San Diego, CA

Restaurants and Food Businesses in San Diego, CA For Sale

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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...

$125,000

$125,000

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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...

$150,000

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$150,000

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Multi Units Papa John's Restaurants

San Diego, CA

Papa John Restaurants Multi Units Discover an exceptional opportunity to continue the legacy of a thriving Papa John's Pizza franchise operation in San Diego County. This multi-unit restaurant package...

$1,600,000

$1,600,000

Cash Flow: $408,000

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Semi-Absentee Egyptian Restaurant

San Diego, CA

Well-established Egyptian restaurant and café situated in a high-traffic corridor near a major college campus, benefiting from constant student and neighborhood foot traffic. The business offers...

$165,000

$165,000

Cash Flow: $91,200

High-Traffic Coffee & Snack Shop - Prime Recreation Center Location

San Diego, CA

An established coffee and snack shop located within a recreational Center in San Diego. Strategically positioned in the center of the facility, the business benefits from constant foot traffic...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $110,000

🔥 Award-Winning Hookah Lounge & Event Venue with Food for Sale 🔥

San Diego, CA

🔥 Award-Winning Hookah Lounge & Event Venue with Food permit for Sale – Prime Corner Location – San Diego Exceptional opportunity to acquire a high-end, fully built-out hookah lounge and event venue...

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$499,000

$499,000

Established Fried Chicken Franchise – Strong UCSD & Office Sales

San Diego, CA

An excellent opportunity to acquire an established well-know fried chicken franchise in one of San Diego's desirable and strategically located business and residential areas. Opened in April 2023,...

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$400,000

$400,000

Profitable Coastal San Diego Gourmet Market & Deli – Rare 5-Day

San Diego, CA

Rare opportunity to acquire a long-established gourmet market, deli, bakery, and prepared-food business in one of coastal San Diego County’s most desirable communities. The concept has been serving...

$799,000

$799,000

Cash Flow: $283,793

Established Brewery Tour & Limo Bus Company

San Diego, CA

Business of over 19 years is ready for motivated new owner who is excited to work and market for growth. Current owners have moved to different careers, and have not pursued growth opportunities for...

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$49,000

$49,000

Premium tequila brand with proven sales seeking strategic investment

San Diego, CA

BlowFish Tequila is a premium, California-based tequila brand seeking a strategic partner to fuel its next stage of growth. Built from the ground up by a hands-on founder, the brand has achieved...

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$100,000

$100,000

Menchie’s
Franchise

Available in California

Own a high-performing retail engine. Proven systems, consistent repeat traffic, and a brand built for long-term equity in a simplified category.

$120,000

$120,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $594,743

Prime Gaslamp Quarter Resturant– Turnkey Restaurant in San Diego's Hot

San Diego, CA

Prime Turnkey Pizzeria in the Epicenter of San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter – Ideal for Any Restaurant Concept! For sale: A fully equipped, operational pizzeria at 732 4th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 – right...

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$100,000

$100,000

Cash Flow: $70,000

World Famous Bakery and Coffee Shops

San Diego, CA

Established World Famous Bakery and Coffee Shop Chain - 3 Prime San Diego Locations This exceptional multi-location coffee and bakery business has dominated the San Diego County market for 19 years,...

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$395,000

$395,000

Turnkey Old Town San Diego Restaurant with Full Kitchen & BAR

San Diego, CA

TURNKEY RESTAURANT OPPORTUNITY IN HISTORIC OLD TOWN SAN DIEGO This fully improved restaurant space offers an exceptional opportunity to establish your culinary vision in one of San Diego's most...

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$45,000

$45,000

Premier Old Town San Diego Restaurant Opportunity

San Diego, CA

Rare opportunity to acquire one of Old Town San Diego's premier turnkey restaurant locations. Opportunities of this caliber rarely become available. Positioned on the busiest section of San Diego...

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$495,000

$495,000

Stand Alone with 47 license-beautful build out-close to beach

San Diego, CA

Restaurant for Sale – Imperial Beach, West of I-5 Turnkey opportunity to own a fully equipped restaurant in a high-volume location with lots of room to grow. Situated in a large standalone 3,065 sq....

