Laguna Niguel, CA
Within the vibrant community of Laguna Niguel lies an exceptional restaurant with bar opportunity situated in a community shopping center complemented by reputable anchors and in-line tenants. This...
California Restaurants and Food Businesses For Sale
Market Info
Well Established Italian Restaurant with over 30 years in Business!
Busy Subway Restaurant
Los Angeles County, CA
Busy Subway restaurant for sale in a high-traffic location with strong sales volume and established customer base. Well-maintained operation with experienced staff, excellent visibility, and...
Cash Flow: $130,000
Life Time Oppurtunity $3,000,000 Build. A STEAL @ $995,000
Orange County, CA
This offering is available to qualified buyers only. Prior to the release of confidential information , interested parties must provide a detailed personal and/or entity financial statement, proof of...
Cash Flow: $650,000
Bober Tea & Coffee, Mochi Dough, MOMO EggDrop in Roseville, California
Roseville, CA
This beautifully appointed restaurant and cafe space offers an exceptional opportunity for entrepreneurs seeking a turnkey food service location in one of Roseville's most desirable markets. The space...
Cash Flow: $98,000
Dream of Owning a Bar? This is it!! Includes Real Estate & Apartment
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Marysville, CA
Stassi's 4th Ward Tavern: Your Turnkey Bar Ownership Dream Awaits! Marysville, CA | 5,000+ SF Building | Established Business | Almost ZERO Power Bill Dreamed of owning a bar? This is it! Stassi's 4th...
Cash Flow: $120,000
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Fresh Monkee - Truly Healthy Shakes
Carlsbad, CA
Fresh Monkee - Premium Health Food & Nutrition Franchise Opportunity Established health-focused smoothie and protein shake franchise serving the growing Carlsbad, CA market with premium made-to-order...
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*****PRICE REDUCTION $150,000-Rare Type 48 Bar For Sale*****
San Diego, CA
A very rare find is currently available in Mission Hills. A type-48 bar location (NO food requirement) with a live entertainment license that has been recently completely remodeled from the ground up...
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Established Pizzeria in a Great Location!
Monterey County, CA
Great opportunity to own a growing, established, and very popular pizza restaurant. The pizza restaurant is located on the main busy street/highway next to an AutoMall. High visibility and great...
Busy Pizza Restaurant in a great location
Los Angeles, CA
Discover a fantastic opportunity to own a thriving pizza restaurant! This well-established eatery boasts a loyal customer base, a prime location with high foot traffic, and a delicious menu featuring...
Cash Flow: $40,000
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Legacy Investment Opportunity Iconic Apple Valley Restaurant FOR SALE
Apple Valley, CA
A Legacy Opportunity 35 Years in the Making For the first time in over three decades, the iconic Las Brisas Restaurant is available for acquisition. This is not just a business; it is a High Desert...
Cash Flow: $150,000
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H&H Bagels
Franchise
Available Nationwide
New York City's most iconic bagel since 1972, now expanding nationwide. Major metropolitan areas are still available.
Profitable Premier Franchise Bakery Café with Strong Sales
Palm Desert, CA
Well-established and highly recognizable bakery café located in the heart of Palm Desert is now available for acquisition. This business operates under a globally known concept with over 1,000...
Cash Flow: $600,000
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Profitable Sushi Restaurant for Sale
Poway, CA
Profitable Sushi Restaurant for Sale in Poway, CA This well-established sushi restaurant presents an exceptional opportunity for an experienced operator seeking a turnkey business in one of San Diego...
Cash Flow: $1,000,000
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Juice Bar Franchise - 100% Employee Run - Redondo Beach
$350,000
Redondo Beach, CA
Thriving Mexican Restaurant for Sale in Prime Modesto Shopping Center
Modesto, CA
Location: Modesto, CA 95356 Size: 1,600 sq. ft. | Seating Capacity: 32 Monthly Rent: $4442 (below market average) Lease: 5 years remaining Price: $250,000 Highlights: * Located in a busy shopping...
