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Quick Service Restaurants for Sale

There are over 200,000 quick service restaurant (QSR) locations operating across the United States, according to industry estimates. These establishments employ more than 5.5 million people nationwide across restaurant operations, management, food preparation, customer service, and support roles. Quick service restaurants are estimated to generate $300 billion annually in food and beverage sales. Quick service restaurants are characterized by counter ordering, drive-thru service, limited table service, and fast food preparation. The category includes burger restaurants, chicken concepts, pizza chains, sandwich shops, taco restaurants, coffee shops, and other restaurants designed for speed and convenience.

Quick service restaurants for sale are something many buyers explore due to their proven business models, strong consumer demand, and operational scalability. The category includes independent restaurants, franchise locations, regional chains, and nationally recognized brands. Many QSR operators benefit from high customer volumes, drive-thru sales, mobile ordering, delivery partnerships, and established consumer dining habits, making the segment one of the largest in the U.S. restaurant industry.

It's no wonder those buying a business flock to quick service restaurants for sale offered by Restaurant Brokers. Quick service restaurants are an influential part of the American dining landscape. The category's combination of convenience, brand recognition, operational efficiency, and consistent consumer demand creates opportunities for restaurant owners across a wide variety of concepts and service models.

Resources for Buying a Quick Dining Restaurant For Sale

Buying a Quick Dining 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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    South End Franchise for Sale- National Brand, Local Opportunity!
    Charlotte, North Carolina
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    NC South End Cafe for Sale- Small Footprint, Big Possibilities!
    Charlotte, North Carolina
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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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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions: Quick Service Bars for Sale

    What is the average price of a quick-service restaurant for sale? Independent quick-service restaurants typically list between $75,000 and $750,000. Established franchise locations, multi-unit operations, and high-volume restaurants may sell for more than $1 million.

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

    How many quick-service restaurants are there in the United States? Industry estimates indicate there are approximately 200,000 quick-service restaurant locations operating nationwide.

    How many people work in quick-service restaurants? Quick-service restaurants are estimated to employ between 4.5 million and 6 million workers across the United States.

    How much do quick-service restaurants generate in annual sales? The U.S. quick-service restaurant segment is estimated to generate more than $300 billion annually in food and beverage sales.

    What types of restaurants are included in the quick-service category? Popular concepts include burger restaurants, chicken restaurants, pizza chains, sandwich shops, taco restaurants, coffee shops, drive-thru restaurants, and other fast-food concepts.

    What are the biggest challenges facing quick-service restaurant owners? Common challenges include labor costs, food inflation, competition, technology investments, delivery platform fees, and maintaining speed and consistency during peak service periods.

    Do I need a broker to buy or sell a quick-service 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 200,000 Quick Service Restaurants Nationwide

    Estimated $300 Billion in Annual Quick Service Restaurant Sales

    5.5 Million+ Employed in Quick Service Restaurants in America

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    Quick Service Restaurants for Sale