New Jersey

American Restaurants For Sale in New Jersey

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Pizzeria Asset Sale
Asset Sale

Bergen County, NJ

This is an asset sale consisting of furniture, fixtures, equipment and taking over the lease which is currently $1,200 per month. Business is closed....

$45,000

$45,000

Type 32 Plenary Retail Liquor License In Lyndhurst
Asset Sale

Lyndhurst, NJ

Rare Opportunity — Lyndhurst, New Jersey Type 32 Plenary Retail Consumption License with Broad Package Privilege One of New Jersey's most versatile and sought-after liquor licenses — the "32 Broad"...

$120,000

$120,000

New Construction Restaurant & Bar with 25-year lease & Liquor License
Asset Sale

Riverdale, NJ

Berkshire Hathaway Commercial is proud to present the truly turn-key, NEW Construction 3,527sf restaurant & bar with a +-1,370 outdoor dining patio + use of a liquor license. The restaurant is located...

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Liquor License for Sale! - Type 33 Consumption
Asset Sale

Secaucus, NJ

Secaucus NJ liquor license available for sale!!...

$250,000

$250,000

Fast Casual Brazilian Restaurant For Sale
Asset Sale

Union County, NJ

Asset Sale. Turnkey fully equipped restaurant space available in Union County. Space ideal for a variety of uses. Over 250K invested in build-out and equipment. Great location with excellent foot...

$200,000

$200,000

Kearny, NJ Class C #33 Liquor License
Asset Sale

Kearny, NJ

Pocket License...

$159,000

$159,000

Second-Generation Restaurant Premier Location
Asset Sale

Ridgewood, NJ

Turnkey Restaurant Space: Skip the Build-Out & Start Cooking Day 1! Located in Ridgewood NJ. This 3200 square foot restaurant has been a fixture location in Ridgewood for over 50 Years. Onsite...

$200,000

$200,000

ID #1741 - Morris Township "33" Liquor License for Sale
Asset Sale

Morris County, NJ

*Please note...this license is for Morris Township, not Morristown. Class 33 liquor licenses are known as “on-premises” licenses. They permit the holder to serve all types of alcoholic beverages...

$975,000

$975,000

Highly profitable brunch diner, open for 40+ years!
Real Estate Only

Hainesport, NJ

Unique and rare mixed‑use opportunity along Marne Highway featuring a long‑established, highly reputable diner, operating for 40+ years with a loyal customer base and strong daily traffic. This...

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

ID #1768 - 1031 Exchange | Fully Leased Restaurant | 8.95% CAP Rate
Real Estate Only

Somerville, NJ

Exceptional 8.95% CAP Rate A standout return in today's market. Fully occupied and generating income from day one — an investor's dream with immediate, reliable cash flow backed by a long-term lease....

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

ID #1765 – Restaurant/Bar | Great Walking Town | Lease with Liquor
Lease Only

Ridgewood, NJ

The sale includes: lease, “33” liquor license and FF&E 16 Years of Proven Success Established and beloved for over 16 years — with an intensely loyal customer base, strong community ties, and a...

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

ID# 1683 - Free-Standing, Highly Visible Restaurant with New Lease
Lease Only

Riverdale, NJ

The former owners enjoyed 23 years of success at this prominent location. This vibrant, free-standing restaurant is ready for its next successful owner. Located on busy Hamburg Turnpike, less than a...

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

Bacarosa Restaurant, Bar & Catering Venue with RE and Liquor License
Real Estate Only

Nutley, NJ

The Sale Includes: Real Estate, "33" Plenary Retail Consumption License and FFE Great opportunity to acquire a professionally designed, multi-million dollar renovated restaurant and event space in the...

$3,500,000

$3,500,000

Famous Restaurant Old Glory Kitchen & Spirits Liquor License Included

$975,000 - Keyport, NJ

$975,000

Keyport, NJ

Commercial Real Estate For Sale at the South Jersey Shore
Real Estate Only

Ventnor City, NJ

Commercial property for sale at the Jersey Shore, located in the heart of a bustling downtown shore community with excellent demographics. This brand-new building is ideally suited for a restaurant,...

$2,520,000

$2,520,000

50 Year Old Established (Diner)
Real Estate Only

Cumberland County, NJ

Operations & Facilities • Facility: Includes a free-standing building with outdoor seating plus patios and parking suitable for car hop service. The property and building (valued around $450,000) are...

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Penny Papaioannou

Atlantic Business Brokers

Serving Camden County, NJ

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Investment Property, deli anchor
Real Estate Only

Middlesex County, NJ

Deli and catering business on the first floor, on a busy corner location with parking for 12 cars. 1,100 sf, basement. Deli pays $3,000. per month rent. Two apartments provide additional income. One...

$800,000

$800,000

Buy or Sell an American Restaurant in New Jersey
American restaurants listed for sale on BizBuySell include a wide range of American style dining establishments, including full service and casual American restaurants, bar and grill concepts, diners, burger chains, neighborhood pubs, and franchise units, with some listings bundled with liquor licenses, real estate, or multiple locations. These businesses primarily operate on a hospitality, location based business model, generating revenue through on premise dining, food and beverage sales, alcohol service, takeout, catering, and special events, with franchised concepts benefiting from standardized menus, brand recognition, and systemized operations.
Market Overview Listings for Sale (Median) Total New Jersey Market (Average)
Number of Businesses Analyzed55 503
Asking Price$350,000-
Reported Revenue$957,000 $1,727,457
Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings$160,000 $54,780
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.
For more in-depth sales and profitability data see:

Asking Price

Lower QuartileMedianUpper Quartile
$272,500$350,000$817,500

Market Financial Highlights

The financial data presented here is an aggregation of reported revenue and earnings of American Restaurants for sale in New Jersey.

BoundRevenueSeller’s Discretionary Earnings
Lower Quartile$666,750$120,000
Median$957,000$160,000
Upper Quartile$1,575,000$250,000

Valuation Multiples

The valuation multiples listed below are derived from asking price, revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings of American Restaurants listed for sale in New Jersey.

BoundRevenue MultipleEarnings Multiple
Lower Quartile0.362.00
Median0.492.42
Upper Quartile0.643.69

FAQ's

How much does it cost to buy an American Restaurant in New Jersey?

The median asking price for an established American Restaurant in New Jersey is $350,000, though prices range from under $272,500 to well over $817,500.

How much do American Restaurants owners in New Jersey earn?

The median reported revenue of American Restaurants in New Jersey is $957,000 and owners earn a median of $160,000, which includes the owners salary and any other financial benefits they receive.

How do I value an American Restaurant?

Valuing a business is a complex process, but buyers and sellers often turn to the local market to understand how businesses are priced. Based on our most recent analysis of American Restaurants in New Jersey, revenue multiples range from 0.36 to 0.64, with a median of 0.49. Earning multiples range from 2.00 to 3.69, with the median at 2.42. This means the typical American Restaurant in New Jersey may ask for around 0.49 times its annual revenue, and 2.42 times its annual owner earnings.

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