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Established Cafe | Açaí Bowls | Smoothies | Wraps in Prime Location!

Mountain View, CA

ESTABLISHED FRANCHISE CAFE - PRIME MOUNTAIN VIEW LOCATION Well-established superfood cafe franchise operating since 2018 in a high-traffic Mountain View location. This turnkey operation specializes in...

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$199,000

$199,000

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Retro Diner offered with Property - San Francisco

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

San Francisco, CA

Description: This iconic restaurant is offered with Property. Located in San Francisco's Richmond District, this is a beloved neighborhood diner that has been serving classic American fare since 1959....

$1,450,000

$1,450,000

Cash Flow: $215,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

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Modern Specialty Coffee Shop in Prime Location

Glendale, CA

Located in one of the most desirable and high-traffic areas of Glendale, this modern specialty coffee shop has built a strong reputation with loyal local customers and consistent daily traffic. The...

$270,000

$270,000

Cash Flow: $100,000

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Prime Denny's Franchise for Sale in Riverside County

Riverside County, CA

Positioned in the heart of Denny’s core market in Riverside County, this well-located restaurant offers exceptional visibility just off a major freeway, ensuring strong, consistent traffic and...

$800,000

$800,000

Cash Flow: $240,000

Prime Orange County Subway – Needs Owner-Operator

Fountain Valley, CA

Business Overview: This established Subway franchise has been serving the Orange County community for over 20 years, benefiting from strong brand recognition and consistent foot traffic. Fully staffed...

$120,000

$120,000

Cash Flow: $50,000

excellent opportunity in Westlake area-demographics are outstanding

Westlake Village, CA

This restaurant has been bringing Greek Style foods to the Westlake Area for over 8 years now and has done a great job at it with over 500 Yelp reviews giving them a 4.8 star review. With many...

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$219,999

$219,999

High-Traffic Coffee & Snack Shop - Prime Recreation Center Location

San Diego, CA

An established coffee and snack shop located within a recreational Center in San Diego. Strategically positioned in the center of the facility, the business benefits from constant foot traffic...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $110,000

Pizza -fully staffed-busy area-great demographics-turn key

Santa Clarita, CA

This Pizza/ Italian restaurant is located at a very busy cross street and large shopping center in Santa Clarita. The restaurant is set-up with a well equipped kitchen that includes a double stacked...

$149,999

$149,999

Long est. Thai location-149k w-2 income-41 lic.-high traffic area

Camarillo, CA

This long standing Thai Restaurant has been serving this Camarillo community for 20 years. Upon entering you feel like you have entered into a different country with it's authentic decor and ambiance....

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$245,000

$245,000

High-Volume Drive-Thru Restaurant on I-10 | $2M+ Sales | Semi-Absentee

Riverside County, CA

Financial Overview Asking Price (Business Only): $1,200,000 Asking Price (With Real Estate): $4,500,000 Gross Revenue: $2,000,000+ Cash Flow (Net Before Rent): $400,000 Inventory: Not included in...

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Belmont Shore Gem for Sale: A Cozy Café Built on Quality & Creativity

Long Beach, CA

A coffee and cake shop located in Long Beach, CA known for its main theme of honey, serving a variety of signature coffee drinks and honey pastries....

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$160,000

$160,000

TURN-KEY KOREAN FOOD Restaurant for sale in Los Angeles; Korea Town

Los Angeles, CA

Excellent turn-key restaurant opportunity located in a busy commercial corridor of Los Angeles. The newly remodeled patio is very charming, and allows a new owner to start operating immediately with...

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$550,000

$550,000

Turnkey Irvine Bakery Business For Sale

$250,000 - Irvine, CA

$250,000

Irvine, CA

Downtown Santa Barbara Bar for Sale

Santa Barbara, CA

Established downtown Santa Barbara bar and live music venue for sale in prime State Street location. Operating under this DBA since 2010, this turn-key dive bar offers exceptional versatility for...

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$525,000

$525,000

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...

