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Turnkey East Bay Area Bakery Cafe with Strong Wedding Cake Business

Alameda County, CA

FOR SALE: A complete Turnkey East Bay Area Bakery located in a busy shopping center. Attractive interior with 1182 sq ft of space that includes indoor and outdoor seating, attractive Federal display...

$400,000

$400,000

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Long Standing and Established Mexican Restaurant in Ukiah

Mendocino County, CA

This is a well-established Mexican restaurant located in Ukiah, California, operating in a high-visibility shopping plaza with strong local traffic. The restaurant is known for its authentic Mexican...

$147,050

Cash Flow: $4,170

$147,050

Cash Flow: $4,170

Oakland - Vietnamese Restaurant for Sale

Oakland, CA

Well-established Pho restaurant in Oakland area with loyal customers. Fully equipped kitchen and dine-in/takeout setup. Turnkey operation — start earning immediately. - Easy to run - Favorable lease...

$65,000

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$65,000

Profitable Coffee Distribution | $228K GP | Owner Works 5 Hrs/Day

Los Angeles, CA

Turnkey Coffee Distribution & Equipment Business – Lifestyle Operation with Major Upside Selling due to health reasons. Owner committed to smooth transition and training. Profitable, fully-established...

$550,000

Cash Flow: $228,000

$550,000

Cash Flow: $228,000

Turnkey, Full-Service Restaurant

San Francisco, CA

An exceptional opportunity to acquire a fully turnkey, design-forward New American restaurant in one of San Francisco’s most vibrant and sought-after neighborhoods. This chef-driven concept is known...

$250,000

$250,000

Prime Irvine Restaurant Opportunity | High-Volume ($3M Annual Sales)

Irvine, CA

*May not qualify for an SBA loan, as the business has been operating for less than two years. *Seller is not open to doing any seller financing. *Anyone who contacts the store directly or approaches...

$850,000

Cash Flow: $696,000

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$850,000

Cash Flow: $696,000

Highly Profitable Bakery 4 Sale-35 Years of Success-National Reach!

Los Angeles, CA

Wholesale Bakery- Gross annual sales: $1,700,000 >Net Profit: $500,000/Year >Employees: 14 full-time >Location: Serves 14 States w/over 300 stores & online orders. Key Highlights: >Established in...

$3,900,000

Cash Flow: $685,000

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$3,900,000

Cash Flow: $685,000

Axe Throwing Bar For Sale

Roseville, CA

This established axe-throwing bar is the first of its kind and is ready for a local owner to take over. We've been at the brink financially month over month, but it can really take off with the right...

$100,000

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$100,000

High-Volume 4-Store Subway Bundle – Semi-Absentee

Garden Grove, CA

Rare opportunity to acquire a highly profitable, semi-absentee 4-unit Subway franchise bundle in North Orange County, generating $120K+ in annual cash flow with strong brand power, established...

$699,000

Cash Flow: $120,544

$699,000

Cash Flow: $120,544

Three Fatburger restaurant package for Sale

Los Angeles County, CA

Well establish Hamburger chain in Southern California and four other surrounding states, most locations also have the Buffalo Express Wings as well. Great opportunity to join the FatBrand Family...

$1,495,000

$1,495,000

BOBA Shop For Sale

Garden Grove, CA

Turnkey boba shop with loyal customers and prime location. Own a thriving turnkey boba and dessert café in a prime, high-traffic location! Crave Boba Shop is a local favorite known for its signature...

$180,000

Cash Flow: $60,937

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$180,000

Cash Flow: $60,937

Sizzler Franchise - Beer & Wine -Well Established -San Fernando Valley

Los Angeles County, CA

Sizzler Franchise, well-established, short hours, 100% absentee owned and 100% employee operated, desirable and upscale community of San Fernando Valley. Please note, that this franchisee is located...

$250,000

$250,000

Turnkey Charcuterie Business

Tulare County, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire an established, turnkey specialty food and charcuterie franchise operating in Tulare County, California. The business focuses on elevated presentation and...

