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Diners in CA For Sale

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Vietnamese Food Restaurant

Vallejo, CA

Authentic & tasty Vietnamese Cuisine serving the Vallejo community with limited competition and ever-growing customer base. Lines waiting outside are very common with Six-Flag nearby that often come...

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$100,000

$100,000

Cash Flow: $6,563

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Great Location!!!Vietnamese Restaurant for sale

Garden Grove, CA

Long established restaurant with great customer flow. Located in prime plaza or garden grove city with great parking and foot traffic....

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$315,000

$315,000

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Highly-Rated Breakfast & Lunch Café So. Placer County

Placer County, CA

Highly Rated Breakfast & Lunch Café — South Placer County / Greater Sacramento Region A rare opportunity to acquire an established breakfast-and-lunch café with a loyal local following, strong online...

$179,000

$179,000

Cash Flow: $50,523

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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...

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$600,000

$600,000

Cash Flow: $170,000

Two Location Breakfast Lunch Restaurant For Sale! Motivated Sellers

Sonoma County, CA

Two Location Breakfast Lunch Restaurant For Sale! Motivated Sellers. Priced Below Market! Strong SDE Profits. RRC#5279 Offered at $375,000 Location: Sonoma County Annual Revenue: $2,400,000 Annual...

$375,000

$375,000

Mediterranean Restaurant

Placer County, CA

Established Mediterranean Restaurant | 18-Year History | Strong NOI | Well-established full-service Mediterranean/Turkish restaurant with 18 years of operating history under the same ownership....

$400,000

$400,000

Cash Flow: $259,267

BB.Q Chicken -Korean Fried Chicken Franchise

Loma Linda, CA

Highly profitable and easy-to-run business! This is a turnkey opportunity that can be operated absentee or semi-absentee, with the current owner only spending about 5% of their time overseeing...

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$600,000

$600,000

Established Wine Country Healdsburg Restaurant

Sonoma County, CA

Loved by Tourists and Locals alike. Prime location. Diverse and loyal customer base. Consistent top line revenue > $1mm. Sale includes everything needed to run the restaurant. Turnkey opportunity...

$300,000

$300,000

Turnkey Independent Burger Restaurant in Fresno County

Fresno County, CA

Turnkey Independent Restaurant in Fresno County Asking price is $275K plus inventory Gross monthly sales are $60K to $75K Space is estimated up to 2,600 SF Rent is $3,765 a month Seller built out the...

$275,000

$275,000

Turn-key High Volume Pizza Close to UC Berkeley

Berkeley, CA

Location, Location And opportunity for Anyone looking to have their own restaurant or close to UC Berkeley with unbelievable price of $20,000.. Full kitchen w beer & wine license. +90 seats option...

$20,000

$20,000

Incredible opportunity to own a fully equipped Restaurant

Los Angeles County, CA

Located in one of the best areas of East Los Angeles, this outstanding restaurant offers everything an owner-operator or catering business could want. The property features an inviting outdoor patio,...

$149,000

$149,000

Turn-Key Welknown Pizza in Town

San Joaquin County, CA

A very established popular Pizza Restaurant iin the busiest street in downtown. It's 2700 sqf. A beautiful dining room w 80 seats and beer & wine license. Long lease w low rent. Full kitchen. It can...

$89,000

$89,000

Turn - Key Indian restaurant in Middle of Residential & Commercial

Alameda County, CA

An Indian restaurant w a prime location! situated on a busy main str. in town. Fully equipped including a walking cooler. It has a beer& wine license.7 days open, 10 am - 9:30pm. it's bout 1600 sq ft...

$155,000

$155,000

Turn-Key Breakfast Restaurant in Prime Vista Location

Vista, CA

Highly visible turn-key restaurant available in one of Vista's most established retail corridors. This end-cap location features a fully equipped commercial kitchen, monument signage, patio potential,...

$75,000

$75,000

Profitable & Established Take in Bake Pizza in Fresno County

Fresno County, CA

Great Start UP Take in Bake Pizza Restaurant in Fresno County Annual Net Revenue is $338,000 Monthly rent is $2,200 a month In a busy shopping center Location has potential for a owner operator...

