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Over 6,000sf Lobster House, 120 Seatings, 3 Vip Rooms, Beer/Wine

Rowland Heights, CA

* Fancy 6,030sf lobster/seafood restaurant * Open dining area, 3 VIP rooms, cozy dining atmosphere * Monthly gross 100k-120k, 11 years established business * Fully equipped kitchen, walk-in...

$389,000

$389,000

Latino Restaurant with Type 47 and CUP for Live Music

Buena Park, CA

Current owner is doing over 2 million a year but burned out and ready to sell. Recipe and DBA is not for sale. Type 47 ABC license with Live Music CUP. Great potential to bring your own menu and...

$399,000

$399,000

Classic Diner with LOW RENT for Sale at Local College

San Diego, CA

This classic 50s Style American Diner is located in the heart of the college campus and is the ideal spot for a burger and beer. The iconic style of the diner is sure to draw huge crowds. Expansive...

$249,999

$249,999

Semi- Absentee Run Indian Fusion with B&W

West Covina, CA

MONTHLY GROSS: $30,000 + $15,000 ONLINE DELIVERY. MONTHLY RENT: $2,275 STORE SIZE: 2,000 SF SEATING CAPACITY: 48. EMPLOYEES: 4 FT, 1 PT OWNER SINCE: 2018 REASON FOR SELLING: MOVING TO ANOTHER STATE....

$160,000

$160,000

Cash Flow: $60,000

Asian Fusion with Sushi Restaurant(B&W)

Santa Monica, CA

MONTHLY GROSS: $60,000 MONTHLY RENT: $4,500 STORE SIZE: 1,500 SF SEATING CAPACITY: 45. EMPLOYEES: 4 FT, 1PT WAGE: $15,000/MO. OWNER SINCE: 2021 REASON FOR SELLING: PARTNERSHIP SPLIT, NO TIME TO...

$250,000

$250,000

Subway Sandwich Franchise for Owner/Operator

Sacramento County, CA

Subway Sandwich Franchise for Owner/Operator Greater Sacramento Area ...Busy retail center. Sales are Good! This is a great family area in the metro area and has great demos! FF&E: Remodeled!!!...

$219,000

$219,000

Cash Flow: $77,000

Established Restaurant & Bar on Prime Corner; $2.4+ Million Sales, $18

San Francisco, CA

Established Restaurant & Bar on Prime Corner; $2.4+ Million Sales, $180,000+ Profit; Pre-Approved SBA Loan RRC# 5018 Location: San Francisco Description: This well established business is located on a...

$495,000

$495,000

Cash Flow: $180,632

Sushi & Teriyaki restaurant

Mission Viejo, CA

Boost Your Success! Sushi & Teriyaki Hot Spot Ready for Immediate Operation High Foot Traffic, Fully Equipped for Instant Opening, Growing Sales Key Information - Location: Busy plaza with high foot...

$130,000

$130,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

Absentee Operated - Fast Casual QSR - Unique Asian Fusion Restaurant

Fremont, CA

***ABSENTEE OPERATED - MOTIVATED SELLER*** This is a perfect high-volume absentee operated store. There is huge opportunity to grow the business with a more dedicated operator, opening 7 days a week,...

$550,000

$550,000

Cash Flow: $246,209

Profitable Jimboys Restaurant in Fairfield

Fairfield, CA

Profitable Jimboys Restaurant in Fairfield RRC# 4911 Location: 3342 N. Texas Street, Fairfield Description: Busy since opened, consistent, year along business Well established, loved by locals, Prime...

$249,000

$249,000

Cash Flow: $80,799

Established Franchise Teriyaki Bowl For Sale in Orange County

Orange County, CA

Seize the opportunity to own a highly rated and profitable franchise teriyaki bowl restaurant in a prime Orange County location! This well-established business has built a strong customer base,...

$180,000

$180,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

Fast Casual Mediterranean In Calabasas !

