Rosemead, CA
SDE: YTD-September 2025 - $69,944 AND WILL INCREASE AFTER OCT, NOV, DEC. SF: 851sf Base rent: $2,497 NET: $790 Total rent: $3,227; annual increases are 2.5% Utilities: $961 California lottery sales...
California Restaurants and Food Businesses For Sale
Market Info
BOBA Coffee & Tea//Chinese Bakery// Coffee Shop with CA Lottery!
$99,000
Cash Flow: $69,944
Centrally Located Kitchen Opportunity
San Diego, CA
This business presents a strategic acquisition opportunity for a buyer seeking immediate operational continuity with the flexibility to expand or rebrand. The 1,200 square foot retail and production...
$49,000
Zen’s Tea House Norwalk Cafe established 2019
Norwalk, CA
Zen’s Tea House, a well-known name in the Southern California tea industry, is offering its Norwalk location for acquisition. This thriving Cafe / Retail space is an ideal opportunity for...
5
$99,999
Cash Flow: $120,000
Bar - Type 48
Oakland, CA
Established Bar business in nice neighborhood of Oakland. Great location, Condition and opportunity....
$198,000
Softserve Ice Cream and Taiyaki-High Traffic, Loyal Customer Base,
Sacramento, CA
ESTABLISHED SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM AND TAIYAKI SHOP - NATOMAS, CA Rare opportunity to acquire a thriving soft serve ice cream and taiyaki franchise in one of Natomas's busiest plazas. This established...
2
$160,000
Jimmy Johns
Delano, CA
Established Jimmy John's franchise opportunity in Delano, CA featuring a prime retail corridor location with excellent visibility and strong daytime traffic from nearby schools and business centers....
6
$249,000
Ice Cream and Cookies A+ location
Orange County, CA
This is an easy-to-run, trend-driven concept with a strong UVP (similar to Crumbl Cookies) This is an excellent opportunity for a true turn-key operation, already built out, staffed, and running...
$250,000
Authentic Greek & Moroccan Restaurant – Strong Sales & Loyal Following
Castro Valley, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire one of the East Bay’s most beloved Mediterranean restaurants, known for its authentic Greek and Moroccan-inspired dishes, warm ambiance, and glowing local reputation. With...
$250,000
Cash Flow: $119,791
Prime Pizza Franchise Location – $75K SDE
Sutter Creek, CA
Turnkey opportunity to own a freshly remodeled pizza franchise location in California's beautiful Gold Country region. Completely renovated in early 2025 with state-of-the-art equipment and modern...
$299,000
Cash Flow: $75,041
Sandwich Shop in Prime Downtown Location
Santa Clara County, CA
This charming downtown sandwich shop, located in an affluent Valley community, enjoys great foot traffic and is within a few blocks of the local high school. In addition to sandwiches, it also serves...
$198,000
FranchisePure Green Franchise
Available in California
One of the fastest-growing juice bar franchises in the United States
$100,000
See More FranchisesAuthentic 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
Cash Flow: $85,000
Established Boba Tea Shop with 8 ft Hood, Snack Offerings
San Jose, CA
An excellent opportunity to acquire a popular Boba Tea shop in a bustling shopping plaza on Branham Lane in San Jose. The store is 1,509 square feet, offering enough space for customer seating and a...
$168,000
Established Pizzeria in a Great Location!
$199,000
Monterey County, CA
High Potential Indian Restaurant
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...
$275,000
Turn Key Shabu Restaurant – Prime SSF Location – High Volume
South San Francisco, CA
Location: San Francisco Bay Area (Exact location disclosed upon NDA) Asking Price: $350,000 (Business Sale) Gross Revenue: Approx. $1,000,000 Rent: $14,000/month (including NNN) Size: 3,200 sq. ft....
$350,000
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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Exclusive Clause Sichuan Fusion in Richmond Plaza
Richmond, CA
A well-established and highly rated Sichuan fusion restaurant is now available for sale. Located in the bustling Pacific East Mall in Richmond, CA, this restaurant benefits from high foot traffic,...
$360,000
Cash Flow: $120,000
Boba Tea and Snack Shop in SF
San Francisco, CA
Turnkey Café/Restaurant with Full Kitchen – Strong Lease – Near Major College Location: San Francisco (High Traffic Area near CCSF) Asking Price: $150,000 Gross Revenue (2024): $400,000 Rent:...
$150,000
Thriving Mediterranean Restaurant – Prime South OC Location
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...
6
$265,000
Beautiful & Up-beat Restaurant in Sherman Oaks/Up-beat Town
Sherman Oaks, CA
Nice off-street from Ventura Blvd., in upbeat Town. The first impression customers have is a pleasant surprise: good Sushi at a reasonable price, along with a wide variety of choices on the menu....
2
$150,000
Restaurant / family entertainment center
Arroyo Grande, CA
Build your own Burgers and Fries restaurant. Only place that offers 10 types of french-fries and an assortment of toppings to put on both the hamburgers and french-fries. been open 2 1/2 years and it...