$220,000

$220,000

*****PRICE REDUCTION $199,995-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...

$199,995

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$199,995

Peter & Carmen Gray

Vintage Sotheby's International Realty Commercial

Serving Napa County, CA

The Elite Club is the Commercial division of Vintage Sotheby’s International Realty. We cover the full spectrum of commercial real estate categories, including business brokerage (often referred to as business opportunities or Mergers and Acquisitions/M&A) and development, in addition to luxury and residential real estate. We are a specialized group of full service real estate advisors that provide clients with unparalleled experience in buying, selling, exchanging or leasing real estate. About Peter Gray, Managing Partner, VSIR Commercial Office: 415.839.8339 / Email: peter@carmengraycre.com For more than 19 years, as an entrepreneur and fractional COO, Peter has been involved in nearly every facet of developing and growing businesses, raising capital and turning businesses into valuable assets. Bringing his market knowledge, negotiating expertise and research/analytical skills to the Commercial Real Estate industry, Peter is focused on Business Opportunities (Business Brokerage) along with Specialty Properties, Wineries, Vineyard Estates and Industrial Properties. About Carmen Gray, Managing Partner, VSIR Commercial Office: 707.410.5399 / Email: carmen@carmengraycre.com Carmen has deep experience in commercial real estate throughout the whole of California and has a particular affinity for wineries, vineyard estates and developable land, along with Luxury residential properties. Carmen’s diverse background includes a high performing history of business, corporate sales and marketing, team management and a degree in intercultural communications. This has enhanced her ability to think outside of the box and focus on maximizing the return on investments for her Real Estate Clients. She is also well known for her collaborative working style both within and between dynamic business organizations.

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Up Climbing Business in Booming Town

Santa Barbara, CA

Opportunities are coming in a new booming town. Takashi Ramen is a modern system-driven ramen restaurant designed for speed, volume, and scalability. The restaurant operates with a fully integrated...

$350,000

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$350,000

Two Turnkey Turlock Restaurants For Sale!

Turlock, CA

Rare opportunity to own two thriving, income-generating restaurant businesses operating under one beautifully designed roof in the heart of Turlock. Just minutes from schools and college dorms,...

$495,000

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$495,000

High-Volume Coastal Restaurant with ABC Type 47 License

Monterey County, CA

This full-service restaurant has a long-standing reputation for quality dining, a loyal customer base, and a unique location. Featuring a spacious dining area, an ABC Type 47 license, a full kitchen,...

$2,395,000

Cash Flow: $670,000

$2,395,000

Cash Flow: $670,000

Pizza Franchise Gross $702,500 Yr. Owner finance $120,000 Down

Sacramento County, CA

Very Well Established Pizza Franchise. Clean Throughout. Has been absentee operated for many years. Existing manager is paid between $78 & $80,000 per year. Historically this pizza business has well...

$300,000

Cash Flow: $116,600

$300,000

Cash Flow: $116,600

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...

$199,000

$199,000

Opportunity to Take Over a Turnkey Established Brand - Fully Equipped

Anaheim, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a fully built, beautifully designed Mediterranean restaurant with a warm, inviting atmosphere and authentic cultural touches throughout the dining space. Every...

$325,000

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$325,000

Turnkey Island Fin Poké Franchise – Prime Delta Shores Location

Sacramento, CA

Island Fin Poké – Delta Shores is a turnkey, fast-casual restaurant offering fresh, customizable, Hawaiian-inspired poké bowls in one of Sacramento’s fastest-growing retail corridors. Located in the...

$400,000

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$400,000

Turnkey Seafood Boil Restaurant for Sale in Los Angeles County

Carson, CA

This Seafood Boil is a thriving restaurant established in 2019, generating $1.8 million in annual revenue with $200,000 in seller's discretionary earnings. Located in Carson, CA, this turnkey...

$650,000

Cash Flow: $200,000

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$650,000

Cash Flow: $200,000

Busy Pizza Restaurant in a great location

Los Angeles, CA

Discover a fantastic opportunity to own a thriving pizza restaurant! This well-established eatery boasts a loyal customer base, a prime location with high foot traffic, and a delicious menu featuring...

$70,000

Cash Flow: $40,000

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$70,000

Cash Flow: $40,000

Mediterranean Restaurant | Prime Southern California Market

San Bernardino County, CA

Outstanding opportunity to acquire a high-performing Mediterranean restaurant franchise in Southern California's dynamic market. This turnkey operation combines authentic cuisine with modern...

$850,000

$850,000

Restaurant & Bar - Full Liquor(Type 47)License - High Net -Short Hours

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 area, County of Riverside. This short...

$595,000

Cash Flow: $155,199

$595,000

Cash Flow: $155,199

Franchised Juice Bar - 100% Employee Run - Seller Financing - Fresno

Fresno, CA

Great opportunity to acquire a well-established, 100% absentee owned and 100% employee operated, franchised juice bar in desirable Fresno community. Please note, that this juice franchisee is located...

