Pleasanton, CA
Own a Thriving Sourdough company Franchise in Pleasanton, CA! Exciting opportunity to acquire a successful Sourdough co franchise in the heart of Pleasanton! This established business is known for its...
California Restaurants and Food Businesses For Sale
Market Info
Own a Thriving Sourdough company Franchise in Pleasanton CA
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$350,000
$75,000 Down, SBA Loan Pre-Approved – Upscale Restaurant & Bar
San Bernardino County, CA
$75,000 Down, SBA Loan Pre-Approved – Upscale Restaurant & Cocktail Bar – Enviable Location with Patio RRC# 5071 Location: San Bernardino County Description: Priced at $525,000 & Pre-approved for a...
$525,000
Cash Flow: $123,000
9660 Hageman Rd
Bakersfield, CA
Turn key full service restaurant in a prime location in Bakersfield, CA. This beautiful restaurant offers exceptional ambience and dining experience. Liquor license included, fully equipped commercial...
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$399,000
5 Star Gelato Shop & Pastry Café
Riverside County, CA
This well-established dessert café offers a rare opportunity to acquire a beloved brand known for its artisan gelato, specialty pastries, and premium coffee offerings. Located in a desirable area of...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $26,768
Established Franchise Chicken Fast Food restaurant in Fresno County
Fresno County, CA
Established Franchise Chicken Fast Food restaurant in Fresno County Gross sales are $575,000 yearly 2,400 Sf space with patio Rent is $8,000 a month including NNN There is no beer and wine license but...
$350,000
Fusion Boba Tea, Smoothie, Snacks, Coffee Cafe House in SoCal
Los Angeles County, CA
Here’s a fantastic opportunity to acquire two highly acclaimed, award winning fusion tea house cafe’s with a fusion of flavored coffee, fruit smoothie, boba tea, and fruity tea drinks and snack shops...
$325,000
Cash Flow: $87,631
Profitable Northern California Kettle Corn Business For Sale
Nevada County, CA
This established kettle corn business has a strong presence in the Grass Valley, Nevada City and Metro Sacramento area with an active market that extends to a one hour radius around Grass Valley. This...
$207,000
Cash Flow: $47,000
Popular Cookie Cafe, Turn Key profitable operation
Los Angeles, CA
This is an exceptional turnkey opportunity in Los Angeles' thriving coffee and bakery market. Established in 2016, this profitable operation has built a loyal customer base through handmade products...
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$125,000
Cash Flow: $35,000
Established Sushi Restaurant – Prime Location – Owner Sale
Los Angeles, CA
Prime Woodland Hills Lounge / Bar / Venue for Sale Turnkey luxury cocktail lounge and bar situated in a prime Woodland Hills location, offering exceptional versatility and immediate operational...
$120,000
Pizza NY style Great location easy operation Turnkey, price reduced
El Segundo, CA
Established NY style Pizza since 2001, New Pizza oven, all equipment in good condition, Type 1 Hood Walk in box, front counter display, free training, recipes, logo all equipment included owner...
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$275,000
FranchiseCapriotti's Sandwich Shop
Available in California
With an AUV of $843,484 and over 25% of our restaurants over $1.1M, franchise partners are experiencing record openings in new markets almost weekly. 90% of Capriotti's franchise partners are multi-unit developers.
$250,000
See More FranchisesTurn-Key Sushi Kiosks for Sale – 2 Profitable Locations in Indio, CA
Indio, CA
For Sale: Two Profitable Sushi Kiosks in High-Traffic Supermarkets Turnkey Business Opportunity – Perfect for Owner-Operators or Passive Investors About the Opportunity Step into ownership of two...
$50,000
Cash Flow: $16,450
Restaurant Business for Sale in City of Oxnard, (Standalone Building)
Oxnard, CA
Seize the rare opportunity to own a well-established and popular full-service restaurant in the heart of Oxnard, featuring a Type 41 ABC license (beer & wine) and operating out of a standalone...
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$370,000
Cash Flow: $240,000
*****PRICE REDUCTION $275K-Rare Type 48 Bar For Sale*****
$275,000
San Diego, CA
Well Established Turn-Key Cafe
Fallbrook, CA
Elegant cafe with European flair in beautiful downtown Fallbrook. A local favorite with well established clientele for 22 years. Specializing in soups, salads & sandwiches. All complimented by a wide...
6
$68,000
Profitable Pizza Resturant for Sale $600K+ Annual Seles
Glendale, CA
SLASH Pizza for Sale!!! ONE of a kind of Pizza Restaurant Business at city of Glendale and Block away from City of Burbank, that is providing Quality Food in the neighborhood. Location As a key of...