$275,000

$275,000

Cash Flow: $97,000

Miles Pruitt

Murphy Business & Financial

Serving Santa Clara County, CA

Why Choose Murphy Business Brokerage Services? Selling a business is a stressful, complicated process. Without expert assistance, many sellers struggle to sell their business for fair market value. Thankfully, business brokerage services make selling your business much easier. With a business broker’s assistance, you’ll get an accurate sense of your company’s market value, and you’ll be able to sell your business more quickly and more easily than if you go it alone. As one of the largest and most successful business brokerage firms in North America, Murphy Business can help you capture full value when selling a business. Our experience and expertise will help you at every stage of the sales process: from valuing your business to marketing your offering to closing your transaction. Our Business Brokerage Process Murphy Business Brokers use time-tested strategies and resources to help their clients capture full value when selling a business. Below is a brief, step-by-step overview of our business brokerage process. Non-Disclosure Agreement. At Murphy Business, we appreciate the sensitive nature of business sales and the data that is handled during the business brokerage process. Before we take any active steps to sell your business, we will commit to a Non-Disclosure Agreement to ensure confidentiality throughout the transaction process. Determine Market Value. To prepare your business for sale, we will perform broker’s opinion of market value or recommend a valuation. A valuation specialist will collect historical and financial data about your business, after which, he or she will use that data to calculate the fair market value of your business. Often, business owners will overvalue or undervalue their business without a valuation, making this a crucial step in the sales process. If this figure is lower than expected, we can advise you on how to increase your business’s value. Sign Engagement Agreement. Once we’ve completed your valuation, you can choose whethe

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Sacramento Chinese Restaurant – 13 Years Same Ownership

Sacramento, CA

Sacramento Chinese Restaurant – 13 Years Same Ownership | Retirement Sale | $675K+ Chinese Restaurant – Takeout / Delivery / Dine-In A well-established Sacramento Chinese restaurant with over 13 years...

$229,000

$229,000

Cash Flow: $100,000

No Rent Ever: Iconic Drive-In + Real Estate for Sale | $698K Sales

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Yuba County, CA

No Rent Ever: Iconic Drive-In + Real Estate for Sale | $698K Sales | Quincy RRC#5298 Asking Price: $349,000 Location: Plumas County Annual Revenue: $698,000 Annual Cash Flow: Contact for Info Monthly...

$349,000

$349,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Long Established Breakfast/Lunch Restaurant, 1,600 sq ft with Patio, l

Stanislaus County, CA

Long Established Breakfast/Lunch Restaurant, 1,600 sq ft with Patio, located in the Central Valley. RRC# 5295 Asking Price: $345,000 Location: Stanislaus County Annual Revenue: $900,000 Annual Cash...

$345,000

$345,000

Prime Denny's Franchise for Sale in Riverside County

Riverside County, CA

Positioned in the heart of Denny’s core market in Riverside County, this well-located restaurant offers exceptional visibility just off a major freeway, ensuring strong, consistent traffic and...

$800,000

$800,000

Cash Flow: $240,000

High-Volume Drive-Thru Restaurant on I-10 | $2M+ Sales | Semi-Absentee

Riverside County, CA

Financial Overview Asking Price (Business Only): $1,200,000 Asking Price (With Real Estate): $4,500,000 Gross Revenue: $2,000,000+ Cash Flow (Net Before Rent): $400,000 Inventory: Not included in...

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Priced to Sell!! Independent Burger Restaurant in Fresno County

Fresno County, CA

Independent Burger Restaurant in Fresno County * Asking price is $95,000 including inventory * Monthly gross sales are $50,000 * You can keep the same concept of the Burger restaurant or if you have a...

$95,000

$95,000

Newly Remodeled & Fully Equipped Hotel Restaurant FOR Sale

Sonoma County, CA

Newly Remodeled & Fully Equipped Hotel Restaurant FOR Sale in Sonoma County! ~1.5million in Annual Revenue. Strong Breakfast/Lunch Opportunity and Great Lease!! RRC# 5290 Asking Price: $225,000...

$225,000

$225,000

Well-equipped Freestanding Restaurant with large private parking lot

San Jose, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a business location & assets with a legacy of excellence and proven financial performance, consistently exceeding $1 million in annual revenue. It is located on a...

$328,000

$328,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

Japanese Fast Cuisine, High Vol & Net, Full Staff / Cash

Orange County, CA

High Volume & Net, Fully Staffed Turnkey Restaurant in Prime North Orange County Food Court Rare opportunity to acquire a high-volume, profitable Japanese curry restaurant located in a busy North...

$329,000

$329,000

Cash Flow: $131,000

Multi-Unit Denny's Franchise Opportunity

Monterey County, CA

4 Unit Package Upward Sales Trend Denny's Inc. has over 1,600 quality full service Denny's restaurants across the United States. 1 million dollars net worth with at least $500K liquid. Restaurant...

