San Diego, CA

Restaurants and Food Businesses in San Diego, CA For Sale

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Prime Location Acai Bowl/Juice Bar- Convoy District San Diego

San Diego, CA

Excellent opportunity to own a fully built-out juice bar in the highly desirable Convoy District. This prime location offers strong foot traffic, excellent street visibility, and convenient on-site...

$125,000

$125,000

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*****PRICE REDUCTION $150,000-Rare Type 48 Bar For Sale*****

San Diego, CA

A very rare find is currently available in Mission Hills. A type-48 bar location (NO food requirement) with a live entertainment license that has been recently completely remodeled from the ground up...

$150,000

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$150,000

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🔥 Award-Winning Hookah Lounge & Event Venue with Food for Sale 🔥

San Diego, CA

🔥 Award-Winning Hookah Lounge & Event Venue with Food permit for Sale – Prime Corner Location – San Diego Exceptional opportunity to acquire a high-end, fully built-out hookah lounge and event venue...

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$529,000

$529,000

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Established Fried Chicken Franchise – Strong UCSD & Office Sales

San Diego, CA

An excellent opportunity to acquire an established well-know fried chicken franchise in one of San Diego's desirable and strategically located business and residential areas. Opened in April 2023,...

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$400,000

$400,000

Profitable Coastal San Diego Gourmet Market & Deli – Rare 5-Day

San Diego, CA

Rare opportunity to acquire a long-established gourmet market, deli, bakery, and prepared-food business in one of coastal San Diego County’s most desirable communities. The concept has been serving...

$799,000

$799,000

Cash Flow: $283,793

Established Brewery Tour & Limo Bus Company

San Diego, CA

Business of over 19 years is ready for motivated new owner who is excited to work and market for growth. Current owners have moved to different careers, and have not pursued growth opportunities for...

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$49,000

$49,000

Turn key Mexican food restaurant in OCEAN BEACH

San Diego, CA

Prime Beach-Area Mexican Food Location for Sale Rare opportunity to take over a premier Mexican food location in the heart of the beach community—literally steps to the sand. Situated in highly...

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$184,999

$184,999

Premium tequila brand with proven sales seeking strategic investment

San Diego, CA

BlowFish Tequila is a premium, California-based tequila brand seeking a strategic partner to fuel its next stage of growth. Built from the ground up by a hands-on founder, the brand has achieved...

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$100,000

$100,000

Prime Gaslamp Quarter Resturant– Turnkey Restaurant in San Diego's Hot

San Diego, CA

Prime Turnkey Pizzeria in the Epicenter of San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter – Ideal for Any Restaurant Concept! For sale: A fully equipped, operational pizzeria at 732 4th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 – right...

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$100,000

$100,000

Cash Flow: $70,000

World Famous Bakery and Coffee Shops

San Diego, CA

Established World Famous Bakery and Coffee Shop Chain - 3 Prime San Diego Locations This exceptional multi-location coffee and bakery business has dominated the San Diego County market for 19 years,...

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$395,000

$395,000

Juice It Up!
Franchise

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

$150,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $569,718

Turnkey Old Town San Diego Restaurant with Full Kitchen & BAR

San Diego, CA

TURNKEY RESTAURANT OPPORTUNITY IN HISTORIC OLD TOWN SAN DIEGO This fully improved restaurant space offers an exceptional opportunity to establish your culinary vision in one of San Diego's most...

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$45,000

$45,000

Premier Old Town San Diego Restaurant Opportunity

San Diego, CA

Rare opportunity to acquire one of Old Town San Diego's premier turnkey restaurant locations. Opportunities of this caliber rarely become available. Positioned on the busiest section of San Diego...

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$695,000

$695,000

Stand Alone with 47 license-beautful build out-close to beach

San Diego, CA

Restaurant for Sale – Imperial Beach, West of I-5 Turnkey opportunity to own a fully equipped restaurant in a high-volume location with lots of room to grow. Situated in a large standalone 3,065 sq....

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$549,999

$549,999

47 License-Great Area-Well Designed-Good Volume-Keep Or Change Menu

San Diego, CA

Outstanding Restaurant for Sale in San Diego! Keep current name and concept or bring your own name and menu. Either way it's a Rare Opportunity in this bustling Point Loma Shopping Center Turnkey...

$249,999

$249,999

Franchise Ramen Restaurant – Prime San Diego Area

San Diego, CA

Excellent opportunity to acquire an established franchise ramen restaurant located in one of San Diego's most desirable and high-traffic trade areas. This business benefits from strong brand...

$395,000

$395,000

Cash Flow: $165,000

Robert Hughes

Hughes Properties Inc.

