Westminster, CA
$220,000
California Restaurants and Food Businesses For Sale
Market Info
Profitable Turnkey Boba Tea Drinks – Prime High Traffic Location
Japanese Sushi Restaurant in Moorpark
Moorpark, CA
$600,000
Chinese restaurant is in an upscale neighborhood- a reasonable rent
Los Gatos, CA
$238,000
Branded pizza restaurant for sale near UC Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
$195,000
Vietnamese street food + Boba restaurant for sale in Sacramento l
Sacramento, CA
$110,000
Asian BBQ and hot pot restaurant for sale in SF outer sunset
San Francisco, CA
$248,000
Japanese and Korean Fusion restaurant for sale near Airport and Casino
San Bruno, CA
$268,000
Quick Service Cafe (Boba & Food)
Riverside, CA
$225,000
Only 50K Down! Seller Financing! Growing Popular To Go Pizza Franchise
Fresno, CA
$129,000
Popular Take Out Pizza Franchise, Owner Operator Can Net $165,043!
Fresno, CA
$599,000
Well-established and profitable SF Peninsula Business For Sale
San Carlos, CA
$600,000
Rolled Ice-cream & Bubble Waffle
Van Nuys, CA
$429,000
Thriving Restaurant in Prime Sacramento Location
Sacramento, CA
$155,000
Prime Opportunity: Retail Condominium with Operating Franchise
$1,100,000
San Francisco, CA
Established in a Thriving Location
Sacramento, CA
$85,000
For Sale: Subway Sandwich Franchise - Located In Busy Plaza - Jackson
Jackson, CA
$120,000
Alan Stahl
Future In Site Realty
Serving Ventura County, CA
Alan Stahl has worked in the investment world for more than 50 years. He started his career running one of the most successful municipal and government bond firms over the course of 30 years, after which, in 1992, he founded Future In-Site Realty Associates, Inc. This company became a cornerstone for developing and leasing more than 75 preschools, as well as nearly 2,500 multi family units, and senior-housing projects. Since 1992, Alan has been recognized as one of the most knowledgeable brokers in the child care industry. He personally owned and operated two PreSchools over 18 years, and managed to develop, buy, sell, lease and renegotiate more than 40 child care leases for clients such as Kindercare, Tutor Time, The Learning Experience, and boutique Montessori preschools.
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Popular Gourmet Sandwich Shop with Beer and Wine Close to Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz County, CA
$448,000
Well-Established Commercial Bakery
Orange County, CA
$250,000
Waterfront Asian Restaurant w/ Full Sushi Bar & Full Liquor Bar
Long Beach, CA
$1,500,000
Restaurant Opportunity In Marina District of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
$150,000
Jimboy’s Restaurant, Asset sale on Marconi Ave.
Sacramento, CA
$69,000
Mars Bar/Restaurant – Iconic SoMa Venue w/ Full Liquor & Entertainment
San Francisco, CA
$400,000
"SF Downtown Berkeley" Restaurant for Sale in PRIME Location!
Berkeley, CA
$99,000
Established & Turnkey Restaurant WITH FULL 47 Liquor License
Lancaster, CA
$250,000
Thriving Landmark Restaurant – Extraordinary Business Opportunity
$249,000
Ramona, CA
Profitable boba shop for sale
Escondido, CA
$150,000
Popular Takeout Japanese Restaruant for Sale
Alameda County, CA
$350,000
Turn-Key Well-Known Restaurant in the best location for sale
Alameda County, CA
$155,000
High-Revenue Turnkey Restaurant w/Proven Catering in Prime West LA
Los Angeles, CA
$15,088
Fast Food Restaurant - Beer & Wine - High Gross/Net -City of Calabasas
Calabasas, CA
$495,000
Charming Restaurant & Real Estate Opportunity – Julian, CA
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Julian, CA
$1,279,000
High Volume Fine Dining Restaurant,Full Bar, Outdoor seating, Low Rent
La Verne, CA
$1,999,888
Asian Restaurant For Sale Orange County Price Reduced
Orange County, CA
$75,000
Poke Bar Restaurant - Very Turnkey & Profitable - Low Labor
San Bernardino County, CA
$89,000
10 Years Profitable Ramen in Azusa College Center
Azusa, CA
$90,000
Major price reduction. Cost Segregation, Leased ends Jan 1, 2026
$950,000
San Francisco, CA
Profitable and well known cafe in Sherman Oaks
Sherman Oaks, CA
$440,000
Two Profitable Absentee-Run Franchise Units – Turnkey Opportunity!
Los Angeles County, CA
$689,000
Restaurant for Sale - Milpitas !!
Milpitas, CA
$500,000
Well Established Sushi Restaurant
Modesto, CA
$250,000
Profitable Solana Beach Cafe
Solana Beach, CA
$200,000
Sushi Kiosk - STATER BROS Grocery Store, High Net 7K Monthly AVG.
Murrieta, CA
$109,000
Profitable Noodle Restaurant-Great location
Sunnyvale, CA
$330,000
Jimboy’s Tacos Restaurant in Rancho Cordova
Rancho Cordova, CA
$165,000
Tricia Bernhardt
Restaurant Exchange
Serving Sacramento County, CA
Company Information: At Restaurant eXchange, we specialize in matching buyers with sellers of existing businesses within the food & beverage industry. Our services include: Assessing the value of the business for fair market pricing Confidentially marketing the business, and real estate if included Controlling the exposure of information to qualified buyers Helping buyers by matching their skills and resources to an appropriate business Negotiating the price and terms, and documenting the agreement Assisting with lease negotiations, ABC transfers, and franchise approval Sourcing the acquisition financing when possible Facilitating all actions needed to close the sale successfully The businesses we have represented for sale include: Full-Service Restaurants (from family style to fine dining) Fast Food & Quick-Service Restaurants Franchises Bars & Nightclubs Coffeehouses Bakeries Deli Cafes Ice Cream Shops Pizza Restaurants Mexican, Asian & Other Ethnic Restaurants Catering Businesses Tea Rooms Charter Party Boats
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San Bernardino County, Successful Restaurant, Bar & Large Patio
Chino, CA
$595,000
Well-Established Hot Pot Restaurant for Sale – Rowland Heights
City Of Industry, CA
$350,000
Mini-donut Trailer - earn $134k in average net profit per trailer
Pizza Franchise - Beer & Wine - Very Attractive - High Gross High Net
Riverside County, CA
$995,000
Long Estabished, Renowned BBQ Restaurant
Riverside County, CA
$395,900
A Profitable Indian Restaurant
Fremont, CA
$350,000
Market Sushi in Murrieta
Murrieta, CA
$28,000
Funk Zone Corner Location!!
Santa Barbara, CA
$299,000
Chocolato Business!
Glendale, CA
$59,000
Award-Winning Silicon Valley Restaurant & Bar; $2 million Sales
San Mateo County, CA
$350,000
Buy 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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