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About the Company
The Restaurant Brokers is a commercial real estate and business brokerage firm that specializes in the purchase, sale and lease of restaurants, bars, nightclubs and associated food and beverage related businesses. Established in 1980, The Restaurant Brokers have brokered thousands of transactions and provide services to buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants on a multitude of levels. With over forty years of unparalleled success and a client list that reads like a “who’s who” of the Arizona restaurant, bar and nightclub industry, The Restaurant Brokers is absolutely the best resource available for buying, selling or leasing a restaurant, bar, nightclub or associated business in the Phoenix metro market.
Broker Biography
Introduction
Company Information:
We are Arizona's Largest Exclusively Restaurants Real Estate Brokerage
We offer:
* Extensive buyer/seller network and contacts
* High level of sales to listings
* Personalized buyer/seller approaches
* Innovative marketing programs constantly producing buyers and sellers
* Extensive buyer/seller communications
* Free, confidential Opinion of Value for all restaurants listed for sale
* Most experienced, knowledgeable restaurant brokerage team
* Service beyond the buying and selling process
Background:
Reuel "Ruly" Couch, a licensed Real Estate Broker and Board Certified Business Appraiser (BCBA), has been successfully selling restaurants and related entities in the Valley and throughout Arizona for over forty years. As Broker/President, his experience and knowledge of the restaurant industry, based on over 600 transactions, are tremendous assets to his clients.
AJ Edelstein is a Licensed Real Estate Agent and partner in The Restaurant Brokers. With over 25 years of management experience in the restaurant industry, his expertise covers a wide range of disciplines, from site selection and feasibility studies to project management, pre/grand opening strategies and an overall operational knowledge of food, beverage, entertainment, and marketing. In addition to corporate multi-unit experience, he has owned and operated his own bars, restaurants, hospitality management and consulting companies.
Zach Couch, a Licensed Real Estate Agent and the newest member of The Restaurant Brokers team, is no stranger to the fast pace, on the go, work environment of our company. He has grown up observing the passion, commitment and rewards associated with the ins and outs of the restaurant brokerage industry from his father, Reuel. Zach has over six years of management experience working as a top salesman with action sports retailer, Zumiez. He has acquired valuable Social Media and Networking skills that help add a youthful perspective to the company. In addition to overseeing the marketing and promotion of our Listings, Zach is involved in all areas of the Listing and Sale process for our clients and available to assist in any way. In his spare time, Zach enjoys mountain biking, guitar, golf, snowboarding and spending time with his family and friends.
Services Provided
Specialization:
Call us to Buy, Sell, Lease or Locate a Restaurant Business
"We are restaurant people helping restaurant people."
We offer:
* Extensive buyer/seller network and contacts
* High level of sales to listings
* Personalized buyer/seller approaches
* Innovative marketing programs constantly producing buyers and sellers
* Extensive buyer/seller communications
* Free, confidential Opinion of Value for all restaurants listed for sale
* Most experienced, knowledgeable restaurant brokerage team
* Service beyond the buying and selling process
Areas Served
Licensed In
- Arizona — License number BR006289000
Professional Affiliations
Affiliations:
Arizona Department of Real Estate
Board Certified Business Appraiser
Arizona Board of Business Brokers
The Restaurant Source
Arizona Restaurant Association
Business For Sale Listings
Goodyear, AZ West Valley Chef Driven Gastropub Stunning Busy Restaurant/Bar
Set in one of the West Valley’s most active mixed-use projects, this turn-key restaurant sits in a high-traffic, walkable civic and entertainment district in Goodyear, Arizona. The interior is modern and well-finished, with a large bar, open dining room, and spacious patio that work well for lunch, dinner, weekend brunch, and event-driven business. Surrounded by other restaurants, retail, and civic uses, the location draws strong daytime population, growing nearby rooftops, and steady visitor traffic, giving a new operator immediate visibility in Goodyear’s emerging downtown-style core and plenty of upside for an elevated dining, gastropub, or bar-forward concept. $595,000. #3342 Less
Cash Flow: $180,000
Chandler, AZ Profitable Southeast Valley Restaurant & Bar Available! Immediate Cashflow Restaurant & Bar!
