Kentucky

Restaurants and Food Businesses For Sale in Kentucky

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Just Reduced; Salsarita's Mexican Restaurant

Owensboro, KY

Price Reduced by $100K on April 12- Salsarita's Fresh Mexican Grill is a well-established QSR offering a proven brand with a strong customer loyalty, high-traffic location and a turnkey operation for...

$699,999

Cash Flow: $182,563

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$699,999

Cash Flow: $182,563

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Two Profitable Subway Sandwich Shop Franchises for Sale

Pike County, KY

Buy two Subway Franchises for Sale in Pike County and step into a proven brand without the ground up build, permitting delays, or construction overruns. Take over two fully operational restaurants...

$700,000

$700,000

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Kentucky Franchise for Sale Fully Equipped Ready for New Owner!

Lexington, KY

Buy this Franchise for Sale in Lexington, Kentucky, and step into an exciting, fast growing restaurant concept that has built a huge following with its craveable menu and fast casual format. With...

$299,900

$299,900

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Kentucky Restaurant Franchise for Sale over $123,000 Owner Earnings

Paducah, KY

Buy this profitable, nationally recognized Restaurant Franchise for Sale in Paducah, Kentucky, a standout among franchises for sale, with Owner Earnings of $123,000 for the 12 months ending 7/31/2026...

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$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $123,123

Kentucky Restaurant Franchise for Sale Earning $104K Has Drive Thru

Henderson, KY

Buy this profitable Fast Casual Restaurant Franchise for Sale in Henderson Kentucky showing sales of $1,074,121 12 months ending 7/31/2026 and Owner Earnings of $104,159, backed by consistent year...

$295,000

$295,000

Cash Flow: $104,159

Turnkey Dessert Franchise | Semi-Absentee Friendly | Prime Middletown

Middletown, KY

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established Peach Cobbler Factory location in Middletown, Kentucky, situated in a high-traffic, affluent retail corridor with strong demographic...

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$175,000

$175,000

High-traffic Liquor Store. Drive-thru convenience. Real money.

Louisville, KY

Turnkey liquor store business for sale — Liquor Corner, 6101 Preston Highway, Louisville KY 40219. Freestanding building with drive-thru on 0.47 acres directly fronting heavily-traveled Preston...

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$400,000

$400,000

Turnkey Specialty Bakery in Louisville – Established & Fully Equipped

Saint Matthews, KY

Turnkey Specialty Bakery in Louisville – Established & Fully Equipped This established franchise bakery in the desirable St. Matthews area of Louisville presents an exceptional turnkey opportunity for...

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $50,000

High-Volume Upscale Restaurant & Bar -1.6M Annual Sales

Jefferson County, KY

Confidential opportunity to acquire an established, high-volume upscale restaurant and bar in Jefferson County, Kentucky. The business generates approximately $1.7 million in annual gross revenue and...

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$750,000

$750,000

Cash Flow: $200,000

Established Drive-Thru Coffee Business | Remote Ownership Proven

Kentucky

Established coffee business with long-standing customer base. This turnkey business has been in operation for over a decade. Drive-thru (building included*), low overhead costs. Prime location with...

$95,000

$95,000

Ziggi's Coffee
Franchise

Available Nationwide

Brew community and profit with Ziggi’s Coffee—flexible formats, strong support, and high AUV in one of America’s fastest-growing franchises.

$150,000

$150,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $836,332

4 Location Platform – Clear Margin-Expansion Runway – Louisville KY

Louisville, KY

Take ownership of a globally recognized sandwich franchise with 99% consumer awareness and a proven business model in Louisville, KY. Backed by near-universal brand recognition, this concept offers a...

$375,000

$375,000

Well established family restaurant & Catering business

Jeffersontown, KY

Established Indian restaurant and catering business located in Louisville's high-traffic Jeffersontown area. This turnkey operation features a 3,900 square foot leased space with modern commercial...

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$250,000

$250,000

Cold Stone Creamery Owensboro, KY - South Frederica Retail Corridor!

Owensboro, KY

High-Volume Well-Established Cold Stone Creamery Owensboro, KY - South Frederica Retail Corridor! "Minutes From The Newly Opened Maui's Owensboro Family Entertainment Center" Offering the best...

