Food Service Businesses for sale in South Africa
- Bistros1
- Cafes6
- Cake Shops2
- Catering Companies1
- Cheese Shops1
- Chicken Shops2
- Chinese Restaurants1
- Coffee Shops12
- Fast Food Restaurants8
- Fish & Chip Shops1
- Indian Restaurants2
- Italian Restaurants2
- Mexican Restaurants1
- Mobile Catering Businesses1
- Pizza Restaurants7
- Pizza Takeaways and Delivery Shops2
- Restaurants36
- Sandwich Shops1
- Seafood Restaurants5
- Shisha Bars1
- Sushi Restaurants2
- Takeaways Businesses (Other)7
- Truck Stops1
Two Excellent Restaurant Brands in Prime Stellenbosch Location For SaleStellenbosch, Western Cape, South AfricaView moreAsking price:ZAR R1 900 000
German-Inspired Franchise For SalePretoria, Gauteng, South AfricaView moreAsking price:ZAR R4 500 000
Restaurant In Franschhoek For SaleFranschhoek, Western Cape, South AfricaView moreAsking price:ZAR R13 000 000
Popular Pizzeria In Overberg For SaleBredasdorp, Western Cape, South AfricaView moreAsking price:ZAR R700 000
Vibrant Modern Licensed Restaurant For SaleGarden Route, Western Cape, South AfricaView moreAsking price:ZAR R895 000
Turnkey Food Processing Business For SaleGarden Route, Western Cape, South AfricaView moreAsking price:ZAR R490 000
Restaurant With Prime Beachfront Location In Helderberg For SaleHelderberg, Western Cape, South AfricaView moreAsking price:ZAR R1 950 000
Business for sale by regions of South Africa
FAQ
- What food-premises approval should I verify before buying?Any premises handling food should hold a valid Certificate of Acceptability under the hygiene regulations. Check the named person, address, approved activities and inspection history, and confirm reissue requirements with municipal environmental health officers.
- Will the restaurant’s liquor licence pass to me automatically?No assumption is safe because liquor licensing is provincial. Verify the holder, premises, conditions, renewals and any objections, then obtain written guidance on the transfer or new-application process before making completion unconditional.
- Which food-safety records should I inspect?Review temperature logs, cleaning schedules, pest control, supplier traceability, staff training, complaints, samples and corrective actions. Compare records with storage and kitchen conditions, and investigate any municipal notices, closures, recalls or recurring hygiene failures.
- How can I verify the restaurant’s reported sales?Reconcile point-of-sale reports, delivery-platform statements, card settlements, cash deposits and VAT returns by day and channel. Test voids, discounts and refunds, and separate sustainable trading from once-off events or owner-funded turnover.
- How should food stock and equipment be handled at completion?Count stock on the completion date and exclude expired, spoiled, opened or consigned items under an agreed valuation method. Verify ownership, finance, maintenance and condition of kitchen equipment, extraction systems and backup power.
- Which hidden liabilities commonly follow a food-service purchase?Check advance bookings, customer deposits, vouchers, delivery-platform balances, employee leave, supplier credits and landlord obligations. Allocate refunds and unused benefits clearly, and confirm responsibility for repairs, reinstatement, grease traps and municipal compliance work.