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California Restaurants and Food Businesses For Sale

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San Diego Speakeasy Gaslamp District

San Diego, CA

Located in the heart of the Gaslamp District in San Diego! Heavy Foot traffic from Padres games, Convention Center, Hotels, Condos and tourists! We have an incredible staff, management and concept...

$375,000

Cash Flow: $200,000

$375,000

Cash Flow: $200,000

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Profitable Premier Franchise Bakery Café with Strong Sales

Palm Desert, CA

Well-established and highly recognizable bakery café located in the heart of Palm Desert is now available for acquisition. This business operates under a globally known concept with over 1,000...

$2,400,000

Cash Flow: $600,000

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$2,400,000

Cash Flow: $600,000

High Volume 2.4 Million Sales Sushi Restaurant

Fremont, CA

Take advantage of this exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established, high-volume sushi restaurant with strong sales and a loyal customer base. Located in a high-traffic area, this business...

$400,000

$400,000

Profitable Sushi Restaurant for Sale

Poway, CA

Profitable Sushi Restaurant for Sale in Poway, CA This well-established sushi restaurant presents an exceptional opportunity for an experienced operator seeking a turnkey business in one of San Diego...

$200,000

Cash Flow: $1,000,000

6

$200,000

Cash Flow: $1,000,000

Awesome Summer Product - Ready to Grow!

Orange, CA

Business for Sale: Cocktail Flavored Gelatin Brand This unique food product business offers the world's first cocktail flavored gelatin, specially formulated to blend seamlessly with alcohol for...

$120,000

2

$120,000

Thriving Mexican Restaurant for Sale in Prime Modesto Shopping Center

Modesto, CA

Location: Modesto, CA 95356 Size: 1,600 sq. ft. | Seating Capacity: 32 Monthly Rent: $4442 (below market average) Lease: 5 years remaining Price: $250,000 Highlights: * Located in a busy shopping...

$245,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

$245,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

Event Rentals - Draft Trailers/Mobile Bars

Marysville, CA

The largest selection of mobile beer & beverage draft units, refrigeration, and mobile bars in the area. We offer the largest selection of mobile beverage draft units and maintain top-of-the-line...

$450,000

18

$450,000

Niche Facilities Service and Repair Business

Roseville, CA

Own a Proven Niche Business with an Established Customer Base in the Sacramento area. Are you ready to be your own boss and build a business you can truly call your own? Whether you have experience in...

$150,000

EBITDA: $80,000

3

$150,000

EBITDA: $80,000

Rare Opportunity: 14-Year Profitable Thai Restaurant – Owner Retiring

Ontario, CA

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY FOR SALE – HIGH-TRAFFIC LOCATION, ESTABLISHED & PROFITABLE Lucky Elephant Thai Cuisine – Ontario, California An exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established and...

$350,000

Cash Flow: $192,000

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$350,000

Cash Flow: $192,000

Rare Opportunity: 22-Year Profitable Thai Restaurant – Owner Retiring

San Dimas, CA

Rare Opportunity: 22-Year Profitable Thai Restaurant – Owner Retiring BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY FOR SALE – TURNKEY, ESTABLISHED, PROFITABLE Lucky Elephant Thai Cuisine | San Dimas, California Presenting a...

$875,000

Cash Flow: $715,000

42

$875,000

Cash Flow: $715,000

Seller financing offered for Parisian restaurant

Petaluma, CA

This historic 1870 building has been newly restored and renovated. It includes a complete restaurant with an open kitchen. The restaurant is being sold as a turn-key restaurant that is ready to go....

$350,000

Cash Flow: $150,000

20

$350,000

Cash Flow: $150,000

The Only Cannoli

Oceanside, CA

We have grown this venture into a highly profitable operation, surpassing $1 million in total sales and securing a six-figure profit in 2022, 2023, & 2025 We’ve established exclusive vendor contracts...

