California
$550,000
California
$550,000
Irvine, CA
$220,000
Pasadena, CA
$400,000
Los Angeles, CA
$99,000
Pacifica, CA
$65,000
Stanton, CA
$149,000
Oakland, CA
$150,000
Alameda County, CA
$220,000
San Francisco, CA
$245,000
Foothill Ranch, CA
$240,000
Larkspur, CA
$325,000
San Francisco, CA
$125,000
San Francisco, CA
$280,000
Glendale, CA
$155,000
La Puente, CA
$150,000
Stockton, CA
$175,000
Wasim Rahman
TNW BUSINESS BROKERS
Serving San Francisco County, CA
TNW Business Brokerage has been in the business since 2003 and committed to work diligently with every client as an advocate provide a comprehensive consultative approach to each and every business transaction.
Woodland Hills, CA
$250,000
Orange County, CA
$149,000
Los Angeles, CA
$179,000
Sacramento County, CA
$195,000
Oakland, CA
$220,000
Artesia, CA
$249,000
San Leandro, CA
$220,000
Solano County, CA
$349,000
Fullerton, CA
$249,000
San Diego County, CA
$135,000
Redondo Beach, CA
$199,000
Alameda County, CA
$170,000
Santa Barbara County, CA
$135,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$350,000
San Jose, CA
$650,000
Los Angeles, CA
$185,000
San Jose, CA
$168,000
Pleasanton, CA
$850,000
Lakewood, CA
$275,000
Escondido, CA
$179,999
Burbank, CA
$830,000
Los Angeles, CA
$295,000
Granite Bay, CA
$80,000
San Jose, CA
$99,000
Montebello, CA
$250,000
Truckee, CA
$650,000
San Francisco, CA
$128,000
San Marcos, CA
$109,000
Jeff Similien
Green Life Business Group
Serving San Diego County, CA
We are committed to enhancing the public’s perception of Realtors/Brokers within the Cannabis Industry through continuous education, fully developing our talents, and embracing challenges. Our unwavering dedication to transparency, ethical business practices, and continuous improvement has not only helped us maintain our status as industry leaders but has also positioned us for further growth and recognition. Drew Mathews is the founder of the Nation’s Largest Cannabis Business Brokerage, with Green Life Business being awarded the 2023 Best Business Matchmaker Award at the prestigious Benzinga Cannabis Awards. At Green Life Business Group, Inc., we’re not just about closing deals; we’re about fostering growth, promoting integrity, and leading by example in the Cannabis Industry. Join us as we continue to pave the way forward, shaping the future of cannabis business transactions with expertise, trust, and unmatched dedication.
Alameda County, CA
$79,000
Santa Ana, CA
$175,000
Los Angeles, CA
$1,300,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$135,000
Upland, CA
$695,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$199,000
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. |
Read the Report:
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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