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Start-up5546 SQFT setting-up Banquet Hall Busi for sale in SW San Jose

New Established Banquet Hall Business needs some ideas to transform it to be popular. This 5,546 square foot banquet hall presents an excellent opportunity for an entrepreneur looking to enter the...

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Start-upEntrepreneurial Restaurateur Joint-Venture Bayside Restaurant

ENTREPRENEURIAL RESTAURATEUR JOINT-VENTURE OPPORTUNITY Exceptional restaurant and bar joint-venture opportunity located within the prestigious Point Reyes National Seashore in Inverness, California....

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Start-upChino-Mex Franchise

We are more than just a Chinese and Mexican restaurant, we have a brand already built in the community that impacts customers’ lives with our award winning tacos and unique combination of food. We...

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$30,000

Start-up

$30,000

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Start-upTurnkey Dessert & Sandwich Shop in Prime San Francisco Location

Turnkey dessert and sandwich shop located in a prime San Francisco neighborhood with excellent street visibility and steady foot traffic. MooKoos specializes in authentic Turkish desserts, pastries,...

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Start-upOwn NYC’s Hottest Italian Café Franchise – Caffe Aronne

Caffe Aronne, the most talked-about Italian café in NYC, is now franchising! With rave reviews, a cult following, and a proven success model, this is your chance to own a highly profitable coffee &...

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$25,000

Start-up

$25,000

Start-upHigh-Profit Turnkey Wine Bar in The Avenue Viera- Prime Location

Step into ownership of a modern, lifestyle-driven wine bar franchise located in The Avenue Viera, one of Florida’s premier outdoor shopping destinations — just 15 minutes from the beach. This is a...

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$85,000

Start-up

$85,000

Start-upMuther Shuckers Roasted Cowboy Corn Food Stand Opportunity

Muther Shuckers Cowboy Corn is a Dallas, Texas base operation. We are looking for owner operators to work with our team in selling roasted corn all over America starting in March 2025. Our model is...

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$5,000

Start-up

$5,000

Start-upHokkaido Ramen House

Hokkaido ramen house is casual Japanese ramen restaurants. We offer a wide variety of authentic Japanese ramen dishes. All of our food is prepared fresh to order every time with only the finest and...

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$30,000

Start-up

$30,000

Start-upTurnkey Coffee Shop

* TURNKEY COFFEE SHOP BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY - in Southern CALIFORNIA * Skip the Franchise Fees - Get Real Expertise and Partnership Instead! * $30,000 Complete Coffee Shop Setup, Supply, Service &...

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$30,000

Start-up

$30,000

Cajun Seafood Franchise, Full Staff, Type 41.

Riverside County, CA

Profitable Franchise Seafood Restaurant in Prime Affluent Riverside County Location A rare opportunity to acquire a well-established and profitable franchise seafood restaurant located in a highly...

$199,000

$199,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

Japanese Sushi Restaurant with Beer & Wine

Riverside County, CA

Seize the rare opportunity to acquire a true neighborhood institution! This fast-casual Japanese restaurant has thrived in the same prime location for two decades, becoming the undisputed local...

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $66,000

Pizza Parlor - Tap Beer & Wine Bar - Arcade - 3500 SF - Employee Run

Orange County, CA

Listing # - 5429 WP High volume Pizza Parlor with ABC 41 Beer on Tap & Wine Bar. Lots of Flat Screen TVs, active Arcade produces good extra income. There are 10 quality employees with owner manages...

$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $118,000

Busy Petaluma Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar

Petaluma, CA

This restaurant brings its customers an artistic, Japanese & sushi experience served by its friendly and knowledgeable staff. This beautifully remodeled space includes a large kitchen boasting two...

$120,000

$120,000

Well Established Ice Supply Business with Land and Building For Sale

$1,400,000 - Compton, CA

$1,400,000

Compton, CA

The Bar You've Always Wanted

Los Angeles, CA

This bar is that neighborhood bar that never gets too crowded, has bartenders who’ll actually talk to you, and music you’ll spend the entire night listening to around the coolest crowd on Melrose....

