Buyers expect that items they purchase have undergone a thorough inspection. Restaurant buyers are no exception and they want assurances that the business they are viewing has undergone a review by experts in the industry.
The Certified Pre-Owned Restaurant™ program is a 10 point inspection for a any previously owned restaurant. The Certified Pre-Owned Restaurant™ lbusiness has undergone a top-to-bottom review by the mostly highly trained, knowledgeable and educated Restaurant Brokers in the industry.
We Sell Restaurants, the largest restaurant brokerage firm in the nation, developed the highly coveted designation and is the registered owner of the Certified Pre-Owned Restaurant™ trademark. The ten requires a Certified Pre-Owned Restaurant™ must meet in order to be get the classification follow
- Reviewed by a Certified Restaurant Broker: Our Certified Restaurant Brokers have undergone meticulous training and certification in the specific field of valuating restaurants. They apply this unique skillset in order to come to the appropriate valuation for any listing classified as a Certified Pre-Owned Restaurant™.
- Verifiable Sellers’ Discretionary Earnings (SDE): Many buyers inquire on a business broker’s listing only to learn the that the books cannot be verified. A Certified Pre-Owned Restaurant™ will always be a cash-flow positive enterprise with substantiated earnings and an in-depth Business Analysis Tool available for buyers.
- Evaluated based on industry guidelines for expense ratios: Restaurants can be analyzed by expense ratios and standardized metrics that provide a critical understanding of performance both now and in the future. A Certified Pre-Owned Restaurant™ has been evaluated based on the controllable and non-controllable expense lines to identify the current status of the business along with recommendations to bring expense ratios in line and improve profitability.
- If SBA lending is advertised, business earnings qualify subject to Lender's review and approval of the buyer: A Certified Pre-Owned Restaurant™ advertised by We Sell Restaurants as available for SBA lending has been prequalified with the lender. That confirms that the restaurant financials will qualify for lending in the current market. A buyer only needs to provide their financials and resume to the lender to move forward on securing a loan for the business.
- A Business Analysis Tool with the latest profit & loss is available for immediate review by qualified buyers: Any Certified Pre-Owned Restaurant™ will come with up-to-date financials that are instantly available for a qualified buyer based on the seller’s requirements to purchase. The Business Analysis Tool, which is completely proprietary to We Sell Restaurants, is the most robust listing presentation format in the industry and includes insightful information on the restaurant for sale. This is immediately available for qualified buyers and only restaurants with clean, accurate books make the cut.
- Priced based on market comps and accepted industry guidelines: The process for pricing the Certified Pre-Owned Restaurant™ is based on up-to-date methodology and national sales comps. A Certified Restaurant Broker relies upon information, not gut feeling when it comes to pricing, which benefits both the buyer and the seller.
- All equipment transfers free and clear of any liens subject to a UCC Lien search by the closing agent: For someone interested in purchasing a restaurant, it is critical that furniture, fixtures, and equipment transfers securely and without any impediments. For any Certified Pre-Owned Restaurant™, a Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) filing check is performed prior to closing to ensure nobody else has a financial claim to the equipment.
- If leased, the property is available for assignment, extension, renewal or new agreement for qualified buyers: For buyers, it is crucial that the current lease terms will transfer or that the Restaurant Broker has already verified the ability to retain a new lease with similar terms. A change in lease can have a dramatic impact on the future financials of the restaurant so this is a critical element that should never be overlooked.
- If the restaurant is a franchise, the business meets criteria for transfer or assignment of the franchise: For buyers wanting to turn the key on an existing franchise, a Certified Pre-Owned Restaurant™ guarantees that the brokers at We Sell Restaurants have partnered with the franchisor to come to a clear understanding of the requirements needed to qualify the buyer as a new franchisee. This includes knowing how much the transfer fee costs, how many option years remain on the franchise, and any training requirements. Any buyer should be equipped with this information in order to clearly understand all immediate and ongoing obligations they may have with a franchise brand.
- Includes the services of a Certified Restaurant Broker at no cost to the buyer: All work performed on behalf of buyer by the Certified Restaurant Broker as it pertains to the sale of a Certified Pre-Owned Restaurant™ is free of charge. This approach speaks to our commitment to excellence in customer service.
