San Diego, CA

Restaurants and Food Businesses For Sale in San Diego, CA

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*****PRICE REDUCTION $275K-Rare Type 48 Bar For Sale*****

San Diego, CA

A very rare find is currently available in Mission Hills. A type-48 bar location (NO food requirement) with a live entertainment license that has been recently completely remodeled from the ground up...

$275,000

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$275,000

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Hot Nightclub PRIME Gaslamp Location! State of the Art Buildout!

San Diego, CA

? HOT NIGHTCLUB FOR SALE – A+ PRIME LOCATION – GASLAMP DISTRICT, SAN DIEGO ? This is your chance to own one of San Diego’s most electrifying nightlife venues, located in the heart of the iconic...

$1,500,000

Cash Flow: $500,000

$1,500,000

Cash Flow: $500,000

Asset SalePrime Mission Valley, Next 2 Cinema, Gym, Dance Acad, Library, Trolley

San Diego, CA

Distressed Sale: Turnkey Restaurant Opportunity with High Growth Potential—Priced to Sell Fast! Are you looking for a profitable restaurant with huge untapped growth potential? This is a rare chance...

$99,000

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$99,000

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Profitable Boba Tea , Yogurt , Seller Financing! San Diego, California

San Diego, CA

Seize this opportunity to own a thriving boba tea and yogurt shop in a high-traffic, high-demand area of San Diego! This fully operational and profitable business comes with an established customer...

$135,000

$135,000

Cash Flow: $98,415

Profitable Semi- Absentee Coffee Shop – Prime Hillcrest Location

San Diego, CA

Located in the heart of Hillcrest, this coffee shop sits in one of San Diego’s most walkable and vibrant neighborhoods—surrounded by new luxury condos, upcoming developments, and nonstop foot traffic....

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $96,000

San Diego Deli For Sale – Steady Sales, Easy to Run!

San Diego, CA

MOM’s Deli – Affordable Turnkey Opportunity in a Business Park Setting Here’s a hidden gem with big potential! MOM’s Deli is a clean, owner-friendly operation nestled in a busy business park with...

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$135,000

$135,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

In Contract - Popular Japanese Hot Pot Shabu Shabu

San Diego, CA

Established Japanese Hot Pot Shabu Shabu Restaurant - Downtown San Diego This profitable shabu shabu hot pot restaurant presents an exceptional opportunity in San Diego's thriving dining scene....

$349,000

$349,000

High-Volume Pinkberry San Diego, CA - Fashion Valley Shopping Mall!

San Diego, CA

Offering premium nonfat frozen yogurt in both tart and sweet, plus dairy free-options. Their top-quality flavor selection varies from their popular original tart flavor to a wide rotation of...

$249,000

$249,000

Cash Flow: $95,707

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...

$60,000

$60,000

Turnkey Bar in Prime Location – Strong Foot Traffic & Growth Potential

San Diego, CA

Exceptional opportunity to own a well-established, highly profitable restaurant and bar located in the vibrant Gaslamp Quarter of Downtown San Diego. This turnkey business features strong financials,...

Trendy Boba & Dessert Shop – Prime Location – Turnkey Opportunity

San Diego, CA

Step into this beautifully built-out boba and dessert shop located in a high-traffic shopping center with excellent visibility and parking. The store is fully equipped with modern fixtures, a...

$300,000

$300,000

Hot Chicken and SmashBurger Restaurant Mission Valley

San Diego, CA

Hot Chickz is a popular and thriving hot chicken restaurant located in the heart of Mission Valley, California. Renowned for its mouthwatering, crispy, and flavorful chicken, Hot Chickz has become a...

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$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $750,000

Established turn key North Park, on University

San Diego, CA

Established Multi-Cuisine Restaurant - Downtown San Diego Prime Location This profitable multi-cuisine restaurant presents an exceptional opportunity in San Diego's thriving dining scene. Established...

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$300,000

$300,000

Modern, Turnkey Pizza Restaurant – Freeway 94, San Diego, California

San Diego, CA

A rare opportunity to acquire a modern, turnkey pizza restaurant in a busy, high-traffic shopping center in central San Diego. Located near the highly traveled Freeway 94 corridor, this area continues...

