Does the liquor permit transfer when I buy a Dallas restaurant?

Generally no. In Texas, alcohol permits don't transfer to a new owner, so the buyer usually applies for their own with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. Ask the broker about timing so the bar can keep serving through the handover.

What does owner-absentee mean on a restaurant listing?

It means the seller says the owner isn't working in the business day to day, usually because a manager runs it. Ask what the manager is paid and whether they'll stay, since that cost comes out of the cash flow you'd earn.

How is the cash-on-cash number worked out?

It's an estimate on our model, shown only when a listing shares cash flow: 30% down, a 7.5% interest rate and a 10-year loan, with cash flow left after loan payments divided by the down payment. Many restaurant listings don't share cash flow, so those show no number. You can run your own figures in our free business acquisition calculator.

Restaurants for sale in Dallas, TX

Looking for a restaurant for sale in Dallas? This page pulls restaurants tagged to the Dallas–Fort Worth area from public listing sites and brokers into one free search. Recent listings include brunch spots in Dallas and Coppell, Italian restaurants in Frisco and Tarrant County, sushi and hibachi in Southlake, Indian restaurants in McKinney and Allen, barbecue joints, Mexican restaurants, sports bars in Plano and a nightclub in Oak Lawn. It covers the whole metro, from Dallas, Plano, Frisco and Richardson to Fort Worth, Arlington and North Richland Hills. Several listings are marked owner-absentee or mention seller financing, and a few include the building, so read each card to see exactly what's for sale. When a listing shares cash flow, we show a cash-on-cash estimate on our model. For other businesses in North Texas, go back to all businesses for sale in Dallas.

Estimates only — not financial, tax, or legal advice. Modeled on seller-reported numbers with 30% down, a 7.5% rate and a 10-year loan. How we estimate

Restaurants · Dallas area · live counts

53matching in Dallas · 335 including nearby towns
68clear 20% cash-on-cash on our model, incl. nearby
68clear 1.5x DSCR on our model, incl. nearby

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Restaurants for sale in and near Dallas, TX

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Questions about buying restaurants in Dallas

Does the liquor permit transfer when I buy a Dallas restaurant?: Generally no. In Texas, alcohol permits don't transfer to a new owner, so the buyer usually applies for their own with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. Ask the broker about timing so the bar can keep serving through the handover.
What does owner-absentee mean on a restaurant listing?: It means the seller says the owner isn't working in the business day to day, usually because a manager runs it. Ask what the manager is paid and whether they'll stay, since that cost comes out of the cash flow you'd earn.
How is the cash-on-cash number worked out?: It's an estimate on our model, shown only when a listing shares cash flow: 30% down, a 7.5% interest rate and a 10-year loan, with cash flow left after loan payments divided by the down payment. Many restaurant listings don't share cash flow, so those show no number. You can run your own figures in our free business acquisition calculator.