# The $1.3M Drive-In That Could Make You the Most Popular Person in Town

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Published: 2026-05-12T11:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode the hosts evaluate a 75-year-old drive-in restaurant in rural North Carolina generating $370K in cash flow, debating whether the steady profits and real estate make it a great lifestyle business—or a job you can never truly escape. Business Listing – https://www.bizbuysell.com/business-opportunity/own-the-legendary-city-drive-in-the-front-porch-of-spruce-pine-nc/2489437/ Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down ...

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