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Knox County, Tennessee
Turnkey, Prominent Family Style Restaurant
Asking Price
$650,000
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$175,000
Cash Flow
Call/Email
Name: Doug Kose
Name
Doug Kose
Description
Currently operated absentee, this restaurant presents an excellent opportunity for a hands-on owner to take a more active role and unlock additional profitability. A new owner can potentially improve margins through labor and food-cost management, closer oversight of third-party delivery expenses, and stronger customer engagement.
There is also an opportunity for an owner-operator to become the face of the business, rebuild customer relationships, and increase traffic—particularly during weekends.
The current owner is pursuing other business interests and is prepared to provide a smooth transition to the right buyer.
Highlights:
- Established franchise restaurant
- Turnkey, fully equipped facility
- Established operation and customer base
- Trained team in place
- Absentee ownership creates significant owner-operator upside
- Multiple identifiable opportunities to improve margins
- Distinctive, high-quality menu
- Franchise model and established systems
- Seller motivated to transition to the right buyer
Ideal for an entrepreneurial buyer seeking an established restaurant franchise with a solid foundation and meaningful opportunities for growth and increased profitability. Seller open to a seller financing structure sale.
Qualified buyers will be provided additional information upon execution of a confidentiality agreement.
https://tworld.com/locations/Tennessee/knoxvillechattanooga/listings/Turnkey-Prominent-Family-Style-Restaurant-
Business Details
Reason for sale:
Pursue other interests
Lease & Tenant Information
Lease Options:
N/A
Other Information
Listing Number:
5182-901186
Posting Information
Posting ID:
ID tw:92164 / Listing Number 5182-901186
Business Category:
Restaurants
Keywords:
Transworld
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