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title: The Best Restaurants for Sale - May 2021
description: Texas tops the states with the best restaurants for sale in May 2021.  We Sell Restaurants saw a trend for buyers seeking out independent restaurant concepts.
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# [The Best Restaurants for Sale - May 2021](https://blog.wesellrestaurants.com/best-restaurants-for-sale-may-2021)

 Written by [Robin Gagnon](https://blog.wesellrestaurants.com/author/robin-gagnon) | Jun 7, 2021 5:50:35 PM

 

Where were our buyers hunting for restaurants during May 2021? We have last month's best restaurants for sale based on their activity.  They make our list based on the clicks, calls, and confidentiality agreements for each listing - overall contact with the Certified Restaurant Brokers at We Sell Restaurants.

Texas shows high buyer interest as four of the top ten listings come from the Austin market. Where else do we see buyers seeking the best restaurants for sale?  Read below for more on the We Sell Restaurants top trending restaurants for sale in May 2021.

Our #1 listing comes from Restaurant Broker Dave Duce with a 2nd generation restaurant space in Austin, Texas. This modest price point makes the restaurant space popular for any buyers looking to build out our expand their own concept. 

| Listing ID:8221 Restaurant Broker Dave Duce     Brand new 2nd generation Restaurant Space for Sale in South Austin Lease: expires 2030 Monthly Rent: $4000, Inside Sq. Ft. 1200, Outside Sq. Ft. Price:$39,000 City:Austin Dave Duce (512) 773-5272 Chris Gordon's listing in Denver, Colorado was a popular opportunity for those seeking an independent concept. With low rent and new equipment, this pizza restaurant for sale easily made the top ten best restaurants trending with buyers this month. Listing ID:8204 Restaurant Broker Chris Gordon     Pizza Restaurant for Sale in North Denver has low rent Lease: Expires 6/30/2023 + 3 year option Monthly Rent: $1380- Inside Sq. Ft. 1000- Outside Sq. Ft. Price:$75,000 City:Denver Chris Gordon (303) 594-4247 Independent pizza restaurants were overall a popular item in last month's numbers, as restaurant broker Dave Whitcomb from Lee and Coulier counties listed a Pizza pub restaurant for sale. Buyers were attracted to the full liquor license accompanying this concept, in addition to patio and bar seating. As a cherry on top, this listing lives on a busy road and is available at a price less than $100,000.  Listing ID:8183 Restaurant Broker David Whitcomb     Pizza Pub Restaurant for Sale with SRX License for Sale in Booming Lee County Lease: 1, 5 Monthly Rent: $3065.87, Inside Sq. Ft. 2500 sq ft, Outside Sq. Ft. 250 Price:$84,999 City:Bonita Springs David Whitcomb (239) 300-5041 In the post-pandemic era, buyers are drawn to "covid-proof" listings as they prove to be resilient concepts that continued profitable sales through 2020. Buyers also liked the location of this listing in a high-income area of Austin. Fantastic location, minimal hours, and huge local popularity made this bakery for sale one of the best in the last month.  Listing ID:8238 Restaurant Broker Dave Duce     Highly profitable French Bakery for Sale! Lease: Expires July 2024 Monthly Rent: $5610, Inside Sq. Ft. 1618, Outside Sq. Ft. 100 Price:$550,000 City:Bee Cave Dave Duce (512) 773-5272 Another top restaurant from Austin, this BBQ restaurant was a popular listing under $100,000. The owner has built up the full commercial kitchen, obtained a beer and wine license, and cultivated a customer base. Now, they are ready to retire and sell this long-established BBQ restaurant. Buyers especially liked the recent price drop on the business.  