Beverly Hills, CA
$385,000
California Restaurants and Food Businesses For Sale
Market Info
2 Location Coffee Brand with Kitchens
Prime Kiosk Opportunity at Valley Fair Mall – High Traffic Location
Santa Clara, CA
$150,000
Super profitable sushi restaurant in Japantown
San Francisco, CA
$500,000
Prime high traffic locations in Palo Alto and Santa Clara
Palo Alto, CA
$400,000
Prime Restaurant for Sale
San Francisco, CA
$700,000
Affordable Turn-key Boba Shop
La Verne, CA
$70,000
Established restaurant bistro style in Downtown Redwood City
Redwood City, CA
$199,000
Established sandwich shop/cafe in a fast growing area
Yolo County, CA
$300,000
Italian Restaurant Business: Cafe Milano For Sale
San Diego, CA
$300,000
High Volume Asian buffet restaurant for sale in SF Fisherman Whalf
San Francisco, CA
$490,000
Fast-Food Franchise in a Prime Hollywood Location
Hollywood, CA
$49,000
Mexican Restaurants with Real Estate - Two Units - High Gross High Net
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Orange County, CA
$10,000,000
Pizza Franchise Bakersfield Nets $140,000 yr, $60K Dn.Lo Rent 1,368 mo
Bakersfield, CA
$355,000
'THE CHEESESTEAK SHOP' has a Profitable and Popular Location for Sale
Livermore, CA
$254,999
Popular Restaurant, Bar, and Hookah
North Hollywood, CA
$795,000
Profitable and Well-Loved American Burger Joint – $130K Seller Earning
San Jose, CA
$169,000
BJ Delhamer
Insite Commercial Real Estate Advisors
Serving San Diego County, CA
Insight Commercial is a commercial real estate brokerage specializing in the bulk sale of operational child care centers and assisted living facilities. We offer a rare blend of business brokerage expertise and commercial real estate transaction acumen, allowing our clients to maximize the combined value of their business and property. Our primary focus is helping owners exit with confidence by delivering qualified buyers, seamless deal structures, and the highest possible price for both the enterprise and the underlying real estate. We understand the complexities of regulated industries, including licensing requirements, subsidy structures, and facility compliance, and we bring that knowledge to every transaction. Whether it's a single-site operation or a multi-location portfolio, we tailor the process to meet the specific needs of each owner while ensuring a smooth transition for staff, families, and residents. Our team has closed dozens of transactions across California and beyond, with an unmatched track record in presenting clean, professional listing packages that attract institutional and entrepreneurial buyers alike.
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'THE CHEESESTEAK SHOP' has a Profitable and Popular Location for Sale.
Alameda, CA
$238,999
800SF Pizzeria For Sale; Corner Location & Great Neighborhood Goodwill
Alameda, CA
$75,000
Downtown LA Restaurant – $350K+ per month in 2024 – $600K
Los Angeles, CA
$600,000
Coffee & Tea with Dessert Shop
Los Alamitos, CA
$200,000
Corner Restaurant Spacious kitchen with a Long Hood & Patio
Milpitas, CA
$288,000
Spacious Restaurant W/ Open Kitchen on El- Camino Real W/type 41
Redwood City, CA
$228,000
7321 Santa Monica Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA
$500,000
A profitable cafe serving food, boba/ fruitd drinks, turnkey condition
Fremont, CA
$200,000
Pizza Restaurant Priced for a quick sale
Bakersfield, CA
$180,000
"San Bruno" Restaurant for Sale in PRIME Location!
San Bruno, CA
$179,000
Market Sushi
Norco, CA
$55,000
High-Volume Cold Stone Creamery Downtown El Segundo, CA - Grand Plaza!
El Segundo, CA
$159,000
Turnkey Casual Ramen & Asian Fusion
Ventura County, CA
$120,000
Staple Old Folsom Bar "City Slickers" For Sale
Folsom, CA
$1,900,000
Thriving Restaurant in Carpinteria
Carpinteria, CA
$775,000
Profitable Restaurant for Sale in Elk Grove – Fully Equipped & Ready!
Elk Grove, CA
$195,000
Market Sushi
Marina Del Rey, CA
$59,000
Market sushi
Norco, CA
$87,000
Liquor Store & Restaurant
Alameda County, CA
$599,000
High volume restaurant
Bakersfield, CA
$175,000
Pizza Restaurant for Sale in Pasadena, CA
Pasadena, CA
$150,000
Established Newark Restaurant with 21 ft. Hood & Type 41 License
Newark, CA
$148,000
National Sandwich Franchise for Sale - Glendale, CA
Los Angeles, CA
$49,000
QSR Franchise for Sale in Downtown LA
Los Angeles, CA
$59,000
Profitable Bakery & Event Space for Sale
Riverside County, CA
$250,000
Restaurant/outdoor kids playground
Los Angeles, CA
$180,000
Korean Fried Chicken Franchise - Absentee Run
California
$380,000
"Vallejo" popular full service restaurant w/ cheap rent!
Vallejo, CA
$249,000
Simon Cho
RedPoint Realty
Serving Orange County, CA
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Authentic European Bakery – A Recipe for Profit
Pacific Grove, CA
$400,000
YUMMY PIZZA AND BEER $132,000 with ABC #41. Now $132,000
La Habra, CA
$132,000
Woodland Hills Bakery
Los Angeles, CA
$250,000
Fast Seafood Restaurant
Pasadena, CA
$109,000
Market & Restaurant
Sacramento County, CA
$160,000
Semi Absentee Food Service Distributor For Sale
San Diego, CA
$200,000
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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