Sacramento, CA
Popular Downtown Sacramento Cocktail Bar & Restaurant $95,000 + $6k inventory We are pleased to offer this established Full Liquor Cocktail Bar & Restaurant in the Downtown Area. This opportunity...
California Restaurants and Food Businesses For Sale
Market Info
Popular Downtown Sacramento Cocktail Bar & Restaurant
$95,000
Arby's Drive-thru with Terrific Cash Flow
Sonoma County, CA
Arby’s restaurant with strong drive-thru visibility and traffic, positioned in a high-demand trade area surrounded by both residential and commercial activity. Arby’s delivers on its purpose by...
$650,000
Cash Flow: $210,559
Nationally Famous Franchise Bakery For Sale in Corona, CA
Corona, CA
NEW PRICE! Own a highly sought after franchise bakery location in a high traffic, exclusive Corona, CA location. Fastest growing franchise in its category with locations in California for 15 years....
4
$195,000
Cash Flow: $110,000
Famous Chinese Dumpling Brand for Sale
Alhambra, CA
20 years famous Chinese dumpling brand restaurant for sale. Every months very profitable amount but seller is old couple and need to retired. They do have over 10 franchise restaurants. And this...
6
$600,000
Cash Flow: $170,000
Stand alone building with patio have parking lots
Long Beach, CA
Established Thai Restaurant - Prime Long Beach Location This thriving Thai restaurant presents an exceptional opportunity for an experienced restaurateur or investor seeking a turnkey operation in...
6
$165,000
Turnkey Pizza Takeout & Delivery Business – Fully Equipped & Ready
Chula Vista, CA
FLAM’s Pizza is a turnkey takeout and delivery shop designed for simplicity, efficiency, and profitability. The space offers approximately 1,200 sq. ft. of well-laid-out kitchen and service area,...
6
$98,000
Japanese Restaurant For Sale
Tracy, CA
This established restaurant is located in a high-traffic shopping center, surrounded by major retailers including Walmart, Costco, Home Depot, Best Buy, and HomeGoods. It also sits next to popular...
6
$368,000
Premium Subway Location - $35K+ SDE Potential
Garden Grove, CA
Rare chance to acquire a premium Subway location at exceptional value pricing. Previously high-performing store with proven $590K+ revenue capability offers significant recovery upside for experienced...
$165,000
Cash Flow: $35,000
Specialty Gluten-Free Bakery in Southern California
California
A rare chance to acquire a thriving specialty bakery with both wholesale and retail revenue streams. Known for its clean-label, gluten-free, and plant-based baked goods, the business has built a loyal...
$180,000
Cash Flow: $116,752
Iconic 36-Year Mongolian BBQ | $70K Sales | Franchise-Ready
Orange County, CA
Profitable, well-known Mongolian BBQ restaurant in Orange County — established in 1989 with a loyal customer base and 4.5-star Google rating (500+ reviews). This business has thrived for 36 years...
$478,000
Cash Flow: $214,000
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.
$90,000
See More FranchisesThe Placerville Public House is For Sale
Placerville, CA
Placerville Public House – Turnkey Main Street Gastropub in Historic Downtown Placerville, CA. - Have you always wanted to own a pub, and deepen your roots in the community? Here’s a fantastic...
5
$475,000
Established BBQ Restaurant and Catering Business for Sale
Truckee, CA
BBQ Restaurant and full service catering business established 19years. Location in beautiful Truckee Ca. a mountain town known for skiing, hiking, biking, golf, fishing, Donner Lake, 14mi from Lake...
6
$275,000
Cash Flow: $200,000
Franchised Juice Bar - Upscale Bakersfield Community -Seller Financing
$250,000
Bakersfield, CA
Turnkey established business, semi absentee
Clovis, CA
Established cafe lounge in high traffic shopping center. Fresh made coffees, teas, pastry, boba, toppings, and fruits. Unique lounge like no other in the Fresno Valley. Sale includes 2 weeks of...
2
$152,000
Bar - SF Type 48 ABC license
San Francisco County, CA
Corner bar located in San Francisco. Needs an owner operator....
