Fast Food Restaurants For Sale in South East

South East England offers a strong mix of prosperous towns, coastal communities, and high‑growth commercial centres. Areas such as Maidstone, Guildford, Crawley, Brighton, and Chichester attract steady footfall from residents, commuters, and visitors. Buyers benefit from a region known for affluence, connectivity, and opportunities across retail, services, and hospitality.

This makes South East an attractive location for buyers seeking fast food restaurants for sale, supported by a mix of residents, commuters, and tourists.

164 Fast Food Restaurants For Sale in South East


Authentic Indian Restaurant in Surrey

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Asking Price: £120,000 Turnover: £7,500

Semi-detached property, excellent main road trading position, residential, office and commercial area, Surrey. The sales currently averages £7,000 - £8,000 p.w. with a Gross profit of 65% approx. (70% DELIVERIES)

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Licensed Thai Restaurant in Surrey

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Asking Price: £72,500 Turnover: £2,450

A well established family run Thai restaurant situated in a terraced property with an attractive forecourt in the heart of Village. The location offers an excellent trading position within a mixed residential, office and commercial area in Surrey. The sales currently averages £2,000-£2,700 p.w

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Licensed Italian Restaurant in Surrey

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Asking Price: £150,000 Turnover: £10,000

Excellent trading position, residential area, close to town centre, SURREY. The sales currently averages £10,000 p.w. with a Gross profit of 65% approx. (5% via Portals)

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Licenced Cafe Restaurant in Sutton

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Asking Price: £70,000 Turnover: £1,800

Excellent trading position, residential & office area opposite college & Council offices nearby, not far from SUTTON, SURREY. The sales currently averages £1,800 p.w. with a Gross profit of 65% approx. (Slight sales via portals)

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Licensed Italian Restaurant in Kent

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Asking Price: £85,000 Turnover: £4,500

Situated in a parade, excellent trading position, sought after KENT. The sales currently averages £4,500 p.w. with a Gross profit of 65% approx. (no portals)

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Well Established Café in Gravesend

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Asking Price: £72,500 Turnover: £3,250

Situated in a Parade, excellent main road trading position, residential, office and commercial area, GRAVESEND, Kent. The sales currently averages £3,000 - £3,500 p.w. with a Gross profit of 60% approx. (NO PORTALS)

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Most Attractive Chinese Restaurant in Surrey

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Asking Price: £220,000 Turnover: £15,000

Situated in a Parade, excellent main road trading position, residential, office and commercial area, SURREY. The sales currently averages £15,000 p.w. with a Gross profit of 65% approx. (30% Online Sales)

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Licensed Grill Restaurant in Thornton Heath

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Asking Price: £225,000 Turnover: £15,000

Situated in the parade, excellent High Street trading position, near CROYDON, SURREY. The sales currently averages £15,000 p.w. with a Gross profit of 65% approx. (£3,500 via portals) Accounts 30th November 2025 show sales of £523,923, with a GP of £181,020

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Why Buy a Fast Food Restaurant?

Fast food restaurants remain one of the UK’s strongest and most consistently in‑demand hospitality sectors, offering reliable trade from local customers, commuters, families, and delivery‑platform users. Whether you’re looking for a branded franchise, an independent quick‑service outlet, or a mixed dine‑in‑plus‑delivery operation, our listings cover a wide range of opportunities across the country.

Across the UK, customers rely on fast food restaurants for quick service, affordable meals, and familiar favourites - demand that stays strong throughout the week, especially during lunch, evenings, and weekends. Many fast food businesses benefit from high‑margin menu items, strong delivery sales, and additional revenue from meal deals, late‑night trade, and upselling sides and drinks.

At Nationwide Businesses, we’ve been selling UK fast food restaurants since 1959, and our long‑standing experience means we understand exactly what buyers look for and what sellers need to achieve the best price. All valuations are free, and we operate on a No Sale, No Fee basis with no advertising charges.

Browse our latest fast food restaurants for sale below, or explore our free buyer’s guide to learn what to expect when taking on a quick‑service and delivery‑focused hospitality business of your own.

Explore Fast Food Restaurants for sale across South East, including takeaway units, dine‑in‑plus‑delivery outlets, franchise opportunities, and mixed quick‑service premises. Listings often feature proven turnover, strong local demand, and opportunities to expand menus, streamline operations, or grow delivery channels, giving buyers confidence in both immediate performance and long‑term growth potential.


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FAQ

1. What does a Fast Food Restaurant typically offer?
Fast food restaurants usually serve burgers, fried chicken, wraps, pizzas, sides, desserts, and drinks, with takeaway, delivery, and quick‑service dine‑in forming the core revenue streams.

2. How profitable are Fast Food Restaurants?
Typical weekly turnover ranges from £4,000 to £25,000+, with strong margins on drinks, sides, and combo meals. Profitability depends on footfall, delivery performance, and labour efficiency.

3. Who are the main customers for Fast Food Restaurants?
Customers include students, families, office workers, commuters, late‑night diners, and delivery customers seeking quick, affordable meals.

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