Los Angeles, CA
California Restaurants and Food Businesses For Sale
Market Info
Real EstateFreestanding Commercial Kitchen with Private Parking Lot
Real EstateFor Lease - Turnkey Hotel Restaurant in Prime Silicon Valley Location
Palo Alto, CA
Real EstateWell-established Marin County Market, Deli & Coffee Bar
Marin County, CA
$1,250,000
Real EstateSub-Lease (Future Partner) of Restaurant Operations in Palm Springs
Palm Springs, CA
Real Estate1000sf Retail Space Available on Coveted Piedmont Avenue! Flexible Use
Oakland, CA
Real EstateOver $325k Invested into the BRAND NEW Commercial Kitchen
Emeryville, CA
$2,900,000
Real EstateReal Estate Included - SBA Loan Pre-approved - Restaurant & Bar
Sonora, CA
$4,250,000
Real EstatePopular Korean Restaurant for Sale
San Francisco, CA
$120,000
Real EstateBrewery/restaurant for lease in Pacifica shopping center
Pacifica, CA
Real Estate2-story commercial building office and retail - Downtown Palo Alto
Palo Alto, CA
$25,000,000
Real EstateMulti-used property in 3/4 acres & Coffee Roast plant in Solano County
Vallejo, CA
$4,000,000
Real EstateRestaurant & Bar at 200 Room Embassy Suites Palm Desert, CA
Palm Desert, CA
Real Estate5000 sq ft restaurant for lease. The best corner in downtown San Pedro
San Pedro, CA
Real EstatePremium Restaurant Location by the Beach includes excellent Parking!
Long Beach, CA
$2,950,000
Real EstateOne of a Kind Ghost Kitchen with Front of the House Experience
Long Beach, CA
Real EstateCraft Burgers, Brews and Cocktails
Glendora, CA
$349,000
Rick Teh, EMBA, CBI
Accel Business Advisors
Serving Alameda County, CA
We are a team of seasoned business brokers passionate about helping business owners and investors in business transactions. Our brokers operate less like salespeople and more closely to wedding planners; We will get to know your needs, show you what it will take to get there, and make sure that things are going according to plan the entire way. Our team of brokers has extensive experience and training working with a wide variety of business listings and performing valuations. Your business showcases your hard work and dedication; it deserves the highest level of professionalism that will lead you to a successful closing. All of our team members have had previous experience owning their own business and understand that placing your business for sale can be a stressful time. Through our rigorous training programs, our brokers have learned how to find the right buyer for your business and how to make the closing process run smoothly.
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Real EstateCommercial Real Estate with QSR Drive in
Grass Valley, CA
$675,000
Real EstateFontana (CBD) Restaurant, Bar, Entertainment and Retail Opportunity
Fontana, CA
Real EstateDowntown Restaurant Property w/2Bars, Liquor, Patio & Character!
Los Angeles, CA
$3,350,000
Real EstatePrime Restaurant Leasing Opportunity in Hotel/Convention Center Zone
Palm Springs, CA
Real EstateRestaurant Location for Lease
Santa Barbara, CA
Real EstateRestaurant at Main & Main in Downtown Palm Springs
Palm Springs, CA
Real EstatePizzaria
Moss Landing, CA
Real EstateFormer Bakery Space Equipped with Hood, Walk In Refrigeration and More
Thousand Oaks, CA
Real EstateRestaurant Property for sale
Madera, CA
Real EstateFully Built Out Restaurant - Downtown Palm Springs
Palm Springs, CA
Real EstateHigh Income Japanese Restaurant for Sale
Alameda County, CA
$299,000
Real EstateIce Cream and Snacks Distribution Business Opportunity
Atwater, CA
$175,000
Real EstateRare Sushi restaurant in Big Bear w/ amazing location!
Big Bear, CA
$995,000
Real EstateSilverlake Restaurant & Bar w/Patio, Parking, Visibility & Property!
Los Angeles, CA
$2,900,000
Real EstateWell Established Japanese Restaurant for Sale | $749,000
Alameda County, CA
$749,000
Real EstateOceanside Harbor Waterfront Rare Opportunity NO KEY MONEY
Oceanside, CA
Real EstatePrime Restaurant Opportunity in Hotel/Convention Center Zone
Palm Springs, CA
Start-upNew BBQ Restaurant Doing $50,000 in monthly sales
Start-upNEW BAR-47 Liquor License and Kitchen Newly Remodeled
$205,000
Start-upSan Bernardino County Liquor License Lottery
$19,315
Start-upAlameda County Liquor License Lottery
$1,931
Start-upRiverside County Liquor License Lottery
$19,315
Start-upSan Diego County Liquor License Lottery
$19,315
Start-upOrange County Liquor License Lottery
$19,315
Start-upLos Angeles County Liquor License Lottery
$19,315
Start-upNEW BAR/RESTAURANT- For sale Moreno Valley PRIME Location
$150,000
Start-upSelling Wine Bar Cafe
Start-upMobile Coffee Bike and trailer, Permitted in Ventura County, Asset sal
$30,000
Timothy Lopez
Tim Lopez Group
Serving San Diego County, CA
At Tim Lopez Group, we don't just broker deals — we build lasting partnerships grounded in results, reliability, and reach. With over 30 years of industry experience, we offer a full spectrum of commercial real estate services tailored to meet the dynamic needs of users, owners, and investors. Our footprint extends across San Diego County, with strategically located offices in Fallbrook, Oceanside, Vista, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Del Mar, and throughout the Greater San Diego Metropolitan area. This local expertise is seamlessly backed by a national and global network, allowing us to support clients at every scale — from local business expansions to international portfolio strategies. Whether you're looking to lease, acquire, sell, or invest, our dedicated professionals are here to guide you through every step of the process with insight, integrity, and innovation. Learn more about our services and properties at www.timlopezgroup.com
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Start-upOwn Your Own Coffee shop/No Royalties /Hard Bean Cafe
$5,000
Buy or Sell a Restaurant Business in California
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
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Number of Businesses Analyzed |
1,825 |
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Median Asking Price |
$282,000 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$660,000 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$120,000 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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California Restaurant Valuation Multiples
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Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
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Lower Quartile |
0.29 |
1.91 |
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Median |
0.42 |
2.50 |
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Upper Quartile |
0.60 |
3.33 |
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Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
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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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