A longtime Italian restaurant, a cafe in a prime location, and a family-owned auto repair shop are among more than a dozen local businesses that have been listed for sale in Arlington.
The businesses appeared for sale as blind items on the online marketplace BizBuySell. Here’s a look at some notable listings that are active as of today (Oct. 26).
1. High Volume Five-Unit Restaurant & Bar Package ($3,000,000)
Rare opportunity to acquire a five-location restaurant and bar package in Northern Virginia, each unit extremely popular within its local community. These well-established concepts boast strong brand recognition, consistent high-volume sales, and beautiful, modern build-outs throughout all locations.
The combined annual revenue exceeds $10.2 million, making this an exceptional opportunity for an experienced restaurateur, multi-unit operator, or hospitality group seeking immediate scale and cash flow. All locations are fully built-out, turnkey operations, allowing a new owner to step in seamlessly without interruption.
2. Profitable Full-Service Café, Restaurant & Bar ($479,000)
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to acquire a highly successful full-service café, restaurant, and bar in one of Arlington, Virginia’s most desirable and high-traffic locations. Situated on a heavily traveled road with outstanding visibility, this established business is generating approximately $1.9 million in annual sales while operating under absentee ownership.
This spacious 3,650-square-foot facility features 114 seats, a beautiful turnkey build-out, and a fully equipped commercial kitchen, making it an ideal opportunity for an experienced restaurateur or entrepreneur looking to step into an already profitable operation.
Currently producing approximately $150,000 in annual owner’s cash flow, this business presents significant upside for a hands-on owner-operator who can improve profitability while taking advantage of the restaurant’s strong reputation and prime location.
3. High Volume Fast-Casual Restaurant & Bar ($470,000)
Excellent opportunity to acquire a well-established fast-casual restaurant and bar in a prime Arlington, Virginia location. Established in 2019, this business enjoys strong brand recognition, steady customer traffic, and consistent revenue in one of Northern Virginia’s most desirable markets.
The restaurant generates approximately $1,887,379 in annual sales and operates from a 2,400 square foot space featuring 40 seats and a large bar with multiple TVs, making it ideal for both dining and bar-driven traffic. The layout is efficient and well-suited for continued success as-is or for an experienced operator to further grow the concept.
4. High-Volume Restaurant ($385,000)
Confidential opportunity to acquire a fully equipped, operating fast-casual restaurant in a prime Arlington/Rosslyn location.
The restaurant features a modern build-out, commercial kitchen, quality equipment, attractive dining area, and an established operating setup. Located in a high-traffic area surrounded by offices, residential buildings, hotels, and strong pedestrian activity.
This is an excellent opportunity for an owner-operator or restaurant group looking to enter the Arlington market without the time and expense of building a restaurant from scratch.
5. Landmark Italian Restaurant ($350,000)
First time for sale for this iconic Italian restaurant in Arlington area. Same owner over 30+ years. Owners ready to retire and turn it over to new operator. $1,000,000 sales. All in rent number $11,850 monthly. Currently dinner only. Parking included. Don’t miss the opportunity to own this gem.
6. Highly Rated Restaurant with Lease Opportunity in Prime Ballston Area ($350,000)
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a fully built-out second-generation restaurant space in the highly desirable Ballston corridor of Arlington, Virginia, one of Northern Virginia’s most active dining and nightlife districts. Located within 2 min walking distance of the Ballston-MU Metro, near the intersection of N. Glebe Rd. and Fairfax Dr., this location benefits from exceptional foot traffic, dense residential populations, office workers, and a vibrant restaurant scene.
The restaurant space is approximately 4,880 square feet and is fully equipped with kitchen equipment and restaurant infrastructure already in place. With strong surrounding demand, metro accessibility, and a fully built-out restaurant space, this is an ideal opportunity for an experienced restaurateur, hospitality group, or operator looking to establish a presence in one of Arlington’s most sought-after restaurant corridors.
7. Full Service Restaurant & Bar ($179,000)
Rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully built-out full-service restaurant and bar in a prime Arlington, Virginia location. Established in 2019, this turnkey operation features an attractive dining room, outdoor seating, a large full-service kitchen, and a layout that can accommodate a wide variety of restaurant concepts and menus.
The current owner is ready to retire, creating an excellent opportunity for a new owner to take over an established location and make it their own.
8. Café & Coffee Shop ($149,000)
Outstanding opportunity to own a well-established café and coffee shop in one of Arlington, Virginia’s most desirable and high-traffic locations. Established in 2012, this beautifully maintained business offers an exceptional foundation for an owner-operator or experienced coffee professional looking to expand into one of Northern Virginia’s strongest markets.
