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Italian Restaurants in CA For Sale

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Top Sales Volume Papa John’s (5) Stores | $6M Gross | LA/Riverside

Corona, CA

Papa John's Pizza Franchise Multi Store - 5 Very Profitable Locations in Los Angeles & Riverside Counties A unique opportunity presents itself for the acquisition of a stable and profitable Papa...

$2,999,999

Cash Flow: $784,235

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$2,999,999

Cash Flow: $784,235

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Iconic Waterfront Restaurant with Legacy Lease — SBA Pre-Qualified

Monterey, CA

Rare opportunity to acquire a landmark, high-revenue restaurant in a premier Monterey-area waterfront destination. This is an irreplaceable setting that benefits from constant tourist activity and...

$2,395,000

Cash Flow: $590,180

$2,395,000

Cash Flow: $590,180

Well Established Italian Restaurant with over 30 years in Business!

Laguna Niguel, CA

Price Correction!!! Within the vibrant community of Laguna Niguel lies an exceptional restaurant with bar opportunity situated in a community shopping center complemented by reputable anchors and...

$299,000

$299,000

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Turnkey French-Italian Fine Dining Opportunity with Bar in NE Fresno

Fresno, CA

Upscale & fully updated Fine dining location in Prime NE Fresno with a Full bar *Alcohol license: Type 47 * Annual gross sales up to $914,000 * Rent is $5,000 a month including CAM charges * 2,400 SF...

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$479,000

$479,000

Cash Flow: $140,000

Papa John’s Pizza – Profitable Store – Exceptional Value Opportunity

Ventura County, CA

PROFITABLE PAPA JOHNS PIZZA Franchise for sale in Ventura County Ca. Looking for a hot business opportunity in Ventura County? Look no further than Papa John's Pizza Franchise. Located in a very prime...

$119,000

$119,000

Cash Flow: $59,800

Papa John’s Pizza – Legacy Store (25 Yrs) – Stable Operations

San Diego County, CA

PROFITABLE PAPA JOHNS PIZZA Franchise for sale in San Diego County Ca. Looking for a hot business opportunity in San Diego County CA? Look no further than Papa John's Pizza Franchise. Located in a...

$135,000

$135,000

Cash Flow: $50,071

Prime Gaslamp Quarter Resturant– Turnkey Restaurant in San Diego's Hot

San Diego, CA

Prime Turnkey Pizzeria in the Epicenter of San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter – Ideal for Any Restaurant Concept! For sale: A fully equipped, operational pizzeria at 732 4th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 – right...

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$100,000

$100,000

Cash Flow: $70,000

Pizzeria with over $1 Million in sales in the 1st year

Riverside, CA

Semi-absentee run, profitable pizza restaurant with proven cash flow. Turnkey operation generating income from day one. SDE reflects an owner-operator model. Highly rated local favorite with strong...

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$450,000

$450,000

Cash Flow: $167,000

Popular Italian Restaurant Since 1977 with Full ABC Los Angeles County

Los Angeles County, CA

Popular Italian Restaurant Since 1977 with Full ABC Los Angeles County RRC#5344 Asking Price: $265,000 Location: Los Angeles County Annual Revenue: Contact for Info Annual Cash Flow: Contact for Info...

$265,000

$265,000

Well established neighborhood Italian restaurant

Placer County, CA

WELL ESTABLISHED NEIGHBORHOOD ITALIAN RESTAURANT This thriving family-owned Italian restaurant has been serving the Placer County community since 2011, building a loyal customer base over 15 years of...

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$220,000

$220,000

Cash Flow: $86,720

Sports Bar in Encinitas – a Chicago Style Pizza Franchise

San Diego County, CA

Sports Bar in Encinitas with Type 47 is a well-known Chicago Style Pizza Franchise. This popular establishment enjoys a consistently loyal following and great reviews. A sports bar (with full bar)...

$590,000

$590,000

Cash Flow: $179,399

Exceptional Restaurant Opportunity – Business, Furniture, Etc

Palm Desert, CA

This is an exceptional opportunity to acquire **Mimmo's Italian Restaurant**, one of Palm Desert's most respected and well-established independent Italian restaurants. Since opening its doors in 2012,...

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$529,000

$529,000

Restaurant, Entertainment & Late Dining

Palm Springs, CA

Bring your passion for hospitality to this popular, well-established restaurant and entertainment venue in a prime central location. A favorite destination for locals and visitors alike, this thriving...

