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Well-Established Chinese Restaurant/Cafe operating for over 15 years

Rowland Heights, CA

Well-Established Chinese Restaurant/Cafe in Rowland Height's Puente Hills Town Center. This respectable business has been operating for over 15 years. They sit right on Colima Road giving great...

$180,000

$180,000

Established Restaurant/Bar; $3 Million+ Sales; $300,000+ Profit

California

Established Restaurant/Bar; $3 Million+ Sales; $300,000+ Profit; Excellent Long Term Lease RRC# 5065 Location: Central Coast Description: This uniquely designed restaurant bar and entertainment venue...

$495,000

$495,000

Cash Flow: $300,000

Established Premiere Catering Company with $9 Million Sales

California

Established Premiere Catering Company with $9 Million Sales in 15,000-20,000 Square Foot Building RRC# 5060 Location: Northern California Description: This well established company has been in...

$2,195,000

$2,195,000

Lounge Restaurant w/41 ABC Liquor License 75 Seats - SC2212

California

N. Californian Lounge Restaurant w/41 ABC Liquor License 75 Seats - SC2212 Financial Information Asking Price: $321,000 Cash Flow: On request Gross Revenue: $375,000 Down Payment: $321,000 This...

$321,000

$321,000

Successful Pizzeria in a Desirable Location with Huge Upside

Alameda County, CA

Profitable Pizza Restaurant with Reasonable Rent in Desirable Tri-Valley Location RRC# 5067 Location: Desirable Alameda County City on Major Thoroughfare Description: This locally-loved, family-owned...

$175,000

$175,000

Ramen Restaurant in Prime LA Downtown

Los Angeles, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational, high-grossing ramen restaurant located in one of Downtown LA’s busiest commercial corridors. Established in 2023, the restaurant operates 7...

$320,000

$320,000

"Downtown Palo Alto" Restaurant for SALE with Cheap Rent!

Palo Alto, CA

This restaurant is located in Downtown Palo Alto near El Camino Park, Apple Palo Alto, and Johnson Park. It's a busy area that gets constant high foot traffic with lots of opportunities to grow. A...

$218,000

$218,000

Ice Cream La Michoacana for Sale in Visalia, Ca!

Visalia, CA

Not all La Michoacana's are the same. This one shows pride of ownership and profit year over year. The quality is apparent through the ingredients used the the process utilized to create the perfect...

$400,000

$400,000

Ice Cream La Michoacana For Sale in Anaheim!

Anaheim, CA

Not all La Michoacana's are the same. This one shows pride of ownership and profit year over year. The quality is apparent through the ingredients used the the process utilized to create the perfect...

$250,000

$250,000

Drive Thru Burger Place corner unit, Good Profit & Good Location

San Bernardino, CA

High-Volume Corner Drive-Thru – Strong Sales & Profit | Manager-Run. Well-located corner drive-thru with excellent visibility and strong sales. The business is fully staffed, including an experienced...

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Cash Flow: $350,000

Fully Equipped Wholesale Bakery - Perfect for Expansion or New Owner!

San Jose, CA

A great opportunity to take over rich tradition of 40 plus years of owner crafting well-known recipe for baking bread and/or croissants. Former distributor for COSTCO and WHOLEFOODS now needs a new...

$500,000

$500,000

Cash Flow: $23,000

Sizzler Franchise - 100% Employee Run - High Gross - High Net

Los Angeles County, CA

Sizzler Franchise, well-established, short hours, 100% absentee owned and 100% employee operated, turn key, fully functional franchised restaurant, desirable and upscale community of San Fernando...

$595,000

$595,000

Cash Flow: $222,303

Own Your Own Coffee & Sandwich Shop - Prime location!

