Sell Your Restaurant for Cash
Putting your food business up for sale? We’ve helped thousands of sellers skip the stress of the open market by connecting them with suitable buyers ready to move. As cash commercial property buyers, sell your restaurant at the right asking price without upfront costs or lock-ins.
Sell your restaurant in 28 days with Prime Property Auctions. You set the price, and if we don’t sell, you don’t pay a penny. Contact our team today!
UK Auctions Schedule
While most business sales wait for auction day, 87% of our listings actually sell before the gavel even falls. Explore our upcoming auctions to find the right date and location for your restaurant sale.
How to Sell a Restaurant with Prime
Prime Property Auctions takes the guesswork out of your sale process, cutting through the noise of the food business industry to offer you realistic market value. Whether you run a takeaway or a sit-down spot, we attract buyers who actually have the cash on hand.
Here’s how the process works:
Get a free valuation: Enter your postcode to see what your commercial property is worth.
Set your price: You decide the minimum sale value, and we won’t sell for a penny less.
Pro visuals at no cost: We handle the floor plans and photos to effectively sell a restaurant online.
Instant exposure: Your restaurant listing hits a pool of 20,000 active investors within 48 hours.
Locked-in deals: Buyers complete their due diligence early and pay a non-refundable 10% deposit.
Fast completion: You get the remaining balance in 28 days, though most sellers see a deposit in just 27.5 days.
As a disruptive auction house, we don’t believe in fees unless we win. If a buyer walks away from the purchase, you keep their deposit while we find you a better deal.
How We Stack Up Against the Competition
Most business owners get stuck with a business broker who charges upfront for photos and drags out the sale for up to 6 months. We bypass that slow, expensive model to help you achieve maximum value without having the process feel like a financial gamble.
We pay all marketing fees ourselves, listing your property on Rightmove and Zoopla to ensure you reach over 20,000 active buyers. With us, you get the benefits of expert negotiators and a 28-day completion at no cost to you.
Get hammered with Prime Property Auctions! Experience a result-driven restaurant sale that doesn’t tie you down with lock-ins.
FAQs About Selling a Restaurant for Cash
Find answers to common questions about selling your food business through Prime Property Auctions.
Why should I sell my restaurant with Prime Property Auctions?
When you sell with Prime, you skip the middlemen and false promises of a standard business broker. While others drop their offer at the last minute or hide behind lock-ins, we put business owners in complete control of their sale process.
When you sell a restaurant with us:
You set the asking price and only sell if you’re happy.
We find suitable buyers who complete due diligence early.
We cover the costs for video tours and professional shots to help you reach a realistic value.
We’re so confident in our results that if you don’t secure a purchase within 3 months, you can simply walk away.
Transferring ownership shouldn’t be a gamble, so sell directly and keep the profit. We have helped thousands of clients buy and sell properties, and we can help you, too.
How do you ensure I get paid within 28 days?
Standard sales drag on because buyers can walk away whenever they want. Our SaleLock Guarantee fixes this by forcing financial commitment from the get-go. Once you agree on an asking price, buyers pay a non-refundable 10% deposit into a secure account, locking them into the process.
With exactly 28 days to complete the sale, the main benefits of this setup are speed and certainty. Whether you achieve a guaranteed sale or a free payday, you win with us, either way. If a potential buyer backs out, you keep the deposit while we find someone new.
No fees, no games, just results.
Can I sell my restaurant if I don’t own the building or have complex assets?
Yes. Most sellers in the food industry don’t own the brick-and-mortar. You usually sell the lease, goodwill and tangible assets such as kitchen equipment. If you operate from a leased space, we help navigate the landlord’s consent to transfer the lease to the new owner.
Business owners often worry about complex setups, but we handle all types of properties, including tenanted. No matter the space or location, we ensure your assets are valued correctly so you can exit the trade with cash in hand.
What warning signs should I look for if I want to sell my restaurant?
The red flags in the food industry are usually the same, no matter what kind of restaurant you run.
Recognising these signs early helps you exit on your own terms:
Stagnant profit: If you’re working harder but your bank account isn’t growing, your future growth might be capped.
Burnout: When managing staff or chasing suppliers feels like a chore, you’ve likely reached the end of the road.
Market peak: Smart sellers list a business for sale while it’s still doing well to secure the highest value.
Life changes: Plans for retirement or a fresh start away from ownership mean it’s time to cash out for your future.
Sell your restaurant with a team trusted by clients country-wide. Explore our top reviews to see how we help sellers walk away with a win.