Calabasas, CA

TURNKEY....ESTABLISHED....PROFITABLE Mediterranean Bakery & Restaurant *Traditional homemade favorites.....With a Lebanese influence and rave reviews ! *Family owned and operated .....Open for...

$325,000

$325,000

Cash Flow: $215,000

Turn-Key Restaurant w/Full Build Out in North Fresno

Fresno, CA

Located in a well-anchored shopping center in Northeast Fresno, this fully equipped restaurant space offers a prime opportunity for prospective buyers. It features a turn-key operation with all...

$115,000

$115,000

Premier Outdoor Beer Garden & Smokehouse

Marin County, CA

Rare opportunity to acquire a well-established and highly regarded community gathering spot in Marin County. This turnkey operation features a full kitchen, smoker, bar facilities, and one of the...

$100,000

$100,000

Thousand Oaks Korean Bbq Restaurant For Sale

Thousand Oaks, CA

THOUSAND OAKS KOREAN BBQ RESTAURANT FOR SALE Premises: 2700' - 19 cooking tables + patio with BBQ tables Monthly Rent: $3.00 psf + $3500 mo. nnn Parking: Shopping Center Parking Lease Term: 10 yr....

$550,000

$550,000

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: $1,013,997

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Serving Los Angeles County, CA

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3 Subway Sandwich Stores. Great Locations. Enormous Potential.

Santa Clara County, CA

*** REDUCED PRICE *** *** Seller Financing Available *** New Leadership Needed. Strong Operational Mindset Will Thrive. As one of the world's largest quick service restaurant brands, Subway serves...

$230,000

$230,000

Cash Flow: $70,000

Fusion Japanese/Mexican Bistro for Sale in Colton California

Colton, CA

Reduced! Successful and Established Fusion Japanese/Mexican bistro/restaurant for sale in Colton, California (opened in March 2020); with a unique menu (sushi rolls, etc.). Great food and great...

$225,000

$225,000

Absentee Run Gourmet BBQ Restaurant

Riverside County, CA

Contact business broker for more information regarding this BBQ restaurant business for sale located in Riverside area of Southern California. The family owned and operated restaurant is located in a...

$300,000

$300,000

Soul Food: Absentee, 6-Day, Rev $1.17 mil, Netting $380K, Prc $700K

Gardena, CA

• A well-established soul food family restaurant with excellent location on the corner of an intersection, centrally located in a wall-to-wall strip mall with ample parking at the front. • Large sales...

$700,000

$700,000

Cash Flow: $379,236

Turnkey Pizza Franchise in Hollywood

Los Angeles County, CA

Step into ownership of a fully equipped and operational restaurant in a prime Hollywood location with exceptional foot traffic. The 1,150 sq. ft. space features modern leasehold improvements and a...

$395,000

$395,000

Boba Tea Shop - Absentee Owner

Gardena, CA

ANNUAL GROSS: $584,000 (2024) MONTHLY RENT: $4,034 LEASE TERMS: 5 YEARS STORE SIZE: 1,000 SF SEATING CAPACITY: 16-20 OPEN HOURS: 11:30AM-9PM EMPLOYEES: 8 PT WAGE: $12,000/MO. OWNER SINCE: 2019...

$175,000

$175,000

Cash Flow: $80,400

"Pleasanton" Restaurant Business located in a Shopping Mall!

Pleasanton, CA

This restaurant business is located in a Shopping mall that is also close to another shopping mall in the area. It's also near the Stoneridge Creek Park and Tri-Valley Golf Center. The area boasts...

$159,000

$159,000

Japanese Sushi Bar

San Bernardino County, CA

Well established Sushi Restaurant in Busy Traffic area on town . 1700 SF store /Almost Employee running business ....

$250,000

$250,000

Charming Café in Prime San Francisco Location

San Francisco, CA

A rare opportunity to take over a beloved neighborhood café in a high-foot-traffic area of San Francisco. This well-established coffee and sandwich shop is known for its inviting ambiance, quality...