$95,000

$95,000

PROFITABLE Coffee , Boba , Dessert shop, Hillcrest , San Diego, CA

San Diego, CA

Seize the opportunity to own a profitable dessert and beverage shop in the heart of Hillcrest, San Diego—one of the most vibrant and affluent neighborhoods in the city. Known for its high foot...

$134,000

$134,000

Cash Flow: $91,630

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Kitchen Catering commissary space cafe

San Diego, CA

Very Unique opportunity COMMISSARY KITCHEN WHOLESALE DREAM HUGE KITCHEN FULLY OPERATIONAL BY APPOINTMENT ONLY TEXT OR EMAIL AT FOR QUESTIONS ALL CLEAN IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION GOOD MAINTENANCE ON...

$395,000

$395,000

Profitable Teriyaki Shop (Established Franchise) SBA Financing

San Diego, CA

Japanese restaurant, easy to run, profitable and easy to access by residential customers or workers on their break. Franchise support is excellent, online presence is strong, top choices (1st page) on...

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$279,000

$279,000

Cash Flow: $84,000

Popular, Absentee Restaurant in Prime Location – San Diego

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

$230,000

Cash Flow: $79,974

Salvatore's Italian Cucina & Lounge Downtown San Diego

San Diego, CA

Google it! "Salvatore's San Diego" Prime Downtown San Diego Italian Restaurant – Multi-Million Dollar Sales Location. Atmosphere. Legacy. Seize this rare opportunity to own an award-winning Italian...

$299,888

$299,888

Cash Flow: $100,000

Boba , Coffee shop in Balboa/ Convoy, San Diego, California

San Diego, CA

Looking to open a boba shop or quick-service café in one of San Diego’s busiest dining hubs? This fully equipped boba shop with a small kitchen is now available in the highly sought-after...

$189,000

$189,000

Asset SaleProfitable Indian restaurant for sell with type 41 license in RB, SD

San Diego, CA

Profitable Indian Restaurant with type 41 license located in a busy complex, located Very close to freeway, really good location. The owner want to sell it because of other business commitments....

$195,000

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$195,000

Semi Absentee Food Service Distributor For Sale

San Diego, CA

This is a chance to purchase a business with an established market and customer list with operations already setup for an absentee owner. We are a distributor of paper and plastic takeaway containers...

$200,000

$200,000

Super high traffic-$2862 rent-ideal Mex Food location

San Diego, CA

Outstanding opportunity to get into a second generation restaurant with extremely cheap rent. Located in a super busy shopping center with many high traffic and high turn neighbors, potential new...

$119,999

$119,999

Cleanest Topless Nightclub Anywhere!

San Diego, CA

Fully operational topless nightclub in San Diego, CA includes liquor license, police permit to operate, fully staffed, fully equipped. Millions invested in top notch buildout, state of the art...

$3,000,000

$3,000,000

Urban Café with Live/Work Income Potential = ZERO RENT

San Diego, CA

Discover a one-of-a-kind opportunity to own and operate a thriving café in Downtown San Diego—designed for entrepreneurs who think outside the box. Turnkey Coffee Shop in Prime Downtown Corridor: This...

$235,000

$235,000

Cash Flow: $45,000

Rare Turnkey Restaurant Opportunity in the Heart of San Diego

San Diego, CA

PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS • APPROX 3000 SF 2ND GENERATION RESTAURANT AND BAR • ABC TYPE 47 LICENSE • 14FT TYPE 1 HOOD SYSTEM • GREASE INTERCEPTOR • LARGE WALK-IN COOLER • BONUS OFFICE/STORAGE • NEW LEASE...

$328,000

$328,000

Downtown SD Mexican food or bring your concept

San Diego, CA

Here is the downtown Mexican food location you have been looking for. Turnkey location, keep or change the name, it’s up to you! If you love the location for a different concept-bring it in! Either...

$137,000

$137,000

PIzza-sports bar-bring your concept-41 license

San Diego, CA

Prime Opportunity: Own a Convoy Area Restaurant Turnkey Restaurant with High-End Oven Ready for Success Save on build out $ and 12 plus months of red tape just get it built out. This is your chance to...

