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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...

$599,000

$599,000

Cash Flow: $170,000

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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...

$395,000

$395,000

Cash Flow: $165,000

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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...

$130,000

$130,000

Cash Flow: $90,000

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Full Service Casual Dining European Specialty Restaurant - SC2279

California

This Northern California European Specialty Restaurant is a California Limited Liability Company and was started 13 years ago by the current owner, and has been popular and growing ever since. They...

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$350,000

$350,000

EBITDA: $200,000

Own your Reputable Brand Sandwich Shop - No Royalties

Union City, CA

Established licensed Deli & Sandwich Shop - Union City, CA (Brand has been around for over 25 years) This profitable sandwich shop franchise offers a turnkey opportunity in the thriving Union City...

$250,000

$250,000

Beautifully Built Restaurant for Sale in Carlsbad, San Diego County —

Carlsbad, CA

Asset Sale or Full Business Sale Available This is a rare opportunity to take over a beautifully built-out Asian restaurant with strong public reputation, established customer trust, and a...

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$139,000

$139,000

Cash Flow: $80,000

Established Carl’s Jr. Multi-Unit Opportunity – California

Sonora, CA

A rare opportunity to acquire two established Carl’s Jr.® franchise locations in high-visibility, high-traffic areas of Northern California. These well-positioned restaurants offer strong brand...

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

EBITDA: $281,595

Established Chinese Restaurant for Sale

Berkeley, CA

Turnkey restaurant business for sale in prime UC Berkeley Campus. It is situated in a busy plaza alongside other food establishments which attracts large crowds to this location. The UC Berkeley...

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$93,000

$93,000

Turnkey East Bay Area Bakery Cafe with Strong Wedding Cake Business

Alameda County, CA

A thriving, turnkey bakery in a high-traffic East Bay Area shopping center, generating over $1M in annual revenue. The 1,182 sq ft space features a beautifully designed interior with both indoor and...

$225,000

$225,000

Long Standing and Established Mexican Restaurant in Ukiah

Mendocino County, CA

This is a well-established Mexican restaurant located in Ukiah, California, operating in a high-visibility shopping plaza with strong local traffic. The restaurant is known for its authentic Mexican...

$147,050

$147,050

Cash Flow: $4,170

Local's Favorite Organic Boba Shop | Est. 2019 | Turnkey | Profitable

Monrovia, CA

Annual Cashflow: $90,000; Monthly Gross: $33,000; Monthly Rent: $4,848; Shop Size: 1,872 SF; Seating Capacity: 30 Established in 2019, this thriving organic boba tea shop has become a local favorite...

$299,000

$299,000

Cash Flow: $90,000

Neighborhood Sports Bar with Patio

Sacramento County, CA

We are pleased to offer this popular established Neighborhood Sports Bar with a great casual vibe. Patrons count this welcoming bar as a favorite place to meet friends for Happy Hour or to catch a Big...

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$199,000

$199,000

High-Volume Mexican Grill with Growth Potential & Beer/Wine License

Fountain Valley, CA

CANCUN FRESH MEXICAN GRILL - Established Mexican Restaurant with 16-Year Track Record This turnkey Mexican restaurant presents an exceptional acquisition opportunity in Orange County's competitive...

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$549,005

$549,005

Cash Flow: $300,000

Established Gourmet Pizzeria / Turnkey Opportunity

$250,000 - Riverside County, CA

$250,000

Riverside County, CA

Ryan J. Roques

First Choice Business Brokers - Corona/Ontario Office

Turnkey Award-Winning Tequila Brand + $75K Inventory

Folsom, CA

Award-Winning Premium Tequila Brand for Sale – Turnkey Opportunity with Inventory, Proprietary Assets & Established Supply Chain Buendía Tequila is an award-winning premium tequila brand established...

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$149,000

$149,000

mexican Japanese fusion

East Los Angeles, CA

A rare and exciting culinary experience combining the best of both worlds. Discover our unique menu, crafted with vibrant flavors and innovative twists. Perfect for a profitable and easy-to-run...