This smokehouse restaurant and bar is ideally positioned in the heart of Chandler’s thriving entertainment district, surrounded by high-density residential, office, and destination retail that drive consistent day-and-night traffic. The concept showcases chef-driven BBQ favorites alongside a full bar program emphasizing craft cocktails and ice-cold beer, complemented by regular live music that creates an energetic, authentic atmosphere and keeps guests coming back. Built with no expense spared, the space features over $500,000 invested in a brand-new, high-quality buildout with modern equipment and fixtures. Currently run absentee, the business generated positive cash flow of $90,000+ in the Less
Tempe, AZ
View Details New Prime Tempe Restaurant
This newly built hot pot restaurant opportunity is located in one of Tempe’s most active and well-positioned retail districts, surrounded by a strong mix of shopping, dining, residential, and employment drivers that create steady day and evening traffic. Situated near a highly recognizable destination center and benefiting from excellent surrounding demographics, the restaurant offers a polished, turn-key setup with immediate appeal for an owner-operator or hospitality group. With substantial value already invested into the buildout, this is a rare chance to acquire a quality location for a fraction of its replacement cost while stepping into a prime East Valley trade area with built-in visibility and long-term upside! $375,000. #3344 Less
Gilbert, AZ
View Details Gilbert Beer & Wine Bar
This Gilbert taproom is an East Valley favorite for craft beer and wine lovers, ideally positioned in a busy Gilbert shopping center with high-visibility endcap frontage. The inviting space offers 30 beers on tap through a direct-draw system, an extensive selection of cans and bottles, a long bar, and plentiful high-top seating creating a relaxed neighborhood atmosphere where locals can gather & socialize. The purchase price includes a valuable Series #7 (beer & wine) liquor license, providing a meaningful advantage for a new owner, along with an attractive rental rate that supports a strong operating opportunity. $120,000. #3303 Less
Paradise Valley, AZ
View Details Scottsdale Wine Bistro
Scottsdale Wine bistro - Rare asset sale opportunity for a fully built-out wine bistro in a high-performing Scottsdale shopping center, ideally positioned to capture both neighborhood regulars and destination diners. The existing buildout includes an inviting dining room and bar configuration that allows a new operator to step in quickly, minimizing start-up time and construction costs. The business is currently open very limited hours, providing significant upside for a hands-on owner to extend service periods, introduce events, and fully activate the space. This opportunity is ideal for an owner-operator looking to leverage the current improvements, refine the concept, and capitalize on the visibility, parking, and steady customer flow that come with this prime Scottsdale location. $150,000. #3337 Less
Cash Flow: $400,000
Queen Creek, AZ
View Details Profitable Multi Unit Restaurant
Own a Slice of Arizona’s Mexican Culinary Legacy. For over 30 years, this beloved boutique restaurant chain has delighted patrons with the vibrant flavors of Mexico. With $4M top line revenues and consistent 10% profits, this is an exceptional opportunity for an entrepreneurial spirit to take the helm of this well-known multi location business. More than just a restaurant sale, this is a chance to become the custodian of treasured recipes and a cherished community hub. These businesses have consistently garnered rave reviews for their authenticity and commitment to quality. Fresh, locally sourced ingredients are transformed into mouthwatering dishes, each prepared according to time-honored traditions. From sizzling fajitas to savory Pozole, each bite is a testament to the culinary legacy woven into the very fabric of this establishment. $1,750,000. #3343 Less
Phoenix, AZ
View Details Uptown Phoenix Restaurant
A beautifully built and well positioned restaurant currently offering elevated Thai cuisine. Located in a bustling Uptown Phoenix dining corridor known for its strong daytime and evening traffic, dense residential and professional population, and growing roster of destination eateries, this space offers a warm contemporary design with teak-inspired finishes. With an inviting open dining room and bar that seats 60, and a comfortable inviting patio with 30 additional seats that supports casual weekday traffic and elevated date-night or special-occasion business. All FF&E purchased new in the fall of 2025, it can easily be converted to a variety of other culinary concepts. $240,000. #3341 Less
Yuma, AZ
View Details Profitable Franchise Sandwich Shop
Turnkey franchise sub shop opportunity in Yuma, Arizona, featuring a proven national-brand sandwich model, efficient line layout, and fully equipped commercial kitchen designed for high-volume counter service, delivery, and catering. The store offers strong visibility and access in a regional hub that captures daily traffic from local residents, employees, and substantial seasonal population driven by agriculture, cross-border commerce, and winter visitors, creating a robust base of repeat and new customers year-round. With the branding, systems, and recipes already in place, this is an excellent plug-and-play opportunity for an owner-operator or multi-unit franchisee seeking immediate cash flow and additional upside through catering, third party delivery, and local store marketing in a growing Arizona market. $180,000. #3340 Less
