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California Restaurants and Food Businesses For Sale

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Best of The Best Nightclub Spots in West Hollywood

West Hollywood, CA

Norma is one of the premier nightclub/restaurants in West Hollywood on the prized and high barriers to entry 3 block stretch of La Cienega Blvd. N. of Melrose in West Hollywood. This trophy class...

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

Monterey Park restaurant for sale

Monterey Park, CA

Location: Prime spot in the heart of Monterey Park, California Description: This is an incredible opportunity to own a fully operational and well-established restaurant in the vibrant community of...

$49,000

$49,000

Temple City Restaurant for sale

Temple City, CA

Location: Prime spot in the heart of Temple City, California Description: This is an incredible opportunity to own a fully operational and well-established restaurant in the vibrant community of...

$179,000

$179,000

Anaheim Restaurant for sale

Anaheim, CA

Location: Prime spot in the heart of Anaheim, California Description: This is an incredible opportunity to own a fully operational and well-established restaurant in the vibrant community of Anaheim....

$218,000

$218,000

Monterey Park restaurant for sale

Monterey Park, CA

Location: Prime spot in the heart of Monterey Park, California Description: This is an incredible opportunity to own a fully operational and well-established restaurant in the vibrant community of...

$249,000

$249,000

Unique Dual Locations Business Opportunity

San Jose, CA

This is a great opportunity to acquire two fully equipped Latin American Restaurants located in very desirable neighborhoods with great visibility and foot traffic. All assets including branding,...

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

Unique Dual Locations Business Opportunity

San Francisco, CA

This is a great opportunity to acquire two fully equipped Latin American Restaurants located in very desirable neighborhoods with great visibility and foot traffic. All assets including branding,...

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

Beautifully Designed LA Restaurant for Sale

Los Angeles, CA

Ready for Your Concept Operator's Dream: Turnkey Japanese Restaurant w/ Type 41 License Introducing a prime business opportunity to acquire a trendy Japanese restaurant in Los Angeles. This 2,100 SF...

$350,000

$350,000

Tasteful Decor 1,500sf Restaurant, Beer/Wine, Must See!

Tustin, CA

* Classic design 1,500sf Chinese restaurant * Enjoyable dining atmosphere * Delicious wide variety Chinese dishes * Beer/wine license transferrable * Average monthly gross over 60k * Monthly rent...

$225,000

$225,000

A approximately 500 SF fully equipped restaurant in the Food Court

Lincoln Heights, CA

Bistro DK. 2020 Barranca ST, Suite 10,1, Los Angeles, CA 90031. 500 SF. The monthly rent is approximately $4,500.00. The lease expires on 4/30/2028, with a 5-year option. 200 apartments above + 104...

$15,000

$15,000

Open 1,500sf Chinese Restaurant, Very Busy Corner Location

Rowland Heights, CA

* Modern 1,500sf restaurant * Delicious Hong Kong style desserts and dishes * Well established business * Can be converted to other restaurant type * Monthly rent $8,070 includes water & NNN *...

$178,000

$178,000

Pizza & Sports Bar, can be converted type 41 license SELLER MAY CARRY

Pleasanton, CA

Can be converted , What we have here is a top notch SPORTS BAR, PIZZA & CRAFT BEER WITH A BEAUTIFUL PATIO, it can be converted to any concepts you have with a massive beautiful kitchen which has an...

$228,888

$228,888

Cozy Chinese Restaurant in Arcadia, Low rent $2,080, Great Location!

Arcadia, CA

* 900sf restaurant, open design * Warm dining atmosphere * Close to 40 seatings * Functional full kitchen * Ideal for noodle house, deli or juice bar * Monthly rent only $2,080 includes water & trash...

$88,000

$88,000

Famous Hong Kong Style Deli & Desserts, Desirable Location

City Of Industry, CA

* 1,450sf Chinese restaurant * Cozy and open interior * Famous for deli & desserts * Outdoor seatings * Full functional kitchen * Monthly Rent $7,900 includes water & CAM * Very desirable location *...

