San Carlos, CA
$260,000
California Restaurants and Food Businesses For Sale
Market Info
"San Carlos" Restaurant Opportunity with Type 41 Alcohol License
Price Reduced to $650,000 - Well Established Restaurant & Bar
San Diego County, CA
$650,000
Drifters Marina & Grill
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Copperopolis, CA
$5,750,000
Togo's | Baskin Robbins Combo in High-Traffic Retail Corrido
Sacramento County, CA
$398,000
Established Mountain Mike's Pizza in Santa Barbara County
Santa Barbara County, CA
$350,000
Turnkey/High Volume Juice it up in Orange County
Orange County, CA
$325,000
Casual Juice shop for sale in Rohnert Park near Major anchor tenant
Rohnert Park, CA
$85,000
**In-Escrow** Profitable – Built Out Family Entertainment Center
Los Angeles County, CA
$3,400,000
French Bakery Café Wholesale and Retail
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $670,000
Great Location End-Cap Space in High Traffic Retail Shopping Center &
Temecula, CA
$195,000
Absentee Owner Low Price $69K Boba Shop in Corona
Corona, CA
$69,000
Sushi in Moorpark
Moorpark, CA
$135,000
Authentic Thai Restaurant For Sale In Vallejo Near Mare Island
Vallejo, CA
$125,000
Beautiful Sushi restaurant-upscale center and high income area-BARGAIN
San Diego, CA
$89,999
Specialty Chocolates and Confectionaries
Santa Barbara County, CA
$135,000
American Deli Franchise - South Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
$650,000
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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7,500sf Chinese Well-Known Restaurant w/5 Private Rooms in SGV
Los Angeles County, CA
$500,000
American Style BBQ & Grill
Pacoima, CA
$129,000
Vegan Chinese restaurant + Type 47 license sale in Downtown Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
$180,000
Specialty Bread Manufacturer – Over Four Decades of Success!
California
$6,000,000
Ice Cream -franchise in Palm Springs
Palm Springs, CA
$320,000
Asian restaurant for sale in Concord plaza with parking
Concord, CA
$160,000
Remodeled Chinese restaurant for sale in Fremont plaza
Fremont, CA
$130,000
Cash cow Asian restaurant for sale in Palo Alto
Palo Alto, CA
$186,000
Brewery with Bar, Restaurant and Beer Garden – Exudes Ambiance!
Los Angeles, CA
$100,000
Downtown Los Angeles Bar & Lounge – Unique East Coast Ambiance!
Los Angeles, CA
$125,000
Your Concept Your Opportunity
San Mateo County, CA
$750,000
Profitable Breakfast & Lunch Franchise, $2.6+ Million Sales
San Diego County, CA
$1,200,000
Put Your Restaurant at the Heart of Rose Avenue in Venice Beach CA
Venice, CA
$400,000
Hamburger and Dinner with Drive thru Including Property $ 4,8 Mil
Indio, CA
$4,600,000
CAFÉ & RE: 5.5-Day Ops, Absentee, $1.03M GR, $2.99M ASKING
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Anaheim, CA
$2,990,000
Sunset Blvd Restaurant/Bar- Includes Type 41 ABC License - KEY MONEY
Echo Park, CA
$350,000
Breakfast and brunch restaurant for sale in South San Jose
San Jose, CA
$200,000
Chinese Restaurant
Stanislaus County, CA
$100,000
Turnkey Restaurant & Taphouse Opportunity Bay Area
Alameda County, CA
$599,000
Drive-Thru Cafe & Bldg: Absentee, Income over $465K, Prc $4.8 mil
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Indio, CA
$4,800,000
Chinese fast food restaurant for sale in Sacramento Natomas
Sacramento, CA
$168,000
Asian Vietnamese restaurant for sale in Rocklin near Costco
Rocklin, CA
$168,000
Popular Cafe & Boba Destination - Steps from the Beach
Pismo Beach, CA
$249,000
MOTIVATED SELLER! Restaurant for Sale in Prime Newark Location!
Newark, CA
$158,000
Market Sushi
Pasadena, CA
$65,000
Cocktail bar w/food, very nice!
Redlands, CA
$375,000
Super Food Cafe - Santa Clara
Santa Clara, CA
$125,000
Chicken Restaurant-->Employee Run
Rowland Heights, CA
$149,000
Timothy Lopez
Tim Lopez Group
Serving San Diego County, CA
At Tim Lopez Group, we don't just broker deals — we build lasting partnerships grounded in results, reliability, and reach. With over 30 years of industry experience, we offer a full spectrum of commercial real estate services tailored to meet the dynamic needs of users, owners, and investors. Our footprint extends across San Diego County, with strategically located offices in Fallbrook, Oceanside, Vista, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Del Mar, and throughout the Greater San Diego Metropolitan area. This local expertise is seamlessly backed by a national and global network, allowing us to support clients at every scale — from local business expansions to international portfolio strategies. Whether you're looking to lease, acquire, sell, or invest, our dedicated professionals are here to guide you through every step of the process with insight, integrity, and innovation. Learn more about our services and properties at www.timlopezgroup.com
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Fast Food - Burgers - Drive Thru
Long Beach, CA
$195,000
Iconic Specialty Food Brand | High-End Fast-Casual Concept
Orange County, CA
$1,490,000
Very Motivated Seller, Franchise Pizza Business for Sale
Alameda County, CA
$349,000
Restaurant with Grocery and Meat Market
Sacramento County, CA
$286,000
Well-Established Japanese Restaurant for Sale | $2,800,000
San Joaquin County, CA
$2,800,000
Establihed Hawaiin BBQ restaurant for sale in Daly City
Daly City, CA
$180,000
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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