San Jose, CA

This is an excellent opportunity to take over rich tradition of 40 plus years of crafting best ingredients for one of the Bay Areas favorite Vietnamese sandwich spot. Located in the heart of...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $55,000

Update: Tasting Room Assets/FF&E + Lease - Wine/Bar/Cafe/Hospitality

$199,000 - Sacramento, CA

$199,000

Sacramento, CA

Mexican Restaurant, Beer & Wine LOUNGE with Billiard Tables, low Rent

Covina, CA

This Mexican Restaurant & Beer & Wine LOUNGE has Full Kitchen with 2 Hoods, one hood is missing a motor never been since restaurant open for business, subject restaurant is also A freestanding...

$89,000

$89,000

Prime Glendale Turnkey Market & Cafe Opportunity

Glendale, CA

Prime Glendale Turnkey Market & Cafe Opportunity, Fully Equipped & Ready to Grow! Now is your chance to own a fully built-out food market or cafe in the heart of Glendale's bustling commercial...

$219,000

$219,000

Nanda M&AMI, CBI

Acacia Group, Inc.

Serving Santa Clara County, CA

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Profitable Chinese restaurant on El Camino Real with a patio

Sunnyvale, CA

A well established Chinese restaurant for sale is located at a great visible location near two busy throrughfares. A patio. Ample parking. A well-designed dining area consists of tables, chairs,...

$380,000

$380,000

Artesia 3,000SF Korean Restaurant 200K

Artesia, CA

Exclusive Listing This well-known Korean seafood restaurant, which the same owner has successfully operated for 26 years at the same location, continues to thrive. The owner is planning to retire next...

$200,000

$200,000

Once in a lifetime Opportunity

West Hollywood, CA

Here is your Golden opportunity to own a Super profitable Restaurant/Bar Business in West Hollywood, This is a super profitable Restaurant Business which offers outstanding and delicious High End...

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

Cash Flow: $600,000

Palo Alto – Poke Restaurant with Type-1 Hood in Kitchen

Palo Alto, CA

Located in the heart of downtown Palo Alto, this well-established poke restaurant sits just steps away from Stanford University, top tech company campuses, and high-end retail destinations. The area...

$220,000

$220,000

Great American Cookies Franchise - Absentee Ran & Profitable

Temecula, CA

Great American Cookies Franchise for sale in Riverside County. Consider the opportunity of owning a Great American Cookie Franchise right in the heart of Temecula, CA. Situated in a premium location...

$99,000

$99,000

Cash Flow: $34,000

Established Pizza Restaurant in High Traffic SF Neighborhood

San Francisco, CA

Established Pizza Restaurant in High Traffic San Francisco Neighborhood RRC# 5075 Location: San Francisco Description: Pizza restaurant opportunity available in a densely populated residential and...

$295,000

$295,000

Dessert Franchise in an excellent location

La Mirada, CA

This is a frozen yogurt franchise store located in a busy shopping center with multiple anchor tenants. Good visibility from a major street. This franchise is similar to the Yogurt Land concept with...

$70,000

$70,000

Fast-casual franchise in a prime location / formerly corporate-owned

Los Angeles County, CA

Chicken wing franchise opportunity offering a different flavor with custom sauces not commonly found in the fast-casual-food restaurants. The unique taste drives new business and keeps current...

$330,000

$330,000

Cash Flow: $102,000

Turnkey Bakery for sale in Woodland Hills

$95,000 - Los Angeles, CA

$95,000

Los Angeles, CA

Priced to sell: Pizza Restaurant in busy plaza. Wendy Dr

Thousand Oaks, CA

Low Rent: $5,028 including NNN Established restaurant for sale. Everything in tip top condition. Turnkey Deal 1,200 square foot Contact for details...

$120,000

$120,000

Turn Your Passion For Baking Into Profits

Orange County, CA

Established Home-Based Bakery Business For Sale Are you ready to own a thriving bakery business with a stellar reputation and instant revenue? This is your chance to step into a sweet opportunity and...