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$90,000

$90,000

Cash Flow: $80,000

Jane Castro

First Choice Business Brokers San Diego University City

Serving San Diego County, CA

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High-Traffic Japanese Restaurant Business for Sale

Los Angeles, CA

Established Japanese sushi restaurant in prime Sun Valley location offers exceptional investment opportunity. This corner unit benefits from high visibility positioning near Burbank Airport and major...

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$90,000

$90,000

High-Volume Japanese Restaurant: $800K+ Gross with a 5-Day Work Week!

Yuba City, CA

An incredible opportunity to acquire Sushi Ichiban, a highly profitable, turnkey Japanese restaurant situated in a prime commercial corridor of Yuba City (1560 Butte House Rd). This local favorite...

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$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $250,000

Big Bear Lake's Best Deli

Big Bear, CA

Welcome to the finest deli in Big Bear Lake. Located at the entrance to the Big Bear Lake Village, The Old German Deli has been serving the residents and tourists of Big Bear Lake mouth watering...

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$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $60,000

Wholesale Dessert Distributor

Palm Springs, CA

Premium Wholesale Dessert Distributor business specializing in authentic European delicacies, serving businesses across the Coachella Valley, including Palm Springs, Indian Wells, and surrounding...

$459,000

$459,000

Cash Flow: $142,668

"Fixer" Restaurant and Bar - Type 47

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Priced to sell fast! Confidential opportunity to acquire an established operating restaurant and bar. This business features a fully built-out restaurant, an existing staff in place, and a valuable...

$149,888

$149,888

Pizza Restaurant for sale

Norco, CA

ESTABLISHED PIZZA RESTAURANT - NORCO, CALIFORNIA This well-established independent pizza restaurant presents a compelling acquisition opportunity in Norco's growing market. Operating continuously with...

$140,000

$140,000

Cash Flow: $61,000

Profitable Restaurant & Bar with Catering

Sacramento County, CA

Here’s your opportunity to own a profitable BBQ Restaurant with Full Liquor Bar in a desirable Sacramento community. This Restaurant is the kind of place where friends meet for some great BBQ & brews...

$379,000

$379,000

Cash Flow: $154,000

Hookah Lounge Restaurant with newly built Smash Burger side

Daly City, CA

Situated on a high-traffic, high-visibility corridor, this turnkey operation is fully equipped and ready for immediate takeover. Massive Hookah Lounge Mediterranean Restaurant and Bar WITH an...

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$450,000

$450,000

Cash Flow: $126,000

High-Volume AYCE Sushi w/ strong profit and huge upside potential

$875,000 - Los Angeles, CA

$875,000

Los Angeles, CA

Sandwich Franchise

Fresno County, CA

Profitable Sandwich Franchise This profitable sandwich business is an exceptional opportunity that has been in business for over 20 years when it was originally built. Located across the street from...

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$165,000

$165,000

Tutti Frutti Yogurt, Strong Performance,10 yrs, Owner Retiring

Riverside County, CA

SALE PENDING - IN ESCROW! Excellent opportunity to acquire a well-established self-serve frozen yogurt shop with over 10 years of successful operating history. The current owners have operated the...

$285,000

$285,000

Cash Flow: $108,000

Multi unit Carl's Jr N. CA

Dixon, CA

These stores are located across Sacramento, Solano County, the East Bay, and the Sierra Foothills, which collectively form part of the Greater Sacramento–Northern California regional economy. This...

$2,198,000

$2,198,000

EBITDA: $659,000

Upscale Turn-Key Asian Restaurant in Prime Van Nuys Location

Van Nuys, CA

Rare opportunity to own a beautifully designed upscale Asian restaurant in the heart of Van Nuys. This fully operational turn-key restaurant features a modern elegant ambiance, spacious dining area,...

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$285,000

$285,000

Cash Flow: $252,000

Two Location Breakfast Lunch Restaurant For Sale! Motivated Sellers

Sonoma County, CA

Two Location Breakfast Lunch Restaurant For Sale! Motivated Sellers. Priced Below Market! Strong SDE Profits. RRC#5279 Offered at $375,000 Location: Sonoma County Annual Revenue: $2,400,000 Annual...

