Restaurants and Bars for Sale and Investment in Chennai
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Restaurant for Sale in Chennai, India
Fine dining vegetarian restaurant in central Chennai specializing in Rajasthani cuisine, available for full sale.
Fine dining vegetarian restaurant in the heart of Chennai, specializing in authentic Rajasthani cuisine.
- 60-seater dining space hosting daily footfall of 20–25 customers, along with kitty parties and small events.
- Menu includes Rajasthani dishes, chaats, samosas, dal makhani, paneer tandoori, and other multicuisine vegetarian offerings.
- Operated by a team of 16 staff handling kitchen, service, and event hosting.
- Monthly sales have declined compared to last year because we are managing other businesses and are unable to devote sufficient time to this restaurant.
Run Rate Sales
USD
160 thousand
EBITDA Margin
10 %
Food Delivery Business Equity Stake For Sale in Chennai, India
For sale: Chennai based, well established food delivery app with over 4,000 customers.
Run Rate Sales
USD
53 thousand
EBITDA Margin
10 %
Newly Established Cafe for Sale in Chennai, India
FSSAI-certified cafe with 16 seats serving 50+ customers daily, veg and non-veg dishes.
Cafe offering a variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes prepared with authentic regional flavors.
- Seating capacity of 16, providing a cozy and comfortable dining experience for guests.
- Serves over 50 customers daily, maintaining steady footfall and strong repeat patronage.
- Known for freshly prepared meals, quick service, and homely taste appealing to both local and visiting diners.
- FSSAI certified, ensuring high standards of food safety and hygiene.
- Focused on delivering affordable, quality South Indian cuisine through dine-in and takeaway services.
- We need 4 employees because 2 are cooks and 2 are servers.
Run Rate Sales
USD
16 thousand
EBITDA Margin
5 %
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Newly Established Cafe for Sale in Chennai, India
FSSAI-certified cafe with 16 seats serving 50+ customers daily, veg and non-veg dishes.
Cafe offering a variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes prepared with authentic regional flavors.
- Seating capacity of 16, providing a cozy and comfortable dining experience for guests.
- Serves over 50 customers daily, maintaining steady footfall and strong repeat patronage.
- Known for freshly prepared meals, quick service, and homely taste appealing to both local and visiting diners.
- FSSAI certified, ensuring high standards of food safety and hygiene.
- Focused on delivering affordable, quality South Indian cuisine through dine-in and takeaway services.
- We need 4 employees because 2 are cooks and 2 are servers.
Run Rate Sales
USD
16 thousand
EBITDA Margin
5 %
Restaurant for Sale in Chennai, India
For sale: Thriving vegetarian restaurant offering unique, healthy dishes with indoor seating for 26 guests.
The restaurant offers unique and healthy vegetarian dishes such as beetroot chapati, millet dosa, and non-fried vada.
- It also serves house-made ice cream that is completely free from preservatives and additives.
- The restaurant has a seating capacity of 26 and receives 85 walk-ins daily.
- The average order value is around ₹200.
- It operates as a sole proprietorship and holds valid GST and FSSAI licenses.
Run Rate Sales
USD
66 thousand
EBITDA Margin
20 %
Newly Established Waffle Store for Sale in Chennai, India
Well established food cafe with desserts and food having high foot fall for sale.
Waffle store established in prime location in Selaiyur that also sells kulfi.
- Offers a wide range of Belgian-style waffles with customizable toppings.
- 80% revenue from dine-in and delivery platforms like Swiggy and Zomato contribute 20%
- We draw 20–40 daily walk-in customers, especially during evenings and weekends.
- Fully compliant with FSSAI and local health regulations, ensuring smooth operations.
- We own the waffle brand while we have taken a franchise of the kulfi brand. There is no ongoing royalty payment and only stock is acquired from kulfi brand.
- The buyer will get the waffle brand, kulfi brand's franchise agreement (renewed every year), FSSAI, GST, and all the physical assets of the outlet.
Run Rate Sales
USD
32.5 thousand
EBITDA Margin
30 %
Cafe Franchise Opportunity
Play Bae Cafe, 1 Franchisee, Est'd in 2024, Chennai HQ
- 100+ Page Views
- 50+ Investor Views
Clients served: Over 10,000 walk-ins in the first year, with a strong 55% repeat customer rate.
Revenue model: Diversified revenue streams from dine-in food sales, entry and game access fees, and merchandise, including board games and art kits.
Business relationships: Collaborations with major brands for events and promotions, including IIT cultural festivals, influencer partnerships, and official promotions for the licensed *Baahubali: The Epic* board game.
Awards & recognition: Featured in leading Chennai food and lifestyle blogs as one of the city’s top experiential cafes; recipient of local influencer awards for themed ambience and creative events.
Certifications: Holds FSSAI and GST registrations.
Operations: Currently running a single outlet; operates as a non-vegetarian cafe, game, and art café with steady daily footfall.
Exp Monthly Sales
USD
11 thousand
Space Required
1500 - 2000 Sq Ft
Restaurant for Sale in Chennai, India
Thriving vegetarian restaurant for sale, featuring 9 years of established success in Chennai.
Located in Chennai, this pure vegetarian fine dining restaurant has been successfully operating for the past 9 years.
- The restaurant features a seating capacity of 70, making it ideal for families and gatherings.
- The business has an established customer base, averaging 10-15 daily customers who appreciate quality vegetarian cuisine.
- Menu highlights include popular dishes such as Paneer Tikka, Veg North Indian Thalis, and various vegetarian starters, catering to customers who enjoy authentic Indian flavors.
- The sale includes the complete brand, beautifully designed interiors, and a fully equipped kitchen setup, providing a seamless transition for the new owner.