$695,000

$695,000

Full Service Casual Dining European Specialty Restaurant - SC2279

SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE

California

This Northern California European Specialty Restaurant is a California Limited Liability Company and was started 13 years ago by the current owner, and has been popular and growing ever since. They...

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$350,000

$350,000

EBITDA: $200,000

SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE

High Traffic Location Cigar Lounge & Steak House with Patio Seating

Imperial County, CA

Monalisa Cocktails & Cuisine presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire the only cigar club in town, strategically positioned at the high-traffic intersection of Aten Road and Highway 86 in...

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$599,000

$599,000

Timothy Haves

Petroleum Realty Group ®

Serving Orange County, CA

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Famous Pizza & Sports bar

Orange, CA

IN ESCROW - IN ESCROW . Serving NY-style pizzas, plus pasta, calzones & sandwiches, in a casual setting and sports bar . Big screen TV's for games . Also arcade games . Big money maker . Owners are...

$449,000

$449,000

Cash Flow: $210,000

Pizza Restaurant for sale

Norco, CA

ESTABLISHED PIZZA RESTAURANT - NORCO, CALIFORNIA This well-established independent pizza restaurant presents a compelling acquisition opportunity in Norco's growing market. Operating continuously with...

$140,000

$140,000

Cash Flow: $61,000

Mountain Mike’s Pizza Franchise – Profitable Alameda County

Alameda County, CA

Exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established Mountain Mike’s Pizza franchise in a prime Alameda County, California location. This turnkey business offers consistent sales history, strong...

$270,000

$270,000

Profitable Italian Restaurant for Sale

Orange County, CA

Discover an incredible opportunity with this charming restaurant, established in 2015! Spanning approximately 1,100 sq. ft., it boasts a spacious patio perfect for al fresco dining. With a monthly...

$499,000

$499,000

Cash Flow: $197,000

Prime Restaurant Opportunity in the Heart of Glendora Village!

Glendora, CA

Prime Restaurant Opportunity in the Heart of Glendora Village! Don’t miss this rare chance to own a highly successful, well-established, and beloved restaurant in the Glendora Village. This turn-key...

$350,000

$350,000

Franchised Pizza Restaurant (Rocklin)

Rocklin, CA

Description: This Pizza Franchise Restaurant is a family-friendly casual dining restaurant serving specialty and custom pizzas, pasta, wings, sandwiches, and salads to a diverse customer base that...

$295,000

$295,000

ABC 47, 58 Live Entreatment & 77, with Lease Assignment Required

San Diego, CA

LEASE ASSIGNMENT (OAC) WITH ABC 47, 58 & 77. Step into a turnkey restaurant opportunity that eliminates the typical startup headaches and positions you for immediate revenue generation. This fully...

$225,000

$225,000

Profitable Main Street Quality Pizzeria - Coastal OC City

Orange County, CA

Profitable Main Street Quality Pizzeria - Coastal OC City RRC#5355 Offered at $295,000 Location: Orange County Annual Revenue: $450,000 Annual Cash Flow: Contact for Info Monthly Rent: $5600 NNN - All...

$295,000

$295,000

Top Rated Stylish European Restaurant

Glendale, CA

The Business is an Italian fine casual restaurant known for its elevated European inspired cuisine and exceptional clientele. Since opening just over a year ago, it has quickly become one of the...

$1,900,000

$1,900,000

Cash Flow: $815,221

Prime South Park Restaurant | Fully Equipped | $2,400/mo. w/ Type 41

Los Angeles, CA

Position your restaurant in one of Downtown Los Angeles’ most dynamic and rapidly evolving neighborhoods. Mona Pasta Bar presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a fully built-out, turnkey...

$150,000

$150,000

Papa John’s Pizza - Explosive Growth - New Contracts - Low Rent

Los Angeles, CA

PROFITABLE PAPA JOHNS PIZZA Franchise for sale in Los Angeles County Ca. A unique opportunity presents itself for the acquisition of a stable and profitable Papa John's Pizza Franchise comprising a...

$159,999

$159,999

Cash Flow: $53,338

Italian Restaurant for sale

Amador County, CA

Established Italian Restaurant for Sale in Amador County This reputable Italian restaurant has been serving the heart of Amador County since 2007, building a loyal customer base and strong community...

