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Restaurant for Sale in Gaira, Colombia

Business for sale: Established restaurant with recipes and loyal customer base in Playa Salguero.
Located in beautiful Playa Salguero, our restaurant is a hotspot for both locals and tourists looking for tasty pizza, ice cream, and artisanal bread. - We've been serving up delicious food for 3 years and have built a loyal customer base thanks to our unique recipes and welcoming vibe. - We offer a variety of vegetarian and vegan options, ensuring everyone can find something they'll love. - The restaurant is fully equipped with a professional kitchen, cozy dining area, and a bar ready to serve your favorite drinks. - The sale includes all established recipes, making it easy for new owners to hit the ground running. - We also provide our active social media accounts and a solid brand identity to keep the buzz going. - Registered with tax registration and a food license. - This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a thriving business in a prime location.
Business for sale: Established restaurant with recipes and loyal customer base in Playa Salguero.
7.3   Gaira
Run Rate Sales
USD 163 thousand
EBITDA Margin
0 - 10 %
Business for Sale
USD 30 K
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Fast Food Restaurant for Sale in Medellín, Colombia

Fast-food restaurant in Antonio Nariño with strong growth potential and a loyal customer base.
• Fast-food outlet located in the main commercial area of San Javier, Antonio Nariño, serving customers from the surrounding neighborhood. • The menu includes salchipapas, hot dogs, hamburgers, and chicken wings, with both counter sales and delivery available. • The outlet has approximately 10–15 seats and serves around 50–100 customers per day. • Orders are accepted through counter sales and delivery, with payments made through cash and bank transfers. • Operations are managed by two grill cooks, supporting food preparation and daily service. • The business has operated for almost two years, with a brief pause, and has potential for further growth through additional investment and expansion. • Holds the required food and business licenses for its operations.
Fast-food restaurant in Antonio Nariño with strong growth potential and a loyal customer base.
6.8   Medellín
Run Rate Sales
USD 29 thousand
EBITDA Margin
10 - 20 %
Business for Sale
USD 10.6 K
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Restaurant Franchise Opportunity

Vege-Ro, Est'd in 2019, Hanoi HQ
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Company & brand overview: We established our authentic vegetarian and vegan ramen brand in Hanoi, Vietnam, 7 year ago, with a focus on delivering high-quality, plant-based Japanese ramen. Over approximately 6 years of operations across 3 locations, we successfully developed and refined our recipes, product offerings, and operational systems to create a scalable business model catering to vegetarians, vegans, health-conscious diners, flexitarians, and mainstream food enthusiasts. The company has currently ceased operations of its restaurant outlets as part of a strategic shift toward a franchise-focused business model. Accordingly, there are no operational outlets at present. The focus is now on expanding the brand through franchise partnerships in Vietnam and international markets, leveraging the established brand concept, proprietary recipes, operational know-how, and standardized systems developed during the previous six years of operations. The restaurant has an active business license. Business model & promoter: The brand is led by an experienced Japanese founder with over a decade of hands-on experience in the food and beverage industry across international markets. To lower the barrier to entry and mitigate initial risk for foreign or new partners, we offer a flexible, step-by-step entry model starting with a Local PoC (Market Validation Phase): Phase 1: Local PoC (2-3 Weeks On-Site) Objective: Before committing to a full-scale license, we utilize a shared kitchen or ghost kitchen setup to validate taste replication, operational feasibility, and consumer demand in the local market. Package Fee: $6,000 – $8,000 (fixed fee) + travel and accommodation expenses (100% prepaid). Deliverables: On-site recipe adaptation using local ingredients, preparation of tasting dishes for the partner’s invited guests, and a data-backed validation report (target food cost: 20–25%). Key Incentive: The Phase 1 fixed fee is 100% fully credited (deducted) from the Phase 2 initial license fee if the partner decides to proceed, making this initial phase effectively risk-free. Phase 2: Full Area License / Single-Store Partnership. Transition to full commercial rollout. Within Vietnam, partners can be supplied with proprietary core sauces (such as vegan miso sauce and Spicy Dan Dan sauce). For international markets, we offer a comprehensive recipe-licensing and know-how transfer model, enabling partners to maintain consistent product quality without requiring a highly skilled master chef. Competitive differentiation: Authentic taste without compromise: Unlike conventional vegetarian offerings that may lack depth of flavor, the brand focuses on rich, complex umami profiles designed to provide an experience comparable to traditional pork-bone (tonkotsu) ramen. Standardized & scalable operations: The business has developed standardized recipes and operating procedures to facilitate efficient outlet setup and day-to-day operations. The central sauce supply model in Vietnam and recipe-licensing model for international markets help maintain product consistency while reducing food waste, training requirements, and dependence on specialized kitchen staff. Growing plant-based market: The concept is positioned within the growing global demand for plant-based, health-conscious, and ethical dining options, with a specific focus on the relatively specialized vegetarian and vegan ramen segment. Franchise opportunity: Proven concept: The brand was developed through approximately 6 years of restaurant operations across 3 locations, during which recipes, products, and operating processes were tested and refined. Flexible expansion models: Offers a low-risk entry option via Local PoC, followed by a central sauce supply model within Vietnam and a recipe-licensing framework for international markets. Attractive margin potential: The concept is designed around products with favorable food-cost potential and a broad customer base comprising vegetarians, vegans, health-conscious consumers, flexitarians, and mainstream ramen enthusiasts. Comprehensive franchise support: Franchise partners can receive end-to-end support covering setup, recipe implementation, staff training, operational guidance, and marketing assistance, supported by the founder's extensive international F&B experience.
Vege-Ro, Est'd in 2019, Hanoi HQ
7   Expanding in South America
Exp Monthly Sales
USD 7.5 - 50 thousand
Space Required
700 - 2500 Sq Ft
Investment Required
USD 7.5 - 110 K
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Restaurant Franchise Opportunity