$375,000

$375,000

Real Estate Included - 7,000 sq ft Bar, Restaurant & Deli

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Tuolumne County, CA

Real Estate Included - 7,000 sq ft Bar, Restaurant & Deli - Annual Revenues $2.5 million. RRC#5276 Offered at $2,250,000 Location: Tuolumne County Annual Revenue: $2,500,000 Annual Cash Flow: $230,000...

$2,250,000

$2,250,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Established 1993 – Specialist Deli & Grocery Store - $2.1million

Los Angeles County, CA

Established 1993 – Specialist Deli & Grocery Store - $2.1million Annual Revenues. RRC#5275 Offered at $450,000 Location: Los Angeles County Annual Revenue: $2,100,000 Annual Cash Flow: $154,000...

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$450,000

$450,000

$3.2M Restaurant & Bar | Type 47 ABC + Entertainment License

Santa Clara County, CA

$3.2M Restaurant & Bar | Type 47 ABC + Entertainment License | Prime San Jose Location RRC#5265 Asking Price: $649,000 Location: Santa Clara County Annual Revenue: $3,200,000 Base Rent: $18,660/month...

$649,000

$649,000

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...

$270,000

$270,000

Turn-Key Restaurant in Elk Grove!

$295,000 - Elk Grove, CA

$295,000

Elk Grove, CA

Maymay Huang

Epique Realty

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

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

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

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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$200,000

$200,000

Cash Flow: $140,000

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

Fully Absentee Gourmet Dessert Franchise – Seller Financing Available

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

Shailendra Gupta, MBA, PhD

Transworld Business Advisors of Fremont

Serving Alameda County, CA

Founded in 1979, Transworld Business Advisors is the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses, mergers and acquisitions, and franchises. We have nearly 300 offices around the globe and have sold thousands of business in almost every industry.

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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

SBA Approved & Absentee Run American Full-Service Restaurant Franchise

SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE

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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$640,000

$640,000

Cash Flow: $250,000

SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE

Well-established Americanized Chinese restaurant in Los Gatos

$180,000 - Los Gatos, CA

$180,000

Los Gatos, CA

zining chen

Grand Realty Group

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...

$98,888

$98,888

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

Premier Retail Space

Fullerton, CA

Current Business Sale Include: BOUTIQUE KIDS CLOTHING RETAIL WITH PLAY AREA - TURNKEY PROFITABLE OPPORTUNITY BUSINESS OVERVIEW: This turnkey retail operation specializes in boutique children's...

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$85,000

$85,000

Well-Established Juice Bar with Expansion Potential

Orange County, CA

Well established juice business with a strong local customer base Steady, repeat customer traffic Fully turnkey operation with all furniture, fixtures, equipment, and inventory included Easy to...

$68,888

$68,888

Silverado Canyon Market & Kitchen

Silverado, CA

Established in 1964, Silverado Canyon Market & Kitchen is a charming canyon and creekside destination, with the market rooted in history and the kitchen thoughtfully introduced in 2020. The market...

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$875,000

$875,000

Takeout Pizza Franchise! Owner nets 100k! Only 50k Down!

Contra Costa County, CA

GREAT PRICE! Cashflow from day one! GREAT LOCATION! This is a long established Papa Murphy's. Seller financing is available!. The owner will finance with only $50k down! LOW BASE RENT OF ONLY $2,083!!...

$169,999

$169,999

Cash Flow: $100,000

Burgers, Cheesesteaks, Wings, or Conversion - 19ft Hood

Sacramento, CA

New Asking Price $59k! Here’s a great opportunity to own a versatile quick serve wing, burger, and sandwich restaurant within the Taylor Center, an established Arden Arcade retail center at the...

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$59,000

$59,000

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 Analyzed656
Asking Price$299,000
Reported Revenue$730,960
Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings$128,046
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.

Asking Price

Lower QuartileMedianUpper Quartile
$165,000$299,000$526,250

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$436,607$80,000
Median$730,960$128,046
Upper Quartile$1,200,000$200,508

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 Quartile0.281.70
Median0.422.45
Upper Quartile0.603.21

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 $526,250.

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

The median reported revenue of Restaurants and Food Businesses in California is $730,960 and owners earn a median of $128,046, 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 0.28 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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