$200,000
Greg Carpenter
Horizon M&A Advisors
Serving Santa Clara County, CA
When it is time to sell your business, what is important to you? Of course,getting the best price and terms, but also confidentiality, professional management of the process, avoiding risks by thorough preparation, selling to the buyer who will most likely succeed in growing the business, preserving the legacy of the business you have established, and more, are probably important to you. At Horizon M&A Advisors, we focus on putting your interestes first. Our experienced agents have sold hundreds of businesses. Several have owned businesses or have had careers as professional advisors in accounting, tax, and consulting. We have held management positions in public companies and private companies to lead teams of marketing, sales, manufacturing and other functions. We will understand your business and prioritize your requirements. Horizon M&A Advisors serves sellers of middle market businesses with revenues of $5 million to $100 million and sellers of smaller businesses that are suitable for addon acquisitions by larger firms. We serve institutional buyers including public companies, private equity and privately held companies. We specialize in manufacturing (especially precision sheetmetal and machining), building maintenance services and contracting service businesses such as HVAC, Plumbing, etc., but we are generalists and are capable of selling any type of business. We have sold everything from software, high-tech testing and contract manufacturing to service and distribution businesses. We have substantial research resources that enable us to study any industry quickly.
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Established Rare 48 License, $1600 rent, Turn Key.
Long Beach, CA
Established Bar & Tavern with Rare Type 48 License - Long Beach, CA This fully licensed, turnkey bar and tavern offers an exceptional investment opportunity in Long Beach, featuring comprehensive...
$350,000
Neighborhood Type 48 Sports Bar $150,000 RX #9035101
Carmichael, CA
New Asking Price $150k! We are pleased to offer this popular Neighborhood Sports Bar with a great casual vibe. Patrons count this welcoming bar as a favorite place to meet friends for Happy Hour or to...
$150,000
Multi-Unit (10+) Round Table Pizza in California
Fresno, CA
Since its founding in 1959, Round Table Pizza has been recognized as "Pizza Royalty™” for its homemade dough, signature three-cheese blend and gold-standard ingredients topped to the edge. Customers...
$4,350,000
Cash Flow: $666,825
Profitable 2-Store Subway Bundle - $110K SDE
Anaheim, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire two cash-flowing Subway locations in prime Orange County markets. Established operations, experienced teams, and semi-absentee management deliver immediate returns with...
$525,000
Cash Flow: $105,697
Subway Franchise - Asset Price - $31K+ SDE Potential
Costa Mesa, CA
Exceptional value opportunity for a hands-on operator to acquire an established Subway location at equipment cost. Perfect turnaround situation for an experienced restaurateur who can optimize...
$145,000
Cash Flow: $31,000
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
See More FranchisesEstablished Nekter Franchise
Anaheim, CA
Take advantage of this rare opportunity to own a profitable and fully operational Nekter Juice Bar in a high-traffic location. This well-established franchise location has built a strong reputation in...
3
$149,900
Location!!!!! Popular Franchise Restaurant For Sale
San Bernardino County, CA
We’re pleased to present an incredible opportunity to purchase a franchise restaurant with with annual sales exceeding $2.22 million, fully equipped, well-training team and ready for immediate...
2
$699,000
Juice Bar with Smoothies and Acai Bowls
$469,000
Los Angeles, CA
Subway Franchise – Fresh Remodel, Modern Design, No Extra Costs!
Santa Rosa, CA
Business Description: Subway franchise for sale in an excellent Santa Rosa location. Established in 1989, this store has been successfully operated by the current owner since 2004. Recently remodeled...
$250,000
Turnkey Restaurant – Montebello, CA | Perfect for NEW CONCEPT | BRAND
Montebello, CA
Legend Hot Chicken in Montebello presents a rare turnkey opportunity for an operator seeking a modern, fully built-out restaurant space in a high-traffic corridor just off the 60 Freeway. With 1,903...
6
$110,000
Coastal Lifestyle Brewery with Distribution & Strong Growth Potential
Ventura County, CA
This turnkey craft brewery is a rare opportunity for a buyer seeking established operations, strong brand positioning, and exceptional growth potential. Designed to balance efficiency with creativity,...
