Oceanside, CA
We have grown this venture into a highly profitable operation, surpassing $1 million in total sales and securing a six-figure profit in 2022, 2023, & 2025 We’ve established exclusive vendor contracts...
Cash Flow: $250,000
California Restaurants and Food Businesses For Sale
Market Info
The Only Cannoli
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Premier Steak & Seafood Restaurant-Prime Monterey Peninsula Location
Monterey, CA
A rare opportunity to own Kona Steak & Seafood a highly regarded full-service restaurant located in one of California’s most desirable coastal markets. This is a proven profitable operation with...
Mexican Restaurant -Full Bar –High Net – 100% Emp Run - San Dimas Area
Los Angeles County, CA
Mexican Restaurant & Bar – High Gross – High Net – 100% Absentee Owned and 100% Employee Run Great Opportunity for a High Gross, High Net, 100% Employee Run, Mexican Restaurant with Full Bar...
Cash Flow: $231,824
Restaurant & Bar - Full Liquor(ABC-Type 47) - High Net
Corona, CA
Great opportunity to acquire an attractive, upscale, high net, short hours, restaurant & bar with full liquor(ABC-Type 47) license located in a desirable Corona community, County of Riverside. This...
Cash Flow: $155,199
Entertainment,Night Club,Dncing,Fine dining,Full bar,2AMPermited
Orange County, CA
A rare opportunity to own a highly successful. Fine dining Entertainment,Night Club,DncingFull bar,2AM Permited with all the Licences Located in the South Orange Countys most desirable beach...
Cash Flow: $725,000
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Event Rentals - Draft Trailers/Mobile Bars
Marysville, CA
The largest selection of mobile beer & beverage draft units, refrigeration, and mobile bars in the area. We offer the largest selection of mobile beverage draft units and maintain top-of-the-line...
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High-Volume Papa John’s Franchise
Roseville, CA
High-volume Papa John’s franchise opportunity in Roseville, California. This established location generates consistent sales and benefits from strong national brand recognition, an established...
Cash Flow: $220,000
Top Sales Volume Papa John’s (5) Stores | $6M Gross | LA/Riverside
Corona, CA
Papa John's Pizza Franchise Multi Store - 5 Very Profitable Locations in Los Angeles & Riverside Counties A unique opportunity presents itself for the acquisition of a stable and profitable Papa...
Cash Flow: $784,235
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Established Cold-Pressed Juice & Smoothie Bar
Palo Alto, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, nationally franchised juice and smoothie bar. This location is already built out, fully equipped, and operating — step into an existing brand with a...
Cash Flow: $148,000
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Mexican Restaurants | Two(2) Locations | Real Estate(Land & Building)
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
Orange County, CA
Rare opportunity to own two(2) High Gross, High Net, Mexican Restaurants with Real Estate(Land & Building) centrally located in County of Orange. Please note, that these well established businesses...
Cash Flow: $1,297,505
Toastique
Franchise
Available in California
Join one of the fastest-growing, most simple-to-run healthy fast-casual restaurants!
Avg. Unit Revenue: $614,256
Full-Service Restaurant for Sale Asking Price: $99,000
Goleta, CA
Teddy Rice is a full-service restaurant ideally situated next to UC Santa Barbara (UCSB), one of the fastest-growing universities in the region. The location benefits from consistent, built-in foot...
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Niche Facilities Service and Repair Business
Roseville, CA
Own a Proven Niche Business with an Established Customer Base in the Sacramento area. Are you ready to be your own boss and build a business you can truly call your own? Whether you have experience in...
EBITDA: $80,000
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The Masterpiece of ownership " Sushi Restaurant"
Thousand Oaks, CA
Once you enter the Restaurant, you'll feel special and classy. Most of the customers are repeat customers from the family generation. The high-quality interior and top-class implementation make it the...
Woodbury Town Center, Irvine- Turn-Key Steakhouse & Grill for Sale
Irvine, CA
A premier opportunity to acquire a turnkey, freestanding restaurant facility situated at Irvine’s premier Woodbury Town Center. This standalone restaurant combines unmatched architectural visibility,...
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Turnkey Sports Bar & Restaurant with Live Entertainment in Prime Loc.
Los Angeles County, CA
This is a turnkey, full service restaurant and lounge located in Tarzana. The business serves pizza, wings, burgers, appetizers, and beer, withrevenue coming from dine in service, online ordering, and...
