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California Restaurants and Food Businesses For Sale

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Asset SaleTURN-KEY Cafe Asset Sale With Type I & II Hood In Pasadena

Pasadena, CA

REALEST is thrilled to present an extraordinary opportunity to acquire a turnkey cafe space in the heart of Pasadena. Outfitted with both a Type I & II hood, this location is ready for your concept....

$98,000

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$98,000

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Asset SaleFully equipped with great traffic count

Norwalk, CA

Large end unit restaurant with a large office/ storage space. Two restrooms. Hood and walk-in fridge, 1,700 sqft comes with all equipment and Patio seating. Within one mile you have: 2-In n Out's...

$110,000

2

$110,000

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Asset SalePrime Irvine Restaurant Space - Full kitchen & Beer & Wine license

Irvine, CA

Located right off the 405 Freeway and Culver, just 5 minutes driving distance from UC Irvine, this beautifully remodeled restaurant sits in a very busy shopping center surrounded by high-income...

$490,000

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$490,000

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Asset SaleBeverly Hills Restaurant for Sale - High Revenue & Growth Potential

Beverly Hills, CA

Seller is Motivated — Will Consider Reasonable Offer We Are Looking for Serious Buyers ready to close this month Discover a rare opportunity to own a thriving international fusion restaurant in the...

$395,000

$395,000

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Asset SaleHigh-Visibility Restaurant for Sale –Busy Corner, Heavy Foot Traffic

Santa Ana, CA

High-Visibility Restaurant Asset Sale - Prime Santa Ana Location This exceptional restaurant asset opportunity features a turnkey space strategically positioned on a busy corner with major street...

$200,000

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$200,000

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Asset SaleUpdate: Tasting Room Assets/FF&E + Lease - Wine/Bar/Cafe/Hospitality

Sacramento, CA

Seeking agreement for lease and buyout of existing tenant improvements including furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E). The space is an established operating business with active permits (ex:...

$199,000

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$199,000

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Asset SaleTurnkey Kitchen and Mediterranean

Carson, CA

Rare Opportunity! Fully Equipped Turnkey Ghost Kitchen & Restaurant for Sale – Priced at $49,000 OBO Are you ready to step into the thriving food industry with minimal upfront effort? This is your...

$49,000

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$49,000

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Asset SaleBoba shop for sale

Los Angeles, CA

Asset Sale: Boba Shop Opportunity in Los Angeles This asset sale offers an exceptional opportunity to acquire a boba tea business in the dynamic Los Angeles market. Recently established in 2024, this...

$230,000

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$230,000

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Asset SaleBosco's restaurant, bar and banquet room in Sunol, CA

Sunol, CA

Bosco's Bones and Brew presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire an established restaurant, bar, and banquet facility in historic downtown Sunol, California. This turnkey operation features a...

$150,000

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$150,000

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Asset SalePRICE REDUCED!!! Unique and rare restaurant opportunity in Aptos.

Aptos, CA

Currently operating restaurant with Type 47 liquor license in highly desirable location. Details provided after executed NDA....

$199,000

$199,000

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Asset SaleTurn-key Unique Event Venue | Studio City | Real Estate Included

Los Angeles, CA

Turnkey, 4-level luxury event venue and restaurant in prime Studio City with real estate included. Features 752-person occupancy, Type 47 liquor license, rooftop lounge with panoramic views, banquet...

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Real EstatePrime Opportunity: Retail Condominium with Operating Franchise

San Francisco, CA

Prime Investment opportunity to own a retail condominium equipped with a successful, operating franchise business! "EARL OF SANDWICH – THE WORLD’S GREATEST HOT SANDWICH" This 618 SF space currently...

$1,100,000

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$1,100,000

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Busy Pizza Restaurant in a great location

$140,000 - Los Angeles, CA

$140,000

Los Angeles, CA

Real EstateDowntown Walnut Creek Restaurant Buildings for Sale!

Walnut Creek, CA

RARE chance to OWN restaurant real estate in Downtown Walnut Creek! Located at 1535 + 1541 Giammona Drive Two adjacent buildings ±5,200 SF total. Price upon request. ±3,700 SF space + Large ± 1,300...

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Real EstateThriving Landmark Restaurant – Extraordinary Business Opportunity

Ramona, CA

Iconic restaurant business opportunity in Ramona, CA featuring 3,660 square feet on a substantial 3/4-acre lot. This established property has served as home to the beloved Boll Weevil of Ramona, a...

