Wilmington Restaurant Business Brokerage
Buy or Sell A Restaurant in Wilmington
Momentum Companies offers comprehensive business brokerage services for restaurants in Wilmington, NC, and nearby areas. Our team delivers unmatched local expertise and experience in facilitating the buying and selling of small restaurant businesses.
Contact us today for a free, confidential, and honest consultation.
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Business Valuation
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Buyer Representation
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Seller Representation
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Real Estate Brokerage
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Confidential Process
Restaurant Brokerage Services
Business Brokerage for Restaurant Owners
Momentum Companies supports you through every step of your restaurant business transaction. Our comprehensive services include detailed business evaluations and estimates, confidential listings and advertising, thorough buyer vetting, and seamless facilitation of the sale process.
Sell Restaurants with Confidence
Whether you’re planning your next business venture or looking forward to retirement, Momentum Companies is committed to ensuring a profitable transition for your restaurant business. The Wilmington area consistently attracts qualified buyers ready to invest.
Partner with Momentum Companies to help connect with the right buyer and maximize your transaction.
Solutions for Restaurant Transactions
Momentum Companies specializes in connecting aspiring restaurant entrepreneurs with owners ready to sell. Our locally connected team manages a diverse portfolio of confidential and publicly listed restaurant opportunities in Wilmington and surrounding areas.
Helping Restaurant Owners Maximize Profits
Our team employs a thorough valuation process to accurately determine the value of your restaurant. By gaining a detailed understanding of your business and analyzing current industry trends, we provide an objective, market-based estimate to help you decide if it’s the right time to sell.
Even if selling isn’t in your immediate plans, a business valuation offers valuable insights into the factors that enhance your restaurant's value and serves as a strategic tool for planning a future exit.
Wilmington’s Premier Restaurant Brokerage Services
Are you looking to buy a restaurant in the Coastal Carolina region? We’re here to guide you through every step of the process. Explore our portfolio of publicly listed restaurant opportunities, or schedule a consultation so we can better understand your needs. We also have access to confidential listings that might be the perfect match for you.
Meet Our Founder: Terry Espy
With over three decades of specialized expertise in restaurant transactions, Terry Espy has built a reputation as one of the nation’s leading authorities in hospitality business sales and financing. Her unmatched success rate—exceeding 90% of restaurant listings—comes from her ability to navigate the complex financing structures and operational challenges that often derail restaurant deals.
Expertise & Experience
Terry’s depth of knowledge includes SBA restaurant lending, equipment financing, liquor license transfers, and lease negotiations. This expertise allows her to complete transactions that others cannot, ensuring smooth transitions for buyers and sellers alike.
Industry Recognition
Terry’s visionary approach has been featured in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Triangle Business Journal, and AARP Magazine. Her leadership has helped transform markets into culinary destinations, creating opportunities for both restaurateurs and communities.
Community Impact
During the pandemic, Terry worked closely with municipalities to develop innovative outdoor dining programs, allowing restaurants to expand into sidewalks and public spaces. These efforts not only saved dozens of businesses but also helped them achieve record revenues.
Awards & Leadership
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Triangle Business Journal “Women in Business” Award
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Raleigh Chamber of Commerce “Pinnacle Award”
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Leadership roles in business development councils, historic preservation foundations, and cultural arts organizations
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Frequent industry speaker and consultant on restaurant development and community revitalization
Proven Results: Recent Restaurant Transactions
From award-winning fine dining establishments and high-profile national chains to beloved neighborhood favorites and innovative start-ups, Momentum Projects has successfully guided restaurant owners through every stage of the sales process. Our portfolio reflects the full spectrum of the hospitality industry—brewpubs, pizzerias, steakhouses, ethnic cuisines, bakeries, and boutique concepts—each with its own unique challenges and opportunities. By leveraging decades of experience and a proven financing strategy, we’ve helped restaurateurs achieve smooth transitions, maximize value, and set the stage for future success.
Here are just a few highlights:
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New Anthem Brewery – Craft brewery development
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Benny’s Big Time Pizzeria – Popular pizza concept sale
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Ruth’s Chris Steak House – Premium steakhouse
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Pinpoint Restaurant – Award-winning fine dining
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South Front Tavern – Downtown Wilmington anchor
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Topsail Steamer – Coastal seafood expansion
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Floriana’s – Beloved local establishment
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Platypus & Gnome – Creative dining concept
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Tarantelli’s – Italian cuisine specialist
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Pour TapRoom – Craft beverage concept
Are you looking to buy a restaurant in the Coastal Carolina region? We’re here to guide you through every step of the process. Explore our portfolio of publicly listed restaurant opportunities, or schedule a consultation so we can better understand your needs. We also have access to confidential listings that might be the perfect match for you.
Ready to Buy or Sell a Restaurant?
Whether you’re an independent operator looking to transition out of your first restaurant, a multi-unit owner managing complex portfolio sales, or an investor seeking to expand into new hospitality concepts, Momentum Projects offers the expertise, industry insight, and proven track record to ensure your transaction is handled with precision. With decades of experience and a success rate that speaks for itself, we provide more than brokerage services—we deliver peace of mind and a clear path to closing.