$375,000

Cash Flow: $250,000

2

$375,000

Cash Flow: $250,000

Prime Drive-Through Coffee Business FOR SALE

$275,000 - Redwood City, CA

$275,000

Redwood City, CA

Prime Location Acai Bowl/Juice Bar- Convoy District San Diego

San Diego, CA

Excellent opportunity to own a fully built-out juice bar in the highly desirable Convoy District. This prime location offers strong foot traffic, excellent street visibility, and convenient on-site...

$125,000

$125,000

Teriyaki madness

Pleasanton, CA

The Outstanding Operators program highlights brands that are getting creative with their off-premises approach. TMAD made the list by investing early in tech, digital ordering, and customer experience...

$1,100,000

5

$1,100,000

Rich Schammel

Venture Advisors

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

Venture Advisors Business Sales and Acquisitions Facilitates the Sale and Acquisition of Successful Businesses. We specialize in businesses with revenue between $3M to $50M, where 100% controlling interest is being sold, or purchased through either an asset or stock transaction. We seek firms with a history of positive adjusted cash flow, as well as exceptional businesses which we believe have a near term potential of generating cash flow, or a brand and assets that will likely be of interest to a strategic buyer. We are licensed as a Broker by the California Bureau of Real Estate and will represent buyers and sellers of real property in conjunction with the sale of a business. We are industry generalists, expert in the process of marketing and selling businesses of all types. Manufacturing of durable goods and food products, wholesale distribution, professional services, logistics, health related, retail, consumer products, construction trades and main street businesses of all types – our professionals have decades of cumulative experience in guiding clients through successful transaction. Our extensive deal making and consulting experience – across a wide range of businesses as provided insights into what makes a business an attractive acquisition. Using proprietary tools we can provide a numeric “score” that will tell how sellable your business is and specifically what can be done to increase both sellability and the ultimate sales price. So, whether you’re ready to sell now, planning to sell or wish to acquire a business – we can help!

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E-2 Visa Friendly | To-Go Restaurant | New Equipment | Fremont

Fremont, CA

Asking Price: $166,000 Location: Fremont, CA Type: To-Go Only Restaurant Visa: E-2 Business Visa Friendly Well-established to-go only restaurant located in Fremont, CA. Easy-to-operate business with...

$166,000

2

$166,000

Santa Monica Restaurant/ Busy Breakfast Spot Beer & Wine Prime Area

Santa Monica, CA

Currently open for breakfast and lunch only, with strong potential for a new owner to expand into dinner service, delivery, and catering. The restaurant is generating $2,000,000 in 2025 gross sales...

$1,050,000

6

$1,050,000

Established Thai Restaurant

Cypress, CA

Established Thai Restaurant - Prime Cypress Location This well-established Thai restaurant offers an exceptional opportunity for owner-operators in Orange County's dynamic Cypress market. Operating...

$220,000

38

$220,000

Turn key Established Thai Restaurant

Artesia, CA

Turnkey Established Thai Restaurant - Prime Artesia Location This profitable Thai restaurant offers an exceptional turnkey opportunity for owner-operators in Los Angeles County's established Artesia...

$450,000

35

$450,000

Turnkey Island Fin Poké Franchise – Prime Delta Shores Location

Sacramento, CA

Island Fin Poké – Delta Shores is a turnkey, fast-casual restaurant offering fresh, customizable, Hawaiian-inspired poké bowls in one of Sacramento’s fastest-growing retail corridors. Located in the...

$250,000

19

$250,000

Popular World Famous Turf Club w/Building

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Hayward, CA

THE local gathering place with a long history of fabulous, diverse, inclusive events. The ideal buyer would be one who will carry on the legacy of the historical World Famous Turf Club and take it to...

$3,000,000

6

$3,000,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

High-Visibility Restaurant for Sale –Busy Corner, Heavy Foot Traffic
Asset Sale

Santa Ana, CA

High-Visibility Restaurant Asset Sale - Prime Santa Ana Location This exceptional restaurant asset opportunity features a turnkey space strategically positioned on a busy corner with major street...