Serving San Diego County, CA

For more than 20 years Hughes Properties has operated as a full-service, Business Opportunity focused organization in the Palm Springs area. We are much more than a sales force. We are consensus-oriented in that a buyer and seller must reach their optimum deal; one that is fair to both parties. A satisfying Win-Win situation for all. We work diligently with Sellers to determine the top dollar value of their business. The valuation has to reflect numerous key factors while dialing in the personalized variables of how each business is run. Over the years we have learned the truest fair value is calculated by looking closely at the Seller‘s Cash Flow to determine the Profit model for that particular business. From Day One Hughes Properties has blown past borders marketing all business listings on a global scale. We have always recognized the Palm Springs area as having it’s own particular brand of world wide recognition and appeal. As such, we advertise our business listings globally and work hard to provide service around the clock. We take pride in the number of E2 Visas we have had approved for buyers who hail from Canada, France, Switzerland, Portugal, England, Peru, along with so many other countries. Through our experience in getting these E2 Visas approved, we are able to successfully sell someone’s business thereby allowing them to write their next chapter, while a new family gains the opportunity to live the American dream of running their own business. Many times Sellers are ready to move on to an exciting new venture, or perhaps they’re ready to retire, maybe move closer to family. Wherever you are in life, whatever your goals, we’re here to help you sell the business you have built over the years and move on, while for others we stand ready to find you the ideal opportunity to be your own boss and move up.

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Profitable Boba, Donut Shop for Sale, Hillcrest, San Diego, California

San Diego, CA

Profitable Boba & Donut Shop in Prime Hillcrest, San Diego – Turnkey & Cash-Flowing An excellent opportunity to acquire a profitable, established dessert and beverage concept in the heart of...

$89,000

$89,000

Cash Flow: $94,709

Fully Equipped Restaurant in Central San Diego

San Diego, CA

Currently operating as a popular pho restaurant, this business features a fully equipped commercial kitchen with a Type A1 hood, grease trap, fryers, 4-burner stove with oven, four stock pot burners,...

$59,000

$59,000

PROFITABLE Coffee , Boba , Dessert shop, Hillcrest , San Diego, CA

San Diego, CA

Seize the opportunity to own a profitable dessert and beverage shop in the heart of Hillcrest, San Diego—one of the most vibrant and affluent neighborhoods in the city. Known for its high foot...

$89,000

$89,000

Cash Flow: $94,709

Popular, Absentee Restaurant in Prime Location – San Diego

San Diego, CA

Popular Beer & Wine Bar and Restaurant in Prime Location – San Diego Rent: $7,662/month + $1,490 (Common Area) + $1,600 (Property Tax) + $136 (Insurance) Lease Terms: 4 years remaining, with an option...

$230,000

$230,000

Cash Flow: $79,974

Fully Equipped Kitchen in Sorreto Valley

San Diego, CA

Currently operating as an Asian concept, this restaurant comes fully equipped with a grease trap, Type 1 hood, fryer, 4-burner range with oven, stock pot burners, walk-in cooler and freezer, and much...

$149,000

$149,000

Graze Craze
Franchise

Available Nationwide

If you’ve considered investing in a food franchise, our grazing board business could be right for you. Charcuterie boards have proven to be a food trend with staying power.

$75,000

$75,000

High-Volume Pinkberry San Diego, CA - Fashion Valley Shopping Mall!

San Diego, CA

High-Volume Well-Established Pinkberry San Diego, CA - Fashion Valley Shopping Mall! "San Diego’s Premier Open-Air Shopping Center With Over 1.7 Million SqFt & Over 200 Stores" Offering premium nonfat...

$189,000

$189,000

Cash Flow: $74,223

Profitable coffee roasting business for sale

San Diego, CA

If you would like to learn more about this business, please download our NDA attached to this listing and fill out the yellow shaded areas. We will get this document from you after we connect....

$69,000

$69,000

EBITDA: $35,000

Egyptian Resturant

San Diego, CA

Well-established Egyptian restaurant and café situated in a high-traffic corridor near a major college campus, benefiting from constant student and neighborhood foot traffic. The business offers...

$165,000

$165,000

Cash Flow: $91,200

Beloved San Diego Bakery | Loyal Repeat Base | $129K SDE, Growing

San Diego, CA

$175K Down | $220K Seller Financing Available This is a well-established specialty bakery in San Diego with strong brand recognition and a loyal base of repeat customers. It runs profitably on a...

$395,000

$395,000

Cash Flow: $129,203

Fast casual Mediterranean restaurant for sale in San Diego

San Diego, CA

Established fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant strategically positioned in San Diego with convenient access to major transportation corridors including Highway 5 and Highway 8. This turnkey...

