San Diego, CA
Established Management Company in place! Perfect for Hands off operator! Located in Little Italy in San Diego! One of a kind busy location with Hotels, Condos and tourists! We have an incredible...
Cash Flow: $425,000
Restaurants and Food Businesses in San Diego, CA For Sale
Market Info
Little Italy Restaurant & Bar. Turnkey with Management Company!
*****PRICE REDUCTION $199,995-Rare Type 48 Bar For Sale*****
San Diego, CA
A very rare find is currently available in Mission Hills. A type-48 bar location (NO food requirement) with a live entertainment license that has been recently completely remodeled from the ground up...
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San Diego Speakeasy Gaslamp District
San Diego, CA
Located in the heart of the Gaslamp District in San Diego! Heavy Foot traffic from Padres games, Convention Center, Hotels, Condos and tourists! We have an incredible staff, management and concept...
Cash Flow: $200,000
Prime Location Acai Bowl/Juice Bar- Convoy District San Diego
San Diego, CA
Excellent opportunity to own a fully built-out juice bar in the highly desirable Convoy District. This prime location offers strong foot traffic, excellent street visibility, and convenient on-site...
Turnkey Coastal San Diego Restaurant | $1M Revenue | Beer & Wine
San Diego, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, turnkey restaurant for sale in a highly desirable coastal community of San Diego. Generating approximately $1M in annual revenue over the past...
Cash Flow: $64,277
Profitable -great sales-great rent and location
San Diego, CA
Long established, loved by their customers and extremely PROFITABLE! Cash is preferred but this restaurant may qualify for SBA financing. Surrounded by businesses and minutes from Mission Valley,...
Cash Flow: $273,283
40yr Specialty Food Distributor — Branded Snacks Route
San Diego, CA
Established independent, owner-operated specialty snack food route business with over 40 years of continuous operation in San Diego County. The company distributes its own trademarked, branded,...
Cash Flow: $225,399
Cleanest Topless Nightclub Anywhere!
San Diego, CA
Fully operational topless nightclub in San Diego, CA includes liquor license, police permit to operate, fully staffed, fully equipped. Millions invested in top notch buildout, state of the art...
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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Cash Flow: $70,000
Hot Chicken and SmashBurger Restaurant Mission Valley
San Diego, CA
Hot Chickz is a popular and thriving hot chicken restaurant located in the heart of Mission Valley, California. Renowned for its mouthwatering, crispy, and flavorful chicken, Hot Chickz has become a...
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Cash Flow: $750,000
H&H Bagels
Franchise
Available Nationwide
New York City's most iconic bagel since 1972, now expanding nationwide. Major metropolitan areas are still available.
High-Traffic Coffee & Snack Shop - Prime Recreation Center Location
San Diego, CA
An established coffee and snack shop located within a recreational Center in San Diego. Strategically positioned in the center of the facility, the business benefits from constant foot traffic...
Cash Flow: $110,000
Fully Equipped Turnkey Opportunity - Mediterranean Restaurant
San Diego, CA
DO NOT TALK TO EMPLOYEES!! Email or call for a meeting Please. Established fast casual Mediterranean restaurant in prime Pacific Beach location with a strong brand presence, modern build out, and over...
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In-Demand Bakery | Immediate Income | Primed for Expansion
San Diego, CA
$175K Down | $220K Seller Financing Available This is a well-loved, high-demand specialty bakery in San Diego with strong brand recognition and a loyal, repeat customer base. A new owner steps into a...
Cash Flow: $129,203
Profitable Boba, Donut Shop for Sale, Hillcrest, San Diego, California
San Diego, CA
Profitable Boba & Donut Shop in Prime Hillcrest, San Diego – Turnkey & Cash-Flowing An excellent opportunity to acquire a profitable, established dessert and beverage concept in the heart of...
Cash Flow: $94,709
Egyptian Resturant
San Diego, CA
Well-established Egyptian restaurant and café situated in a high-traffic corridor near a major college campus, benefiting from constant student and neighborhood foot traffic. The business offers...
