Downtown Athens GA Second Generation Restaurant and Bar
Athens, Georgia
85Active Listings
$310KAvg Asking Price
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BBQ Restaurants for Sale
There are over 16,000 barbecue restaurant locations operating across the United States, according to industry estimates. These establishments employ more than 475,000 people nationwide across restaurant operations, management, culinary positions, and support roles. BBQ restaurants are estimated to generate $12 billion annually in food and beverage sales. From traditional smokehouses and family-owned barbecue joints to fast-casual concepts and regional chains, barbecue restaurants remain a popular segment of the American restaurant industry.
BBQ restaurants for sale are something many buyers explore due to strong consumer demand, regional loyalty, and broad appeal across casual dining and fast-casual segments. The category includes independent barbecue restaurants, multi-unit operators, franchise concepts, food-truck-based brands, and nationally recognized chains. Popular styles include Texas barbecue, Kansas City barbecue, Memphis barbecue, Carolina barbecue, and other regional specialties that attract both local customers and destination diners.
It's no wonder those buying a business flock to BBQ restaurants for sale offered by Restaurant Brokers. Barbecue restaurants are an influential part of the American dining landscape. The category's combination of strong customer loyalty, catering opportunities, family dining appeal, and regional popularity creates opportunities for restaurant owners across a wide variety of concepts and service styles.
Resources for Buying a BBQ Restaurant For Sale
Buying a BBQ 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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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.
BBQ Restaurant for Sale in Prime University of Delaware Location!
Newark, Delaware
Turnkey Restaurant Opportunity! 12-Ft. Hood & Attractive Lease
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Getting a Liquor License and Buying a Restaurant or Bar
The process to obtain meet the regulatory requirement varies greatly from state to state however and often requires local understanding and knowledge.
Profitable Fort Smith Restaurant + Catering Business $278K Benefit
Fort Smith, Arkansas
Diner for Sale in Fort Smith. $154K Owner Benefit.
Fort Smith, Arkansas
Beautiful Newly Built out Colorado Restaurant and Bar Asset Sale
Fort Collins, Colorado
Breakfast Restaurant For Sale in Bradenton with Hood and Walk In
Bradenton, Florida
Port St Lucie BBQ Restaurant For Sale with Patio Seating
Port St Lucie, Florida
Large Fully Equipped Restaurant with Outdoor Seating!
Port Orange, Florida
Boulder Second-Gen Restaurant for Sale with Hood and Patio
Boulder, Colorado
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Fort Collins, CO Bar and Grill for Sale - Make It Yours
Fort Collins, Colorado
Profitable BBQ Restaurant for Sale Carlisle PA with 4 Income streams
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
Dahlonega Second Gen Restaurant for sale with Hood, $2,200 Rent
Dahlonega, Georgia
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NC Turnkey Restaurant Opportunity in a Prime Roxboro Location
Roxboro, North Carolina
Turnkey CO Springs Restaurant - Full Liquor License & 18-Ft. Hood!
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Turnkey Restaurant Sale with 18-Ft. Hood, Liquor License, and Patio!
Fountain, Colorado
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FL Restaurant for Sale - 8,000 SF Beachside Restaurant
Panama City Beach, Florida
Restaurant for Sale in Acworth, GA with Brand New Buildout. Turnkey
Acworth, Georgia
Fully Equipped, Turnkey Alpharetta Restaurant for Sale with Full Bar
Alpharetta, Georgia
Standalone Restaurant Building for Sale!! Real Estate Included!!
Acworth, Georgia
Bar for Sale in Acworth GA with 8,500 SF. 530 Total Seating
Acworth, Georgia
Georgia Turnkey Asian Restaurant for Sale with Real Estate
Toccoa, Georgia
Profitable BBQ Franchise for sale in Lakewood and Westminster CO
Lakewood, Colorado
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Mt. Juliet, TN Restaurant for Sale - Fully Equipped, Great Location!