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$649,000

$649,000

Cash Flow: $226,847

Bar on the Water

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Winchester, KY

Incredible opportunity to own a beautifully renovated, fully operational waterfront restaurant with unbeatable charm and income potential. This turnkey business features indoor-outdoor dining, a full...

$531,500

$531,500

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

High-Volume Dairy Queen in Brownsville, KY

Brownsville, KY

Commercial Plus, LLC, in cooperation with Bang Realty, Inc., is pleased to present the opportunity to acquire the business operations and leasehold interest of an established Dairy Queen Grill & Chill...

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

EBITDA: $188,000

OTIS R. FLORENCE

BUSINESS BROKERS & CONSULTANTS, INC

Serving Jefferson County, KY

Business Brokers & Consultants is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. Over the past 28+ years, our Principals have successfully facilitated hundreds of acquisitions. Our Firm does not charge any up-front fees. Instead, we earn a success fee only when the right buyer purchases the right business. This insures that it's always in our best interest to work toward the best interest of our clients! Hard work and experience have led us to be recognized as the Best Business Broker in Louisville, KY by BusinessRate. That ranking is based on objective client reviews from both buyer and seller clients. We are highly selective in the Listings we choose to represent, since our goal is to provide each and every client with the utmost professionalism, and insure that they time and attention they rightfully deserve. BB&C offers Sellers exceptional brokerage and consulting services. Our staff of experienced and Accredited Intermediaries, Consultants, Legal and Accounting Advisors will meet with you to review your company’s financial condition and help you understand current market trends. They will give you the straight facts about the viability of your business in today’s market. If you choose BB&C to represent you, your business will benefit from our highly refined and confidential marketing process. Our strategies have been tested and proven effective over the past twenty years. We welcome buyer clients, as well. Our goal is to help you find the ideal business to suit your lifestyle, expertise and financial requirements. We can also help you secure the financing you’ll need to make your dream of business ownership a reality. Our Intermediaries go above and beyond to insure that your transition into business ownership is a smooth and rewarding experience. Our success is based on a distinctive approach to analyzing and marketing each individual business. We work hard to create intelligent acquisitions- Ones that benefit buyer and seller alike.

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Price Reduced | Bourbon on Main - Prime Bourbon Trail Location

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Frankfort, KY

NAI Isaac is pleased to present a great investment opportunity for turn-key restaurant business and real estate in downtown Frankfort. Prime Bourbon Trail Location — Historic 2-story brick building in...

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$795,000

$795,000

EBITDA: $136,094

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Texas Style Barbecue Restaurant Opportunity in Lexington, KY

Lexington, KY

You could own the taste of Legit. Texas. Barbecue in Lexington, KY. Restaurants are offered for sale with immediate operational opportunity. Well established location since 2014. Are you a...

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$150,000

$150,000

Turnkey Mobile Specialty Coffee Shop
Asset Sale

Bowling Green, KY

Offered as a complete collection of premium mobile coffee assets: a purpose-built trailer, commercial beverage equipment, power and water systems, and technology. The trailer was professionally...

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$89,000

$89,000

Kentucky Drive thru Restaurant Franchise for Sale $290,000 Earnings

Princeton, KY

Own this profitable national Restaurant Franchise for Sale in Princeton, Kentucky, a thriving trade area drawing steady traffic from Caldwell County and beyond. Sales of $1,495,000 for the 12 months...

$895,000

$895,000

Cash Flow: $290,054

Turn-Key Popular Fast Food Chain for sale in Western Kentucky

Kentucky

This highly profitable fast food franchise has been in business for nearly 25 years. Located on a very busy main highway. The most unique aspect of the franchise is it has a transferable license...

$890,000

$890,000

Cash Flow: $330,940

PJ's Coffee of New Orleans
Franchise

Available in Kentucky

A cup of PJ’s Coffee is more than just coffee—it’s an experience along with an exciting business opportunity for entrepreneurs. With over 189 locations across 15 U.S. states and one international market, PJ’s is expanding fast, and we're looking for passionate partners to join us on this incredible growth journey. Multi-unit opportunities are available today in hot markets! Ready to brew success with PJ’s?