$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $110,000

Convenient store & Deli shop for sale in SF Bernal Heights

San Francisco, CA

convenient store and Deli shop for sale in Bernal heights in San Francisco. Located in bustling commercial street surrounded by reteil shops, restaurants, walgreen. Approximately 1800 square feet with...

$79,000

$79,000

Bistro and Cake House in Studio City ( On Hold )

Studio City, CA

This is a sale of a Bistro and Cake House in the City of Studio City. Business is located in The Center at Coldwater Retail Center with neighbor tenants such as Five Guys , Western Bagel , Go Greek...

$395,000

$395,000

Profitable Turnkey Boba Tea Drinks – Prime High Traffic Location

Westminster, CA

Contact today for more information! Fill out the CONTACT FORM to the right of this listing to automatically receive an NDA you can e-sign to speed up this process. Then send proof of funds (you may...

$220,000

$220,000

Japanese Sushi Restaurant in Moorpark

Moorpark, CA

1,686 SF. 8 seats at the Sushi Bar, 30 seats in the dining room, and 12 seats at the booth. Base rent: $4,630.00. CAM: $1,108.00. The lease expires on March 31, 209, with a 5-year option. 13' Hood and...

$600,000

$600,000

Chinese restaurant is in an upscale neighborhood- a reasonable rent

Los Gatos, CA

A Chinese restaurant is in an upscale neighborhood . It is in a prime busy location with other notable retail stores. The shopping center provides ample parking spaces. A cozy dining area and an...

$238,000

$238,000

Branded pizza restaurant for sale near UC Berkeley

Berkeley, CA

Established pizza restaurant for sale near UC Berkeley. Located just blocks from UC Berkeley campus south side. Lease amount is $8700. Can convert into another concept or keep the brand. Average gross...

$195,000

$195,000

Vietnamese street food + Boba restaurant for sale in Sacramento l

Sacramento, CA

Cozy boba shop for sale in little Saigon of Sacramento. They make authentic Vietnamese street snacks and colorful milk teas. Located in Stockton Blvd in Sacramento is a vibrant neighborhood known for...

$110,000

$110,000

Asian BBQ and hot pot restaurant for sale in SF outer sunset

San Francisco, CA

Asian hot pot restaurant for sale in San Francisco outer sunset. Authentic Hong Kong BBQ with roast duck and pork in a spacious, airy setting. There are plenty of whole ducks hanging in the window...

$248,000

$248,000

Turnkey Ice Cream Shop with Coffee Option High-Traffic Mall – $99,800

$99,800 - Mission Viejo, CA

$99,800

Mission Viejo, CA

Japanese and Korean Fusion restaurant for sale near Airport and Casino

San Bruno, CA

Japanese and Korean restaurant for sale in San Bruno. Cozy late-night sushi and Korean fusion with vibrant menu presentations. Located strategically near SF airport and casino. Fully operational,...

$268,000

$268,000

Quick Service Cafe (Boba & Food)

Riverside, CA

Hybrid Boba & Food Cafe for Sale – Prime Riverside College Area Location | 25 Years in Operation This well-established cafe has been operating under the same business name at the same location since...

$225,000

$225,000

Cash Flow: $158,280

Only 50K Down! Seller Financing! Growing Popular To Go Pizza Franchise

Fresno, CA

SALES ARE UP 7.7% IN 2025 CURRENTLY!!! Great Location with plenty of parking. Excellent opportunity for a hardworking individual wanting to be their own Boss and Own an Established Franchise!! This...

$129,000

$129,000

Popular Take Out Pizza Franchise, Owner Operator Can Net $165,043!

Fresno, CA

Amazing Location! This is a long established Take Out Pizza Franchise opened in 2007. This store is currently absentee operated. Owner only does paperwork and deposits. This store is ideal for an...

$599,000

$599,000

Cash Flow: $165,043

Well-established and profitable SF Peninsula Business For Sale

San Carlos, CA

Excellent opportunity to own a well-established and profitable business in a prime Peninsula location. Located on the always bustling Laurel Street in downtown San Carlos, The Cask Wine and Cheese Bar...