$1,630,000

$1,630,000

Cash Flow: $420,000

High-Volume Denny’s in Prime Los Angeles County

Los Angeles County, CA

This is a rare opportunity to secure a high-performing Denny’s situated in a high-density corridor of Los Angeles County. The location benefits from exceptional traffic counts and robust demographics,...

$2,200,000

$2,200,000

Cash Flow: $515,000

Denny's Multi-Unit Franchise Opportunity

Shasta County, CA

4 Unit Package Denny’s is an iconic piece of the American Dream with a strong franchise base, and a loyal following of customers. The company is restructuring executive leadership to create stability...

$3,650,000

$3,650,000

Cash Flow: $779,000

American Restaurant with Patio & Full-Bar $180k Asset Sale

Alameda County, CA

A long-standing café and restaurant serving the Livermore Valley for over 10 years, offering a well-designed and versatile space. The restaurant features a bright 3,500 sq ft main dining area, a 600...

$180,000

$180,000

Dairy Queen Grill & Chill Franchise Business Opportunity for Sale

Riverside County, CA

Established Dairy Queen Grill & Chill franchise operation presents a strategic acquisition opportunity in Riverside County's competitive quick-service restaurant market. This turnkey drive-thru...

$869,000

$869,000

Drive Thru Restaurant for Sale. Prime Santa Ana Location, Turn Key

Santa Ana, CA

Exceptional opportunity to acquire a fully built-out, turn-key drive-thru restaurant in one of Santa Ana's busiest commercial corridors. Located directly adjacent to Santa Ana College and positioned...

$149,000

$149,000

Restaurant Business for Sale in City of Oxnard, (Standalone Building)

Oxnard, CA

Seize the rare opportunity to own a well-established and popular full-service restaurant in the heart of Oxnard, featuring a Type 41 ABC license (beer & wine) and operating out of a standalone...

$250,000

$250,000

Diner with Full Bar, Major N. OC Shopping Center, Absentee Owner

Orange County, CA

American Diner with 50's Décor in an excellent location. Freestanding pad building with great street exposure American Diner with a full bar, decorated in a 50's style, located in a major shopping...

$375,000

$375,000

Part Time ownership Breakfast and Lunch

Long Beach, CA

This is a long standing, well established brand in Long Beach. The brand is very well known and is the leader in the industry and the area. There are well trained staff in place and there is one part...

$550,000

$550,000

Cash Flow: $260,000

50's Style Diner, Money Maker, Manager Run

Oceanside, CA

Beautiful 50's Diner, with a tons of memorabilia included in the sales price. Service is fast food style where you order at the counter. Not a full service, table order restaurant. Business is manager...

$695,000

$695,000

Cash Flow: $200,000

Buy or Sell a Diner in California
Diners listed on BizBuySell include classic 24-hour operations, family-owned neighborhood cafés, retro-themed luncheonettes, truck-stop diners, breakfast-and-brunch cafés, and franchise-affiliated chains. Business models range from owner-operated breakfast–lunch counters to high-volume, multi-shift operations where profitability depends on table turnover, menu engineering and efficient labor ratios. Revenues are driven by core meal service—pancakes, eggs, burgers and fries—across breakfast, brunch, lunch and late-night dayparts. Many listings feature established customer bases, trained staff and turnkey kitchens, and some include real estate, 24-hour licenses or franchise support, providing buyers with steady revenue and growth potential in the comfort-food and all-day-dining market.
Market Overview Listings for Sale (Median) Total California Market (Average)
Number of Businesses Analyzed13 274
Asking Price$400,000-
Reported Revenue$1,000,000 $1,806,300
Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings$170,000 $12,313
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
$275,000$400,000$800,000

Market Financial Highlights

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

BoundRevenueSeller’s Discretionary Earnings
Lower Quartile$627,000$100,000
Median$1,000,000$170,000
Upper Quartile$2,040,000$260,000

Valuation Multiples

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

BoundRevenue MultipleEarnings Multiple
Lower Quartile0.312.51
Median0.493.33
Upper Quartile0.553.88

FAQ's

How much does it cost to buy a Diner in California?

The median asking price for an established Diner in California is $400,000, though prices range from under $275,000 to well over $800,000.

How much do Diners owners in California earn?

The median reported revenue of Diners in California is $1,000,000 and owners earn a median of $170,000, which includes the owners salary and any other financial benefits they receive.

How do I value a Diner?

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 Diners in California, revenue multiples range from 0.31 to 0.55, with a median of 0.49. Earning multiples range from 2.51 to 3.88, with the median at 3.33. This means the typical Diner in California may ask for around 0.49 times its annual revenue, and 3.33 times its annual owner earnings.

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