Anaheim, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire two cash-flowing Subway locations in prime Orange County markets. Established operations, experienced teams, and semi-absentee management deliver immediate returns with...
California Restaurants and Food Businesses For Sale
Market Info
Profitable 2-Store Subway Bundle - $110K SDE
$525,000
Cash Flow: $105,697
Bistro / Catering / Ghost Kitchen
Riverside, CA
Turnkey Riverside Bistro – Priced to Sell! Dreaming of owning your own restaurant? Here’s your chance. This fully equipped French Bistro is ready for a new owner. Located in a busy Riverside shopping...
$49,988
Subway Franchise - Asset Price - $31K+ SDE Potential
Costa Mesa, CA
Exceptional value opportunity for a hands-on operator to acquire an established Subway location at equipment cost. Perfect turnaround situation for an experienced restaurateur who can optimize...
$145,000
Cash Flow: $31,000
Hibachi + Sushi Concept - Full Bar - Downtown Location
Riverside County, CA
What a concept! This modern hibachi and sushi restaurant is located in the heart of a vibrant downtown district, surrounded by both thriving businesses and affluent residential communities. With a...
$715,888
Cash Flow: $400,000
Established Nekter Franchise
Anaheim, CA
Take advantage of this rare opportunity to own a profitable and fully operational Nekter Juice Bar in a high-traffic location. This well-established franchise location has built a strong reputation in...
3
$179,900
Well Established Armenian Bakery
Canyon Country, CA
Well established bakery being the only one to serve Armenian Baked goods in all of Santa Clarita Valley. Customers come from all over Santa Clarita Valley and beyond. Customers visit from as far as...
4
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $144,000
Low Rent Japanese Sushi Restaurant
Citrus Heights, CA
Step into booking business in the heart of Downtown Hayward! This Japanese restaurant is perfectly situated in an area with heavy foot traffic and is designed for immediate operation. Seize this...
$150,000
Location!!!!! Popular Franchise Restaurant For Sale
San Bernardino County, CA
We’re pleased to present an incredible opportunity to purchase a franchise restaurant with with annual sales exceeding $2.22 million, fully equipped, well-training team and ready for immediate...
2
$699,000
Subway Franchise – Fresh Remodel, Modern Design, No Extra Costs!
Santa Rosa, CA
Business Description: Subway franchise for sale in an excellent Santa Rosa location. Established in 1989, this store has been successfully operated by the current owner since 2004. Recently remodeled...
$250,000
Turnkey Restaurant – Montebello, CA | Perfect for NEW CONCEPT | BRAND
Montebello, CA
Legend Hot Chicken in Montebello presents a rare turnkey opportunity for an operator seeking a modern, fully built-out restaurant space in a high-traffic corridor just off the 60 Freeway. With 1,903...
6
$140,000
Cash Flow: $115,000
FranchiseAroma Joe's
Available Nationwide
Bring Positive Energy to Your Community with a Drive-Thru Coffee Franchise Averaging $965K in Sales—Sustainably Sourced, Simply Scalable.
$250,000
See More FranchisesRestaurant For Sale in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Established Brazilian Restaurant Sale - Prime Sunset Boulevard Location This newly built 1,610 square foot Brazilian restaurant presents an exceptional opportunity in one of Los Angeles' most vibrant...
6
$149,000
Coastal Lifestyle Brewery with Distribution & Strong Growth Potential
Ventura County, CA
This turnkey craft brewery is a rare opportunity for a buyer seeking established operations, strong brand positioning, and exceptional growth potential. Designed to balance efficiency with creativity,...
6
$1,400,000
Cash Flow: $330,000
Pizza Franchise - Beer & Wine - 100% Employee Run - Seller Financing
$250,000
Riverside, CA
High-Margin Babka Bakery | $52k EBITDA | Strong SF Brand w/ 1,500 Cust
San Francisco, CA
We are Braid Bakery, an LLC specializing in high-quality sweet and savory babkas. We operate out of a commercial kitchen in San Francisco with a lease that can be continued. We have a strong brand...
4
$30,000
Cash Flow: $10,000
28 years Established Mountain Mikes Pizza Franchise
Jackson, CA
Easy to operate, Can be operated with very low labor costs. Our low overhead compared to many other types of restaurant style businesses is what sets this apart to be a money maker for any owner...
6
$450,000
Mark Tzalka, LCBB, CFC
https://www.tsifranchisegroup.org/
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Mark Tzalka, LCBB, EECA is a Certified Business Broker. was associated with "Murphy Business " for 10 years as an area developer. One Of The Largest And Most Successful Business Brokerage Firms In The Nation With Offices Conveniently Located Throughout The United States. Mark Tzalka, is also a Certified Machinery and Equipment Appraiser.
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It's Cozy & Calmly Charming Restaurant
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
$180,000
Rare 1000sqft Ice Cream shop inside Vietnam town with perks!
San Jose, CA
RARE OPPORTUNITY: Fully Equipped Ice Cream Shop in High-Traffic Vietnam Town, San Jose This turnkey 1,000 square foot established ice cream and frozen yogurt shop represents an exceptional asset...