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$549,999

$549,999

John Hawke

SpringBoard Pool Route Brokers

Serving San Diego County, CA

Pool Service Industry Experts Specializing in Pool Route Sales. Buy through SpringBoard PRB We specialize in selling pool service accounts and we are excellent at what we do. We have experience that counts. We are a Licensed Broker firm and are more than qualified to answer any questions and assist you with the purchase of a pool service route. We offer unlimited consulting support after the sale. We give you the Pool Business in a Box – FREE. Sell Through SpringBoard PRB We help you evaluate the accounts you are selling to get you what they are worth. Our proven internet and print media marketing campaign will give you a fast and easy sale of your pool route accounts. We have experience that counts. We are a Licensed Broker and have held a C61 Pool & Spa Contractors license. We are more than qualified to answer any questions you have about the sale of your route. We pre-qualify all potential buyers. We contact and qualify every potential buyer. We verify that the buyer has the funds and the desire to purchase. We only work with Cash Buyers. We never ask you for any upfront fees. We earn our commission by only getting paid after your pool route sale closes. We handle the escrow process to ensure a smooth transaction. We provide the appropriate paperwork to complete the sales transaction. Confidentiality is our priority. Your name and contact information are not known until you disclose it to the qualified buyer. We are a neutral third party that will help with any disputes between the buyer and seller.

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47 License-Great Area-Well Designed-Good Volume-Keep Or Change Menu

San Diego, CA

Outstanding Restaurant for Sale in San Diego! Keep current name and concept or bring your own name and menu. Either way it's a Rare Opportunity in this bustling Point Loma Shopping Center Turnkey...

$249,999

$249,999

Franchise Ramen Restaurant – Prime San Diego Area

San Diego, CA

Excellent opportunity to acquire an established franchise ramen restaurant located in one of San Diego's most desirable and high-traffic trade areas. This business benefits from strong brand...

$395,000

$395,000

Cash Flow: $165,000

Profitable Boba, Donut Shop for Sale, Hillcrest, San Diego, California

San Diego, CA

Profitable Boba & Donut Shop in Prime Hillcrest, San Diego – Turnkey & Cash-Flowing An excellent opportunity to acquire a profitable, established dessert and beverage concept in the heart of...

$88,000

$88,000

Cash Flow: $94,709

Fully Equipped Restaurant in Central San Diego

San Diego, CA

Currently operating as a popular pho restaurant, this business features a fully equipped commercial kitchen with a Type A1 hood, grease trap, fryers, 4-burner stove with oven, four stock pot burners,...

$59,000

$59,000

PROFITABLE Coffee , Boba , Dessert shop, Hillcrest , San Diego, CA

San Diego, CA

Seize the opportunity to own a profitable dessert and beverage shop in the heart of Hillcrest, San Diego—one of the most vibrant and affluent neighborhoods in the city. Known for its high foot...

$88,000

$88,000

Cash Flow: $94,709

Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee
Franchise

Available Nationwide

Premium mobile coffee franchise from the makers of Kona Ice. Proven model, fixed royalties, and expert business support. Own your journey today!

$50,000

$50,000

Fully Equipped Kitchen in Sorreto Valley

San Diego, CA

Currently operating as an Asian concept, this restaurant comes fully equipped with a grease trap, Type 1 hood, fryer, 4-burner range with oven, stock pot burners, walk-in cooler and freezer, and much...

$149,000

$149,000

High-Volume Pinkberry San Diego, CA - Fashion Valley Shopping Mall!

San Diego, CA

High-Volume Well-Established Pinkberry San Diego, CA - Fashion Valley Shopping Mall! "San Diego’s Premier Open-Air Shopping Center With Over 1.7 Million SqFt & Over 200 Stores" Offering premium nonfat...

$189,000

$189,000

Cash Flow: $74,223

Profitable coffee roasting business for sale

San Diego, CA

If you would like to learn more about this business, please download our NDA attached to this listing and fill out the yellow shaded areas. We will get this document from you after we connect....

$69,000

$69,000

EBITDA: $35,000

Turn key Mexican food restaurant in OCEAN BEACH

San Diego, CA

Prime Beach-Area Mexican Food Location for Sale Rare opportunity to take over a premier Mexican food location in the heart of the beach community—literally steps to the sand. Situated in highly...

$184,999

$184,999

Beloved San Diego Bakery | Loyal Repeat Base | $129K SDE, Growing

San Diego, CA

$175K Down | $220K Seller Financing Available This is a well-established specialty bakery in San Diego with strong brand recognition and a loyal base of repeat customers. It runs profitably on a...

$395,000

$395,000

Cash Flow: $129,203

Fast casual Mediterranean restaurant for sale in San Diego

San Diego, CA

Established fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant strategically positioned in San Diego with convenient access to major transportation corridors including Highway 5 and Highway 8. This turnkey...

$138,000

$138,000

Turnkey Coastal San Diego Restaurant | $1M Revenue | Beer & Wine

San Diego, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, turnkey restaurant for sale in a highly desirable coastal community of San Diego. Generating approximately $1M in annual revenue over the past...

$130,000

$130,000

Cash Flow: $64,277

Rare Franchise Investment Opportunity

San Diego, CA

Established Mediterranean fast-food franchise operation presenting a unique acquisition opportunity in San Diego's competitive quick-service restaurant market. This turnkey investment includes one...