Mount Juliet, Tennessee
Second Generation FL BBQ Restaurant for sale with Smoker and Hood!
Jacksonville, Florida
Florida Restaurant for Sale - Sales $943,000 with Low Rent!
Alachua, Florida
Legacy BBQ Restaurant for Sale with $1.3M in Sales!!
Kansas City, Missouri
Beautiful Chandler Restaurant Bar for Sale with $1.1M+ in Sales
Chandler, Arizona
Westminster, CO Franchise business for sale with Equipment
Westminster, Colorado
Jacksonville BBQ Restaurant for Sale with Smokers - Rent $2,200!!
Jacksonville, Florida
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Fully Equipped Restaurant for sale with Bar - Pristine Buildout!
Lincoln, Rhode Island
Franchise BBQ for Sale in Littleton! $94K+ Projected Owner Benefit!
Littleton, Colorado
Fully Equipped including Seating and Bar Restaurant for Sale
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Colorado Restaurant with Real Estate - 16,000+ SF on Golf Course!
Burlington, Colorado
Jacksonville BBQ Restaurant for sale - Great spot & Low Rent!
Jacksonville, Florida
South Carolina Restaurant - Fully Equipped - Priced to Sell!
Cayce, South Carolina
SC Turnkey Restaurant for sale with Patio - Full Equipped!!
Columbia, South Carolina
Sandwich Franchise for sale Nets $197K Free Standing with Drive-Thru
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Profitable BBQ Franchise for Sale in Cañon City - Brand-New Buildout
Cañon City, Colorado
Fully Equipped Restaurant for sale with Bar! High Traffic Location
West Warwick, Rhode Island
Turnkey Johnston RI Restaurant for sale – Full Bar Liquor License
Johnston, Rhode Island
Profitable BBQ Restaurant Katy TX, SBA Ready, $162K Owner Benefit
Katy, Texas
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AL Restaurant For Sale – Business and Real Estate – ONLY $570,000
Dothan, Alabama
Turnkey Wisconsin Restaurant - Your concept only $99,000
Portage, Wisconsin
Profitable Franchise Business for sale with Recurring Royalty Income
Wake Forest, North Carolina
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Katy TX Restaurant for Sale with Full Bar and 3,643 SF
Katy, Texas
Profitable Ski Town and Microbrewery Restaurant Real Estate for Sale
City Confidential, Colorado
17 x 6 Food Truck for Sale in Jacksonville! Fully Equipped, Like New
Jacksonville, Florida
Profitable Florida Restaurant for Sale in Jacksonville- $2.82M Sales
Jacksonville, Florida
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions: BBQ Restaurants for Sale
What is the average price of a BBQ restaurant for sale? Independent BBQ restaurants typically list between $75,000 and $750,000. Established restaurants, franchise operations, and high-volume concepts may sell for more than $1 million.
Can I buy a BBQ restaurant with an SBA loan? Yes. Many barbecue restaurant acquisitions qualify for SBA 7(a) financing. We Sell Restaurants can connect buyers with experienced restaurant lenders.
How many BBQ restaurants are there in the United States? Industry estimates indicate there are approximately 16,000 barbecue restaurant locations operating nationwide.
How many people work in BBQ restaurants? BBQ restaurants are estimated to employ between 350,000 and 500,000 workers across the United States.
How much do BBQ restaurants generate in annual sales?
The U.S. barbecue restaurant segment is estimated to generate more than $12 billion annually in restaurant sales.
What types of BBQ restaurants are most common? Popular concepts include traditional smokehouses, Texas-style barbecue restaurants, Kansas City barbecue restaurants, Memphis-style barbecue restaurants, Carolina barbecue restaurants, fast-casual barbecue concepts, and barbecue catering operations.
What are the biggest challenges facing BBQ restaurant owners? Common challenges include meat costs, labor expenses, long cooking times, equipment maintenance, inventory management, and maintaining product consistency.
Do I need a broker to buy or sell a BBQ 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 a Certified Restaurant Broker® 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.
