Simi Valley, CA
$120,000
Simi Valley, CA
$120,000
Placentia, CA
$300,000
Los Angeles, CA
$70,000
Imperial Beach, CA
$275,000
Sonoma County, CA
$129,000
Anaheim, CA
$120,000
West Hollywood, CA
$250,000
Modesto, CA
$110,000
Walnut, CA
$95,000
Los Angeles, CA
$300,000
Oakland, CA
$79,000
Marina Del Rey, CA
$150,000
Redwood City, CA
$100,000
Los Angeles, CA
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
$49,000
Los Angeles, CA
$725,000
Mac Loganda
Maclons Capital Business Brokers
Serving Orange County, CA
Over 25 years in Business providing traditional client services
Long Beach, CA
$90,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$459,000
San Diego, CA
$69,000
Oak Park, CA
$39,999
San Jose, CA
$75,000
San Francisco, CA
$125,000
San Diego, CA
$150,000
Anaheim, CA
$87,000
Tarzana, CA
$115,000
Los Angeles, CA
$75,000
Whittier, CA
$250,000
Los Angeles, CA
$180,000
Rosemead, CA
$200,000
San Francisco, CA
$130,000
Los Angeles, CA
$140,000
Huntington Beach, CA
$175,000
Poway, CA
$100,000
Santa Ana, CA
$189,900
Canoga Park, CA
$249,999
Buellton, CA
$100,000
Anaheim, CA
$175,000
Morgan Hill, CA
$130,000
Rolling Hills Estates, CA
$99,000
Yorba Linda, CA
$70,000
West Covina, CA
$120,000
Orange, CA
$115,000
Alameda County, CA
$150,000
Walnut Creek, CA
$79,990
Raman Singh
JRP Realty Group
Serving Stanislaus County, CA
JRP Commercial is a trusted name in California's real estate landscape, specializing in commercial sales, leasing, and investment opportunities. With deep-rooted market knowledge and a client-first approach, we bridge the gap between vision and value—helping business owners, investors, and developers secure the properties that drive growth. Our commercial division is powered by seasoned professionals like Raman Singh, whose expertise spans retail centers, gas stations, quick-service restaurants, industrial spaces, land development, and more. Whether you're buying your first storefront, selling a portfolio, or expanding your franchise, JRP Commercial delivers tailored strategies and seamless transactions. At JRP, we don’t just close deals—we build long-term relationships founded on trust, transparency, and results. Our Services Include: Buyer & Seller Representation Tenant & Landlord Leasing Investment Sales & 1031 Exchanges Site Selection & Market Analysis Business Opportunity Sales
Montebello, CA
$30,000
North Hollywood, CA
$165,000
Costa Mesa, CA
$125,000
Los Angeles, CA
$85,000
Campbell, CA
$269,000
Sherman Oaks, CA
$165,000
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 California and aggregated financial data to help you compare and evaluate individual restaurant businesses.
Market Snapshot
Number of Businesses Analyzed |
1,825 |
Median Asking Price |
$282,000 |
Median Reported Revenue |
$660,000 |
Median Reported Earnings |
$120,000 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
California Restaurant Valuation Multiples
Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
Lower Quartile |
0.29 |
1.91 |
Median |
0.42 |
2.50 |
Upper Quartile |
0.60 |
3.33 |
Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
Read the Report:
Restaurant Business Valuation Multiples and Financial Benchmarks
FAQs
How much does it cost to buy a restaurant in California?
The median asking price for restaurants in California is $282,000. 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?
The median reported discretionary earnings for restaurant businesses listed for sale in California is $120,000. Earnings can vary greatly depending on the type of restaurant, location, management efficiency, and market demand.
How are restaurants in California 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 California restaurant business listings, revenue multiples range from 0.29 to 0.60, with the median at 0.42. Earnings multiples range from 1.91 to 3.33, with the median at 2.50. This means restaurants in California are valued, on average, around 0.42 times annual revenue, and/or 2.50 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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