$349,000

$349,000

Busy Greek & Fusion Food Truck Biz – Great Brand & Growth Potential

San Diego, CA

This well-known food truck business has carved out a strong presence in the San Diego area with its popular Greek and contemporary-style menu. Operating from two fully-equipped trucks, the company...

$500,000

$500,000

Cash Flow: $150,000

Operational and profitable specialty coffee shop for sale

San Diego, CA

Known for its full espresso menu, signature drinks, locally sourced food items, excellent customer service, and fresh-roast coffee by the cup or bag to bring home. The shop is fully operational and...

$99,000

$99,000

Established Asian Restaurant with ABC 41 License

San Diego, CA

An established, high-volume Asian restaurant in a desirable San Diego location is now available for acquisition. The business currently operates under an absentee owner model and possesses a valuable...

$499,000

$499,000

Cash Flow: $168,714

48 lic bar-SALES ARE BOOMING-cheap rent-PROFITABLE-great atmosphere

San Diego, CA

Outstanding opportunity to get into a type 48 license bar in the heart of San Diego. This location has been recently remodeled, and it was done right. This bar is super clean and easy to operate....

$299,999

$299,999

Long Established Italian Restaurant-Mira Mesa/Miramar

San Diego, CA

Long established Italian style restaurant with unique concept, over 16 years in business. This restaurant puts a unique twist on authentic Italian pasta and calzones and is truly a one of a kind...

$169,000

$169,000

Turn Key profitable business or BRING YOUR OWN CONCEPT-ready NOW!

San Diego, CA

Turnkey 1,200 Sq Ft Fast-Casual - A+ College Area Mixed-Use Location - Asset Sale – $99K Turnkey 1,200 Sq Ft Fast-Casual – A+ College Area Mixed-Use Location – Asset Sale – $99K Description: Open in...

$99,999

$99,999

Beautiful Sushi restaurant-upscale center and high income area-BARGAIN

San Diego, CA

Upscale Sushi restaurant , ready now. Owner is absentee as they own another location so this one doesn't get the attention it needs to fully take advantage of this outstanding location and build out....

$89,999

$89,999

Pizzeria - Italian Restaurant

San Diego, CA

Price Reduction!! After 50 years at this well-known pizzeria-Italian restaurant, the owner has decided that it is time to retire. Large price reduction! Located in a large center in San Diego,...

$265,000

$265,000

Cash Flow: $168,000

Oggi’s Sports | Pizza | Brewhouse with Full Liquor License!

San Diego, CA

Oggi’s, renowned for fresh, high-quality pizza, pastas, salads, and beer, is a fifteen-unit chain of sports themed brewhouses in Southern California and Arizona founded by George Hadjis in 1991....

$295,000

$295,000

Cash Flow: $130,130

Bake the World a Better Place: Own this Bakery Today!

San Diego, CA

Unlock your baking dreams with this thriving bakery, generating an impressive $399K in revenue and $117K in SDE for 2024! Spanning approximately 1,000 SF, this inviting space features a fully equipped...

$195,000

$195,000

Cash Flow: $117,293

Highly Popular, Established Bar and Grill for Sale

San Diego, CA

This popular bar and grill has been in business in San Diego for 35 years! A classic American burger dive with unrestricted ABC 47 license + entertainment The 2,400 SF space features a partially...

$169,000

$169,000

Classic Diner with LOW RENT for Sale at Local College

San Diego, CA

This classic 50s Style American Diner is located in the heart of the college campus and is the ideal spot for a burger and beer. The iconic style of the diner is sure to draw huge crowds. Expansive...

$249,999

$249,999

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City Center Realty Group

Serving San Diego County, CA

At City Center Realty Group, we specialize in connecting buyers and sellers in real estate and business sales across California. With a deep understanding of market trends, valuations, and negotiations, we ensure smooth transactions whether you’re selling a business, or purchasing properties. Our expertise spans commercial and residential real estate, and business acquisitions.