Vege-Ro, Est'd in 2019, Hanoi HQ
  • 200+ Page Views
  • 70+ Investor Views
Company & brand overview: We established our authentic vegetarian and vegan ramen brand in Hanoi, Vietnam, 7 year ago, with a focus on delivering high-quality, plant-based Japanese ramen. Over approximately 6 years of operations across 3 locations, we successfully developed and refined our recipes, product offerings, and operational systems to create a scalable business model catering to vegetarians, vegans, health-conscious diners, flexitarians, and mainstream food enthusiasts. The company has currently ceased operations of its restaurant outlets as part of a strategic shift toward a franchise-focused business model. Accordingly, there are no operational outlets at present. The focus is now on expanding the brand through franchise partnerships in Vietnam and international markets, leveraging the established brand concept, proprietary recipes, operational know-how, and standardized systems developed during the previous six years of operations. The restaurant has an active business license. Business model & promoter: The brand is led by an experienced Japanese founder with over a decade of hands-on experience in the food and beverage industry across international markets. To lower the barrier to entry and mitigate initial risk for foreign or new partners, we offer a flexible, step-by-step entry model starting with a Local PoC (Market Validation Phase): Phase 1: Local PoC (2-3 Weeks On-Site) Objective: Before committing to a full-scale license, we utilize a shared kitchen or ghost kitchen setup to validate taste replication, operational feasibility, and consumer demand in the local market. Package Fee: $6,000 – $8,000 (fixed fee) + travel and accommodation expenses (100% prepaid). Deliverables: On-site recipe adaptation using local ingredients, preparation of tasting dishes for the partner’s invited guests, and a data-backed validation report (target food cost: 20–25%). Key Incentive: The Phase 1 fixed fee is 100% fully credited (deducted) from the Phase 2 initial license fee if the partner decides to proceed, making this initial phase effectively risk-free. Phase 2: Full Area License / Single-Store Partnership. Transition to full commercial rollout. Within Vietnam, partners can be supplied with proprietary core sauces (such as vegan miso sauce and Spicy Dan Dan sauce). For international markets, we offer a comprehensive recipe-licensing and know-how transfer model, enabling partners to maintain consistent product quality without requiring a highly skilled master chef. Competitive differentiation: Authentic taste without compromise: Unlike conventional vegetarian offerings that may lack depth of flavor, the brand focuses on rich, complex umami profiles designed to provide an experience comparable to traditional pork-bone (tonkotsu) ramen. Standardized & scalable operations: The business has developed standardized recipes and operating procedures to facilitate efficient outlet setup and day-to-day operations. The central sauce supply model in Vietnam and recipe-licensing model for international markets help maintain product consistency while reducing food waste, training requirements, and dependence on specialized kitchen staff. Growing plant-based market: The concept is positioned within the growing global demand for plant-based, health-conscious, and ethical dining options, with a specific focus on the relatively specialized vegetarian and vegan ramen segment. Franchise opportunity: Proven concept: The brand was developed through approximately 6 years of restaurant operations across 3 locations, during which recipes, products, and operating processes were tested and refined. Flexible expansion models: Offers a low-risk entry option via Local PoC, followed by a central sauce supply model within Vietnam and a recipe-licensing framework for international markets. Attractive margin potential: The concept is designed around products with favorable food-cost potential and a broad customer base comprising vegetarians, vegans, health-conscious consumers, flexitarians, and mainstream ramen enthusiasts. Comprehensive franchise support: Franchise partners can receive end-to-end support covering setup, recipe implementation, staff training, operational guidance, and marketing assistance, supported by the founder's extensive international F&B experience.
Vege-Ro, Est'd in 2019, Hanoi HQ
7   Expanding in South America
Exp Monthly Sales
USD 7.5 - 50 thousand
Space Required
700 - 2500 Sq Ft
Investment Required
USD 7.5 - 110 K
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Bakery for Sale in Santos, Brazil

