Established Restaurant - BBQ or New Concept -West Knoxville Prime
Business Description
Turnkey restaurant offering dine-in, takeout, delivery, and catering services in a high-traffic West Knoxville location surrounded by popular shopping and retail. Currently operating as a recognized BBQ concept with a varied menu, large dining area, and strong potential for growth under hands-on ownership. Keep the concept or bring your own new concept.
Key features include:
Prime location in a vibrant shopping district
Option to add beer sales (license/permits permitting)
Fully equipped with quality furniture, fixtures, and equipment
Long-term lease available to qualified buyers
Currently run semi-absentee with part-time staff and owner oversight
Recent operational improvements have driven profitability (shift to efficient staffing model)
Buyers have excellent flexibility: continue the established BBQ brand (leveraging recognition, systems, and customer base) or convert to your own concept—ideal for an independent restaurant, fast-casual, pizza, or specialty food operation (subject to lease approval).Seller is highly motivated—having sold one location already, the owner seeks to focus on other ventures and is open to seller financing for qualified buyers with a solid down payment. Serious, reasonable offers encouraged.
Ideal Buyers:
Experienced restaurant operators or ambitious owner-operators
BBQ and other food enthusiasts or culinary professionals
Multi-unit owners expanding their portfolio
Local entrepreneurs or investor groups seeking a turnkey opportunity
This is a priced-to-move asset with immediate usability, proven infrastructure, and clear upside for an engaged buyer ready to drive results.
Do not delay, request an NDA from Sheila Hansen at Transworld Business Advisors today to learn more about this business.
Key features include:
Prime location in a vibrant shopping district
Option to add beer sales (license/permits permitting)
Fully equipped with quality furniture, fixtures, and equipment
Long-term lease available to qualified buyers
Currently run semi-absentee with part-time staff and owner oversight
Recent operational improvements have driven profitability (shift to efficient staffing model)
Buyers have excellent flexibility: continue the established BBQ brand (leveraging recognition, systems, and customer base) or convert to your own concept—ideal for an independent restaurant, fast-casual, pizza, or specialty food operation (subject to lease approval).Seller is highly motivated—having sold one location already, the owner seeks to focus on other ventures and is open to seller financing for qualified buyers with a solid down payment. Serious, reasonable offers encouraged.
Ideal Buyers:
Experienced restaurant operators or ambitious owner-operators
BBQ and other food enthusiasts or culinary professionals
Multi-unit owners expanding their portfolio
Local entrepreneurs or investor groups seeking a turnkey opportunity
This is a priced-to-move asset with immediate usability, proven infrastructure, and clear upside for an engaged buyer ready to drive results.
Do not delay, request an NDA from Sheila Hansen at Transworld Business Advisors today to learn more about this business.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 11
- Employees
- 7
- Market Outlook / Competition
- Immediate competition for this location would be two other barbecue restaurants. This listing is for a dominant brand name in the barbecue industry.
- Opportunities for Growth
- Increase advertising, market restaurant and catering services to more local businesses and offices.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 2,450
- Rent
- $5,768.00 per month
- Lease Expiration
- 7/30/2026
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Travel distance, other business ventures
- Transition Support
- 2 weeks
- Financing Options
- Owner Financing Amount $40,000.00 Owner Financing Interest 7% Owner Financing Terms
Listing Info
- ID
- 2423626
- Listing Views
- 703
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