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...
California Restaurants and Food Businesses For Sale
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High Potential Indian Restaurant
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
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!...
Top Sales Volume Papa John’s (5) Stores | $6M Gross | LA/Riverside
$2,999,999
Corona, CA
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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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
Alexander Neyman
SRO164400
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Our Boutique Like Brokerage, Has Been Helping Sellers, With Their Exit Strategies, Since 2008 During This Time, We Have Successfully Sold Many Different Businesses, Operating In Different Industries. We Are Treating All Of Our Listings, Businesses For Sale, As Our Own, And We Are Putting 100% Efforts, To Achieve The End Goal.
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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
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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Established Cold-Pressed Juice & Smoothie Bar
$599,000
Palo Alto, CA
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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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
Full Service Casual Dining European Specialty Restaurant - SC2279
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
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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EBITDA: $200,000
Rare Stevenson Ranch Sushi Restaurant (Santa Clarita LA County)
Stevenson Ranch, CA
Established/profitable Sushi Business with upside...
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EBITDA: $100,000
Full-Service Restaurant for Sale Asking Price: $99,000
$99,000
Goleta, CA
High Traffic Location Cigar Lounge & Steak House with Patio Seating
Imperial County, CA
Monalisa Cocktails & Cuisine presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire the only cigar club in town, strategically positioned at the high-traffic intersection of Aten Road and Highway 86 in...
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Motivated Seller: Turnkey Charcuterie Business
Visalia, CA
This is the deal serious buyers have been waiting for. A fully operational, staffed, and established charcuterie and catering business in Visalia, CA — now available at a significantly reduced price...
20+ Year Owned Cafe with Perfect Location
Sacramento, CA
We're a mom and pop location with a great customer base. Excellent goodwill. Renewing leases hasn't been a challenge (it's with UC) during the past 15+ years. Customers love us and the menu is great....
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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...
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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Cash Flow: $80,000
Cafe & Bakery, 5-Day Operation, Low Rent, Prime Down Town Oakland, Ca
Oakland, CA
MS Real Estate Inc. is pleased to offer this profitable, well-established Cafe & Bakery, originally established in 1990, located in the Uptown/Downtown Oakland, California, area. This business has...
Cash Flow: $135,000
Brewery Listing ID: N-1034
California
• Established and Recognized Brand with Award Winning Beers • Significant Brewing Capacity • Diverse & Creative Product Line • Community-Driven Taproom • Attractive, Family-Friendly Facility • Located...
Cash Flow: $277,415
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...
EBITDA: $281,595
Leslie Horton
California eTime Solutions
Serving Placer County, CA
Leslie Horton, an M&A Advisor/Broker, is a transaction architect specializing in strategic exits, comprehensive analysis, effective preparation and successful outcomes. Ms. Horton thoroughly enjoys selling good businesses and commercial buildings on behalf of her valued clients. In Northern California, Ms. Horton is the owner of eTime Solutions. In Northern Nevada, Ms. Horton plans to soon be affiliated with a business brokerage firm. eTime Solutions is well established and respected. Industries served include manufacturing, distribution, construction, high technology and several other professional industries.
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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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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...
Pour Me Taproom & Bottle Shop For Sale | The Best Taproom in Gilroy
$450,000
Gilroy, CA
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...
Cash Flow: $4,170
Brunch Cafe-Irvine • 5-Day Open • High Net Income $199K • Asking $450K
Irvine, CA
• High-income brunch café strategically located within an Irvine office park hub surrounded by a massive business park complex. • Heavy weekday office-worker traffic is consistently generated by the...
Cash Flow: $199,000
Turnkey Business Opportunity – Ventura County Area – $129,000
Thousand Oaks, CA
Established Subway franchise in the 91320 area for sale by owner. Priced to sell at **$129,000**. **Highlights:** * Over **$70,000 remodel completed** * **No remodel required** * **Low rent** *...
Cash Flow: $63,000
Coffee Haus: SBA-eligible, Growth, Netting $257K+ (2026), Asking $450K
Glendale, CA
> Highlights • Est. coffee house (since 2020) with strong brand recognition, loyal clientele, immediate cash flow, and growth potential. • Turnkey, semi-absentee operation in a high-visibility...
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Cash Flow: $257,400
Centrally Located Boba Franchise For Sale
Visalia, CA
Well established Boba Shop for sale. Deep-rooted throughout facets of the community. With limitless expansion possibilities through catering and other community events. Experienced and highly...
Downtown Monrovia Boba Shop for sale fully furnished flexible lease
Monrovia, CA
Huge Price Reduction for a quick sale!! Exisiting Boba Business, All FF&E included. Can take over business immediately or start a new one. 2360 sq ft with full sized kitchen, storage, all equipments,...
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Coffee and Sandwich Shop For Sale
Long Beach, CA
This amazing Coffee/Sandwich/Deli Shop is a great little place that’s both warm and inviting, serving some of the best brewed coffee, lattes, and specialty drinks, in and around Long Beach. Here’s...
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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 | 645 |
| Asking Price | $320,000 |
| Reported Revenue | $726,928 |
| Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings | $127,846 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.
Asking Price
| Lower Quartile | Median | Upper Quartile |
|---|---|---|
| $177,000 | $320,000 | $550,000 |
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.
| Bound | Revenue | Seller’s Discretionary Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | $448,500 | $80,000 |
| Median | $726,928 | $127,846 |
| Upper Quartile | $1,211,232 | $202,645 |
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 | 2.55 |
| Upper Quartile | 0.62 | 3.27 |
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 $320,000, though prices range from under $177,000 to well over $550,000.
How much do Restaurants and Food Businesses owners in California earn?
The median reported revenue of Restaurants and Food Businesses in California is $726,928 and owners earn a median of $127,846, 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 3.27, with the median at 2.55. This means the typical Restaurant and Food Business in California may ask for around 0.43 times its annual revenue, and 2.55 times its annual owner earnings.
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