$200,000

20

$200,000

Established and Profitable Mexican Restaurant in High Traffic Location

$1,500,000 - Chula Vista, CA

$1,500,000

Chula Vista, CA

Turn-key Restaurant or Bakery with Type 1 hood
Asset Sale

Artesia, CA

REALEST is proud to present a rare opportunity to acquire a fully built, fully operational turn-key restaurant / cafe. Perfect as a grab and go space, this space comes fully equipped for both retail...

$150,000

2

$150,000

HB Sushi & Hand Roll Restaurant + Full Liquor License
Asset Sale

Huntington Beach, CA

Key Highlights: - Prime Huntington Beach Coastal Location - High Foot Traffic With Strong Surrounding Demographics - Type 47 Full Liquor License (Beer, Wine & Spirits) - Upscale, Modern Interior With...

$450,000

32

$450,000

Fully Equipped Kitchen with ABC 41 Beer and Wine License!
Asset Sale

Downey, CA

REALEST is proud to present a rare opportunity to acquire a fully built out restaurant space in the heart of Downey, CA. This asset sale includes a Type 1 hood and a kitchen designed to handle high...

$95,000

3

$95,000

Axe Throwing Bar Assets for Sale
Asset Sale

Roseville, CA

Looking to sell for $30,000. This is an asset sale, and you will need to negotiate a lease with the landlords if you want to continue to operate at the current location. As of today (6/2/26), we are...

$30,000

6

$30,000

NEW-3500sqft Commercial kitchen / Distribution/Huge Walkins- Low Rent
Asset Sale

Irvine, CA

Asset Sale - Commercial Kitchen Facilities in Irvine, CA This asset sale opportunity includes two distinct Health Department approved commercial kitchen properties totaling 11,000 square feet in...

$10,000

13

$10,000

Fully Built Restaurant
Asset Sale

Whittier, CA

Fully Built Mexican Restaurant for Sale in Whittier, CA Prime location restaurant asset available in Whittier, Los Angeles County. This asset sale presents a turnkey opportunity for entrepreneurs...

$160,000

2

$160,000

Reduced! Restaurant Asset Sale Fashion Valley Mall Location, Turn Key
Asset Sale

San Diego, CA

This is a turnkey food court asset sale located in one of San Diego’s premier shopping destinations with consistently strong foot traffic. The space is fully built out with a high-capacity commercial...

$349,000

$349,000

Fully Equipped Restaurant Maywood
Asset Sale

Maywood, CA

Fully Equipped Restaurant for Sale in Maywood, CA Turnkey restaurant opportunity in the heart of Los Angeles County's Maywood community. This asset sale includes a complete restaurant setup ready for...

$190,000

2

$190,000

Prime Restaurant Opportunity – Turnkey Asset Sale with Lease Transfer
Asset Sale

Costa Mesa, CA

Position your next concept in one of the most visible and high-traffic corridors in Costa Mesa. This turnkey restaurant opportunity offers a fully built-out space on a signalized corner with strong...

$175,000

51

$175,000

Cozy Fully Remodeled Vietnamese & Thai Restaurant | Low Rent

$185,000 - Garden Grove, CA

$185,000

Garden Grove, CA

Restaurant for sale in Pasadena
Asset Sale

Pasadena, CA

RESTAURANT FOR SALE – PASADENA Restaurant for sale in a prime Pasadena location. Location: 720 N Lake Ave, Unit 5, Pasadena, CA Size: Approximately 1,160 sq ft Capacity: Approximately 32 occupants The...

$100,000

2

$100,000

Island Bodega
Asset Sale

Westminster, CA

This Acai Café was recently completed with full construction improvements and brand-new commercial equipment throughout. The sale includes premium fixtures such as multiple undercounter refrigerators,...

