboli, su...

Established Pizza Restaurant in Southeastern NC

North Carolina
Revenue
$623K
Asking
$375K
Cash flow
$69K
Restaurants & Food

A rare, all-in-one acquisition opportunity — a 25+ year full-service catering brand generating $1.4M+ in average annual revenue bundled with the owned 12,093 SF commercial facility on 5.69 acres of Highway Commercial land that houses it. No lease. No landlord. No rent. The business and the real esta...

NC's Premier Catering Brand, Sold With Real Estate, Mobile Fleet

NC
Revenue
$1M
Asking
$1M
Cash flow
$168K
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Restaurants & Food

“Established One-of-a-Kind Food Market & Restaurant". Unique opportunity to acquire an established gourmet food market and restaurant offering multiple revenue streams under one concept. Located in a growing North Carolina community near a popular downtown district. Highly motivated sellers relocati...

One-of-a-Kind Food Market & Specialties

NC
Revenue
$814K
Asking
$425K
Cash flow
$26K
Restaurants & Food

Currently a family-owned restaurant, located in Mills River, North Carolina featuring Homemade Cooking - Steaks, Chops, Seafood, Serving Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. Continue current concept or make it your own. Fully Turnkey Substantial 5,300 SF Footprint with Multi-Stream Revenue Potential High S...

Restaurant WNC $310K benefit EST 1980 $1.3M Rev

Henderson County, NC
Revenue
$1M
Asking
$175K
Cash flow
$183K
Restaurants & Food

This unique opportunity allows for the purchase of a thriving restaurant business along with its real estate in Asheville, NC. The property features a well-established full-service restaurant, bar, and versatile dining options, both indoors and outdoors, designed for private events. Renowned for its...

Turnkey Asheville Restaurant with Real Estate

Asheville, North Carolina
Revenue
$2M
Asking
$4M
Cash flow
$2M
Restaurants & Food

This is a prime chance to take ownership of a successful 4-unit restaurant chain located in the Carolinas, complete with valuable real estate assets. The package includes four high-volume locations, two of which are leaseholds, and two that feature prime commercial properties valued between $7–$8 mi...

Acquire a Thriving 4-Unit Restaurant Chain in the Carolinas

Charlotte, North Carolina
Revenue
$10M
Asking
$15M
Cash flow
$1M
Restaurants & Food

Nestled in a vibrant coastal area of southeastern North Carolina, this independent coffee shop and bakery has cultivated a dedicated customer base among locals, tourists, and seasonal visitors. Known for its artisanal coffee and tea, the establishment also features a fully operational bakery that pr...

Charming Coastal Coffee Shop and Bakery

North Carolina
Revenue
$939K
Asking
$397K
Cash flow
$139K
Restaurants & Food

Opportunities to acquire both a successful restaurant and the underlying real estate in Historic Downtown Wilmington are exceptionally rare. While restaurants occasionally come to market, offerings that include ownership of both the business and the property are seldom available, making this a truly...

Confidential Restaurant & Real Estate Opportunity | Historic Downtown

Wilmington, North Carolina
Revenue
$926K
Asking
$2M
Cash flow
$605K
Restaurants & Food

This Restaurant is an established upscale steakhouse located in Greenville, North Carolina's highly desirable Greenville retail corridor. Known for its premium steaks, fresh seafood, handcrafted cocktails, and warm, inviting atmosphere, the restaurant has built a loyal customer base and earned a str...

Own One of Greenville's Premier Independent Steakhouses

Pitt County, NC
Revenue
$1M
Asking
$200K
Cash flow
$1M
Restaurants & Food

These profitable, semi-absentee owned dessert bars have become a well-known sweet destination in Central North Carolina. Operating in two locations, the businesses offer a unique opportunity to acquire an established multi-unit concept with strong local recognition and an existing footprint in the m...

Profitable Dessert Bar Semi-Absentee Ownership-Low Labor Concept in Burlington, NC

Alamance County, NC
Revenue
$536K
Asking
$360K
Cash flow
$123K
Restaurants & Food

It's time to own a local legend! This turnkey Middle Eastern restaurant is now available as the founding owner retires. Situated in a high-traffic, prime location with abundant parking, this spacious venue attracts a loyal, high-volume crowd daily. This restaurant dishes up some of the most authenti...

This Middle Eastern Restaurant is a Landmark

Mecklenburg County, NC
Revenue
$532K
Asking
$350K
Cash flow
$51K
Restaurants & Food

Established Japanese sushi restaurant with a decade of operating history in one of Raleigh's premier dining destinations. This semi-absentee business generates over $1M in annual revenue and features an inviting, upscale ambiance with seating for more than 120 guests. Multiple growth opportunities—i...

Semi-Absentee owned Sushi Restaurant +$110K Cash Flow

Wake County, NC
Revenue
$1M
Asking
$270K
Cash flow
$140K
Restaurants & Food

If you’re looking to be an owner-operator, of one of the coolest burger joints that is completely turn key, than look no further because this is the one! Established for over 12 years, and gross sales of over 1.3M, this burger joint has a stellar reputation, with all of the trimmings. Outdoor covere...

This Hot Franchise Burger Joint Needs an Owner Operator

Mecklenburg County, NC
Revenue
$1M
Asking
$285K
Cash flow
$100K
Restaurants & Food

This thriving casual dining establishment features a pizzeria and is situated in a vibrant commercial area of North Carolina. It has garnered a dedicated clientele thanks to its wide-ranging menu that includes New York-style pizza, subs, calzones, pasta, burgers, and traditional American dishes.

Established Casual Dining Spot in Person County

Person County, North Carolina
Revenue
$554K
Asking
$250K
Cash flow
$140K
Restaurants & Food

Take advantage of the opportunity to own an established sandwich shop operating under a nationally recognized franchise brand. This turnkey business has been serving its community for many years and benefits from strong brand recognition, a loyal customer base, and proven operating systems. The busi...

Popular Sandwich Shop Franchise – Turnkey Operation

Guilford County, NC
Revenue
$355K
Asking
$119K
Cash flow
$44K
Buying guide

How to buy restaurants & food businesses in North Carolina

Every listing here links to its own page with the details the seller shares publicly. These are the steps most buyers follow from first look to closing.

  1. 01Set your criteriaDecide on industry, price range and how involved you want to be day to day.
  2. 02Read the financialsCompare revenue, cash flow and asking price. Private figures open up after you sign up.
  3. 03Inquire with the sellerAsk about customers, staff, leases and why they are selling.
  4. 04Diligence and closeVerify the numbers, line up financing and work through the purchase agreement.

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