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Famous Chinese Dumpling Brand for Sale

Alhambra, CA

20 years famous Chinese dumpling brand restaurant for sale. Every months very profitable amount but seller is old couple and need to retired. They do have over 10 franchise restaurants. And this...

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$600,000

$600,000

Cash Flow: $170,000

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Stand alone building with patio have parking lots

Long Beach, CA

Established Thai Restaurant - Prime Long Beach Location This thriving Thai restaurant presents an exceptional opportunity for an experienced restaurateur or investor seeking a turnkey operation in...

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$165,000

$165,000

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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

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Established 5-Unit Subway Portfolio | Los Angeles County

Los Angeles County, CA

Established 5-unit Subway portfolio located throughout Los Angeles County featuring a strong mix of in-line and end-cap locations in high-density retail corridors. The portfolio benefits from an...

$1,125,000

$1,125,000

EBITDA: $360,000

Indian Restaurant for Sale – Near Major High-Tech Industry Hub in SJ.

Santa Clara, CA

Excellent opportunity to acquire a well-established Indian restaurant located in the heart of Santa Clara County near major Silicon Valley high-tech companies and office campuses. This prime location...

$295,000

$295,000

Restaurant Greater Palm Springs Area

Palm Springs, CA

Restaurant is centrally located in the greater Palm Springs area with close proximity to surrounding Desert Cities. A favorite place for locals and visitors to enjoy delicious food, craft beers, wine...

$550,000

$550,000

Cash Flow: $130,000

Established Restaurant Truckee, CA | $180K SDE

Sacramento County, CA

Well-established full-service restaurant with over 20 years of operating history in a premier Tahoe market. The business benefits from a strong local following combined with consistent tourist traffic...

$399,000

$399,000

Cash Flow: $179,657

High-Profit Chinese Noodle House in Prime South Coast Metro

Santa Ana, CA

This is a premier opportunity to acquire a high-performing, turnkey Chinese Noodle House located in the heart of the South Coast Metro district. Situated in a dominant, Target-anchored shopping...

$300,000

$300,000

Cash Flow: $185,000

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

Japanese Restaurant For Sale

Tracy, CA

This established restaurant is located in a high-traffic shopping center, surrounded by major retailers including Walmart, Costco, Home Depot, Best Buy, and HomeGoods. It also sits next to popular...

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$288,000

$288,000

Temecula's Go-To spot in a prime location with a drive through

Temecula, CA

Cali Kabob presents a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, family-owned Middle Eastern restaurant in one of Temecula’s most desirable and rapidly growing trade areas. Rooted in over a...

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$299,000

$299,000

Established Vietnamese Restaurant in high traffic shopping center

Redlands, CA

Established Vietnamese Restaurant - Prime Redlands Location This thriving Vietnamese Pho restaurant represents an exceptional opportunity in Redlands' bustling dining scene. Operating successfully...

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$300,000

$300,000

Cash Flow: $250,000

2 CRUMBL Franchise Locations for sale in LA County!

$599,999 - Los Angeles County, CA

$599,999

Los Angeles County, CA

Established BBQ Restaurant and Catering Business for Sale

Truckee, CA

BBQ Restaurant and full service catering business established 19years. Location in beautiful Truckee Ca. a mountain town known for skiing, hiking, biking, golf, fishing, Donner Lake, 14mi from Lake...

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$275,000

$275,000

Cash Flow: $200,000

"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

Felizardo Gaxiola

First Choice Business Brokers - Excellence Team

Serving Riverside County, CA

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Japanese Restaurant for Sale – Prime Berkeley Location.

Berkeley, CA

Rare opportunity to acquire a fully built-out and operating Japanese restaurant in a high-visibility corridor with strong foot traffic, surrounded by dense residential neighborhoods and a steady...

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$220,000

$220,000

For sale very popular iconic Pizza Restaurant in Riverside, CA

Jurupa Valley, CA

Located in a great business area! Been 10 years in business! Open 6 days a week Tuesday- Sunday Closed Mondays Employees 2 full time 3 on call Gross sales 2023 $267000 2024 $288000 2025 $303000 Assets...

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$125,000

$125,000

Crumbl Franchise in Los Angeles County California

SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE

Los Angeles County, CA

SBA Pre-Qualified! A rare opportunity to purchase a thriving Crumbl franchise in Los Angeles County California—without all of the initial startup costs and concerns. The 2025 revenues exceeded...

