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California Restaurants and Food Businesses For Sale

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Real EstateFontana (CBD) Restaurant, Bar, Entertainment and Retail Opportunity

Fontana, CA

Fontana (CBD) Restaurant, Bar, Entertainment and Retail Opportunity For Lease. 7,200-9,000 Square Feet RRC# 4889 Location: 8586 & 8594 Sierra Avenue, Fontana Description: This is an exceptional...

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Real EstatePrime Restaurant Leasing Opportunity in Hotel/Convention Center Zone

Palm Springs, CA

Embark on a culinary venture with a unique opportunity to lease a prime restaurant space at the prestigious Festival Plaza in Palm Springs. Culinary Hub: Join the thriving culinary scene in Palm...

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Real EstateRestaurant Location for Lease

Santa Barbara, CA

Vanilla Shell for Restaurant and Bar for Lease! Ever wish you could design your own Restaurant/Bar? This is your opportunity! Be the first to submit a Letter of Intent and contribute to the design!...

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Real EstateRestaurant at Main & Main in Downtown Palm Springs

Palm Springs, CA

PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS Step into a world where mid-century modern architecture converges with an A++ restaurant location. Abundant Seating: There is abundant seating throughout, with 174 indoor seats and...

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Real EstatePizzaria

Moss Landing, CA

Only $10,000 for first Months rent and deposit to takeover this amazing location on highway 1 with 42,000 cars daily passing by. 5 years lease with rent only $3,000 Month. This can be a Deli, Grab &...

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Real EstateFormer Bakery Space Equipped with Hood, Walk In Refrigeration and More

Thousand Oaks, CA

Former Bakery / Restaurant Space. Full Kitchen with Hood System, Walk-in Refrigeration, Wash Sinks, Reception, Outdoor Seating Area. Former Karma Baker Space. Upgrades throughout....

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Real EstateRestaurant Property for sale

Madera, CA

The commercial property is in a great location for sale. Long time tenant and well known franchise tenant with multiple locations 9 year remaining existing lease with 3 five year options located in...

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Real EstateFully Built Out Restaurant - Downtown Palm Springs

Palm Springs, CA

Located On World Famous South Palm Canyon Drive In Downtown Palm Springs. • All furniture, fixtures equipment and Type 47 full liquor license available separately. • Quality steel frame constructed...

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Real EstateHigh Income Japanese Restaurant for Sale

Alameda County, CA

Equipment Included A lot of development is active Motivated Seller Beer & Wine License Corner Location W/Large Parking Lot...

$299,000

$299,000

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Real EstateIce Cream and Snacks Distribution Business Opportunity

Atwater, CA

Business Summary Type: Wholesale Distribution – Ice Cream, Snacks, Dairy, Pastries, Sandwiches Location: Merced County, California Customer Base: 235 active accounts (mainly convenience stores)...

$175,000

$175,000

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Real EstateRare Sushi restaurant in Big Bear w/ amazing location!

Big Bear, CA

Here lies a great location and special opportunity for the right investor to own the property and operate their business model!! Location is everything with this restaurant as it is the only sushi...

$995,000

$995,000

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Real EstateWell Established Japanese Restaurant for Sale | $749,000

Alameda County, CA

Located in Major Shopping Mall W/Outdoor Patio Open 6 Days a Week, Open for Sunday Dinner Only Plenty of Potential SBA May Qualify (Buyer Needs to Be Verified) Sushi Bar Type 1 Hood & Grill Walk-In...

$749,000

$749,000

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Real EstateOceanside Harbor Waterfront Rare Opportunity NO KEY MONEY

Oceanside, CA

This is an opportunity to lease an exceptional waterfront location with entitlements for Type 47, entertainment, and 1AM service. The site features amazing views, a large patio, event spaces, and even...

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Real EstatePrime Restaurant Opportunity in Hotel/Convention Center Zone

Palm Springs, CA

Location: Palm Springs, offering a prime 7,167 square feet restaurant opportunity in a hotel/convention center zone. Unique Features: The existing layout boasts an impressive large circular bar with...

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Start-upBerkeley Pizza & Café for Sale

This is an amazing opportunity for a new owner to profit growing one of the pizza/cafe-shop locations in Berkeley. With prime proximately to UC Berkeley students and plus a major new 7-story apartment...

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Start-upMobile Coffee Bike and trailer, Permitted in Ventura County, Asset sal

TURNKEY MOBILE COFFEE OPERATION - VENTURA COUNTY PERMITTED This modern mobile coffee business offers a complete turnkey solution for entrepreneurs seeking entry into the growing specialty coffee...