Cash Flow: $120,000
Event Rentals - Draft Trailers/Mobile Bars
Marysville, CA
The largest selection of mobile beer & beverage draft units, refrigeration, and mobile bars in the area. We offer the largest selection of mobile beverage draft units and maintain top-of-the-line...
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Bobby Panahi,MBA
BPRE
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Sunset Advisors is a California business brokerage specializing in the confidential sale and acquisition of privately held businesses, with core expertise in construction sector, towing companies, transportation companies, gas stations, healthcare/hospice operations, laundromats, as well as restaurant and retail businesses. We represent sellers as well as buyers in complex transactions across the state, with a focus on operationally intensive and service-driven industries. Key highlights: • Specialized focus on gas station and convenience store transactions, including asset sales, lease negotiations, and coordination with landlords, franchisors, and fuel suppliers. • Extensive experience representing buyers and sellers of transportation businesses, including logistics, towing, and fleet-based service companies requiring licensing and operational due diligence. • Strong background in healthcare and hospice business transactions, navigating regulatory requirements, licensing, and confidential ownership transitions. • Proven track record in restaurant and retail business sales, including independent concepts and multi-unit operations, with expertise in lease assignments and landlord negotiations. • Comprehensive transaction management from valuation and confidential marketing through due diligence and closing, coordinating with attorneys, lenders, landlords, and escrow. • Statewide California coverage from a Southern California base, with expansion into the New York market coming soon, emphasizing discretion, responsive communication, and results-driven representation. For confidential inquiries, contact Sunset Advisors at 310-670-3800.
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Niche Facilities Service and Repair Business
Roseville, CA
Own a Proven Niche Business with an Established Customer Base in the Sacramento area. Are you ready to be your own boss and build a business you can truly call your own? Whether you have experience in...
EBITDA: $80,000
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Rare Opportunity: 14-Year Profitable Thai Restaurant – Owner Retiring
Ontario, CA
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY FOR SALE – HIGH-TRAFFIC LOCATION, ESTABLISHED & PROFITABLE Lucky Elephant Thai Cuisine – Ontario, California An exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established and...
Cash Flow: $192,000
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Rare Opportunity: 22-Year Profitable Thai Restaurant – Owner Retiring
San Dimas, CA
Rare Opportunity: 22-Year Profitable Thai Restaurant – Owner Retiring BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY FOR SALE – TURNKEY, ESTABLISHED, PROFITABLE Lucky Elephant Thai Cuisine | San Dimas, California Presenting a...
Cash Flow: $715,000
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Seller financing offered for Parisian restaurant
Petaluma, CA
This historic 1870 building has been newly restored and renovated. It includes a complete restaurant with an open kitchen. The restaurant is being sold as a turn-key restaurant that is ready to go....
Cash Flow: $150,000
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Prime Location Acai Bowl/Juice Bar- Convoy District San Diego
San Diego, CA
Excellent opportunity to own a fully built-out juice bar in the highly desirable Convoy District. This prime location offers strong foot traffic, excellent street visibility, and convenient on-site...
810 Entertainment
Franchise
Available Nationwide
810 is an upscale bowling, entertainment and dining experience where friends and family gather to be social, friendly competition and great food.
Teriyaki madness
Pleasanton, CA
The Outstanding Operators program highlights brands that are getting creative with their off-premises approach. TMAD made the list by investing early in tech, digital ordering, and customer experience...
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Santa Monica Restaurant/ Busy Breakfast Spot Beer & Wine Prime Area
Santa Monica, CA
Currently open for breakfast and lunch only, with strong potential for a new owner to expand into dinner service, delivery, and catering. The restaurant is generating $2,000,000 in 2025 gross sales...