6
$210,000
FranchiseSlice House
Available in California
Slice House by Tony Gemignani - - A World Champion Pizza Maker's Franchise
$250,000
See More FranchisesMotivated Seller, Corner Prime Location!
San Francisco, CA
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Turnkey restaurant opportunity in one of San Francisco’s most vibrant and safe neighborhoods — the Marina/Cow Hollow district. This prime corner lot offers unbeatable...
5
$150,000
TURNKEY Coffee / Cafe Shop For Sale
Spring Valley, CA
Turnkey café opportunity! This shop is a local favorite, known for its quality coffee, delicious desserts, breakfast, and deli options. With a loyal customer base and prime location, it's ready for a...
$179,999
Two Turnkey Turlock Restaurants For Sale!
$495,000
Turlock, CA
Turnkey Health & Wellness Juice / Acai Bar with Strong Cash Flow
San Bernardino County, CA
Business Description Step into one of Southern California’s most vibrant industries, the booming health, nutrition, and wellness café sector. This turn-key, positive cash-flow juice and wellness brand...
3
$449,000
Cash Flow: $180,000
One of a kind Coffee Shop with 2 locations
Yucaipa, CA
This Coffee Shop is a cozy, one-of-a-kind café where great coffee meets a cinematic, immersive vibe. With two locations serving San Bernardino and Riverside County, it’s a welcoming spot for movie...
$625,000
Turnkey Restaurant Opportunity
Rowland Heights, CA
Turnkey restaurant opportunity in Diamond Plaza, Rowland Heights. 2,124 SF with lease through Dec. 2027 plus 5-year option. Prime high-traffic location with strong visibility. Monthly rent $11,747.09...
6
$168,888
Restaurant, Bar & Live Entertainment
Riverside County, CA
This Restaurant & Bar is a beloved local hotspot known for its delicious food and vibrant atmosphere and located in a convenient area with good visibility and accessibility. This popular venue offers...
$249,000
Profitable Sushi Restaurant for Sale in Prime Location
Rancho Mirage, CA
Profitable Sushi Restaurant for Sale in Prime Location This established sushi restaurant presents an exceptional opportunity in Rancho Mirage, California's thriving dining market. Operating...
6
$260,000
Uncle Chai Thailand Street Food
Rancho Mirage, CA
For sale: Uncle Chai, a charming Thai restaurant located in the beautiful city of Rancho Mirage, CA. Situated on the highly trafficked Hwy 111, just minutes away from the luxurious Ritz Carlton hotel,...
$370,000
Cash Flow: $225,616
Sandwich Franchise - 100% Employee Run - Low Rent - High Net
San Bernardino County, CA
Great opportunity to own a premium, low rent, 100% absentee owned, 100% employee run, Sandwich Franchise. Please note, that this desirable sandwich franchisees is located inside a large high...
$350,000
Cash Flow: $145,330
FranchiseSloan's Ice Cream
Available in California
With Average Unit Volumes over $1.1M, life is sweet as a Sloan's franchisee. Since 1999, Sloan’s has operated under a singular mission: Providing the sweetest and most unique dessert experience to our customers. Over the past 20+ years, Sloan’s has continued to design and refine our image and products to create the best possible memories for the young and the young at heart.
$180,000
See More FranchisesEstablished restaraunt in Heavenly Village
South Lake Tahoe, CA
Creative Crêpes is a charming, counter-serve crêperie specializing in a wide array of both sweet and savory crêpes. Located in Heavenly Village, we offer a perfect quick bite or a relaxing meal with...
$235,000
Cash Flow: $140,000
Iconic 50-Year Sandwich Shop-Decades of Success
Los Angeles County, CA
A beloved neighborhood sandwich shop located near the border of Orange and Los Angeles County is now available for acquisition. Established nearly 50 years ago, this local landmark is known for its...
$165,000
Cash Flow: $102,000
High-Volume Coastal Restaurant with ABC Type 47 License
$2,395,000
Monterey County, CA
Cocktail bar/food since 1932
Los Angeles County, CA
For the first time in decades, this 93-year-old landmark cocktail bar and restaurant is available for acquisition. Known for its rich history, strong reputation, and loyal customer base, the business...
$425,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
High Volume Chicken Wing Restaurant
Los Angeles County, CA
An exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established and highly profitable chicken wing restaurant located in a high-traffic area of Los Angeles County. Known for its bold flavors, loyal customer...
$419,000
Cash Flow: $223,000
FranchiseWayback Burgers
Available Nationwide
We have 170+ fast casual restaurants worldwide, a testament to our commitment to training and supporting our franchisees. Franchise with Wayback Burgers today!
$250,000
See More FranchisesProfitable Chinese Restaurant
Los Angeles County, CA
This well-established sit-down Chinese restaurant has been a beloved part of the local community for more than 20 years, earning a strong reputation for consistent quality and smooth, straightforward...
