Los Angeles, CA
$50,000
California Restaurants and Food Businesses For Sale
Market Info
Beautiful Post Modern
Beautiful Restaurant Pub
Studio City, CA
$600,000
Sushi restaurant with a patio and good rent
Milpitas, CA
$200,000
Hot Pot restaurant in a good location
Daly City, CA
$80,000
Market Sushi
Garden Grove, CA
$87,000
Market Sushi
Corona, CA
$75,000
1 Year Old Restaurant
Belmont, CA
$325,000
Established Private Pizza Restaurant business for sale
Tulare County, CA
$239,000
The Popular Restaurant, Bar w/Live Music - ROXX On MAIN - is For Sale!
Martinez, CA
$290,000
Beautifully Remodeled, Fully Equipped, Downtown Petaluma Location
Petaluma, CA
$149,000
High-Visibility Corner Restaurant Space in the Heart of Central Marin
Marin County, CA
$249,000
Neighborhood Pub in the Santa Cruz Mountains
Santa Cruz County, CA
$167,000
Neighborhood Pub 48 License For Sale
Orange County, CA
$227,000
Tamales/Salsa manufacturing, distribution & store
Sacramento, CA
$270,000
Established Fast Food Franchise
Fresno, CA
$220,000
Motivated Seller! Mexican Restaurant – Great Reviews & Untapped Potent
Gilroy, CA
$170,000
Ken Oppeltz Don DiSpaltro
Vanguard Resource Gr
Serving San Diego County, CA
Our principals are members of IBBA and CABB, and perhaps the most experienced and professional group in southern California. Our office has sold over 800 businesses, many just like yours! We have sold virtually every type and size of business. From Main Street to lower middle market types of businesses, we can help. Selling a bigger company? Ken Oppeltz is a Merger and Acquisition Master Intermediary and routinely has sold larger companies to investors, other companies, and private equity groups.
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Michoacan Style -Ice Cream & Paletas Shop- Excellent Location & Sales
El Monte, CA
$49,999
Best of The Best Nightclub Spots in West Hollywood
West Hollywood, CA
$2,000,000
Tasteful Decor 1,500sf Restaurant, Beer/Wine, Must See!
Tustin, CA
$225,000
A approximately 500 SF fully equipped restaurant in the Food Court
Lincoln Heights, CA
$15,000
Open 1,500sf Chinese Restaurant, Very Busy Corner Location
Rowland Heights, CA
$178,000
Pizza & Sports Bar, can be converted type 41 license SELLER MAY CARRY
Pleasanton, CA
$228,888
Famous Hong Kong Style Deli & Desserts, Desirable Location
City Of Industry, CA
$178,000
Restaurant & Bar So OC Beach Location Busy Top Location
Orange County, CA
$1,000,000
Established Fast Food Franchise Restaurant
Los Angeles County, CA
$375,000
Established Boba & Snack Shop in San Jose– Full Kitchen
San Jose, CA
$148,000
Profitable Pizza in Van Nuys
Van Nuys, CA
$850,000
Sushi & Japanese Grill Restaurant-Dana Point-PRICE REDUCED
Dana Point, CA
$189,000
Market Sushi-->High Volume
Manhattan Beach, CA
$140,000
Branded Boba tea shop with kitchen for sale in Sacramento near college
Sacramento, CA
$200,000
Breakfast Cafe Gross $1,920,000 yr. $132,000 Dn. Assume 3.75% note
Sonora, CA
$480,000
Attractive Restaurant/Bar in the Heart of SF W/Separated full type 47
San Francisco, CA
$488,000
Hancock Park Restaurant w/Sidewalk Seating – High Visibility Location
Los Angeles, CA
$395,000
Breakfast, Lunch Cafe So OC Beach Location
Orange County, CA
$200,000
Turnkey Café Space– Prime Opportunity!
Ventura, CA
$99,000
Los Angeles Restaurant, Bar & Brewpub – Neighborhood Favorite!
Los Angeles, CA
$350,000
Prime Location Established Bubble Tea Shop
California
$550,000
Sandwich Shop in Foods Village Center In IRVINE
Irvine, CA
$199,000
Restaurant For Sale – Fully Equipped Breakfast and Lunch Spot !
Pasadena, CA
$400,000
Absentee Boba Tea House
Los Angeles, CA
$99,000
Great Beer, BBQ, and Pizza Place With Amazing Location
Pacifica, CA
$65,000
Popular Bubble Tea Shop in Prime Piedmont Ave Location
Oakland, CA
$130,000
San Francisco Neighborhood Bar, ABC 48 License. Excellent Location!
San Francisco, CA
$245,000
Absentee Owner Japanese Boiling Hot pot Diner Only Restaurant
Foothill Ranch, CA
$240,000
Timothy Lopez
Tim Lopez Group
Serving San Diego County, CA
At Tim Lopez Group, we don't just broker deals — we build lasting partnerships grounded in results, reliability, and reach. With over 30 years of industry experience, we offer a full spectrum of commercial real estate services tailored to meet the dynamic needs of users, owners, and investors. Our footprint extends across San Diego County, with strategically located offices in Fallbrook, Oceanside, Vista, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Del Mar, and throughout the Greater San Diego Metropolitan area. This local expertise is seamlessly backed by a national and global network, allowing us to support clients at every scale — from local business expansions to international portfolio strategies. Whether you're looking to lease, acquire, sell, or invest, our dedicated professionals are here to guide you through every step of the process with insight, integrity, and innovation. Learn more about our services and properties at www.timlopezgroup.com
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Superb Marin County/ Larkspur Restaurant For Sale.
Larkspur, CA
$325,000
San Francisco Sunset/ Prime Irving Street Full Service Restaurant.
San Francisco, CA
$125,000
Outstanding San Francisco Fillmore Street Location.
San Francisco, CA
$280,000
Fast Food - Burgers with Drive Thru
La Puente, CA
$150,000
50k Down! Profitable Established Take & Bake Pizza Franchise For Sale!
Stockton, CA
$125,000
Coastal City - BBQ Restaurant in Strip Mall - Corner Location
Orange County, CA
$149,000
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
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Number of Businesses Analyzed |
1,825 |
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Median Asking Price |
$282,000 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$660,000 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$120,000 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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California Restaurant Valuation Multiples
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Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
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Lower Quartile |
0.29 |
1.91 |
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Median |
0.42 |
2.50 |
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Upper Quartile |
0.60 |
3.33 |
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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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