Scottsdale, AZ
View Details North Scottsdale Italian Bistro & Bar
This modern bistro and bar is an exceptional fit for a hands-on owner-operator looking to step into one of Scottsdale’s most coveted high-end shopping centers. Set within a premier Scottsdale trade area with consistent foot traffic from affluent shoppers, nearby neighborhoods, and destination retail, the restaurant offers an intimate dining room, lively bar, roll-up window doors, and a standout patio that lets you showcase your concept front and center. A below-market, long-term lease in this busy center gives an owner-operator valuable cost control in a submarket where rates continue to climb, preserving margin and upside as the Valley grows. The business is set up for a smooth transition, with established systems, trained front- and back-of-house staff, and clean financials and compliance, so a new operator can step in, work the floor, and focus on guest experience from day one. This is a confidential offering; detailed Less
Chandler, AZ
View Details Well Established Restaurant/Bar
This well-established Mediterranean restaurant in the SE valley stands out with stylish interiors, friendly atmosphere, inviting and popular private patio and a loyal, long-term staff for smooth operations. Enjoy strong sales, a below market loaded rent rate, with all recipes and systems in place, set in a thriving retail and residential corridor with excellent demographics. This family-run gem offers immediate opportunity for the new ownership to tap into already proven local demand. Confidential details are available with NDA—contact The Restaurant Brokers to learn more. $225,000. #3310 Less
Phoenix, AZ
View Details Central Phoenix Sports Bar & Restaurant
Well-established Central Phoenix sports bar and restaurant opportunity in a vibrant neighborhood corridor, featuring phenomenal sports viewing and off-track betting (OTB) services. This turnkey entertainment destination is fully licensed and positioned to capture the strong sports betting and casual dining market in one of Phoenix’s most accessible areas. The existing infrastructure allows a new operator to plug in a fresh concept without the time and expense of ground-up construction while maintaining proven sports entertainment and gaming revenue streams. The surrounding trade area offers dense residential neighborhoods, strong daytime employment, and convenient freeway access, creating a deep customer base for sports enthusiasts, bettors, and diners alike. Offered as a conversion only—name, brand, and menu excluded—this opportunity is further enhanced by a below-market lease relative to current Central Phoenix restaurant Less
Phoenix, AZ
View Details Authentic Mexican Restaurant
This long-established, authentic Mexican restaurant has proudly served the Phoenix area since 1986 and sits in a thriving, high-traffic trade area with strong neighborhood demographics and a deep appreciation for Mexican cuisine, giving a new owner an immediate built-in customer base and powerful growth platform. Designed for serious volume and flexibility, it features two completely separate, fully equipped kitchens—one dedicated to full-service dining and one optimized for quick-service and takeout—allowing the operation to efficiently capture dine-in, to-go, and catering demand while maintaining consistent quality, fast ticket times, and an attractive upside for an experienced operator looking to plug into a booming North Phoenix restaurant market! $375,000. #3333 Less
Phoenix, AZ
View Details Downtown Phoenix Breakfast/Lunch Restaurant
A stunning breakfast and lunch restaurant in the heart of Downtown Phoenix, positioned within walking distance of major office towers, hotels, entertainment venues, and light rail access for strong weekday and weekend traffic. The space features a modern, urban café design with an efficient front-of-house layout, fully equipped kitchen, and existing infrastructure ideal for a full-service or fast casual concept. Surrounded by dense residential growth, Class A office, and year-round event activity, this location benefits from exceptional visibility and consistent pedestrian flow, making it well suited for an operator looking to capitalize on the continued revitalization of downtown Phoenix. Offered as an asset sale, this opportunity allows a new owner to plug into a proven footprint, avoid the time and cost of a ground-up buildout, and bring their own brand to one of the city’s most sought-after urban corridors. $195,000. #3325 Less
Tempe, AZ
View Details Quick Serve/Fast Casual Restaurant
Thriving, highly rated quick-serve burger restaurant ideally situated in a high-traffic Tempe trade area. This popular spot attracts a steady flow of customers for lunch, dinner, and late-night dining from nearby residents, students, and office workers. The restaurant enjoys an outstanding reputation with 4.5+ star ratings across major review platforms and thousands of loyal fans. Featuring a streamlined counter-service model, craveable menu, and efficient operations, this concept delivers strong sales and consistent profitability. A well-trained team and established systems allow for smooth, semi-absentee ownership and an easy transition - offering immediate cash flow for both owner-operators and passive investors. $175,000. #3332 Less