Cash Flow: $48,398
Johnathan Choe
TransWorld
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors is the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses, mergers and acquisitions, and franchises. Whether you represent an acquisition-minded corporation or are personally interested in owning your own company or new franchise, Transworld Business Advisors offers the professional services that successfully bring buyers and sellers together. Transworld Business Advisors was founded in 1979 in South Florida and quickly grew into one of the largest business brokerage firms in the United States. With more than 300 offices in 49 of the United States and in 19 countries, Transworld Business Advisors is the global leader in helping our clients gain global reach while working with local offices that are owned and operated.
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Restaurant Business for Sale – Prime San Francisco Location
San Francisco, CA
**Restaurant Business for Sale – Prime San Francisco Location** Outstanding opportunity to acquire a fully equipped restaurant in a prime San Francisco location. This approximately **2,000 SF**...
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Make it Cheers with Grace
Gardena, CA
Once you experience this Historical and trendy Japanese Restaurant in the Torrance/Gardena neighborhood, you will return for taste and price. The owner will decide to sell his handful of other...
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Turnkey Nekter Juice Bar
Yorba Linda, CA
19% Year-Over-Year Growth | Fully Equipped Opportunity to acquire a well-performing Nékter Juice Bar franchise in Yorba Linda with consistent year-over-year growth and strong operating fundamentals....
Cash Flow: $100,000
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Profitable Restaurant chain with three locations
Los Angeles County, CA
Well-established and fast-growing quick-service restaurant concept offering a unique fusion of Mexican street food with Peruvian-inspired flavors. The opportunity includes three operating locations in...
Cash Flow: $478,875
Absentee High-Volume AYCE Buffet | Strong Assets & Growth Upside
Los Angeles County, CA
This established AYCE buffet restaurant in Los Angeles County presents a rare opportunity to acquire a highly recognizable dining concept with strong historical performance, substantial included...
Cash Flow: $1,000,000
Graze Craze
Franchise
Available Nationwide
If you’ve considered investing in a food franchise, our grazing board business could be right for you. Charcuterie boards have proven to be a food trend with staying power.
Motivated Seller: Turnkey Charcuterie Business
Visalia, CA
This is the deal serious buyers have been waiting for. A fully operational, staffed, and established charcuterie and catering business in Visalia, CA — now available at a significantly reduced price...
Authentic Persian and Mediterranean Restaurant
San Diego County, CA
American and Mediterranean Restaurant is a Persian family-owned restaurant rooted in tradition and hospitality. Their menu brings together authentic Persian flavors and Mediterranean influences,...
Exclusive Listing – KTV Hot Pot Restaurant Opportunity
San Francisco, CA
Turnkey restaurant featuring a complete KTV and hot pot setup with brand-new equipment throughout. 📐 Approximately 7,000 SF 💰 Current Base Rent: $10,800/Month 🎤 Private KTV Entertainment Setup 🍲...
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Ringside Bar & Grill
Lake Elsinore, CA
Take advantage of this exceptional opportunity to own and operate your own tavern while unlocking its full earning potential. A new owner can increase revenue by introducing fresh concepts, expanding...
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American BBQ Restautaurant with bar and R/E
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Corona, CA
This beloved American restaurantwith Bar 47 License Real Estate and Great View , represents more than just a business opportunity – it's a testament to the American dream realized through smoke,...
EBITDA: $502,123
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Rare Opportunity: 14-Year Profitable Thai Restaurant – Owner Retiring
Ontario, CA
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY FOR SALE – HIGH-TRAFFIC LOCATION, ESTABLISHED & PROFITABLE Lucky Elephant Thai Cuisine – Ontario, California An exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established and...
Cash Flow: $192,000
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Turnkey Scratch Italian Restaurant | $92K SDE | Exceptionally Low Rent
Merced County, CA
2025 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS -Approx. $301,000 total 2025 revenue -Approx. $92,000 Seller's Discretionary Earnings -Approx. 30.5% SDE margin -Approx. 72.2% gross margin -Current base rent only $850/month...
Cash Flow: $91,867
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High Margin Dessert/Snack Franchise - Mall Food Court
Daly City, CA
The business benefits from strong mall traffic and an established retail environment anchored by major national retailers including Target, Macy’s, and Nordstrom. Low food cost and labor compared with...
Cash Flow: $235,000
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Pick Up Pizza Owner finance $44,000 down + inv. Nets $110,000 2025
Fresno County, CA
You can pick it up, call it in or order online. The store is well established. Present owner has a FT manger at $23.00 per hour. The store needs an owner/operator to reduce payroll and general...
