Emeryville, CA
Established Italian restaurant specializing in authentic wood-fired pizzas and traditional pasta dishes, strategically positioned in Emeryville with proven financial performance exceeding $1,000,000...
California Restaurants and Food Businesses For Sale
Market Info
Absentee run Pizza and pasta restaurant for sale in Emeryville
$195,000
Profitable Pizza Restaurant w/ Beer & Wine License I Turnkey
Stanislaus County, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a well-established pizza restaurant with a strong local following, beer and wine license, and growing reputation as a community sports-watch destination. The business...
$190,000
Profitable Charleys Cheesesteaks Franchise in Busy Area near SGV
Los Angeles County, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a profitable Charleys Cheesesteaks franchise located in a busy Southern California retail corridor near the San Gabriel Valley. The store benefits from strong brand...
$400,000
Cash Flow: $189,157
Iconic Bar & Restaurant, Established Over Two Decades | Type 47 ABC
Milpitas, CA
MS Real Estate Inc. presents a restaurant sale opportunity located in Milpitas, California. Established over two decades ago, this fully built-out restaurant offers substantial infrastructure in place...
$349,900
Tacos
Buena Park, CA
Easy to manage, 100% Help Run, No Experience needed, Consistent sales for the last 2 years and now, call Broker Stan 714 269 2149 for more info...
$465,000
Cash Flow: $120,000
Fremont High Traffic Location
Fremont, CA
Best location in Fremont full set hot pot restaurant equipment full kitchen walk in cooler freezer and hood...
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$500,000
5 Day Deli In Industrial/commercial Park
Alameda County, CA
5-day deli located in a multi-tenant industrial park area in Alameda County. Base rent is $4018.+/- monthly with 5-year lease expiring in 2026 with options. Two ADA bathrooms inside. Seating for 40...
$49,500
EBITDA: $18,076
Diamond Bar Round Table Pizza
Diamond Bar, CA
Established Round Table Pizza franchise located in the affluent community of Diamond Bar, California. This family-owned operation has built a loyal customer base over three decades of dedicated...
$300,000
Prime Full Service Restaurant in the Big Bear Lake Village
Big Bear Lake, CA
Prime Full-Service Restaurant for Sale or Lease in Big Bear Lake Village An exceptional opportunity to lease one of Big Bear Lake’s most established full-service restaurants. Successfully operated for...
6
$100,000
Southeast asian restaurant for sale in EL Monte of Los Angeles county
El Monte, CA
Established southeast restaurant operating in El Monte, California, presenting a unique dining concept in the diverse San Gabriel Valley market. Located approximately 12 miles east of downtown Los...
$248,000
FranchiseThe Great Greek Mediterranean Grill
Available Nationwide
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill is a fast-casual restaurant specializing in the popular and growing Greek/Mediterranean food. The Great Greek takes pride in procuring only the freshest ingredients and preparing them daily to make each meal a memorable one.
$225,000
Mediterranean Restaurant Business for Sale Turnkey & Profitable!
Visalia, CA
Recently Built Out Restaurant For Sale Big kitchen 16 foot hood Big dining room. Long lease 8 years remaining with 2 - 5year options....
$150,000
Franchise Mochi Donuts Shop
Loma Linda, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, profitable, and easy-to-operate business in the highly desirable city of Loma Linda. The store has been operating successfully for nearly four...
$300,000
Turnkey East Bay Area Bakery Cafe with Strong Wedding Cake Business
$400,000
Alameda County, CA
50 self pour beer wall, full kitchen & bar
Sacramento, CA
Private tours available, ready for immediate sale to a well qualified individual....
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$245,000
Established Subway Franchise, Easy to Operate, Turnkey Operation
Orange County, CA
Established Subway franchise located in a busy, high-visibility area with steady walk-in and local customer traffic. This well-known sandwich shop has been recently remodeled to meet the latest Subway...