6
$1,400,000
Cash Flow: $330,000
High-Margin Babka Bakery | $52k EBITDA | Strong SF Brand w/ 1,500 Cust
San Francisco, CA
We are Braid Bakery, an LLC specializing in high-quality sweet and savory babkas. We operate out of a commercial kitchen in San Francisco with a lease that can be continued. We have a strong brand...
4
$30,000
Cash Flow: $10,000
28 years Established Mountain Mikes Pizza Franchise
Jackson, CA
Easy to operate, Can be operated with very low labor costs. Our low overhead compared to many other types of restaurant style businesses is what sets this apart to be a money maker for any owner...
6
$450,000
Rare 1000sqft Ice Cream shop inside Vietnam town with perks!
San Jose, CA
RARE OPPORTUNITY: Fully Equipped Ice Cream Shop in High-Traffic Vietnam Town, San Jose This turnkey 1,000 square foot established ice cream and frozen yogurt shop represents an exceptional asset...
6
$250,000
SBA Approved Growing Fast Food Restaurant
Temple, CA
This fast food restaurant is a great investment! It's had successful growth year-over-year for the past three years. The seller has been focused on growing the company even through the tumultuous last...
$524,900
Cash Flow: $178,887
Profitable Sandwich Franchise – Absentee Owner
Folsom, CA
Rare opportunity to own a profitable, absentee-run sandwich franchise. With strong cash flow, steady revenue, and a loyal customer base, this restaurant is perfectly positioned for sustainable growth...
$175,000
Cash Flow: $34,481
UNDER CONTRACT- Successful Counter Service Restaurant - $1.7M Revenue
Berkeley, CA
Established in 2010, this successful organic farm-to-table restaurant and bakeshop has built a loyal customer base over 15 years of operations in affluent South Berkeley. Founded by acclaimed Bay Area...
$595,000
Cash Flow: $313,229
Turnkey Bar w/Type 48 + 77 License
Sonoma, CA
Property Overview: An exceptional opportunity to acquire a fully licensed, established bar in the heart of Sonoma, CA. This freestanding venue features a rare Type 48 license (no food requirement) and...
$425,000
Mexican Restaurant & Bar – High Gross – High Net – 100% Employee Run
$900,000
Los Angeles County, CA
You Buy We Fry
Suisun City, CA
Business for Sale: You Buy, We Fry Established: 2024 | Profitable from Day One | Turnkey Operation Now’s your chance to own a one-of-a-kind, fast-growing food business! You Buy, We Fry is a unique...
$125,000
Cash Flow: $468,000
Well established Mediterranean restaurant for sale
Los Angeles, CA
**Charming Mediterranean Restaurant for Sale** Step into a beautifully established Mediterranean restaurant offering a warm, inviting atmosphere and a loyal customer base. Located in a high-traffic...
3
$59,000
Cash Flow: $97,000
TurnKey Oceanside Taco Truck Gem
Oceanside, CA
Nooni's Taco Shop presents an exceptional turnkey food truck opportunity in prime Oceanside, California. Established in 2024, this profitable mobile taco operation generates $90,000 in annual revenue...
6
$45,000
EBITDA: $26,255
Popular Take Out Pizza Franchise, Owner Operator Can Net $165,043!
Fresno, CA
Amazing Location! This is a long established Take Out Pizza Franchise opened in 2007. This store is currently absentee operated. Owner only does paperwork and deposits. This store is ideal for an...
$529,000
Cash Flow: $165,043
American Fast Food Restaurant - Short Hours - Seller Financing
Thousand Oaks, CA
American Fast Food Restaurant, well-established, short hours, 100% absentee owned and employee operated, very desirable and upscale Thousand Oaks area. Please note, that this restaurant is located on...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $96,788
Subway Sandwich Franchise Exclusive Listing – Santa Rosa, CA
Santa Rosa, CA
MS Real Estate is pleased to announce the exclusive listing of a Subway® restaurant franchise in Santa Rosa, California.This profitable business opportunity offers an established operation in a prime...
$139,900
Bar and Live Music Venue For Sale
Oakland, CA
The acclaimed Elbo Room Jack London bar is for sale. This fully equipped liquor bar and live music venue is located just 2 blocks from the waterfront in historic Jack London Square. It’s a turnkey...