$178,000

$178,000

Restaurant & Bar So OC Beach Location Busy Top Location

Orange County, CA

Corner location in a vibrant, bustling South Orange County Beach neighborhood. Amazing location with a newer restaurant build-out. Full ABC 47 Liquor license included. Nice bar built that can be taken...

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

Established Fast Food Franchise Restaurant

Los Angeles County, CA

We are pleased to offer an excellent opportunity to acquire a well-established fast food franchise in the San Gabriel Valley. Additional locations are available throughout Southern California. This...

$375,000

$375,000

Aaron Pfeffer

First Choice Business Brokers LA

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

First Choice Business Brokers is one of the largest business sales organizations in the U.S., listing over $12 Billion in businesses for sale since our foundation in 1994. First Choice Business Brokers specializes in business sales across all industries with transaction sizes from approximately $50,000 to $50 million. First Choice Business Brokers assists business owners in selling their businesses by locating and matching them with a buyer and managing the entire sales process. Additionally, we also work with business buyers to find the right business that meets their purchase criteria. With several offices located throughout the U.S., we have sold thousands of businesses, of all types, confidentially and efficiently through our vast buyer networks.

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Established Boba & Snack Shop in San Jose– Full Kitchen

San Jose, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established and profitable boba and snack shop located in a busy neighborhood shopping center. The store offers a fully equipped commercial kitchen,...

$148,000

$148,000

Turn Key Shabu Restaurant – Prime SSF Location – High Volume

South San Francisco, CA

Location: San Francisco Bay Area (Exact location disclosed upon NDA) Asking Price: $350,000 (Business Sale) Gross Revenue: Approx. $1,000,000 Rent: $14,000/month (including NNN) Size: 3,200 sq. ft....

$350,000

$350,000

Exclusive Clause Sichuan Fusion in Richmond Plaza

Richmond, CA

A well-established and highly rated Sichuan fusion restaurant is now available for sale. Located in the bustling Pacific East Mall in Richmond, CA, this restaurant benefits from high foot traffic,...

$360,000

$360,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

Profitable Pizza in Van Nuys

Van Nuys, CA

This profitable pizza restaurant is located in a busy location and this pizza restaurant is by far the best, second to none and the food is amazingly and scrumptiously delicious and it is always...

$850,000

$850,000

Cash Flow: $425,495

Shabu/ BBQ Opportunity Near Irvine – Hood Over Each Table

Orange County, CA

Just reduced... Motivated Seller! Perfect for hot pot and BBQ operators looking for a turnkey opportunity in a high-demand market. The business is fully operational and highly profitable, with 2024...

$198,000

$198,000

Cash Flow: $200,000

Sushi & Japanese Grill Restaurant-Dana Point-PRICE REDUCED

Dana Point, CA

Well-Established Sushi & Japanese Grill Restaurant for Sale – Dana Point, CA Asking Price: $189,000 Location: Busy street in Dana Point, CA Size: 920 sq ft Rent: Only $2,734/month Take advantage of...

$189,000

$189,000

Cash Flow: $85,000

Market Sushi-->High Volume

Manhattan Beach, CA

Sushi Bar for Sale Inside a Super Market Business Hours: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM, open 7 days a week Rent & Utilities: No separate payment required (billed collectively by the franchise headquarters) Lease...

$140,000

$140,000

Cash Flow: $126,000

Branded Boba tea shop with kitchen for sale in Sacramento near college

Sacramento, CA

Branded boba tea shop with kitchen for sale in Sacramento near local college. Charming tea shop with a vibrant flower wall offering boba drinks. They are tucked off into the corner of the shopping...

$200,000

$200,000

Breakfast Cafe Gross $1,920,000 yr. $132,000 Dn. Assume 3.75% note

Sonora, CA

Well established for over 35 years. Serves Breakfast and Lunch. Open from 6:30 to 3:00 (7) days per week. BUYER ONLY INJECTS $132,000 DOWN (INCLUIDNG INVENTORY) AND ASSUMES AN EXISTING EIDL LOAN IN...

