Established Franchise BBQ Restaurant – Semi-Absentee
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Catering, Events & Multi-Brand Delivery Model
This established barbecue franchise presents a turnkey restaurant opportunity operating within a modern, multi-channel food service model. The business combines traditional dine-in restaurant operations with diversified revenue streams including delivery-only restaurant brands, catering programs, and corporate food service partnerships.
OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
• Semi-absentee ownership structure with approximately 20 hours per week of owner involvement
• Multiple revenue channels including dine-in, takeout, catering, delivery platforms, and corporate pop-up kitchen contracts
• Seven delivery-only virtual restaurant brands operating from the same kitchen infrastructure
• Integrated technology systems including Spark POS and Chowly order management
• QR-based operational systems allowing remote oversight and streamlined daily operations
• Established team consisting of two full-time supervisory leads and six part-time staff members
FACILITY OVERVIEW
• Approximately 2,300 square feet of restaurant space
• Seating capacity licensed for up to 98 guests (currently configured for approximately 70 seats)
• Large dining area suitable for events and private bookings
• Ample parking and flexible floor plan supporting dine-in service and community events
The business also holds a beer and wine license and maintains an active catering pipeline, creating additional opportunities for revenue expansion under new ownership.
OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
• Semi-absentee ownership structure with approximately 20 hours per week of owner involvement
• Multiple revenue channels including dine-in, takeout, catering, delivery platforms, and corporate pop-up kitchen contracts
• Seven delivery-only virtual restaurant brands operating from the same kitchen infrastructure
• Integrated technology systems including Spark POS and Chowly order management
• QR-based operational systems allowing remote oversight and streamlined daily operations
• Established team consisting of two full-time supervisory leads and six part-time staff members
FACILITY OVERVIEW
• Approximately 2,300 square feet of restaurant space
• Seating capacity licensed for up to 98 guests (currently configured for approximately 70 seats)
• Large dining area suitable for events and private bookings
• Ample parking and flexible floor plan supporting dine-in service and community events
The business also holds a beer and wine license and maintains an active catering pipeline, creating additional opportunities for revenue expansion under new ownership.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 12
- Employees
- 10 (8 Full-time, 2 Part-time)
8 - Facilities & Assets
- Included are dining room tables and seating, televisions and menu display monitors, catering equipment, decorative signage and wall décor, security system, and a fully equipped commercial kitchen with walk-in refrigeration, prep stations, fryers, warming cabinets, shelving, and various smallwares necessary for daily operations. The facility is fully operational, allowing a new owner to step in and operate immediately without the significant capital investment typically required to build out a restaurant from scratch.
- Market Outlook / Competition
- This business operates with several strategic advantages within the quick-service restaurant sector.
KEY COMPETITIVE STRENGTHS
• Established national franchise brand with decades of consumer recognition
• Proven operating systems and franchisor support structure
• Diversified revenue model spanning dine-in, catering, delivery, and virtual restaurant brands
• Multi-brand delivery strategy that expands visibility across major food delivery platforms
• Technology infrastructure that supports efficient operations and semi-absentee ownership
• Location serving a mix of residential, office, and industrial customers
Unlike traditional restaurant models that rely primarily on dine-in traffic, this business captures revenue through multiple channels simultaneously, allowing it to serve both local customers and the rapidly expanding online food delivery market. - Opportunities for Growth
- Several operational initiatives already in place create meaningful upside potential for an incoming owner.
EXPANSION OPPORTUNITIES
• Continued development of corporate catering programs serving local businesses and warehouse clients
• Expansion of personal catering for private events, holidays, and graduation celebrations
• Activation of two additional virtual restaurant brands available through the franchise system
• Increased utilization of the existing beer and wine license
• Potential bar conversion utilizing existing back-of-house infrastructure
• Expansion of dining capacity from the current 70 seats to the full licensed capacity of 98
ADDITIONAL REVENUE CHANNELS
• Launch of a meal-prep partnership expected to generate recurring monthly revenue
• Continued growth of corporate pop-up kitchen events serving local industrial and logistics employers
• Increased digital ordering through a private website and third-party delivery platforms
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 23,000
- Rent
- $8,250.00 per month
- Lease Expiration
- 9/30/2029
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Health Reasons
- Transition Support
- 2 Weeks
Listing Info
- ID
- 2494397
- Listing Views
- 135
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