The team at We Sell Restaurants has developed a whole new paradigm with the newly launched Certified Pre-Owned Restaurant™ Initiative. It exists to clearly identify those listings that are “the best of the best” and make the process easier for serious buyers. The listings found on this page all meet the metric for a Certified Pre-Owned Restaurant™.
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High Growth Area Pizza Franchise for Sale in NW Suburbs
Listing ID:
8011 Lease Term:
Expires July 2024 Monthly Rent:
$2505, Sq.Ft.
1289, -
Profitable Burger Joint & Bar for Sale in Booming High Point, North Carolina
Listing ID:
8007 Lease Term:
Expires 2029 with 1 five-year option remaining Monthly Rent:
$2500.00, Sq.Ft.
3600, -
Profitable Pittsburgh Juice Bar Franchise for Sale with Half-Million in Sales
Listing ID:
8006 Lease Term:
2, 5 year Monthly Rent:
$2,768 Sq.Ft.
1200 -
Profitable Moe's Franchise for Sale in South Florida with Six-Figure Earnings
Listing ID:
8005 Lease Term:
2, 5 Monthly Rent:
$11500 Sq.Ft.
2515 -
Profitable Subway Franchise for Sale in Kentucky is a simple to run concept
Listing ID:
8003 Lease Term:
Expires June 2023 Monthly Rent:
$900, Sq.Ft.
1600, -
Oswego County NY Restaurant for Sale Events Venue- includes Real Estate
Listing ID:
7998 Lease Term:
, Monthly Rent:
$n/a, Sq.Ft.
15000, -
Strong Sales And Earnings At This Columbus Deli Franchise For Sale
Listing ID:
7984 Lease Term:
Expires 2025 with Two ten-year options remaining Monthly Rent:
$8805.63, Sq.Ft.
4100, -
Two Firehouse Subs Franchises for Sale with well over six-figure Earnings
Listing ID:
7982 Lease Term:
, Monthly Rent:
$6750,5640, Sq.Ft.
2150,2000, -
Franchised Sub Shop for Sale Showing Over $117,146 Owner Benefit
Listing ID:
7981 Lease Term:
7 year term Monthly Rent:
$4485, Sq.Ft.
1720, -
Pizza Franchise for Sale - Strong Sales and Profitable!
Listing ID:
7980 Lease Term:
Feb 2021 and negotiable Monthly Rent:
$1970, Sq.Ft.
1280, -
Metro Atlanta Firehouse Subs Franchise for Sale with great Earnings
Listing ID:
7971 Lease Term:
1, 5 Monthly Rent:
$7100, Sq.Ft.
1120, -
Pizza Franchise for Sale- Six-Figure Earningsin Earnings in Metro ATL Area
Listing ID:
7966 Lease Term:
Expires July 2023 with Two 5-year options Monthly Rent:
$3408.92, Sq.Ft.
1500, -
Profitable Fayette County GA BBQ Franchise For Sale
Listing ID:
7965 Lease Term:
Balance of 5 years Monthly Rent:
$3167.42, Sq.Ft.
1400, -
Multi-Unit Diner for Sale in Broward County Nets in Excess of $400,000
Listing ID:
7962 Lease Term:
Expires On September 30, 2029 ||| Expires July 31, 2025 Monthly Rent:
$15500,11500, Sq.Ft.
3600,5100, -
Firehouse Subs Franchise for Sale in Meto Atlanta Area $139,000 Earnings
Listing ID:
7958 Lease Term:
Expires 10/31/2023 Monthly Rent:
$3700, Sq.Ft.
2890, -
Six Figure Earnings on this Fast Casual Asian Restaurant for Sale in Buford
Listing ID:
7951 Lease Term:
, remainder of current lease Monthly Rent:
$12500, Sq.Ft.
650, -
Profitable Charlotte Area Moe's Southwest Grill Franchise For Sale
Listing ID:
7948 Lease Term:
remainder of 10 year lease plus options Monthly Rent:
$$10225, Sq.Ft.
2691, -
Profitable Georgia Diner for Sale is Home-Cooking up Six-Figures
Listing ID:
7944 Lease Term:
Expires May 31, 2022 Monthly Rent:
$3508, Sq.Ft.