$249,000

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$249,000

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Lana Hout

First Choice Business Brokers LA

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

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Start-upOnigilly Japanese Kitchen - Franchise Locations - Available Now!

What is Onigilly? Journey back in time with us—over 1,000 years!—to the days of the traditional Samurai warrior. These fighters had to travel great distances for each stage of battle, which required...

$35,000

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$35,000

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Restaurant Business for Sale in City of Oxnard, (Standalone Building)

Oxnard, CA

Seize the rare opportunity to own a well-established and popular full-service restaurant in the heart of Oxnard, featuring a Type 41 ABC license (beer & wine) and operating out of a standalone...

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$370,000

$370,000

Cash Flow: $240,000

Well Established Turn-Key Cafe

Fallbrook, CA

Elegant cafe with European flair in beautiful downtown Fallbrook. A local favorite with well established clientele for 22 years. Specializing in soups, salads & sandwiches. All complimented by a wide...

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$68,000

$68,000

Profitable Pizza Resturant for Sale $600K+ Annual Seles

Glendale, CA

SLASH Pizza for Sale!!! ONE of a kind of Pizza Restaurant Business at city of Glendale and Block away from City of Burbank, that is providing Quality Food in the neighborhood. Location As a key of...

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$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $180,000

Established Subway Franchise, Easy to Operate, Turnkey Operation

Orange County, CA

Established Subway franchise located in a busy, high-visibility area with steady walk-in and local customer traffic. This well-known sandwich shop has been recently remodeled to meet the latest Subway...

$149,000

$149,000

Cash Flow: $61,567

Cross to La Sierra University, Well Established Teriyaki Restaurant.

La Sierra, CA

High profit Korean and Japanese Style Teriyaki Restaurant near by La Sierra University in Riverside CA. Well known in the Area , Main corrido of La Sierra Area. Owner will retire . Seller will train...

$230,000

$230,000

Cash Flow: $144,000

Beach Hut Deli Established Franchise since 2006 in Natomas, CA

Sacramento, CA

When Troy was 19, he opened a deli near Folsom Lake in Granite Bay, CA. His signature sandwich, the Surfin’ Bird, was created the day he decided to add cream cheese to his classic turkey bacon and...

$250,000

$250,000

Mediterranean Restaurant | Prime Southern California Market

$850,000 - San Bernardino County, CA

$850,000

San Bernardino County, CA

Hudson Bohan

United Franchise Group

High Volume Asian fusion restaurant for sale in Fremont large mall

Fremont, CA

Asian fusion restaurant for sale in Fremont large strip mall with plenty of parking. There outdoor patio for more seating. Average gross income a month is $85,000-$90,000. Lease amount is $19,670...

$299,000

$299,000

Indoor playground with Arcade Claw machines

San Bernardino County, CA

Established Indoor Playground & Entertainment Center - San Bernardino County, CA This profitable entertainment venue has been successfully operating since 2016, generating $800,000 in annual revenue....

$600,000

$600,000

Profitable Specialty Coffee Shop Turnkey Operation & Seamless Takeover

Diamond Bar, CA

Step into a fully established specialty coffee business with a loyal customer base and a brand built for growth. Since opening in 2022, this café has experienced strong revenue growth year over year,...

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$188,000

$188,000

1,700sf Franchise Rice Yogurt Shop

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Franchise fee is already included in the sales price and there is no additional franchise payment. Owner is the only person works in the shop....

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$68,000

$68,000

Turn-Key Restaurant w/Full Build & Large Patio

Valencia, CA

Located in a well anchored shopping center of North Valencia, this fully built out space is outfitted with all of the necessary kitchen equipment and infrastructure to run a successful restaurant. It...

$129,000

$129,000

European-Inspired Wine & Cheese Bistro

Long Beach, CA

Step into an award-winning Wine and Cheese Bistro that blends the charm of a European-style café with the energy of Long Beach’s thriving Bixby Knolls district. This highly rated bistro has become a...

$120,000

$120,000

Flourishing restaurant in Berkeley mkt

Alameda County, CA

Famous restaurant with gross sales $634,528 in 2024. Size: 2500 plus seating outside Total seating - 100 (In and out) Rent- 6,498/mo including NNN Lease - 5 plus 5 years Current lease ending - May...