$138,000

$138,000

Turnkey Coastal San Diego Restaurant | $1M Revenue | Beer & Wine

San Diego, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, turnkey restaurant for sale in a highly desirable coastal community of San Diego. Generating approximately $1M in annual revenue over the past...

$130,000

$130,000

Cash Flow: $64,277

Rare Franchise Investment Opportunity

San Diego, CA

Established Mediterranean fast-food franchise operation presenting a unique acquisition opportunity in San Diego's competitive quick-service restaurant market. This turnkey investment includes one...

$60,000

$60,000

ABC 47, 58 Live Entreatment & 77, with Lease Assignment Required

San Diego, CA

LEASE ASSIGNMENT (OAC) WITH ABC 47, 58 & 77. Step into a turnkey restaurant opportunity that eliminates the typical startup headaches and positions you for immediate revenue generation. This fully...

$225,000

$225,000

Cafe, Coffee, Sandwiches, Salads, Baked Goods, Crepes, Waffles

San Diego, CA

Prime corner facility in high traffic location near downtown San Diego. Rebranded popular local coffee house/cafe with unique and attractive design and new menu. Wide selection of coffees,...

$225,000

$225,000

Multi Units Papa John's Restaurants

San Diego, CA

Papa John Restaurants Multi Units Discover an exceptional opportunity to continue the legacy of a thriving Papa John's Pizza franchise operation in San Diego County. This multi-unit restaurant package...

$1,600,000

$1,600,000

Cash Flow: $408,000

Moe's Southwest Grill
Franchise

Available Nationwide

Bring Moe's To Fans Who Crave Something Different. Moe's Southwest Grill is all about big flavor, good vibes, and doing things a little differently. From fresh-made burritos and tacos to the famous free chips and salsa, Moe's has created a dining experience that keeps guests coming back. If you're looking for a franchise opportunity with personality and a passionate fan base, Moe's offers a chance to grow with a brand that celebrates individuality and welcomes everyone to the table.

$300,000

$300,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,184,316

Profitable and Highly Rated Sushi Restaurant (SDE 180+)

San Diego, CA

This well-known Japanese Sushi restaurant, which holds a Beer and Wine License, is located in a prime, high-traffic shopping center anchored by major national retail and grocery store brand. The...

$549,000

$549,000

Cash Flow: $183,054

Hookah Lounge for Sale

San Diego, CA

Hookah lounge for sale with event-hosting capability. Spacious layout suitable for private parties and special events. Established social atmosphere offering hookah service along with food and...

$699,999

$699,999

99K !! Convoy District restaurant location-41 lic.

San Diego, CA

Prime Opportunity: Own a Convoy Area Restaurant Turnkey Restaurant with High-End Oven Ready for Success Save on build out $ and 12 plus months of red tape just get it built out. This is your chance to...

$149,999

$149,999

Lucrative Boba Tea, Coffee & Dessert Shop - Prime Shopping Center

San Diego, CA

This established boba tea, coffee, and dessert shop offers a rare turnkey opportunity for a buyer looking to step into a profitable, well-run business. The current owner is retiring after building a...

$299,000

$299,000

Cash Flow: $160,886

Profitable Pacific Beach Restaurant w/ Beer & Wine License

San Diego, CA

Profitable restaurant for sale in Pacific Beachwith extremely rare existing beer and wine license. Prime location in one of San Diego’s most desirable dining destinations. Excellent online reputation...

$395,000

$395,000

Cash Flow: $169,000

EggBred
Franchise

Available in California

Breakfast, Brunch, Restaurant, Cafe, Coffee, Bagels

$120,000

$120,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,208,102

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

$429,999

Cash Flow: $273,283

40yr Specialty Food Distributor — Branded Snacks Route

San Diego, CA

Established independent, owner-operated specialty snack food route business with over 40 years of continuous operation in San Diego County. The company distributes its own trademarked, branded,...

$675,000

$675,000

Cash Flow: $225,399

Profitable Mexican Restaurant — Prime Hillcrest Location w/ Parking

San Diego, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a thriving Mexican restaurant in the heart of Hillcrest — one of San Diego's most vibrant and high-traffic dining neighborhoods. The business consistently...

$235,000

$235,000

Newly Built Gaslamp Bar/Restaurant For Sale

San Diego, CA

A rare opportunity to acquire a fully built out, high quality bar/restaurant asset in the heart of the Gaslamp; offering immediate operational capability with millions in recent capital improvements...

