Rialto, CA
Turnkey Sharetea franchise opportunity in Rialto featuring a fully built-out, modern boba tea shop with over $300,000 invested into construction, equipment, and store setup. This is a rare chance to...
California Restaurants and Food Businesses For Sale
Market Info
Sharetea Franchise | Turnkey | High Traffic | Upside Potential
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Popular Bistro/Deli for sale
Portola, CA
Successful bistro/deli style restaurant business, building and adjacent parking lot for sale. The newer, ADA-compliant building was fully updated in 2022. It is located on Highway 70, a main Plumas...
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Turnkey Coffee & Ice Cream Shop for Sale in Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
Turnkey Coffee & Ice Cream Shop for Sale in Sacramento ESTABLISHED OPPORTUNITY This fully operational coffee and ice cream shop, established in 2022, presents an excellent opportunity for new...
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Growing Market, Established Brand, First-Time Buyer Opportunity
Los Angeles County, CA
Incredible opportunity for a first-time buyer to acquire an established Subway® restaurant in a growing and developing market. Positioned to benefit from ongoing area growth and increasing consumer...
Cash Flow: $93,719
Profitable Indian Restaurant Opportunity | Turnkey Operation | Growth
Sacramento County, CA
What Makes This Indian Restaurant Special? This established Indian restaurant has built a strong reputation by combining authentic Indian flavors with a modern, health-conscious approach to dining. ?...
Cash Flow: $250,000
A Sweet Opportunity!
Grass Valley, CA
Gold Rush Cookie Company, is located in historic downtown Grass Valley, California. The company has been baking in Nevada County since 2020 and is headquartered in a building once occupied by the...
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Prime Subway Location with Strong Traffic and Growth Potential
Los Angeles County, CA
Take advantage of this outstanding opportunity to acquire a Subway restaurant positioned along a major commercial corridor with strong daily traffic and excellent visibility. The location offers...
Cash Flow: $66,000
Popeye's CA - Newer Location w/ Territory Rights
Imperial County, CA
This is an opportunity to acquire a newer Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen location in California. The restaurant features modern buildout and equipment, with the equipment package alone valued at...
Cash Flow: $70,259
Sharetea Franchise | $350K Sales | Turnkey | High Growth
Palmdale, CA
Established and well-operated Sharetea franchise located at the main entrance of Antelope Valley Mall, the primary shopping destination serving the Palmdale and Lancaster region. This is a fully...
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Cash Flow: $52,000
Live Music, Cold Drinks, and a Packed House Every Night
Temecula, CA
Exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established, high-volume entertainment venue and bar in the heart of Temecula. This thriving business features a coveted Type 47 Full Liquor License, allowing...
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highway convenience store, Liquor, Bar, BBQ deli with patio
Tulelake, CA
Own the Local Hangout with TWO Liquor Licenses – Tulelake, CA This is Westside Grocery, Bar & BBQ – the neighborhood spot on Stateline Hwy where locals buy their beer to go, stay for a drink at the...
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Cash Flow: $60,000
High Traffic Coffee Shop for Sales
Los Angeles, CA
The store is a turn key with employee knowing what to do and got trained well for rush hours. It's near high school, and the area is very busy with high foot, car, and bus traffic. I don't have time...
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Premium Pizza Restaurant Conversion – Riverside, CA
Riverside, CA
Exceptional opportunity to acquire a fully built second-generation pizza restaurant conversion in a highly visible end cap location in Riverside. Approximately 1,600 square feet featuring a modern...
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Restaurant for Sale-Prime Berkeley Location Near UC Berkeley
$230,000
Berkeley, CA
Turnkey Subway Opportunity with Strong Daily Traffic
Los Angeles County, CA
Strategically positioned along one of the area's busiest commercial corridors, this restaurant benefits from exceptional visibility, strong daily traffic counts, and convenient customer access. The...
Cash Flow: $86,993
Subway® Positioned for Future Growth
Los Angeles County, CA
Exceptional opportunity for an owner-operator to unlock additional value and drive performance. The business is currently operated absentee, creating potential for a more hands-on approach. The...
Cash Flow: $100,178
Joel Higginbotham
Business Team Group
Serving Placer County, CA
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Absentee Run Boba Franchise - Newly Built-out
Lomita, CA
This is a great opportunity to take over an absentee owned Boba Franchise in the City of Lomita California. It is newly built out as of 2024, with no expense spared. Consisting of over $180,000 in...
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Cash Flow: $55,000
Cafe and Shabu Shabu with #41 License
Chino, CA
Business Description 1). gross sales is $1,053,202 a year 2). Monthly rents $ 5,448+ $1,052 NNN 3). Lease 2 Years + Years Option 4). size is approx. SF.2,176 5) Seller's Pay Roll $ 50,00 A year and...
Cash Flow: $106,980
Popular Mediterranean Fast-Casual Business
Orange County, CA
This is an opportunity to acquire a modern Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant franchise operating in Orange County, one of Southern California’s most desirable and affluent markets. Established in...