$385,000

$385,000

Sarkis Kaladzhyan

First Choice Business Brokers Van Nuys

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

First Choice business Brokers Van Nuys is an independently owned and operated office of First Choice business Brokers. The Broker/Owner of this office has been with the company for nearly two decades. Established in 1994, First Choice Business Brokers has grown to become one of the largest organizations in the U.S. specializing in business sales. We have listed and managed the sale of over $8.5 billion in businesses for sale. Buyers and sellers alike can enjoy the ease and expertise of a national network of professional business brokers. If you are a business owner, whether you feel that a disposition of your business is right around the corner or years in the future, you can be provided with a Current Market Analysis that will give you a very good idea of the value of your business today. Also, you may receive recommendations for changes that could result in a dramatic increase in the value of your business by the time you are ready to sell. If you are interested in buying a business, your representative from First Choice Business Brokers Van Nuys has the background and training to guide you through the process, negotiate on your behalf effectively and manage the close of the sale. This will enable you to find and acquire the business opportunity of your choice and complete a purchase with confidence that it's being handled in a competent, professional and efficient manner. Call the office at First Choice Business Brokers Van Nuys and take advantage of the power of a unified, national organization designed to provide business buyers and sellers with the highest levels of service, integrity and confidentiality available in the industry! (818) 810-4242

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Profitable National Mexican QSR ( Del taco )

Fresno County, CA

Profitable National Mexican QSR – Central California Standalone Building , Absentee Owner , Established and high-performing national Mexican quick-service franchise located in Central California ? Key...

$900,000

$900,000

Cash Flow: $350,000

Mediterranean Restaurant

Placer County, CA

Established Mediterranean Restaurant | 18-Year History | Strong NOI | Well-established full-service Mediterranean/Turkish restaurant with 18 years of operating history under the same ownership....

$400,000

$400,000

Cash Flow: $259,267

Absentee Owner Coffee shop with Busy Street In Glendale

Glendale, CA

Coffee shop : Offered for sale at $ 450,000, this corner of Small Shopping Center Coffee Shop includes Established & High-Volume, serving a strong mix of residential and traffic client. Absentee-In...

$450,000

$450,000

Cash Flow: $139,880

Super Deal Very Profitable Restaurant In Campus

Camarillo, CA

Located inside campus Been very popular to students Average 40k monthly gross Current food type American Chinese (very simple cooking) Employees 2 full-time 1 part-time Current Popular items Noodles,...

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$70,000

$70,000

Great Fusion Mexican Restaurant W/Loyal Customers & Good Cash-flow!

Santa Clara County, CA

Mexican Fusion Restaurant with Full Liquor License – Turnkey Operation with Strong Team & Growth Potential Business Overview This is a well-established and highly regarded Mexican Fusion restaurant...

$300,000

$300,000

Cash Flow: $84,000

$40000 Profitable mall restaurant with great potential

Moreno Valley, CA

High value deal Good financial very low asking price rare oppotunity buyers don't miss out! Very easy to operate successful American Chinese restaurant, pfrofitable and stable, inside a busy popular...

$40,000

$40,000

Bubble Tea Shop for Sale - Expand Menu with Sandwiches

Bakersfield, CA

Boba shop serving bubble tea, smoothies, coffee, and snacks. Sandwich menu potential. Facilities & assets include commercial tea machines, refrigerator, POS system, table & chairs, ready-to-run....

$90,000

$90,000

Cash Flow: $60,000

Los Angeles Craft Brewery & Tasting Room IP included

Los Angeles County, CA

Fully operational production brewery and tasting room. Very popular brand that has a strong customer following and established distribution in Los Angeles and surrounding counties. Many awards over...

$4,000,000

$4,000,000

American BBQ Restautaurant with bar and R/E

$3,900,000 - Riverside County, CA

$3,900,000

Riverside County, CA

Wasim Rahman

TNW BUSINESS BROKERS

RARE DEAL! Restaurant Property-Business Asset Sale (In Operation)

Los Angeles County, CA

ATTENTION INVESTORS! Own the Business & the Building – 47 Liquor License & Private Parking - Turnkey Restaurant & Real Estate Package –Rare LA County Opportunity! Prime Corner Lot with Huge Potential....

$2,100,000

$2,100,000

Crepe,Boba Tea, Bubble Waffle, Sandwich, Frappe shop

Hemet, CA

Established Creperie and Boba Tea Shop - Prime Hemet Location This turn-key specialty food and beverage operation has been serving the Hemet community since 2021, generating $220,000 in annual revenue...

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$79,900

$79,900

SEND IN OFFERS Stir It Up CoffeeHouse & Cafe

Spring Valley, CA

Stir It Up CoffeeHouse & Cafe presents an exceptional acquisition opportunity in Spring Valley, CA. This established coffee shop delivers strong financial performance with $300,000 in annual revenue...

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$89,999

$89,999

Award Winning Brewpub-Restaurant w/Type 75 & Type 23 Liquor License

California

Award Winning Brewpub-Restaurant w/Type 75 & Type 23 Liquor License $2 Million Revenue in NorCal SC2275 Financial Information $1,586,000 Asking Price $150,000 Cash Flow $2,000,000 Gross Revenue...