$575,000

$575,000

Sushi restaurant - Huntington Beach *Potential*

Huntington Beach, CA

Open only 6 days a week with plenty of parking ABC: B&W $85,000 monthly gross sales with room to grow Owner only helps manage, not fully involved Established for 6 years Rent: $10,500 (all included)...

$180,000

$180,000

Rick Teh, EMBA, CBI

Accel Business Advisors

Serving Alameda County, CA

We are a team of seasoned business brokers passionate about helping business owners and investors in business transactions. Our brokers operate less like salespeople and more closely to wedding planners; We will get to know your needs, show you what it will take to get there, and make sure that things are going according to plan the entire way. Our team of brokers has extensive experience and training working with a wide variety of business listings and performing valuations. Your business showcases your hard work and dedication; it deserves the highest level of professionalism that will lead you to a successful closing. All of our team members have had previous experience owning their own business and understand that placing your business for sale can be a stressful time. Through our rigorous training programs, our brokers have learned how to find the right buyer for your business and how to make the closing process run smoothly.

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Established French Pastries & Coffee Shop For Sale

Long Beach, CA

Business Highlights - Turnkey Operation: Fully equipped and ready for immediate ownership transition. - Prime Belmont Shore Location: High-visibility boutique space on 2nd Street (Over 30,000 Cars per...

$125,000

$125,000

Established deli business (looks like new)

Alameda County, CA

Dine in and catering soup, salad and sandwich franchise of Eriks Delicafe. Opened new in 2018. Equipment, furniture, restroom looks new. Still operating....

$300,000

$300,000

Cash Flow: $150,000

Long estab.outstanding location and atmosphere-41 lic. lots of parking

San Diego County, CA

Turn-Key Beach Area Restaurant for Sale – Imperial Beach/Coronado Prime Opportunity with Established Success and a Fun, Coastal Vibe Dreaming of owning a vibrant restaurant in one of San Diego’s most...

$189,999

$189,999

Turnkey 2-Unit Cheesesteak Restaurant – $1.6M Sales – SBA 20% Down

Sacramento, CA

Turnkey 2-Unit Cheesesteak Restaurant – $1.6M Sales – SBA 20% Down RRC#: 5115 Asking Price: Offered at $300000 Location: Sacramento County Annual Revenue: $1,600,000 Annual Cash Flow: Contact For Info...

$300,000

$300,000

Cash Flow: $135,000

Turn Key restaurant for Sale

Sunnyvale, CA

Turn Key Restaurant for Sale Established Asian restaurant opportunity in Sunnyvale, California. This well-established business has been successfully operating since 2005, building a loyal customer...

$330,000

$330,000

Pizza Store for Sale

Fort Bragg, CA

Mountain Mike’s Pizza is a well-established, family-friendly pizzeria known for its legendary crispy, curly pepperoni and fresh, high-quality ingredients. This location offers a proven business model...

$450,000

$450,000

Cash Flow: $108,113

Pho Restaurant

Huntington Beach, CA

The restaurant locates on a busy street and near 5-point Shopping Center, Beach and Main Street with great street visibility. Currently, it is operating as a Vietnamese restaurant with beautiful...

$195,000

$195,000

Successful and highly rated restaurant opportunity in prime Torrance

Torrance, CA

Personal issues have forced owner of this successful fully operational restaurant to sell. This is a prime location with substantial car traffic on two major thoroughfare roads in Torrance. Close to a...

$300,000

$300,000

Busy Pizza Restaurant in a great location

$140,000 - Los Angeles, CA

$140,000

Los Angeles, CA

Market Sushi

Fullerton, CA

Business Overview *No. of Employees: Full-time 1, Part-time 2 ($13,020) *Current Owner’s Work: 2 days per week *Reason for Sale: Focus on other location *Monthly Gross Sales: $41,673 *Monthly Net...

