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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.

Profitable Restaurants for Sale

Is it Possible to Buy a Restaurant that is an Absentee Business for Sa

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Earnings of $178,000 on FOUR Virginia Firehouse Subs Franchises for Sale

Earnings of $178,000 on FOUR Virginia Firehouse Subs Franchises for Sale

Listing Id:9762 Lease Term:All leases Vali.. Monthly Rent$7198.88 ,3047,2.. Sq.ft.2714,1842,1600,..
Newly Renovated Upscale Bar for Sale in Alpharetta with Earnings

Newly Renovated Upscale Bar for Sale in Alpharetta with Earnings

Listing Id:9761 Lease Term:Expires June 20.. Monthly Rent$8202, Sq.ft.3750,
Multi-Unit Firehouse Subs Franchises for Sale in the Piedmont Triad!

Multi-Unit Firehouse Subs Franchises for Sale in the Piedmont Triad!

Listing Id:9752 Lease Term:1 year remainin.. Monthly Rent$17793,6665-,371.. Sq.ft.2121,1800,1875,

Buying a Restaurant with SBA Lending – What the Lender Needs

If you are buying a restaurant with SBA lending, make sure you are ready to go with this checklist of items the bank will need. Some will come from you and others will be submitted by the seller.

Poke Bowl Restaurant for Sale in Miami nets $137K for Absentee Owner

Poke Bowl Restaurant for Sale in Miami nets $137K for Absentee Owner

Listing Id:9751 Lease Term:Expires July 31.. Monthly Rent$8800, Sq.ft.1310,
Suwanee, Georgia Pizza Restaurant for Sale with six figure sales

Suwanee, Georgia Pizza Restaurant for Sale with six figure sales

Listing Id:9743 Lease Term:Expired March, .. Monthly Rent$4000, Sq.ft.1400,
Popular Fort Mill Bar For Sale with Six Figure Earmings!

Popular Fort Mill Bar For Sale with Six Figure Earmings!

Listing Id:9729 Lease Term:1 year remainin.. Monthly Rent$2400, Sq.ft.2100,
Profitable Deli For Sale In A Great Location

Profitable Deli For Sale In A Great Location

Listing Id:9725 Lease Term:Aug. 2024 Monthly Rent$2100, Sq.ft.1000,
High Profit Restaurant for Sale in Perfect Downtown Austin Location

High Profit Restaurant for Sale in Perfect Downtown Austin Location

Listing Id:9723 Lease Term:expires Februar.. Monthly Rent$6000, Sq.ft.875,
$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,
Profitable, Independent Restaurant For Sale

Profitable, Independent Restaurant For Sale

Listing Id:9717 Lease Term:June 2025 Monthly Rent$12465, Sq.ft.3918,
Catering Business and Cafe for Sale Earning $217,000 for Owner/Operator

Catering Business and Cafe for Sale Earning $217,000 for Owner/Operator

Listing Id:9712 Lease Term:unlimited, 13 y.. Monthly Rent$5585.13, Sq.ft.6000,
Earn $194,000 Operating Popular Parma Heights Restaurant and Bar for Sale

Earn $194,000 Operating Popular Parma Heights Restaurant and Bar for Sale

Listing Id:9707 Lease Term:Exprires 5/20/2.. Monthly Rent$2500, Sq.ft.1150,400, ,
Sports Bar for Sale Earning Owner/Operator Six-Figures! Full Liquor License

Sports Bar for Sale Earning Owner/Operator Six-Figures! Full Liquor License

Listing Id:9698 Lease Term:Expires 2024 wi.. Monthly Rent$8305, Sq.ft.5126,
$154,000 in Earnings Simple to Run Dessert Concept Franchise for Sale

$154,000 in Earnings Simple to Run Dessert Concept Franchise for Sale

Listing Id:9690 Lease Term:Expires 2023 to.. Monthly Rent$5771.63, Sq.ft.180,
Lunch & Breakfast Restaurant for Sale- Large Profit From Small Investment!