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$1,586,000

$1,586,000

Cash Flow: $150,000

Turnkey Award-Winning Restaurant | Recently Remodeled | NearWholeFoods

Sonoma County, CA

Confidential, turnkey restaurant located in a high-traffic West Sonoma County setting. This is an established concept with a loyal customer base, strong local recognition, and a clean, well-maintained...

$139,000

$139,000

Established Sushi Restaurant For Sale

Long Beach, CA

Own a beloved Long Beach staple that successfully bridges the gap between "special occasion" dining and everyday healthy eating. This Long Beach Sushi Restaurant was founded on the principle that...

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$275,000

$275,000

Cash Flow: $140,000

Indian Restaurant – Beautiful Buildout + Patio Seating, Convertible

San Mateo, CA

MS Real Estate proudly presents a fantastic opportunity to purchase a well-established Indian restaurant in the heart of San Mateo, California. The restaurant is located in a highly visible spot on...

$179,000

$179,000

Turnkey Food Hall Restaurant – Fully Built-Out & Ready for Any Concept

West Covina, CA

Located inside the popular Haven City Market in West Covina, this fully built-out fast casual restaurant offers a rare turnkey opportunity for a new owner. The location benefits from strong weekend...

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$118,000

$118,000

Cash Flow: $60,000

Established Take Out Restaurant with 30,000+ Foot Traffic Weekly

Los Angeles County, CA

This is a Kelly’s Deli operation in front of a super busy Home Depot location in LA County. We have built and operated many of these take-out restaurants at Home Depot locations in Northern California...

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$225,000

$225,000

11-Unit Carl’s Jr. Franchise Portfolio | $858K+ EBITDA | Strong Growth

Santa Clara County, CA

Opportunity to acquire an 11 unit Carl’s Jr. franchise portfolio with strong historical performance, demonstrated growth, and significant scalability potential. This established platform generated...

$4,200,000

$4,200,000

EBITDA: $857,931

Well Established Italian Restaurant with over 30 years in Business!

$350,000 - Laguna Niguel, CA

$350,000

Laguna Niguel, CA

Restaurant/SnackShop / Not Operating at Full Capacity! Ready4more

Huntington Park, CA

This Business is a Great Buy! Currently being operated as a Snack Shop but has Space to be a Restaurant. Has all the Kitchen equipment you need! At one point it was being operate as a Pizza...

$100,000

$100,000

Cash Flow: $48,000

Cornerstone Bakery and Kitchen

Truckee, CA

Are you ready to step into a successful business that combines the sweet joy of baking with a bustling lunch service? Look no further! We are excited to announce the sale of our beloved bakery, known...

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$400,000

$400,000

Turnkey Oakland Taqueria on Foothill Blvd - Busy - Seller Financing

Oakland, CA

Established taqueria featuring a full commercial kitchen, Type 1 hood, grill, prep line, refrigerators, freezers, POS system, dining area, and back storage. Equipment, fixtures, and branding included....

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$65,000

$65,000

Cash Flow: $28,000

Mediteranean with full kitchen busy center

Fountain Valley, CA

SOLD - SOLD - SOLD . Current net profit $75,000 may increase if you promote catering . In shopping center with several major tenants and lots of small budinesses . 1200 Sqft . Lease until Nov 2027...

$100,000

$100,000

Cash Flow: $75,000

Mobile Bar

El Cajon, CA

"Big Red" our 1953 Ford. Big Red is fitted with everything needed to drive up, set up and serve any number of guests at your unique vintage event. Comfortable and adaptable to small intimate settings...

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$70,000

$70,000

$75K/M Dessert Shop – Glendale

Glendale, CA

Located in a prime Glendale retail corridor, this high-volume dessert and beverage franchise generates approximately $75,000 in monthly gross sales, with over $850,000 in annual revenue based on 2025...

$699,000

$699,000

Cash Flow: $240,000

High-Volume Papa John’s Franchise

Roseville, CA

High-volume Papa John’s franchise located in the strong retail trade area of Roseville, California. This established location generates consistent sales with strong brand recognition and a loyal...

$650,000

$650,000

Cash Flow: $280,000

QUIZNOS Sub 20 Years in Business in middle of San Clemente.

San Clemente, CA

ESTABLISHED SANDWICH SHOP - 20 YEARS OF SUCCESS This well-established deli and sandwich shop represents an exceptional opportunity in the heart of San Clemente, Orange County. Operating successfully...

