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Casual Dining Restaurants for Sale

There are more than 65,000 casual dining restaurant locations operating across the United States, according to industry estimates. These establishments employ over 3.5 million people nationwide across restaurant operations, management, culinary positions, bartending, serving, and support roles. Casual dining restaurants are estimated to generate $140 billion annually in food and beverage sales. Unlike fast-food restaurants, casual dining establishments typically offer table service, broader menus, full kitchens, and a more relaxed dining experience. The category includes family restaurants, grill concepts, sports bars with full food service, neighborhood restaurants, and nationally recognized casual dining chains.

Casual dining restaurants for sale are something many buyers explore due to their broad customer appeal, diverse revenue streams, and established position within the restaurant industry. The category includes independent restaurants, regional operators, franchise concepts, family dining establishments, and multi-unit restaurant groups. Many casual dining restaurants benefit from dine-in traffic, takeout sales, delivery services, catering opportunities, alcohol sales, and loyal repeat customers, creating multiple avenues for revenue growth.

It's no wonder those buying a business flock to casual dining restaurants for sale offered by Restaurant Brokers. Casual dining restaurants are an influential part of the American dining landscape. The category's combination of strong consumer demand, menu flexibility, full-service operations, and broad demographic appeal creates opportunities for restaurant owners across a wide variety of concepts and cuisines.

Resources for Buying Casual Dining Restaurants for Sale

Buying a Mexican Restaurant for Sale is a team sport and you may need all kinds of help.  Our Certified Restaurant Broker© team has plenty of resources and aid for you.  Here’s a starting point for the most common requests: 

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    Cape Coral Mexican Restaurant for Sale with Beer and Wine
    Cape Coral, Florida
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    Bring the Flavor to Oviedo with Your Own Restaurant! Walkable Area!
    Oviedo, Florida
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    Restaurant with Real Estate for Sale in BOOMING St. Johns County, FL
    Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida
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    Pizza Restaurant for Sale in Sunrise FL. $184K Owner Benefit
    City Confidential, Florida
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    Turnkey Restaurant Opportunity! 12-Ft. Hood & Attractive Lease
    Colorado Springs, Colorado
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    Low Rent & Long Lease! Second Generation Pizza Restaurant For Sale!
    Winter Park, Florida
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    Johns Creek Restaurant Bar for Sale with Patio and Hood
    Johns Creek, Georgia
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    Profitable Ocala, FL Franchise for Sale, SBA 15% Down
    Ocala, Florida
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    Indiana Multi Unit Restaurant Franchises for Sale Earning $268k
    Henderson, Kentucky
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    Indiana TWO Restaurant Franchises for Sale Owner Earnings over $218k
    Evansville, Indiana
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    Your Concept Starts Here: Raleigh Quick Serve - Three Hoods, Walk-In
    Raleigh, North Carolina
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    NE Two Restaurant Franchise for Sale! $138,000 in Earnings
    Chadron, Nebraska
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    Missouri Cafe for Sale Impressive Earnings of $118,000 for Owner
    Moberly, Missouri
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    Daytona Beach Restaurant for Sale , $1.4M Sales, $227,873 Earnings
    Daytona Beach, Florida
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    Established 20-Year Pizza Restaurant with $130K SDE and Low Rent!
    Deltona, Florida
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    Prime Sanford Franchise Location with Food Trailer Included!
    Sanford, Florida
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    Turnkey Sandwich Shop for Sale in Myrtle Beach, SC – Fully Equipped
    Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
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    High-Performing Burger Franchise – $1.07M Sales- $177,000 SDE
    Mableton, Georgia
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    Bring Your Own Concept - 8th Street with Hood! Beautiful Buildout!
    Miami, Florida
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    Turnkey Restaurant for Sale, In South Miami, Near Downtown Dadeland!
    Miami, Florida
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    Cafe for Sale Marco Island Fully Equipped Turnkey Space
    Marco Island, Florida
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    Profitable Boulder Sandwich Shop. Owner Benefit $76,539
    Boulder, Colorado
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    Georgia - Great Wings & Burger Restaurant for Sale with Real Estate!
    Butler, Georgia
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    Subway Franchises for Sale with Drive-Thru and Low Monthly Rent
    Greenville, South Carolina
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    Mooresville 4,000 SF Second Gen Restaurant for Sale!
    Mooresville, North Carolina
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    Large Fully Equipped Restaurant with Outdoor Seating!
    Port Orange, Florida
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    Skip the Buildout! Restaurant for Sale in Pineville NC!
    Charlotte, North Carolina
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    Restaurant for sale with covered out door seating! Fully Equipped!
    Port Orange, Florida
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    Profitable Pizza Business For Sale, Boca Raton FL Nets $203,358
    Boca Raton, Florida
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    Profitable Florida Sandwich Franchise Franchise for Sale - Low Rent!
    Spring Hill, Florida
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    SC Restaurant for Sale, 1,050 SF, Only $25,000
    Irmo, South Carolina
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    Ice Cream Shop Asset Sale in Boynton Beach with Patio Seating
    Boynton Beach, Florida
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    Ice-Cream Business for Sale in a Desirable Denver-Area Market
    Denver, Colorado
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    PEMBROKE PINES, FL TURNKEY RESTAURANT FOR SALE, HAS GREAT LOCATION
    Pembroke Pines, Florida
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    Athens GA Restaurant for Sale in Prime Location
    Athens, Georgia
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    Turnkey Double Drive Thru Coffee Shop for Sale in Rogers AR
    Rogers, Arkansas
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    Apple Spice Catering Franchise, $149K Owner Benefit, Columbia SC
    Columbia, South Carolina
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    Jacksonville Pizza and Italian Restaurant for Sale! Turn key!
    Jacksonville, Florida
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    Established Wake Forest Restaurant with $913K in Sales!
    Wake Forest, North Carolina
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    Fully Equipped Restaurant For Sale - Keep or convert to any Concept!
    Ormond Beach, Florida
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    Profitable Rock Hill Pizzeria restaurant for Sale- Rent Only $1,800!
    Rock Hill, South Carolina
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    High Traffic Location-Juice Bar-Dunwoody, GA-Bring all Offers
    Atlanta, Georgia
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    Lake Norman, NC Restaurant for Sale- Fully Equipped and Ready to Go!
    Charlotte, North Carolina
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    North Charlotte Second-Gen Restaurant for Sale with Hood and Walk In
    Charlotte, North Carolina
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    Turnkey Restaurant for Sale in Charlotte's Steele Creek Area!
    Charlotte, North Carolina
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    Jacksonville Restaurant for Sale- Sales over 1.4 Million!
    Jacksonville, Florida
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    Wetzel's Pretzels Stonebriar Mall, Frisco TX Franchise For Sale!
    Frisco, Texas
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    Emma Street Restaurant & Cafe for Sale in Springdale with Patio
    Springdale, Arkansas
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    Tennessee Cafe for Sale with Hood, Fryers, and Low Rent
    Strawberry Plains, Tennessee
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    Food Franchise for Sale Tarpon Springs FL Asset Sale
    Tarpon Springs, Florida
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    TX Profitable Plano Franchise for Sale! Prime Location!
    Plano, Texas
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions: Casual Dining Restaurants for Sale