6
$299,888
SBA Approved Growing Fast Food Restaurant
Temple City, CA
This fast food restaurant is a great investment! It's had successful growth year-over-year for the past three years. The seller has been focused on growing the company even through the tumultuous last...
$524,900
Cash Flow: $178,887
Profitable Sandwich Franchise – Absentee Owner
Folsom, CA
Rare opportunity to own a profitable, absentee-run sandwich franchise. With strong cash flow, steady revenue, and a loyal customer base, this restaurant is perfectly positioned for sustainable growth...
$175,000
Cash Flow: $34,481
UNDER LOI - Successful Counter Service Restaurant - $1.7M Revenue
Berkeley, CA
Established in 2010, this successful organic farm-to-table restaurant and bakeshop has built a loyal customer base over 15 years of operations in affluent South Berkeley. Founded by acclaimed Bay Area...
$595,000
Cash Flow: $313,229
FranchiseCheckers & Rally’s Restaurants
Available in California
Checkers & Rally’s is an award-winning hamburger QSR brand, known for its World Famous fries and the innovator of the double drive thru. Checkers & Rally’s takes a practical approach that drives profitability, which is a recipe for financial success.
$350,000
See More FranchisesHigh-Revenue Turnkey Restaurant w/Proven Catering in Prime West LA
Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional Value – Ready-to-Operate Restaurant with Strong Catering & Delivery Revenue! Seize this rare opportunity to acquire a highly efficient, fully turnkey restaurant strategically located in...
$15,088
3 Franchise Locations – Well-Known National Brand – California
Orange County, CA
Opportunity to acquire a 3-unit franchise package in the specialty dessert/coffee category with prime Southern California locations. Each store is fully built out, equipped, and staffed, generating...
$650,000
Cash Flow: $239,024
Franchised Juice Bar - 100% Employee Run - Beach/Coastal Community
$325,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Turnkey Bar w/Type 48 + 77 License
Sonoma, CA
Property Overview: An exceptional opportunity to acquire a fully licensed, established bar in the heart of Sonoma, CA. This freestanding venue features a rare Type 48 license (no food requirement) and...
$425,000
You Buy We Fry
Suisun City, CA
Business for Sale: You Buy, We Fry Established: 2024 | Profitable from Day One | Turnkey Operation Now’s your chance to own a one-of-a-kind, fast-growing food business! You Buy, We Fry is a unique...
$125,000
Cash Flow: $468,000
Pizza NY style Great location Busy easy operation Turnkey
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...
3
$285,000
Beautiful Restaurant with Full Bar in Best Area of Cupertino!
Cupertino, CA
Significant Price Reduction! Sellers are retiring and moving out of state. A neighborhood restaurant located in a prime section of Cupertino which serves authentic Italian food in a cozy and casual...
$375,000
Cash Flow: $140,000
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...
6
$370,000
Cash Flow: $240,000
Well established Mediterranean restaurant for sale
Los Angeles, CA
**Charming Mediterranean Restaurant for Sale** Step into a beautifully established Mediterranean restaurant offering a warm, inviting atmosphere and a loyal customer base. Located in a high-traffic...
3
$59,000
Cash Flow: $97,000
TurnKey Oceanside Taco Truck Gem
Oceanside, CA
Nooni's Taco Shop presents an exceptional turnkey food truck opportunity in prime Oceanside, California. Established in 2024, this profitable mobile taco operation generates $90,000 in annual revenue...
6
$45,000
EBITDA: $26,255
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 FranchisesFranchise Pizza Restaurant Delivery and Carry Out
Fontana, CA
Single pizza restaurant For sale in City of Fontana , Very Busy shopping center this particular Store Opened in 2023 , There are over 8000 more houses are coming in the neighborhood, Sales is...
$325,000
Cash Flow: $102,808
Popular Take Out Pizza Franchise, Owner Operator Can Net $165,043!
Fresno, CA
Amazing Location! This is a long established Take Out Pizza Franchise opened in 2007. This store is currently absentee operated. Owner only does paperwork and deposits. This store is ideal for an...
$597,000
Cash Flow: $165,043
Hot Nightclub PRIME Gaslamp Location! State of the Art Buildout!
$1,500,000
San Diego, CA
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
American Fast Food Restaurant - Short Hours - Seller Financing
Thousand Oaks, CA
American Fast Food Restaurant, well-established, short hours, 100% absentee owned and employee operated, very desirable and upscale Thousand Oaks area. Please note, that this restaurant is located on...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $96,788
FranchiseZiggi's Coffee
Available Nationwide
Brew community and profit with Ziggi’s Coffee—flexible formats, strong support, and high AUV in one of America’s fastest-growing franchises.
$150,000
See More FranchisesSubway Sandwich Franchise Exclusive Listing – Santa Rosa, CA
Santa Rosa, CA
MS Real Estate is pleased to announce the exclusive listing of a Subway® restaurant franchise in Santa Rosa, California.This profitable business opportunity offers an established operation in a prime...
