Restaurants for Sale in Massachusetts

Massachusetts restaurant opportunities span four distinct regional markets, each with different entry costs, demographics, and buyer demand.

• Greater Boston (Most Active Market): Boston, Cambridge, Somerville, Brookline, Newton, and the surrounding metro form one of the most competitive and respected restaurant markets in the United States. Prime Boston Back Bay and Seaport locations command $50 to $80 per square foot annually. Entry costs span $50,000 for asset sales in secondary neighbourhoods to $1.5M+ for established concepts in the Back Bay or South End. Quota limited liquor licenses add significant value to business sales.
• Lynn, Salem, and Beverly (North Shore): Lynn, Salem, Beverly, Gloucester, Newburyport, and the surrounding North Shore offer strong year round demand alongside significant summer tourism. Salem's historic district commands premium lease rates. Lynn and surrounding cities have growing diverse restaurant scenes with accessible entry costs.
• Quincy and Plymouth Area (South Shore): Quincy, Braintree, Plymouth, and the surrounding South Shore form a fast growing restaurant market anchored by strong residential demand and significant Asian American food investment in Quincy. The market combines walkable downtown districts with suburban commercial corridors at more accessible entry costs than Boston proper.
• Worcester to the Berkshires (Central and Western): Worcester anchors central Massachusetts with a maturing food scene in the Canal District and Shrewsbury Street. Springfield, Holyoke, and the Pioneer Valley benefit from the Five College Consortium. The Berkshires support a strong seasonal tourism economy. Lease rates from $18 to $30 per square foot annually.