    What is the average price of a casual dining restaurant for sale? Independent casual dining restaurants typically list between $100,000 and $1 million. Established restaurants, franchise locations, and high-volume concepts may sell for several million dollars.

    Can I buy a casual dining restaurant with an SBA loan? Yes. Many casual dining restaurant acquisitions qualify for SBA 7(a) financing. We Sell Restaurants can connect buyers with experienced restaurant lenders.

    How many casual dining restaurants are there in the United States? Industry estimates indicate there are approximately 65,000 casual dining restaurant locations operating nationwide, excluding fast-food and quick-service restaurants.

    How many people work in casual dining restaurants? Casual dining restaurants are estimated to employ between 3 million and 4 million workers across the United States.

    How much do casual dining restaurants generate in annual sales? The U.S. casual dining restaurant segment is estimated to generate more than $140 billion annually in food and beverage sales.

    What types of restaurants are included in the casual dining category? Popular concepts include family restaurants, neighborhood grills, sports bars with full food service, American restaurants, themed dining concepts, chain restaurants, and independent full-service restaurants.

    What are the biggest challenges facing casual dining restaurant owners? Common challenges include labor costs, food inflation, staffing shortages, rising occupancy expenses, competition from fast-casual concepts, and maintaining consistent guest experiences.

    Do I need a broker to buy or sell a casual dining restaurant? Not legally, but a Certified Restaurant Broker helps maintain confidentiality, qualify buyers, manage due diligence, and guide the transaction from listing to closing.

     Is We Sell Restaurants a franchise?  Yes, We Sell Restaurants is itself a franchise opportunity, not just a service provider to restaurant franchises. Franchisees become Certified Restaurant Brokers™ through our structured onboarding process, then use We Sell Restaurants' proprietary BOSS (Broker's Operations and Sales System) platform and Restaurant For Sale marketplace to help entrepreneurs buy, sell and lease hospitality properties in their territory.

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    Quick Info:

    More than 65,000 Casual Dining Restaurants Nationwide

    Estimated $140 Billion in Annual Casual Dining Sales

    3.5 Million+ Employed in Casual Dining Restaurants in America

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    Casual Dining Restaurants for Sale