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Delis and Sandwich Shops in CA For Sale

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Thriving, Turnkey, Deli in Prime Oakland Location

Oakland, CA

Prime corner location near the Uptown District, just steps from the Oakland Museum and surrounded by top dining and entertainment destinations like Flora, Brown Sugar Kitchen, and the Fox Theater....

$299,000

$299,000

Sourdough Franchise Restaurant | $120,000 net profit | Absentee owner

Humboldt County, CA

Seller Financing Available Sourdough Franchising An absentee owner currently operates the business and is open from 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM, offering tremendous upside potential for a hands-on operator....

$390,000

$390,000

Sourdough Franchise Sandwich Shop - Seller Financing Available

Mendocino County, CA

$120,000 net profit - Seller Financing Available Sourdough franchise restaurant This is a rare opportunity to own one of the fastest-growing and most profitable franchise brands in the state of...

$300,000

$300,000

Authentic Italian Deli & Market for Sale

California

A truly authentic Italian delicatessen offering dozens of hot and cold sandwiches, fresh salads, homemade soups, and pastas, made fresh to order and ready to go. Or, for those who like to cook at...

$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $159,613

Own a Prime Sandwich Franchise in Agoura Hills!

Agoura Hills, CA

A well-established national franchise sandwich shop is now available for sale in Agoura Hills, Los Angeles County. Located in a prime and vibrant shopping center, this recently remodeled store is a...

$169,000

$169,000

Cash Flow: $91,500

Charming cafe and deli shop for sale in Downtown Walnut Creek

Walnut Creek, CA

Established Cafe and Deli Operation in Prime Downtown Walnut Creek Location This well-positioned cafe and deli presents an exceptional opportunity in the heart of Downtown Walnut Creek's business...

$129,000

$129,000

Sandwich Franchise for sale in Downtown Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA

A remodeled sandwich Franchise located at a busy intersection in Downtown Los Angeles is available for acquisition, as the current absentee owner is retiring. This offers a new owner the potential to...

$229,000

$229,000

Cash Flow: $93,451

Popular Gourmet Sandwich Shop with Beer and Wine Close to Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz County, CA

THIS BUSINESS IS IN ESCROW. BACK UP OFFERS CONSIDERED BY SELLER. SBA PRE-QUALIFIED. 10% DOWN FOR APPROVED BUYER! PRICE JUST REDUCED TO $425,000 + INVENTORY. Here’s your chance to own a truly unique...

$425,000

$425,000

Cash Flow: $190,000

Turnkey Café Space– Prime Opportunity!

Ventura, CA

The Cafe currently serves lite fare, bakery goods, lunch items and coffee. A fully built-out 1,210 sq ft café space is now available – perfect for a coffee shop, sandwich shop, or light fare concept....

$75,000

$75,000

Heart of Downtown San Jose Cafe with Type 1 & 2 Hood

San Jose, CA

Bright, modern downtown café with accessible street parking, Diverse menu, Ideal for a downtown bite before/after events at City Hall, SAP Center, or SJSU, Coffee drinks iced coffee), smoothies,...

$350,000

$350,000

Branded Sandwich shop with kitchen for sale in SF Little saigon

San Francisco, CA

Deli and bakery for sale in San Francisco Saigon district. They serve sandwiches, baked goods, Vietnamese desserts, coffee/baguettes, and other Asian delights. The shop is part of the Tenderloin...

$50,000

$50,000

Poke Restaurant in Seal Beach

Seal Beach, CA

1). Monthly gross is $30,000 2). Monthly rents $ 3,300 + Including NNN 3). Lease Has 2 + Years 4). size is approx. 1,000 SF. 5). Ample Parking lot 7). The restaurant has been owned 2 Years 8). 7-day...

$140,000

$140,000

Cash Flow: $84,000

Subway Oakland

Oakland, CA

Subway is the world's #1 QSR chain with over 43,000 restaurants in 110 countries. Franchisor requires sufficient net worth and liquidity, and buyer must live in the area....

$349,000

$349,000

Cash Flow: $142,865

European Restaurant & Deli with Loyal Client Base & Fantastic Location

Los Angeles, CA

This European restaurant is the ‘go to’ venue for meetings, events, and dinner out for those craving the favorites that mom and grandma used to make in the old country. The location, which boasts...

$800,000

$800,000

Cash Flow: $362,201

Bagel & cafe in Ventura

Naval Base Ventura County, CA

This bagel store is awesome and this bagel & cafe is the best place ever for people who are on the go and on the hunt for breakfast and lunch. If you are on the hunt for tastiest bagel breakfast, no...

$920,000

$920,000

Cash Flow: $300,000

Delicatessen High-Foot Traffic with Beer/Wine SFV

Los Angeles County, CA

Delicatessen High-Foot Traffic with Beer/Wine SFV RRC# 4913 Location: Los Angeles County Description: This popular long-established, turn-key deli restaurant offers fresh authentic deli food served by...