$295,000

Cash Flow: $125,051

$295,000

Cash Flow: $125,051

Cash-flowing turnkey restaurant with 40 years of proven operations

Glendale, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a cash-flowing, turnkey restaurant with a 40-year operating history in an upscale, safe Glendale area. The business benefits from long-standing neighborhood...

$150,000

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$150,000

Profitable Juice & Smoothie Bar

La Jolla, CA

Step into a health-conscious, fast-casual concept with proven cash flow and a loyal customer base. This turnkey juice bar serves smoothies, cold-pressed juices and açaí bowls and more, all from a...

$447,801

$447,801

Michelin Guide Rated Full Service Restaurant Business For Sale

Alameda, CA

Since 2019 this restaurant has been serving patrons of Alameda and the East Bay with an incredible menu of meats, chicken and fish. The kitchen and restaurant were totally built from the ground up in...

$450,000

Cash Flow: $180,000

$450,000

Cash Flow: $180,000

Once-in-a-Lifetime Pillar Point Harbor Opportunity-Landmark Seafood

Half Moon Bay, CA

For nearly 50 years, this harbor-front institution has served as a landmark gathering place in Pillar Point Harbor, one of Northern California’s most visited coastal destinations. The business sits at...

$1,895,000

EBITDA: $403,000

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$1,895,000

EBITDA: $403,000

JUST REDUCED! Busy Turnkey Sports Bar & Grill with Building & Property

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Riverside County, CA

Imagine walking into your own successful sports bar and grill - and the best part? You're buying everything, including the building and land. No landlord headaches, no lease worries. This is complete...

$2,950,000

$2,950,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Owner Carry Available--Modern Chinese Restaurant

Tustin, CA

Major opportunity to own a modern, contemporary fast-casual Chinese restaurant located in the highly desirable Tustin/Irvine Marketplace, one of Orange County’s busiest and most visible dining...

$269,000

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$269,000

Mongolian BBQ - 1 Million Annual Revenue. Mall location.

San Diego, CA

Exceptional owner/operator opportunity. This business has been running successfully with absentee ownership and did 950,000 last year from Credit card only sales. No cash transactions were allowed due...

$399,000

Cash Flow: $175,000

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$399,000

Cash Flow: $175,000

High Margin Chinese / Vietnamese Restaurant w/ Full Kitchen in OC

Westminster, CA

REALEST is proud to present an exceptional opportunity to acquire a long standing Chinese / Vietnamese restaurant in Westminster known for its comforting home style cooking and loyal patron base of...

$895,000

Cash Flow: $620,000

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$895,000

Cash Flow: $620,000

Two(2)Mexican Restaurants with RE(Land & Building) - Orange County

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...

$10,000,000

Cash Flow: $1,297,505

$10,000,000

Cash Flow: $1,297,505

Thriving Mexican Restaurant for Sale in Prime Modesto Shopping Center

Modesto, CA

Location: Modesto, CA 95356 Size: 1,600 sq. ft. | Seating Capacity: 32 Monthly Rent: $4442 (below market average) Lease: 5 years remaining Price: $250,000 Highlights: * Located in a busy shopping...

$250,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

Stir It Up Established & Profitable Cafe with Low Rent

Spring Valley, CA

Stir It Up Coffeehouse & Cafe offers an outstanding acquisition opportunity in Spring Valley's thriving Casa de Oro community. This established, profitable cafe delivers $300,000 in annual revenue...

$169,999

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$169,999

E-2 Visa Friendly | To-Go Restaurant | New Equipment | Fremont

Fremont, CA

Asking Price: $166,000 Location: Fremont, CA Type: To-Go Only Restaurant Visa: E-2 Business Visa Friendly ? Well-established to-go only restaurant located in Fremont, CA. Easy-to-operate business with...

$166,000

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$166,000

Popular World Famous Turf Club w/Building

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Hayward, CA

THE local gathering place with a long history of fabulous, diverse, inclusive events. The ideal buyer would be one who will carry on the legacy of the historical World Famous Turf Club and take it to...

$3,000,000

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$3,000,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Ajay Singh

California Business Broker

Serving Santa Clara County, CA

California Business Broker (CBB) has sold over 600 businesses over 25 years. CBB specializes in buying and selling both franchise and non-franchise Businesses like Gas stations, Car wash, Laundromats, Convenience stores, Liquor stores, Fast food restaurants, Bars, and Grills. We will provide you with one of the most extensive databases analyses that will aid you in making the best decisions alongside the process of escrow. We have extensive experience working with SBA, conventional lenders, and hard loan money lenders.

