Plumas County, CA
Incredible opportunity to live a "less stress lifestyle" in the beautiful California Sierra Mountains and own a well established business that has been a part of the Graeagle community for over 30...
Plumas County, CA
Incredible opportunity to live a "less stress lifestyle" in the beautiful California Sierra Mountains and own a well established business that has been a part of the Graeagle community for over 30...
$600,000
Cash Flow: $240,000
Simi Valley, CA
Turnkey Boba Tea & Café in Simi Valley – Profitable, High-Traffic Location Step into ownership of a well-established boba tea, coffee, smoothie, and light food café located in the heart of downtown...
$120,000
Monterey County, CA
A rare opportunity to acquire a well-established and highly regarded restaurant located in a prime location on the Monterey Peninsula. This full-service restaurant has built a loyal customer base and...
$1,495,000
Riverside County, CA
FOR SALE: ABSENTEE Established FATBURGER and Buffalo Express Franchise or Bring your OWN Concept Turnkey Business Opportunity – Prime Location – Proven Profit Growth CASH BUYER ONLY! PROOF OF FUNDS...
$249,999
Cash Flow: $500,000
Chino Hills, CA
Rare opportunity to own high end chinese restaurants! Rare opportunity to own high end Chinese restaurant businesses at Chino Hills . We are offering the opportunity for a new owner to take the reins...
$550,000
La Verne, CA
Business Overview Step into a profitable and fully equipped bubble tea and dessert café with a full commercial kitchen, located in the heart of La Verne's student hub. This vibrant, turn-key...
$129,000
Chino Hills, CA
Great opportunity to own a profitable and established Gong Cha Boba Tea Shop Franchise ! Easy to run business world known Franchise Boba shop, located at a High traffic area. the shop is located at...
$200,000
San Francisco, CA
Small Cafe with limited cooking. Has Beer and Wine. Must See!...
$39,500
San Jose, CA
Beautiful well established Restaurant location in Silicon Valley - San Jose corridor. High end. Great lease, beautiful decor, fantastic location !! Must See!!...
$1,200,000
Santa Barbara County, CA
Don't miss this rare chance to acquire a well-established deli offering a unique blend of grab-and-go convenience and casual dine-in comfort. Featuring a customer-favorite menu of sandwiches, sushi,...
$186,000
Cash Flow: $124,000
San Francisco, CA
Discover a thriving Bar & Nightclub, established for over 11 years and flourishing post-COVID! With diverse revenue streams, this venue generated $1,165,910 in gross revenue for 2024. Valuable...
$695,000
Cash Flow: $226,213
Roseville, CA
We are pleased to offer this long-established and profitable Cafe business in an excellent area! This licensed brand is well known and has an exceptional reputation for its quality menu and great...
$299,000
Cash Flow: $98,000
Norco, CA
Pizza open 7 days, 11am to 8pm, Friday and Saturday to 8:30pm • Offers large variety of choice selections from Specialty Pizza to Meat, Vegetarian, Cheese, Hawaiian Pizza’s • Chicken lovers Favorite...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $62,490
$299,995
San Luis Obispo, CA
Alameda County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors San Francisco DRE #02209032 Cynthia Randall DRE #01421980 Turnkey boutique restaurant in a prime location | Premium special event catering for corporate, family, and...
$190,000
Cash Flow: $87,865
Los Angeles County, CA
Top-Producing Paris Baguette Franchise – High-Volume, Turnkey Operation This is a rare opportunity to acquire a top-producing Paris Baguette franchise, one of the leading bakery café brands known for...
$2,900,000
Cash Flow: $600,000
Eric Marchand
MARCHAND REALTY LLC
Serving San Mateo County, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
*SELLER FINANCING AVAILABLE UP TO 50% WITH 50% DOWN FOR QUALIFIED BUYERS * Exceptional Opportunity: Fully Equipped Food Trailer with Established Contracts This is a fantastic opportunity to acquire a...
$169,000
Cash Flow: $60,000
Half Moon Bay, CA
Transworld Business Advisors of Fremont DRE# 02194963 presents: Incredible opportunity to own a fully built-out restaurant in a prime location. The sale includes all equipment, tenant improvements,...
$125,000
Fallbrook, CA
Elegant cafe with European flair in beautiful downtown Fallbrook. A local favorite with well established clientele for 22 years. Specializing in soups, salads & sandwiches. All complimented by a wide...
$68,000
Sacramento, CA
When Troy was 19, he opened a deli near Folsom Lake in Granite Bay, CA. His signature sandwich, the Surfin’ Bird, was created the day he decided to add cream cheese to his classic turkey bacon and...
$250,000
Glendale, CA
Perfect little neighborhood bar, dating back to prohibition! Great clientele & staff. Full line of liquor, no kitchen!! Already a success and fully renovated, this little bar makes for easy extra...
$550,000
Lake County, CA
Turn-Key Coffee Shop & Bookstore for Sale – A Beloved Community Staple for Over 20 Years Nestled in the heart of the downtown Cobb area, this charming coffee shop and bookstore presents a rare...
$250,000
Cash Flow: $49,774
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
Anaheim Hills, CA
Popular Juice Bar Franchise in Orange County. Prime Location! This popular juice bar is situated in a bustling shopping center with national brands' anchor tenants, ensuring a constant flow of...