$545,000

$545,000

Travis Newman

Eliro Inc

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

Eliro Inc. is a boutique investment banking firm specializing in the strategic sale of privately held businesses through industry niche consolidation. Founded by seasoned M&A professionals, Eliro Inc. aims to maximize shareholder value by offering expert advisory services, including business valuation, deal structuring, targeted marketing, and transaction closing. Our core differentiator is our unique approach to consolidating businesses within specific industry niches. This strategy enhances earnings multiples, increases sales prices for sellers, attracts premium buyers, and streamlines the acquisition process. The Eliro Inc. management team brings over 30 years of combined experience in M&A, entrepreneurship, finance, and international business. This expertise, combined with a strong network of buyers (large private corporations, publicly traded companies, private equity firms, and high net worth individuals), positions Eliro Inc. to deliver exceptional results. Eliro Inc. targets privately held businesses with EBITDA ranging from $250,000 to $5,000,000, ideally within a target niche, and business owners seeking to maximize their exit value. The firm also works with buyers seeking strategic acquisitions to expand market share, diversify portfolios, and drive growth.

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Absentee run Burger and Hot Dog Joint for sale near UC Berkeley

Berkeley, CA

Absentee run Burger and Cheesesteak joint for sale near UC Berkeley. A hidden gem near UC Berkeley on the south side. They also sell hot dogs and popular oreo milkshakes. The store generates lots of...

$120,000

$120,000

Quality Fresh Submarine Sandwich Franchise in Oceanside

Oceanside, CA

The franchise is considered by many to offer the best tasting submarine sandwiches. Artesian breads are baked fresh daily, prime meats and perfectly ages chesses are sliced in front of the customer....

$65,000

$65,000

Cash Flow: $50,000

Jimmy John's Franchise - California

Yuba County, CA

Headquartered in Champaign, IL, Jimmy John's was founded in 1983 and now boasts over 2500 units nationwide. In September 2016 a majority stake was sold to Roark Capital, a private equity firm also...

$220,000

$220,000

Cash Flow: $147,989

A Business with "Location,Location,Location!

Placer County, CA

In 2013, seasoned community members with over 40 years of deep roots in Kings Beach recognized an extraordinary opportunity directly across from Kings Beach State Park at Lake Tahoe. Their vision was...

$550,000

$550,000

Cash Flow: $113,000

Quality Fresh Submarine Sandwich Franchise in Escondido

San Diego County, CA

Quality Fresh Submarine Sandwich Franchise in Escondido. Long established sub shop in its current location in busy strip center with anchor tenants for decades. The shop is considered by many to offer...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $117,769

Buy or Sell a Deli and Sandwich Shop in California
Delis and sandwich shops listed on BizBuySell include classic New York–style delicatessens, gourmet sandwich cafés, grab-and-go sub shops, bagel bakeries, Mediterranean delis, soup-and-salad spots, franchise-based sub chains, and deli counter–grocery hybrids. These businesses offer ready-to-eat foods like cold cuts, cheeses, charcuterie boards, made-to-order and pre-packaged sandwiches, salads, soups, sides, chips, drinks and desserts, often supplemented by high-margin add-ons such as fountain drinks and cookies. Business models range from small owner-operated counters with limited seating to multi-location deli chains with catering services. Revenue streams typically come from in-store sales, catering and corporate lunch service, and retail sales of specialty grocery items, charcuterie boards, or branded condiments. Many listings feature turnkey operations equipped with slicers, refrigeration, displays, and point-of-sale systems, plus established customer bases and repeat business. Some include franchise support, multiple locations, or real estate, providing buyers with diversified income opportunities.
Market Overview Listings for Sale (Median) Total California Market (Average)
Number of Businesses Analyzed58 1,272
Asking Price$197,000-
Reported Revenue$528,214 $1,385,840
Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings$96,000 $33,731
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.
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Asking Price

Lower QuartileMedianUpper Quartile
$149,000$197,000$350,000

Market Financial Highlights

The financial data presented here is an aggregation of reported revenue and earnings of Delis and Sandwich Shops for sale in California.

BoundRevenueSeller’s Discretionary Earnings
Lower Quartile$390,325$63,588
Median$528,214$96,000
Upper Quartile$999,991$136,033

Valuation Multiples

The valuation multiples listed below are derived from asking price, revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings of Delis and Sandwich Shops listed for sale in California.

BoundRevenue MultipleEarnings Multiple
Lower Quartile0.281.83
Median0.392.36
Upper Quartile0.522.97

FAQ's

How much does it cost to buy a Deli and Sandwich Shop in California?

The median asking price for an established Deli and Sandwich Shop in California is $197,000, though prices range from under $149,000 to well over $350,000.

How much do Delis and Sandwich Shops owners in California earn?

The median reported revenue of Delis and Sandwich Shops in California is $528,214 and owners earn a median of $96,000, which includes the owners salary and any other financial benefits they receive.

How do I value a Deli and Sandwich Shop?

Valuing a business is a complex process, but buyers and sellers often turn to the local market to understand how businesses are priced. Based on our most recent analysis of Delis and Sandwich Shops in California, revenue multiples range from 0.28 to 0.52, with a median of 0.39. Earning multiples range from 1.83 to 2.97, with the median at 2.36. This means the typical Deli and Sandwich Shop in California may ask for around 0.39 times its annual revenue, and 2.36 times its annual owner earnings.

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