$140,000

$140,000

Cash Flow: $200,028

Brewery, Tasting Room, & New Equipment For Sale San Diego County

San Diego County, CA

Launch or expand your craft beer brand with this unique offering. Two location package plus brand-new brewing equipment. One location is a home-brew shop and brewery fully equipped with everything you...

$799,000

$799,000

Restaurant for sale in Hayward, California

Hayward, CA

Restaurant for Sale – $200,000 Prime Corner Location | Hayward, CA Currently Mexican Restaurant. Formerly Vietnamese restaurant. Situated on a highly visible corner near downtown Hayward, the location...

$200,000

$200,000

HoAloha Hawaiian BBQ

Chino, CA

HoAloha Hawaiian BBQ presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire an established Hawaiian restaurant in Chino's Central Plaza Shopping Center. This unique dining concept operates as the only...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $35,000

Japanese restaurant

La Habra, CA

Selling medium size Japanese sushi restaurant included all of FFE....

$98,500

$98,500

"SF Outer Sunset" Restaurant Business in a Commercialized Area!

San Francisco, CA

This restaurant business is located in a highly commercialized area with strong foot traffic and tons of vehicles driving by daily. It's close to schools, supermarkets, libraries, churches, banks, and...

$159,000

$159,000

"SF Outer Sunset" Restaurant for Sale in a Prime Location!

San Francisco, CA

This restaurant for sale is located in the Outer Sunset of San Francisco with a nice ambience and a patio seating. This is a well-established, high-traffic restaurant along Irving St. This is close to...

$159,000

$159,000

Pizza Italian restaurant.

Studio City, CA

Prime intersection location with great visibility. Established 39 years under the same name (4 years with current owner), and surrounded by a mix of residential, commercial and retailers with lots of...

$165,000

$165,000

Cash Flow: $90,000

2 Location Coffee Brand with Kitchens

Beverly Hills, CA

This 2-location coffee brand boasts two Wilshire Boulevard area locations, each with a kitchen and hood. Both locations cater to those in the same high-rise buildings, as well as to visitors,...

$385,000

$385,000

Cash Flow: $180,410

Prime Kiosk Opportunity at Valley Fair Mall – High Traffic Location

Santa Clara, CA

Rare chance to acquire a turnkey kiosk business located inside Westfield Valley Fair, one of the busiest and most prestigious shopping malls in Silicon Valley. Highlights: Prime high-visibility kiosk...

$150,000

$150,000

Modern Absentee-Run Pizza Franchise

$289,000 - Riverside, CA

$289,000

Riverside, CA

Super profitable sushi restaurant in Japantown

San Francisco, CA

Established sushi restaurant presents a compelling acquisition opportunity in San Francisco's prestigious Japantown district. This fully operational culinary establishment has maintained continuous...

$500,000

$500,000

Prime high traffic locations in Palo Alto and Santa Clara

Palo Alto, CA

Unbeatable high-foot-traffic, premium retail destination. Millions of high-spending customers weekdays and weekends. Strong visibility and accessibility next to Arhaus, Sushi Roku, Tiffany, Lululemon,...

$400,000

$400,000

Prime Restaurant for Sale

San Francisco, CA

• Premier Location: Situated in San Francisco’s Financial District, surrounded by Fortune 500 companies, banks, law firms, and high-density residential. • High Traffic & Visibility: Excellent frontage...

$700,000

$700,000

Fantastic Corner Sandwich shop business for sale

San Francisco, CA

Directly across from the San Francisco Jazz Center. Nina's Cafe has been an institution for many years for surrounding schools, local workers and dedicated clients for catering, lunches and much more....

$67,000

$67,000

Affordable Turn-key Boba Shop

La Verne, CA

AFFORDABLE TURN-KEY BOBA SHOP - LA VERNE, CA Well-established boba shop located in the vibrant city of La Verne, strategically positioned on high-traffic Foothill Boulevard surrounded by popular...

$70,000

$70,000

Established restaurant bistro style in Downtown Redwood City

Redwood City, CA

Established restaurant, located in the vibrant downtown of the Redwood City with very high foot traffic and many high-tech corporation ofices around. Restaurant bistro style with full kitchen, hood...

