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California Restaurants and Food Businesses For Sale

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Francise Food Restaurant

Solano County, CA

Very Popular Franchise food Restaurant SDE- waiting on P&L from seller Seller claiming 25K net income per month Sales - 92K/month Store size- 2000 SF Rent - 4660 incl NNN Lease valid until - 2034 plus...

$599,000

$599,000

Prime Location/E2 possible

Buena Park, CA

Korean Live Fish Sashimi/Sushi restaurant. Orange County. Square Footage: 2,080 s.f. Lease: 2023 first option excised within 2 x 5-year options remaining Features: SBA Loan/E2 Visa Eligible: Great...

$500,000

$500,000

Inviting Neighborhood Restaurant

Santa Barbara County, CA

Situated in a high-traffic shopping district, this well-regarded restaurant is celebrated for its handcrafted dishes, farm-fresh ingredients, and a curated selection of locally brewed beer and wine....

$120,000

$120,000

Craving Success? Dive into this Mediterranean-American Fusion Dream!

Riverside County, CA

Own a thriving DRIVE-THRU restaurant in Southwest Riverside, perfectly positioned to capture booming traffic headed for Southern California's renowned resort area. **Here's why this is a golden...

$399,000

$399,000

Cash Flow: $250,000

Polk Gulch Wine Bar For Sale

San Francisco County, CA

Ground level: +/- 800 SF Lower level: +/- 575 SF FEATURES: • Turn-key Wine Bar • Type 42 liquor license • Recently renovated • High foot traffic • Wine Cellar • Additional Storage • Nearby businesses...

$150,000

$150,000

Karaoke Bar in city of Arcadia for Sale

Arcadia, CA

Nestled in a prime "Gold Mine" area, this charming bar spans approximately 900 sqft and has been a beloved gathering spot for over more then 20 years. Welcoming both new and old friends. It offers a...

$120,000

$120,000

Good Income Poke & Ramen in big Showing area

Riverside County, CA

Cute Poke store 1100SF /$3600 Rent /m Husband and wife stay 10 am to 3 pm in store...

$180,000

$180,000

Cash Flow: $100,000

Beautiful full liquor restaurant opportunity in downtown Hermosa

Hermosa Beach, CA

This beautifully appointed restaurant is located in prime downtown Hermosa Beach. Fully-equipped kitchen. Type 47 liquor license. Large bar area with 12 tap tower. Live entertainment permitted....

$440,000

$440,000

Gourmet Soup and Sandwich Eatery For Sale

Santa Cruz County, CA

Equipment and Space to Explore your Own Unique Concept! Award-winning food with a loyal customer base and a fun, casual atmosphere is available in a prime mid-county shopping center. Recent...

$95,000

$95,000

Mid-Wilshire Cocktail Bar w/No Food Required – Ideal Accessibility!

Los Angeles, CA

This cozy and intimate lounge offers a relaxed environment for those seeking a low-key night out in the city. With its soft lighting, comfortable seating, and warm atmosphere, it's an ideal spot to...

$525,000

$525,000

Cash Flow: $133,888

Santa Monica Area Bar with Kitchen – Stellar Freeway Access

Santa Monica, CA

This bar with a full kitchen is located in the greater Santa Monica area. The bar is widely considered to be the best in the area and is known for its menu offerings and convivial atmosphere. The menu...

$425,000

$425,000

Cash Flow: $30,561

Charming Café

Santa Barbara County, CA

Nestled in a charming Central California tourist town that draws over 1.5 million visitors annually, this beloved café is known for its warm atmosphere, attentive service, and diverse menu. Guests...

$875,000

$875,000

Great Profit Restaurant with Beer & Wine

San Bernardino, CA

Vegan Restaurant with great profit and Beer and Wine license , Opened 4 years ago and it has a great customer base and plus is close to Hospitals , Many businesses , Government offices and so on....

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $190,000

A Business with "Location,Location,Location!

Placer County, CA

Established in 2013 and located directly across the street from Kings Beach State Beach- Lake Tahoe with high tourist and traffic year round. The business is well established in the community and...

$550,000

$550,000

Cash Flow: $113,000

Subway Sandwich Restaurant (Fremont)

Fremont, CA

Description: Subway is an American multinational restaurant franchise that specializes in submarine sandwiches, wraps, salads, and drinks. With 20,603 locations in more than 100 countries and...

