Los Angeles County, CA
Great opportunity to own a well-established Charleys Cheesesteaks franchise in a busy, high-traffic location in the San Fernando Valley. This popular fast-casual brand is known nationwide for fresh,...
California Restaurants and Food Businesses For Sale
Market Info
Estab Charleys Cheesesteak, Turnkey & Profitable San Fernando Valley!
$599,000
Turnkey Business Opportunity
West Covina, CA
Established restaurant business located in West Covina, California, offering an immediate turnkey opportunity in a prime high-traffic location with excellent visibility. This fully operational...
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$200,000
Cash Flow: $4,000
Ice Cream Shop for Sale
Fremont, CA
Cauldron Ice Cream Franchise for Sale – Turnkey Opportunity in Prime Location Step into a well-established Cauldron Ice Cream franchise — a brand known for its signature puffle cones, artisan ice...
$160,000
Chocolate Dessert Shop
Sacramento, CA
Beloved, high-end chocolate boutique specializing in handcrafted gourmet chocolates, artisanal desserts, and custom gift collections. Located in a prime retail mall the business has built a loyal...
$200,000
Cash Flow: $15,000
Fast Food Restaurant - Beer & Wine - High Gross/Net -City of Calabasas
Calabasas, CA
Great opportunity to own an attractive, high gross, high net, restaurant with beer & wine(ABC-Type 41) license in very desirable City of Calabasas. Please note, that this business with ample seating...
$385,000
Cash Flow: $256,694
$260K Owner Earnings – Multi-Unit Franchise Resale, Low Overhead,
Orange County, CA
Thriving multi-unit franchise resale with two established locations in prime Orange County markets. Combined annual revenue exceeds $1.28 million with owner earnings of approximately $260K. Both...
$590,000
Cash Flow: $260,000
Established Restaurant – Strong Net, Not Chef-Dependent
Fremont, CA
? Turnkey Restaurant for Sale – Fremont, CA (Main Road Location) ? A rare opportunity to take over a fully equipped, profitable restaurant located on a busy main road in Fremont with excellent...
$450,000
Cash Flow: $240,000
Turnkey Japanese Restaurant in Prime Chino Location
Chino, CA
This is an exceptional opportunity to acquire a beautifully built, profitable Japanese restaurant located at one of Chino’s busiest intersections—Pipeline and Grand Avenue. The business opened in...
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$150,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
Established Tam's Burger with 25+ Years of Proven Success!
Los Angeles, CA
Incredible opportunity to own a well-established fast-food restaurant serving the community for over 25 years! Located in a high-traffic area with excellent visibility and easy access, this turnkey...
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$200,000
Five Guys - 9 Units with territory rights
Pleasant Hill, CA
Five Guys, 9 Units located in California. Purchase price includes territory rights, along with the ability to either include or exclude a newly opened 10th location. The first Five Guys restaurant...
$5,900,000
Cash Flow: $1,119,039
FranchiseBuona Restaurants
Available in California
Since 1981, Buona Restaurants has been a Chicago Icon with 26 company-owned locations in the Greater Chicagoland Area. Our menu is anchored by our award-winning Italian Roast Beef Sandwich and other diverse menu offerings like Chicago-style hotdogs, burgers, all-natural chicken, hand-tossed salads, pasta, and a full off-premises catering menu. In 2018, Buona Restaurants partnered with another iconic Chicago brand: The Original Rainbow Cone Ice Cream Shop, and now offers the chance to franchise the duo. Be the first to take a legendary Chicago brand to your market!
$300,000
See More FranchisesSuccessful and Established Poke Restaurant
Rocklin, CA
We are a Veteran owned semi-to-fast casual restaurant serving fresh "poke style" entrees over your choice of warm rice or mixed greens paired with a variety of customized toppings and house made...
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$199,990
Krispy Krunchy Chicken (Prime Location)
Pittsburg, CA
Established Krispy Krunchy Chicken franchise in prime Pittsburg, CA location, successfully operating since 2020. This well-positioned restaurant specializes in fresh HALAL Cajun fried chicken,...
