Orange County, CA
$325,000
California Restaurants and Food Businesses For Sale
Market Info
Turnkey Baja Fresh in Prime Orange County Location
Baja Fresh in Prime Orange County Location
Orange County, CA
$365,000
Turnkey Asian Fusion Street Food Restaurant
Long Beach, CA
$95,000
Spacious Restaurant + Stage + Outdoor Space in Marin County
Marin County, CA
$290,000
Restaurant and Bar So OC Beach City Short Hours
Orange County, CA
$350,000
Established Indian restaurant for sale in SF Mission off Valencia
San Francisco, CA
$220,000
Most beatiful area near Beach & Down Town Centeral Coast CA
Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA
$459,000
Trendy Beverage & Snack Café – High-Traffic East Bay Location
Fremont, CA
$295,000
Corner Lot Freestanding Restaurant Bar Type 47 License
Campbell, CA
$299,000
Glendale / Eagle Rock Area Bar -Semi-Absentee with No Food Requirement
Glendale, CA
$350,000
Pizza Venue w/Street Visibility on Major Throughway
Hancock, CA
$95,000
"Redwood City" Highly-Recommended Restaurant is Now For Sale!
Redwood City, CA
$175,000
Anaheim Boba Shop near HighSchool 2MinsWalk Established customers base
Anaheim, CA
$95,000
Beverly Hills Restaurant for Sale - High Revenue & Growth Potential
$395,000
Beverly Hills, CA
NOHO Profitable Turnkey Cafe Restaurant for Sale
North Hollywood, CA
$120,000
Own a Slice of Nostalgia - Penny Candy Store
Sutter County, CA
$225,000
Iconic Technologies, Inc.
Iconic Business Technologies, Inc.
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Iconic is a technology-driven M&A advisory platform that helps business owners sell or merge their companies with confidence and efficiency. With over 70 years of combined team experience, more than 200 transactions completed, and over $2 billion in closed deal volume, Iconic focuses on the lower middle market, typically working with companies generating up to $100 million in revenue. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Iconic blends AI-powered buyer sourcing, a proprietary deal-management platform called Iconic Rail, and experienced advisory teams to streamline the sell-side process. Positioned between traditional investment banks and small business brokers, Iconic offers a data-backed, high-touch experience that connects quality sellers with well-matched strategic and financial buyers, delivering faster timelines and stronger outcomes through a modernized M&A process.
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Exceptional Ice Cream Business for Sale – Retail & Wholesale
Berkeley, CA
$124,900
Just Listed - Outstanding Redlands Restaurant / Bar Opportunity!
Redlands, CA
$429,000
Prime Restaurant Location in the Heart of San Francisco’s FiDi
San Francisco, CA
$150,000
Urban Café with Live/Work Income Potential = ZERO RENT
San Diego, CA
$235,000
Sandwich Franchise for sale in Downtown Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
$229,000
Deli Delicious in the Sierra Foothills
Oakhurst, CA
$299,000
Longest continually operating restaurant in Shasta County!
Redding, CA
$1,200,000
High-traffic area luxury food hall in Stanton.
Stanton, CA
$120,000
Fully equipped with great traffic count
$110,000
Norwalk, CA
Market Sushi
Torrance, CA
$87,000
Market Sushi-->High Volume
Pasadena, CA
$120,000
Premium Burger Restaurant $300K
Yuba City, CA
$300,000
Market Sushi
Long Beach, CA
$35,000
Franchise Boba Shop - Busy Plaza, Well Established
Cerritos, CA
$199,000
AAA Location!!! 50 Years Established Pizza Restaurant with B & W,
Orange, CA
$198,000
Prime Restaurant Opportunity in the Heart of Glendora Village!
Glendora, CA
$350,000
Popular Mexican Restaurant in Solano County for sale
Solano County, CA
$300,000
Deli & Catering Restaurant For Sale
San Diego County, CA
$199,000
Established franchise for sale
Chico, CA
$60,000
Turnkey Kitchen and Mediterranean
$49,000
Carson, CA
Sushi | Affluent Area | Strong Sales | Rev Avg. $1.35M+ | Price $650K
Aliso Viejo, CA
$650,000
Beautiful restaurant
San Francisco, CA
$210,000
Turnkey Franchise | Premium Ice Cream Shop | Below-Market Price
Bakersfield, CA
$95,000
Valuable Liquor License Included With Imperial Beach Bar & Grill
Imperial Beach, CA
$275,000
Established , Profitable Beer & Wine Bar in Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
$250,000
20+ YR Distribution Biz - Recurring Revenue, Seller Financing
Chatsworth, CA
$370,000
Dive Bar - Type 48 ABC & Entertainment Permit. Short Hours
Orange County, CA
$365,000
Thai restaurant in sants rosas historic railroad square
Santa Rosa, CA
$244,000
Amy Cole Cole, M&AMI, MBA, CBI, CBB
ABI Business Sales, M&A and Valuations
Serving Contra Costa County, CA
Founded in 1984, ABI is one of the oldest and most highly regarded firms in California specializing in the Valuation, Sale, Merger and Acquisition of privately-held companies. ABI professionals work confidentially with each client and their advisors, to develop custom solutions designed to achieve their objectives and maximize business value. Using a time-tested system, our firm has successfully managed hundreds of transactions for small to mid-market companies across a wide-range of industries. Headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, ABI is licensed in the State of California, with nine M&A affiliates throughout the USA. The firm maintains national and global strategic alliances providing broad access to active investors and acquirers.
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Absentee Run Poke & Teriyaki Restaurant
El Monte, CA
$350,000
Korean Cafe for Sale | $248,000
San Francisco, CA
$248,000
Turn-key Unique Event Venue | Studio City | Real Estate Included
Los Angeles, CA
Open 5.5 Days a Week! High Net Profit · Absentee-Run Poke Restaurant
El Monte, CA
$349,000
Well Known Mexican Restaurant For Sale
Fresno, CA
$95,000
Mrs. Fields Franchise for Sale in Busy Bakersfield Mall
Bakersfield, CA
$15,000
Japanese Sushi with Dining Place
Orange County, CA
$240,000
Well-Established Indian & Nepali Restaurant with Loyal Clientele
Berkeley, CA
$200,000
Charming Turnkey Bakery Opportunity
Riverside, CA
$225,000
Profitable Pizza Restaurant For Sale - 100% financing!
Huntington Beach, CA
$350,000
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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