Artisan bakery and specialty café, with premium products, coastal appeal, and strong growth potential.
* Established artisan bakery and specialty café in Santos, Brazil, operating with a diversified revenue model that includes in-store consumption, takeaway sales, artisan bakery products, specialty coffee, breakfast, brunch, pastries, cakes, and food service. * The business benefits from Santos’ strategic coastal location, strong local market, tourism, and proximity to São Paulo, providing access to a broad customer base. * The operations combine bakery production, café service, and a premium lifestyle concept, with opportunities to further grow revenue through dine-in sales, delivery, corporate partnerships, catering, retail products, and brand expansion. * Has a seating capacity of about 30. * The business receives approximately 60 orders per day, with an average ticket value of BRL 20–30 depending on the day of the week. However, the average ticket varies considerably, and the business is not being positioned based on a specific price point. * Daily production volume includes approximately 20 servings of coffee and around 30 kg of flour used for bread production, resulting in an average of approximately 45 kg of finished bakery products. Not all of the daily production is necessarily sold. * The business has experienced a slight decline in sales this year, which the promoter attributes to political and market conditions in Brazil and changing customer preferences. The promoter finds it challenging to adapt to the younger generation, which is one of the reasons for considering the sale of the business. * The promoter has hands-on experience in bakery, food service, product development, operations, and business management, providing a solid foundation for continued operation and growth. * The business has a valid CNPJ registration and the required food-related permits in place.
Artisan bakery and specialty café, with premium products, coastal appeal, and strong growth potential.
7.1   Santos
Run Rate Sales
USD 115 thousand
EBITDA Margin
20 - 30 %
Business for Sale
USD 172 K
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Profitable Restaurant for Sale in Barranquilla, Colombia

For sale: Award-winning Barranquilla restaurant with strong online ratings and recurring customers.
Established restaurant in Barranquilla, Colombia, operating since 2 years with a strong reputation among both local customers and tourists. - Offers a diverse menu of high-demand food and beverage options through dine-in service, generating revenue from on-premise consumption. - Recognized with the Travelers’ Choice Award last year and maintains excellent ratings across Google and TripAdvisor, supporting strong brand credibility. - Operates from a 165 sq. m. rented facility with a seating capacity of 160 guests and an average of 100 daily walk-in customers. - Demonstrates consistent customer demand with a growing base of repeat patrons and strong online visibility. - Supported by a team of 14 employees handling kitchen operations, customer service, and daily restaurant management. - The business is structured as a Private Limited Company and is currently owned and operated by a single proprietor.
5.7   Barranquilla
Run Rate Sales
USD 720 thousand
EBITDA Margin
10 - 20 %
Business for Sale
USD 300 K
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Newly Established Restaurant Equity Stake For Sale in Medellín, Colombia