6
$299,000
Modern Absentee-Run Pizza Franchise
$289,000
Riverside, CA
Specialty Retail Franchise Resale – Coastal San Diego County
San Diego County, CA
Established specialty retail franchise offering unique and high-demand products that combine food, gifting, and celebration. This location has been operating for over 7 years in a desirable...
$200,000
Cash Flow: $109,000
“High-Growth Franchise Opportunity – Established Pizzeria with Seller
Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional opportunity to acquire an established Big Mama’s & Papa’s Pizzeria franchise located in the heart of Granada Hills’ Old Granada Village Business District. This well-recognized neighborhood...
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$300,000
Cash Flow: $50,000
Aaron Pfeffer
First Choice Business Brokers LA
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
First Choice Business Brokers is one of the largest business sales organizations in the U.S., listing over $12 Billion in businesses for sale since our foundation in 1994. First Choice Business Brokers specializes in business sales across all industries with transaction sizes from approximately $50,000 to $50 million. First Choice Business Brokers assists business owners in selling their businesses by locating and matching them with a buyer and managing the entire sales process. Additionally, we also work with business buyers to find the right business that meets their purchase criteria. With several offices located throughout the U.S., we have sold thousands of businesses, of all types, confidentially and efficiently through our vast buyer networks.
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BOBA Coffee & Tea//Chinese Bakery// Coffee Shop with CA Lottery!
Rosemead, CA
SDE: YTD-September 2025 - $69,944 AND WILL INCREASE AFTER OCT, NOV, DEC. SF: 851sf Base rent: $2,497 NET: $790 Total rent: $3,227; annual increases are 2.5% Utilities: $961 California lottery sales...
$99,000
Cash Flow: $69,944
Centrally Located Kitchen Opportunity
San Diego, CA
This business presents a strategic acquisition opportunity for a buyer seeking immediate operational continuity with the flexibility to expand or rebrand. The 1,200 square foot retail and production...
$49,000
Central Downtown Established Sitdown Restaurant 47 License, Patio
Santa Cruz, CA
This is your chance. If you have been dreaming of running your own restaurant this is the excellent opportunity for a very low entry cost to take over and grow an established downtown Santa Cruz...
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$229,900
Zen’s Tea House Norwalk Cafe established 2019
Norwalk, CA
Zen’s Tea House, a well-known name in the Southern California tea industry, is offering its Norwalk location for acquisition. This thriving Cafe / Retail space is an ideal opportunity for...
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$99,999
Cash Flow: $120,000
Bar - Type 48
Oakland, CA
Established Bar business in nice neighborhood of Oakland. Great location, Condition and opportunity....
$198,000
FranchiseThe Original Rainbow Cone Ice Cream Shop
Available in California
Come join a Chicago Icon with over 96 years of business experience. The Original Rainbow Cone Ice Cream Shop is a great model for franchisees with low initial investment, attractive prime costs, low overhead, and potential for above-average profit margins.
$150,000
See More FranchisesSoftserve Ice Cream and Taiyaki-High Traffic, Loyal Customer Base,
Sacramento, CA
ESTABLISHED SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM AND TAIYAKI SHOP - NATOMAS, CA Rare opportunity to acquire a thriving soft serve ice cream and taiyaki franchise in one of Natomas's busiest plazas. This established...
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$160,000
Jimmy Johns
Delano, CA
Established Jimmy John's franchise opportunity in Delano, CA featuring a prime retail corridor location with excellent visibility and strong daytime traffic from nearby schools and business centers....
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$249,000
Pizza Restaurant - Very Attractive, 100% Emp Run - Beer & Wine
$495,000
Norwalk, CA
Ice Cream and Cookies A+ location
Orange County, CA
This is an easy-to-run, trend-driven concept with a strong UVP (similar to Crumbl Cookies) This is an excellent opportunity for a true turn-key operation, already built out, staffed, and running...
$250,000
Authentic Greek & Moroccan Restaurant – Strong Sales & Loyal Following
Castro Valley, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire one of the East Bay’s most beloved Mediterranean restaurants, known for its authentic Greek and Moroccan-inspired dishes, warm ambiance, and glowing local reputation. With...
