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# Top 10 Best Restaurants for Sale May 2023

Posted by [WSR Operations](https://blog.wesellrestaurants.com/author/wsr-operations) on Jun 1, 2023 12:13:49 PM

 

As the [Restaurant for Sale](https://www.wesellrestaurants.com/restaurants-for-sale/Restaurants-for-Sale) marketplace continues to adapt to staffing hurdles and increasing costs, unique opportunities are emerging, providing a diverse selection of franchise and independent restaurant opportunities. From charming beachside bars to classic pizzerias, these aren't just 'restaurants for sale', they are potentially your ticket to a flourishing entrepreneurial journey in the food industry. Browse restaurants below that made it onto our top 10 list this month,  representing the most popular restaurants for sale by We Sell Restaurants based on the number of buyers who expressed interest throughout the month. 

 

| Listing ID:9875 Restaurant Broker Don Mason     Beach Restaurant and Bar for Sale that owner takes home over $230k Lease: Lease expires in 2029 Monthly Rent: $$2662.50, Inside Sq. Ft. 1100-, Outside Sq. Ft. Price:$549,900 City:Indian Rocks Beach Don Mason (727) 470-8423 The number one best restaurant for sale from the month of May was this coveted beach restaurant and bar. With high earnings and a prime beachside location, it's no wonder that buyers flocked to learn more!  Listing ID:9730 Restaurant Broker Justin Scotto     Turn-Key Restaurant for Sale in Uptown Charlotte!! Hood Available Lease: 2 years remaining Monthly Rent: $4394.25,240.25, Inside Sq. Ft. 2000, Outside Sq. Ft. Price:$99,000 City:Charlotte Justin Scotto (704) 609-4460 Why build when you can buy? This is just one of several restaurant for sale listings that prove these business are valuable even if they aren't making money right now.  Listing ID:9926 Restaurant Broker Dave Duce     Pizza Shop for Sale with huge Beer tap wall - $1.1MM build out! Lease: thru May 1, 2030 Monthly Rent: $12534, Inside Sq. Ft. 3272, Outside Sq. Ft. 200 Price:$249,000 City:Austin Dave Duce (512) 773-5272 A classic concept with a unique twist and like-new buildout earned this restaurant for sale a place in the top five best restaurants for sale!  Listing ID:9852 Restaurant Broker Ron Uphouse     Cafe for Sale with Second Year sales of $650,000 could be yours for $99,000 Lease: 10 Years expiring 2031 Monthly Rent: $5940.67, Inside Sq. Ft. 1876, Outside Sq. Ft. 100 Price:$99,000 Ron Uphouse (303) 324-3518 Another low-cost opportunity for an aspiring restaurant owner to get into the industry at a fraction of the cost and bring their dream of restaurant ownership to life!  Listing ID:9829 Restaurant Broker Dave Duce     W Austin Profitable delivery & carryout Pizza Franchise for Sale- Low rent! Lease: March 2026 Monthly Rent: $2600, Inside Sq. Ft. 1200, Outside Sq. Ft. 150 Price:$175,000 City:Austin Dave Duce (512) 773-5272 With rising food costs and persisting staffing challenges, low rent looks especially attractive to a buyer looking to buy a profitable restaurant for sale.  Listing ID:9876 Restaurant Broker David Whitcomb     Specialty Store and Bakery for Sale. Keep Concept or Bring New One Lease: TBD Monthly Rent: $1261.64, Inside Sq. Ft. 1200 SQ FT., Outside Sq. Ft. Price:$65,000 City:Fort Myers David Whitcomb (239) 300-5041 The restauranteur's dream! A low-cost opportunity to bring your own concept and breathe new life into a restaurant for sale. No wonder this restaurant earned a slot on the top 10 best restaurants for sale.  Listing ID:9890 Restaurant Broker Justin Scotto     Turn-Key Restaurant for Sale In Growing Mount Holly, NC Lease: 5 Monthly Rent: $1000, Inside Sq. Ft. 960, Outside Sq. Ft. Price:$72,000 City:Mt Holly Justin Scotto (704) 609-4460 This turn-key opportunity on the top 10 list presents an ideal opportunity for those buyers searching for the opportunity to bring their own concept to life.  Listing ID:9795 Restaurant Broker Don Mason     Practically Brand New Pizza Franchise for Sale in Tampa FL! Lease: , 10 yrs Monthly Rent: $3700, Inside Sq. Ft. 1200, Outside Sq. Ft. Price:$75,000 City:Tampa Don Mason (727) 470-8423 You won't find another brand new pizza franchise available at this low of a cost! This is the ultimate opportunity for any buyer looking to become their own boss as a restaurant franchisee.  Listing ID:9818 Restaurant Broker Dave Duce     Fully built-out 2nd Generation Pizza Restaurant for Sale - South Austin Lease: expires March 31, 2032 Monthly Rent: $4200, Inside Sq. Ft. 1200, Outside Sq. Ft. Price:$99,000 City:Austin Dave Duce (512) 773-5272 Nearly half of the best restaurants for sale last month were pizza concepts, pointing to a focused interest from buyers for this classic, easy-to-operate concept.  Listing ID:9878 Restaurant Broker Debra Sawyer     Turn Key Cafe for Sale in the Orlando Area Ready for a New Owner! Lease: expires April 30, 2026 + 5 year option Monthly Rent: $3465, Inside Sq. Ft. 1450, Outside Sq. Ft. Price:$129,000 City:Orlando Debra Sawyer (407) 450-2548 Rounding up the top 10 best restaurants for sale in May 2023 is this Turn Key Café in the Orlando market, which has ample opportunity for a new owner to increase sales and start making earnings! |
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With more than half of the top 10 best restaurants for sale in May priced under $100,000, buyers seemed to show heavy interest in these lower-cost opportunities. In fact, recent data has shown that [sale prices declined 8%](https://www.bizbuysell.com/learning-center/article/restaurant-industry-analysis-q1-2023/) in the first quarter of 2023, making it an ideal time to buy restaurants at a lower cost. 

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