Orange County, CA
$200,000
California Restaurants and Food Businesses For Sale
Market Info
Breakfast, Lunch Cafe So OC Beach Location
Turnkey Café Space– Prime Opportunity!
Ventura, CA
$99,000
Los Angeles Restaurant, Bar & Brewpub – Neighborhood Favorite!
Los Angeles, CA
$350,000
Prime Location Established Bubble Tea Shop
California
$550,000
Sandwich Shop in Foods Village Center In IRVINE
Irvine, CA
$199,000
Restaurant For Sale – Fully Equipped Breakfast and Lunch Spot !
Pasadena, CA
$400,000
Absentee Boba Tea House
Los Angeles, CA
$99,000
Great Beer, BBQ, and Pizza Place With Amazing Location
Pacifica, CA
$65,000
Popular Bubble Tea Shop in Prime Piedmont Ave Location
Oakland, CA
$130,000
Sushi & Japanese Restaurant-Outside Seating
Alameda County, CA
$220,000
San Francisco Neighborhood Bar, ABC 48 License. Excellent Location!
San Francisco, CA
$245,000
Absentee Owner Japanese Boiling Hot pot Diner Only Restaurant
Foothill Ranch, CA
$240,000
Superb Marin County/ Larkspur Restaurant For Sale.
Larkspur, CA
$325,000
San Francisco Sunset/ Prime Irving Street Full Service Restaurant.
San Francisco, CA
$125,000
Outstanding San Francisco Fillmore Street Location.
San Francisco, CA
$280,000
Fast Food - Burgers with Drive Thru
La Puente, CA
$150,000
Nicolas Zhao
Citadel Commerical
Serving Contra Costa County, CA
Citadel Commercial is a leading business brokerage and investment advisory firm specializing in the sale, acquisition, and valuation of small to mid-sized businesses across California. We provide strategic solutions for business owners, investors, and entrepreneurs looking to buy, sell, or expand their ventures. With a deep understanding of market trends, valuation strategies, and deal structuring, we ensure that every transaction is executed smoothly, efficiently, and with maximum financial benefit for our clients. Whether you’re selling a business, investing in a new opportunity, or navigating complex commercial lease negotiations, Citadel Commercial provides the expertise and guidance you need.
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50k Down! Profitable Established Take & Bake Pizza Franchise For Sale!
Stockton, CA
$139,000
Coastal City - BBQ Restaurant in Strip Mall - Corner Location
Orange County, CA
$149,000
Thriving Plant-Based Italian Eatery – Profitable, Prime LA Location
Los Angeles, CA
$179,000
Beautifully Appointed Franchise Cafe with Home Roasted Coffee For Sale
Sacramento County, CA
$195,000
Established Sushi restaurant for sale in Oakland near Lakeshore
Oakland, CA
$220,000
Chicken Franchise, Help run, Newly Built, Full Kitchen, Type 41.
Artesia, CA
$249,000
Family run charming Mediterannean restaurant for sale in San Leandro
San Leandro, CA
$220,000
Burger restaurant with strong sales, newly renovated, outdoor seating
Fullerton, CA
$249,000
Below Market Price-Mountain Mike's Pizza in San Diego County
San Diego County, CA
$135,000
Just Reduced - Absentee Owner Turn Key Brazilian Juice Bar and Cafe
Redondo Beach, CA
$199,000
Well-Established Breakfast & Lunch Cafe for Sale | $160,000
Alameda County, CA
$160,000
Hookah Bar And Restaurant
Los Angeles County, CA
$350,000
Teriyaki restaurant near USC
Los Angeles, CA
$185,000
Prime Pleasanton Location
Pleasanton, CA
$850,000
Lakewood Area Cocktail / Dive Bar – Absentee Operated!
Lakewood, CA
$275,000
Stand alone Mexican food w patio or bring your own concept 41 lic-
Escondido, CA
$149,999
Once in a Decade Restaurant Listing!
Los Angeles, CA
$295,000
Family run Dim sum restaurant for sale in Granite Bay
Granite Bay, CA
$80,000
Down Town Montebello Pizza & Chicken , Pop Restaurant
Montebello, CA
$250,000
Restaurant For Sale – Prime Opportunity & High Foot Traffic
San Marcos, CA
$109,000
Well-Established To-Go Cafe for Sale | $79,000
Alameda County, CA
$79,000
Semi Absentee Run Franchise Asian Fast food Restaurant
Santa Ana, CA
$175,000
100% Employee Operated Franchise Business Opportunity
Los Angeles, CA
$1,300,000
Pizza Restaurant
Contra Costa County, CA
$95,000
*In Escrow* Charleys Cheesesteaks w Drive-Thru! Franchise SBA PreApp
Upland, CA
$695,000
Mexican Rest, High Vol & Net, Gross Lease, BUSY.
Los Angeles County, CA
$199,000
Branded Franchise Poke bowl shop for sale in Fairfield Retail center
Fairfield, CA
$150,000
Two Fujisan sushi bars for sale, only $18,000
Laguna Niguel, CA
$18,000
James Reppert
M & A Business Advisors
Serving Orange County, CA
M&A Business Advisors is a full-service Business Brokerage and M&A Advisory Firm with 6 offices, that specializes in the CONFIDENTIAL sale of privately owned businesses in a wide range of industries. We use proprietary methods and advanced technology to better serve our clients and accomplish their objectives. Selling or purchasing a business can be a complex, time consuming process. The process involves 100% commitment, a “hands on” approach and M&A Advisor expertise in: • Finance and Accounting • Commercial Leases • Market and Industry Dynamics • Managing Due Diligence • Strategy and Negotiations • Preparing Contracts Our years of experience along with our ability to work as a team to solve complex issues that arise in transactions is what separates us from the competition.
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Papa John's Pizza - Corner Location - Profitable & Turnkey
Los Angeles County, CA
$179,000
High Volume & Profitable Modern Asian Restaurant
Concord, CA
$499,000
Bakery, Cafe, Breakfast, Sandwich Shop
Huntington Beach, CA
$59,000
Mexican Resturant with Drive-Thru
Riverside, CA
$1,000,000
Where Quality Meets Opportunity in the Heart of SF
San Francisco, CA
$220,000
Where Quality Meets Opportunity in the Heart of SF
California
$220,000
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
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Number of Businesses Analyzed |
1,825 |
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Median Asking Price |
$282,000 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$660,000 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$120,000 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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California Restaurant Valuation Multiples
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Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
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Lower Quartile |
0.29 |
1.91 |
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Median |
0.42 |
2.50 |
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Upper Quartile |
0.60 |
3.33 |
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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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