$250,000
Cash Flow: $119,791
Prime Pizza Franchise Location – $75K SDE
Sutter Creek, CA
Turnkey opportunity to own a freshly remodeled pizza franchise location in California's beautiful Gold Country region. Completely renovated in early 2025 with state-of-the-art equipment and modern...
$299,000
Cash Flow: $75,041
Sandwich Shop in Prime Downtown Location
Santa Clara County, CA
This charming downtown sandwich shop, located in an affluent Valley community, enjoys great foot traffic and is within a few blocks of the local high school. In addition to sandwiches, it also serves...
$198,000
Authentic Colombian Food Truck for Sale
Riverside, CA
This profitable Colombian food truck offers a unique opportunity to own a turnkey business in Riverside County. Known for its authentic Colombian flavors, this mobile kitchen has built a loyal...
$235,000
Cash Flow: $85,000
Established Boba Tea Shop with 8 ft Hood, Snack Offerings
San Jose, CA
An excellent opportunity to acquire a popular Boba Tea shop in a bustling shopping plaza on Branham Lane in San Jose. The store is 1,509 square feet, offering enough space for customer seating and a...
$168,000
High Potential Indian Restaurant
Sacramento, CA
ESTABLISHED INDIAN RESTAURANT - SACRAMENTO, CA This turnkey Indian restaurant presents an exceptional opportunity in Sacramento's thriving market. Established in 2024, the business has quickly built a...
$275,000
FranchiseCharleys Philly Steaks & Wings
Available in California
With an AUV of $958,680* for strip center locations, and a Highly differentiated product, Charley’s is stronger than ever before! Over 50% of our franchises have developed multi-units! 780 locations and we’re not slowing down anytime soon!
$200,000
See More FranchisesTurn 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
Maker of Gourmet “Food Service Baklava” that Wholesales
$600,000
San Diego County, CA
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
Thriving Mediterranean Restaurant – Prime South OC Location
Mission Viejo, CA
Step into a thriving, family-owned Mediterranean restaurant serving authentic, homemade dishes prepared daily from scratch. Located in one of South Orange County’s most desirable communities, this...
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$265,000
FranchiseZiggi's Coffee
Available Nationwide
Brew community and profit with Ziggi’s Coffee—flexible formats, strong support, and high AUV in one of America’s fastest-growing franchises.
$150,000
See More FranchisesRestaurant / family entertainment center
Arroyo Grande, CA
Build your own Burgers and Fries restaurant. Only place that offers 10 types of french-fries and an assortment of toppings to put on both the hamburgers and french-fries. been open 2 1/2 years and it...
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$210,000
Motivated Seller, Corner Prime Location!
San Francisco, CA
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Turnkey restaurant opportunity in one of San Francisco’s most vibrant and safe neighborhoods — the Marina/Cow Hollow district. This prime corner lot offers unbeatable...
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$150,000
TURNKEY Coffee / Cafe Shop For Sale
Spring Valley, CA
Turnkey café opportunity! This shop is a local favorite, known for its quality coffee, delicious desserts, breakfast, and deli options. With a loyal customer base and prime location, it's ready for a...
$179,999
Turnkey Health & Wellness Juice / Acai Bar with Strong Cash Flow
San Bernardino County, CA
Business Description Step into one of Southern California’s most vibrant industries, the booming health, nutrition, and wellness café sector. This turn-key, positive cash-flow juice and wellness brand...
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$449,000
Cash Flow: $180,000
One of a kind Coffee Shop with 2 locations
Yucaipa, CA
This Coffee Shop is a cozy, one-of-a-kind café where great coffee meets a cinematic, immersive vibe. With two locations serving San Bernardino and Riverside County, it’s a welcoming spot for movie...
$625,000
Eric Espinoza
GLB GROUP Inc.
Serving San Diego County, CA
Green Life Business Group, Inc. California's Largest Cannabis Business Brokerage now representing operators throughout the United States via Green Life Business' affiliate program.