$199,000
Cash Flow: $62,514
$250,000
Modesto, CA
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
California
Seize this rare opportunity to acquire a landmark French Basque restaurant with over 130 years of history and consistent profitability. This turnkey business features multiple banquet halls, 4 private...
$3,898,000
Cash Flow: $389,524
Anaheim, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a high-performing, four-unit Subway franchise group in Orange County. With decades of brand equity, consistent cash flow, and semi-absentee operations in place, this bundle...
$899,000
Cash Flow: $350,000
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...
$210,000
Palo Alto, CA
An elegantly decorated and modern shop specializing in handcrafted milk teas/coffee and freshly made mochi donuts. The store offers a wide range of flavorful bubble tea to fruity green tea...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $15,000
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
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...
$595,000
Cash Flow: $223,000
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Internationally recognized brewery with cozy taproom. Focusing on specialty products has allowed us opportunities for export, in addition to local sales. Over $300k in inventory ready for sale and...
$250,000
Santa Monica, CA
Established Cafe in Santa Monica offering Specialty Coffee and Tea beverages. Serving light food and shipped in Pastries and Desserts and Cookies. Open 7am until 2pm every day except Sundays. Owner...
$90,000
San Francisco, CA
An exceptional opportunity to acquire a fully turnkey, design-forward New American restaurant in one of San Francisco’s most vibrant and sought-after neighborhoods. This chef-driven concept is known...
$299,000
Yuba City, CA
Step into a sweet and profitable business venture with Cold Stone Creamery, one of the most recognized names in premium ice cream. This exciting opportunity offers aspiring entrepreneurs or seasoned...
$699,000
$299,000
Santa Monica, CA
Pomona, CA
Type 47 liquor license, live music, and outdoor tobacco license. Located in Old Twon Pomona, this 5000 sq ft space features booth seating, dance floor, bar, state of the art sound system, DJ and...
$550,000
Mission Viejo, CA
Add coffee / Boba / shakes or sandwiches , Bagels to make more money to this Gourmet cookie store next to a national supermarket , corner location with lots of parking. Every car entering the shopping...
$74,999
Alameda County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors of Fremont DRE# 02194963 presents: This full-service brewery and restaurant was established in 1999 and is loved by its loyal customer base for its high-quality food,...
$179,000
Ventura County, CA
Business Highlights: • High Traffic Location – Situated in a busy street with strong neighboring anchors and consistent customer flow. • Proven Concept – Offers a trendy, in-demand menu with wide...
$250,000
Cash Flow: $123,000
La Quinta, CA
La Brasserie Bistro & Bar is an authentic French bistro that juxtaposes sophistication, charm, and casualness with a high-energy environment. Customers keep returning for their authentic style and...
$650,000
Cash Flow: $162,000
Berkeley, CA
A well-established Indian and Pakistani restaurant is available for sale on a busy street in Berkeley, California, located among commercial and residential properties. This prime location is within...
$149,000
Sacramento, CA
We are pleased to offer this popular Full Liquor Bar with a top notch location in the vibrant Midtown dining and arts district. This bar is a turn-key opportunity offered with the current...
$275,000
Oceanside, CA
Masters Kitchen & Cocktail presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established American restaurant in the heart of Oceanside, CA. Operating successfully since 2014, this beautiful...
$500,000
Elite Investments Corp.
Elite Business Investments Corp.
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
We are a premiere brokerage for the sale of laundromats in Southern California. This means that unlike general brokerages, our singular focus in the laundromat industry gives us unparalleled knowledge and expertise to give you peace of mind and full confidence in buying, selling, or operating a laundromat. Call us today to speak with one of our agents and start down the Road To Success.
Folsom, CA
Here’s an opportunity to own a profitable and established neighborhood Bar & Grill in a desirable Folsom location. This appealing Bar & Grill, with its comfortable modern interior, offers patrons a...
$629,000
Cash Flow: $180,000
San Diego 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...
$830,000
Cash Flow: $197,459
$75,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Riverside, CA
Food court of UCR . Traffic guaranteed. Owner directly work, Great income . By owners health condition, Asking low price for sale. Main Menu is Shabu Japanese style developed as a quick service Fast...
$140,000
Cash Flow: $120,000
Salinas, CA
Step into a thriving sushi and poke destination that is already setup for success. This well-established, turn-key restaurant offers dine-in and takeout service with a menu featuring fresh sushi,...
$299,000
Chico, CA
Are you ready to take the reins of a hot, in-demand pizzeria that already boasts a loyal customer base and a rock-solid reputation? This is your chance to own a turnkey business with high visibility,...
$90,000
Cash Flow: $36,000
San Diego, CA
Popular Beer & Wine Bar and Restaurant in Prime Location – San Diego Rent: $7,662/month + $1,490 (Common Area) + $1,600 (Property Tax) + $136 (Insurance) Lease Terms: 4 years remaining, with an option...
$230,000
Cash Flow: $79,974
Burlingame, CA
Step into a rare restaurant opportunity adjacent to Burlingame ave, that’s been part of the community for 20 years. This is a turnkey business operating as a Japanese restaurant ,but perfect for a...
$179,000
San Francisco, CA
An exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established bar and lounge w/ a full kitchen located in a prime, high-traffic area. This stylish and modern newly renovated venue features a beautifully...
$150,000
San Pablo, CA
Step into ownership with this fully-equipped, turnkey rolling house located in a high-traffic San Pablo commercial plaza, anchored by major brands like McDonald’s and Starbucks. This established and...
$150,000
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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