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Highly Profitable Pizza Restaurant for Sale

North Hollywood, CA

This established pizza restaurant represents a compelling acquisition opportunity in North Hollywood's competitive food service market. The operation has maintained continuous business activity for...

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$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $150,000

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Beautiful & Elegant Bakery-Coffee-Matcha Shop

Garden Grove, CA

Beautiful & Elegant Bakery-Coffee-Matcha Shop - Located at the Heart of Garden Grove City Established bakery and beverage shop specializing in authentic Japanese matcha, specialty teas, coffee, boba...

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$129,000

$129,000

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High income Vietnamese restaurant by busy intersection by Senter!

San Jose, CA

Established Vietnamese restaurant generating exceptional returns in prime San Jose location. This profitable dining establishment has built a strong reputation since opening in 2019, strategically...

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$160,000

$160,000

Cash Flow: $500,000

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Branded Irvine Fusion Breakfast & Brunch Available

Irvine, CA

A RARE IRVINE RESTAURANT OPPORTUNITY And, exclusively listed by, Simon Group Real Estate, DRE: 01905922 For an Enterprising Chef, Restaurateur, or Ownership Team: Step into a fully equipped,...

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$500,000

$500,000

Tiramisu Italian Restaurant

Palm Desert, CA

An exceptional opportunity to acquire a charming and well-regarded Italian restaurant in Palm Desert, CA. Trattoria Tiramisu offers an authentic Italian dining experience that combines excellent...

$375,000

$375,000

Cash Flow: $100,920

Semi-Absentee Donut Franchise – $75K SDE, Manager in Place

Orange County, CA

Established National Donut Franchise — Coastal Orange County Beach Community, CA (Semi-Absentee) Established single location of a nationally recognized, made-to-order specialty donut brand, located in...

$175,000

$175,000

Cash Flow: $64,220

Freestanding, profitable Fast Food at Signalized Corner in Fullerton

Fullerton, CA

Quick Serve Restaurant on a hard signalized corner at a very busy intersection. Large dining room, full kitchen. Mostly help run, the owner does not spend a lot of time there. Good cook line, back...

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$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $98,000

Own a Fast-Growing Chocolate Bash Franchise

Sacramento, CA

Established Chocolate Bash dessert franchise in Sacramento with a modern 1,172 sq. ft. build-out, trained staff, and a long-term lease through March 2032. This fully operational business allows a new...

$320,000

$320,000

Cash Flow: $119,899

Well-established turn-key restaurant for sale.

Laguna Hills, CA

Well established Japanese restaurant for sale. Owners are selling to retire after running the business for 24 years. Lease expires in Sept but sale will be contingent on a new lease assignment to the...

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$65,000

$65,000

Full Service Casual Dining Restaurant on Main Street! - SC2261

California

Full Service Casual Dining Restaurant on Main Street! - SC2261 This Northern California Full-Service Casual Dining Restaurant is a California S Corporation and was started 2.5 years ago by the current...

$475,000

$475,000

Cash Flow: $200,000

Teriyaki Madness
Franchise

Available Nationwide

Our food is addictive and our concept is fresh!

$200,000

$200,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,113,760

Established French Bakery/7 day-cafe

Los Angeles, CA

$944,000 - 2025 Gross Sales $375,000 - 2025 Seller's Discretionary Earnings Represents 40% profit margin Other years available for a qualified buyer after signing a Confidentiality agreement and...

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$825,000

$825,000

Cash Flow: $375,000

Profitable Boba Café & Restaurant-Ready Space | South Placer

Placer County, CA

Profitable Boba Café & Second-Gen Restaurant-Ready Space | South Placer County | Absentee-Run | Step In or Start Fresh The Opportunity This is more than a boba café — it's a built-out,...

$59,000

$59,000

Cash Flow: $40,323

Make it Cheers with Grace

$149,000 - Gardena, CA

$149,000

Gardena, CA

Yoshie Brocious

General Realty Group Inc.

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

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

Darwin Nguyen

HPT Realty

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

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Jake's Palm Spring | Established Uptown Restaurant Business

Palm Springs, CA

BUSINESS SALE. A cornerstone of hospitality in Palm Springs, Jake's figures prominently in the restaurant landscape of Palm Springs, located in a highly desirable part of Palm Canyon Drive in a...

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$975,000

$975,000

The Spread

Desert Hot Springs, CA

For Sale: A charming and cozy sandwich shop that has become a local favorite for those craving super fresh sandwiches and light bites in a relaxed, laid-back atmosphere. This delightful spot offers a...

$99,000

$99,000

Cash Flow: $70,000

Turnkey 7,000 SF Sonoma Restaurant | $2.3M–$3M+ Historical Sales

Sonoma County, CA

Rare opportunity to take over a fully equipped, approximately **7,000 SF freestanding restaurant in Sonoma Wine Country**. According to the owner, prior restaurant operations at this location...

$185,000

$185,000

Established Seafood Restaurant – Turnkey Opportunity in San Bernardino

San Bernardino, CA

Established turnkey seafood and Mexican restaurant opportunity in San Bernardino. This fully equipped approximately 1,150 sq. ft. restaurant is currently operating and includes a commercial kitchen,...