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Turnkey Restaurant Opportunity
Rowland Heights, CA
Turnkey restaurant opportunity in Diamond Plaza, Rowland Heights. 2,124 SF with lease through Dec. 2027 plus 5-year option. Prime high-traffic location with strong visibility. Monthly rent $11,747.09...
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$168,888
Restaurant, Bar & Live Entertainment
Riverside County, CA
This Restaurant & Bar is a beloved local hotspot known for its delicious food and vibrant atmosphere and located in a convenient area with good visibility and accessibility. This popular venue offers...
$249,000
Franchised Juice Bar - 100% Employee Run - Beach/Coastal Community
$325,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Profitable Sushi Restaurant for Sale in Prime Location
Rancho Mirage, CA
Profitable Sushi Restaurant for Sale in Prime Location This established sushi restaurant presents an exceptional opportunity in Rancho Mirage, California's thriving dining market. Operating...
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$260,000
Uncle Chai Thailand Street Food
Rancho Mirage, CA
For sale: Uncle Chai, a charming Thai restaurant located in the beautiful city of Rancho Mirage, CA. Situated on the highly trafficked Hwy 111, just minutes away from the luxurious Ritz Carlton hotel,...
$370,000
Cash Flow: $225,616
FranchiseHummus Republic
Available in California
Hummus Republic is a modern fast-casual concept with a simple business model, low investment, and easygoing operations. Hummus Republic is healthy and flavorful with plant-based options. No chefs/extensive equipment is required.
$150,000
See More FranchisesSandwich Franchise - 100% Employee Run - Low Rent - High Net
San Bernardino County, CA
Great opportunity to own a premium, low rent, 100% absentee owned, 100% employee run, Sandwich Franchise. Please note, that this desirable sandwich franchisees is located inside a large high...
$350,000
Cash Flow: $145,330
Established restaraunt in Heavenly Village
South Lake Tahoe, CA
Creative Crêpes is a charming, counter-serve crêperie specializing in a wide array of both sweet and savory crêpes. Located in Heavenly Village, we offer a perfect quick bite or a relaxing meal with...
$235,000
Cash Flow: $140,000
Iconic 50-Year Sandwich Shop-Decades of Success
Los Angeles County, CA
A beloved neighborhood sandwich shop located near the border of Orange and Los Angeles County is now available for acquisition. Established nearly 50 years ago, this local landmark is known for its...
$165,000
Cash Flow: $102,000
Cocktail bar/food since 1932
Los Angeles County, CA
For the first time in decades, this 93-year-old landmark cocktail bar and restaurant is available for acquisition. Known for its rich history, strong reputation, and loyal customer base, the business...
$425,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
High Volume Chicken Wing Restaurant
Los Angeles County, CA
An exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established and highly profitable chicken wing restaurant located in a high-traffic area of Los Angeles County. Known for its bold flavors, loyal customer...
$419,000
Cash Flow: $223,000
Profitable Chinese Restaurant
Los Angeles County, CA
This well-established sit-down Chinese restaurant has been a beloved part of the local community for more than 20 years, earning a strong reputation for consistent quality and smooth, straightforward...
$349,000
Cash Flow: $236,000
Franchised Juice Bar - 100% Employee Run - Upscale Pasadena Area
Pasadena, CA
Franchised juice bar a well-established, 100% absentee owned and 100% employee operated, turn key, in very desirable and upscale Pasadena Area, County of Los Angeles. Please note, that this desirable...
$125,000
Cash Flow: $88,460
Popular Poke Restaurant Open 5 days Lunch Only
Los Angeles County, CA
This profitable, turnkey poke restaurant operates just five days a week during lunchtime hours, leaving significant potential for growth with expanded service. Located in a high-traffic area, the...
$100,000
Cash Flow: $60,000
Cole's French Dip - Sale Pending
Los Angeles, CA
Oldest restaurant in Los Angeles that was established in 1908. After a $1.6 million restoration in 2008, Cole's French Dip was once again revived. This classic restaurant and bar continues with a cool...
$500,000
FranchisePapa Murphy's
Available in California
We are the largest Take 'N' Bake Pizza franchise, offering simple operations and award winning pizza!
$125,000
See More FranchisesBuy 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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