For sale: Authentic Colombian restaurant with strong sales, tourist traffic, and growth potential.
Full-service Colombian restaurant brand located on the main street between Provenza and Parque Lleras in Medellín. - The restaurant has a seating capacity of 40 guests. - It receives up to 100 daily walk-ins on weekdays and up to 200 daily walk-ins on weekends. - The business is registered as an SAS entity and holds tax registration, along with valid food and liquor licenses. - The owner is currently based in the USA and has given that number for all communications.
For sale: Authentic Colombian restaurant with strong sales, tourist traffic, and growth potential.
7.4   Medellín
Run Rate Sales
USD 300 thousand
EBITDA Margin
10 - 20 %
Partial Stake Sale
USD 200 K for 73%
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Restaurant for Sale in Medellín, Colombia

For sale: Colombia’s premier sports-bar and casual dining chain with an established-brand and customer base.
The business has been firmly established as Colombia’s first chicken-wing/sports bar chain, earning top recognition in a highly competitive market as a true pioneer in the industry. - Our bold flavors, consistent quality, and distinctive sports-inspired atmosphere have built a reputation that positions us as the go-to option for major sporting events and casual dining around the nation.
6.9   Medellín
Run Rate Sales
USD 3.6 million
EBITDA Margin
10 - 20 %
Business for Sale
USD 4.8 Mn
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Bar Equity Stake For Sale in Georgetown, Guyana

Bar and restaurant in Soesdyke, Guyana with strong weekend customer footfall, seeks investment for expansion.
Bar and restaurant located in Soesdyke, Guyana, attracting both locals and visitors. - The establishment offers a cozy indoor seating area with 7 tables (4 chairs each) and a welcoming outdoor seating area with 8 tables (4 chairs each), catering to different customer preferences. - The total seating capacity is approximately 60 customers, allowing the venue to accommodate medium to large groups, especially during peak hours. - Footfall increases significantly during weekends, averaging over 50+ patrons per day, creating a vibrant atmosphere and strong sales performance. - The business generates an average monthly revenue of around GYD 900,000, reflecting a stable and sustainable operating model. Both bar and food offerings contribute almost equally to the revenue. - All necessary food permits are in place, ensuring full compliance with local health and safety regulations. - At the current scale of operations, a specific alcohol/liquor license is not required, as the business serves only basic local liquor and not high-end branded imported alcoholic beverages. However, as the business expands its offerings in the future, it plans to obtain the appropriate liquor license to support a broader range of alcoholic products.
6.3   Georgetown
Run Rate Sales
USD 52 thousand
EBITDA Margin
10 - 20 %
Partial Stake Sale
USD 48 K for 25%
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Restaurant for Sale in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

For sale: Restaurant with 150 seats and 40 daily walk-ins with a good local reputation.
The business is a restaurant known for its meat, fish, and seafood dishes. - It has a seating capacity of 150 customers. - The restaurant receives around 40 daily walk-ins. - We have 10 permanent employees who help us in timely preparation and service of our food. - The business operates as an LLC with a valid food license.
5.6   Rio de Janeiro
Run Rate Sales
USD 25.3 thousand
EBITDA Margin
Operating at loss
Business for Sale
USD 380 K
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Profitable Restaurant for Sale in Tabio, Colombia

For sale: Colombian cuisine restaurant with 120 seats and 150+ daily walk-ins.
The restaurant offers traditional Colombian cuisine. - We have 120 seats and get 150+ daily walk-ins. - The restaurant has built a solid reputation with high ratings (approximately 4.8/5) on review platforms such as Google, Restaurant Guru, and TripAdvisor, highlighting its food quality, welcoming atmosphere, and excellent service. - The restaurant features a family-friendly space, live music, delivery and takeout service, and accepts digital payments and credit cards. - The business operates as a sole proprietorship with a valid food license.
5.6   Tabio
Run Rate Sales
USD 180 thousand
EBITDA Margin
20 %
Business for Sale
USD 150 K
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Bar for Sale in Trairi, Brazil

