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AMERICAN RESTAURANTS

Profitable Full-Service Dining & Bar Concept in Charlotte, NC

Mecklenburg County, NC

$2.5M
Asking Price
$5.2M
Revenue
$870K
Cash Flow

Overview

A well-run, full-service restaurant and bar in the Charlotte, NC market is available for acquisition. The business has built a loyal following over multiple decades, generating consistent revenue from a single location situated in a high-traffic, walkable area surrounded by growing residential density. The operation serves lunch and dinner daily, maintains an active bar program, and hosts private events and group dining—creating multiple revenue streams under one roof.
Food and non-alcoholic beverages account for the majority of sales, with beer, wine, and spirits contributing a reliable secondary income layer. The guest base is heavily repeat-driven, comprised largely of neighborhood regulars and nearby residents. New diners are attracted through a combination of digital visibility, paid advertising, referrals, and organic word of mouth.
Revenue is well-distributed across the customer base with no meaningful dependency on any single account or group. Operationally, this business stands out for its management depth. A general manager with over twenty years of tenure at the concept leads day-to-day service, supported by an assistant general manager, a floor and host manager, events coordination staff, and a full culinary team.
The current owner's involvement is limited to oversight functions—primarily vendor relations, financial review, and a weekly leadership meeting that keeps department heads aligned on staffing, scheduling, events, and purchasing. The business runs on modern point-of-sale and operational technology and holds all standard licensing appropriate for a full-service establishment. Annual revenue is in the low-to-mid seven figures, with demonstrated growth tracking the expansion of the surrounding trade area.
The Charlotte metro continues to attract new residents and commercial development, providing a natural tailwind for guest volume. A new owner—particularly an active operator or restaurant group—could accelerate performance through enhanced marketing, expanded private event programming, menu and pricing optimization, and broader use of digital channels. The owner is exiting to retire following a lengthy tenure and has expressed willingness to provide as much transition support as the buyer requires.
The handoff is expected to be smooth given the stability and experience of the existing team. Introductions to staff and suppliers, operational walk-throughs, and guidance on community relationships are all available as part of the transition process.

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