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Carmel Valley Profitable Franchise Restaurant Plus Boba/Dessert Cafe

San Diego, CA

This highly profitable specialty restaurant for sale is located in a very prominent Carmel Valley shopping center and FULLY ABSENTEE RUN. A combination of a full service restaurant plus a...

$699,000

$699,000

Restaurant/Bar-Pizza, San Diego Big Profit-Nets +++++/year. Busy Area

San Diego, CA

Volume over $2,000,000. Absentee Owner...... 4,200 sq ft enclosed, plus 2,000 sq ft Full 47 liq. lic. Patio. Do new lease... and renegotiate lease. Cash price firm $300,000.....Can change Franchise to...

$300,000

$300,000

Coffee shop/ Hookah lounge

San Diego, CA

**Unique Coffee Shop & Hookah Lounge** Take advantage of a fantastic opportunity to own a thriving coffee shop and hookah lounge, perfectly situated in a vibrant area attracting both locals and...

$100,000

$100,000

Cash Flow: $171,134

Convoy Business District Restaurant Keep or change current menu

San Diego, CA

Beautiful restaurant in the heart of the Convoy business district. Seller built this location out with all the right touches. Ready for high volume and many different menu and concept possibilities....

$275,000

$275,000

Profitable Franchise loc at the beach

San Diego, CA

Chocolate Bash Franchise – High-Traffic Location with Huge Upside! Turnkey Dessert Franchise | Hands-On Owner Can Triple Sales | Prime San Diego Location Take over an established Chocolate Bash...

$149,999

$149,999

Super nice restuarant-great location and demographics

San Diego, CA

Turk key restaurant location, sellers spent big money, close to 500k building this restaurant out. 2018 sales were over a million dollars at 1,012,612 2019 was 977,078 2020 pandemic sales were...

$399,999

$399,999

Profitable -great sales-great rent and location

San Diego, CA

Long established, loved by their customers and extremely PROFITABLE! Cash is preferred but this restaurant may qualify for SBA financing. Surrounded by businesses and minutes from Mission Valley,...

$429,999

$429,999

Cash Flow: $273,283

San Diego -great rent -good sales!

San Diego, CA

Come see this location as a customer at your convenience. San Diego Himalayan/Indian food restaurant with Beer and wine license. Great lease for next five years it remains at 3736! , good volume, turn...

$79,888

$79,888

Asset SaleSouth Bay Beer Bar with Outdoor Seating Type 42 lic.

San Diego, CA

An exceptional opportunity awaits to acquire a fully built-out, 2,000 sq. ft. beer bar in the vibrant South Bay area of San Diego County. This Type 42 beer and wine license establishment is approved...

$75,000

$75,000

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Asset SaleFully Self Contained and Permitted Coffee Cart Trailer

San Diego, CA

Rare opportunity to purchase a fully turnkey coffee cart located in bustling beach town. This coffee cart is truly turnkey and fully equipped with state of the art espresso machine, coffee grinders,...

$69,000

$69,000

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Buy or Sell a Restaurant in San Diego, CA

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 San Diego and aggregated financial data to help you compare and evaluate individual restaurant businesses.


Market Snapshot

Number of Businesses Analyzed  

79

Median Asking Price  

$190,250

Median Reported Revenue  

$480,000

Median Reported Earnings  

$96,000

Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.


San Diego, CA Restaurant Valuation Multiples

Range

Revenue

Earnings (SDE)

Lower Quartile

0.25

1.63

Median

0.41

2.00

Upper Quartile

0.65

2.31

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 San Diego?

The median asking price for restaurants in San Diego, CA is $190,250. 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?

Median revenue of restaurant businesses listed for sale in San Diego is $480,000, while the median reported owner’s discretionary earnings is $96,000. Earnings can vary greatly depending on the type of restaurant, location, management efficiency, and market demand.

How are restaurants in San Diego 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 San Diego restaurant business listings, revenue multiples range from 0.25 to 0.65, with the median at 0.41. Earnings multiples range from 1.63 to 2.31, with the median at 2.00. This means restaurants in San Diego are valued, on average, around 0.41 times annual revenue, and 2 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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