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$350,000
Cash Flow: $180,000
Felizardo Gaxiola
First Choice Business Brokers - Excellence Team
Serving Riverside County, CA
First Choice Business Brokers has grown to become one of the largest organizations in the U.S. specializing in business sales. We have listed and managed the sale of over $8 billion in businesses for sale. Buyers and sellers alike can enjoy the accessibility and expertise of a national network of professional business brokers and the largest inventory of businesses available for sale. Our Inland Empire team will help you thru all the steps to sell or buy a business as a part of your business plan. We are a brokerage firm that will guide you from a business valuation to each milestone of the process and back you up as a legal shield avoiding risks and becoming your negotiator for this new lifetime decision. In summary, if you have a business you would like to sell or are ready to buy a business, the First Choice Inland Empire team would be proud to be your “First Choice” for buyer or seller representation, we genuinely care and understand the plans you have for YOU and your loved ones. We create opportunities for people: The Business Brokerage core business is actually a “people business” first and foremost, and we understand this. We create business opportunities that deliver value for people’s life. We are experts on the process: With a combination of business finance, marketing and operations, we highlight the real value that business buyers and sellers’ demand. From initial strategic exit planning through valuation, acquisition and marketing to closing the deal. Structuring, negotiating and closing deals: Our transactions are life-changing for the business owners, their families and employees. We understand the “psychology of the deal” and the emotions that come with it. We manage all the implications so you can experience a smooth process. It’s about knowing the true value of your company: We understand your business and its true value in order to present the opportunity to strategic buyers that are looking for your specific true value, and therefore willing to pay more. Formulation of the right strategy involves experience.
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Established Subway Franchise, Easy to Operate, Turnkey Operation
Orange County, CA
Established Subway franchise located in a busy, high-visibility area with steady walk-in and local customer traffic. This well-known sandwich shop has been recently remodeled to meet the latest Subway...
$149,000
Cash Flow: $61,567
Cross to La Sierra University, Well Established Teriyaki Restaurant.
La Sierra, CA
High profit Korean and Japanese Style Teriyaki Restaurant near by La Sierra University in Riverside CA. Well known in the Area , Main corrido of La Sierra Area. Owner will retire . Seller will train...
$230,000
Cash Flow: $144,000
Beach Hut Deli Established Franchise since 2006 in Natomas, CA
Sacramento, CA
When Troy was 19, he opened a deli near Folsom Lake in Granite Bay, CA. His signature sandwich, the Surfin’ Bird, was created the day he decided to add cream cheese to his classic turkey bacon and...
$250,000
High Volume Asian fusion restaurant for sale in Fremont large mall
Fremont, CA
Asian fusion restaurant for sale in Fremont large strip mall with plenty of parking. There outdoor patio for more seating. Average gross income a month is $85,000-$90,000. Lease amount is $19,670...
$299,000
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 $800,000 in annual revenue....
$600,000
Franchise810 Entertainment
Available Nationwide
810 is an upscale bowling, entertainment and dining experience where friends and family gather to be social, friendly competition and great food.
$650,000
See More FranchisesProfitable Specialty Coffee Shop Turnkey Operation & Seamless Takeover
Diamond Bar, CA
Step into a fully established specialty coffee business with a loyal customer base and a brand built for growth. Since opening in 2022, this café has experienced strong revenue growth year over year,...
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$188,000
1,700sf Franchise Rice Yogurt Shop
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Franchise fee is already included in the sales price and there is no additional franchise payment. Owner is the only person works in the shop....
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$68,000
Frozen Yogurt Business
$465,000
Ventura County, CA
Turn-Key Restaurant w/Full Build & Large Patio
Valencia, CA
Located in a well anchored shopping center of North Valencia, this fully built out space is outfitted with all of the necessary kitchen equipment and infrastructure to run a successful restaurant. It...
$129,000
European-Inspired Wine & Cheese Bistro
Long Beach, CA
Step into an award-winning Wine and Cheese Bistro that blends the charm of a European-style café with the energy of Long Beach’s thriving Bixby Knolls district. This highly rated bistro has become a...
$120,000
Flourishing restaurant in Berkeley mkt
Alameda County, CA
Famous restaurant with gross sales $634,528 in 2024. Size: 2500 plus seating outside Total seating - 100 (In and out) Rent- 6,498/mo including NNN Lease - 5 plus 5 years Current lease ending - May...
$475,000
Pizza Shop with Beer & Wine License
San Bernardino County, CA
This established pizza restaurant offers a rare opportunity to own a turnkey operation in a thriving Grocery Store-anchored shopping center in Upland, California. With a beer and wine license already...
$150,000
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,...