Tempe, AZ
View Details Downtown Tempe Breakfast/Lunch Restaurant
Wow… wow… WOW! Talk about the highest of high-profile locations, when it comes to downtown Tempe, it’s like the corner of MAIN & MAIN. This is an amazing build out that features a HUGE spectacular wrap-around, dog-friendly patio, an awesome indoor-outdoor bar, a fantastic dining room with plenty of booth seating and a serious kitchen that any Chef would be pleased to get their hands on. In addition to the brilliant facility, the trade, demographics and traffic counts are off the charts. The sky really is the limit on this one! $195,000. #3326 Less
Scottsdale, AZ
View Details Freestanding North Scottsdale Restaurant/Bar
This freestanding North Scottsdale breakfast and lunch restaurant is a rare find—beautifully designed, ideally located, and positioned in one of Arizona’s premier communities for a new operator to make their mark. Sun-filled dining, modern finishes, and a fully equipped, turnkey kitchen create a welcoming environment that keeps a loyal customer base returning day after day. Efficient daytime hours and a scalable menu support quality of life for an owner-operator while still offering clear upside through extended hours, catering, or additional service lines. Located near major employers with convenient freeway access, the site benefits from consistent traffic and strong North Scottsdale demographics in one of the Valley’s most sought-after trade areas. $250,000. #3331 Less
Chandler, AZ
View Details Breakfast & Lunch Cafe/Restaurant
his breakfast/lunch restaurant occupies a desirable endcap in a Chandler neighborhood strip center, with strong visibility, easy access, and ample parking serving nearby homes and daytime businesses. The interior is well-designed with an efficient kitchen, comfortable dining, and a welcoming atmosphere tailored to steady morning and midday traffic ideal for an engaged owner operator seeking balanced hours and community connection. A competitive lease, established staff, dialed-in systems, and current compliance make this a turnkey operation offered at $240,000, with additional upside through extended hours, catering, and delivery. This is a confidential listing; lease, and operational information are available exclusively to qualified buyers upon execution of our standard NDA, contact The Restaurant Brokers today to discuss this opportunity. #3329 Less
Glendale, AZ
View Details NW Valley Sports Bar w/#6 Liquor License
This well-established bar and grill in the Northwest Valley presents a rare turnkey opportunity for an owner-operator seeking a proven concept in a high-traffic shopping center with a coveted Series #6 liquor license. Boasting over 12 years of successful operation, the restaurant features a fully equipped kitchen, inviting patio, and a warm, well-maintained atmosphere that draws a loyal local clientele. Positioned in a busy retail corridor with strong surrounding demographics and complementary businesses. The current lease offers favorable terms with a competitive rent rate, providing long-term stability and excellent profit potential. With room for growth through expanded marketing, menu innovation, this turnkey operation offers a seamless transition and immediate cash flow! $440,000. #3311 Less
Phoenix, AZ
View Details Biltmore Area Restaurant/Bar
TOP-OF-THE-LINE full-service restaurant located in an extremely busy upscale Biltmore-area shopping center. The restaurant SCREAMS quality, from the comfortable yet elegant furnishings to the notable craftsmanship of the décor package to the fully equipped and thoughtfully designed open kitchen. This is a great spot for to show your chops and an outstanding opportunity for a skilled, experienced restaurant group to step in and immediately benefit from the infrastructure and below market lease already in place. Seller is open to discussing a limited seller-financing structure as part of an overall purchase plan for a qualified group. $495,000. #3318 Less
Phoenix, AZ
View Details Steakhouse & BBQ
This restaurant is an absolute LANDMARK in central Phoenix! It has a reputation for an amazing dish that it’s been serving to loyal fans for decades. This is truly a grab it and run with it scenario. It’s a great location just off a major highway with excellent visibility and plenty of drive-by traffic just looking for the RIGHT operator with the skills and enthusiasm to carry on the tradition. $240,000. #3302 Less
Phoenix, AZ
View Details High End Cocktail Bar w/#6 Liquor License
A rare opportunity to acquire a former high-end cocktail bar in the heart of Downtown Phoenix’s dynamic urban core, surrounded by acclaimed bars, restaurants, music venues, and the nearby Roosevelt Row Arts District, known for its walkable streets, murals, and vibrant nightlife scene. The offering includes a valuable Series #6 (bar) liquor license, and while the business is currently shut down, all fixtures, furniture, and equipment (FF&E) remain in place, providing a turnkey platform for a new cocktail concept or hospitality brand. The location benefits from strong evening and weekend foot traffic driven by neighboring entertainment destinations, events, and residential growth, giving a new operator immediate exposure in one of the Valley’s most energetic nightlife districts. $295,000. #3320 Less