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$129,000

$129,000

Cash Flow: $50,000

Landmark Restaurant & Bar-Type 47 Liquor License/Patio-$3M+Sales

Los Angeles County, CA

A Rare Acquisition Opportunity in the Santa Clarita Valley- For over two decades, this award-winning full-service American restaurant and bar has been a beloved fixture of the Santa Clarita Valley...

$1,149,000

$1,149,000

Cash Flow: $359,098

Anchor Bar
Franchise

Available Nationwide

Home of the Original Buffalo Wing and part of food history. Expanding nationally with plenty of territory available for franchisees to grow. Learn more about joining our team now.

$400,000

$400,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $2,449,992

Pizza Twist Franchise | $600K Sales | Low Rent | Seller Financing

Contra Costa County, CA

Opportunity to acquire an established Pizza Twist franchise in Contra Costa County. According to the seller, the business is located in a prime location within a busy shopping center with ample...

$350,000

$350,000

Highly Profitable Bakery 4 Sale-35 Years of Success-National Reach!

Los Angeles, CA

Wholesale Bakery- Gross annual sales: $1,800,000 >Net Profit: $685,000/Year >Employees: 14 full-time, >Serves 14 States w/over 300 stores & online orders. Key Highlights: >Established in 1990, with a...

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$2,950,000

$2,950,000

Cash Flow: $685,000

Turnkey Nekter Juice Bar

$249,000 - Yorba Linda, CA

$249,000

Yorba Linda, 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

Established Brewery Tour & Limo Bus Company

San Diego, CA

Business of over 19 years is ready for motivated new owner who is excited to work and market for growth. Current owners have moved to different careers, and have not pursued growth opportunities for...

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$49,000

$49,000

Restaurant in Fremont

Fremont, CA

Established Indian Restaurant in Fremont, California This well-established Indian restaurant presents an excellent opportunity for entrepreneurs seeking to enter the thriving ethnic cuisine market in...

$400,000

$400,000

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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$350,000

$350,000

Supermarket Sushi Business – Orange County

Aliso Viejo, CA

Established supermarket sushi business located inside a busy supermarket in Aliso Viejo, Orange County. The business benefits from regular supermarket customer traffic and does not require operating a...

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$35,000

$35,000

Turnkey Pizza Restaurant – Skip the $500K+ Build-Out

Riverside, CA

Exceptional opportunity to acquire a fully built second-generation restaurant conversion in a highly visible end cap location in Riverside. Approximately 1,600 square feet featuring a modern...

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$299,999

$299,999

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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$245,000

$245,000

Cash Flow: $55,000

McAlister's Deli
Franchise

Available Nationwide

McAlister's Deli brings together great food, genuine hospitality, and a strong sense of community. By creating welcoming environments where guests feel at home, the brand has built lasting connections and meaningful moments of togetherness. Join a brand that's committed to bringing people together and making a difference in local communities.

$425,000

$425,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,868,101

Turnkey Boba Business with Restaurant Kitchen For Sale

Sacramento, CA

Business Opportunity available. This is an open and operating business. Reimagine or take over operation of a Boba enterprise at the Promenade shopping center, located in the City of Sacramento Pocket...

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$110,000

$110,000

Charming, turnkey, well established, Tea Room for sale in Lodi

Lodi, CA

Step into ownership of a beautifully established tea room known for its inviting atmosphere, curated tea selection, and loyal customer base. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational,...

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$100,000

$100,000

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

Profitable Livermore Valley Winery & Vineyard with Real Estate

Livermore, CA

PROFITABLE LIVERMORE VALLEY WINERY & VINEYARD WITH REAL ESTATE This established and profitable winery operation presents a rare turnkey opportunity to acquire a successful wine business with...

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$5,899,000

$5,899,000

Pizza Restaurant with Prime Midtown Palo Alto Property

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Palo Alto, CA

PIZZA RESTAURANT WITH PRIME MIDTOWN PALO ALTO REAL ESTATE This established franchise pizza restaurant represents a unique dual opportunity combining a profitable food service business with valuable...

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$3,700,000

$3,700,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill
Franchise

Available Nationwide

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill is a fast-casual restaurant specializing in the popular and growing Greek/Mediterranean food. The Great Greek takes pride in procuring only the freshest ingredients and preparing them daily to make each meal a memorable one.

$300,000

$300,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,562,385

Turn-key Restaurant on Las Tunas Dr, Close to Alhambra and San Marino

San Gabriel, CA

An exceptional opportunity to acquire a fully equipped, beautifully updated restaurant positioned along one of the San Gabriel Valley's most heavily trafficked retail arteries- Valley Blvd. Strategic...

$100,000

$100,000

Fully Equipped Turnkey Asian Restaurant - Ready to Operate

Salinas, CA

Established Asian restaurant offering an exceptional turnkey opportunity in Prunedale, CA outside of Salinas. This fully equipped operation has been serving the community with an established customer...

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$120,000

$120,000

Elegant café available in beautiful downtown Fallbrook.