Cash Flow: $91,200
Bobby Panahi, MBA
BPRE
Serving San Diego County, CA
Sunset Advisors is a California business brokerage specializing in the confidential sale and acquisition of privately held businesses, with core expertise in construction sector, towing companies, transportation companies, gas stations, healthcare/hospice operations, laundromats, as well as restaurant and retail businesses. We represent sellers as well as buyers in complex transactions across the state, with a focus on operationally intensive and service-driven industries. Key highlights: • Specialized focus on gas station and convenience store transactions, including asset sales, lease negotiations, and coordination with landlords, franchisors, and fuel suppliers. • Extensive experience representing buyers and sellers of transportation businesses, including logistics, towing, and fleet-based service companies requiring licensing and operational due diligence. • Strong background in healthcare and hospice business transactions, navigating regulatory requirements, licensing, and confidential ownership transitions. • Proven track record in restaurant and retail business sales, including independent concepts and multi-unit operations, with expertise in lease assignments and landlord negotiations. • Comprehensive transaction management from valuation and confidential marketing through due diligence and closing, coordinating with attorneys, lenders, landlords, and escrow. • Statewide California coverage from a Southern California base, with expansion into the New York market coming soon, emphasizing discretion, responsive communication, and results-driven representation. For confidential inquiries, contact Sunset Advisors at 310-670-3800.
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Kitchen Catering commissary space cafe
San Diego, CA
Very Unique opportunity COMMISSARY KITCHEN WHOLESALE DREAM HUGE KITCHEN FULLY OPERATIONAL BY APPOINTMENT ONLY TEXT OR EMAIL AT FOR QUESTIONS ALL CLEAN IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION GOOD MAINTENANCE ON...
Fully Equipped Restaurant in Central San Diego
San Diego, CA
Currently operating as a popular pho restaurant, this business features a fully equipped commercial kitchen with a Type A1 hood, grease trap, fryers, 4-burner stove with oven, four stock pot burners,...
World Famous Bakery and Coffee Shops
San Diego, CA
Established World Famous Bakery and Coffee Shop Chain - 3 Prime San Diego Locations This exceptional multi-location coffee and bakery business has dominated the San Diego County market for 19 years,...
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PROFITABLE Coffee , Boba , Dessert shop, Hillcrest , San Diego, CA
San Diego, CA
Seize the opportunity to own a profitable dessert and beverage shop in the heart of Hillcrest, San Diego—one of the most vibrant and affluent neighborhoods in the city. Known for its high foot...
Cash Flow: $94,709
Profitable Established Upscale Japanese Fusion Restaurant
San Diego, CA
This premium Japanese fusion restaurant delivers an exceptional dining experience highlighted by high-quality sushi and innovative culinary creations. Situated in a vibrant and highly desirable dining...
Cash Flow: $190,911
Chocolate Bash
Franchise
Available Nationwide
The Chocolate Bash brand is beckoning entrepreneurial hopefuls who want a business with reasonable overhead, affordable start-up costs, impressive ROI, and sprawling market applicability.
Trendy Boba & Dessert Shop – Prime Location – Turnkey Opportunity
San Diego, CA
Step into this beautifully built-out boba and dessert shop located in a high-traffic shopping center with excellent visibility and parking. The store is fully equipped with modern fixtures, a...
Popular, Absentee Restaurant in Prime Location – San Diego
San Diego, CA
Popular Beer & Wine Bar and Restaurant in Prime Location – San Diego Rent: $7,662/month + $1,490 (Common Area) + $1,600 (Property Tax) + $136 (Insurance) Lease Terms: 4 years remaining, with an option...
Cash Flow: $79,974
Franchise Ramen Restaurant – Prime San Diego Area
San Diego, CA
Newly Built Gaslamp Bar/Restaurant For Sale
San Diego, CA
Multi Units Papa John's Restaurants
San Diego, CA
Convoy District restaurant location-41 lic.