$175,000

$175,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $603,785

Turnkey Mexican Restaurant – Fully Staffed & Equipped –

Louisville, KY

Fantastic opportunity to acquire a high-performing, turnkey Bubbakoo’s Burritos franchise generating $700,000 in annual gross revenue with a strong $175,000 SDE (25% cash flow margin). Located in a...

$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $175,000

Stablished Cuban Restaurant for sale

Louisville, KY

Established Cuban Restaurant - Prime Bardstown Road Opportunity This successful Cuban restaurant offers an exceptional investment opportunity in Louisville's most vibrant dining district. Located on...

$150,000

$150,000

Tea Room , Cafe & Gits

Lexington, KY

This is a great opportunity to acquire an established quaint and niche business that focuses on Tea Room events, lunch, desserts and some gifts . It is located in the South Lexington area near many...

$99,000

$99,000

Well established Pizzeria with bar in Fort Thomas

Fort Thomas, KY

Lively neighborhood spot where you can enjoy delicious, freshly made pizza alongside great tavern fare in a welcoming atmosphere. Perfect for casual nights out, game days, or group gatherings, it’s...

$220,000

$220,000

Bourbon Distillery & Tavern

Kentucky

The Company is a premium craft spirits producer and hospitality operator that manufactures distilled spirits and serves consumers through a diversified mix of on-site retail, a cocktail-focused...

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

EBITDA: $1

Kentucky Fast Casual Franchise for Sale w/ Drive thru

Florence, KY

Step into this fast casual Fast Food Franchises for Sale in Florence Kentucky. $690,000 in Annual 2025 revenue generating positive discretionary earnings for an owner operator. Current owner is...

$125,000

$125,000

Cash Flow: $33,059

El Mundo | Iconic 31-Year Louisville Restaurant | $255K SDE

Louisville, KY

This is a rare opportunity to acquire El Mundo, Louisville's original scratch-kitchen Mexican restaurants and a fixture on Bardstown Road. The business operates from a single ~5,000 square foot...

$500,000

$500,000

Cash Flow: $255,000

Fine Casual Dining Restaurant

Kentucky

This is a rare opportunity to acquire an extremely profitable high volume fine casual dining restaurant that is still growing and is "replication ready" to scale to a multi-unit brand . The concept...

$4,500,000

$4,500,000

Cash Flow: $877,000

Bar Business For Sale - Innovative Concept

Lexington, KY

This is an exciting opportunity to acquire a full or partial interest in a bar business using and innovative format that combines new state of the art beverage dispensing equipment with a customer...

$500,000

$500,000

Est. 2013 - Semi Absentee - Strong Cash Flow - High Foot Traffic

Louisville, KY

Turnkey, well-established specialty coffee shop operating since 2013 (brick and mortar location since 2018) in one of Louisville's most dynamic and fast-growing downtown corridors — steps from the...

$125,000

$125,000

Cash Flow: $56,000

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill
Franchise

Available Nationwide

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill is a fast-casual restaurant specializing in the popular and growing Greek/Mediterranean food. The Great Greek takes pride in procuring only the freshest ingredients and preparing them daily to make each meal a memorable one.

$300,000

$300,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,562,385

SBA Qualified Kentucky Restaurant and Bar for Sale Full Liquor!!

Grand Rivers, KY

Discover an established Kentucky Restaurant and Bar for Sale with full liquor license generating $882,044 in annual revenue with year over year sales trending up by 2.5%. This profitable restaurant...

$449,000

$449,000

Cash Flow: $208,552

Legacy Bakery with Growth Potential

Campbell County, KY

A beloved, community-anchored bakery with decades of history is now available for acquisition. With its time-tested recipes and reputation as a neighborhood staple, this bakery enjoys strong brand...

$120,000

$120,000

Cash Flow: $44,000

Pizza and Sub Restaurant

Barren County, KY

A family friendly restaurant serving fresh pizza, sandwiches, and salads. Serving great food, priced for family budgets. Whether it's a homemade sandwich, calzones, salads or pizza there is sure to be...

$95,000

$95,000

Brunch Restaurant for Sale in Southern KY!

Kentucky

Restaurant open for breakfast and lunch, serving healthy and hearty food for sale in Southern Kentucky! This restaurant has been open for 10 years and looking to transition to new owners. Menu...