Beachfront restaurant in Guajiru with expansion potential, strong margins, offered for full sale by owners.
Beachfront restaurant located in a high-footfall kitesurfing destination in Guajiru, Ceará, attracting consistent tourist traffic. - Offers a mix of local Ceará cuisine, seafood, Italian dishes, cocktails, and light bites, positioned for both dining and leisure experiences. - Operates with 40 indoor and 48 outdoor beachfront seats, creating a strong casual dining and experiential appeal. - Built on a 315 m² plot with 250 m² constructed area including kitchen, restrooms, and a large sea-facing veranda. - Holds rights to use the beachfront area directly in front for additional seating, enhancing capacity and customer experience. - Infrastructure allows vertical expansion with potential to add 150 m² (additional floor for restaurant extension or apartments). - Currently operated with a lean team of 8 employees and can be further optimized or scaled. - Established presence in a well-known tourist hub with strong seasonal demand driven by kitesurfing activity. - High revenue is achieved with a lean team through a focused menu, quick table turnover, ample beachfront seating, and strong tourist demand during peak seasons, supplemented by additional part-time and contractual staff as needed. - The business’s strong growth is driven by its prime beachfront location in a popular kitesurfing destination, ensuring steady footfall and robust seasonal demand, further boosted by the opening of a new kitesurfing hub near the restaurant. - The business has a bar license.
Beachfront restaurant in Guajiru with expansion potential, strong margins, offered for full sale by owners.
7.5   Trairi
Run Rate Sales
USD 480 thousand
EBITDA Margin
24 %
Business for Sale
USD 188 K
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Fast Food Restaurant for Sale in Medellín, Colombia

For sale: European fast-food restaurant with 70 seats, authentic cuisine, and a loyal customer base.
The restaurant is located in one of the most important tourist areas of El Poblado in Medellín. - The area has high foot traffic and is a busy commercial and nightlife hub. - The restaurant has a seating capacity of 70 and receives more than 150 walk-in customers daily. - In addition, it also receives many online orders every day. - As a fast-food restaurant, most items are prepared in advance, allowing operations to be efficiently managed by five permanent employees and ensuring quick cooking times. - Customers mainly use the service for casual dine-in meals, quick takeaway orders, and late-night street food, especially visitors and people enjoying the nightlife nearby. - The concept focuses on fast, high-quality street food and offers a differentiated option within Medellín’s casual dining market. - The business operates as a private limited entity and holds a valid trade license.
6.8   Medellín
Run Rate Sales
USD 360 thousand
EBITDA Margin
10 - 20 %
Business for Sale
USD 87 K
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Bakery Seeking Loan in Peruíbe, Brazil

Business selling gourmet cakes and sweets with 20 pax capacity seeking loan for expansion.
Cozy bakery located in Peruíbe, where we turn simple sweets into delightful experiences. - Our specialty is gourmet cakes and a variety of delicious sweets, handcrafted with care. - We focus on quality and innovation, ensuring that every bite is a treat for the taste buds. - The bakery has seating for 20, making it a perfect spot for friends to gather and enjoy. - We attract a wide range of customers, from locals to tourists, all seeking something sweet. We receive 50 customers per day. - Our revenue comes from both in-store sales and special cake orders, making it a sweet business.
Business selling gourmet cakes and sweets with 20 pax capacity seeking loan for expansion.
6.6   Peruíbe
Run Rate Sales
USD 23 thousand
EBITDA Margin
23 %
Business Loan
USD 19 K at 23%
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Restaurant for Sale in Recife, Brazil

Premium seafood restaurant in Recife seeking full sale, featuring signature dishes and private events.
Established restaurant in Recife, renowned for its award-winning cuisine and premium dining experience. - Specializes in signature seafood and Brazilian regional dishes, offering tasting menus and executive lunches. - Provides private dining experiences and hosts curated gastronomic events for food enthusiasts. - Serves a diverse customer base, including middle to upper-income locals, business professionals, tourists, and food lovers. - Generates consistent revenue through dine-in services, private events, and seasonal culinary experiences. - Strong brand reputation with multiple awards and media recognition, ensuring a loyal repeat customer base. - Operates in a spacious setting accommodating 130–150 guests, featuring both indoor and outdoor seating. - Collaborates with local producers and suppliers, emphasizing quality and regional flavors in every dish. - We operate with a valid operations license.
Premium seafood restaurant in Recife seeking full sale, featuring signature dishes and private events.
7.1   Recife
Run Rate Sales
USD 640 thousand
EBITDA Margin
10 %
Business for Sale
USD 287 K
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