$275,000

$275,000

Absentee run Burmese restaurant for sale in SF south of market

San Francisco, CA

Absentee run Burmese restaurant for sale in San Francisco south of market. Located near Starbucks, high tech companies, Scale AI. They are known for Tea leaf salad. Hand picked tea leaves fermented...

$138,000

$138,000

Profitable Fast Food Restaurant

San Luis Obispo County, CA

Great opportunity to own an established Restaurant with Delivery, Take-Out & Catering. Dine-In space for a dozen tables. Also rents out for Parties! Owner/Operator Income: $94,104 in 2024! Facility...

$199,000

$199,000

Cash Flow: $94,104

Branded Boba shop for sale in Downtown Dublin

Dublin, CA

Branded boba tea shop for sale in Dublin. Located In the heart of Downtown Dublin, it's conveniently located in the same plaza as Supermarket and is close to many other stores (REl, Sprouts, Target,...

$150,000

$150,000

Carmel Valley Profitable Franchise Restaurant Plus Boba/Dessert Cafe

San Diego, CA

This highly profitable specialty restaurant for sale is located in a very prominent Carmel Valley shopping center and FULLY ABSENTEE RUN. A combination of a full service restaurant plus a...

$699,000

$699,000

South Bay Bar with Property – Local Venue w/No Food Service Required!

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Hawthorne, CA

This cozy South Bay bar provides its patrons a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. The venue boasts excellent freeway access, is adjacent to a popular business that attracts customers, and has a large...

$1,100,000

$1,100,000

Cash Flow: $1

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Hungry Howie's Pizza - Bakersfield

Bakersfield, CA

Step into Success with Hungry Howie's Pizza at 2209 Niles Point, Bakersfield, CA 93306! This well-established Hungry Howie's Pizza location in Bakersfield, California, offers an exceptional...

$495,000

$495,000

Profitable 48 Lic Bar- Populated Area-Great Set Up And Big Potential

San Diego County, CA

Here is the ideal neighborhood bar that has been in business for decades! This bar had been owned by a general contractor and is currently owned by a 15 year bar veteran and it shows. This bar is in...

$259,999

$259,999

Fully equipped restaurant with a reasonable rent

San Jose, CA

This profitable restaurant for sale is located a high-traffic area with great visibility in West San Jose. Rent is reasonable. There is ample parking in front and back. It has a strong clientele base...

$160,000

$160,000

A fully equipped restaurant in a busy location

Dublin, CA

A fully equipped restaurant for sale is located at a busy shopping center with high foot traffic. A well-designed dining area. The kitchen has a 12 feet hood, cooers, freezers, dishwasher, and more....

$160,000

$160,000

Stylish restaurant in prime downtown Manhattan Beach

Manhattan Beach, CA

Rare prime downtown Manhattan Beach restaurant with very favorable lease and lease rate. Great revenues and loyal clients. Seller financing a possibility. Serious inquiries only please....

$600,000

$600,000

Established American Fine Dinning Restaurant

Camarillo, CA

DO NOT GO DIRECT CALL FOR APPOINTMENT- Opportunity in the great City of Camarillo. Ventura County’s best for fine dining and its extensive wine selection and using the finest and freshest ingredients....

$540,000

$540,000

Busy Bar in with Live Entertainment and amazing food

Temecula, CA

Welcome to a one-of-a-kind venue perfect for a variety of events and celebrations! This expansive bar offers everything you need for an unforgettable experience, featuring: Gourmet Kitchen: Equipped...

$350,000

$350,000

Established Deli serving Breakfast & Lunch -Located in College Town

San Luis Obispo County, CA

A deli open for breakfast and lunch featuring submarine-style sandwiches and salads. They specialize in submarine-style deli sandwiches, house-made chili, and fried chicken. Quality, flavor, and...

$249,500

$249,500

Cash Flow: $82,000

Estbalished sushi restaurant for sale in SF Castro neighborhood

San Francisco, CA

A hidden gem and authentic sushi restaurant run by a husband-and-wife duo. This establishment has been a staple in the Castro neighborhood for many years. The ambiance is inviting, with decor that...