$480,000

$480,000

Attractive Restaurant/Bar in the Heart of SF W/Separated full type 47

San Francisco, CA

A whimsical, garden?party aesthetic with pastel tones, dense floral installations (ceiling bouquets, flower walls), velvet seating, and Instagram?ready photo setups Vibrant energy: patrons often come...

$488,000

$488,000

Cash Flow: $200,000

Hancock Park Restaurant w/Sidewalk Seating – High Visibility Location

Los Angeles, CA

This Hancock Park area restaurant with sidewalk seating boasts a high visibility location with a liquor license, and onsite parking. The restaurant offers a cozy, inviting atmosphere in a highly...

$395,000

$395,000

Breakfast, Lunch Cafe So OC Beach Location

Orange County, CA

Great location South Orange County Beach location. Busy traffic, major beach attractions right across the street. Tons of new multi-story residential recently built and much more in process very...

$200,000

$200,000

Turnkey Café Space– Prime Opportunity!

Ventura, CA

The Cafe currently serves lite fare, bakery goods, lunch items and coffee. A fully built-out 1,210 sq ft café space is now available – perfect for a coffee shop, sandwich shop, or light fare concept....

$99,000

$99,000

Los Angeles Restaurant, Bar & Brewpub – Neighborhood Favorite!

Los Angeles, CA

This brewery and public house, located on Los Angeles’s West Side, offers house-made brews, craft cocktails, and California comfort food in a welcoming atmosphere in what is likely its area’s most...

$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $670,743

Prime Location Established Bubble Tea Shop

California

Step into ownership of a well-loved bubble tea shop with a loyal customer base, in a prestigious Bay Area mall, and strong online ratings. Located in a busy district near schools and offices, this...

$550,000

$550,000

Cash Flow: $220,697

Sandwich Shop in Foods Village Center In IRVINE

Irvine, CA

1). Monthly gross sale is $35,000 2). Monthly rents $ 1,800 + $ 900 NNN 3). Lease Has 5 Year + 0 Years 4). Size is approx. 550 SF.+ Patio Out Side 5). Ample Parking lot 6) Pay Roll has $6,000 per...

$220,000

$220,000

Cash Flow: $144,000

Restaurant For Sale – Fully Equipped Breakfast and Lunch Spot !

Pasadena, CA

Restaurant For Sale – Fully Equipped Breakfast and Lunch Spot in Old Town Pasadena Selling a well-established breakfast and lunch restaurant located in the heart of Old Town Pasadena, one of the most...

$400,000

$400,000

Absentee Boba Tea House

Los Angeles, CA

This specialty boba tea shop is known for its handcrafted drinks, premium ingredients, and Instagram-worthy presentations. The menu features an array of milk teas, fruit teas, matcha beverages,...

$99,000

$99,000

Great Beer, BBQ, and Pizza Place With Amazing Location

Pacifica, CA

A great beer and food place that has a lot of potential. It is comfortable and a fun place for adults and families alike. I really do not want to sell this place but there is an out of state...

$65,000

$65,000

Burger Restaurant, Long Term lease, Turn-key

Stanton, CA

Business Summary – Burger Restaurant for Sale in Central Orange County This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established burger restaurant located in the heart of Central Orange County,...

$149,000

$149,000

Popular Bubble Tea Shop in Prime Piedmont Ave Location

Oakland, CA

Popular Bubble Tea Shop in Prime Piedmont Ave Location Established franchise bubble tea shop strategically positioned on Oakland's vibrant Piedmont Avenue, offering an exceptional opportunity for both...

$150,000

$150,000

Sushi & Japanese Restaurant-Outside Seating

Alameda County, CA

Sushi & Japanese restaurant is located in a shopping center with outside seating. There is no competition nearby. There is plenty of parking. Seller claims monthly gross sales around $55,000, Sellers...

$220,000

$220,000

Cash Flow: $144,000

San Francisco Neighborhood Bar, ABC 48 License. Excellent Location!

San Francisco, CA

Long established, 33 Years, bar with ABC 48 License. Needs a refresh under new ownership, but great space, 1,700 sq.ft. in dynamic SF neighborhood with excellent foot traffic. Contact Greg Kofman for...

