Restaurants 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
- Sandwich Shops1
- Seafood Restaurants5
- Shisha Bars1
- Sushi Restaurants2
- Takeaways Businesses (Other)7
- Truck Stops1
Vibrant Modern Licensed Restaurant For SaleGarden Route, Western Cape, South AfricaView moreAsking price:ZAR R895 000
Restaurant In Franschhoek For SaleFranschhoek, Western Cape, South AfricaView moreAsking price:ZAR R13 000 000
German-Inspired Franchise For SalePretoria, Gauteng, South AfricaView moreAsking price:ZAR R4 500 000
Two Excellent Restaurant Brands in Prime Stellenbosch Location For SaleStellenbosch, Western Cape, South AfricaView moreAsking price:ZAR R1 900 000
Business for sale by regions of South Africa
FAQ
- Which operating documents should I verify before buying a restaurant?Check zoning, approved plans, business licensing where required and the Certificate of Acceptability. Match authorised use, seating, trading hours, food handling, signage and outdoor areas to the restaurant's actual operation and planned concept.
- Does the liquor licence automatically transfer with the restaurant?No. Liquor licensing is provincial and depends on the holder, premises and transaction. Verify licence status, conditions, trading hours and infringements, then obtain authority guidance on transfer, ownership changes or a new application.
- Which lease terms should affect my offer?Review assignment, remaining term, renewals, guarantees, rent escalation, turnover rent, permitted use, operating hours and reinstatement. Confirm landlord consent and ownership of alterations, extraction, generators, signage, furniture and equipment fixed to the premises.
- Which employee liabilities should I quantify?Reconcile contracts, rosters, payroll, tips, leave, overtime, UIF and PAYE. Assess Section 197 for the proposed transaction and identify undocumented staff, disputes, immigration issues, bargaining obligations or key employees unlikely to remain.
- How do I verify the restaurant's reported revenue?Match POS totals, card settlements, platform statements, cash deposits and invoices to VAT returns and bank receipts. Analyse covers, average spend, voids, discounts and refunds by daypart, removing owner, complimentary and once-off transactions.
- How can I test whether restaurant profit is sustainable?Rebuild contribution by menu section and channel after ingredients, labour, commissions and utilities. Compare recipe costs, purchases and stock counts, then normalise temporary discounts, deferred maintenance, owner labour, load-shedding and unusual events.