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Palo Alto, CA
California Restaurants and Food Businesses For Sale
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RARE Palo Alto Commercial Property – Won’t Last
7254 Foothill Blvd, Tujunga Restaurant/Banquet Space
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San Fernando, CA
Historical Restaurant with assets, Hotel and a Multi-Use Property!!
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Lake Arrowhead, CA
Priced at $4.25million - Real Estate Included - SBA Loan Pre-approved
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Sonora, CA
For Sale or Lease, Fully Remodeled Building
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Bakersfield, CA
Second-Generation Bakery or Pizza Space in Prime Redding Retail Hub
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Shasta Lake, CA
Bar & Building For Sale! Chico's Popular and Established Pub
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Chico, CA
Turnkey Restaurant Condo Located at 116 Civic Center Drive, Vista, CA
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Vista, CA
Space for Lease – Vibrant Mixed-Use Venue in Downtown Oakland
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Oakland, CA
Turnkey Restaurant & Bar - Prime Downtown Sacramento Location
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Sacramento, CA
Commercial Property in South Lake Tahoe
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El Dorado County, CA
Prime Multi-unit Building for Sale
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Cupertino, CA
Chico's Popular and Established PARK AVENUE PUB is For Sale!
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Chico, CA
8 Commercial kitchen for lease in Fremont near highway 880
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Fremont, CA
Silverlake Gem – Turnkey Virgil Village Restaurant Space for Lease
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Los Angeles, CA
Ventura Highway 2nd generation restaurant with cup for full liquor
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Sherman Oaks, CA
Darrin Davenport
Common Ground Business Brokers
Serving Sacramento County, CA
Common Ground Business Brokers is a California wide business brokerage with offices throughout the state. We utilize the Regus office network are able to meet in person virtually anywhere in California. We have been operating for over 15 years and have helped hundreds of buyers and sellers through the sales process. We are long term members of the California Association of Business Brokers and International Business Broker Association. Our Broker of Record, Darrin M. Davenport, is certified as a Certified Business Broker and a Master Certified Business Intermediary.
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A Rare Find - Quick Service Fast Food Restaurant with the Real Estate
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El Dorado County, CA
Freestanding Commercial Kitchen with Private Parking Lot
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Los Angeles, CA
Restaurant Location for Lease
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Santa Barbara, CA
Pizzaria
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Moss Landing, CA
High Income Japanese Restaurant for Sale
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Alameda County, CA
Oceanside Harbor Waterfront Rare Opportunity NO KEY MONEY
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Oceanside, CA
Turn key restaurant on busy street for sale!
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Coffee Shop or Cafe Start Up in Prime Location with low rent
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Los Feliz/Thai Town Cafe Sublease $800 Per/Mo All Utilities Included!!
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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 Analyzed | 655 |
| Asking Price | $299,000 |
| Reported Revenue | $730,000 |
| Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings | $127,946 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.
Asking Price
| Lower Quartile | Median | Upper Quartile |
|---|---|---|
| $165,000 | $299,000 | $527,500 |
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.
| Bound | Revenue | Seller’s Discretionary Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | $436,071 | $80,000 |
| Median | $730,000 | $127,946 |
| Upper Quartile | $1,200,000 | $200,762 |
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.
| Bound | Revenue Multiple | Earnings Multiple |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | 0.29 | 1.70 |
| Median | 0.42 | 2.45 |
| Upper Quartile | 0.60 | 3.21 |
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 $299,000, though prices range from under $165,000 to well over $527,500.
How much do Restaurants and Food Businesses owners in California earn?
The median reported revenue of Restaurants and Food Businesses in California is $730,000 and owners earn a median of $127,946, 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 1.70 to 3.21, with the median at 2.45. This means the typical Restaurant and Food Business in California may ask for around 0.42 times its annual revenue, and 2.45 times its annual owner earnings.
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