$60,000

$60,000

ABC 47, 58 Live Entreatment & 77, with Lease Assignment Required

San Diego, CA

LEASE ASSIGNMENT (OAC) WITH ABC 47, 58 & 77. Step into a turnkey restaurant opportunity that eliminates the typical startup headaches and positions you for immediate revenue generation. This fully...

$225,000

$225,000

Cafe, Coffee, Sandwiches, Salads, Baked Goods, Crepes, Waffles

San Diego, CA

Prime corner facility in high traffic location near downtown San Diego. Rebranded popular local coffee house/cafe with unique and attractive design and new menu. Wide selection of coffees,...

$225,000

$225,000

Rush Bowls
Franchise

Available in California

Rush Bowls is a small scale, simple restaurant concept serving blended fruit bowls and smoothies. Capitalize on the booming better-for-you market with a scalable concept.

$200,000

$200,000

Profitable and Highly Rated Sushi Restaurant (SDE 180+)

San Diego, CA

This well-known Japanese Sushi restaurant, which holds a Beer and Wine License, is located in a prime, high-traffic shopping center anchored by major national retail and grocery store brand. The...

$549,000

$549,000

Cash Flow: $183,054

Hookah Lounge for Sale

San Diego, CA

Hookah lounge for sale with event-hosting capability. Spacious layout suitable for private parties and special events. Established social atmosphere offering hookah service along with food and...

$699,999

$699,999

99K !! Convoy District restaurant location-41 lic.

San Diego, CA

Prime Opportunity: Own a Convoy Area Restaurant Turnkey Restaurant with High-End Oven Ready for Success Save on build out $ and 12 plus months of red tape just get it built out. This is your chance to...

$149,999

$149,999

Lucrative Boba Tea, Coffee & Dessert Shop - Prime Shopping Center

San Diego, CA

This established boba tea, coffee, and dessert shop offers a rare turnkey opportunity for a buyer looking to step into a profitable, well-run business. The current owner is retiring after building a...

$299,000

$299,000

Cash Flow: $160,886

Profitable Pacific Beach Restaurant w/ Beer & Wine License

San Diego, CA

Profitable restaurant for sale in Pacific Beachwith extremely rare existing beer and wine license. Prime location in one of San Diego’s most desirable dining destinations. Excellent online reputation...

$395,000

$395,000

Cash Flow: $169,000

Moe's Southwest Grill
Franchise

Available Nationwide

Bring Moe's To Fans Who Crave Something Different. Moe's Southwest Grill is all about big flavor, good vibes, and doing things a little differently. From fresh-made burritos and tacos to the famous free chips and salsa, Moe's has created a dining experience that keeps guests coming back. If you're looking for a franchise opportunity with personality and a passionate fan base, Moe's offers a chance to grow with a brand that celebrates individuality and welcomes everyone to the table.

$300,000

$300,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,184,316

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

40yr Specialty Food Distributor — Branded Snacks Route

San Diego, CA

Established independent, owner-operated specialty snack food route business with over 40 years of continuous operation in San Diego County. The company distributes its own trademarked, branded,...

$675,000

$675,000

Cash Flow: $225,399

Profitable Mexican Restaurant — Prime Hillcrest Location w/ Parking

San Diego, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a thriving Mexican restaurant in the heart of Hillcrest — one of San Diego's most vibrant and high-traffic dining neighborhoods. The business consistently...

$235,000

$235,000

Newly Built Gaslamp Bar/Restaurant For Sale

San Diego, CA

A rare opportunity to acquire a fully built out, high quality bar/restaurant asset in the heart of the Gaslamp; offering immediate operational capability with millions in recent capital improvements...

$875,000

$875,000

Ocean Beach Restaurant For Sale w/ Beer & Wine License

San Diego, CA

Rare turn-key restaurant opportunity - Priced to sell! Prime coastal location – Situated in the heart of Ocean Beach and just blocks from the sand and pier. Thriving beach community – Known for its...

$129,000

$129,000

Greg Offsay

illi Commercial Real Estate

Serving San Diego County, CA

illi Commercial is a full service commercial real estate firm located in Southern California, specializing in landlord and tenant representation, investment sales, property management, and consulting services. We’re a different kind of real estate company – serving clients and communities through collaboration, experience, and innovation. In 2007 we set out to build a different kind of real estate company. We fostered a culture of collaboration amongst ourselves and the people that we serve. We are focusing on attracting and unleashing the most talented professionals in the industry. We have developed a fun and fulfilling team environment that embodies collaboration and provides a positive impact within the lives of our associates and within the communities that we serve. The dedication of our team and our culture is unmatched in the industry and allows us to deliver the utmost value and benefits to our clients. No matter what your requirements, be it expanding your current space, moving to a new building, investment strategy, relocating your corporate headquarters or growing into new markets, illi Commercial can help you make decisions in your company’s best interest – saving you time, minimizing costs and maximizing value. Our team will ensure that your properties receive maximum exposure through aggressive marketing techniques, results-oriented philosophy, and a commitment to providing each listing with the tools required to fill vacant space or sell a building.