$30,000

$30,000

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Vasilis Georgiou, CM&AA, M&AMI, CBI, CBB, MBA

CrossRoads Business Brokers

Serving Orange County, CA

CrossRoads is a full service mergers and acquisitions firm that focuses on providing exceptional service to Buyers and Sellers of small to medium-sized businesses in a variety of industries. Our services are delivered with the maximum in confidentiality, professionalism, and integrity. CrossRoads is extremely effective and results oriented, leveraging a database of qualified Financial and Strategic Buyers and a confidential national collaborative network of Business Intermediaries. We serve the needs of potential Buyers and Sellers discretely and professionally with one mission in mind: To add exceptional value to a seamless process of business transfer. We differentiate ourselves by taking an advisory approach to the needs of Sellers and Buyers. We have the experience and expertise to value and present your business in the best manner possible, or assist you in identifying a business that fits your criteria and personal preferences. Sellers benefit from our professional approach in packaging, presenting, and promoting their business, and from a vast database of registered qualified Buyers including entrepreneurs, investors, professionals and corporations. Buyers benefit from our guidance through the, sometimes uncertain, road to business ownership, and from all the resources we bring to bear that they can leverage to make that transition smoother. Professional Affiliations M & A Source – Organization supporting mid-market Mergers and Acquisitions Intermediaries International Business Brokers Association – Education and professional standards California Association of Business Brokers – Education and professional standards Alliance of M&A Advisors Ellermeyer Connect – Executive Career Transition Networking Resources HCBizMarketplace BizBuySell Bizquest Mergerplace International Business Brokers Association California Association of Business Brokers M & A Source Bizben – California Businesses for Sale Sellerworks Businessesforsale BusinessBroker Globalbx

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Start-upNew BBQ Restaurant Doing $50,000 in monthly sales

This is your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a fully built-out, prime-location BBQ and Beers restaurant in Northern California — The Hangry Herd. We offer Texas-style BBQ with a California...

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Start-upNEW BAR-47 Liquor License and Kitchen Newly Remodeled

Be the owner of a brand-new, fully built-out bar in one of Moreno Valley’s hottest locations — open less than 30 days and ready for a new visionary owner. All the hard work has been done for you!...

$205,000

$205,000

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Start-upSan Bernardino County Liquor License Lottery

California Alcoholic Beverage Control has announced this year's liquor license lottery. There will be 25 original Type 47/48 licenses issued in San Bernardino County. Cost to enter the drawing is...

$19,315

$19,315

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Start-upAlameda County Liquor License Lottery

California Alcoholic Beverage Control has announced this year's liquor license lottery. There will be 19 original Type 47/48 licenses issued in Alameda County. Cost to enter the drawing is $19,315....

$1,931

$1,931

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Start-upRiverside County Liquor License Lottery

California Alcoholic Beverage Control has announced this year's liquor license lottery. There will be 25 original Type 47/48 licenses issued in Riverside County. Cost to enter the drawing is $19,315....

$19,315

$19,315

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Start-upSan Diego County Liquor License Lottery

California Alcoholic Beverage Control has announced this year's liquor license lottery. There will be 21 original Type 47/48 licenses issued in San Diego County. Cost to enter the drawing is $19,315....

$19,315

$19,315

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Start-upOrange County Liquor License Lottery

California Alcoholic Beverage Control has announced this year's liquor license lottery. There will be 13 original Type 47/48 licenses issued in Orange County. Cost to enter the drawing is $19,315....

$19,315

$19,315

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Start-upLos Angeles County Liquor License Lottery

California Alcoholic Beverage Control has announced this year's liquor license lottery. There will be 25 original Type 47/48 licenses issued in Los Angeles County. Cost to enter the drawing is...

$19,315

$19,315

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Start-upNEW BAR/RESTAURANT- For sale Moreno Valley PRIME Location

Be the owner of a brand-new, fully built-out bar & restaurant in one of Moreno Valley’s hottest locations — open less than 30 days and ready for a new visionary owner. All the hard work has been done...

$150,000

$150,000

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Start-upSelling Wine Bar Cafe

Established wine bar and cafe in San Jose's desirable Willow Glen neighborhood, featuring a unique European-inspired concept with literary cafe ambiance. This fully operational hospitality business...

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Start-upOwn Your Own Coffee shop/No Royalties /Hard Bean Cafe

We are coffee business specialists with, collectively, over 150 years of experience in the food/drink service industry and franchise industry who want to use our experience to help you open your own...

$5,000

$5,000

Start-up

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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