San Jose, CA
$150,000
San Jose, CA
$150,000
Riverside, CA
$375,000
Riverside County, CA
$380,000
San Bernardino County, CA
$350,000
Modesto, CA
$160,000
San Jose, CA
$180,000
San Diego County, CA
$137,000
Santa Rosa, CA
$250,000
Alameda County, CA
$885,000
Alameda County, CA
$850,000
Oxnard, CA
$97,000
Marin County, CA
$295,000
San Francisco, CA
$220,000
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$1,150,000
Costa Mesa, CA
$349,000
Carson, CA
$80,000
Haik Bokhchalian
JohnHart Commercial
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
JohnHart has established a reputation for excellence in customer service, innovative technology, and comprehensive market insights. Mission: Our mission is to empower our clients to achieve their financial goals by offering tailored investment strategies and unparalleled support. We believe in building long-term relationships based on trust, transparency, and mutual success. Wealth Management: Personalized investment strategies and portfolio management services designed to grow and protect wealth. Research and Insights: In-depth market analysis and research reports that equip our clients with the information they need to make informed decisions. Educational Resources: A commitment to client education through workshops, webinars, and one-on-one consultations. Technology: Our cutting-edge trading platform combines user-friendly design with powerful analytical tools, ensuring that our clients have access to the resources they need to navigate today’s complex financial markets. We continuously invest in technology to enhance user experience and improve transaction efficiency. Community Engagement: We believe in giving back to the community. Through various philanthropic initiatives and partnerships, we support local organizations and strive to make a positive impact on society.
Mount Laguna, CA
$280,000
Carpinteria, CA
$499,000
San Joaquin County, CA
$99,000
Livermore, CA
$1,198,000
Yorba Linda, CA
$195,000
San Luis Obispo, CA
$75,000
Wildomar, CA
$900,000
Arcadia, CA
$195,000
San Diego, CA
$499,000
Los Angeles, CA
$199,000
Riverside County, CA
$25,000
Santa Cruz, CA
$399,000
Brisbane, CA
$75,000
South San Francisco, CA
$250,000
Sacramento, CA
$145,000
Aptos, CA
$59,000
San Diego County, CA
$175,000
San Bernardino County, CA
$800,000
San Gabriel, CA
$387,000
Orange County, CA
$149,900
Los Gatos, CA
$219,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$249,000
Walnut Creek, CA
$250,000
Milpitas, CA
$219,000
San Mateo, CA
$220,000
Petaluma, CA
$425,000
Buena Park, CA
$949,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$139,000
Gerald Bendix
gBx Brokerage
Serving Shasta County, CA
• Experience in the acquisition and sale of small and mid-sized firms. • Owned, operated, and grew a manufacturing company with $37MM annual wholesale and retail revenues and multi-million dollar Federal contracts. • Detailed, hands-on, day-to-day knowledge of the multitude of areas involved in running a small to moderate-sized company including: Leadership, Finance, Production, Marketing, Sales, Contracting, and Human Resources. California and Oregon Real Estate Broker Licenses. • Education: BA, Willamette University, Major: Economics; Masters in Science, The Sloan Program, Graduate School of Business, Stanford University. • Helping Business Owners Value and Sell Their Companies. • Assisting Business Purchasers Find the Right Company to Buy.
Merced County, CA
$200,000
Folsom, CA
$200,000
Naval Base Ventura County, CA
$920,000
Los Angeles, CA
$225,000
Baldwin Park, CA
$80,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$168,000
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. |
Read the Report:
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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