$149,000
Cash Flow: $67,126
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Ister & Associates Real Estate Group
Serving Kern County, CA
At Ister & Associates Commercial & Business Brokerage, we offer a full range of business services, such as business valuations, business consultation, full services for business buyers and sellers, and commercial real estate sales and purchases with the highest standard of personal and professional integrity. Both buyers and sellers will have access to a business and commercial expert and specialist to get the deal done with the least amount of hassle. We serve all of Central California, where we currently have lots of commercial and business listings throughout the area. In addition, we also have a large network of qualified business buyers, which helps us to market and sell your business faster. Our clients include small and large business owners in different business sectors, such as gas stations, convenience stores, grocery stores, liquor stores, Mexican meat markets, hotels, motels, restaurants, bars, and other types of retail stores. We also help investors purchase and sell commercial properties, industrial properties, shopping centers, strip centers, multi-unit apartment complexes, etc. Each transaction is handled with complete confidentiality and integrity. Additionally, we also offer co-ops to other commercial and business brokers with most of our commercial and business listings.
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Established Cafe | Açaí Bowls | Smoothies | Wraps in Prime Location!
Mountain View, CA
ESTABLISHED FRANCHISE CAFE - PRIME MOUNTAIN VIEW LOCATION Well-established superfood cafe franchise operating since 2018 in a high-traffic Mountain View location. This turnkey operation specializes in...
6
$199,000
New Turn Key Restaurant Bar & Grill in Downtown San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA
Located in the heart of downtown San Luis Obispo the opportunity awaits for you to start your dream restaurant or continue the success of Bob Cantus Pizza Sports Bar a turnkey restaurant and bar at...
6
$350,000
Reduced Price *Plug and Play Quick Serve/Cafe in Gardena
Gardena, CA
Located in the Gateway Plaza off Artesia Blvd between Western and Normandie Ave in the Gardena, this versatile restaurant could be a full service or quick service opportunity. Located across the...
$50,000
Busy Absentee Owned Restaurant - Heart of Riverside
Riverside County, CA
Currently operating as an absentee-owned business with a reliable staff in place, it generates solid sales and healthy profitability right now. However, the real opportunity lies in unlocking its full...
$250,000
Cash Flow: $123,099
Popular Italian Restaurant w/Ample Parking
Santa Cruz County, CA
This authentic Santa Italian restaurant in Santa Cruz County is known for its delicious homemade pastas. It has excellent reviews and has become a local area favorite. The 1,140 sq. ft. premises has...
$95,000
Cash Flow: $31,876
FranchisePizza Factory
Available in California
Looking for a business and lifestyle you love? Check out Pizza Factory–Awesome since 1978! Our franchisees are living the good life in a casual atmosphere that’s free of the limits of the rat race. For single and multi-unit operators, we offer generous territories with streamlined start-up costs and flexible fast-casual and quick-service buildout models. Pizza Factory specializes in vast menu offerings, serving fresh, never frozen hand-tossed pizza, pasta, wings, sandwiches, salads, beer, wine and more. Awards include: Top 6 Food and Beverage franchise by both Franchise Business Review and QSR Magazine, PMQ’s Pizza Magazine’s leading franchises; and Entreprenuer.com’s Franchise 500.
$130,000
Newly built-out Fast Food Franchise in Prime Location
Victorville, CA
This is an excellent opportunity for someone to purchase this fast-food franchise. This is truly the definition of "pride of ownership". This is a MUST-SEE restaurant. Business is turnkey with...
$250,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
Established Sacramento Business for Sale
Sacramento, CA
Established Northern California Business for Sale – 14 Years in Operation We are pleased to present a unique opportunity to acquire a well-established, family-owned business with over 14 years of...
6
$349,000
Long Standing and Established Mexican Restaurant in Ukiah
$147,050
Mendocino County, CA
Mediterranean Restaurant / Rotisserie Chicken
Los Angeles, CA
Cicek's Chicken presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire an established Mediterranean restaurant with 18 years of proven success in Los Angeles. This profitable turn-key operation generates...
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$330,000
Cash Flow: $225,000
Easy to operate and manage business (sushi)Monthly income: 9,000
Norwalk, CA
Located in Norwalk, Los Angeles County, this turnkey operation has demonstrated consistent profitability with annual revenue of $108,000 and monthly earnings potential of $9,000. Business Overview: •...
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$29,000
Turn Key Shabu Restaurant – Prime SSF Location – High Volume
South San Francisco, CA
Location: San Francisco Bay Area (Exact location disclosed upon NDA) Asking Price: $350,000 (Business Sale) Gross Revenue: Approx. $1,000,000 Rent: $14,000/month (including NNN) Size: 3,200 sq. ft....
$350,000
Exclusive Clause Sichuan Fusion in Richmond Plaza
Richmond, CA
A well-established and highly rated Sichuan fusion restaurant is now available for sale. Located in the bustling Pacific East Mall in Richmond, CA, this restaurant benefits from high foot traffic,...