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Established Designer Furniture Rental Business , Eames, Knoll & More
$600,000
Los Angeles, CA
Established Thai Restaurant
Cypress, CA
Established Thai Restaurant - Prime Cypress Location This well-established Thai restaurant offers an exceptional opportunity for owner-operators in Orange County's dynamic Cypress market. Operating...
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Turn key Established Thai Restaurant
Artesia, CA
Turnkey Established Thai Restaurant - Prime Artesia Location This profitable Thai restaurant offers an exceptional turnkey opportunity for owner-operators in Los Angeles County's established Artesia...
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Island Bodega
Asset Sale
Westminster, CA
This Acai Café was recently completed with full construction improvements and brand-new commercial equipment throughout. The sale includes premium fixtures such as multiple undercounter refrigerators,...
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Fully Built Restaurant Whittier
Asset Sale
Whittier, CA
Fully Built Mexican Restaurant for Sale in Whittier, CA Prime location restaurant asset available in Whittier, Los Angeles County. This asset sale presents a turnkey opportunity for entrepreneurs...
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Fully Equipped Restaurant Maywood
Asset Sale
Maywood, CA
Fully Equipped Restaurant for Sale in Maywood, CA Turnkey restaurant opportunity in the heart of Los Angeles County's Maywood community. This asset sale includes a complete restaurant setup ready for...
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Completely remodeled restaurant with an open concept.
Asset Sale
North Hollywood, CA
This is a turnkey asset sale only; the business name and menu are not included in the sale. The current owner invested over $250,000 in upgrades and spent several months preparing the space before...
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Fully Equipped Kitchen with ABC 41 Beer and Wine License!
Asset Sale
Downey, CA
REALEST is proud to present a rare opportunity to acquire a fully built out restaurant space in the heart of Downey, CA. This asset sale includes a Type 1 hood and a kitchen designed to handle high...
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Capriotti's Sandwich Shop
Franchise
Available in California
With an AUV of $843,484 and over 25% of our restaurants over $1.1M, franchise partners are experiencing record openings in new markets almost weekly. 90% of Capriotti's franchise partners are multi-unit developers.
Prime Restaurant Opportunity – Turnkey Asset Sale with Lease Transfer
Asset Sale
Costa Mesa, CA
Position your next concept in one of the most visible and high-traffic corridors in Costa Mesa. This turnkey restaurant opportunity offers a fully built-out space on a signalized corner with strong...
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High-Visibility Restaurant for Sale –Busy Corner, Heavy Foot Traffic
Asset Sale
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...
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High-Volume Papa John’s Franchise
$650,000
Roseville, CA
HB Sushi & Hand Roll Restaurant + Full Liquor License
Asset Sale
Huntington Beach, CA
Key Highlights: - Prime Huntington Beach Coastal Location - High Foot Traffic With Strong Surrounding Demographics - Type 47 Full Liquor License (Beer, Wine & Spirits) - Upscale, Modern Interior With...
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Prime Restaurant Opportunity – Turnkey Asset Sale with Lease Transfer
Asset Sale
La Habra, CA
Positioned along one of La Habra’s busiest commercial corridors, this turnkey restaurant asset sale presents an outstanding opportunity for an owner-operator or expanding restaurant group seeking a...
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Rush Bowls
Franchise
Available in California
Rush Bowls is a small scale, simple restaurant concept serving blended fruit bowls and smoothies. Capitalize on the booming better-for-you market with a scalable concept.
Axe Throwing Bar Assets for Sale
Asset Sale
Roseville, CA
Looking to sell for $30,000. This is an asset sale, and you will need to negotiate a lease with the landlords if you want to continue to operate at the current location. As of today (6/2/26), we are...
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NEW-3500sqft Commercial kitchen / Distribution/Huge Walkins- Low Rent
Asset Sale
Irvine, CA
Asset Sale - Commercial Kitchen Facilities in Irvine, CA This asset sale opportunity includes two distinct Health Department approved commercial kitchen properties totaling 11,000 square feet in...
