Buena Park, CA
$399,000
Buena Park, CA
$399,000
Mission Viejo, CA
$130,000
Orange County, CA
$180,000
Brea, CA
$20,000
Fullerton, CA
$110,000
Orange County, CA
$195,000
Westminster, CA
$499,000
Huntington Beach, CA
$250,000
Laguna Beach, CA
$695,000
Orange County, CA
$410,000
Available in California
$500,000
Orange County, CA
$780,000
Los Alamitos, CA
$425,000
La Habra, CA
$85,000
Irvine, CA
$195,000
Orange County, CA
$900,000
Zaihua (Daniel) Hu, MBA, CABB, IBBA
CURB
Serving Orange County, CA
Daniel Hu is a Los Angeles-based Business Broker and Capital Strategy Advisor with 20+ years of leadership in corporate investment, M&A, and cross-border business development. He partners with small to mid-sized business owners, entrepreneurs, and investors to facilitate strategic acquisitions, exit planning, and capital access. With a USC MBA and an early background in industrial automation, Daniel has led high-performing teams at a $300M publicly traded e-commerce company, launched consumer brands, and structured exclusive distribution deals. Today, his work focuses on helping clients grow or exit through tailored business sales, financing solutions, and IPO readiness. Licensed in both real estate and mortgage (DRE #02254646 | NMLS #2695914), Daniel provides integrated services covering business transfer, commercial property, and funding. His strong ties in both U.S. and Chinese markets make him an ideal partner for clients seeking local execution with global insight. * IPO Incubation & Capital Market Acceleration Elevate your business with our comprehensive IPO Incubation Program, designed to streamline your journey to the public markets. Key Features: -Expert Guidance: Led by seasoned Wall Street professionals and alumni from top institutions. -End-to-End Support: From pre-IPO planning to post-listing strategies, including financial structuring, legal compliance, and investor relations. -Strategic Partnerships: Access to top-tier investors and funds. -Innovative Solutions: Leverage our AI-driven IPO solutions to enhance success rates and optimize capital strategies. -Performance-Based Model: Our "success-first" approach aligns with your goals, reducing upfront financial pressures. -Embark on your IPO journey with confidence, backed by a team committed to maximizing your enterprise's value and market presence.
Fullerton, CA
$100,000
Buena Park, CA
$295,000
Fullerton, CA
$1,450,000
Costa Mesa, CA
$275,000
Available Nationwide
$250,000
Irvine, CA
$299,000
Costa Mesa, CA
$119,000
Orange County, CA
$199,000
La Palma, CA
$269,000
Newport Beach, CA
$250,000
Orange County, CA
$150,000
San Clemente, CA
$549,000
Garden Grove, CA
$499,000
Buena Park, CA
$500,000
Available in California
$300,000
Irvine, CA
$299,000
Santa Ana, CA
$600,000
Orange County, CA
$1,250,000
Anaheim, CA
$168,000
Available in California
$250,000
Ladera Ranch, CA
$149,000
Laguna Niguel, CA
$395,000
Irvine, CA
$160,000
Irvine, CA
Cash Flow: $381,235
Anaheim Hills, CA
$199,000
Anaheim, CA
$175,000
Cypress, CA
$99,000
Fountain Valley, CA
$160,000
John Garland
John Garland Real Estate
Serving Orange County, CA
Our niche seems to trending toward the auto-related businesses: auto body (one should close within the next 2-weeks) and auto repair (mechanic shops) businesses (we currently have two for sale and another possibly sold). We have a plating business in escrow and recently closed a laundry business.
Placentia, CA
$300,000
Available Nationwide
$250,000
Anaheim, CA
$120,000
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
$49,000
Anaheim, CA
$87,000
Huntington Beach, CA
$175,000
Santa Ana, CA
$189,900
Anaheim, CA
$175,000
Yorba Linda, CA
$70,000
Orange, CA
$115,000
Costa Mesa, CA
$125,000
Available in California
$150,000
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 Orange County and aggregated financial data to help you compare and evaluate individual restaurant businesses.
Market Snapshot
Number of Businesses Analyzed |
210 |
Median Asking Price |
$259,500 |
Median Reported Revenue |
$610,000 |
Median Reported Earnings |
$100,000 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
Orange County, CA Restaurant Valuation Multiples
Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
Lower Quartile |
0.29 |
1.81 |
Median |
0.46 |
2.31 |
Upper Quartile |
0.62 |
3.05 |
Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
Read the Report:
Restaurant Business Valuation Multiples and Financial Benchmarks
FAQs
How much does it cost to buy a restaurant in Orange County?
The median asking price for restaurants in Orange County, CA is $259,500. 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?
Median revenue of restaurant businesses listed for sale in Orange County is $610,000, while the median reported owner’s discretionary earnings is $100,000. Earnings can vary greatly depending on the type of restaurant, location, management efficiency, and market demand.
How are restaurants in Orange County 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 Orange County restaurant business listings, revenue multiples range from 0.29 to 0.62, with the median at 0.46. Earnings multiples range from 1.81 to 3.05, with the median at 2.31. This means restaurants in Orange County are valued, on average, around 0.46 times annual revenue, and 2.31 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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