San Diego, CA
Ocean Beach Restaurant For Sale w/ Beer & Wine License
San Diego, CA
Bar and Grill With 47 Type liquor License Downtown San Diego
San Diego, CA
Vibrant Dessert Cafe for Sale-High Traffic Location
San Diego, CA
Former Rubios loc. -super high traffic-corner space-full kitchen
San Diego, CA
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop
Franchise
Available in California
Downtown SD Mexican food or bring your concept
San Diego, CA
Fully Equipped Kitchen in Sorreto Valley
San Diego, CA
Gaslamp Restaurant / Bar For Sale with Type 47 ABC License
San Diego, CA
Profitable and Highly Rated Sushi Restaurant (SDE 180+)
San Diego, CA
High End Restaurant in Del Mar
San Diego, CA
Kona Ice
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Franchise QSR in San Diego Mall Food Court for sale. PRICE REDUCED
San Diego, CA
Pacific Beach Bar/Restaurant For Sale
San Diego, CA
Hookah Lounge for Sale
San Diego, CA
Turnkey Restaurant in High-Traffic San Diego Neighborhood
San Diego, CA
Well Established Cafe in the Convoy Business District
San Diego, CA
Ryan Roques
First Choice Business Brokers - Corona/Ontario Office
Serving San Diego County, CA
Established in 1994 and boasting a remarkable track record of facilitating transactions totaling over $12 billion, First Choice Business Brokers stands as a prominent force in the realm of business sales organizations within the United States. Our extensive network of seasoned Business Brokers spans across the nation, affording both Buyers and Sellers unparalleled support and expertise in their endeavors to buy or sell a business. As a proud member of one of the preeminent business broker organizations in the country, we bring to the table specialized knowledge and an arsenal of resources that are integral to ensuring the success of your transaction. Our core competencies encompass a wide spectrum of services, including comprehensive business valuations, skillful negotiation with prospective buyers, proficient buyer financing solutions, the creation of impactful marketing materials, and adept navigation through the intricacies of the Small Business Administration (SBA) loan process.
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Beautifully equipped restaurant near the Sports Arena
San Diego, CA
San Diego restaurant-Rent 2600/month-seller may finance!
San Diego, CA
Super high traffic-$2862 rent-ideal Mex Food location
San Diego, CA
Turnkey Sandwich Franchise – High-Traffic San Diego Location
San Diego, CA
Juice & Smoothie Franchise in North County San Diego County
San Diego, CA
Anchor Bar
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Established Asian Restaurant with ABC 41 License
San Diego, CA
Own Your Coastal Community Dream!
San Diego, CA
High-Volume Pinkberry San Diego, CA - Fashion Valley Shopping Mall!
San Diego, CA
Rare Turnkey Restaurant Opportunity in the Heart of San Diego
San Diego, CA
Busy Greek & Fusion Food Truck Biz – Great Brand & Growth Potential
San Diego, CA
Wayback Burgers
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Buy or Sell a Restaurant in San Diego, CA
Food and restaurant businesses are among the most common businesses bought and sold on BizBuySell. Whether you are a buyer or a seller, it is helpful to have some context on the local market. To provide that context, we have analyzed restaurant for sale listings in San Diego and aggregated financial data to help you compare and evaluate individual restaurant businesses.
Market Snapshot
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Number of Businesses Analyzed |
79 |
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Median Asking Price |
$190,250 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$480,000 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$96,000 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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San Diego, CA Restaurant Valuation Multiples
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Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
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Lower Quartile |
0.25 |
1.63 |
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Median |
0.41 |
2.00 |
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Upper Quartile |
0.65 |
2.31 |
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Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
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Restaurant Business Valuation Multiples and Financial Benchmarks
FAQs
How much does it cost to buy a restaurant in San Diego?
The median asking price for restaurants in San Diego, CA is $190,250. However, prices can range significantly higher or lower depending on location, size, type, and the financial health of the business.
How much do restaurant owners earn?
Median revenue of restaurant businesses listed for sale in San Diego is $480,000, while the median reported owner’s discretionary earnings is $96,000. Earnings can vary greatly depending on the type of restaurant, location, management efficiency, and market demand.
How are restaurants in San Diego valued?
Most business owners (and buyers) will start by applying earnings and revenue multiples to the businesses reported financials. This way buyers and sellers can gauge the value of a restaurant business relative to its peers in the market.
Based on our most recent analysis of San Diego restaurant business listings, revenue multiples range from 0.25 to 0.65, with the median at 0.41. Earnings multiples range from 1.63 to 2.31, with the median at 2.00. This means restaurants in San Diego are valued, on average, around 0.41 times annual revenue, and 2 times annual owner earnings.
On average, businesses sell for about 80-90% of asking price, so valuation multiples based on active listings tend to be higher than closed sale multiples.
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