$150,000

14

$150,000

Turn-Key Dessert / Boba / Coffee Shop -$140K Build-out -Prime Pasadena
Asset Sale

Pasadena, CA

Excellent opportunity to acquire a fully built-out dessert café space in Pasadena. The location was previously operated as an ice cream and dessert shop and is equipped with high-quality commercial...

$119,000

16

$119,000

Downtown Walnut Creek Restaurant Buildings for Sale!
Real Estate Only

Walnut Creek, CA

RARE chance to OWN restaurant real estate in Downtown Walnut Creek! Located at 1535 + 1541 Giammona Drive Two adjacent buildings ±5,200 SF total. Price upon request. ±3,700 SF space + Large ± 1,300...

Not Disclosed

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New Renovation, Sushi Restaurant with Growing Business For Sale
Start Up

Animation-Themed Sushi Restaurant Startup Opportunity in Poway, CA This unique startup opportunity presents a turnkey sushi restaurant concept featuring an innovative animation theme in one of San...

$250,000

14

$250,000

Exclusive Northern California Territory – Nick the Greek Franchise
Start Up

Price: $35,000.00 Location: Northern California (Peninsula / Silicon Valley / Bay Area) Industry: Fast Casual Restaurant / Franchise Development Description Rare opportunity to secure exclusive...

$35,000

3

$35,000

Operating Franchise Available In Chicago
Start Up

OPERATING FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY - BODY ENERGY CLUB SMOOTHIE BAR Prime Fulton Market Location Inside Equinox Gym Established wellness franchise concept serving West Coast-inspired smoothies, açaí...

Not Disclosed

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Karim Karmaly

Century Real Estate and Finance Inc.

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

The last few years have seen the market bounce back sharply as home prices hover at or near their all time highs. The pull back of 2007-08 which saw prices fall up to 50% seems to have been forgotten and it has again become a seller’s market. It is still a good environment to buy though. Interest rates remain low and if you know where to look, there are plenty of opportunities to buy your dream business, investment, buy, sell, refinance and home.

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Turnkey Coastal San Diego Restaurant | $1M Revenue | Beer & Wine

San Diego, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, turnkey restaurant for sale in a highly desirable coastal community of San Diego. Generating approximately $1M in annual revenue over the past...

$175,000

$175,000

Cash Flow: $64,277

Cafe & Bakery, 5-Day Operation, Low Rent, Prime Down Town Oakland, Ca

Oakland, CA

MS Real Estate Inc. is pleased to offer this profitable, well-established Cafe & Bakery, originally established in 1990, located in the Uptown/Downtown Oakland, California, area. This business has...

$295,000

$295,000

Cash Flow: $135,000

Turn-Key 2nd Gen Cafe Opportunity in Folsom!

$160,000 - Folsom, CA

$160,000

Folsom, CA

Maymay Huang

Epique Realty

Franchised Established Pizza & Arcade Restaurant (SBA Approved)

San Luis Obispo County, CA

Own your own pizza restaurant part of well known pizza franchise. Good sales and a large location with a large arcade that also brings in income. Proof of funds required, Experience Required. SBA...

$650,000

$650,000

Cash Flow: $246,000

Iconic Bar & Restaurant, Established Over Two Decades | Type 47 ABC

Milpitas, CA

MS Real Estate Inc. presents a restaurant sale opportunity located in Milpitas, California. Established over two decades ago, this fully built-out restaurant offers substantial infrastructure in place...

$299,900

$299,900

Brewery Listing ID: N-1034

California

• Established and Recognized Brand with Award Winning Beers • Significant Brewing Capacity • Diverse & Creative Product Line • Community-Driven Taproom • Attractive, Family-Friendly Facility • Located...

$375,000

$375,000

Cash Flow: $277,415

Turnkey Full-Service Indian Restaurant in Prime Walnut Creek Location

Walnut Creek, CA

Methi Indian Restaurant represents a rare opportunity to acquire a turnkey restaurant in Walnut Creek, one of the East Bay's most attractive restaurant markets. The location offers visibility,...