$375,000

$375,000

Established local restaurant with Type 47 ABC license in Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, CA

Freestanding 3000 SF facility in central Santa Cruz location with full bar and off-street parking. Dining and entertaining options include indoor (air-conditioned) outdoor (covered) and at the bar,...

$350,000

$350,000

Rick Rayl, CBB, CBI

Transworld Business Advisors Coachella Valley

Serving Riverside County, CA

In today’s economy, there are more people looking to buy and sell businesses than ever before. When a company owner needs to sell their business, they can’t just stick a for sale sign in the window. They need the assistance of a business broker to locate and vet potential buyers. On the other side, buyers rely on the broker to help facilitate the process of evaluating potential businesses and franchises for sale. A Transworld Business Advisor is the solution for both scenarios. Transworld Business Advisors focus on three core concepts: business brokerage, franchise consulting and franchise development. The History Of Transworld Business Advisors Established in 1979, Transworld Business Advisors was originally founded in South Florida by Don (a 30 year IBM executive) and his wife Bonnie Parrish. It quickly grew to the largest business brokerage in the U.S. Although the company was thriving, CEO Andrew Cagnetta envisioned even more growth. It wasn’t long before United Franchise Group CEO Ray Titus and Cagnetta teamed up to form a partnership and offer Transworld Business Advisors as a franchise. With over 25 years in franchising, Ray provided the leadership under United Franchise Group, which is home to award winning franchises such as Signarama, Fully Promoted (formally EmbroidMe), Experimac, SuperGreen Solutions, VentureX, and Jon Smith Subs. Andy provided the business brokerage industry experience. Their symbiotic relationship helped grow the Transworld franchise into more than 100 franchisees around the world. Transworld Business Advisors is headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida. Our state of the art training facility has helped thousands of entrepreneurs achieve their dream of business ownership. Transworld Business Advisors Today For over thirty-five years, Transworld has specialized in the sale of businesses and commercial real estate. Today Transworld Business Advisors is a global network of brokers offering a turnkey solution for those that want to build a solid business and future for themselves while maintaining a balanced quality of life. With our comprehensive training programs, full marketing support, and local field support, you won’t have to start from scratch. Our trained experts and mentors will help you every step of the way. Awards And Recognition Logos of Awards Transworld Business Advisors has been awarded several accolades including: Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 2014 and their special categories for top home-based and fastest growing franchise systems Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2013 Fastest Growing Franchise Franchise Times 200 Transworld Allegiances International Business Brokers Association, Inc. International Franchise Association

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Deli and Pizza restaurant-long established - great rent-full kitchen

Poway, CA

Are you ready to step into the flavorful world of Deli and Pizza restaurant ownership? This beloved family-run eatery is up for grabs, and it’s more than just a business it’s high volume deli ready...

$139,999

$139,999

Brewery & Restaurant (Santa Clara County)

Santa Clara County, CA

Description: This brewery and restaurant offers a variety of craft beers brewed on-site, along with a menu featuring pub-style fare and American cuisine. The establishment takes pride in its...

$375,000

$375,000

Ramen, Sushi, and Thai Restaurant in Downtown Long Beach

Long Beach, CA

The restaurant is in the center of Downtown Long Beach, near the Convention Center, Aquarium of Pacific, Well-known Hotels, Many office buildings, and apartments. The restaurant has two levels: the...

$320,000

$320,000

Pizza/ sandwiches/ kebob restaurant.

Sunland, CA

Great location on the most traveled Blvd in Sunland. It is surrounded by a mix of commercial, residential and retail stores. The building size is 1,000+ SF; rent is $2,530/Mo NNN included. Gross sales...

$75,000

$75,000

Cash Flow: $68,075

Historic Restaurant For Sale

Camino, CA

This business located along the historic Pony Express Trail has been around for decades. Located inside of a building that is a registered California landmark you can feel the history all throughout...

$450,000

$450,000

Cash Flow: $180,000

Well-Established Japanese Restaurant for Sale

Contra Costa County, CA

• Turnkey Business • Opened 5 Days a Week 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM • Can Open for Lunch for Potential Income • Rent $3,600/Month (Water & Garbage Included) • Outside Patio Space Available • Spacious...

$138,000

$138,000

Rare Irvine 2nd Gen Turnkey Restaurant

Irvine, CA

NEW TO MARKET - DO NOT DISTURB EMPLOYEES - KEY MONEY ASSET SALE - CALL BROKER FOR PRICING *This 1,500sf turnkey restaurant opportunity comes fully equipped with newer modern kitchen including a Type 1...

