Mill Valley, CA
$155,000
Mill Valley, CA
$155,000
Rowland Heights, CA
$575,000
Ventura, CA
$495,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,865,000
San Diego County, CA
$89,000
Alameda County, CA
$299,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$145,000
San Francisco, CA
$236,000
Milpitas, CA
$198,000
Los Angeles, CA
$1,300,000
Los Angeles, CA
$800,000
Newark, CA
$125,000
San Clemente, CA
$270,000
Millbrae, CA
$250,000
San Diego County, CA
$1,200,000
Isleton, CA
$69,000
Moe Bousaid
First Choice Business Brokers
Serving Orange County, CA
Since 1994 First Choice Business Brokers Las Vegas has created successful Business Sale Transactions by: - A consultive approach with both Buyer and Seller from valuation through transfer of ownership, always creating a win-win outcome. - Negotiating between Buyer and Seller by keeping their end goal in mind which is a smooth transition of ownership with terms that are acceptable to both. - Facilitating the sale by being a conduit of information between Buyer and Seller. - Navigating the process between Buyer, Seller, Closing Entity and Lenders. We listen, apply our knowledge, and prioritize your needs. From inquiry to close we are committed to confidentially serving our clients. If you're looking to buy or sell a business, don't settle for anything less than our professional, experienced business intermediaries. Business owners, when it is time to reap the rewards of your years of hard work, plan to enhance your business' value with effective pre-sale planning , market positioning and optimized deal structure. Your approach to selling your business will determine your legacy. Our passionate team of professionals and our comprehensive processes will get the job done.
San Diego, CA
$99,000
Moraga, CA
$349,000
Granada Hills, CA
$285,000
Riverside County, CA
$395,000
Long Beach, CA
$450,000
San Jose, CA
$180,000
Riverside, CA
$375,000
Riverside County, CA
$380,000
San Bernardino County, CA
$350,000
Modesto, CA
$160,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$99,000
San Jose, CA
$180,000
San Diego County, CA
$137,000
Santa Rosa, CA
$250,000
Alameda County, CA
$885,000
Alameda County, CA
$850,000
Oxnard, CA
$97,000
Marin County, CA
$295,000
San Francisco, CA
$220,000
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$1,150,000
Costa Mesa, CA
$349,000
Carson, CA
$80,000
Mount Laguna, CA
$280,000
Carpinteria, CA
$499,000
San Joaquin County, CA
$99,000
Livermore, CA
$1,198,000
Yorba Linda, CA
$195,000
San Luis Obispo, CA
$75,000
Brigitte H
Keller William Realty Studio City
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Brigitte H - 310 801 0705
Wildomar, CA
$900,000
Arcadia, CA
$195,000
San Diego, CA
$499,000
Los Angeles, CA
$199,000
Riverside County, CA
$25,000
Santa Cruz, CA
$399,000
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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