$200,000

$200,000

Cash Flow: $58,356

Thriving Multi-Unit Bagelry

Kentucky

Bluegrass Business Advisors is pleased to present a popular and well renowned multi unit bagelry located in Central Kentucky. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a beloved operation that has become...

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

Cash Flow: $451,100

Shuckin' Shack
Franchise

Available in Kentucky

With 20+ Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bars now open in six states, we bring our coastal vibe with fresh seafood, tasty cocktails and “A Good Shuckin' Time”!

$350,000

$350,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,315,675

Café & Catering Business – Decades of Proven Profitable Track Record

Louisville, KY

This well-established café and catering business has been a beloved staple in the community for decades. Known for its delicious lunch and catering offerings, the business boasts a loyal customer base...

$349,000

$349,000

Cash Flow: $146,528

Established Confectionery Business - SBA Eligible

Fayette County, KY

HS Listing ID-71776 Asking: $489,000 Gross: $530,000 Cash Flow $189,000 Industry: Candy Store/ Retail Business Highlights: In Business over 50 years SBA eligible – verified through our SBA Lender...

$489,000

$489,000

Cash Flow: $189,000

Turn Key Upscale Restaurant with trained staff and loyal clientele

Louisville, KY

A premier piece of Louisville’s culinary landscape is available for acquisition. This continuously operating gourmet restaurant is a sophisticated upscale concept with a tangible value of a long-term...

$475,000

$475,000

OWN THE BAR — Turnkey Restaurant + Real Estate Near Cincinnati/NKY

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Campbell County, KY

This is a rare opportunity to purchase a fully turnkey mixed-use property that includes both real estate and a complete inventory of furniture, fixtures, and equipment. The offering features a...

$1,350,000

$1,350,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

5 Scooter’s Coffee Franchises – Profitable, Turnkey – Louisville, KY

Louisville, KY

This portfolio represents an opportunity to acquire eight established Scooter’s Coffee drive-thru franchises across the Louisville metropolitan area. Offered individually or together, the stores...

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

EBITDA: $627,226

Dan Long

Cincinnati Business Brokers

Serving Boone County, KY

Cincinnati Business Brokers has had more successful business sales than any other Southwestern Ohio business broker. We have over 10,000 active buyers in our database that we market our businesses to, in addition to marketing our businesses on more than 10 websites. No other broker markets their businesses more confidentially and more thoroughly than we do. I have personally sold over 125 businesses and would enjoy meeting you, the seller, at my office or at your office, if you have confidential space available. I will take the time to get to know you and explain the entire process to you. I will gather your financials, review them, and give you a valuation - all of this at no charge. You are under no obligation to move forward. If you wish to move forward, there are no charges from us until you get paid at closing. We are highly motivated to sell your business at a price and to buyers that are satisfactory to you.

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Established Turnkey Restaurant with Real Estate

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Jefferson County, KY

Established, highly recognizable restaurant with over 30 years of operating history and a strong reputation as a true essential of the community. This is an opportunity to acquire a well-known local...

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Cash Flow: $150,580

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Outstanding Kentucky Lake Restaurant for Sale

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Kentucky

A highly profitable non-franchised stand alone Kentucky Lake restaurant is offered for sale. The restaurant caters to vacationers, sportsmen/sportswomen, boaters and locals. The restaurant is open for...

$799,900

$799,900

Cash Flow: $164,701

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Fun,exciting & Profitable Mexican Restaurants in Kentucky

Kentucky

With 2 locations in Western Kentucky, Paducah & Marion, complete with liquor licenses, this Mexican restaurant business is poised to compete. A separate bar has recently been added across the street...

$600,000

$600,000

Cash Flow: $218,917

Turn-Key Craft Beer Concept with Full Kitchen

Fayette County, KY

This established restaurant opportunity operates from a modern, fully built-out space in a strong commercial corridor within a growing Central Kentucky market. The location is fully equipped with a...

$249,000

$249,000

Established Cafe and Bakery

Louisville, KY

This charming, owner-operated café and bakery offers an inviting atmosphere where guests stop-in daily for in-house brewed coffee, fresh-baked pastries, and handcrafted sandwiches. Known for its warm...