High-Volume Turnkey Restaurant near University
San Bernardino County, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a high-performing, fully-equipped restaurant in a prime San Bernardino location without being locked into a rigid corporate structure. Currently operating under a...
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Cash Flow: $183,000
High Potential Indian Restaurant
Sacramento, CA
ESTABLISHED INDIAN RESTAURANT - SACRAMENTO, CA This turnkey Indian restaurant presents an exceptional opportunity in Sacramento's thriving market. Established in 2024, the business has quickly built a...
Mediterranean Restaurant | 4.7? Reviews | Est. 2019
Mission Viejo, CA
Step into a thriving, family-owned Mediterranean restaurant serving authentic, homemade dishes prepared daily from scratch. Located in one of South Orange County’s most desirable communities, this...
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Cash Flow: $108,000
Asset Sale, Full Kitchen, Currently Korean Restaurant, Convert OK
Orange County, CA
Korean Tofu Restaurant – Asset Sale | Full Kitchen | 2nd Generation Well-established Korean Tofu Restaurant located in a high-traffic shopping center. The owner has successfully operated the business...
Well established coffee shop & cafe in high-traffic medical building
West Covina, CA
Established and profitable café located within a high-traffic medical office complex adjacent to Queen of the Valley Hospital in West Covina. Operating successfully for over six years, the business...
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Cash Flow: $80,000
Top Sales Volume Papa John’s (5) Stores | $6M Gross | LA/Riverside
$2,999,999
Corona, CA
Thriving Vietnamese Pho Restaurant with Strong Cash Flow in Rocklin
Rocklin, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a thriving, well-established Vietnamese Pho restaurant with strong and consistent cash flow located in California. The business has built a loyal customer base...
High-Volume Destination Restaurant & Exclusive Event Venue
Livermore, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire an established, profitable, full-service American Fusion restaurant and premier event destination strategically located within a high-traffic Municipal Airport...
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Vietnamese Restaurant Business for Sale
Garden Grove, CA
***Call or Text Diane Higuchi 909-725-3538 or Josie Lopez 626-202-9355 for more information*** Established Vietnamese Restaurant - Prime Garden Grove Location This well-established Vietnamese...
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Hot! Low Rent! Prime Location Pacific Blvd Huntington Park
Huntington Park, CA
good location easy to run and a lot of walk-in....
Cash Flow: $12,000
Market, ABC Type 20, 42 & 58 Licenses, Short Hours, Easy Operations
Yucaipa, CA
Great opportunity to acquire an attractive, upscale, short hours, Market generally located in desirable Redlands area, County of San Bernardino. This short hours business establishment has three(3)...
Cash Flow: $90,401
Gelato, Italian Ice Cream Shop For Sale-Prime UC Berkeley Downtown
Berkeley, CA
Established Gelato and Italian Ice Cream Shop for Sale in Prime UC Berkeley Downtown Location This well-established gelato and Italian ice cream shop offers an excellent opportunity in Berkeley's...
Est. 20-Year Family Entertainment Center Arcade, Restaurant Venue
Hemet, CA
This opportunity is well-suited for an owner-operator, experienced restaurateur, or investor seeking a turnkey business with multiple revenue streams. The existing infrastructure, trained staff, and...
Indoor playground with Arcade Claw machines
San Bernardino County, CA
Established Indoor Playground & Entertainment Center - San Bernardino County, CA This profitable entertainment venue has been successfully operating since 2016, generating $600,000 in annual revenue....
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Restaurant, Bar & Live Entertainment
Palm Springs, CA
Located in the Greater Palm Springs area, this is a rare opportunity to own one of the desert’s most sought-after venue featuring dining, live entertainment, and a perfect nightlife destination spot!...
Premium tequila brand with proven sales seeking strategic investment
San Diego, CA
BlowFish Tequila is a premium, California-based tequila brand seeking a strategic partner to fuel its next stage of growth. Built from the ground up by a hands-on founder, the brand has achieved...
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Established Cold-Pressed Juice & Smoothie Bar
$599,000
Palo Alto, CA
Papa John Pizza Restaurant for Sale
Los Angeles, CA
PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY - LOS ANGELES COUNTY Established Papa John's franchise unit available for acquisition in Los Angeles County, representing a proven investment opportunity within...
Cash Flow: $140,524
Profitable Premium Boutique Dessert Cafe | Prime Location
Los Angeles County, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a highly profitable, semi-absentee premium dessert shop situated in one of Southern California's most exclusive and affluent communities. The business has built a loyal...
Cash Flow: $100,000
1 Day/Week Farmers Market Food Business Huge Growth Potential
San Diego, CA
Operating at one of San Diego's premier Saturday farmers markets — independently ranked a top 5 farmers market in the United States by USA Today — this business has built a loyal repeat customer base...