$875,000

$875,000

High-Traffic Coffee & Snack Shop - Prime Recreation Center Location

San Diego, CA

An established coffee and snack shop located within a recreational Center in San Diego. Strategically positioned in the center of the facility, the business benefits from constant foot traffic...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $110,000

Joe Saad

Joe Saad Buiness Broker

Serving San Diego County, CA

In business since 1987 serving San Diego County: specializing in small to medium size businesses.

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Ocean Beach Restaurant For Sale w/ Beer & Wine License

San Diego, CA

Rare turn-key restaurant opportunity - Priced to sell! Prime coastal location – Situated in the heart of Ocean Beach and just blocks from the sand and pier. Thriving beach community – Known for its...

$129,000

$129,000

Vibrant Dessert Cafe for Sale-High Traffic Location

San Diego, CA

Located in one of San Diego’s most bustling malls, this high-traffic dessert café benefits from a constant shoppers and built-in daily foot traffic. With thousands of daily visitors passing by, this...

$145,000

$145,000

Downtown SD Mexican food or bring your concept

San Diego, CA

Here is the downtown Mexican food location you have been looking for. Turnkey location, keep or change the name, it’s up to you! If you love the location for a different concept-bring it in! Either...

$137,000

$137,000

4th Ave Gaslamp Restaurant / Bar For Sale with Type 47 ABC License

San Diego, CA

CONFIDENTIAL SALE: Do not talk to customers or employees. Rare restaurant sale opportunity within San Diego’s famous Gaslamp Quarter. Strong foot traffic day and night at your front door, fueled by...

$450,000

$450,000

Cash Flow: $215,000

High End Restaurant in Del Mar

San Diego, CA

Bring your concept to this fully built out $1.4mil restaurant completed 5 years ago. This restaurant even comes with a full hard liquor license. 3700 sq ft of restaurant space plus a bonus exclusive...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $650,000

Village Inn
Franchise

Available Nationwide

For the very best in breakfast and beyond, look no further than Village Inn - with a refreshed, modern store design and a well-established, reputable brand history.

$250,000

$250,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,978,393

Franchise QSR in San Diego Mall Food Court for sale. PRICE REDUCED

San Diego, CA

Imagine yourself owning a turnkey QSR franchise in a bustling mall food court - this could be your perfect entry into food service entrepreneurship. You'll love that this business is already 100%...

$50,000

$50,000

Pacific Beach Bar/Restaurant For Sale

San Diego, CA

Extremely rare Pacific Beach bar / restaurant for sale with Type 47 ABC License (full liquor) and live entertainment permitted. Older liquor license with minimal restrictions and the ability to serve...

$950,000

$950,000

Turnkey Restaurant in High-Traffic San Diego Neighborhood

San Diego, CA

Prime restaurant location in a high-traffic San Diego neighborhood surrounded by dense residential housing and ongoing development, providing strong built-in customer demand. This is an asset sale of...

$249,000

$249,000

Well Established Cafe in the Convoy Business District

San Diego, CA

This cafe has been around for 10 years and well known in the Convoy Business District. Over 1800 sq ft with outdoor patio space of 500 sq ft that you don't have to pay for. This is one of the lowest...

$275,000

$275,000

Cash Flow: $100,000

Established Asian Restaurant with ABC 41 License

San Diego, CA

An established, high-volume Asian restaurant in a desirable San Diego location is now available for acquisition. The business currently operates under an absentee owner model and possesses a valuable...

$295,000

$295,000

Cash Flow: $168,714

Church's Texas Chicken
Franchise

Available in California

QSR Multi-Unit Franchise Opportunity

$250,000

$250,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,115,007

Buy or Sell a Restaurant in San Diego, CA

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 San Diego and aggregated financial data to help you compare and evaluate individual restaurant businesses.


Market Snapshot

Number of Businesses Analyzed  

79

Median Asking Price  

$190,250

Median Reported Revenue  

$480,000

Median Reported Earnings  

$96,000

Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.


San Diego, CA Restaurant Valuation Multiples

Range

Revenue

Earnings (SDE)

Lower Quartile

0.25

1.63

Median

0.41

2.00

Upper Quartile

0.65

2.31

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 San Diego?

The median asking price for restaurants in San Diego, CA is $190,250. 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?

Median revenue of restaurant businesses listed for sale in San Diego is $480,000, while the median reported owner’s discretionary earnings is $96,000. Earnings can vary greatly depending on the type of restaurant, location, management efficiency, and market demand.

How are restaurants in San Diego 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 San Diego restaurant business listings, revenue multiples range from 0.25 to 0.65, with the median at 0.41. Earnings multiples range from 1.63 to 2.31, with the median at 2.00. This means restaurants in San Diego are valued, on average, around 0.41 times annual revenue, and 2 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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