6
$225,000
2-Unit Randy’s Donuts Package
Los Angeles County, CA
Step into a legacy. With more than 70 years of brand recognition, Randy’s Donuts is one of the most celebrated and Yelp-reviewed donut shops in the nation. This rare 2-unit package features locations...
$690,000
Cash Flow: $171,450
Zoom Brokers
Zoom Business Brokers
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Zoom Business Brokers is a highly accomplished team of dedicated and trustworthy professionals who are pioneering the process to skillfully guide, advise, and facilitate your seamless business transactions. Our team of industry veterans embodies over 230 years of collective real-world experience and will provide you with mindful expertise and resources to buy, sell, or merge your business with their decades of training and practice and an extensive relationship network. Regardless of your business size, industry or locale, our qualified brokers are relentless in our innovative approach to fully and efficiently service your needs – from expert guidance to transactions – that will ultimately save you valuable time and money and allow you to remain focused on what you do best in running your business. Our brokers embrace collaboration and are carefully selected for our team because of their integrity and professionalism. We are tenacious in our objective to provide exceptional service, and in doing so our team is uncompromising in protecting your confidential information and aligning the interests of all parties for mutual success. The rigorous, industry-leading training of our brokers results in sound, smart advice and the highest professional standards that we employ in providing you with support that is both reliable and creative as we facilitate your business transactions.
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Oggi’s Brewhouse Franchise Opportunity Great for Owner Operator
San Diego County, CA
This opportunity includes a valuable Type 47 Liquor License and a location that’s considered one of the most desirable in the market. It’s a fantastic fit for an experienced owner-operator ready to...
$100,000
Cash Flow: $105,101
25 Jamba Juice Franchise Businesses - S. California
San Diego County, CA
Twenty-five (25) Jamba Juice franchise businesses in S. California. 2024 gross sales $20+M. Weighted Adj. EBITDA $1.2+M (2022 thru 2024). Leases transferable, real estate not included. G&A, inventory,...
$3,800,000
EBITDA: $1,218,071
High-Margin Beverage Brand National Retail Presence, $10 MM+ potential
$1,500,000
San Bernardino County, CA
Grocery store with meat department and fully equipped kitchen
Sacramento County, CA
Afghan/Indian/Pakistani grocery established just 3 years ago. - Well Established halal meat and grocery store with a restaurant serving halal food. - Well-known in the community for its high-quality...
5
$1,699,000
Cash Flow: $750,000
Profitable Round Table Pizza – San Joaquin County
San Joaquin County, CA
Take ownership of a top-performing Round Table Pizza franchise in thriving San Joaquin County. This established location combines strong dine-in traffic with robust delivery sales, making it an ideal...
$595,000
Cash Flow: $189,755
Mediterranean Restaurant Premier Location
Fountain Valley, CA
Located right off the 405 Freeway in Fountain Valley, this restaurant enjoys incredible visibility and easy access. The location is surrounded by major national retailers and provides consistent foot...
$329,000
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
Round Table Pizza - California
Los Angeles County, CA
Since its founding in 1959, Round Table Pizza has been recognized as "Pizza Royalty™” for its homemade dough, signature three-cheese blend and gold-standard ingredients topped to the edge. Customers...
$250,000
Cash Flow: $79,695
Rare Opportunity: Own a Long-Standing and Successful Japanese Eatery
Roseville, CA
The restaurant has been a long-standing fixture in the community and has a strong reputation, as indicated by a high volume of positive online reviews and a loyal customer base. The reviews frequently...
5
$150,000
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
Mountain Mike’s Pizza Pizza Restaurant –– San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA
Established Mountain Mike’s Pizza franchise located in a busy San Jose strip mall. This well-known brand has been serving the community since 2002, with the current owner operating since 2016. The...
$349,000
Established Turnkey Restaurant/Covina-West Covina area
Los Angeles County, CA
A very rare turnkey type 48 ABC licensed bar with full-service restaurant + lounge. Well-established with a loyal customer base. Great location, live entertainment, private events and much much more....
$525,000
Cash Flow: $150,000
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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