1458, -
Pizza Restaurant for Sale in Ormond Beach, Florida!
Listing ID:
7941 Lease Term:
2023 Monthly Rent:
$5500, Sq.Ft.
1950, -
Florida Restaurant for Sale Nets $160,000 to Owner Annually
Listing ID:
7932 Lease Term:
Expires February 29, 2024 Monthly Rent:
$6702.33, Sq.Ft.
3100, -
Papa John's Pizza Franchise For Sale! Over $549,000 in Sales!
Listing ID:
7924 Lease Term:
Expires 2 / 2022 with 2 options Monthly Rent:
$2449, Sq.Ft.
1500, -
Papa John's Pizza Franchise For Sale! with Over $420,000 in Sales
Listing ID:
7923 Lease Term:
Lease extension being negotiated Monthly Rent:
$1200, Sq.Ft.
1200, -
2 Papa John's Franchises for Sale - Strong Sales and Established!
Listing ID:
7922 Lease Term:
Feb 2022 and negioatable Monthly Rent:
$2449-1200- Sq.Ft.
1500-1200- -
Great Price on this Profitable Wing Franchise for Sale in Metro Atlanta Area
Listing ID:
7920 Lease Term:
Expires March 2021 with two five-year options Monthly Rent:
$2450, Sq.Ft.
1031, -
Italian Restaurant for Sale with Impressive Owner Earnings
Listing ID:
7919 Lease Term:
Expires 2023 with Five year Option Monthly Rent:
$5786., -
Two Louisiana Moe's Franchises for Sale Over $1 Million in Sales
Listing ID:
7916 Lease Term:
Both Expire in 2025 with two five-year options Monthly Rent:
$6730,6350, Sq.Ft.
2550,2550, -
Profitable Neighborhood Gem Italian Restaurant for Sale in Naples
Listing ID:
7915 Lease Term:
expires July 2022 + two 5 years options Monthly Rent:
$3300, Sq.Ft.
1042, -
Profitable Dessert and Ice Cream Franchise for Sale Near Ole Miss
Listing ID:
7914 Lease Term:
0, Monthly Rent:
$3933.00 Sq.Ft.
1353 -
Top-Notch Ice Cream Shop for Sale Ready For New Owner
Listing ID:
7895 Lease Term:
1 year Monthly Rent:
$2394.24, Sq.Ft.
1200, -
Money-Making Firehouse Subs Franchise for Sale in Columbus Area
Listing ID:
7890 Lease Term:
2, 5 Monthly Rent:
$5813 Sq.Ft.
1735 -
Profitable Firehouse Subs Franchise for Sale increasing sales each year
Listing ID:
7889 Lease Term:
Expires in 2021 with Two Five-Year Options Remaining Monthly Rent:
$6205, Sq.Ft.
2536, -
Columbus Area Firehouse Subs Franchise for Sale with Six-Figure Earnings
Listing ID:
7888 Lease Term:
Expires 2023 with two five-year options Monthly Rent:
$5125, Sq.Ft.
2070, -
Ohio Firehouse Subs Franchise for Sale with Financing and Great Earnings
Listing ID:
7887 Lease Term:
, Monthly Rent:
$6000 Sq.Ft.
2014 -
Profitable Multi-Unit Moe's Franchises for Sale in Raleigh - Durham NC Area
Listing ID:
7884 Lease Term:
One Location has 3 5-year options. Other has 1 5-year option Monthly Rent:
$10471,6812, Sq.Ft.
3812,2204, -
Diner for Sale in Cooper City Nets $220,000 Annually to Owner
Listing ID:
7881 Lease Term:
Expires July 31, 2025 Monthly Rent:
$11,500, Sq.Ft.
5100, -
Very Profitable Colorado Restaurant and Bar for Sale at Major Ski Resort!
Listing ID:
7876 Lease Term:
Expires April of 2021 with 2-5 year options Monthly Rent:
$9800, Sq.Ft.
4800, -
Diner for Sale in Broward County – $190,000 in Annual Profits
Listing ID:
7871 Lease Term:
Expires On September 30, 2029 Monthly Rent:
$15500, Sq.Ft.
