Profitable Downtown Greenville Restaurant
Business Description
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, highly profitable downtown restaurant in the heart of Greenville, one of the fastest-growing and most desirable small cities in the Southeast.
Operating for over 20 years, this restaurant is a best-known, owner-managed, cuisine-driven local favorite with deep roots in the community. It functions today with a light semi-absentee owner schedule, supported by experienced staff and efficient systems—making it ideal for an owner-operator who wants flexibility or an investor seeking reliable cash flow.
Financial Highlights
Annual Gross Sales: ~$1,200,000
Owner Annual Financial Benefit: ~$233,000
Asking Price: $595,000
Rent: $4,000/month
Size: 1,900 SF
Exceptionally Efficient Operation
The restaurant is intelligently and efficiently designed, allowing it to handle $5,000+ revenue nights with a lean, high-margin team:
3 kitchen staff
1 bartender
3 servers
This streamlined labor model significantly boosts profitability and reduces operational complexity—an increasingly rare advantage in today’s labor environment.
Concept & Location
Cozy, energetic local hangout with a fun, high-performing bar
Eclectic, proven menu with strong repeat business
Prime downtown location—ideal for pre-show and post-show dining tied to nearby entertainment and music venues
Strong local following plus steady visitor traffic
Operating for over 20 years, this restaurant is a best-known, owner-managed, cuisine-driven local favorite with deep roots in the community. It functions today with a light semi-absentee owner schedule, supported by experienced staff and efficient systems—making it ideal for an owner-operator who wants flexibility or an investor seeking reliable cash flow.
Financial Highlights
Annual Gross Sales: ~$1,200,000
Owner Annual Financial Benefit: ~$233,000
Asking Price: $595,000
Rent: $4,000/month
Size: 1,900 SF
Exceptionally Efficient Operation
The restaurant is intelligently and efficiently designed, allowing it to handle $5,000+ revenue nights with a lean, high-margin team:
3 kitchen staff
1 bartender
3 servers
This streamlined labor model significantly boosts profitability and reduces operational complexity—an increasingly rare advantage in today’s labor environment.
Concept & Location
Cozy, energetic local hangout with a fun, high-performing bar
Eclectic, proven menu with strong repeat business
Prime downtown location—ideal for pre-show and post-show dining tied to nearby entertainment and music venues
Strong local following plus steady visitor traffic
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 28
- Employees
- 10 (8 Full-time, 2 Part-time)
- Facilities & Assets
- Full bar, full kitchen, 2 large dining rooms and 1 private dining room
- Market Outlook / Competition
- Market & Demographics
Greenville continues to experience:
Strong population and job growth
In-migration of young professionals and higher-income households
A vibrant downtown with sustained demand for chef-driven, locally owned restaurants
A business-friendly environment with a thriving food and beverage scene
Ideal Buyer
Semi-absentee owner seeking strong cash flow
Hands-on operator wanting lifestyle + income
Investor looking for a stable, established brand with expansion upside
This is a turnkey, profitable downtown restaurant with brand recognition, operational efficiency, and multiple growth levers—offered at a compelling price relative to cash flow. - Opportunities for Growth
- Currently open for dinner only. Adding lunch and/or brunch offers a clear path to materially increasing revenue and owner earnings without increasing rent.
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- The seller is retiring from the restaurant industry after many decades of succes
- Transition Support
- Seller will remain on for minimum 2 weeks of training and support
- Financing Options
- Owner is willing to discuss potential seller-financing options with a qualified buyer
Listing Info
- ID
- 2473722
- Listing Views
- 50
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