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Reduced! Restaurant Asset Sale Fashion Valley Mall Location, Turn Key
Asset Sale
San Diego, CA
This is a turnkey food court asset sale located in one of San Diego’s premier shopping destinations with consistently strong foot traffic. The space is fully built out with a high-capacity commercial...
Restaurant for sale in Pasadena
Asset Sale
Pasadena, CA
RESTAURANT FOR SALE – PASADENA Restaurant for sale in a prime Pasadena location. Location: 720 N Lake Ave, Unit 5, Pasadena, CA Size: Approximately 1,160 sq ft Capacity: Approximately 32 occupants The...
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Turn-Key Dessert / Boba / Coffee Shop -$140K Build-out -Prime Pasadena
Asset Sale
Pasadena, CA
Excellent opportunity to acquire a fully built-out dessert café space in Pasadena. The location was previously operated as an ice cream and dessert shop and is equipped with high-quality commercial...
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Ron Chaquica
TheAgency
Serving San Diego County, CA
The Agency - Fine Restaurant Group specializes in sales, acquisitions and leasing of restaurants, bars and clubs in the San Diego area and throughout California. Fine Restaurant Group is able to reach a niche audience of restaurateurs that are highly entrepreneurial and are generally looking for new deals specific to the space. Whether you're looking to retire, pursue new opportunities, or simply ready to move on, we're here to guide you through every step of the process.
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Downtown Walnut Creek Restaurant Buildings for Sale!
Real Estate Only
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...
Operating Franchise Available In Chicago
Start Up
OPERATING FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY - BODY ENERGY CLUB SMOOTHIE BAR Prime Fulton Market Location Inside Equinox Gym Established wellness franchise concept serving West Coast-inspired smoothies, açaí...
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Juice & Smoothie Bar | $91K in Assets | Lease to 2034
$92,500
Orange County, CA
AI-Powered Robotic Specialty Coffee Café with High-Growth Potential
Start Up
This is a fully operational robotic coffee business being offered for sale, including the existing lease agreement for the location. The business comes with a state-of-the-art Robo Café system, all...
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Mong Q Mongolian BBQ Franchise Opportunity - 1 Million AUV
Start Up
Seeking an experienced franchisee or operating partner for a prime, high-traffic mall location. Lease has already been secured. Landlord is offering a substantial Tenant Improvement (TI) allowance,...
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Le Macaron
Franchise
Available in California
Bring the joy of French indulgence to your community-macarons, espresso, pastries, and more-supported by a franchise family dedicated to your success.
Exclusive Northern California Territory – Nick the Greek Franchise
Start Up
Price: $35,000.00 Location: Northern California (Peninsula / Silicon Valley / Bay Area) Industry: Fast Casual Restaurant / Franchise Development Description Rare opportunity to secure exclusive...
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Profitable Crumbl Franchise for Sale – $1.5M Annual Revenue
Riverside County, CA
PROFITABLE CRUMBL FRANCHISE FOR SALE – $1.5M ANNUAL REVENUE | $350K PROFIT This is a rare opportunity to acquire a highly successful and fully operational Crumbl Cookies franchise generating...
EBITDA: $350,000
Pasadena, CA - Established Japanese Sushi Restaurant for Sale
Pasadena, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a beautiful restaurant located in one of Pasadena’s most desirable commercial streets Situated at South Lake Avenue, Pasadena, California, The restaurant features real...
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Japanese Teppanyaki and Sushi Restaurant for Sale
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
ESTABLISHED JAPANESE TEPPANYAKI AND SUSHI RESTAURANT FOR SALE Kobe Japanese House presents a rare opportunity to acquire a thriving 15-year-established Japanese restaurant in prime Rancho Cucamonga....
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Cash Flow: $311,754
Classic French Dining | Timeless Ambiance | A Rare Opportunity
Exeter, CA
CAFÉ LAFAYETTE IS NOT SIMPLY A RESTAURANT — IT IS AN EXPERIENCE Café Lafayette is an experience carefully crafted around classic French technique, refined European comfort, and timeless ambiance....