$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $133,639

SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE

Prime Gaslamp Quarter Pizzeria – Turnkey Restaurant in San Diego's Hot

San Diego, CA

Prime Turnkey Pizzeria in the Epicenter of San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter – Ideal for Any Restaurant Concept! For sale: A fully equipped, operational pizzeria at 732 4th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 – right...

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$100,000

$100,000

Cash Flow: $70,000

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

Sushi Restaurant & Semi Full Bar

El Dorado, CA

This established sushi restaurant represents a compelling acquisition opportunity within the premium Japanese dining sector. The business has maintained continuous operations for 20 years,...

$395,000

$395,000

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

Profitable Restaurant chain with three locations

$1,000,000 - Los Angeles County, CA

$1,000,000

Los Angeles County, CA

Robin Howard

First Choice Business Brokers Los Angeles

A Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity in Historic Georgetown, CA

Georgetown, CA

A Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity in Historic Georgetown, CA Welcome to one of Northern California's most unique hospitality venture and established craft distillery, full-service restaurant, and...

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$350,000

$350,000

*Reduced!!!* Brewery with Distribution & Strong Growth Potential

Ventura, CA

This turnkey **CERTIFIED ORGANIC** craft brewery is a rare opportunity for a buyer seeking established operations, strong brand positioning, and exceptional growth potential. Designed to balance...

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$750,000

$750,000

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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$550,000

$550,000

Cash Flow: $126,000

Established Multi-Unit Pizza Franchise - North San Diego County

Escondido, CA

This offering includes two turnkey, well-established pizza locations with disciplined operations and consistent performance. Both stores operate with clean, well-organized financials, trained teams,...

$550,000

$550,000

Cash Flow: $180,003

Tastea Alhambra- $250,000 brokers open 5/20/26 from 3 to 5 pm

Alhambra, CA

Tastea Alhambra 349 E Main Street, Alhambra, CA 91801 MLS#: SR25063338, Step right into a proven beverage hotspot in the heart of Alhambra’s Main Street corridor — where foot traffic doesn’t stroll,...

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$250,000

$250,000

Cajun Seafood & PHO Restaurant for SALE

Fullerton, CA

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Exceptional opportunity to own a turnkey restaurant business located next to the Fullerton Courthouse and within walking distance to California State University,...

$250,000

$250,000

Turnkey QSR in Westfield Galleria Mall with Simple Operations

Roseville, CA

TURNKEY QSR IN WESTFIELD GALLERIA MALL WITH SIMPLE OPERATIONS Located inside the highly desirable Westfield Galleria at Roseville, this established quick-service restaurant represents an exceptional...

$295,000

$295,000

Cash Flow: $84,000

Café / Restaurant Space

Ventura County, CA

Option for buyer to implement their own concept in this attractive, fully built-out location. Just built out 10 years ago. Operating in an immaculately built-out café space, the business features a...

$110,000

$110,000

Cash Flow: $111,229

Profitable Bubble Tea (Boba) Shop with Snacks – Prime Location

Fremont, CA

Established turn-key bubble tea business with fully equipped operations and an existing customer base. The shop offers a variety of popular milk tea, fruit tea, specialty beverages, and snack items in...

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$120,000

$120,000

Cash Flow: $60,000

Established & Very Profitable Absentee Frozen Yogurt Store - 10 years

$96,000 - Murrieta, CA

$96,000

Murrieta, CA

Established franchise sandwich shop | Prime O.C coastal location

San Clemente, CA

Established sandwich shop in a prime coastal location with loyal local customers and a simple, proven model. This is a true owner-operator opportunity - not suitable for absentee investors. The...

$104,000

$104,000

Cash Flow: $75,000

Turnkey Modern Mexican Restaurant & Private Events Venue in San Jose

San Jose, CA

The business features a modern atmosphere, bar area and three spacious dining/event rooms suitable for private celebrations, corporate gatherings, birthdays, graduations and special events. The...

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$800,000

$800,000

High-Profit, Absentee-Run Breakfast Franchise- EBITDA $450k

Los Angeles, CA

Established breakfast franchise is currently available for acquisition. It is located on a busy street and highly visible. The business is fully absentee-run, supported by a stable management team and...