$245,000

$245,000

Established sandwich shop/cafe in a fast growing area

Yolo County, CA

This cafe stands out for its proven success, loyal customer base, and prime location. It offers a turnkey opportunity for a buyer looking to step into a profitable operation. Brand new buildout in...

$300,000

$300,000

Italian Restaurant Business: Cafe Milano For Sale

San Diego, CA

Cafe Milano is a beloved and well-established Italian restaurant that has been serving the La Jolla community for over 25 years. Located on the high-traffic Pearl Street corridor, this turnkey...

$300,000

$300,000

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Serving Orange County, CA

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Japanese Ramen restaurant for sale in Elk Grove next to highway 5

Elk Grove, CA

Established Japanese ramen restaurant strategically positioned in Elk Grove with direct highway access via Highway 5, Elk Grove Exit. This turnkey operation occupies approximately 1,530 square feet of...

$150,000

$150,000

'THE CHEESESTEAK SHOP' has a Profitable and Popular Location for Sale

Livermore, CA

'THE CHEESESTEAK SHOP' has a Profitable and Popular Location for Sale in a Popular & Growing Eastbay City RRC#: 5110 Asking Price: Offered at $274,999 Location: Alameda County Annual Revenue: $748,000...

$274,999

$274,999

Unlock Your Entrepreneurial Dreams!Profitable Poke & Boba Tea Business

$168,000 - Rancho Cordova, CA

$168,000

Rancho Cordova, CA

Profitable and Well-Loved American Burger Joint – $130K Seller Earning

San Jose, CA

Profitable and Well-Loved American Burger Joint – $130K Seller Earnings, High-Traffic Corner Location RRC#: 5111 Asking Price: Offered At $289,000 Location: Santa Clara County Annual Revenue: $800,000...

$289,000

$289,000

Cash Flow: $130,000

'THE CHEESESTEAK SHOP' has a Profitable and Popular Location for Sale.

Alameda, CA

'THE CHEESESTEAK SHOP' has a Profitable and Popular Location for Sale. Below Market Lease will be Assigned! ~25% Revenue Increase Year-to-Year RRC#: 5107 Asking Price: Offered at $249999 Location:...

$249,999

$249,999

800SF Pizzeria For Sale; Corner Location & Great Neighborhood Goodwill

Alameda, CA

Cute 800sf Pizzeria For Sale! Corner Location & Great Neighborhood Goodwill! RRC#: 5108 Asking Price: Offered at $75,000 Location: Oakland Annual Revenue: Contact for Info Annual Cash Flow: Contact...

$75,000

$75,000

Coffee & Tea with Dessert Shop

Los Alamitos, CA

MONTHLY GROSS: $27,000 MONTHLY RENT: $2,200 + $1,300 NNN LEASE TERMS: 4 ½ + 5 STORE SIZE: 1,500 SQFT. SEATING CAPACITY: 50 OPEN HOUR:7AM~ 9PM. MON- SUN. EMPLOYEES: 9 PT. WAGE: $10,000/MO. REASON FOR...

$200,000

$200,000

Cash Flow: $67,956

Corner Restaurant Spacious kitchen with a Long Hood & Patio

Milpitas, CA

This Restaurant is located in A popular open-air power center with over 30 businesses hosted in a plaza-style layout best for General shopping needs, electronics, groceries, home goods, and casual...

$288,000

$288,000

Spacious Restaurant W/ Open Kitchen on El- Camino Real W/type 41

Redwood City, CA

Name & Concept is not included; Redwood City, California, is a vibrant and diverse community located in the heart of Silicon Valley, approximately 27 miles south of San Francisco and 24 miles...

$228,000

$228,000

Restaurant next to Angels Stadium of Anaheim & Honda Center

Anaheim, CA

Turnkey Restaurant with Patio in High-Traffic Platinum Triangle – Prime Location Near Major Sports Venues! Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a restaurant ideally situated in the heart of...

$98,000

$98,000

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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