Atlanta, GA - January 19, 2026, Sunbelt Business Brokers – Atlanta (“Sunbelt Atlanta”) is pleased to announce the acquisition of its client, Pippin’s Restaurants, LLC (“Pippin’s BBQ”), by 3ONE Ventures LLC.
Pippin’s BBQ is a beloved limited-service restaurant and local institution based in McDonough, Georgia, known for nearly four decades of authentic, slow-smoked barbecue and Southern comfort favorites. Established in 1986 and operating from its longstanding location at 40 Sims Street since 1988, the restaurant offers dine-in, carry-out, bulk orders, and catering, featuring meats smoked overnight on Southern Pride smokers, fresh daily sides made from cherished family recipes, and signature items like Brunswick stew, mac and cheese, coleslaw, and banana pudding. Operating just five days and 40 hours per week under semi-absentee ownership, with a seasoned, long-tenured team and favorable lease terms, Pippin’s combines strong fundamentals with meaningful opportunities for growth in catering, extended hours, delivery, and branded retail offerings.
3ONE Ventures LLC acquired Pippin’s Restaurants, LLC as a strategic platform in the fast-casual and barbecue restaurant segment, with plans to build on the brand’s long-standing reputation, loyal customer base, and simple, scalable operating model. The buyer intends to leverage Pippin’s strong community presence, proven recipes, and efficient footprint to explore incremental revenue streams such as expanded catering, enhanced digital presence and delivery, and event-driven promotions tied to Pippin’s upcoming 40th anniversary, while preserving the restaurant’s authentic, community-focused culture.
Sunbelt Atlanta initiated and advised on the sale of Pippin’s Restaurants, LLC, serving as the exclusive M&A advisor and guiding the owners through opinion of value, a confidential marketing process, buyer qualification, due diligence, and closing. The transaction was led by Dealmaker Raquel Wilson, who leveraged Sunbelt Atlanta’s targeted sell-side process to position the restaurant with qualified strategic and financial buyers and structure a transaction aligned with the owner’s objectives, including a planned relocation and desire for a smooth transition for staff and customers.
Owners of barbecue restaurants, fast-casual concepts, family-run eateries, and other single- and multi-unit restaurant operations who are considering a sale can take advantage of Sunbelt Atlanta’s confidential, industry-focused sell-side process to reach qualified buyers, maximize valuation and after-tax proceeds, and design a transition that protects their employees, guests, and brand legacy. In today’s environment, experienced restaurant investors and operators are actively seeking established, community-anchored brands with simple menus, efficient footprints, and clear growth levers—making now an opportune time for restaurant owners to evaluate their strategic options.
For more information about Sunbelt Atlanta and its M&A advisory services for restaurant, foodservice, and multi-unit consumer businesses, please visit www.sunbeltatlanta.com.
If you would like more information about this topic, please call Raquel Wilson (770) 936-9099 x 814 or email rwilson@sunbeltatlanta.com.
Sunbelt Atlanta is located at:
4360 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Suite 111 Atlanta, GA 30341
Doreen Morgan : Feb 26, 2026 2:15:20 PM
Doreen Morgan