Cash Flow: $275,000
Sun City, AZ
View Details Freestanding NW Diner
Step into a well-established, classic diner with a loyal customer base and decades of proven success. Ideally located in a highly accessible area near multiple medical centers, this turnkey operation benefits from steady daily traffic and a healthy mix of repeat customers and new guests. The restaurant generates approximately $1.6 million in annual sales with strong cash flow, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner seven days a week. An experienced, long-term staff, consistent guest experience, strong social media presence, and meticulously maintained facilities make this a true turnkey opportunity. The seller owns the real estate and is offering a rare, below-market long-term lease, providing exceptional stability for the new owner. Confidential financials and additional details are available to qualified buyers. Limited seller financing may also be considered as part of the overall purchase structure. $495,000. #3314 Less
Mesa, AZ
View Details Beautiful Freestanding Restaurant
Beautiful freestanding restaurant located in one of Arizona’s fastest developing areas and distinctively designed neighborhood center currently offering Italian cuisine. The layout and design of this establishment makes for the perfect opportunity to present a one-of-a-kind restaurant experience to one of the best demographics in the East Valley marketplace. With a population of over 370,000 in a 5-mile radius, this is a target-rich environment ripe for a creative food and beverage operator with a vision and the operational skills to continue with this popular brand and capture the hearts of the areas businesses, locals and visitors alike. $440,000. #3283 Less
Phoenix, AZ
View Details Restaurant & Bar available in Hilton Garden
This exceptional hard corner location within the Hilton Garden Inn Hotel at Monroe & Central in Downtown Phoenix showcases a fully realized culinary concept with sophisticated design, premium patio seating, and year-round entertainment potential. Positioned in Arizona's most vibrant urban core with strong surrounding demographics and complementary hotel foot traffic. All FF&E is in place and ready for operation with a kitchen capable of executing any menu or concept, this venue offers compelling growth opportunities through expanded beverage programming, private event hosting, and seasonal activations. Contact now for further details! $45,000. #3313 Less
Phoenix, AZ
View Details Wood Fired Pizzeria Available
This contemporary Pizza Bistro comes complete with all kinds of GOODIES… modern design, perimeter garage doors, quality furnishings, a fully-equipped kitchen, a fantastic gelato display, an absolutely magnificent wood-fired pizza oven. Also a “pizza trailer” that’s a big hit for catered events, can be purchased for an additional $15K. Located in the high-visibility endcap of North Phoenix shopping center, this neighborhood boasts a population of over 430,000 in the 5-mile trade radius. It’s ripe for the picking! $225,000. #3305 Less
Chandler, AZ
View Details Beautiful Restaurant/Wine Bar
Discover this Chandler area Premier Restaurant & Wine Bar. Step into a world of luxury at the most sophisticated restaurant and wine bar in the area, where every detail delights. Favored by a loyal, upscale clientele, this establishment redefines elegance and exclusivity. Located in a prestigious shopping center with exceptional curb appeal and generous parking ensuring a hassle-free visit for customers. The stunning interior features bold design, stylish materials, and polished finishes, creating an ambiance that’s absolutely unique—inviting patrons to savor every moment. Boasting a state-of-the-art chef’s kitchen, a welcoming dining room, an inviting bar, and a spacious patio, this business and location are poised for success. For the visionary operator, this is more than a restaurant—it’s an opportunity to own and operate a beloved hotspot in the area. $235,000. #3259 Less
Chandler, AZ
View Details Fast Casual Mexican Restaurant
A beautiful fast-casual restaurant is now available in Chandler. Currently offering Mexican cuisine, this location has TON of great features and is all set to go for a knowledgeable restaurant operator. This is an excellent endcap location in a well-positioned shopping center with fabulous curb appeal, great visibility, easy access and plenty of parking. The facility includes a fully-equipped kitchen, quality interior furnishings and an awesome 32-seat wraparound patio. CONVERSION ONLY. $195,000. #3263 Less
Scottsdale, AZ
View Details Profitable Scottsdale Restaurant & Deli
Iconic Scottsdale deli with authentic ethnic cuisine made in-house. An institution for 25 years, they are known for delicious favorites with many loyal customers for takeout and dine in. This well-established business occupies an excellent endcap location in a very busy North Scottsdale shopping center with lots of traffic on the cross streets and TONS of accessible parking. Carry on the tradition of satisfied customers and GREAT FOOD! $250,000. #3217 Less



