Glenn County, CA
VERY SUCCESSFUL DELI GRILL BURGERS AND FRIES. JUST OFF I-5 AND 99-W OFF RAMPS. LOTS OF SEATING AND BEER AND WINE BAR.ABC-41 SELLER IS MOVING AND WANTS A GOOD BUYER TO TAKE OVER HIS BUSIENESS. 3,800 AF...
Glenn County, CA
VERY SUCCESSFUL DELI GRILL BURGERS AND FRIES. JUST OFF I-5 AND 99-W OFF RAMPS. LOTS OF SEATING AND BEER AND WINE BAR.ABC-41 SELLER IS MOVING AND WANTS A GOOD BUYER TO TAKE OVER HIS BUSIENESS. 3,800 AF...
$119,000
Cash Flow: $120,000
Sacramento County, CA
An established gem in Fair Oaks where refined American classics meet a lively bar atmosphere. Enjoy our thoughtfully crafted menu featuring beloved favorites, and smoked meats, paired perfectly with...
$250,000
Cash Flow: $81,549
Salinas, CA
Incredible opportunity for a prospective buyer who wants to walk into a successful, profitable and growing venture in the heart of downtown and own a turnkey & popular business with an established...
$575,000
Cash Flow: $215,435
San Leandro, CA
This fast casual restaurant has been a staple in the East Bay for 9 years, boasting steady growth and consistent profitability. Designed for absentee ownership, it's ideal for an investor seeking a...
$188,888
Cash Flow: $94,500
Hemet, CA
Classic Taco Shop in a great location in Hemet, CA. Cheap rent, only $2000! Owner operated for the past 2 years. The hard work to open and get the business started is accomplished, Seller needs to...
$99,988
Cash Flow: $65,000
Cupertino, CA
Significant Price Reduction! Sellers are retiring and moving out of state. A neighborhood restaurant located in a prime section of Cupertino which serves authentic Italian food in a cozy and casual...
$375,000
Cash Flow: $140,000
California
World Traveler Coffee National Franchise Opportunity - SC2192 Financial Information Asking Price: $234,000 Cash Flow: N/A Gross Revenue: N/A Down Payment: $234,000 World Traveler Coffee (WTC) is...
$234,000
Yuba County, CA
Headquartered in Champaign, IL, Jimmy John's was founded in 1983 and now boasts over 2500 units nationwide. In September 2016 a majority stake was sold to Roark Capital, a private equity firm also...
$139,000
Cash Flow: $91,538
Ramona, CA
Iconic family restaurant in the beautiful rural town of Ramona in San Diego North East County, known for its delicious homemade meals using only high-quality fresh ingredients, served with friendly...
$295,000
Cash Flow: $112,303
Nevada County, CA
Incredible Bakery and Cafe Located In An Extremely High Tourism Spot - SC2193 Financial Information Asking Price: $349,000 Cash Flow: $120,000 Gross Revenue: $1,200,000 Down Payment: $349,000 This...
$349,000
Cash Flow: $120,000
Santa Cruz County, CA
Discover a beautifully built-out restaurant in a prime location with like-new equipment purchased in 2022. Situated in scenic Santa Cruz County, this restaurant is currently operating as an Italian...
$159,000
Fresno, CA
Hungry Howie's in Fresno, CA now available....
$350,000
Cash Flow: $110,834
Twentynine Palms, CA
The Rib Co. is a favorite BBQ spot in the valley. They are known for having the tastiest ribs in the area but they also specialize in hand cut choice steaks, seafood, sandwiches, salads, burgers and...
$590,000
Cash Flow: $220,367
$89,999
Fremont, CA
Toluca Lake, CA
PROFITABLE TOLUCA LAKE BURBANK RESTAURANT FOR SALE PROFITABLE TURN KEY EQUIPPED & STAFFED RESTAURANT FOR SALE Premises: Approx. 2450 plus patios Monthly Rent: $9000.00 per month Parking: Exclusive...
$1,250,000
Cash Flow: $385,000
Encino, CA
This burgeoning Encino eatery is the quintessential 5-day deli opportunity that boasts solid earnings despite its abbreviated operating hours. The venue, which is known for its high foot traffic...
$175,000
Cash Flow: $131,973
Dustin Sigall
SD Business Advisors
Serving San Diego County, CA
With over 750 businesses sold nationwide since 2007, our team is the largest and most experienced group of Business Advisors in Southern California. We specialize in selling companies across all industries. From main street to middle-market M&A transactions. We match qualified buyers with quality businesses while maintaining strict confidentiality.
Rancho Mirage, CA
RM Coffee is currently for sale in beautiful Rancho Mirage California. This establishment is known for its exceptional offerings, including a wonderful selection of coffee, drinks, baked goods and...
$575,000
Westley, CA
You could own the taste of Legit. Texas. Barbecue in Westley, CA. The owner-operator is downsizing. This is a legacy location. The restaurant (s) are offered for sale with immediate operational...
$20,000
Placerville, CA
You could own the taste of Legit. Texas. Barbecue in Placerville, CA. The Multi-unit owner-operator is downsizing and Restaurant is offered for sale with immediate operational opportunity—great...
$50,000
California
Own an existing, successful fondue restaurant supported by 50-years of YoY success and a legacy brand name. Path to Ownership: This is an established corporate operation looking to transfer to...
$1,005,616
Long Beach, CA
The Long Beach Area bar caters to a diverse community with a host of near nightly events that include karaoke, shows and dancing. The venue boasts a stellar location with excellent visibility,...
$275,000
Cash Flow: $122,262
Riverside County, CA
$199,000
Riverside County, CA
$150,000
San Diego County, CA
$199,995
$3,500,000
Truckee, CA
Orange County, CA
$350,000
Mission Viejo, CA
$59,000
Huntington Beach, CA
$98,000
Orange County, CA
$190,000
Los Angeles, CA
$250,000
Pasadena, CA
$109,000
San Diego, CA
$200,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$969,000
Alameda County, CA
$200,000
Moorpark, CA
$35,000
$135,000
Stanton, CA
Thousand Oaks, CA
$60,000
San Mateo County, CA
$750,000
Van Nuys, CA
$110,000
Studio City, CA
$395,000
Anaheim, CA
$399,000
Pleasant Hill, CA
$380,000
Torrance, CA
$120,000
Santa Monica, CA
$969,000
Matt Sadati
Liberty Business Advisors of San Francisco Inc.
Serving San Francisco County, CA
Liberty Business Advisors of San Francisco is a multi lingual business broker firm in California.
Alameda County, CA
$390,000
San Diego County, CA
$3,800,000
$1,500,000
San Diego, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
$129,000
San Diego, CA
$119,999
Oxnard, CA
$370,000
Napa County, CA
$975,000
Fountain Valley, CA
$55,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$999,500
El Monte, CA
$99,000
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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