Rare Turnkey Brewery & Restaurant with Real Estate in Wake Forest, NC
Business Description
Sale Includes:
$4,736,000 - Real estate: land, building, and all structural improvements
$650,000 - Business: branding, goodwill, established customer base
$464,000 - Fixtures, furniture, kitchen & bar equipment, brewing tanks & gear
$5,850,000 - Total Purchase Price
*Opportunity to purchase Zebulon, NC location for additional $2,500,000*
Seller's free cash flow supports acquisition with SBA 504 loan (25-year, ~6.07% rate, 90% LTC)
Norse Brewing Co. is a fully built-out, beloved craft brewery and restaurant located at 203 Brooks Street, Wake Forest, NC, in the heart of a thriving, growing community. The business is being sold with the real estate, giving an incoming buyer a rare opportunity to acquire both operations and property.
Highlights & Features
Turnkey operation: Established brewery, restaurant, kitchen, bar, seating, event space, and full brewing infrastructure — ready to operate day one.
Real estate included: You own the building, land, and all improvements — no lease negotiations.
Prime location: Situated in downtown Wake Forest, with strong foot traffic, local patron loyalty, and visibility.
Strong brand identity: Norse Brewing blends a Scandinavian/northern?European theme with “comfort food with a Scandinavian twist,” building a distinct niche.
Full-service restaurant & brewery: Food menu, craft beer offerings, indoor and outdoor seating, event hosting capabilities.
Event & private party potential: The space is already used for holiday parties, special events, murder mystery nights, etc.
Solid reputation & review profile: Positive reviews for food, service, and beer.
In-house brewing expertise: Includes brewing equipment, infrastructure, and recipes (including oversight by a brewer).
Detailed Marketing Package & Data Room Available with signature of NDA.
$4,736,000 - Real estate: land, building, and all structural improvements
$650,000 - Business: branding, goodwill, established customer base
$464,000 - Fixtures, furniture, kitchen & bar equipment, brewing tanks & gear
$5,850,000 - Total Purchase Price
*Opportunity to purchase Zebulon, NC location for additional $2,500,000*
Seller's free cash flow supports acquisition with SBA 504 loan (25-year, ~6.07% rate, 90% LTC)
Norse Brewing Co. is a fully built-out, beloved craft brewery and restaurant located at 203 Brooks Street, Wake Forest, NC, in the heart of a thriving, growing community. The business is being sold with the real estate, giving an incoming buyer a rare opportunity to acquire both operations and property.
Highlights & Features
Turnkey operation: Established brewery, restaurant, kitchen, bar, seating, event space, and full brewing infrastructure — ready to operate day one.
Real estate included: You own the building, land, and all improvements — no lease negotiations.
Prime location: Situated in downtown Wake Forest, with strong foot traffic, local patron loyalty, and visibility.
Strong brand identity: Norse Brewing blends a Scandinavian/northern?European theme with “comfort food with a Scandinavian twist,” building a distinct niche.
Full-service restaurant & brewery: Food menu, craft beer offerings, indoor and outdoor seating, event hosting capabilities.
Event & private party potential: The space is already used for holiday parties, special events, murder mystery nights, etc.
Solid reputation & review profile: Positive reviews for food, service, and beer.
In-house brewing expertise: Includes brewing equipment, infrastructure, and recipes (including oversight by a brewer).
Detailed Marketing Package & Data Room Available with signature of NDA.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 6
- Facilities & Assets
- Norse Brewing (1999)
203 N Brooks St, Wake Forest, NC 27587
8,222 Sq Ft.
Norse Longhouse (1920)
120 N Arendell Ave, Zebulon, NC 27597
3,366 Sq. Ft. - Website
- https://norsebrewingco.com/
- Opportunities for Growth
- Opportunity to purchase Zebulon, NC location for additional $2,500,000
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Owned
- Included in asking price
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 8,222
Listing Info
- ID
- 2398514
- Listing Views
- 1388
Business Location
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