$230,000

$230,000

Profitable Pacific Beach Restaurant w/ Beer & Wine License

San Diego, CA

Profitable restaurant for sale in Pacific Beachwith extremely rare existing beer and wine license. Prime location in one of San Diego’s most desirable dining destinations. Excellent online reputation...

$395,000

$395,000

Cash Flow: $169,000

"Prime Burlingame Downtown" High Volume Legacy Business Opportunity!

Burlingame, CA

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Rare opportunity to acquire a landmark Peninsula restaurant serving the Burlingame community for many years. This well-established legacy business occupies a prime location along...

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

"SF Richmond District" Low Rent Legacy Restaurant Ready for New Owner!

San Francisco, CA

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Exceptional opportunity to acquire a long-established neighborhood café located in San Francisco's highly desirable Outer Richmond District. Operating continuously since 1985 and...

$200,000

$200,000

Popular Italian Restaurant Since 1977 with Full ABC

Los Angeles County, CA

Popular Italian Restaurant Since 1977 with Full ABC RRC#5344 Offered at $265,000 Location: Los Angeles County Annual Revenue: Contact for Info Annual Cash Flow: Contact for Info Monthly Rent: $5800...

$265,000

$265,000

Ollo Malibu For Sale

Malibu, CA

Ollo Malibu — Turnkey Restaurant & Bar | PCH Malibu | Type 47 License Included Fully operational 94-seat restaurant on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu. 3,598 SF across indoor dining, a full-service...

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

Papa John's Pizza - Huge Potential, Profitable, and Turnkey

Torrance, CA

PAPA JOHNS Pizza Franchise for sale located in Los Angeles County. Papa John’s Pizza franchise for sale located in Torrance, California, within Los Angeles County. This established location is...

$179,000

$179,000

Cash Flow: $54,930

Iconic Coastal Orange County Pizzeria | Landmark Location | Since 1990

Orange County, CA

Iconic Coastal Orange County Pizzeria | Landmark Location | Since 1990 | $1M+ Sales | Strong Catering RRC#5329 Asking Price: $269,000 Location: Orange County Annual Revenue: $1 Million plus Annual...

$269,000

$269,000

Established Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria with full bar and patio

Glendale, CA

SBA qualified with 10-20% down. Buyer's financial and experience qualification required before signing an NDA. Executive Summary This is a rare opportunity to acquire a highly successful, full-service...

$649,000

$649,000

EBITDA: $215,000

Turnkey Pizza Restaurant for Sale – Built-In Community Favorite!

Sacramento County, CA

Here’s your chance to own a thriving, fully operational pizza restaurant with a loyal customer base and a vibrant atmosphere that keeps guests coming back week after week. This well-established spot...

$400,000

$400,000

Cash Flow: $175,000

2,500 SF Powerhouse Pizzeria – Street Front Corner + Patio – ABC 41

Orange County, CA

2,500 SF Powerhouse Pizzeria – Street Front Corner + Patio – ABC 41, Beer & Wine - Entertainment – High Foot Traffic RRC#5328 Offered at $185,000 Location: Orange County Annual Revenue: $500,000...

$185,000

$185,000

Restaurant & Mixed-Use Property-Real Estate-Retail Tenant-Full Liquor

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Riverside County, CA

Long-standing, family-owned restaurant with real estate, known for its authentic, house-made cuisine and warm, traditional atmosphere. Serving the Inland Empire for over 36 years, it offers a menu of...

$1,650,000

$1,650,000

Cash Flow: $49,215

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

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

Piology Pizza – Established Franchise with Strong Cash Flow

Monrovia, CA

Pieology Pizzeria Business For Sale In Los Angeles County. This is an opportunity to acquire an established Pieology restaurant operating from a fully built-out retail location. The sale includes the...

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $92,007

Italian Restaurant With 41 Type Beer & Wine

San Diego County, CA

Italian Restaurant With 41 Type Beer & Wine for Sale. Established full-service Italian restaurant serving lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch, in a high-visibility East County San Diego location. The...

$449,000

$449,000

Cash Flow: $142,006

Popular Pizza Restaurant (Los Altos)

Los Altos, CA

Description: Casual neighborhood pizzeria located in Los Altos, surrounded by a vibrant mix of restaurants, cafés, boutique retail, professional offices, and daily-service businesses that contribute...