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$120,000

$120,000

Gregg Tobin

Gateway Business Sales

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

Gateway Business Sales (GBS) team of professionals and advisors have over 75 years combined experience in Mergers & Acquisitions and have successfully closed 600 + transactions in a wide range of industries. GBS has secure affiliations with investment banking firms and business advisory groups, which broadens our offerings to include mergers, acquisitions, and related consulting services for privately held companies. GBS has intermediaries that serve businesses with an enterprise value from $1 million to $20 million and have advisors and team members with experience and a track record of selling companies valued above $20 million. Our performance and results show this is more than rhetoric, as 75% of our engagements come from referrals from satisfied clients, CPA’s, Attorney’s, Financial Advisors, and Investment Bankers. GBS will develop a customized sales and marketing strategy to drive optimal results. While each client and business may be unique, we utilize our resources and experience to create demand for your business.

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Price Reduced! Absentee Gourmet Dessert Franchise + Seller Financing

California

Gourmet Dessert Franchise - Absentee Owned! - SC2273 This Northern California Gourmet Dessert Franchise is a California Limited Liability Company and was started almost 5 years ago and under the...

$199,000

$199,000

Established Full Liquor Cocktail Bar | Turnkey with Growth Potential

Sacramento, CA

We are pleased to present an established full-liquor cocktail bar located in a high-traffic, highly desirable neighborhood near multiple venues, and event centers. This is a rare opportunity for an...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $86,000

Standalone Restaurant for Sale in Prime Chino Hills Location

$160,000 - Chino Hills, CA

$160,000

Chino Hills, CA

Lara Liu

CBD Investment Inc

Profitable Coffee House in Davis CA

Davis, CA

Here’s an opportunity to own a sweet café in a top-notch location in a popular college town. This Café is in a very convenient spot with great foot traffic in the Downtown area. The owners have...

$279,000

$279,000

Cash Flow: $111,000

Profitable Baskin-Robbins Franchise, Great location, newer remodel

Placer County, CA

Established Baskin-Robbins franchise for sale in a premium, affluent community. The business generated $533,097 in revenue and $71,259 in SDE (13.4% margin) in 2025 — with a strong 73.7% gross margin...

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$325,000

$325,000

Cash Flow: $71,259

SBA Approved & Absentee Run American Full-Service Restaurant Franchise

California

SBA Approved & Absentee Run American Full-Service Restaurant Franchise in NorCal - SC2256 This casual American full-service restaurant chain is a Northern California C Corporation and has been in...

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$690,000

$690,000

Cash Flow: $250,000

Fully Equipped Turnkey Opportunity - Mediterranean Restaurant

San Diego, CA

DO NOT TALK TO EMPLOYEES!! Email or call for a meeting Please. Established fast casual Mediterranean restaurant in prime Pacific Beach location with a strong brand presence, modern build out, and over...

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$330,000

$330,000

Established Neighborhood "Dive" Bar with Large Outdoor Patio

Riverside, CA

Imagine yourself behind the bar of this authentic neighborhood gem that's been the heart of the community for nearly two decades. You'll love the genuine dive bar atmosphere that draws loyal regulars...

$174,888

$174,888

Established Craft Distillery in Winters CA for Sale

Winters, CA

Patio29 Spirits: 6+ year craft distillery located in Winters CA with award-winning products and proven retail traction. Already placed in Nugget Markets/Raley’s, now expanding to Texas/Florida...

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$1,250,000

$1,250,000

Kripsy Krunchy Chicken

Pittsburg, CA

Established Krispy Krunchy Chicken restaurant in prime Pittsburg, CA location next to ARCO station, strategically positioned off San Marcos Exit on the border of Bay Point and Pittsburg. Successfully...

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$199,000

$199,000

Absentee-Run Mochi Donut & Boba Store Package – 2 Locations

Riverside, CA

UPDATE: (4/30/26) Riverside store is under contract and in Escrow. Only Covina store is currently for sale! New price is for COVINA store ONLY! This is a unique opportunity to acquire two established,...

$99,888

$99,888

Cash Flow: $25,000

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 Analyzed645
Asking Price$328,000
Reported Revenue$768,491
Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings$130,000
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.

Asking Price

Lower QuartileMedianUpper Quartile
$175,000$328,000$565,000

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$465,000$83,329
Median$768,491$130,000
Upper Quartile$1,272,505$216,224

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 $328,000, though prices range from under $175,000 to well over $565,000.

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

The median reported revenue of Restaurants and Food Businesses in California is $768,491 and owners earn a median of $130,000, 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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