Cash Flow: $110,000
Turnkey Award-Winning Restaurant | Recently Remodeled | NearWholeFoods
Sonoma County, CA
Confidential, turnkey restaurant located in a high-traffic West Sonoma County setting. This is an established concept with a loyal customer base, strong local recognition, and a clean, well-maintained...
EggBred
Franchise
Available in California
Breakfast, Brunch, Restaurant, Cafe, Coffee, Bagels
Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,208,102
Restaurant Business for Sale – Davis, CA
Davis, CA
Excellent opportunity to acquire a 5,000± SF fully equipped restaurant in the heart of Davis. Located in the prestigious Research Park area near UC Davis, this high-visibility location is surrounded...
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Rare Opportunity: 22-Year Profitable Thai Restaurant – Owner Retiring
San Dimas, CA
Rare Opportunity: 22-Year Profitable Thai Restaurant – Owner Retiring BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY FOR SALE – TURNKEY, ESTABLISHED, PROFITABLE Lucky Elephant Thai Cuisine | San Dimas, California Presenting a...
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Seller financing offered for Parisian restaurant
Petaluma, CA
This historic 1870 building has been newly restored and renovated. It includes a complete restaurant with an open kitchen. The restaurant is being sold as a turn-key restaurant that is ready to go....
Cash Flow: $150,000
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Established Gourmet Pizzeria / Turnkey Opportunity
Riverside County, CA
Exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established gourmet pizzeria that has been a community favorite for over a decade. Located in the highly desirable Temecula Valley outskirts along the I-15...
Cash Flow: $120,000
High-Volume AYCE Sushi w/ strong profit and huge upside potential
Los Angeles, CA
High-Volume All-You-Can-Eat Sushi & Izakaya with Immediate Upside This turnkey restaurant combines proven profitability with substantial untapped growth potential, making it ideal for an experienced...
Cash Flow: $350,000
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Charleys Philly Steaks & Wings
Franchise
Available in California
With an AUV of $958,680* for strip center locations, and a Highly differentiated product, Charley’s is stronger than ever before! Over 50% of our franchises have developed multi-units! 780 locations and we’re not slowing down anytime soon!
Avg. Unit Revenue: $845,372
Turn-Key Restaurant in Elk Grove!
Elk Grove, CA
This established sushi and Japanese restaurant represents a compelling acquisition opportunity in Elk Grove's competitive dining market. The business has demonstrated exceptional operational...
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Well-established Americanized Chinese restaurant in Los Gatos
Los Gatos, CA
【Exclusive Listing】Restaurant for Sale in Los Gatos – Approx. 1,500 SF Well-established Americanized Chinese restaurant located on the highly desirable Blossom Hill Road corridor in Los Gatos....
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Established Restaurant
Oakland, CA
Up for sale is a well-established Grill and Hamburger Restaurant, situated in the heart of Oakland, California's bustling business district. This restaurant enjoys a prime location on Lakeshore...
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Turn-key Japanese dining format with prime commercial position
Hayward, CA
Located in a prime commercial corridor in Hayward, this approximately 3,600 SF fully operational All You Can Eat (AYCE) Sushi restaurant is now available for sale. The restaurant benefits from a...
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Guy Fieri’s Chicken Guy! is a fast-casual restaurant
Napa County, CA
Chicken Guy American Canyon is a modern fast-casual restaurant concept associated with celebrity chef Guy Fieri, offering flavorful, hand-breaded chicken tenders, sandwiches, fries, and a wide...
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Francois Takle
Coldwell Banker Hallmark Realty
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
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Turn key Drive Thru with Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Thousand Palms, CA
PRIME RESTAURANT REAL ESTATE OPPORTUNITY - THOUSAND PALMS, CA Exceptional freestanding restaurant property with drive-thru capability, strategically positioned off Interstate 10 in Riverside County....
Prime Location Acai Bowl/Juice Bar- Convoy District San Diego
San Diego, CA
Excellent opportunity to own a fully built-out juice bar in the highly desirable Convoy District. This prime location offers strong foot traffic, excellent street visibility, and convenient on-site...
Bober Tea & Coffee, Mochi Dough, MOMO EggDrop in Roseville, California
Roseville, CA
This beautifully appointed restaurant and cafe space offers an exceptional opportunity for entrepreneurs seeking a turnkey food service location in one of Roseville's most desirable markets. The space...
Cash Flow: $98,000
Which Wich Franchise or Established Restaurant Space
Palm Desert, CA
1420 sqft restaurant space located on HWY 111 and El Paseo, Palm Desert. Security Deposit, Restaurant Equipment, Furniture & Fixtures all included. 48 seats. Does not include Franchise Transfer Fee....