Lunch & Breakfast Restaurant for Sale- Large Profit From Small Investment!

Listing Id:9676 Lease Term:Expires 8/31/20.. Monthly Rent$3641.67, Sq.ft.2000,
Profitable Bakery For Sale

Profitable Bakery For Sale

Listing Id:9672 Lease Term:December 2025 Monthly Rent$7189, Sq.ft.3500,
Pizza Shop for Sale in Broward County, Florida netted $295K in 2022

Pizza Shop for Sale in Broward County, Florida netted $295K in 2022

Listing Id:9671 Lease Term:Expires January.. Monthly Rent$8617.37, Sq.ft.1600,
Cleveland, Ohio Moe's Franchise for Sale  $300,000 Discretionary Earnings

Cleveland, Ohio Moe's Franchise for Sale $300,000 Discretionary Earnings

Listing Id:9663 Lease Term:Remainder of cu.. Monthly Rent$$6725- Sq.ft.2400-
Two Unit Sub Franchise for Sale, Absentee Operated, $141k EBITDA

Two Unit Sub Franchise for Sale, Absentee Operated, $141k EBITDA

Listing Id:9658 Lease Term:Both leases goo.. Monthly Rent$2620,5012, Sq.ft.1501,1516,
Italian Restaurant for Sale Near Houston, Texas with Six-Figure Earnings

Italian Restaurant for Sale Near Houston, Texas with Six-Figure Earnings

Listing Id:9654 Lease Term:Expires 3/31/20.. Monthly Rent$5000, Sq.ft.2400,
Profitable Greensboro NC Sub Franchise For Sale - Buy vs Build

Profitable Greensboro NC Sub Franchise For Sale - Buy vs Build

Listing Id:9652 Lease Term:Remainder if 5 .. Monthly Rent$2857, Sq.ft.1501,
Restaurant and Bar for Sale in Sunrise, Fl – Nets $309,962 in 2022 to Owner

Restaurant and Bar for Sale in Sunrise, Fl – Nets $309,962 in 2022 to Owner

Listing Id:9633 Lease Term:Expires Decembe.. Monthly Rent$10353.63, Sq.ft.2760,
Sushi Restaurant For Sale with $425K Plus Owner Benefit

Sushi Restaurant For Sale with $425K Plus Owner Benefit

Listing Id:9621 Lease Term:, Lease expires.. Monthly Rent$6835, Sq.ft.2200,
Burger Franchise for Sale with Sales over $1M and earnings over $119k

Burger Franchise for Sale with Sales over $1M and earnings over $119k

Listing Id:9619 Lease Term:Expires March 2.. Monthly Rent$3625.38, Sq.ft.2231,
Pizzeria for Sale in Boca Raton, Florida Nets $351,000 Annually, SBA

Pizzeria for Sale in Boca Raton, Florida Nets $351,000 Annually, SBA

Listing Id:9605 Lease Term:Expires August .. Monthly Rent$4792, Sq.ft.2,200,
$235,000 in Owner Earnings at Popular Boone, NC Restaurant for Sale

$235,000 in Owner Earnings at Popular Boone, NC Restaurant for Sale

Listing Id:9593 Lease Term:Expires 2025 wi.. Monthly Rent$4843, Sq.ft.1300,
Popular and Profitable Restaurant for Sale available in San Marcos

Popular and Profitable Restaurant for Sale available in San Marcos

Listing Id:9592 Lease Term:expires April 3.. Monthly Rent$5600, Sq.ft.1500,
Restaurant for Sale in NODA ! HUGE OWNER BENEFIT!

Restaurant for Sale in NODA ! HUGE OWNER BENEFIT!

Listing Id:9584 Lease Term:5 years Monthly Rent$4889.11, Sq.ft.1550,
Sandwich Shop for Sale in Montana Rocky Mountains with $112,000 Earnings

Sandwich Shop for Sale in Montana Rocky Mountains with $112,000 Earnings

Listing Id:9568 Lease Term:Expires in 2024.. Monthly Rent$3760, Sq.ft.1460 SF main bu..
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