$245,000

$245,000

Absentee Owner Japanese Boiling Hot pot Diner Only Restaurant

Foothill Ranch, CA

Beer and Wine License #47 Big Spend Pay Roll $30,000 A Month. 1). Monthly gross is $ 70,000 2). Monthly rents $ 11,000 + $ Including NNN 3). Lease Has 10 Years + 5 Years 4). Size is approx. 3,000 SF....

$240,000

$240,000

Superb Marin County/ Larkspur Restaurant For Sale.

Larkspur, CA

Superb Marin County/ Larkspur Restaurant For Sale. Full Kitchen and ABC 41, Beer & Wine License. Excellent location, surrounded by notable and popular other restaurants. Lease includes common shopping...

$325,000

$325,000

San Francisco Sunset/ Prime Irving Street Full Service Restaurant.

San Francisco, CA

San Francisco Sunset/ Prime Irving Street Full Service Restaurant with ABC 41, Beer & Wine License. Excellent foot traffic and new lease is available! Contact Greg Kofman for further details....

$125,000

$125,000

Outstanding San Francisco Fillmore Street Location.

San Francisco, CA

Outstanding Pacific Heights Fillmore Street Full Service Restaurant For Sale. Includes ABC 41 Beer & Wine License. Please Call Greg Kofman For Further Information....

$280,000

$280,000

Pizzeria

Glendale, CA

Turnkey pizzeria in a prime Glendale location offering a diverse Italian, American, and Middle Eastern menu. Strong online ordering and delivery platforms drive consistent sales. The space is fresh,...

$155,000

$155,000

Pramod Patel

Just Elementary, Inc. Commercial Business Brokers.

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

Just Elementary, Inc Commercial Business Brokers has assisted owners with selling a diverse array of businesses including: Tool & Die Manufacturing Electrical Contractor Service Television Studio Catering Business Burger King with Real Estate Recording Studio Injection Molding Business Just Elementary, Inc Commercial Business Brokers helps clients evaluate businesses to determine their value and helps determine what steps are necessary to make the business more valuable.

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Fast Food - Burgers with Drive Thru

La Puente, CA

Long established Fast Food - Burger restaurant with Drive Thru. Features a full kitchen with a large food preparation area cozy dining room and a large outside patio for alfresco dining. Located on a...

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $84,000

50k Down! Profitable Established Take & Bake Pizza Franchise For Sale!

Stockton, CA

TURNKEY Take and Bake Pizza!!! Great location with a large grocery store as an Anchor for shopping center. Long Established since 2005 with many returning customers. No Dine In or Delivery. Easy to...

$175,000

$175,000

Cash Flow: $53,745

Profitable Chinese Restaurant,Prime Woodland Hills – 25+ Years in Biz

Woodland Hills, CA

Asking Price: $250,000 Location: Woodland Hills, CA (Ventura Blvd Corridor) Real Estate: Leasehold Rent: $9,600/month (includes NNN) Sq Ft: Approx. 3,000 SF Seating: Indoor: ~100 | Outdoor Patio...

$250,000

$250,000

Coastal City - BBQ Restaurant in Strip Mall - Corner Location

Orange County, CA

Coastal City - BBQ Restaurant in Strip Mall - Corner Location in Orange County - 4 Yelp Stars RRC# 5058 Location: Coastal Orange County Description: Established in 2016 and currently owned since 2021....

$149,000

$149,000

Italian/Pizza Vegan Restaurant Los Angeles Westside

Los Angeles, CA

Italian/Pizza Vegan Restaurant Los Angeles Westside RRC# 5057 Location: Los Angeles, Westside Description: Located in a high-traffic Los Angeles neighborhood, this profitable establishment, with a...

$179,000

$179,000

Cash Flow: $93,060

Beautifully Appointed Franchise Cafe with Home Roasted Coffee For Sale

Sacramento County, CA

Beautifully Appointed Franchise Cafe with Home Roasted Coffee For Sale in the Sacramento Metro Area RRC# 5056 Location: Sacramento Metro Area Description: Upscale Franchise Coffee with Pastries Café...

$195,000

$195,000

Cash Flow: $87,168

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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