$275,000

$275,000

Multi-Unit Carl’s Jr. Portfolio – Northern California

Vacaville, CA

Rare opportunity to acquire a four-unit established franchise portfolio of Carl’s Jr.® restaurants located across high-growth Northern California markets. This offering includes strong regional...

$1,400,000

$1,400,000

Established Carl’s Jr. Multi-Unit Opportunity – California

Sonora, CA

A rare opportunity to acquire two established Carl’s Jr.® franchise locations in high-visibility, high-traffic areas of Northern California. These well-positioned restaurants offer strong brand...

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Established Chinese Restaurant for Sale

Berkeley, CA

Turnkey restaurant business for sale in prime UC Berkeley Campus. It is situated in a busy plaza alongside other food establishments which attracts large crowds to this location. The UC Berkeley...

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$93,000

$93,000

Turn-Key Prime Restaurant in the Best Part of Fremont

Fremont, CA

This prime restaurant is located in one of the busiest plazas at the best part of plaza with high visibility from both sides of two streets. its about 2000 square feet with good rent. Full kitchen...

$165,000

$165,000

Turnkey East Bay Area Bakery Cafe with Strong Wedding Cake Business

Alameda County, CA

A thriving, turnkey bakery in a high-traffic East Bay Area shopping center, generating over $1M in annual revenue. The 1,182 sq ft space features a beautifully designed interior with both indoor and...

$225,000

$225,000

Long Standing and Established Mexican Restaurant in Ukiah

Mendocino County, CA

This is a well-established Mexican restaurant located in Ukiah, California, operating in a high-visibility shopping plaza with strong local traffic. The restaurant is known for its authentic Mexican...

$147,050

$147,050

Cash Flow: $4,170

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

Buy or Sell a Restaurant and Food Business in California
Restaurants and food service businesses listed for sale on BizBuySell feature a broad mix of business types, including full service and fast casual restaurants, cafés, bakeries, bars and taprooms, franchise restaurant units, specialty food shops, catering operations, and packaged or artisanal food businesses, with some listings bundled with liquor licenses or owned real estate. These are primarily location based hospitality and food retail, generating revenue through on premise dining, takeout and delivery, alcohol sales, catering, and event services, alongside franchise models that emphasize standardized menus and systems, and specialty or branded food businesses that monetize through repeat local customers or wholesale and retail distribution.
Market Overview Listings for Sale (Median)
Number of Businesses Analyzed642
Asking Price$329,000
Reported Revenue$774,321
Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings$131,000
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.

Asking Price

Lower QuartileMedianUpper Quartile
$175,000$329,000$586,250

Market Financial Highlights

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

BoundRevenueSeller’s Discretionary Earnings
Lower Quartile$465,819$84,000
Median$774,321$131,000
Upper Quartile$1,300,000$220,367

Valuation Multiples

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

BoundRevenue MultipleEarnings Multiple
Lower Quartile0.291.82
Median0.422.50
Upper Quartile0.603.22

FAQ's

How much does it cost to buy a Restaurant and Food Business in California?

The median asking price for an established Restaurant and Food Business in California is $329,000, though prices range from under $175,000 to well over $586,250.

How much do Restaurants and Food Businesses owners in California earn?

The median reported revenue of Restaurants and Food Businesses in California is $774,321 and owners earn a median of $131,000, which includes the owners salary and any other financial benefits they receive.

How do I value a Restaurant and Food Business?

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 Restaurants and Food Businesses in California, revenue multiples range from 0.29 to 0.60, with a median of 0.42. Earning multiples range from 1.82 to 3.22, with the median at 2.50. This means the typical Restaurant and Food Business in California may ask for around 0.42 times its annual revenue, and 2.50 times its annual owner earnings.

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