$360,000
Cash Flow: $120,000
Boba Tea and Snack Shop in SF
San Francisco, CA
Turnkey Café/Restaurant with Full Kitchen – Strong Lease – Near Major College Location: San Francisco (High Traffic Area near CCSF) Asking Price: $150,000 Gross Revenue (2024): $400,000 Rent:...
$150,000
Top Crumbl Cookies Franchise – East Bay | Proven Brand, Growth Upside
Vallejo, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a highly recognized, top-performing dessert franchise in the East Bay backed by one of the most viral food brands in the country. This established Crumbl Cookie location...
$250,000
Cash Flow: $98,411
Highly Visible Remodeled Restaurant/Bar in Downtown Walnut Creek
Contra Costa County, CA
Highly Visible Remodeled Restaurant/Bar in Downtown Walnut Creek with Lots of Upside RRC#5216 Asking Price: Offered at $335,000 Location: Contra Costa County Annual Revenue: $941,388 Annual Cash Flow:...
$335,000
FranchiseLee's Famous Recipe Chicken
Available Nationwide
Join Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken: A Legendary Brand with $1.8M AUV, Strong Unit Economics, and Amazing Chicken. Since 1966, We've Delivered Great Food and Franchise Success with Unmatched Support. Now Exclusively Partnering with Multi-Unit Developers for Growth Opportunities!
$750,000
Greek Mediterranean Restaurant in Downtown Burbank
Burbank, CA
This is a sale of a Greek Mediterranean Restaurant in the City of Burbank. Restaurant is located in the heart of Downtown Burbank with a constant flow of foot traffic. Space features approximately...
$195,000
Midtown District Bar & Restaurant with Entertainment
Sacramento, CA
We are pleased to offer this Restaurant & Bar opportunity located in one of Sacramento’s most active dining and entertainment districts. Buyers should have ownership or solid management experience...
$485,000
Oakland - Vietnamese Restaurant for Sale
$65,000
Oakland, CA
Established Japanese Restaurant
Oakland, CA
Established Japanese Restaurant presents a compelling acquisition opportunity in Oakland. This well-positioned culinary establishment operates from a strategically located commercial space on a...
$198,000
Retro Diner offered with Property - San Francisco
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Francisco, CA
Description: This iconic restaurant is offered with Property. Located in San Francisco's Richmond District, this is a beloved neighborhood diner that has been serving classic American fare since 1959....
$1,450,000
Cash Flow: $215,000
FranchisePure Green Franchise
Available Nationwide
One of the fastest-growing juice bar franchises in the United States
$100,000
Lavash Bakery
Los Angeles, CA
Fully operational bakery specializing in Lavash and Sangak, equipped with a dedicated Lavash/Sangak oven, commercial mixer, air compressor, extra labels, and all necessary equipment to continue...
$235,000
Growing!Highly Profitable Food Franchise! Owner Operator can net 145k!
San Diego, CA
GREAT PRICE! Great cashflow from day 1! One of the HOTTEST FRANCHISES out there right now! Get in now while you still can. Sales are GROWING every year with a Semi-Absentee Owner. 2025 sales were up...
$199,000
Cash Flow: $86,485
Popular Urban Coastal Restaurant & Bar w/Full Liquor-Multiple Patios
Los Angeles County, CA
Turnkey Opportunity Well-established, high-energy urban coastal restaurant and bar located in a bustling, walk-able city district surrounded by restaurants, shops, and theaters. This attractive venue...
$210,000
Cash Flow: $71,247
American Cafe with Drive Thru with Property
Thousand Palms, CA
Business Description > Profitable Restaurant & Real Estate: Offered for sale at $4.5 million, this freestanding family casual restaurant includes its ~3,540 sq. ft. building (built 1995) on a ~33,976...
$4,500,000
Cash Flow: $444,000
Warm & Inviting Italian Rest. w/Full Liquor-Patio 1.7M Sales
Los Angeles County, CA
Superb Italian restaurant, proudly serving the community since 1996. This charming establishment features a cozy, warm, and casual dining room, a semi-enclosed patio, and a full liquor license....
