As the warm days of summer unfold, the restaurant market is is heating up, too. Each month, We Sell Restaurants analyzes buyer traffic to our online marketplace and compiles a list of the most popular restaurants for sale. We tally the number of signed confidentiality agreements on each listing to see which restaurants garnered the most traffic and caught the most buyer attention. From turn-key locations to franchise opportunities with real estate, these listings are the Top 10 Best Restaurants for Sale from May 2024:

Listing ID:13089 Restaurant Broker Justin Scotto Turn Key Restaurant For Sale In South End! Great Location! Lease: 5 Years Monthly Rent: $4332.21,0,0 Inside Sq. Ft. 1627,0,0 Outside Sq. Ft. Price:$48,000 Justin Scotto (704) 609-4460 This turn-key restaurant offers a prime location in the vibrant South End, ideal for entrepreneurs looking to hit the ground running. Listing ID:13085 Restaurant Broker Justin Scotto Turn-Key Restaurant for Sale in Vibrant Ballantyne Area! Lease: 3 Years Monthly Rent: $3075,0,0 Inside Sq. Ft. 1200,0,0 Outside Sq. Ft. Price:$69,000 Justin Scotto (704) 609-4460 Nestled in the bustling Ballantyne area, this turn-key restaurant is perfect for those seeking a vibrant community with high foot traffic. Listing ID:12426 Restaurant Broker Dave Duce Fully equipped N Austin 2nd Gen Restaurant for Sale ready for your concept! Lease: through March 2027 Monthly Rent: $5445,0,0 Inside Sq. Ft. 2500,0,0 Outside Sq. Ft. Price:$130,000 Dave Duce (512) 773-5272 This fully equipped restaurant in North Austin is ready for your concept, offering ample space and a great location. Listing ID:13190 Restaurant Broker Dave Duce Profits over $430,000 for Healthy Concept Franchise for Sale in Austin Lease: through May, 2027 with possible options Monthly Rent: $9444,8653,12393 Inside Sq. Ft. 2337,2202,2800 Outside Sq. Ft. SMALL Price:$1,350,000 Dave Duce (512) 773-5272 With profits over $430,000, this healthy concept franchise in Austin is a lucrative opportunity for investors. Listing ID:11836 Restaurant Broker Dave Duce West Campus Restaurant for Sale - $50k key fee Lease: Negotiable Monthly Rent: $3000,0,0 Inside Sq. Ft. 400,0,0 Outside Sq. Ft. SMALL Price:$50,000 Dave Duce (512) 773-5272 Located in the bustling West Campus area, this restaurant offers a low entry cost with significant potential for growth. Listing ID:12725 Restaurant Broker Justin Scotto Restaurant for Lease in Popular Steele Creek Area! Lease: 10 Years Monthly Rent: $6902,0,0 Inside Sq. Ft. 2400,0,0 Outside Sq. Ft. Price:$0 Justin Scotto (704) 609-4460 This lease opportunity in the popular Steele Creek area is perfect for those looking to establish a new dining hotspot. Listing ID:12951 Restaurant Broker Justin Scotto Turn Key Restaurant for Sale With A Perfect Sized Hood!! Lease: 2 years remaining Monthly Rent: $4950,0,0 Inside Sq. Ft. 1800,0,0 Outside Sq. Ft. Price:$108,000 Justin Scotto (704) 609-4460 Featuring a perfect-sized hood, this turn-key restaurant is ready for your culinary vision. Listing ID:12913 Restaurant Broker Jeff and Kim Heidt Fully Equipped Sandwich Franchise Business for Sale in Woodstock GA!! Lease: Expires 10/31/2029 Monthly Rent: $3019,0,0 Inside Sq. Ft. 1200,0,0 Outside Sq. Ft. Price:$69,000 Jeff and Kim Heidt (770) 366-4063 This fully equipped sandwich franchise offers a fantastic opportunity in the thriving community of Woodstock, GA. Listing ID:12034 Restaurant Broker Robin Gagnon Earnings of $224,000 Franchise for Sale -Real Estate Included Dallas Mkt Lease: Monthly Rent: $ Inside Sq. Ft. Outside Sq. Ft. Price:$1,200,000 Robin Gagnon (404) 800-6700 With earnings of $224,000, this franchise for sale includes real estate, making it a valuable investment in the Dallas market. Listing ID:12454 Restaurant Broker Jeff and Kim Heidt Franchise Restaurant for Sale with $566,886 in sales. KEEP OR CONVERT!!! Lease: Expires June 2032 Monthly Rent: $7200,0,0 Inside Sq. Ft. 2450,0,0 Outside Sq. Ft. Price:$59,000 Jeff and Kim Heidt (770) 366-4063 With sales of $566,886, this franchise restaurant offers the flexibility to keep the current concept or convert it to something new.

As we analyze the top 10 best restaurants for sale in May 2024, several notable trends emerge. Last month's buyer activity favored restaurants for sale that were existing franchise concepts with proven earnings. Our buyers also took an interest in equipped locations where they could bring their own concept to life. Buyers seemed to have varying budgets for acquiring their restaurants for sale, as this top 10 list features opportunities listed as low as $48,000 and as high as $1,350,000. 

Overall, these restaurants highlight the dynamic and diverse opportunities available on the market today. Whether you're seeking a turn-key operation or a space to implement your own culinary vision, our top 10 best restaurants for sale in May 2024 provide a variety of options to suit your needs.

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