Brownwood Retail for Sale
Staff and Proprietary Recipes plus Real Estate Included
Legendary Texas Steakhouse For Sale – The Section Hand, Brownwood, TX
A rare opportunity to own a **profitable, fully operational Texas icon** — the Section Hand Restaurant in Brownwood, Texas. This legendary establishment has been serving Texans since 1981 and remains one of Central Texas’s most beloved and successful dining destinations.
Founded by Larry and Sandy Farrow, the Section Hand quickly became a local institution known for its hearty meals, friendly service, and family atmosphere. In 2007, their son Rusty and his wife Misty took the reins, continuing the legacy with the same humor, hospitality, and hometown pride that made Section Hand a household name. Today, it’s busier than ever, with loyal customers traveling from across the region to enjoy its famous steaks, buffet, and welcoming atmosphere.
This is more than a restaurant — it’s a **turnkey, seven-figure investment opportunity**. With an average **net profit of $1.5 million** over the past three years, Section Hand represents one of the most lucrative and stable privately held restaurants in Texas.
Investment Highlights
* **Price:** $5,500,000
* **Gross Profit (2023):** $2,179,605.52
* **Net Profit (2023):** $1,578,410
* **EBITDA (2023):** $1,648,908
* **Non-Cash Expenses (Depreciation):** $65,295
* **Interest Expense:** $5,203
Facilities & Assets
The property includes a **6,354 sq. ft.** restaurant on **1.2 acres** with ample parking and easy highway access. The building features a spacious dining area, private banquet room, and a drive-thru that generates **25–30% of annual revenue**. The kitchen is fully equipped with commercial-grade grills, fryers, prep lines, walk-in refrigerators, and storage.
All **furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E)** are included, along with **proprietary recipes, proven systems, and POS technology**. The experienced staff and cooks plan to remain, ensuring seamless transition and continuity. Owners are willing to provide training during the transaction and through closing** — no downtime required.
Location & Market
Located in the heart of **Brownwood, Texas**, along Highway 377 frontage, Section Hand is perfectly positioned to attract locals, travelers, and hunters from across Central Texas. Brownwood remains a hub for outdoor recreation, business, and tourism — and Section Hand has long been a gathering place for all three.
With minimal competition within a 50-mile radius and a long-standing reputation for excellence, this is a high-barrier-to-entry opportunity to acquire a thriving, debt-free restaurant with decades of goodwill and a strong financial foundation.
Summary
* Iconic Texas brand operating for over 40 years
* Proven track record of profitability
* Turnkey operation with staff, systems, and equipment
* Owners willing to train buyer
* Loyal customer base and strong community reputation
* Prime location with highway frontage and ample parking
This is more than an investment — it’s an invitation to own a living piece of Texas history. The Section Hand has served generations of Texans with pride, laughter, and legendary flavor. Now, it’s ready for its next chapter.Detailed Information
Location: Brownwood, TX
Inventory: Included in asking price
Real Estate: Owned Included in asking price
Building SF: 6,354
Furniture, Fixtures, & Equipment (FF&E): $566,565 Included in asking price
Employees: All cooks will stay. Wait staff and hostess staff will stay. Some have been there for 30 years.
Facilities: 6,354 sq ft turnkey restaurant on 1.2 acres featuring a massive walk-in refrigerator, state-of-the-art grills, fryers, prep stations, and fully equipped kitchen. Spacious dining areas, drive-thru, two restrooms, and ample parking. Includes all FF&E, proprietary recipes, POS systems, décor, signage, and trained staff willing to stay. Impeccably maintained and ready for immediate operation. List of inventory included and what's excluded. (Home Based)
Competition: VOTED BEST OF 2025 in 5 Categories: All-Around Restaurant, SteakHouse, Business Lunch, Salads. There is one small boutique, high end steakhouse in downtown Brownwood. One large franchise that is also for sale, Cotton Patch. Section Hand Steakhouse has a line wrapped around the building for people waiting on their legendary Sunday buffet. Sunday's usually gross around $8k-$9k. This has been the "go-to" for decades for a great steak, chicken fried steak, fried catfish, breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Growth & Expansion: The property is on 1.2 acres plus .24 acres on the corner for additional signage. There is plenty of room in the back to add additional cooking, refrigerator, storage and dining space. Right now, they are approved to sell alcohol but have not used it. There is a full bar that is unused in the building and that's another potential income earner. They are not using any delivery services such as door dash/uber eats. They are closed on Mondays which could be another potential source of income.
Financing: Seller is willing to owner finance real estate portion. All offers presented.
Support & Training: The owners are going to walk the new owners through every aspect of every part of the business prior to closing. They are dedicated to this restaurant being passed on to someone who will be be successful but also love it as much as they have loved it. Some staff has been here for decades and will be an immese help after closing as well.
Reason for Selling: This has been their life since birth. Owners are ready to settle down with family.
Business Website:
https://www.sectionhandsteakhouse.com/