$475,000

$475,000

Pizza Shop with Beer & Wine License

San Bernardino County, CA

This established pizza restaurant offers a rare opportunity to own a turnkey operation in a thriving Grocery Store-anchored shopping center in Upland, California. With a beer and wine license already...

$150,000

$150,000

Profitable -great sales-great rent and location

San Diego, CA

Long established, loved by their customers and extremely PROFITABLE! Cash is preferred but this restaurant may qualify for SBA financing. Surrounded by businesses and minutes from Mission Valley,...

$429,999

$429,999

Cash Flow: $273,283

Asian Bar And Grill Coastal San Diego Location

$449,000 - San Diego County, CA

$449,000

San Diego County, CA

George Gilou

Sharp Business Brokers

High Foot Traffic & Popular Mall Based Fresh Fruit And Juice Kiosk

Ontario, CA

easy to run and popular juice bar in Ontario mills mall. Great margins and strong sales we profit on average 1300+ per week . The business can be even more profitable if it is owner operated. if you...

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$75,000

$75,000

Cash Flow: $57,000

JUICE BAR FOR SALE | Absentee-Owned Opportunity in Prime Modesto

Modesto, CA

This is a turnkey franchise juice bar operating under a nationally recognized health and wellness brand, situated in a high-traffic retail location in Modesto. The menu features proven products,...

$349,000

$349,000

Cash Flow: $70,489

Mediterranean and Burger Restaurant

Riverside County, CA

Beautiful , Fully Equipped Mediterranean , Remodeled Quick-Service Restaurant with Established Customers located in a busy commercial area of Temecula CA. Known for its delicious , shawarma, and...

$450,000

$450,000

Cash Flow: $222,000

Boba Tea Shop in Rancho Cucamonga

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Established Boba Tea Shop in Rancho Cucamonga This boba tea shop, operating since 2018, presents an excellent opportunity for a buyer seeking to open a boba shop that is already built out with...

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$89,000

$89,000

Burger joint for sale in El Cerrito shopping center

El Cerrito, CA

Here's your chance to own a popular hamburger restaurant in the bustling El Cerrito shopping center in California. This thriving business is situated in a prime location, nestled amongst top-tier...

$150,000

$150,000

Turnkey Restaurant & Bar for Sale

Hawthorne, CA

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a profitable, turnkey restaurant and bar for sale in Hawthorne, California. Tapville Social – Hawthorne is a modern self-pour taproom and full-service...

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$575,000

$575,000

Subway Franchise - Priced Below Asset Value with Growth Potenial

Sacramento, CA

Act quickly to take advantage of this competitively priced Subway franchise opportunity. Serious inquiries only. This franchise is offered below the assessed FF&E value of $38,000 (per the 2025...

$22,000

$22,000

Saba Safiari MBA MA

First Choice Business Brokers - Irvine

Serving Orange County, CA

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Glendale Historic Bar for Sale

Glendale, CA

Perfect little neighborhood bar, dating back to prohibition! Great clientele & staff. Full line of liquor, no kitchen!! Already a success and fully renovated, this little bar makes for easy extra...

$550,000

$550,000

Turn-Key Coffee Shop & Bookstore – Beloved Community Staple for 20+yr

Lake County, CA

Turn-Key Coffee Shop & Bookstore for Sale – A Beloved Community Staple for Over 20 Years Nestled in the heart of the downtown Cobb area, this charming coffee shop and bookstore presents a rare...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $49,774

Modern Absentee-Run Pizza Franchise

$289,000 - Riverside, CA

$289,000

Riverside, CA

High-Volume Baja Fresh with Baja Fresh 2.0 Upgrade

Los Angeles County, CA

Exceptional Baja Fresh opportunity in a prime, walkable neighborhood with strong local demand. This location generated $1.31M in annual sales, well above the system average, of $911k reflecting its...

$500,000

$500,000

Cash Flow: $183,781

Estab Charleys Cheesesteak, Turnkey & Profitable San Fernando Valley!

Los Angeles County, CA

Great opportunity to own a well-established Charleys Cheesesteaks franchise in a busy, high-traffic location in the San Fernando Valley. This popular fast-casual brand is known nationwide for fresh,...

$599,000

$599,000

Turnkey Business Opportunity

West Covina, CA

Established restaurant business located in West Covina, California, offering an immediate turnkey opportunity in a prime high-traffic location with excellent visibility. This fully operational...

