Turnkey BBQ Restaurant for Sale – The Q, Downtown Boaz

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Turnkey BBQ Restaurant Opportunity in Downtown Boaz

Dreaming of running your own BBQ restaurant? Here’s your chance to take over a fully-equipped, fully-furnished, and fully-operational facility with a proven local following. Located in a beautifully renovated historic building in the heart of old downtown Boaz, Alabama, The Q is ready for you to step in and start cooking tomorrow.

Property Features & Highlights

Building & Location Highlights

106 South Main Street, Boaz, Alabama
Built in the 1930s as the Sand Mountain Bank — includes original walk-in vault
Fully renovated in 2013 from a law office to a restaurant
Approximately 2,200 square feet total
- 960 sq ft dining room with seating for 75
- Kitchen, smokehouse, office, dry storage, customer restroom, separate employee restroom
Ample parking in front and rear
Two modern HVAC units
Updated wiring, plumbing, metal roof, and firewall

Equipment Included

This is a true turnkey BBQ operation, with equipment worth tens of thousands included in the sale:

✅ Lang 108 Deluxe reverse-flow smoker (hardwood-fired, holds 40–50 butts)

✅ Lang chargrill, hardwood/charcoal-fired

✅ Fry station with 2, two-basket electric fryers and flattop under hood

✅ 300-lb capacity ice maker

✅ Upright warming cabinet

✅ Two, Three-compartment sinks

✅ Single-door freezer

✅ Three-door cooler + five single-door coolers

✅ Electric stove

✅ Two convection ovens

✅ Vacuum packaging machine

✅ Six-bay steam table + three tabletop steamers

✅ Refrigerated prep table

✅ Stainless worktables

✅ Full smallwares, pots, pans, plates, utensils

✅ Large-screen TV for the dining room

✅ Square Stand with Apple iPad for credit card processing

Smokehouse Advantage

The heart of The Q is its 180 sq ft smokehouse, featuring the Lang 108 Deluxe smoker — a legendary pit for competition and commercial-quality hardwood BBQ. The separate Lang chargrill offers an additional layer of menu versatility. Customers rave about the tender, smoky flavor, and there is no substitute for true wood-fired barbecue.

Customer Potential

✅ High-volume carryout potential

✅ Proven local following

✅ Ideal for family-run business, catering hub, or second location operator

✅ Downtown location with excellent visibility

✅ Flexible layout for dine-in, pickup, and delivery

Price & Transfer Details

Offered at $239,900, including all equipment, furnishings, and fixtures.

Seller may consider a qualified lease-purchase arrangement or partial owner financing to help the right buyer succeed.

For a separately negotiated fee, buyers may also acquire The Q’s proprietary recipes for slaws, baked beans, potato salad, and the unique three-bean smoked “Super-Q” beans, along with complete slow-smoking techniques and hands-on training.

Next Steps

📞 Call Richard Fricks: 256-557-0517

📧 Email: richardfricks@gmail.com

👉 Serious buyers are encouraged to schedule a visit to tour the facility, see the equipment, and discuss details in person.

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