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High Margin Dessert Franchise Busy Mall location.
Bakersfield, CA
The business benefits from strong mall traffic and an established retail environment anchored by major national retailers including Target, Macy’s, and JCPenny. Low food cost and labor compared with...
Cash Flow: $230,000
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Pure Green Franchise
Franchise
Available Nationwide
One of the fastest-growing juice bar franchises in the United States
Avg. Unit Revenue: $576,900
Dream of Owning a Bar? This is it!! Includes Real Estate & Apartment
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Marysville, CA
Stassi's 4th Ward Tavern: Your Turnkey Bar Ownership Dream Awaits! Marysville, CA | 5,000+ SF Building | Established Business | Almost ZERO Power Bill Dreamed of owning a bar? This is it! Stassi's 4th...
Cash Flow: $120,000
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*****PRICE REDUCTION $150,000-Rare Type 48 Bar For Sale*****
San Diego, CA
A very rare find is currently available in Mission Hills. A type-48 bar location (NO food requirement) with a live entertainment license that has been recently completely remodeled from the ground up...
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Established Pizzeria in a Great Location!
Monterey County, CA
Great opportunity to own a growing, established, and very popular pizza restaurant. The pizza restaurant is located on the main busy street/highway next to an AutoMall. High visibility and great...
Premier International Market - Turnkey Business with Growth Potencial
Los Angeles, CA
Premier International Market - Turnkey Business with Growth Potential This thriving international market represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-positioned grocery business in...
2 CRUMBL Franchise Locations for sale in LA County!
Los Angeles County, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire two fully operational Crumbs franchise locations in a growing market. These locations come fully equipped, staffed, and positioned for a new owner to capitalize on the...
Sloan's Ice Cream
Franchise
Available in California
With Average Unit Volumes over $1.1M, life is sweet as a Sloan's franchisee. Since 1999, Sloan’s has operated under a singular mission: Providing the sweetest and most unique dessert experience to our customers. Over the past 20+ years, Sloan’s has continued to design and refine our image and products to create the best possible memories for the young and the young at heart.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $933,562
Buy or Sell a Restaurant and Food Business in California
Restaurants and food service businesses listed for sale on BizBuySell feature a broad mix of business types, including full service and fast casual restaurants, cafés, bakeries, bars and taprooms, franchise restaurant units, specialty food shops, catering operations, and packaged or artisanal food businesses, with some listings bundled with liquor licenses or owned real estate. These are primarily location based hospitality and food retail, generating revenue through on premise dining, takeout and delivery, alcohol sales, catering, and event services, alongside franchise models that emphasize standardized menus and systems, and specialty or branded food businesses that monetize through repeat local customers or wholesale and retail distribution.
| Market Overview | Listings for Sale (Median) |
|---|---|
| Number of Businesses Analyzed | 636 |
| Asking Price | $299,000 |
| Reported Revenue | $730,000 |
| Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings | $129,894 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.
Asking Price
| Lower Quartile | Median | Upper Quartile |
|---|---|---|
| $159,999 | $299,000 | $550,000 |
Market Financial Highlights
The financial data presented here is an aggregation of reported revenue and earnings of Restaurants and Food Businesses for sale in California.
| Bound | Revenue | Seller’s Discretionary Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | $431,874 | $80,000 |
| Median | $730,000 | $129,894 |
| Upper Quartile | $1,220,579 | $203,713 |
Valuation Multiples
The valuation multiples listed below are derived from asking price, revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings of Restaurants and Food Businesses listed for sale in California.
| Bound | Revenue Multiple | Earnings Multiple |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | 0.29 | 1.63 |
| Median | 0.42 | 2.46 |
| Upper Quartile | 0.61 | 3.21 |
FAQ's
How much does it cost to buy a Restaurant and Food Business in California?
The median asking price for an established Restaurant and Food Business in California is $299,000, though prices range from under $159,999 to well over $550,000.
How much do Restaurants and Food Businesses owners in California earn?
The median reported revenue of Restaurants and Food Businesses in California is $730,000 and owners earn a median of $129,894, which includes the owners salary and any other financial benefits they receive.
How do I value a Restaurant and Food Business?
Valuing a business is a complex process, but buyers and sellers often turn to the local market to understand how businesses are priced. Based on our most recent analysis of Restaurants and Food Businesses in California, revenue multiples range from 0.29 to 0.61, with a median of 0.42. Earning multiples range from 1.63 to 3.21, with the median at 2.46. This means the typical Restaurant and Food Business in California may ask for around 0.42 times its annual revenue, and 2.46 times its annual owner earnings.
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