$429,999
Cash Flow: $273,283
High Foot Traffic & Popular Mall Based Fresh Fruit And Juice Kiosk
Ontario, CA
easy to run and popular juice bar in Ontario mills mall. Great margins and strong sales we profit on average 1300+ per week . The business can be even more profitable if it is owner operated. if you...
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$75,000
Cash Flow: $91,000
JUICE BAR FOR SALE | Absentee-Owned Opportunity in Prime Modesto
Modesto, CA
This is a turnkey franchise juice bar operating under a nationally recognized health and wellness brand, situated in a high-traffic retail location in Modesto. The menu features proven products,...
$349,000
Cash Flow: $70,489
FranchiseMoe's Southwest Grill
Available Nationwide
Moe's Southwest Grill® is authentic, adventurous and all-around fun. Our passion has made us the go-to brand for Southwestern fare and one of the most recognized fast-casual Mexican restaurant franchises available. We're the ideal choice for franchise owners interested in building a loyal following in their market while embracing their own independent spirit.
$300,000
See More FranchisesMediterranean and Burger Restaurant
Riverside County, CA
Beautiful , Fully Equipped Mediterranean , Remodeled Quick-Service Restaurant with Established Customers located in a busy commercial area of Temecula CA. Known for its delicious , shawarma, and...
$400,000
Cash Flow: $222,000
Boba Tea Shop in Rancho Cucamonga
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Established Boba Tea Shop in Rancho Cucamonga This boba tea shop, operating since 2018, presents an excellent opportunity for a buyer seeking to open a boba shop that is already built out with...
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$89,000
Restaurant for Sale – Brentwood
$100,000
Brentwood, CA
Burger joint for sale in El Cerrito shopping center
El Cerrito, CA
Here's your chance to own a popular hamburger restaurant in the bustling El Cerrito shopping center in California. This thriving business is situated in a prime location, nestled amongst top-tier...
$150,000
Turnkey Restaurant & Bar for Sale
Hawthorne, CA
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a profitable, turnkey restaurant and bar for sale in Hawthorne, California. Tapville Social – Hawthorne is a modern self-pour taproom and full-service...
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$575,000
FranchiseAnchor Bar
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.
$350,000
See More FranchisesSubway Franchise - Priced Below Asset Value with Growth Potenial
Sacramento, CA
Act quickly to take advantage of this competitively priced Subway franchise opportunity. Serious inquiries only. This franchise is offered below the assessed FF&E value of $38,000 (per the 2025...
$22,000
Glendale Historic Bar for Sale
Glendale, CA
Perfect little neighborhood bar, dating back to prohibition! Great clientele & staff. Full line of liquor, no kitchen!! Already a success and fully renovated, this little bar makes for easy extra...
$550,000
Turn-Key Coffee Shop & Bookstore – Beloved Community Staple for 20+yr
Lake County, CA
Turn-Key Coffee Shop & Bookstore for Sale – A Beloved Community Staple for Over 20 Years Nestled in the heart of the downtown Cobb area, this charming coffee shop and bookstore presents a rare...
$250,000
Cash Flow: $49,774
High-Volume Baja Fresh with Baja Fresh 2.0 Upgrade
Los Angeles County, CA
Exceptional Baja Fresh opportunity in a prime, walkable neighborhood with strong local demand. This location generated $1.31M in annual sales, well above the system average, of $911k reflecting its...
$500,000
Cash Flow: $183,781
Estab Charleys Cheesesteak, Turnkey & Profitable San Fernando Valley!
Los Angeles County, CA
Great opportunity to own a well-established Charleys Cheesesteaks franchise in a busy, high-traffic location in the San Fernando Valley. This popular fast-casual brand is known nationwide for fresh,...
$599,000
Leigh Apodaca
The Apodaca Group at Compass
Serving Orange County, CA
The Apodaca Group, in partnership with Compass Commercial, offers invaluable assistance to entrepreneurs aiming to sell their small businesses. Our team excels in identifying suitable buyers and ensuring seamless transitions for all parties involved, making us an attractive option for business owners contemplating a sale. Should you be exploring the sale of your business and require support in locating the ideal purchaser, we invite you to connect with The Apodaca Group. This collaborative effort could prove to be a highly advantageous stride in your journey. Leveraging our team's capacity to engage with a diverse pool of potential candidates on a daily basis potentially enhances the probability of discovering the perfect buyer for your enterprise. If you have any specific questions, feel free to ask! Give us a call today!
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Turnkey Business Opportunity
West Covina, CA
Established restaurant business located in West Covina, California, offering an immediate turnkey opportunity in a prime high-traffic location with excellent visibility. This fully operational...