$175,000

$175,000

Market Sushi

Brea, CA

**Market Sushi Business for Sale – Only $20,000!** Location: Situated in a high-traffic, very busy market with excellent visibility and foot traffic daily. Business Highlights: - Gross Sales:...

$20,000

$20,000

Cash Flow: $40,896

Market Sushi

West Hollywood, CA

Sushi Bar for Sale in High-Traffic Market Business Overview: - Business Hours: 7 AM – 6 PM, 7 days a week - Established: 10 years (Current owner since 05/2015) - Monthly Gross Sales: $28,900 - Monthly...

$50,000

$50,000

Cash Flow: $138,720

Market Sushi-->High volume

Fullerton, CA

**Sushi Bar in a High-Traffic Market** Business Hours: 7 AM – 6 PM, 7 days a week Established: 10 years (Current owner since 01/2024) Monthly Gross Sales: $42,354 Monthly Net Income: $14,648 (Before...

$110,000

$110,000

Cash Flow: $175,776

Family Owned Japanese Restaurant for Sale in San Francisco

San Francisco, CA

Best location and can be covert into another restaurant....

$150,000

$150,000

Beautiful Togo's Franchise in Upscale Shopping Center

Santa Clara County, CA

Terrific price for entering this established and well-respected brand. Great business for owner operator! Opportunities to grow sales. Attractive Unit in longtime location with consistent sales trend....

$125,000

$125,000

Cash Flow: $62,041

Deanna Dube

First Choice Business Brokers LA

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

First Choice Business Brokers is one of the largest business sales organizations in the U.S., listing over $12 Billion in businesses for sale since our foundation in 1994. First Choice Business Brokers specializes in business sales across all industries with transaction sizes from approximately $50,000 to $50 million. First Choice Business Brokers assists business owners in selling their businesses by locating and matching them with a buyer and managing the entire sales process. Additionally, we also work with business buyers to find the right business that meets their purchase criteria. With several offices located throughout the U.S., we have sold thousands of businesses, of all types, confidentially and efficiently through our vast buyer networks.

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The Kabob of all Kabobs!

Pasadena, CA

Presenting "Abu Kabob," an incredible opportunity to turn your business dreams into reality. Located in a prime area of Pasadena, this beautifully established restaurant is perfectly positioned for...

$625,000

$625,000

Selma Pizza Franchise, Price Reduced. Nets $116,000 $45,000 Dn.

Selma, CA

This store was established in 2010. Present owner lives several hours away and he owns 16 other franchises. The store has been absentee operated for over (3) years. The manager in 2024 was Paid...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $116,530

Price Reduction - Orange County - 4.5 Yelp Stars – BBQ Restaurant

Orange County, CA

Price Reduction - Orange County - 4.5 Yelp Stars – BBQ Restaurant - $1.1Million Annual Sales RRC# 5078 Location: Orange County Description: Price Reduced to $195,000 for this highly respected BBQ...

$195,000

$195,000

Long Established Sushi Restaurant in the Heart of the Lake Tahoe

El Dorado County, CA

Long Established Sushi Restaurant in the Heart of the Lake Tahoe – 3,750 sq ft – Great Location RRC# 5039 Location: Lake Tahoe Description: SBA long term loan available to well qualified Buyers for...

$475,000

$475,000

Cash Flow: $131,521

Price Reduced to $210,000 - Popular Pizza Restaurant and Bar

Orangevale, CA

Price Reduced to $210,000 - Popular Pizza Restaurant and Bar in Orangevale, near Sacramento - Beer & Wine License RRC# 4937 Location: Orangevale, near Sacramento Description: Price Reduced to $210,000...

$210,000

$210,000

Cash Flow: $102,270

Established Italian Restaurant/Pizzeria low rent profitable

Westminster, CA

This well-established Italian restaurant has been a beloved fixture in the community for over 50 years, offering authentic Italian cuisine complemented by a selection of fine beer and wine. With a...

$499,000

$499,000

Cash Flow: $192,000

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

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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