Cash Flow: $26,390
Established Health + Smoothie Franchise - E2 Investor Opportunity
Los Angeles County, CA
Established smoothie bar franchise in a prime Los Angeleslocation, operating for approximately seven years with a strong neighborhood presence and a large base of loyal, health?conscious regulars....
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Cash Flow: $170,000
Franchise Fast-Casual Mexican Restaurant For Sale
Santa Clarita, CA
Close-knit, family owned/operated fast-casual Mexican restaurant, going on its 14th year in operation in the Valencia Town Center. Strong and trustworthy managerial and support staff. Great...
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EBITDA: $175,000
Vietnamese Restaurant with Yelp Review 4.4
Lake Forest, CA
Established Vietnamese Restaurant - Lake Forest, Orange County Prime opportunity to acquire a well-established Vietnamese restaurant in Lake Forest's high-traffic commercial corridor near I-5 and...
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Cash Flow: $70,000
Well-Established Chinese Restaurant in Busy Central Plaza
Ventura, CA
This well-established Chinese fast food restaurant has successfully operated for over 20 years in a high-traffic shopping plaza with excellent visibility and strong daily customer flow. The business...
Cash Flow: $28,274
Popular Franchise Coffee Shop| Low Rent | Turnkey Operation
Folsom, CA
Established and well-loved cafe with loyal repeat customers and a strong reputation in the community. Great opportunity for a full-time owner or semi-absentee operator. Significant growth potential...
Cash Flow: $50,000
Eon Lew
District Realty Group
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
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Turn Key Restaurant / Take Out
Pasadena, CA
Great opportunity to acquire a fully equipped 1,200 SF shawarma restaurant ideal for an owner-user or operator looking to step into a ready-to-go concept. This well-maintained space is designed for...
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Bar & Live Music Venue - Massive Price Reduction - Deal of a Lifetime!
Oakland, CA
HIGHLY MOTIVATED SELLER. PRICE REDUCED TO $129K OR BEST OFFER CALL FOR DETAILS The acclaimed Elbo Room Jack London bar is for sale. This fully equipped liquor bar and live music venue is located just...
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Full-Service Restaurant for Sale Asking Price: $99,000
$99,000
Goleta, CA
Restaurant Bar and Club - Just Reduced to $199,000 - Rare Opportunity
Pasadena, CA
This is a rare opportunity to buy a restaurant in downtown Pasadena, that hosts the Big Ten pre-party games, as well as other Corporate Events. The restaurant can serve liquor until 1:30 am, and the...
International Coffee/Donut Franchise inside mall
San Diego County, CA
One of the best coffee/donuts franchises in the world located inside one of San Diego's busiest indoor malls. Extremely popular name and very hard to get into this franchise. Selling coffee,...
Franchise Restaurant Poke House for SALE
Sacramento, CA
Turnkey franchise poke restaurant located in a prime Sacramento retail corridor surrounded by Target, Starbucks, Jamba, Panda Express, grocery stores, schools, medical offices, and a major hospital....
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Cash Flow: $53,500
Profitable Huntington Beach Restaurant | Breakfast • Burgers •Cafe
Huntington Beach, CA
Business Highlights Gross Sales: Approximately $1.3 Million Annually after remodeled gross sale is getting more increase. Long-Term Lease Available Fully Equipped and Ready to Operate 1). gross sales...
Cash Flow: $170,000
Franchise Ramen Restaurant – Prime San Diego Area
San Diego, CA
Excellent opportunity to acquire an established franchise ramen restaurant located in one of San Diego's most desirable and high-traffic trade areas. This business benefits from strong brand...
Cash Flow: $165,000
Est. SoCal Pizza Shop W/ Authentic 100-Year-Old Napoli Dough Recepi
Los Angeles County, CA
Well-established pizza restaurant specializing in delivery and takeout service. This location is part of a long-standing and respected Southern California pizza chain with a loyal customer base and...
Cash Flow: $90,000
Waffle Love Northridge Established Franchise Unique and Strong Brand
Los Angeles, CA
An exceptional opportunity has arisen to acquire a profitable, well-established, and beloved fast-casual franchise nestled in the heart of a vibrant San Fernando Valley community. Successfully...
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Cash Flow: $60,000
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 Analyzed | 646 |
| Asking Price | $308,500 |
| Reported Revenue | $720,622 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| $175,000 | $308,500 | $549,751 |
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 | $442,442 | $80,000 |
| Median | $720,622 | $127,946 |
| Upper Quartile | $1,209,773 | $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 | 1.83 |
| Median | 0.43 | 2.54 |
| Upper Quartile | 0.62 | 3.26 |
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 $308,500, though prices range from under $175,000 to well over $549,751.
How much do Restaurants and Food Businesses owners in California earn?
The median reported revenue of Restaurants and Food Businesses in California is $720,622 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 0.62, with a median of 0.43. Earning multiples range from 1.83 to 3.26, with the median at 2.54. This means the typical Restaurant and Food Business in California may ask for around 0.43 times its annual revenue, and 2.54 times its annual owner earnings.
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