$199,000

$199,000

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Italian Restaurent in business 13 years with a 7% Rent Factor!

San Mateo, CA

Imagine yourself as the proud owner of this beloved Italian restaurant that's been a San Mateo cornerstone for 13 successful years. You'll inherit a loyal customer base who genuinely loves the...

$195,000

$195,000

Cash Flow: $111,375

Pizza Restaurant

Palm Springs, CA

This exceptional pizza restaurant offers a delightful dining experience with a menu that features a variety of tasty specialty pizzas and calzones, crafted with fresh, high-quality ingredients to...

$199,000

$199,000

Incredible opportunity to take over a beautifully built-out restaurant

Westlake Village, CA

Incredible opportunity to take over a beautifully built-out Italian restaurant, bar, and pizzeria currently operating in the heart of Westlake Village. This approximately 6,800 sq. ft. space features...

$250,000

$250,000

Prime Corner Papa John’s Franchise | Route 66 Location | Turnkey

Glendora, CA

PAPA JOHNS Pizza Franchise for sale located in Los Angeles County. Looking for a hot business opportunity in Glendora, CA? Look no further than Papa John's Pizza franchise, located in a prime corner...

$199,000

$199,000

Cash Flow: $75,688

Highly Rated Italian Restaurant Opportunity in Prime Torrance

Torrance, CA

Located at the intersection of two of Torrance's most heavily trafficked streets. Significant foot traffic as well at this very popular shopping center. This highly rated restaurant has two covered...

$70,000

$70,000

Established Italian Cafe at Noe Valley corner location

San Francisco, CA

Established Italian restaurant and cafe operation available for acquisition in the prestigious Noe Valley neighborhood of San Francisco. This turnkey food service establishment occupies a prime corner...

$170,000

$170,000

Two Turn-Key Restaurants in Irvine For Sale

Tustin, CA

Two established restaurant locations situated in high-performing shopping centers alongside strong national and regional retail tenants. Both locations benefit from consistent foot traffic, excellent...

$450,000

$450,000

Papa John’s Pizza - Premier PCH Corner - Strong Visibility

Lomita, CA

PAPA JOHNS Pizza Franchise for sale located in Los Angeles County. Papa John’s Pizza franchise for sale located in Lomita, California, within Los Angeles County. This established location is situated...

$145,000

$145,000

Cash Flow: $65,276

Buy or Sell an Italian Restaurant in California
Italian restaurants listed on BizBuySell include full-service trattorias, pizzerias, fine dining establishments, fast-casual pasta concepts, and takeout or delivery-focused operations. These businesses typically generate revenue through lunch and dinner service, catering, alcohol sales, and online ordering. Many listings feature established customer bases, authentic menus, and high-traffic locations. Some operations also include wood-fired ovens, liquor licenses, or event hosting capabilities. Others may offer franchise affiliations, real estate, or multi-unit portfolios—providing buyers with brand recognition, operational flexibility, and long-term value in the Italian and Mediterranean dining segment.
Market Overview Listings for Sale (Median) Total California Market (Average)
Number of Businesses Analyzed30 1,979
Asking Price$397,500-
Reported Revenue$862,500 $1,574,402
Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings$111,375 $26,667
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
$183,000$397,500$579,750

Market Financial Highlights

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

BoundRevenueSeller’s Discretionary Earnings
Lower Quartile$632,996$67,638
Median$862,500$111,375
Upper Quartile$1,531,263$177,200

Valuation Multiples

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

BoundRevenue MultipleEarnings Multiple
Lower Quartile0.252.21
Median0.362.54
Upper Quartile0.523.27

FAQ's

How much does it cost to buy an Italian Restaurant in California?

The median asking price for an established Italian Restaurant in California is $397,500, though prices range from under $183,000 to well over $579,750.

How much do Italian Restaurants owners in California earn?

The median reported revenue of Italian Restaurants in California is $862,500 and owners earn a median of $111,375, which includes the owners salary and any other financial benefits they receive.

How do I value an Italian Restaurant?

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 Italian Restaurants in California, revenue multiples range from 0.25 to 0.52, with a median of 0.36. Earning multiples range from 2.21 to 3.27, with the median at 2.54. This means the typical Italian Restaurant in California may ask for around 0.36 times its annual revenue, and 2.54 times its annual owner earnings.

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