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DTLA restaurant Hard Liquor CUP Approved!

Los Angeles, CA

Established restaurant opportunity in prime downtown Los Angeles location featuring a coveted hard liquor license approved on CUP. This beautifully updated 3,600 square foot space sits on a...

$59,500

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$59,500

Well Established Mexican Restaurant-Beer and Wine License

Fountain Valley, CA

This well-established restaurant is located on the corner of a remarkably busy, high traffic area surrounded by several well known major businesses whose employees, clients and shoppers are drawn to...

$595,000

Cash Flow: $224,500

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$595,000

Cash Flow: $224,500

The Only Cannoli

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 & 2024 We’ve established exclusive vendor contracts...

$470,000

Cash Flow: $250,000

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$470,000

Cash Flow: $250,000

Awesome Spring Break Product - Ready to Grow!

Orange, CA

Business for Sale: Cocktail Flavored Gelatin Brand This unique food product business offers the world's first cocktail flavored gelatin, specially formulated to blend seamlessly with alcohol for...

$200,000

2

$200,000

Hot Nightclub PRIME Gaslamp Location! State of the Art Buildout!

San Diego, CA

? HOT NIGHTCLUB FOR SALE – A+ PRIME LOCATION – GASLAMP DISTRICT, SAN DIEGO ? This is your chance to own one of San Diego’s most electrifying nightlife venues, located in the heart of the iconic...

$1,500,000

Cash Flow: $500,000

$1,500,000

Cash Flow: $500,000

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...

$800,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

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$800,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Established Mexican Restaurant for sale in Simi Valley, CA

Simi Valley, CA

Centrally located in the heart of Simi Valley, this thriving Mexican restaurant offers an exceptional opportunity for the right buyer. Beautifully designed and tastefully decorated, the space provides...

$280,000

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$280,000

Established Mexican Restaurant for sale in Valencia, Santa Clarita

Santa Clarita, CA

Established Turnkey (Restaurant) Grill & Cantina. Here’s an opportunity to acquire an established, fully equipped, Mexican (restaurant) grill and cantina located in Santa Clarita, CA. Founded in 2003,...

$300,000

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$300,000

Beautiful OC Cash Flow Adult Nightclub with Gorgeous Entertainers!

Orange County, CA

LOCATION- LOCATION- LOCATION In close proximity to Angels Stadium, Disney, Convention Center, & Hotels, Colleges & Universities. This business is an absolute gem. Low overhead due to its 2500 Sq ft...

$1,599,999

Cash Flow: $910,000

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$1,599,999

Cash Flow: $910,000

Profitable Sushi Restaurant for Sale

Poway, CA

Profitable Sushi Restaurant for Sale in Poway, CA This well-established sushi restaurant presents an exceptional opportunity for an experienced operator seeking a turnkey business in one of San Diego...

$200,000

Cash Flow: $1,000,000

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$200,000

Cash Flow: $1,000,000

FIRESALE! $250,000 Turn-Key Restaurant on Higuera St. BubbleGum Alley!

San Luis Obispo, CA

NOW REDUCED TO $299,999 FIRM!!! Originally Listed for $650,000, Spent Over $650,000 to Build. A rare opportunity to own a restaurant in the world famous Bubble Gum Alley in San Luis Obispo. Currently...

$250,000

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$250,000

Buy or Sell a Restaurant and Food Business in California
Market OverviewListed for Sale
Number of Businesses Analyzed636
Median Asking Price$295,000
Median Reported Revenue$720,000
Median Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings$121,531
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.

Asking Price

Lower QuartileMedianUpper Quartile
$173,750$295,000$549,250

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.

BoundRevenueSeller’s Discretionary Earnings
Lower Quartile$426,500$80,000
Median$720,000$121,531
Upper Quartile$1,200,000$200,000

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.

BoundRevenue MultipleEarnings Multiple
Lower Quartile0.291.87
Median0.422.52
Upper Quartile0.623.33
Find out what these types of businesses actually sell for with a BizBuySell Valuation Report

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 $295,000, though prices range from under $173,750 to well over $549,250.

How much do Restaurants and Food Businesses owners in California earn?

The median reported revenue of Restaurants and Food Businesses in California is $720,000 and owners earn a median of $121,531, 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 0.62, with a median of 0.42. Earning multiples range from 1.87 to 3.33, with the median at 2.52. This means the typical Restaurant and Food Business in California may ask for around 0.42 times its annual revenue, and 2.52 times its annual owner earnings.

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