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Baskin Robbins store for sale in Sacramento good neighborhood!
Sacramento, CA
Easy to run, profitable, located in Greenhaven great neighborhood in Sacramento. It's the second best place to Disneyland....
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Cash Flow: $57,000
High-Volume, Profitable Indian Grocery & Restaurant – Turnkey Opportun
Sutter County, CA
Business Overview An exceptional opportunity to acquire a long-established, high-volume Indian grocery store and restaurant. This highly profitable business has served as a staple in the local...
Pomona Lounge Club for Sale
Pomona, CA
POMONA LOUNGE CLUB FOR SALE Premises: 4300' + 500' patio - 200 capacity Rent: $7200 per mo. + $800 nets Term: Five Plus Five Parking: Exclusive Parking Lot ABC License: 4 am Liquor License + Live...
Extreme Pizza Restaurant For Sale
Alamo, CA
Established Extreme Pizza Restaurant For Sale - Turn-Key Franchise Opportunity This thriving Extreme Pizza franchise presents an exceptional opportunity in the affluent town of Alamo, California....
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Menchie’s
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Own a high-performing retail engine. Proven systems, consistent repeat traffic, and a brand built for long-term equity in a simplified category.
Buy or Sell a Restaurant and Food Business in California
Restaurants and food service businesses listed for sale on BizBuySell feature a broad mix of business types, including full service and fast casual restaurants, cafés, bakeries, bars and taprooms, franchise restaurant units, specialty food shops, catering operations, and packaged or artisanal food businesses, with some listings bundled with liquor licenses or owned real estate. These are primarily location based hospitality and food retail, generating revenue through on premise dining, takeout and delivery, alcohol sales, catering, and event services, alongside franchise models that emphasize standardized menus and systems, and specialty or branded food businesses that monetize through repeat local customers or wholesale and retail distribution.
| Market Overview | Listings for Sale (Median) |
|---|---|
| Number of Businesses Analyzed | 644 |
| Asking Price | $300,000 |
| Reported Revenue | $723,856 |
| Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings | $125,000 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.
Asking Price
| Lower Quartile | Median | Upper Quartile |
|---|---|---|
| $175,000 | $300,000 | $550,000 |
Market Financial Highlights
The financial data presented here is an aggregation of reported revenue and earnings of Restaurants and Food Businesses for sale in California.
| Bound | Revenue | Seller’s Discretionary Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | $450,377 | $80,000 |
| Median | $723,856 | $125,000 |
| Upper Quartile | $1,228,392 | $204,893 |
Valuation Multiples
The valuation multiples listed below are derived from asking price, revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings of Restaurants and Food Businesses listed for sale in California.
| Bound | Revenue Multiple | Earnings Multiple |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | 0.29 | 1.82 |
| Median | 0.42 | 2.54 |
| Upper Quartile | 0.61 | 3.27 |
FAQ's
How much does it cost to buy a Restaurant and Food Business in California?
The median asking price for an established Restaurant and Food Business in California is $300,000, though prices range from under $175,000 to well over $550,000.
How much do Restaurants and Food Businesses owners in California earn?
The median reported revenue of Restaurants and Food Businesses in California is $723,856 and owners earn a median of $125,000, which includes the owners salary and any other financial benefits they receive.
How do I value a Restaurant and Food Business?
Valuing a business is a complex process, but buyers and sellers often turn to the local market to understand how businesses are priced. Based on our most recent analysis of Restaurants and Food Businesses in California, revenue multiples range from 0.29 to 0.61, with a median of 0.42. Earning multiples range from 1.82 to 3.27, with the median at 2.54. This means the typical Restaurant and Food Business in California may ask for around 0.42 times its annual revenue, and 2.54 times its annual owner earnings.
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