$675,000
Cash Flow: $251,304
Salim Farha
Realty Executives of Northern California
Serving Merced County, CA
At Realty Executives Commercial we go the extra mile for our clients. We offer services in a sense as if we are purchasing or selling assets for our selves, that is the type of service you can expect from working with us. We tailor our interactions with you according to your needs and goals you are trying to achieve. We never leave any stones unturned trying to accomplish purchases, sales, leasing, buyouts, build outs, developing or just merely growing your portfolios.
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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...
$97,000
Cash Flow: $91,630
Mediteranean with full kitchen busy center
Fountain Valley, CA
Current net profit $75,000 may increase if you promote catering . In shopping center with several major tenants and lots of small budinesses . 1200 Sqft . Lease until Nov 2027 with option to renew for...
$99,888
Cash Flow: $75,000
Profitable Coffee Distribution | $228K GP | Owner Works 5 Hrs/Day
$550,000
Los Angeles, CA
Fully Remodeled Subway Package - Southern California
California
Subway started small in the USA before becoming the largest string of sandwich shops in the world. Subway restaurants are owned by more than 21,000 franchisees in more than 100 countries around the...
$1,400,000
Cash Flow: $355,127
Beautiful, Clean also, Graceful Sushi Restaurant in Sherman Oaks
Sherman Oaks, CA
Nice off-street from Ventura Blvd., in upbeat Town. The first impression customers have is a pleasant surprise: good Sushi at a reasonable price, along with a wide variety of choices on the menu....
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$150,000
FranchiseToastique
Available in California
Join one of the fastest-growing, most simple-to-run healthy fast-casual restaurant!
$200,000
Papa John's Pizza- Steady Sales- All New Equipment-Profitable
Ventura County, CA
PROFITABLE PAPA JOHNS PIZZA Franchise for sale in Ventura County Ca. Looking for a hot business opportunity in Ventura County? Look no further than Papa John's Pizza Franchise. Located in a very prime...
$225,000
Cash Flow: $59,800
Cafe with Beer and Wine
Oxnard, CA
? Award-Winning Café | Breakfast & Lunch Only , With Beer and Wine Asking: 750,000 Location: Oxnard, California Well-established award-winning local favorite café in the heart of Oxnard. Family-owned...
$750,000
Cash Flow: $205,348
Exceptional Bar & Restaurant – 6,500 sq ft - $4 million Annual Revenue
Monterey County, CA
Exceptional Bar & Restaurant – 6,500 sq ft - $4 million Annual Revenue – Established 2001 - Monterey County RRC# 5196 Offered At $1,200,000 Location: Monterey County Annual Revenue:$4,291,000 Annual...
$1,200,000
RARE DEAL! Restaurant Property-Business Asset Sale (In Operation)
Los Angeles County, CA
ATTENTION INVESTORS! Own the Business & the Building – 47 Liquor License & Private Parking - Turnkey Restaurant & Real Estate Package –Rare LA County Opportunity! Prime Corner Lot with Huge Potential....
$2,100,000
Campus restaurant premiere build out-huge patio-$2415 base rent
La Jolla, CA
FOR SALE: High-End Restaurant on UCSD Campus! Take advantage of this rare opportunity to own a beautifully maintained, like-new restaurant located at the heart of the most populated college in San...
3
$299,999
Established Take Out Restaurant with 30,000+ Foot Traffic Weekly
Los Angeles County, CA
This is a Kelly’s Deli operation in front of a super busy Home Depot location in LA County. We have built and operated many of these take-out restaurants at Home Depot locations in Northern California...
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$225,000
Bakery for Sale in Santa Clarita / Business or Asset Sale Considered
Santa Clarita, CA
Established Bakery, Ice cream and Coffee shop. Absolutely beautiful inside. Perfect for someone to take over the assets or the business. Business tied to the movie industry....
6
$70,000
Turnkey Japanese Restaurant in Prime Downtown San Francisco Location
San Francisco, CA
Turnkey Japanese restaurant located at 614 Pine Street in a prime downtown San Francisco location, benefiting from strong foot traffic from office workers, residents, and tourists. Rock Japanese...
6
$120,000
Profitable Thai Restaurant in Prime Location
Fresno, CA
PROFITABLE THAI RESTAURANT IN PRIME LOCATION This well-established Thai restaurant presents an exceptional turnkey opportunity in Fresno, CA. Operating successfully with a loyal customer base and...
3
$149,999
FranchiseSlice House
Available in California
Slice House by Tony Gemignani - - A World Champion Pizza Maker's Franchise
$250,000
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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