$139,900
Very Profitable Restaurant in Mission Viejo
Mission Viejo, CA
This beautiful restaurant was set up 2013 and Seller bought it 2018 and has been growing every year since then. It has a combination of American Food and Italian food. It runs 100% by helpers. The...
$800,000
Cash Flow: $226,000
Bar and Live Music Venue For Sale
Oakland, CA
The acclaimed Elbo Room Jack London bar is for sale. This fully equipped liquor bar and live music venue is located just 2 blocks from the waterfront in historic Jack London Square. It’s a turnkey...
6
$225,000
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
Authentic 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...
$250,000
Cash Flow: $85,000
Gregg Tobin
Gateway Business Sales
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Gateway Business Sales (GBS) team of professionals and advisors have over 75 years combined experience in Mergers & Acquisitions and have successfully closed 600 + transactions in a wide range of industries. GBS has secure affiliations with investment banking firms and business advisory groups, which broadens our offerings to include mergers, acquisitions, and related consulting services for privately held companies. GBS has intermediaries that serve businesses with an enterprise value from $1 million to $20 million and have advisors and team members with experience and a track record of selling companies valued above $20 million. Our performance and results show this is more than rhetoric, as 75% of our engagements come from referrals from satisfied clients, CPA’s, Attorney’s, Financial Advisors, and Investment Bankers. GBS will develop a customized sales and marketing strategy to drive optimal results. While each client and business may be unique, we utilize our resources and experience to create demand for your business.
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2-Unit Randy’s Donuts Package
Los Angeles County, CA
Step into a legacy. With more than 70 years of brand recognition, Randy’s Donuts is one of the most celebrated and Yelp-reviewed donut shops in the nation. This rare 2-unit package features locations...
$690,000
Cash Flow: $171,450
Oggi’s Brewhouse Franchise Opportunity Great for Owner Operator
San Diego County, CA
This opportunity includes a valuable Type 47 Liquor License and a location that’s considered one of the most desirable in the market. It’s a fantastic fit for an experienced owner-operator ready to...
$100,000
Cash Flow: $110,744
Established and Profitable Catering Business – Sonoma County
$350,000
Sonoma County, CA
25 Jamba Juice Franchise Businesses - S. California
San Diego County, CA
Twenty-five (25) Jamba Juice franchise businesses in S. California. 2024 gross sales $20+M. Weighted Adj. EBITDA $1.2+M (2022 thru 2024). Leases transferable, real estate not included. G&A, inventory,...
$3,800,000
EBITDA: $1,218,071
Grocery store with meat department and fully equipped kitchen
Sacramento County, CA
Afghan/Indian/Pakistani grocery established just 3 years ago. - Well Established halal meat and grocery store with a restaurant serving halal food. - Well-known in the community for its high-quality...
5
$1,699,000
Cash Flow: $750,000
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 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...
$140,000
Cash Flow: $16,450
Profitable Round Table Pizza – San Joaquin County
San Joaquin County, CA
Take ownership of a top-performing Round Table Pizza franchise in thriving San Joaquin County. This established location combines strong dine-in traffic with robust delivery sales, making it an ideal...
$595,000
Cash Flow: $189,755
Fast-Food Franchise in a Prime Hollywood Location
Hollywood, CA
Fast-food franchise for sale at opportunity cost. It is strategically located in Hollywood's premier entertainment district with massive tourist traffic and a Walk Score of 72, positioned on a major...
$49,000
High-End Restaurant, Lounge & Full Bar w/Major Growth potential
West Hollywood, CA
>Asking Price: $2,500.000 >Location: West Hollywood,CA >Employees: 30 >Established: 2024 >Monthly Revenue: ~$140,000 (current)>Net Income: break-even (currently) >Projected Net Income: $2.4M-$2.5M...
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$2,500,000
Mediterranean Restaurant Premier Location
Fountain Valley, CA
Located right off the 405 Freeway in Fountain Valley, this restaurant enjoys incredible visibility and easy access. The location is surrounded by major national retailers and provides consistent foot...
$329,000
Established & Highly Rated Boba Tea Café – * Currently in Escrow
Los Angeles, CA
Step into a fully established and highly rated boba tea café with a loyal local following and strong brand recognition. This quick-serve shop is known for its high-quality drinks, delicious...
6
$125,000
Mediterranean Restaurant Business for Sale Turnkey & Profitable!
Visalia, CA
Recently Built Out Restaurant For Sale Big kitchen 16 foot hood Big dining room. Long lease 8 years remaining with 2 - 5year options....
$150,000
Popular Restaurant, Bar, and Hookah
North Hollywood, CA
Turnkey Restaurant/Bar Opportunity in Prime North Hollywood Location An excellent restaurant and bar business opportunity is now available in the heart of North Hollywood — a vibrant, rapidly growing...
5
$795,000
Round Table Pizza - California
Los Angeles County, CA
Since its founding in 1959, Round Table Pizza has been recognized as "Pizza Royalty™” for its homemade dough, signature three-cheese blend and gold-standard ingredients topped to the edge. Customers...
$250,000
Cash Flow: $79,695
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 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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