$349,000
Cash Flow: $236,000
Franchised Juice Bar - 100% Employee Run - Upscale Pasadena Area
Pasadena, CA
Franchised juice bar a well-established, 100% absentee owned and 100% employee operated, turn key, in very desirable and upscale Pasadena Area, County of Los Angeles. Please note, that this desirable...
$125,000
Cash Flow: $88,460
Cole's French Dip - Sale Pending
Los Angeles, CA
Oldest restaurant in Los Angeles that was established in 1908. After a $1.6 million restoration in 2008, Cole's French Dip was once again revived. This classic restaurant and bar continues with a cool...
$500,000
Historic Marin Deli - $295K Revenue - Health Dept Already Approved!
San Rafael, CA
Historic Marin County Deli - 56-Year Legacy Business Opportunity Established in 1969, this iconic San Rafael deli has served the Marin community for over five decades, building an exceptional...
3
$126,000
Cash Flow: $73,603
Prime Downtown LA Restaurant with Hard Liquor License CUP approved!
Los Angeles, CA
Established restaurant opportunity in prime downtown Los Angeles location featuring a coveted hard liquor license approved on CUP. This beautifully updated 2,276 square foot space sits on a...
2
$149,000
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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Lucrative Cocktail Bar – #1 Hot Spot in San Lorenzo – Absentee Owner
San Lorenzo, CA
Rare chance to own a trendy, profitable bar located in the absolute hot spot of San Lorenzo. This modern lounge has already become a go-to nightlife destination for locals who love good drinks, good...
$275,000
Cash Flow: $146,753
Profitable Sandwich & Ice Cream Shop — Turnkey, Semi-Absentee
Placer County, CA
A well-established, profitable sandwich and ice cream combo store. This well-known sandwich brand currently has 32 locations in the greater Sacramento, Reno and Bay area -- plus locations in Arizona,...
$185,000
Cash Flow: $42,466
PROFITABLE Coffee , Boba , Dessert shop, Hillcrest , San Diego, CA
$128,000
San Diego, CA
West LA Taco Shop – $600K Rev – Absentee Run – Whole Foods Opening
Los Angeles, CA
Operating Taco Shop – West Los Angeles - Location: Busy shopping center near Trader Joe’s, Starbucks, and Pizza Hut - Lease Terms: 4+ years remaining | $6,500/month | $15K deposit - Turnkey Operation:...
$49,888
San Gabriel Valley. Azusa
Los Angeles County, CA
We’re selling our Juice Bar franchise in,California because our family has moved out of state to Washington, and it’s become difficult to manage the business from a distance. We’ve loved being a part...
$139,000
FranchiseTeriyaki Madness
Available Nationwide
Our food is addictive and our concept is fresh!
$200,000
See More FranchisesBubble Tea Franchise – Absentee-Owned,full-kitchen and low rent
Sacramento County, CA
This established bubble tea franchise presents an exceptional turnkey investment opportunity in Sacramento County's thriving market. Operating successfully since 2008, this 1,494 square foot location...
$465,000
Two-Location Brewery & Tasting Room Opportunity
San Diego County, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire an established brewery and tasting room (two locations) with over nine years of successful operation and a loyal customer following. Included in the sale is a...
$699,000
Round Table - California
San Mateo County, CA
Longstanding location and well known brand. Franchisor requires $500K net worth and $200K liquid....
$400,000
Cash Flow: $76,473
Restaurant & Full Bar in the Heart of Castro – Type 47 License Include
San Francisco, CA
This turnkey restaurant and full bar presents an exceptional opportunity in San Francisco's vibrant Castro District. The establishment comes fully equipped with a valuable Type 47 full liquor license,...
$799,000
Prime Restaurant Location - Anaheim Platinum Triangle
Anaheim, CA
• Non’s Restaurant is located in the Famous Platinum Triangle serving Vietnamese food and specialty drinks • Operate as Vietnamese Food or open your choice of Cuisine Restaurant • Densely Populated...
$160,000
Juices & Smoothie Bar
Montclair, CA
This established health and nutrition café in Southern California is known for its creative and wholesome recipe alternatives that put a healthy twist on traditional favorites. With a focus on fresh...
$59,000
Brewery and Winery For Sale
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Internationally recognized brewery with cozy taproom. Focusing on specialty products has allowed us opportunities for export, in addition to local sales. Over $300k in inventory ready for sale and...
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$250,000
Neighborhood Cafe with European Flair
Santa Monica, CA
Established Cafe in Santa Monica offering Specialty Coffee and Tea beverages. Serving light food and shipped in Pastries and Desserts and Cookies. Open 7am until 2pm every day except Sundays. Owner...
5
$90,000
Truly master piece of ownership " Sushi Restaurant"
Thousand Oaks, CA
Once you enter the Restaurant, you'll feel special and classy. Most of the customers are repeat customers from the family generation. The high-quality interior and top-class implementation make it the...
$120,000
FranchiseChurch's Texas Chicken
Available in California
QSR Multi-Unit Franchise Opportunity
$500,000
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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