3600, -
Profitable Moe's Franchise for Sale, 7 Figures Sales in Raleigh - Durham
Listing ID:
7870 Lease Term:
Remainder of term Monthly Rent:
$10471, Sq.Ft.
3812, -
Firehouse Subs Franchise for Sale in D.C Area with $146,000 in Earnings
Listing ID:
7866 Lease Term:
Expires 2023 with 1 Five-Year option remaining Monthly Rent:
$6961.06, Sq.Ft.
1772, -
Substantial Earnings on these Two McAlister's Franchises for Sale
Listing ID:
7864 Lease Term:
Expires 2028 | 2025 Monthly Rent:
$12525,9764, Sq.Ft.
2900,3800, -
Metro Atlanta Corporate Catering Business for Sale - Six Figure Earnings
Listing ID:
7863 Lease Term:
remainder of lease term Monthly Rent:
$4600, Sq.Ft.
1800, -
McAlister's Deli Franchise for Sale $1.2 Million in Sales and High Earnings
Listing ID:
7861 Lease Term:
Expires 7/31/2028 Monthly Rent:
$12525, Sq.Ft.
2900, -
Northern Va. McAlister's Deli Franchise for Sale with High Earnings
Listing ID:
7860 Lease Term:
Expires 02/28/2025 Monthly Rent:
$9764, Sq.Ft.
3800, -
Small Town Full Service Restaurant and Bar for Sale includes Real Estate
Listing ID:
7855 Lease Term:
Real Estate Included in the sale Monthly Rent:
$Real Estate included in the sale, Sq.Ft.
4500, -
Central Minnesota Bar and Grill for Sale with Real Estate
Listing ID:
7850 Lease Term:
Real Estate Included in the sale Monthly Rent:
$Real Estate included in the sale, Sq.Ft.
9800, -
Sandwich Franchise for Sale in W. Virginia with High Earnings
Listing ID:
7842 Lease Term:
Expires April 2028 with 2 5-year terms remaining Monthly Rent:
$4387.50, Sq.Ft.
1800, -
Profitable BBQ Restaurant for Sale Doing 7-Figure Sales in Paulding County
Listing ID:
7835 Lease Term:
Remainder of current term Monthly Rent:
$4354, Sq.Ft.
4260, -
Turn Key Pizza Franchise For Sale! Make an Offer!
Listing ID:
7832 Lease Term:
4 year lease Monthly Rent:
$2464, Sq.Ft.
960, -
Profitable Frozen Yogurt Franchise for Sale in the Emira Metro Area
Listing ID:
7827 Lease Term:
September 2023 Monthly Rent:
$4500, Sq.Ft.
1600,
- Listing Id:8011 Lease Term:Expires July 20.. Monthly Rent$2505, Sq.ft.1289,
- Listing Id:8007 Lease Term:Expires 2029 wi.. Monthly Rent$2500.00, Sq.ft.3600,
- Listing Id:8006 Lease Term:2, 5 year Monthly Rent$2,768 Sq.ft.1200
- Listing Id:8005 Lease Term:2, 5 Monthly Rent$11500 Sq.ft.2515
- Listing Id:8003 Lease Term:Expires June 20.. Monthly Rent$900, Sq.ft.1600,
- Listing Id:7998 Lease Term:, Monthly Rent$n/a, Sq.ft.15000,
- Listing Id:7984 Lease Term:Expires 2025 wi.. Monthly Rent$8805.63, Sq.ft.4100,
- Listing Id:7982 Lease Term:, Monthly Rent$6750,5640, Sq.ft.2150,2000,
- Listing Id:7981 Lease Term:7 year term Monthly Rent$4485, Sq.ft.1720,
- Listing Id:7980 Lease Term:Feb 2021 and ne.. Monthly Rent$1970, Sq.ft.1280,
- Listing Id:7971 Lease Term:1, 5 Monthly Rent$7100, Sq.ft.1120,
- Listing Id:7966 Lease Term:Expires July 20.. Monthly Rent$3408.92, Sq.ft.1500,
- Listing Id:7965 Lease Term:Balance of 5 ye.. Monthly Rent$3167.42, Sq.ft.1400,