$600,000

$600,000

Rolled Ice-cream & Bubble Waffle

Van Nuys, CA

Unlock the door to your future with this Money Making Machine with unique and absentee run Rolled Ice-cream business, boasting an average profit margin of nearly 40%. Seller is currently taking home...

$429,000

$429,000

Cash Flow: $180,000

Thriving Restaurant in Prime Sacramento Location

Sacramento, CA

Business Opportunity: Thriving Restaurant in Prime Sacramento Location Overview: Step into this profitable, established Indian restaurant nestled in one of Sacramento’s busiest corridors. Boasting a...

$155,000

$155,000

Established in a Thriving Location

Sacramento, CA

Thriving Thai Restaurant in Prime Midtown Sacramento Location Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to own a well-established Thai restaurant located in the heart of Midtown Sacramento. Positioned on...

$85,000

$85,000

Ron Matheson

WebsiteClosers.com

Serving Fresno County, CA

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For Sale: Subway Sandwich Franchise - Located In Busy Plaza - Jackson

Jackson, CA

This Subway Sandwich Shop is located in a bustling plaza, surrounded by major grocery stores, popular retail shops, and numerous small businesses that drive consistent foot traffic throughout the day....

$120,000

$120,000

Popular Gourmet Sandwich Shop with Beer and Wine Close to Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz County, CA

Here’s your chance to own a truly unique and profitable small business near the Santa Cruz coast and surfing beaches. This fast casual sandwich shop has built a strong local following by delivering...

$448,000

$448,000

Cash Flow: $190,000

Downtown Walnut Creek Restaurant Buildings for Sale!

Walnut Creek, CA

Walnut Creek, CA

Steven Mesita

AYANA RETAIL

Well-Established Commercial Bakery

Orange County, CA

For over 35 years, this well-known Commercial Bakery has been providing fresh, high-quality bread and other home-made baked goods to the top restaurants, bars, country clubs, hotels, and the like...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $55,000

Waterfront Asian Restaurant w/ Full Sushi Bar & Full Liquor Bar

Long Beach, CA

Waterfront Asian themed restaurant that is currently in full operation with full sushi bar and a WOK cook line and full grill cook line(huge kitchen), 2 fully built out bar areas, Type 47 full liquor...

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Restaurant Opportunity In Marina District of San Francisco

San Francisco, CA

Restaurant Opportunity In Marina District of San Francisco RRC# 5082 Location: San Francisco Description: An exceptional opportunity to acquire a fully equipped, well-designed restaurant in one of San...

$150,000

$150,000

Jimboy’s Restaurant, Asset sale on Marconi Ave.

Sacramento, CA

Jimboy’s Restaurant, Asset sale on Marconi Ave. RRC# 5080 Location: 4245 Marconi Ave. #101, Sacramento Description: The turn key business is located off the busy corner of Marconi Ave. Eastern Blvd...

$69,000

$69,000

Mars Bar/Restaurant – Iconic SoMa Venue w/ Full Liquor & Entertainment

San Francisco, CA

Mars Bar & Restaurant – Iconic SoMa Venue with Full Liquor & Entertainment License, Spacious Patio RRC# 5076 Location: 798 Brannan Street, San Francisco Description: Incredible opportunity to acquire...

$400,000

$400,000

"SF Downtown Berkeley" Restaurant for Sale in PRIME Location!

Berkeley, CA

Imagine yourself running your own restaurant in one of Berkeley's most coveted locations! This established 1,800 square foot restaurant sits right in the heart of downtown Berkeley on bustling...

$99,000

$99,000

Established & Turnkey Restaurant WITH FULL 47 Liquor License

Lancaster, CA

Well Established restaurant of over 20 years in a high traffic location. Liquor license and inventory included in price. Don't let this one get away. Available by appointment only. DO NOT DISTURB...

$250,000

$250,000

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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