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Profitable Restaurants for Sale

Profitable Restaurants for Sale

Profitable Restaurants for sale are defined as any business opportunities that generate positive cash flow.  The opportunities we show below generate very high earnings of six figures or more for an owner-operator after paying all expenses associated with the business.   For those searching to find business opportunities, it's not unusual to focus on those with the greatest earnings.  Profitable restaurants for sale like this collection of listings have the following points in common:

  • Sales of $1.0 million or more 
  • Earnings of $100,000 or more 
  • Opportunity for new buyers to acquire
Controlling costs and driving sales are the two key elements to generating a strong return like these profitable restaurants for sale.  For the food industry, the following are the key cost lines to control to generate the greatest earnings.
  • Food Costs 
  • Labor Cost
  • Occupancy Costs
How are these defined and best controlled when finding profitable restaurants for sale? Food Costs are the direct costs to produce the food sold at the customer level.  For most CPA's that means the cost of raw ingredients and paper sleeves to hold the food are direct costs.  For most, it does not include the direct labor costs of those preparing the food. On average, food costs should range from 28 - 32% of sales as a rate to sales but that varies based on the concept and type of food.  Mexican and Italian restaurants have lower food costs as they use fewer proteins than a steakhouse for example. 

Labor costs are the costs in any profitable restaurant for sale reflecting both the hourly and salaried employees- the entire workforce.  When reviewing profitable restaurants for sale, it's important to make sure that all the workers in the restaurant are being paid legally and all the hourly workers needed are reflected in the payroll.  For the most part, you can count on labor costs being about 25% as a rate to total sales.

The last huge component of a profit and loss statement for any business and, profitable restaurants for sale like these, are the occupancy costs.  Occupancy includes rent, CAMS (Common Area Maintenance Charges), Taxes, and Insurance paid to the landlord. The entire amount is counted in occupancy.  As restaurant brokers, those of us at We Sell Restaurants, like to see occupancy costs at no more than ten percent as a rate to total sales.

If you are in the market to find profitable restaurants for sale, it's a good idea to become familiar with these common ratios and apply them to the business opportunities you review.  This is an industry where high earnings can be found but doing your homework upfront is a good way to be ready to sort out the best from the rest.

Want more information on buying profitable restaurants for sale?  Visit us online at this link to see our restaurants for sale or at this link for articles and information on buying a restaurant.

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Two Burger Franchises for Sale in Tucson with Owner Earnings over $200,000

Two Burger Franchises for Sale in Tucson with Owner Earnings over $200,000

Listing Id:10561 Lease Term:Expires 2025 | .. Monthly Rent$5213.38,5148.11.. Sq.ft.2880,1938,

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Bar and Grill for Sale In Anna Marie Island FL Bring YOUR Own Concept

Bar and Grill for Sale In Anna Marie Island FL Bring YOUR Own Concept

Listing Id:10548 Lease Term:March 2025 + 5 .. Monthly Rent$4384.11, Sq.ft.1900,
Pizzeria for Sale in Pompano Beach – Nets $157,000 and Increasing

Pizzeria for Sale in Pompano Beach – Nets $157,000 and Increasing

Listing Id:10544 Lease Term:Expires August .. Monthly Rent$4975, Sq.ft.1700,
Denver Colorado Burger Restaurant for Sale  - $300,000 Annual Earnings

Denver Colorado Burger Restaurant for Sale - $300,000 Annual Earnings

Listing Id:10540 Lease Term:expires 8.31.24.. Monthly Rent$9000, Sq.ft.240,
Breakfast Restaurant for Sale in Sarasota FL

Breakfast Restaurant for Sale in Sarasota FL

Listing Id:10533 Lease Term:January 2025 Monthly Rent$2310, Sq.ft.1300,1300,
Franchise Business For Sale Be THE Franchisor! Sarasota FL

Franchise Business For Sale Be THE Franchisor! Sarasota FL

Listing Id:10530 Lease Term:September 24 20.. Monthly Rent$4292, Sq.ft.2800,
Outstanding Bar and Grill for Sale in Fort Worth earning almost $200,000!