Fallbrook, CA

Elegant café available in beautiful downtown Fallbrook. A local favorite with well-established clientele for 22+ years. Specializing in soups, salads & Sandwiches. Currently only open from 11am – 3pm,...

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$89,000

$89,000

Perfect location for your Restaurant Located in Downtown La Verne

La Verne, CA

This restaurant opportunity is in an amazing location. The current business owners are ready for the next stage in life and hate to see this business sell however the business owners know the new...

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$150,000

$150,000

Pizza Franchise

West Sacramento, CA

ESTABLISHED PIZZA FRANCHISE - EXCELLENT OWNER-OPERATOR OPPORTUNITY This well-established Pizza franchise presents an exceptional opportunity for an entrepreneur seeking a profitable business with...

$549,000

$549,000

Cash Flow: $110,000

ProMed Financial

ProMed Financial, Inc.

Serving Orange County, CA

Practice Financing and Transition Services since 1993. We are one of the longest, standing healthcare financing and practice transition services in the country.

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Authentic Colombian Food Truck for Sale

Riverside, CA

This profitable Colombian food truck offers a unique opportunity to own a turnkey business in Riverside County. Known for its authentic Colombian flavors, this mobile kitchen has built a loyal...

$235,000

$235,000

Cash Flow: $85,000

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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$175,000

$175,000

Cash Flow: $80,000

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

QSR Franchise-3 locations in Orange County, buy one or all three

Orange County, CA

This location is one of three currently owned by the Seller. Buyers have the opportunity to purchase this individual location or acquire all three locations as part of a larger multi-unit transaction....

$89,000

$89,000

Cash Flow: $55,077

Dynamic brewery and taproom in Ventura County!

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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$650,000

$650,000

Menchie’s
Franchise

Available in California

Own a high-performing retail engine. Proven systems, consistent repeat traffic, and a brand built for long-term equity in a simplified category.

$120,000

$120,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $594,743

Beautiful Turnkey 1,400 SF Café / Food & Beverage Space

Dana Point, CA

Rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully designed, fully built-out and equipped café / food-and-beverage space at substantially less than the amount originally invested in creating the location....

$199,000

$199,000

Prime Downtown SF FiDi Opportunity

San Francisco County, CA

Prime Downtown SF FiDi Opportunity RRC#5362 Offered at $99,000 Location: San Francisco County Annual Revenue: Contact for Info Annual Cash Flow: Contact for Info Monthly Rent: $5,750 + $2,612 (nnn)...

$99,000

$99,000

POKE Diner • Semi-Absentee • Growing • Netting $204K+ • Prc $495K

La Quinta, CA

> A vibrant poke specialty restaurant located in a prime spot within a large shopping center in La Quinta, Riverside. The center hosts multiple major national anchor tenants. > Sale includes Type 41...

$495,000

$495,000

Cash Flow: $204,785

Newly Remodeled Donut, Coffee & Ice Cream Shop - Full Commercial Kitch

Redlands, CA

Newly Remodeled Donut, Coffee & Ice Cream Shop - Full Commercial Kitchen Turnkey opportunity to acquire a newly remodeled and fully operational donut, coffee and ice cream shop in a highly visible...

$118,888

$118,888

Cash Flow: $12,000

Fully Renovated Nightclub

Fresno, CA

Switch Nightclub presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire one of Fresno’s most exciting nightlife and entertainment venues. Strategically located in rapidly growing North Fresno, the club...

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$499,000

$499,000

Sports Bar

Stanislaus County, CA

This vibrant sports bar and entertainment hub features an expansive interior layout beautifully equipped with multiple flat-screen TVs, a coin-operated pool table, and an electronic dart board....

$200,000

$200,000

Cash Flow: $22,168

Established Breakfast/Lunch Restaurant with $98,784 Profit

San Luis Obispo County, CA

Established Breakfast/Lunch Restaurant with $98,784 Profit RRC#5357 Asking Price: $245,000 Location: San Luis Obispo County Annual Revenue: $812,000 Annual Cash Flow: Contact for Info Monthly...

$245,000

$245,000

Turn key Mexican food restaurant in OCEAN BEACH

San Diego, CA

Prime Beach-Area Mexican Food Location for Sale Rare opportunity to take over a premier Mexican food location in the heart of the beach community—literally steps to the sand. Situated in highly...

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$184,999

$184,999

Turnkey Restaurant with Beer and Wine License High Traffic Geary Blvd

San Francisco, CA

TURNKEY RESTAURANT WITH BEER AND WINE LICENSE LOCATED ON HIGH-TRAFFIC GEARY BLVD Established in 2021, this turnkey restaurant presents an opportunity on high-traffic Geary Boulevard in San Francisco’s...

$60,000

$60,000

Juice It Up!
Franchise

Available in California

Join a proven 30+ year brand with a strong franchise foundation, delivering $852K AUV among the top 25% and achieving 50% growth from 2019 to 2024. Capitalize on low startup costs, efficient operations, and a compact footprint designed for high performance and profitability.

$150,000

$150,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $569,718

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 Analyzed655
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 QuartileMedianUpper 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.

BoundRevenueSeller’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.

BoundRevenue MultipleEarnings Multiple
Lower Quartile0.291.70
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 $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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