$299,000

$299,000

Night club w/ full Liquor #47 lic & full kitchen for Sale in Santa Ana

Santa Ana, CA

Restaurant & Bar. Live music Fridays & Saturdays. Establishment is 5,400 SqFt on a 18,000 lot size with parking in the front & back....

$600,000

$600,000

Established and profitable Burger, Brews and Cocktails Restaurant

Claremont, CA

This popular Franchise is in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains and offers a variety of items such as Burgers, hotdogs, corn dogs, chicken sandwiches, and breakfast burritos along with fries,...

$399,000

$399,000

Cash Flow: $200,000

“Turn Key” Well Equipped, Restaurant in Sacramento

Sacramento, CA

“Turn Key” Well Equipped, Restaurant in Sacramento with Full Liquor License RRC# 5084 Location: Sacramento Description: This restaurant a “Turn Key” business opportunity with over a $1million annual...

$188,000

$188,000

Cash Flow: $97,563

Fresh Juice & Smoothies in Santa Clarita

Santa Clarita, CA

This is one of the most well known franchises and if you are looking for the best juice and smoothies, this is the place to go and motivated seller is offering this well established and charming...

$210,000

$210,000

Cash Flow: $60,000

Full Restaurant Buildout in Prime Pasadena

Pasadena, CA

A great fully built out restaurant space that currently serves breakfast and lunch. Conveniently located on Colorado and Merengo in Pasadena. Walking distance to Old Pasadena, Paseo Mall, City Hall...

$125,000

$125,000

Restaurant w Beer & Wine - Walk to USC -

Los Angeles, CA

DO NOT DISTURB TENANTS - TOURS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY - CALL BROKER FOR APPOINTMENT Vistango has been a staple at USC for 13 years. This place gets a lot of traffic from more than just students, it’s a...

$369,000

$369,000

"San Francisco" North Beach Restaurant Opportunity along Broadway!

San Francisco, CA

This restaurant is located along the busy street of Broadway in the city of San Francisco. It is exquisitely furnished with a very spacious dining area. This has been a go-to restaurant location by...

$325,000

$325,000

Bar & Grill with Entertainment type 47 ABC License

Orange County, CA

Well known and favorite place to eat and have a cocktail or two for many local residence and workers around the area. Located on a large center with plenty of parking. Full kitchen with well...

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

Cash Flow: $480,000

Drive-Thru restaurant in San Bernardino

Mentone, CA

This is a drive-thru restaurant and this gorgeous and profitable restaurant is an absentee owner and this restaurant is definitely a hidden Gem and it is filled with great nostalgia. The interior...

$750,000

$750,000

Cash Flow: $240,000

The Mustard Seed, Profitable, Long-Established Restaurant

Davis, CA

The Mustard Seed, Profitable, Long-Established Restaurant in downtown Davis CA RRC# 5020 Location: 222 D St #11, Davis Description: The Mustard Seed is a “Turnkey” business opportunity with 1.8...

$495,000

$495,000

Profitable -great sales-great rent and location

San Diego, CA

Long established, loved by their customers and extremely PROFITABLE! Cash is preferred but this restaurant may qualify for SBA financing. Surrounded by businesses and minutes from Mission Valley,...

$429,999

$429,999

Cash Flow: $273,283

ATTN HEALTH ADVOCATES: Superfoods to Bring Health & Wellness

Mountain View, CA

**Established Superfood Café Franchise For Sale - Profitable with Loyal Customer Base** Are you passionate about health and wellness? This is your opportunity to acquire an established, profitable...

$200,000

$200,000

HIgh Volume Pizza & Pubs wiht Real Estae

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Alameda County, CA

High Volume Pizza & Pubs with Real Estate for sale in a prime location. Monthly sales are 80K-90K per month. 3900 SF of restaurant space. Gross Rev for Mar-Dec 2022 was 914,568. And Jan - Oct 2023 was...

$1,900,000

$1,900,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Taste Of Korea

Northridge, CA

BEST RESTAURANT TASTE OF KOREA IN SAN FERNANDO VALLEY. ESTABLISHED MORE THAN A DECADE WITH SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS STYLE AND STUDY INCOME....

$69,000

$69,000

Long-Standing San Francisco Diner in Bustling Neighborhood

San Francisco, CA

Long-Standing San Francisco Diner in Bustling Neighborhood – High Revenue and Strong Goodwill! RRC# 4959 Location: San Francisco Description: Step into a piece of San Francisco history with this...

