What were the best restaurants for sale across the nation in December of 2019?  They ranged from the first place position in Austin, Texas where a second generation space drove activity, to the tenth position in Fort Lauderdale, Florida that still beat out 525 other restaurant for sale locations to hit the top ten. 

We Sell Restaurants takes all our listings and weighs the calls, contact, views and confidentiality agreements to discover which are the best restaurants to sale and deliver the results.  What did we learn in December?  It appears that Florida dominates the picture.  Maybe the cold weather in other parts of the country are driving restaurant buyers to consider the warm climate of its sunny shores, along with the zero income taxes charged by the state. 

Austin Texas was incredibly popular as well with 40% of the top ten listings for the month focused on this market.  The most popular restaurant for the month was a second generation space in Austin Texas that is fully equipped and ready for a new concept.  Certified Restaurant Broker Dave Duce and Franchise Partner in the Austin market has this one listed at $79,900 and based on the activity, it seems ready to land in someone's hands a a new concept shortly.  

Listing ID:7263 Restaurant Broker Dave Duce     Restaurant for Sale - 2nd Generation Space in Austin is FULLY Equipped! Lease: expires June 2023 + 5 yr option Monthly Rent: $4800- Inside Sq. Ft. 2100- Outside Sq. Ft. Price:$79,900 City:Austin Dave Duce (512) 773-5272 The best restaurant for sale out of Florida for the month is a pizzeria in West Palm Beach.  An excellent rental rate of under $2700 per month made this a favorite with those seeking their slice of the American dream, one pie at a time!  The location is priced to move at just $99,000. Listing ID:7369 Restaurant Broker Ken Eisenband     Pizzeria for Sale in West Palm Beach has Monthly Rent of $2,631 Lease: expires June 30, 2021 plus three year option attached Monthly Rent: $2631, Inside Sq. Ft. 1000, Outside Sq. Ft. Price:$99,000 City:West Palm Beach Ken Eisenband (561) 350-3365 Another location in South Florida -- Broward County was designated one of the best restaurants for sale with a deli location in Fort Lauderdale. The location is churning out excellent cash flow of $80,000 per year and Franchise Partner Ken Eisenband is working with buyers to get this one into a closing quickly. Listing ID:7276 Restaurant Broker Ken Eisenband     Deli for Sale in Broward County will net $80,000 to Owner/Operator Lease: Expires on May28, 2024 Monthly Rent: $4926.34, Inside Sq. Ft. 1200, Outside Sq. Ft. Price:$99,000 City:Fort Lauderdale Ken Eisenband (561) 350-3365 The trend for Austin continued with the third best restaurant for sale in the month, a historic 70 year old cafe for sale just outside the city.  This location demonstrates six figure earnings on the books and had the phone ringing and the website buzzing with activity for Certified Restaurant Broker Dave Duce. Listing ID:6831 Restaurant Broker Dave Duce     Historic 70 year-old Cafe for Sale just Outside of Austin - 6 Figure Earnings Lease: expires May 31, 2020 + 5 yr option Monthly Rent: $4500, Inside Sq. Ft. 4500, Outside Sq. Ft. 0 Price:$290,000 City:Austin Dave Duce (512) 773-5272 The top restaurants for sale demonstrate the continuing theme of Austin, Austin Austin with yet another top five favorite.  This one is an established neighborhood bar for sale in Lakeway Texas.  The sales of over $613,000 attracted bar and restaurant buyers to the location that will get this one off the market quickly and into the hands of a buyer seeking the American Dream in this market. Listing ID:6062 Restaurant Broker Dave Duce     Established Neighborhood Bar for Sale near Austin-Sales over $613,000 Lease: expires July 2019 + 5 yr option Monthly Rent: $9864, Inside Sq. Ft. 3000, Outside Sq. Ft. Price:$99,000 City:Lakeway Dave Duce (512) 773-5272 Justin Scotto, Franchise Partner for Charlotte North Carolina and surrounding areas, also has one of the best restaurants for sale in the month.  His Firehouse Subs listing for two stores with earnings of $90,000 on the books brought out a number of buyers.  This one is ideal for anyone seeking the security of a franchise brand along with earnings that can be verified.  This type of opportunity will qualify for SBA lending and generates a strong return for an owner operator. Listing ID:7258 Restaurant Broker Justin Scotto     Two Franchises for Sale! Firehouse Subs with Earnings of $90,000 Lease: 10 year lease Monthly Rent: $3750.00--4993.58- Inside Sq. Ft. 2684--1841- Outside Sq. Ft. Price:$349,000 Justin Scotto (704) 609-4460 The Austin market is on fire with activity and a bar for sale in Austin Texas making strong money brought out the buyers for Franchise Partner Dave Duce.  His listing, priced at $250,000 had maximum views, calls and inquiries, landing it on the list of best restaurants for sale in the month.  Listing ID:6881 Restaurant Broker Dave Duce     Bar For Sale in Austin, Texas is a Money Maker. Lease: Expires March 31, 2022 Monthly Rent: $11746, Inside Sq. Ft. 4368, Outside Sq. Ft. 300 Price:$250,000 City:Austin Dave Duce (512) 773-5272 The Austin theme continued with another second generation space offered in the market.  A second generation space is one defined as having operated as a restaurant in the past.  That means that important infrastructure like the hood, grease trap and bar coolers are all in place.  In addition, this sort of opportunity often includes the fully furnished front of house.  It can be turnkey ready so all you have to do is change the sign.  This opportunity offered by We Sell Restaurants in Austin Texas attracted buyers looking to do just that.  Listing ID:7227 Restaurant Broker Dave Duce     Huge Restaurant for Sale - Second generation location in Austin Texas. Lease: expires November 2020 Monthly Rent: $6700, Inside Sq. Ft. 4266, Outside Sq. Ft. 0 Price:$90,000 City:Austin Dave Duce (512) 773-5272 The final entry on the best restaurants for sale in the month of December was another Fort Lauderdale location.  Franchise Partner Ken Eisenband reported record calls, inquiries, clicks and confidentiality agreements on a sub shop location that's been in existence for 48 years.  That longevity and customer base attracted buyers who want the consistency of an established location without the costs associated with a franchise unit.   Listing ID:6927 Restaurant Broker Ken Eisenband     Sub Shop for Sale in Fort Lauderdale - 48 Years of Service, Very Proiftable Lease: Expires January 31, 2022 + 3 (5 Year) Options Monthly Rent: $3691, Inside Sq. Ft. 1420, Outside Sq. Ft. 500 Price:$169,000 City:Fort Lauderdale Ken Eisenband (561) 350-3365

Overall, the month of December set records with overall web traffic up by 27% and inquiries by clients ahead of the prior month by 57.5%.  That signals incredibly strong continuing interest in the best restaurants for sale.  For more information on any of these listings and more, visit the We Sell Restaurants website for the most restaurants for sale nationwide.