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Transworld Business Advisors

Pizza And Ribs Restaurant Established Local Favorite For Sale

Cuyahoga County, Ohio, US
Asking Price:
$350,000 Furniture / Fixtures and Inventory / Stock included
Sales Revenue:
$330,397
Cash Flow:
$130,408

Profitable, long-established pizza and ribs restaurant serving a loyal customer base for more than four decades. This turnkey operation generates approximately $130,000 in Seller's Discretionary Earnings and offers dine-in, carryout, catering, and online ordering revenue streams.

Known throughout the community for its handcrafted pizzas, BBQ ribs, wings, sandwiches, and generous portions, the business has built a strong reputation for quality and consistency. Recent investments in ingredient sourcing, food preparation standards, and operational efficiency have strengthened profitability while enhancing the customer experience. These improvements have helped increase consistency, customer satisfaction, and average ticket values while maintaining healthy margins.

The restaurant operates from a well-equipped freestanding location and includes approximately $135,000 in furniture, fixtures, equipment, leasehold improvements, and inventory.

Growth opportunities remain available through expanded catering efforts, increased digital marketing, additional third-party delivery partnerships, and extending operating hours to capture proven late-night demand.

This is an excellent opportunity for an owner-operator, family operator, or restaurant group seeking an established brand with consistent cash flow, a loyal customer base, and clear opportunities for future growth.

Property Information

Real Estate:

Lease

Premises Details:

The restaurant has long served the local community for a couple of decades, but it came under new ownership in 2023 when the current investor took over with a focus on revitalizing the brand, improving its core offerings and building strong community relations. Since taking control, the seller has implemented significant upgrades to ingredient quality, food preparation standards, and sourcing practices—allowing the business to offer better-tasting meals while maintaining strong margins. Under this refreshed approach, the restaurant has seen improved consistency, increased customer satisfaction, and a boost in average ticket value. The emphasis on quality ingredients, paired with operational efficiency, has positioned the business as a go-to destination for locals seeking satisfying, made-to-order food from a diversified and rich menu. With these foundational improvements already in place, the next owner will inherit a well-run operation with room to grow and a renewed
reputation in the community.

Business Operation

Management type:
This business is owner operated.
Expansion Potential:

One of the most immediate and impactful growth opportunities for this business is expanding operating hours into the night shift. The current owner ran a limited test of late-night service, which delivered exceptional results—proving strong demand for pizza and comfort food during the evening and late night
hours. With minimal additional overhead and staff adjustments, a full rollout of late-night hours could substantially increase weekly revenue and improve overall profitability. Beyond hours of operation, there is also room to grow through expanded catering, increased online visibility, and broader third-party delivery partnerships. The business has already improved ingredient quality and food margins, laying a solid foundation for top-line growth. Targeted marketing, loyalty programs, and event-based promotions could further drive customer acquisition and repeat business. With high-margin products, a strong community reputation, and tested demand during underutilized time slots, this business presents a clear path for a buyer to step in and scale quickly.

Competition / Market:

The business operates in a competitive segment of the food service industry, surrounded by both national pizza
chains and local independent eateries. However, it maintains a distinct advantage through its dual focus on quality and menu variety, offering not just handcrafted pizzas but also BBQ ribs, wings, salads, and food favorites that appeal to a broader customer base. What truly sets this restaurant apart is its attention to food quality and consistency.

Since new ownership began in 2023, significant upgrades in ingredient sourcing and preparation standards have allowed the business to achieve high product margins while delivering a noticeably better customer
experience. This focus on quality, paired with generous portions and reliable service, has earned strong customer loyalty and repeat business. Unlike chain competitors that rely heavily on pre-packaged ingredients
and automated processes, this restaurant makes fresh dough daily and offers its customers more authentic, made-to-order experience that resonates with families, working professionals, and community groups. Its ability to serve carryout and catering clients also gives it flexibility in reaching multiple revenue streams, something many quick-service competitors cannot match. In a market where customers increasingly seek out value, favor, and local connection, this business delivers all three—positioning it as a standout
option in a busy but fragmented competitive landscape. It is worth noting that the seller built a strong and growing relationship with online food ordering applications, allowing it to capitalize on a before-ignored revenue stream.

Reasons for selling:

Other business ventures

Trading hours:

Saturday:10 AM–11 PM, Sunday:11 AM–10 PM, Monday:10 AM–10 PM, Tuesday:10 AM–10 PM, Wednesday:10 AM–10 PM, Thursday:10 AM–10 PM, Friday:10 AM–11 PM

Employees:
5
Years established:
1980

Other Information

Support & training:

4 weeks

Furniture / Fixtures value:
$120,000 - included in the asking price
Inventory / Stock value:
$15,000 - included in the asking price