$250,000

$250,000

Remarkable Restaurant/Bar/Event Space in Downtown Santa Monica

Santa Monica, CA

ATTENTION: The existing restaurant is open and operating. DO NOT DISTURB the current business. Staff does NOT know this space is being listed. Please enter ONLY as a customer, or contact Broker to...

$250,000

$250,000

South Bay "48" Bar No Restrictions R. E. For Sale

Redondo Beach, CA

SOUTH BAY BAR & PARKING LOT FULLY EQUIPPED 2AM 48 BAR LICENSE No Operating Restrictions REAL ESTATE & Business FOR SALE Premises: Approx. 1300' + Outdoor Patio with 50 seats Parking: Exclusive Parking...

$1,800,000

$1,800,000

Top Patio Dining Destination! Profitable Business with Strong Goodwill

Oakland, CA

Top Patio Dining Destination! Profitable Business with Strong Goodwill. Semi-Absentee Run RRC# 4879 Location: Oakland Description: A decade old Neighborhood Hot Spot is now for sale in Oakland. This...

$370,000

$370,000

Cash Flow: $138,000

Franchise burger restaurant.

Monrovia, CA

Franchise burger restaurant in the heart of old town Monrovia. Large shopping center anchored by other franchises. Surrounded by offices, retails and residential. The shop size is 1,777 SF, rent is...

$159,000

$159,000

Long Established Restaurant For Sale

Diamond Springs, CA

Located in a historic building that dates back to the Gold Rush this local favorite has been serving the community for decades. As an absentee owner opportunity this restaurant has no need for the...

$300,000

$300,000

Cash Flow: $140,000

Waba Grill Teriyaki

Los Angeles, CA

Popular Franchise Restaurant for Sale Prime Location with High Foot Traffic Waba Grill – A Well-Established Franchise Brand Stable Sales & Easy Operations Business Details - Store Size: 2,200 SF -...

$349,000

$349,000

Cash Flow: $156,000

Wes Brown

California Business Sales

Serving Placer County, CA

California Business Sales services the state of California with agents in the major cities. We embraced technology and have the latest technologies implemented on our website and have smart phones, smart watches, laptops and desktops. So when you reach out to us, you know your message got through. Just don’t expect a call back at 3am, we do sleep. We are here for you. We provide quick responses and great client services to anyone considering buying or selling a business. We are happy to answer any questions about these activities including pricing and valuation issues, exit strategies, business financing or any other subjects related to the purchase or sale of a business. I am also a private pilot.

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JUICE IT UP FRANCHISE - ESTABLISHED SINCE 2014

Riverside County, CA

Listing # - 5431 JH For sale is a high-volume Juice It Up franchise, established in 2014 and currently operating under an employee-run model with a part-time owner. This presents an excellent...

$340,000

$340,000

Cash Flow: $84,000

Chinese Restaurant - can be converted (Milpitas)

Milpitas, CA

Description: This restaurant is a cornerstone in the Milpitas community, preparing family-style Chinese meals for dine-in or carryout. With over 23 plus years in town, a local favorite located in a...

$160,000

$160,000

Cash Flow: $158,000

Turn-Key Daiquiri Shop Business For Sale with Drive-Thru For Sale in S

California

Sunbelt Business Brokers of Baton Rouge presents this incredible opportunity to embark on a flavorful journey in the heart of South Louisiana. Presenting a turn-key daiquiri bar with drive-thru. This...

$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $60,000

Fully Equipped Restaurant in SF (Lower Nob Hill) Great Location!!

San Francisco, CA

Fully Equipped Restaurant For Sale in San Francisco - Lower Nob Hill - 2 Blocks away from Union Square. Great Location!! 2,000 sf for the Street Level, 800 sq for the Down Stair Level. Rent at...

$120,000

$120,000

Chinese Restaurant - Antioch

Antioch, CA

Description: This Chinese Restaurant is an Old-fashioned eatery preparing heartly, family-style Chinese meals for dine-in or carryout. Over 33 plus years in town, a local favorite is located in a...

$280,000

$280,000

Cash Flow: $133,981

FAMOUS Thai Restaurant for Sale! Lancaster! AMAZING! GREAT OPPORTUNIT

Lancaster, CA

FAMOUS Thai Restaurant for Sale! Lancaster! AMAZING! GREAT OPPORTUNITY - $375,000 (Lancaster) Map data © OpenStreetMap 1052 West Avenue K. near 10th St. W google map? ***FOR MORE INFORMATION!!!!!*****...

$375,000

$375,000

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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