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Vibrant Dessert Cafe for Sale-High Traffic Location

San Diego, CA

Located in one of San Diego’s most bustling malls, this high-traffic dessert café benefits from a constant shoppers and built-in daily foot traffic. With thousands of daily visitors passing by, this...

$145,000

$145,000

Downtown SD Mexican food or bring your concept

San Diego, CA

Here is the downtown Mexican food location you have been looking for. Turnkey location, keep or change the name, it’s up to you! If you love the location for a different concept-bring it in! Either...

$137,000

$137,000

4th Ave Gaslamp Restaurant / Bar For Sale with Type 47 ABC License

San Diego, CA

CONFIDENTIAL SALE: Do not talk to customers or employees. Rare restaurant sale opportunity within San Diego’s famous Gaslamp Quarter. Strong foot traffic day and night at your front door, fueled by...

$450,000

$450,000

Cash Flow: $215,000

High End Restaurant in Del Mar

San Diego, CA

Bring your concept to this fully built out $1.4mil restaurant completed 5 years ago. This restaurant even comes with a full hard liquor license. 3700 sq ft of restaurant space plus a bonus exclusive...

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $50,000

Pacific Beach Bar/Restaurant For Sale

San Diego, CA

Extremely rare Pacific Beach bar / restaurant for sale with Type 47 ABC License (full liquor) and live entertainment permitted. Older liquor license with minimal restrictions and the ability to serve...

$950,000

$950,000

Anchor Bar
Franchise

Available Nationwide

Home of the Original Buffalo Wing and part of food history. Expanding nationally with plenty of territory available for franchisees to grow. Learn more about joining our team now.

$400,000

$400,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $2,449,992

Turnkey Restaurant in High-Traffic San Diego Neighborhood

San Diego, CA

Prime restaurant location in a high-traffic San Diego neighborhood surrounded by dense residential housing and ongoing development, providing strong built-in customer demand. This is an asset sale of...

$249,000

$249,000

Well Established Cafe in the Convoy Business District

San Diego, CA

This cafe has been around for 10 years and well known in the Convoy Business District. Over 1800 sq ft with outdoor patio space of 500 sq ft that you don't have to pay for. This is one of the lowest...

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $100,000

Established Asian Restaurant with ABC 41 License

San Diego, CA

An established, high-volume Asian restaurant in a desirable San Diego location is now available for acquisition. The business currently operates under an absentee owner model and possesses a valuable...

$295,000

$295,000

Cash Flow: $168,714

Rare Turnkey Restaurant Opportunity in the Heart of San Diego

San Diego, CA

PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS • APPROX 3000 SF 2ND GENERATION RESTAURANT AND BAR • ABC TYPE 47 LICENSE • 14FT TYPE 1 HOOD SYSTEM • GREASE INTERCEPTOR • LARGE WALK-IN COOLER • BONUS OFFICE/STORAGE • NEW LEASE...

$275,000

$275,000

Busy Greek & Fusion Food Truck Biz – Great Brand & Growth Potential

San Diego, CA

This well-known food truck business has carved out a strong presence in the San Diego area with its popular Greek and contemporary-style menu. Operating from two fully-equipped trucks, the company...

$500,000

$500,000

Cash Flow: $150,000

Le Macaron
Franchise

Available in California

Bring the joy of French indulgence to your community-macarons, espresso, pastries, and more-supported by a franchise family dedicated to your success.

$100,000

$100,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $343,369

Buy or Sell a Restaurant in San Diego, CA

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 San Diego and aggregated financial data to help you compare and evaluate individual restaurant businesses.


Market Snapshot

Number of Businesses Analyzed  

79

Median Asking Price  

$190,250

Median Reported Revenue  

$480,000

Median Reported Earnings  

$96,000

Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.


San Diego, CA Restaurant Valuation Multiples

Range

Revenue

Earnings (SDE)

Lower Quartile

0.25

1.63

Median

0.41

2.00

Upper Quartile

0.65

2.31

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 San Diego?

The median asking price for restaurants in San Diego, CA is $190,250. 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?

Median revenue of restaurant businesses listed for sale in San Diego is $480,000, while the median reported owner’s discretionary earnings is $96,000. Earnings can vary greatly depending on the type of restaurant, location, management efficiency, and market demand.

How are restaurants in San Diego 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 San Diego restaurant business listings, revenue multiples range from 0.25 to 0.65, with the median at 0.41. Earnings multiples range from 1.63 to 2.31, with the median at 2.00. This means restaurants in San Diego are valued, on average, around 0.41 times annual revenue, and 2 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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