The spacious 2,850-square-foot facility features 66 indoor seats and 12 outdoor patio seats, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for customers to relax, work, and socialize. The café is fully equipped and perfectly suited for virtually any café, coffee, bakery, breakfast, or light lunch concept.
9. Turnkey Mexican Restaurant & Bar ($139,000)
Exceptional opportunity to acquire a beautifully built-out Mexican restaurant and bar located in one of Arlington, Virginia’s most sought-after commercial corridors. Established in 2021, this modern, fully equipped facility offers a rare chance for an operator to step into a proven location generating approximately $1.2 million in annual sales.
The restaurant features 3,000 square feet of well-designed space with 120 indoor dining seats, 28 bar seats, and an additional 30 seats on a spacious outdoor patio. The inviting atmosphere is perfectly suited for a full-service Mexican restaurant concept, offering guests an exceptional dining and social experience.
The stunning, contemporary build-out was completed recently and remains in excellent condition, allowing a new owner to continue operating a Mexican restaurant with minimal additional investment. The facility includes a large, fully equipped commercial kitchen, spacious dining room, full-service bar, and attractive outdoor seating area.
10. Rare Free Standing Automotive Shop ($950,000)
This privately owned business has served the local community with automotive service and repair since the 1990s. The company has been operated by its founding owner since inception, who is now seeking retirement.
This business is housed in a free-standing building with prominent road frontage on a major thoroughfare. The premises feature a large customer waiting area, an owner’s office, a clean and well-equipped shop with four lifts, and a parts room. Ample parking is available for customers’ vehicles, with convenient entry and exit points.
Currently, the owner is engaged full-time and employs three highly skilled technicians. Over the past three years, the business has demonstrated impressive growth, with revenues rising by 17% and owner’s cash flow increasing by 56%. Excellent management is reflected in the company’s outstanding online ratings.
11. Established high income Nails Salon ($379,000)
This profitable nail salon presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a turnkey business. 2025 business generated $912,000 in annual revenue with $205,995 in seller’s discretionary earnings. Located in the desirable Crystal City area of Arlington, VA, this 1,600 square foot salon has built a loyal customer base through 14 years of successful operations.
12. High-End Nail Salon for Sale ($265,000)
Profitable, well-established business offered for sale due to partnership restructuring. This beautifully designed salon features a modern, upscale interior with contemporary flair, recently remodeled and meticulously maintained. Strong, loyal customer base with a large database. Prime location in vibrant Ballston Quarter, steps from Ballston Metro. Excellent visibility and foot traffic. Stable, experienced team of nail technicians willing to stay. Low staff turnover and easy recruiting due to premium location. Growth potential for an owner-operator or investor. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a turnkey, high-quality salon in one of the most sought-after areas.
13. Established Upscale Hair Salon ($130,000)
Established and well-maintained upscale hair salon located in a highly walkable area in the heart of Arlington, Virginia. The salon is surrounded by popular national brands, well-known restaurants, luxury residential buildings, and offices, with strong pedestrian traffic throughout the area.
The salon has been successfully serving the community for nine years and has more than 2,500 registered customers. It also has an excellent online reputation, with a 4.8-star rating on Google and a 4.6-star rating on Yelp, based on genuine organic customer reviews accumulated over many years.
14. Established Beauty Salon ($130,000)
Turnkey beauty salon opportunity in prime Arlington, Virginia location with nearly a decade of operating history since 2016. This full-service salon offers threading, waxing, lashes, microblading, facials, and tinting services to an affluent customer base in one of Northern Virginia’s highest-income submarkets.
15. Prime location Hair Salon in dense population and high income area ($129,999)
This established hair salon represents a compelling investment and ownership opportunity in Arlington’s premium market, strategically positioned within the Capitol Beltway near Washington DC in Virginia’s highest population density and disposable income corridor.Price has reduced for interested Buyers to make offer instead of sitting by the fence. Lots of inquiries, need a ready and willing Buyer who is ready to engage into the buying process.
Operating continuously for multiple years at the same location, this salon has developed substantial operational stability with an established customer base. The business demonstrates consistency of repeat clientele relationships built over years of service delivery.
16. Rare High-Margin Moving Business ($52,500)
Avg job is $1,100 with 40% margin. Low-expenses. Easy to grow.
Moving and junk removal company serving both residential and commercial clients in Arlington. Runs on streamlined systems with proven demand and strong customer reviews.
Generated over $24k in monthly gross revenue in recent month. Operating costs average 55% of revenue, covering labor, truck rentals, fuel, insurance, and advertising.
Our previous roundup last November featured 15 businesses, including restaurants, a bakery, a kickboxing gym and several salons, while our June 2025 edition included a Ballston fitness studio, a mini-mart and several restaurants.