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$200,000

$200,000

Cash Flow: $4,000

Ice Cream Shop for Sale

Fremont, CA

Cauldron Ice Cream Franchise for Sale – Turnkey Opportunity in Prime Location Step into a well-established Cauldron Ice Cream franchise — a brand known for its signature puffle cones, artisan ice...

$160,000

$160,000

Chocolate Dessert Shop

Sacramento, CA

Beloved, high-end chocolate boutique specializing in handcrafted gourmet chocolates, artisanal desserts, and custom gift collections. Located in a prime retail mall the business has built a loyal...

$200,000

$200,000

Cash Flow: $15,000

Fast Food Restaurant - Beer & Wine - High Gross/Net -City of Calabasas

Calabasas, CA

Great opportunity to own an attractive, high gross, high net, restaurant with beer & wine(ABC-Type 41) license in very desirable City of Calabasas. Please note, that this business with ample seating...

$385,000

$385,000

Cash Flow: $256,694

$260K Owner Earnings – Multi-Unit Franchise Resale, Low Overhead,

Orange County, CA

Thriving multi-unit franchise resale with two established locations in prime Orange County markets. Combined annual revenue exceeds $1.28 million with owner earnings of approximately $260K. Both...

$590,000

$590,000

Cash Flow: $260,000

Established Restaurant – Strong Net, Not Chef-Dependent

Fremont, CA

? Turnkey Restaurant for Sale – Fremont, CA (Main Road Location) ? A rare opportunity to take over a fully equipped, profitable restaurant located on a busy main road in Fremont with excellent...

$450,000

$450,000

Cash Flow: $240,000

Turnkey Japanese Restaurant in Prime Chino Location

Chino, CA

This is an exceptional opportunity to acquire a beautifully built, profitable Japanese restaurant located at one of Chino’s busiest intersections—Pipeline and Grand Avenue. The business opened in...

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$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $100,000

Established Tam's Burger with 25+ Years of Proven Success!

Los Angeles, CA

Incredible opportunity to own a well-established fast-food restaurant serving the community for over 25 years! Located in a high-traffic area with excellent visibility and easy access, this turnkey...

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$200,000

$200,000

Five Guys - 9 Units with territory rights

Pleasant Hill, CA

Five Guys, 9 Units located in California. Purchase price includes territory rights, along with the ability to either include or exclude a newly opened 10th location. The first Five Guys restaurant...

$5,900,000

$5,900,000

Cash Flow: $1,119,039

Buy or Sell a Restaurant Business in California

Food and restaurant businesses are among the most common businesses bought and sold on BizBuySell. Whether you are a buyer or a seller, it is helpful to have some context on the local market. To provide that context, we have analyzed restaurant for sale listings in California and aggregated financial data to help you compare and evaluate individual restaurant businesses.


Market Snapshot

Number of Businesses Analyzed  

1,825

Median Asking Price  

$282,000

Median Reported Revenue  

$660,000

Median Reported Earnings  

$120,000

Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.


California Restaurant Valuation Multiples

Range

Revenue

Earnings (SDE)

Lower Quartile

0.29

1.91

Median

0.42

2.50

Upper Quartile

0.60

3.33

Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price.


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Restaurant Business Valuation Multiples and Financial Benchmarks


FAQs

How much does it cost to buy a restaurant in California?

The median asking price for restaurants in California is $282,000. However, prices can range significantly higher or lower depending on location, size, type, and the financial health of the business.

How much do restaurant owners earn?

The median reported discretionary earnings for restaurant businesses listed for sale in California is $120,000. Earnings can vary greatly depending on the type of restaurant, location, management efficiency, and market demand.

How are restaurants in California valued?

Most business owners (and buyers) will start by applying earnings and revenue multiples to the businesses reported financials. This way buyers and sellers can gauge the value of a restaurant business relative to its peers in the market.

Based on our most recent analysis of California restaurant business listings, revenue multiples range from 0.29 to 0.60, with the median at 0.42. Earnings multiples range from 1.91 to 3.33, with the median at 2.50. This means restaurants in California are valued, on average, around 0.42 times annual revenue, and/or 2.50 times annual owner earnings.

On average, businesses sell for about 80-90% of asking price, so valuation multiples based on active listings tend to be higher than closed sale multiples.


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