$1,699,000

$1,699,000

Cash Flow: $448,934

High-volume dual-brand fast-casual franchise, newer build out

Los Angeles County, CA

Great opportunity for a restaurateur to purchase this high-volume dual-brand fast-casual franchise restaurant. This restaurant has strong potential, supported by a strong reputation with products that...

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$300,000

$300,000

Cash Flow: $80,000

Established Restaurant in Central Dublin, $975,000

Alameda, CA

Established Restaurant in Central Dublin , $975,000 Annual Sales RRC#: 5140 Asking Price: Offered At $195000 Location: Alameda County Annual Revenue: $975,000 Annual Cash Flow: Contact For Info...

$195,000

$195,000

Profitable restaurant inside busy food hall

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Profitable Restaurant Opportunity in High-Traffic Food Hall - Rancho Cucamonga Established in 2025, this turnkey restaurant operation presents an excellent opportunity for an entrepreneur seeking a...

$125,000

$125,000

Everyone Loves Thai Food

Simi Valley, CA

This established Thai restaurant represents a compelling acquisition opportunity in the thriving Simi Valley market. The business has demonstrated consistent operational success through its...

$66,000

$66,000

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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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$190,000

$190,000

Catering Business for Sale - Weddings, Corporate & Private Events

San Diego County, CA

Profitable catering company specializing in weddings & corporate events I $120K SDE I 70+ events/year I $140K+ booked pipeline I Preferred venue relationships I Low overhead & scalable. Established...

$320,000

$320,000

Cash Flow: $120,382

Absentee High-Volume AYCE Buffet | Strong Assets & Growth Upside

$2,900,000 - Los Angeles County, CA

$2,900,000

Los Angeles County, CA

Zaihua (Daniel) Hu

CURB

Profitable restaurant business for sale

Gardena, CA

Borjstar is a unique Middle Eastern fast-food restaurant designed with scalability and franchising in mind. The concept, branding, menu structure, and operational systems have been developed to...

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$550,000

$550,000

Cash Flow: $250,000

Turnkey Pizza Restaurant with Beer & Wine – Popular Foothill Community

El Dorado County, CA

Established Pizza Restaurant with Beer & Wine License - Northern California Foothills This turnkey pizza restaurant presents an exceptional opportunity in a vibrant El Dorado County foothill...

$195,000

$195,000

Established Thai Restaurant For Sale - Over 25 Years In Redlands

Redlands, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a staple of the Redlands dining scene. This Thai Restaurant has been family-owned and operated for over 25 years at this location. They have built a strong, loyal...

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$120,000

$120,000

High Volume Pizza Franchise For Sale! One Owner since 1997!

Fresno, CA

Amazing Opportunity! Long time Owner passed away last year. Current Family member has a full time job and cannot pay attention to store and it shows! 38% Food cost and 41% in Total labor costs. This...

$449,000

$449,000

Cash Flow: $83,506

Portfolio Crumbl & Toastique Franchise for Sale – $2.2M Annual Revenue

Riverside County, CA

PORTFOLIO CRUMBL & TOASTIQUE FRANCHISE FOR SALE - $2.2M ANNUAL REVENUE This exceptional franchise portfolio combines two nationally recognized food & beverage concepts generating approximately $2.2...

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$2,000,000

$2,000,000

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

Riverside County, CA

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 business for the past decade...

$289,000

$289,000

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...

$3,000,000

$3,000,000

EBITDA: $683,184

Franchise Opportunity: Popular, Healthy Business for Sale in Napa, CA

Napa, CA

National healthy concept franchise in the Napa community! Perfectly positioned in a high-foot traffic shopping center alongside major national brands, this location enjoys a constant stream of local...

$329,000

$329,000

Cash Flow: $100,504

Poke Restaurant for Sale

Roseville, CA

Established poke concept operating in a modern 1,160 square foot space within a popular retail area featuring consistent foot traffic. This turnkey opportunity includes all necessary equipment and...

$95,000

$95,000

Poke Restaurant for Sale

Galt, CA

Established poke concept operating in a modern 1,160 square foot space within a popular retail area featuring consistent foot traffic. This turnkey opportunity includes all necessary equipment and...

$80,000

$80,000

5 Day Deli in industrial/commercial park, plenty of parking.

Hayward, CA

Note - as of 6-1-2026 we have an accepted offer on this listing. Back up offers welcome! Imagine walking into your own thriving Mexican restaurant where the aroma of authentic spices fills the air and...

$41,950

$41,950

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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