Listing ID:8078 Restaurant Broker Dave Duce     BBQ restaurant for sale in Austin! Lease: expires Sept 2021 Monthly Rent: $3900, Inside Sq. Ft. 1800, Outside Sq. Ft. Price:$99,000 City:Austin Dave Duce (512) 773-5272 Franchise restaurants are a more comfortable concept for buyers especially post-pandemic, so it is no surprise that we have this multi-unit franchise opportunity in the top ten. Buyers were interested in the high volume of sales and support that accompanies a national brand like this one for sale by Eric Gagnon. Listing ID:8179 Restaurant Broker Eric Gagnon     Two Food Franchises for Sale Generating Sales of Nearly $1 Million Lease: 1, 5 Monthly Rent: $7963/7505, Inside Sq. Ft. 1775,1800, Outside Sq. Ft. Price:$149,000 City:Sterling Eric Gagnon (404) 800-6700 This cafe for sale caught attention as a profitable concept with only 35 hours of operation and sales of $300,000 in revenue. Coupled with reasonable rent in a busy shopping center, our restaurant hunters loved a turn-key opportunity like this one. Listing ID:7891 Restaurant Broker Steve Weinbaum     Profitable Cafe for Sale, Alpharetta GA - Open 35 Hrs M-F for under $100K Lease: Remainder of term + 1 option Monthly Rent: $2706.00, Inside Sq. Ft. 1300, Outside Sq. Ft. Price:$99,500 City:Alpharetta Steve Weinbaum (770) 714-4552 Restaurant broker Steve Weinbaum had another top 10 restaurants listing for this deli with a drive-through. For buyers, this listing stood out because of its various revenue streams from dine-in, carry-out, caterings, third-party delivery options, and the drive-through window. The deli for sale also supports touch-free transactions, an increasingly popular concept in a post-pandemic industry.  Listing ID:8047 Restaurant Broker Steve Weinbaum     Alpharetta GA Deli For Sale w/ Drive Thru - Buy Vs Build Lease: 2 years remaining Monthly Rent: $5800, Inside Sq. Ft. 2600, Outside Sq. Ft. Price:$75,000 City:Alpharetta Steve Weinbaum (770) 714-4552 Equipment and buildout expenses are costly investments for buyers looking to start their own concepts. That may be why this coffee shop listed by Don Mason in Pinellas County, Florida rose to the top 10 restaurants for sale in May. The listing offers close beach proximity and a like-new buildout. Buyers were eager to learn more about this opportunity available for under $100,000. Listing ID:8175 Restaurant Broker Don Mason     Coffee Shop Cafe for Sale in a beautiful downtown atmosphere in Pinellas County Florida Lease: Negotiable New Lease Monthly Rent: $2500, Inside Sq. Ft. 1100, Outside Sq. Ft. Price:$69,000 City:Largo Don Mason (727) 470-8423 Rounding out the trending restaurants for sale in May 2021 is another cafe opportunity listed by Dave Duce in the Austin market. Buyers clicked through to learn more about the restaurant's recent price drop and potential for growth. Listing ID:7771 Restaurant Broker Dave Duce     $20,000 price drop on this Austin TX Cafe! Lease: expires September 2024 Monthly Rent: $4580, Inside Sq. Ft. 2090, Outside Sq. Ft. 70 Price:$49,000 City:Austin Dave Duce (512) 773-5272 |
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Many buyers flocked to independent concepts during May 2021, and the restaurant brokers attribute this trend to post-pandemic activities. The market to buy a restaurant is stronger than ever before as customers return to restaurants, pandemic-fatigued owners sell, and buyers search for new listings. We see [high interest in the industry for 2021](https://blog.wesellrestaurants.com/how-to-buy-a-restaurant-in-2021-post-crisis-learnings), and these top ten listings are just a few examples of where buyers are looking. 

Browse more than 450 restaurants for sale online at [our website](https://www.wesellrestaurants.com/index.php), including those trending in May 2021. If you are a restaurant owner interested in learning more about selling, get your [free restaurant valuation here](https://blog.wesellrestaurants.com/sell-your-restaurant-with-the-restaurant-brokers). 

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