- Listing Id:7962 Lease Term:Expires On Sept.. Monthly Rent$15500,11500, Sq.ft.3600,5100,
- Listing Id:7958 Lease Term:Expires 10/31/2.. Monthly Rent$3700, Sq.ft.2890,
- Listing Id:7951 Lease Term:, remainder of .. Monthly Rent$12500, Sq.ft.650,
- Listing Id:7948 Lease Term:remainder of 10.. Monthly Rent$$10225, Sq.ft.2691,
- Listing Id:7945 Lease Term:NA Monthly RentNA Sq.ft.10400,
- Listing Id:7944 Lease Term:Expires May 31,.. Monthly Rent$3508, Sq.ft.1458,
- Listing Id:7941 Lease Term:2023 Monthly Rent$5500, Sq.ft.1950,
- Listing Id:7932 Lease Term:Expires Februar.. Monthly Rent$6702.33, Sq.ft.3100,
- Listing Id:7924 Lease Term:Expires 2 / 202.. Monthly Rent$2449, Sq.ft.1500,
- Listing Id:7923 Lease Term:Lease extension.. Monthly Rent$1200, Sq.ft.1200,
- Listing Id:7922 Lease Term:Feb 2022 and ne.. Monthly Rent$2449-1200- Sq.ft.1500-1200-
- Listing Id:7920 Lease Term:Expires March 2.. Monthly Rent$2450, Sq.ft.1031,
- Listing Id:7919 Lease Term:Expires 2023 wi.. Monthly Rent$5786., Sq.ft.NA
- Listing Id:7916 Lease Term:Both Expire in .. Monthly Rent$6730,6350, Sq.ft.2550,2550,
- Listing Id:7915 Lease Term:expires July 20.. Monthly Rent$3300, Sq.ft.1042,
- Listing Id:7914 Lease Term:0, Monthly Rent$3933.00 Sq.ft.1353
- Listing Id:7895 Lease Term:1 year Monthly Rent$2394.24, Sq.ft.1200,
- Listing Id:7890 Lease Term:2, 5 Monthly Rent$5813 Sq.ft.1735
- Listing Id:7889 Lease Term:Expires in 2021.. Monthly Rent$6205, Sq.ft.2536,
- Listing Id:7888 Lease Term:Expires 2023 wi.. Monthly Rent$5125, Sq.ft.2070,
- Listing Id:7887 Lease Term:, Monthly Rent$6000 Sq.ft.2014
- Listing Id:7884 Lease Term:One Location ha.. Monthly Rent$10471,6812, Sq.ft.3812,2204,
- Listing Id:7881 Lease Term:Expires July 31.. Monthly Rent$11,500, Sq.ft.5100,
- Listing Id:7876 Lease Term:Expires April o.. Monthly Rent$9800, Sq.ft.4800,
- Listing Id:7871 Lease Term:Expires On Sept.. Monthly Rent$15500, Sq.ft.3600,
- Listing Id:7870 Lease Term:Remainder of te.. Monthly Rent$10471, Sq.ft.3812,
- Listing Id:7866 Lease Term:Expires 2023 wi.. Monthly Rent$6961.06, Sq.ft.1772,
- Listing Id:7864 Lease Term:Expires 2028 |.. Monthly Rent$12525,9764, Sq.ft.2900,3800,
- Listing Id:7863 Lease Term:remainder of le.. Monthly Rent$4600, Sq.ft.1800,
- Listing Id:7861 Lease Term:Expires 7/31/20.. Monthly Rent$12525, Sq.ft.2900,
- Listing Id:7860 Lease Term:Expires 02/28/2.. Monthly Rent$9764, Sq.ft.3800,
- Listing Id:7855 Lease Term:Real Estate Inc.. Monthly Rent$Real Estate inc.. Sq.ft.4500,
- Listing Id:7850 Lease Term:Real Estate Inc.. Monthly Rent$Real Estate inc.. Sq.ft.9800,
- Listing Id:7842 Lease Term:Expires April 2.. Monthly Rent$4387.50, Sq.ft.1800,
- Listing Id:7835 Lease Term:Remainder of cu.. Monthly Rent$4354, Sq.ft.4260,
- Listing Id:7832 Lease Term:4 year lease Monthly Rent$2464, Sq.ft.960,
- Listing Id:7827 Lease Term:September 2023 Monthly Rent$4500, Sq.ft.1600,