Outstanding Bar and Grill for Sale in Fort Worth earning almost $200,000!

Listing Id:10525 Lease Term:expires May 202.. Monthly Rent$12875, Sq.ft.2600,
Colorado Brewery For Sale

Colorado Brewery For Sale

Listing Id:10510 Lease Term:August 2028 Monthly Rent$8416-, Sq.ft.2705--,
Pizza Shop For Sale in Sarasota FL For ONLY 150k

Pizza Shop For Sale in Sarasota FL For ONLY 150k

Listing Id:10464 Lease Term:June 2025 Monthly Rent$1300, Sq.ft.900,
Healthy Choice Restaurant for Sale in Florida Nets $180K for Owner

Healthy Choice Restaurant for Sale in Florida Nets $180K for Owner

Listing Id:10461 Lease Term:Expires Septemb.. Monthly Rent$22805, Sq.ft.622,
Seafood Restaurant for Sale with Real Estate Now Available!

Seafood Restaurant for Sale with Real Estate Now Available!

Listing Id:10457 Lease Term:No Lease - RE w.. Monthly RentNA Sq.ft.1810,
Sales on Track for nearly $590 K in this Madison Subway

Sales on Track for nearly $590 K in this Madison Subway

Listing Id:10452 Lease Term:May 31 2027 Monthly Rent$3645.29, Sq.ft.1389,
Multi Unit Ice Cream Franchise For Sale With Huge Owner Benefit !!

Multi Unit Ice Cream Franchise For Sale With Huge Owner Benefit !!

Listing Id:10448 Lease Term:10 Years Monthly Rent$2136.54-4400- Sq.ft.1000-1000-
Substantial Earnings Over $275,000 Franchise for Sale in Manhattan, Ks.

Substantial Earnings Over $275,000 Franchise for Sale in Manhattan, Ks.

Listing Id:10438 Lease Term:Expires 2027 wi.. Monthly Rent$4528.35, Sq.ft.1740,
Profitable Bar And Grill for Sale With $145,000 Owner Benefit!

Profitable Bar And Grill for Sale With $145,000 Owner Benefit!

Listing Id:10427 Lease Term:December 2024 Monthly Rent$4078, Sq.ft.2500,
Profitable Cafe for Sale on High Traffic Road

Profitable Cafe for Sale on High Traffic Road

Listing Id:10416 Lease Term:7/2022-7/2026 Monthly Rent$4650, Sq.ft.1300,
Three Breakfast and Lunch Franchises for Sale in Tampa FL Earning $395,000

Three Breakfast and Lunch Franchises for Sale in Tampa FL Earning $395,000

Listing Id:10406 Lease Term:expires 2024,20.. Monthly Rent$1,3592,4063, Sq.ft.3200,3200,3200,
Two Breakfast and Lunch Franchises for Sale in Tampa FL Earning $140,000

Two Breakfast and Lunch Franchises for Sale in Tampa FL Earning $140,000

Listing Id:10405 Lease Term:Expires 2027, E.. Monthly Rent$3592,4063, Sq.ft.3200,
Profitable Breakfast and Lunch Franchise for Sale in Tampa FL

Profitable Breakfast and Lunch Franchise for Sale in Tampa FL

Listing Id:10404 Lease Term:5 yr lease Monthly Rent$1, Sq.ft.3647,
Low Overhead, Big Earnings: Italian Restaurant for Sale!

Low Overhead, Big Earnings: Italian Restaurant for Sale!

Listing Id:10396 Lease Term:March 31, 2028 Monthly Rent$3164, Sq.ft.3064,
Pizza Restaurant for Sale In Venice FL Sales over 480k

Pizza Restaurant for Sale In Venice FL Sales over 480k

Listing Id:10395 Lease Term:June 2026 Monthly Rent$2500, Sq.ft.2000,
Montgomery Franchise for Sale earning over $200,000 for Owner Operator!

Montgomery Franchise for Sale earning over $200,000 for Owner Operator!

Listing Id:10389 Lease Term:Expires 2026 Wi.. Monthly Rent$6349.22, Sq.ft.3000,
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