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$200,000
Cash Flow: $4,000
Ice Cream Shop for Sale
Fremont, CA
Cauldron Ice Cream Franchise for Sale – Turnkey Opportunity in Prime Location Step into a well-established Cauldron Ice Cream franchise — a brand known for its signature puffle cones, artisan ice...
$160,000
Pick Up Pizza Nets $140,000, $200,000 Dn. Owner Fin. rent 1,368/mo
$340,000
Bakersfield, CA
Chocolate Dessert Shop
Sacramento, CA
Beloved, high-end chocolate boutique specializing in handcrafted gourmet chocolates, artisanal desserts, and custom gift collections. Located in a prime retail mall the business has built a loyal...
$200,000
Cash Flow: $15,000
Fast Food Restaurant - Beer & Wine - High Gross/Net -City of Calabasas
Calabasas, CA
Great opportunity to own an attractive, high gross, high net, restaurant with beer & wine(ABC-Type 41) license in very desirable City of Calabasas. Please note, that this business with ample seating...
$385,000
Cash Flow: $256,694
FranchiseJuice It Up!
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
See More Franchises$260K Owner Earnings – Multi-Unit Franchise Resale, Low Overhead,
Orange County, CA
Thriving multi-unit franchise resale with two established locations in prime Orange County markets. Combined annual revenue exceeds $1.28 million with owner earnings of approximately $260K. Both...
$590,000
Cash Flow: $260,000
Established Restaurant – Strong Net, Not Chef-Dependent
Fremont, CA
? Turnkey Restaurant for Sale – Fremont, CA (Main Road Location) ? A rare opportunity to take over a fully equipped, profitable restaurant located on a busy main road in Fremont with excellent...
$450,000
Cash Flow: $240,000
Turnkey Japanese Restaurant in Prime Chino Location
Chino, CA
This is an exceptional opportunity to acquire a beautifully built, profitable Japanese restaurant located at one of Chino’s busiest intersections—Pipeline and Grand Avenue. The business opened in...
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$150,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
Established Tam's Burger with 25+ Years of Proven Success!
Los Angeles, CA
Incredible opportunity to own a well-established fast-food restaurant serving the community for over 25 years! Located in a high-traffic area with excellent visibility and easy access, this turnkey...
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$200,000
Five Guys - 9 Units with territory rights
Pleasant Hill, CA
Five Guys, 9 Units located in California. Purchase price includes territory rights, along with the ability to either include or exclude a newly opened 10th location. The first Five Guys restaurant...
$5,900,000
Cash Flow: $1,119,039
Successful and Established Poke Restaurant
Rocklin, CA
We are a Veteran owned semi-to-fast casual restaurant serving fresh "poke style" entrees over your choice of warm rice or mixed greens paired with a variety of customized toppings and house made...
4
$199,990
Krispy Krunchy Chicken (Prime Location)
Pittsburg, CA
Established Krispy Krunchy Chicken franchise in prime Pittsburg, CA location, successfully operating since 2020. This well-positioned restaurant specializes in fresh HALAL Cajun fried chicken,...
6
$299,000
Specialty Retail Franchise Resale – Coastal San Diego County
San Diego County, CA
Established specialty retail franchise offering unique and high-demand products that combine food, gifting, and celebration. This location has been operating for over 7 years in a desirable...
$200,000
Cash Flow: $109,000
“High-Growth Franchise Opportunity – Established Pizzeria with Seller
Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional opportunity to acquire an established Big Mama’s & Papa’s Pizzeria franchise located in the heart of Granada Hills’ Old Granada Village Business District. This well-recognized neighborhood...
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$300,000
Cash Flow: $50,000
FranchiseLe Macaron
Available in California
Bring the joy of French indulgence to your community—macarons, espresso, pastries, and more—supported by a franchise family dedicated to your success.
$100,000
See More FranchisesBuy or Sell a Restaurant Business in California
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 California and aggregated financial data to help you compare and evaluate individual restaurant businesses.
Market Snapshot
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Number of Businesses Analyzed |
1,825 |
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Median Asking Price |
$282,000 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$660,000 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$120,000 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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California Restaurant Valuation Multiples
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Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
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Lower Quartile |
0.29 |
1.91 |
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Median |
0.42 |
2.50 |
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Upper Quartile |
0.60 |
3.33 |
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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 California?
The median asking price for restaurants in California is $282,000. 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?
The median reported discretionary earnings for restaurant businesses listed for sale in California is $120,000. Earnings can vary greatly depending on the type of restaurant, location, management efficiency, and market demand.
How are restaurants in California 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 California restaurant business listings, revenue multiples range from 0.29 to 0.60, with the median at 0.42. Earnings multiples range from 1.91 to 3.33, with the median at 2.50. This means restaurants in California are valued, on average, around 0.42 times annual revenue, and/or 2.50 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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