Established Franchise for Sale Flagship Location and Brand Included

CHARLESTON, South Carolina

Asking Price	$250,000	Year Established	2012
Annual Revenue	$525,000	Reason for Selling	Relocation
Annual P/L		Attention	Chase Klaus
Annual Cash Flow	$0	Listing Number	1009398
# of Employees	7	Business Category	Food & Beverage: Restaurants, Fast Food, Deli

Business Overview:

Step into ownership of an established Franchise for Sale with existing brand recognition, operating infrastructure, and a clear path for both immediate improvement and long-term growth. This offering includes control of the brand—complete with trademarks, proprietary recipes, and franchise framework—alongside a flagship Charleston-area location that is actively generating revenue.
Opportunities to acquire both a functioning Franchise for Sale and the underlying brand platform in a single transaction are uncommon, particularly at this entry point.
The operating Franchise for Sale presented by We Sell Restaurants produces approximately $525,000 in annual sales, providing a live foundation for a new owner to step in, evaluate, and optimize. Importantly, a comparable location within the system has demonstrated materially higher performance, reinforcing that the concept itself is capable of stronger unit economics when paired with focused execution and channel optimization.
The Franchise for Sale physical location is a standout component of the opportunity. The space is fully built out and includes a drive-thru format—an increasingly valuable asset in today's dining environment—that remains underutilized in its current state. This presents a clear and actionable path to revenue growth through improved throughput, menu positioning, and a more intentional off-premise strategy. For an experienced operator, this is not speculative upside, but operational leverage that can be implemented quickly.
From a lease standpoint, the Franchise for Sale opportunity is further strengthened by an aligned landlord. The current rent structure is favorable for the market, and ownership has already established a cooperative framework with the landlord that creates a defined path to long-term lease stability tied to a one-time capital improvement. This reduces a major source of uncertainty typically associated with restaurant acquisitions and allows a new owner to move forward with a clear understanding of occupancy costs and continuity.
Operationally, the Franchise for Sale concept is built around a focused, approachable menu that supports efficient labor, consistent execution, and strong compatibility with takeout, delivery, and convenience-driven dining behavior. The model avoids unnecessary complexity while still offering flexibility for refinement, making it well-suited for both single-unit optimization and multi-unit replication.
From a brand perspective, this represents a true repositioning opportunity. The concept previously operated at a broader scale and now exists in a more concentrated form following industry-wide contraction during COVID. This creates a unique entry point for a new owner to rebuild the brand with a more disciplined and modern approach to site selection, cost structure, and growth strategy.
Included in the purchase of this Franchise for Sale are the brand's intellectual property assets, including registered trademarks, established brand identity, and an existing franchise structure supported by prior development history. For a buyer with the vision to expand, this provides a meaningful head start—eliminating the time, cost, and uncertainty associated with building a concept from the ground up.
The combination of a Franchise for Sale, brand control, and existing infrastructure makes this opportunity particularly compelling for a buyer looking to do more than acquire a single location. Whether the goal is to optimize the current unit, develop additional locations, or reestablish a franchise system under new ownership, the framework is already in place.
This Franchise for Sale opportunity is best suited for an experienced operator, multi-unit group, or entrepreneur seeking to acquire a concept with real operating history, immediate upside, and long-term scalability.
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Property Features and Assets:

Exterior Patio Tables & Chairs
Interior Tables, Chairs, & Banquettes
5 Soup/Hot Wells
Ten-Burner Range with Dual Convection Oven
2 Prep Tables
Standing Two-Door Freezer
2 Standing Two-Door Refrigerator
2 Cold-Table Prep Stations with Clamshell Lid
Commercial Hot Box/Warming Cabinet
Commercial Toaster Oven
Microwave
Three-Compartment Sink
Metro/Commercial Shelving
Numerous Smallwares, Pots, & Pans
Highchairs, Booster Seats
Trashcans

Market Competition and Expansion:

The concept operates within a category that remains consistently relevant and underserved in many markets. Fast-casual offerings centered around soups, sandwiches, and lighter fare benefit from broad demographic appeal, year-round demand, and strong alignment with takeout and delivery behavior. Unlike trend-driven concepts, this category has demonstrated durability across economic cycles.

Within the immediate trade area, the competitive set is fragmented, with limited direct competition focused specifically on this niche. This allows the concept to occupy a distinct position in the market rather than competing head-to-head with saturated categories. The surrounding corridor continues to see steady residential growth and daily traffic, supporting both lunch-driven and convenience-based dining occasions.

Additionally, the format translates well to off-premise channels, where a significant portion of industry growth continues to occur. A comparable unit within the system has already demonstrated meaningful sales contribution from third-party platforms, reinforcing the concept?s compatibility with evolving consumer behavior.

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