$260,000

$260,000

Cash Flow: $85,000

Menchie’s
Franchise

Available in Kentucky

Own a high-performing retail engine. Proven systems, consistent repeat traffic, and a brand built for long-term equity in a simplified category.

$120,000

$120,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $594,743

Turnkey Luxury Dine-in Cinema with Full Bar- Includes Real Estate

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Louisville, KY

The exact location of this well-established multiplex cinema is confidential. It is located in Kentucky, in a county with a population of over 70K people. Business Real Estate has recently been...

$3,500,000

$3,500,000

EBITDA: $198,480

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Kentucky Pizza Franchise for Sale! $1.48M Sales $136K Profit!

Corbin, KY

Buy this high volume Pizza Franchise for Sale in Corbin, Kentucky and take home strong earnings from day one with proven traffic, steady catering, and loyal families. Verified sales of $1,488,278 and...

$500,000

$500,000

Cash Flow: $136,631

Liquor Store & Bourbon Bar in Nicholasville, KY

Nicholasville, KY

Imagine owning a liquor store and bar that receives the 3rd highest allocation of coveted bourbon in all of Kentucky - that's the incredible opportunity waiting for you in Nicholasville. You'll step...

$500,000

$500,000

Rita's Italian Ice Franchise - Bowling Green

Bowling Green, KY

Rita's Italian Ice is an established franchise selling frozen refreshing treats: Italian Ice flavors, custard and various shakes, milk shakes. Located parallel to Campbell Lane in a small strip...

$135,000

$135,000

3 Bread Routes - Western Kentucky

Kentucky

Be your own boss! Great starter opportunity in the bread route space! › Weekly Revenue: $37,037 › Listing Ratio: 5:1 › Perfect for aspiring entrepreneurs or seasoned operators, this operation provides...

$184,000

$184,000

Slice House
Franchise

Available in Kentucky

Slice House by Tony Gemignani - - A World Champion Pizza Maker's Franchise

$250,000

$250,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $2,356,370

Buy or Sell a Restaurant and Food Business in Kentucky
Restaurants and food service businesses listed for sale on BizBuySell feature a broad mix of business types, including full service and fast casual restaurants, cafés, bakeries, bars and taprooms, franchise restaurant units, specialty food shops, catering operations, and packaged or artisanal food businesses, with some listings bundled with liquor licenses or owned real estate. These are primarily location based hospitality and food retail, generating revenue through on premise dining, takeout and delivery, alcohol sales, catering, and event services, alongside franchise models that emphasize standardized menus and systems, and specialty or branded food businesses that monetize through repeat local customers or wholesale and retail distribution.
Market Overview Listings for Sale (Median)
Number of Businesses Analyzed28
Asking Price$550,000
Reported Revenue$1,100,827
Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings$178,782
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.

Asking Price

Lower QuartileMedianUpper Quartile
$335,500$550,000$891,250

Market Financial Highlights

The financial data presented here is an aggregation of reported revenue and earnings of Restaurants and Food Businesses for sale in Kentucky.

BoundRevenueSeller’s Discretionary Earnings
Lower Quartile$634,521$108,900
Median$1,100,827$178,782
Upper Quartile$1,498,970$224,865

Valuation Multiples

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

BoundRevenue MultipleEarnings Multiple
Lower Quartile0.392.70
Median0.583.03
Upper Quartile0.793.82

FAQ's

How much does it cost to buy a Restaurant and Food Business in Kentucky?

The median asking price for an established Restaurant and Food Business in Kentucky is $550,000, though prices range from under $335,500 to well over $891,250.

How much do Restaurants and Food Businesses owners in Kentucky earn?

The median reported revenue of Restaurants and Food Businesses in Kentucky is $1,100,827 and owners earn a median of $178,782, which includes the owners salary and any other financial benefits they receive.

How do I value a Restaurant and Food Business?

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 Restaurants and Food Businesses in Kentucky, revenue multiples range from 0.39 to 0.79, with a median of 0.58. Earning multiples range from 2.70 to 3.82, with the median at 3.03. This means the typical Restaurant and Food Business in Kentucky may ask for around 0.58 times its annual revenue, and 3.03 times its annual owner earnings.

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