- As the current owners are relocating, they are looking for someone passionate about vegetarian cuisine to take over the thriving restaurant.
- This investment opportunity is perfect for entrepreneurs seeking to enter the restaurant industry with an established brand and loyal following in the vegetarian dining segment.
- The decline in monthly sales is attributed to seasonal fluctuations.
Run Rate Sales
USD
160 thousand
EBITDA Margin
10 %
Restaurant for Sale in Chennai, India
Full sale opportunity for a thriving restaurant with diverse menu and daily customer traffic.
The restaurant is a multi-cuisine establishment located in Chennai, catering to diverse culinary tastes including Indian, Arabian, and Chinese dishes.
- The menu features popular non-vegetarian dishes such as biryani, tandoori chicken, chicken 65, chicken fried rice, chicken lollipop, and mutton sukka.
- The restaurant provides both dining in and takeaway options, accommodating different customer preferences.
- It primarily serves a varied customer base, including college students from nearby institutions, IT employees, families, and bypass travelers on the Chennai-Bangalore Highway.
- The location is strategically situated near Velappanchavadi, attracting regular foot traffic and enhancing visibility to potential diners.
- On average, the restaurant handles 80-100 orders daily, showcasing strong customer engagement and consistent demand for its offerings.
- The business has partnered with popular food delivery platforms Swiggy and Zomato, expanding its reach and convenience for customers looking to order online.
- With a dedicated team of 8 employees, the restaurant is well-equipped to deliver quality service and ensure customer satisfaction.
Run Rate Sales
USD
212 thousand
EBITDA Margin
10 - 20 %
Newly Established Cafe Seeking Loan in Chennai, India
Niche Middle Eastern kunafa café in Chennai looking for financial backing for operations.
Run Rate Sales
USD
26.5 thousand
EBITDA Margin
7 %
Cafe Franchise Opportunity
Cake Stories, 3 Franchisees, Est'd in 2017, Chennai HQ
- 400+ Page Views
- 100+ Investor Views
Cake Stories by The Freshlymade is a fast-growing F&B brand from Chennai, operating across cafés, bakeries, and a dedicated cake vertical.
- With diversified revenue streams including cakes, flowers, snacks, and catering, our model drives steady footfalls and creates strong cross-selling opportunities.
- We currently run three company-owned and operated outlets in Chennai, offering both bakery and café formats.
- Our menu features a wide selection of vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, catering to diverse customer preferences.
- Backed by a robust supply chain, structured training systems, and a focus on high ROI, we provide investors with a proven, scalable franchise opportunity.
- The business holds all required compliances, including FSSAI and Udyam registrations.
Exp Monthly Sales
USD
5.5 - 13.3 thousand
Space Required
350 - 1400 Sq Ft
Newly Established Food Truck for Sale in Chennai, India
Non-operational, unique ice cream bun cart with FSSAI license, previously serving 30+ walk-ins daily.
• Unique pure-vegetarian dessert business specializing in buns stuffed with ice cream in multiple flavors. Served through a food cart.
• Distinct concept with strong differentiation in the frozen dessert and quick-service category.
• Previously attracted 30–35 daily walk-in customers.
• Online sales contributed 20–30% of total orders.
• Holds valid FSSAI license.
• Currently non-operational, available for takeover. Recently stopped the operations.
Run Rate Sales
Nil
EBITDA Margin
Nil
Restaurant Franchise Opportunity
Chittinaidu Pulavs, 1 Franchisee, Est'd in 2025, Bengaluru HQ
- 1000+ Page Views
- 400+ Investor Views
Upcoming cloud kitchen brand specializing in authentic Andhra-style pulavs, curries, roasts, and kebabs.
- First-of-its-kind food concept focused on regional pulav varieties, differentiating from biryani-dominated players.
- Menu includes chicken and mutton pulavs, vegetarian classics, and signature combos designed for repeat customers.
- Standardized operations with centralized spice blends, replicable recipes, and easy-to-follow training programs (1–2 days).
- Franchisees can expect projected profit margins of up to 15%. The figure has been calculated based on local competitor benchmarks.
- Business has not started operations yet and is expected to launch by the end of next month.
- Valid FSSAI license obtained.
Exp Monthly Sales
USD
5.5 - 11 thousand
Space Required
300 - 3000 Sq Ft
Newly Established Cafe for Sale in Chennai, India
For Sale: Running 1 year old cafe in Kolathur, Chennai with 16 pax capacity.
Established one-year-old cafe located in the bustling Kolathur area of Chennai, catering to the local community and students.
- Offers a vibrant seating capacity of 16, making it an ideal spot for social gatherings and casual dining.
- We serve 15-20 customers per day.
- Equipped with high-quality kitchen appliances including a griller, toaster, pizza oven, chiller, and freezer, all in excellent condition and less than a year old.
- The cafe features a well-designed kitchen area of 110 sq ft and a comfortable dining area of 200 sq ft, optimizing space for both food preparation and customer seating.
- Officially registered with GST and possesses FSSAI certification, ensuring compliance with food safety and regulatory standards.
Run Rate Sales
USD
13.3 thousand
EBITDA Margin
26 %
Newly Established Restaurant for Sale in Chennai, India
Profitable grill restaurant in Chennai with steady footfall 30–45 daily, seeking full sale.
Well-running non-vegetarian restaurant located in Chennai with strong local following and steady daily walk-ins.
- Specializes in grilled chicken prepared with a signature house-made masala.
- Attracts walk-in customers, with peak sales during evening hours; offers and promotions significantly boost footfall.
- Seating capacity includes 40 open-air seats and 30 in an air-conditioned dining area.
- Staffed by 3 employees, including chefs with over 4.5 years of culinary experience.
Run Rate Sales
USD
60 thousand
EBITDA Margin
20 %
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