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What designates a restaurant for sale as a diner for sale?  It could be the wide range of food offered (though specializing in American cuisine is a given).  It could be the casual atmosphere or counter service. It could also be related to the hours.  Most restaurants in America that classify themselves as diners for sale work late hours or even around the clock.

Diners have been part of the American restaurant history since the 1920's when many of these were actually prefabricated offsite in factories (like mobile homes or today's tiny house craze).  They were then taken to the site and dropped, often by rail car or truck which meant most of these restaurants were long and narrow. 

Quick food fast -- these diners for sale are early precursors to fast food.  The standard food consisted of all American classics like hamburgers, fries, club sandwiches, and other simple and inexpensive foods including breakfast nearly 24 hours a day.  It is common to see milkshakes prepared on-site along with pie under glass and other sweet dessert offerings.  The restaurant brokers still see diners for sale that originate from the 1920 or 1940s but many more examples of this cuisine operate today in nice modern buildings.

Wikipedia reports that the first diner in America was created in 1872 by Walter Scott, who sold food out of a horse-pulled wagon to employees of the Providence Journal in Rhode Island.  They say that "Scott's diner can be considered the first diner with "walk-up" service, as it had windows on each side of the wagon."  

It wasn't long until lunch wagons were produced commercially.  In 1887, Thomas Buckley became known for his "White House Cafe" wagons. The concept was patented in 1893 for a concept he called the "Night-Lunch Wagon."

Today's diners for sale have many things in common with the history of the American restaurant scene including nearly 24 hours service, inexpensive food targeted to American taste, and lots of hot coffee. 

Diner for Sale

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Cafe for Sale in Jacksonville's Historic District with Liquor License

Cafe for Sale in Jacksonville's Historic District with Liquor License

Listing Id:10298 Lease Term:expires Oct 202.. Monthly Rent$4200- Sq.ft.1416-

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Turnkey Restaurant & Bar For Sale with Liquor License!!

Turnkey Restaurant & Bar For Sale with Liquor License!!

Listing Id:10192 Lease Term:open to renewal.. Monthly Rent$3800- Sq.ft.2400-
Profitable Restaurant for Sale in Toledo Metro Suburb - Full Liquor License

Profitable Restaurant for Sale in Toledo Metro Suburb - Full Liquor License

Listing Id:10172 Lease Term:To be Determine.. Monthly Rent$2200, Sq.ft.4060,
Well Established Restaurant for Sale In A Colorado Tourist Town

Well Established Restaurant for Sale In A Colorado Tourist Town

Listing Id:10160 Lease Term:July 31, 2026 Monthly Rent$3500.00, Sq.ft.3500,
Profitable Dawson County, GA Restaurant for Sale - 6 Figure Earnings

Profitable Dawson County, GA Restaurant for Sale - 6 Figure Earnings

Listing Id:10141 Lease Term:Remainder of cu.. Monthly Rent$7750, Sq.ft.5000,
Renovated Cafe  for Sale - Limited Hours - New Equipment

Renovated Cafe for Sale - Limited Hours - New Equipment

Listing Id:10126 Lease Term:expires August .. Monthly Rent$1600, Sq.ft.3000,
Restaurant for Sale in Silver Springs, FL with Drive Thru!!

Restaurant for Sale in Silver Springs, FL with Drive Thru!!

Listing Id:10079 Lease Term:Sept 2024 Monthly Rent$2327.50-, Sq.ft.2300,
Camden County GA Casual Dining Restaurant for Sale

Camden County GA Casual Dining Restaurant for Sale

Listing Id:9906 Lease Term:Negotiable Monthly Rent$2602, Sq.ft.1800,
Turn-Key American Diner Restaurant for Sale in Jacksonville

Turn-Key American Diner Restaurant for Sale in Jacksonville

Listing Id:9896 Lease Term:5 to 10 years. Monthly Rent$1050, Sq.ft.1400,
Earn over $185,000 in this established Texas Diner & Cafe for Sale

Earn over $185,000 in this established Texas Diner & Cafe for Sale

Listing Id:9892 Lease Term:4 years left on.. Monthly Rent$4250, Sq.ft.3000,
$317,000 in Earnings at this Popular Shenandoah Valley Restaurant for Sale!

$317,000 in Earnings at this Popular Shenandoah Valley Restaurant for Sale!

Listing Id:9722 Lease Term:Expires June 30.. Monthly Rent$3011.08,798.96, Sq.ft.2438,614,
Iconic Restuarant For Sale with Owner Benefit over 300K

Iconic Restuarant For Sale with Owner Benefit over 300K

Listing Id:9717 Lease Term:June 2025 Monthly Rent$12465-, Sq.ft.3918-,
Grab and Grow: Turn-Key Drive Thru Restaurant for Sale!

Grab and Grow: Turn-Key Drive Thru Restaurant for Sale!

Listing Id:9709 Lease Term:to be negotiate.. Monthly Rent$2800, Sq.ft.4000,
Marquee Restaurant and Bar for Sale with Prestigious Austin Address

Marquee Restaurant and Bar for Sale with Prestigious Austin Address

Listing Id:9505 Lease Term:expires 2029 Monthly Rent$11845, Sq.ft.3000,
Flagler Beach Restaurant for Sale! Large Kitchen and Fully Equipped!

Flagler Beach Restaurant for Sale! Large Kitchen and Fully Equipped!

Listing Id:9264 Lease Term:March 2024 + 9 .. Monthly Rent$8025.00, Sq.ft.1400,
$767,000 in Sales at this Clayton, New Mexico Restaurant for Sale

$767,000 in Sales at this Clayton, New Mexico Restaurant for Sale

Listing Id:9153 Lease Term:To Be negotiate.. Monthly Rent$2000, Sq.ft.2500,
Restaurant for Lease Established in 1931 - Available!

Restaurant for Lease Established in 1931 - Available!

Listing Id:8878 Lease Term:5 year lease Monthly Rent$2200, Sq.ft.1500,
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