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California Restaurants and Food Businesses For Sale

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Opportunity to Take Over a Turnkey Established Brand - Fully Equipped

Anaheim, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a fully built, beautifully designed Mediterranean restaurant with a warm, inviting atmosphere and authentic cultural touches throughout the dining space. Every...

$325,000

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$325,000

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Turnkey Seafood Boil Restaurant for Sale in Los Angeles County

Carson, CA

This Seafood Boil is a thriving restaurant established in 2019, generating $1.8 million in annual revenue with $200,000 in seller's discretionary earnings. Located in Carson, CA, this turnkey...

$650,000

Cash Flow: $200,000

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$650,000

Cash Flow: $200,000

Busy Pizza Restaurant in a great location

Los Angeles, CA

Discover a fantastic opportunity to own a thriving pizza restaurant! This well-established eatery boasts a loyal customer base, a prime location with high foot traffic, and a delicious menu featuring...

$70,000

Cash Flow: $40,000

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$70,000

Cash Flow: $40,000

Mediterranean Restaurant | Prime Southern California Market

San Bernardino County, CA

Outstanding opportunity to acquire a high-performing Mediterranean restaurant franchise in Southern California's dynamic market. This turnkey operation combines authentic cuisine with modern...

$850,000

$850,000

Restaurant & Bar - Full Liquor(Type 47)License - High Net -Short Hours

Corona, CA

Great opportunity to acquire an attractive, upscale, high net, short hours, restaurant & bar with full liquor(ABC-Type 47) license located in a desirable Corona area, County of Riverside. This short...

$595,000

Cash Flow: $155,199

$595,000

Cash Flow: $155,199

Franchised Juice Bar - 100% Employee Run - Seller Financing - Fresno

Fresno, CA

Great opportunity to acquire a well-established, 100% absentee owned and 100% employee operated, franchised juice bar in desirable Fresno community. Please note, that this juice franchisee is located...

$295,000

Cash Flow: $125,051

$295,000

Cash Flow: $125,051

Cash-flowing turnkey restaurant with 40 years of proven operations

Glendale, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a cash-flowing, turnkey restaurant with a 40-year operating history in an upscale, safe Glendale area. The business benefits from long-standing neighborhood...

$150,000

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$150,000

Profitable Juice & Smoothie Bar

La Jolla, CA

Step into a health-conscious, fast-casual concept with proven cash flow and a loyal customer base. This turnkey juice bar serves smoothies, cold-pressed juices and açaí bowls and more, all from a...

$447,801

$447,801

Michelin Guide Rated Full Service Restaurant Business For Sale

Alameda, CA

Since 2019 this restaurant has been serving patrons of Alameda and the East Bay with an incredible menu of meats, chicken and fish. The kitchen and restaurant were totally built from the ground up in...

$450,000

Cash Flow: $180,000

$450,000

Cash Flow: $180,000

Once-in-a-Lifetime Pillar Point Harbor Opportunity-Landmark Seafood

Half Moon Bay, CA

For nearly 50 years, this harbor-front institution has served as a landmark gathering place in Pillar Point Harbor, one of Northern California’s most visited coastal destinations. The business sits at...

$1,895,000

EBITDA: $403,000

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$1,895,000

EBITDA: $403,000

JUST REDUCED! Busy Turnkey Sports Bar & Grill with Building & Property

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Riverside County, CA

Imagine walking into your own successful sports bar and grill - and the best part? You're buying everything, including the building and land. No landlord headaches, no lease worries. This is complete...

$2,950,000

$2,950,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Owner Carry Available--Modern Chinese Restaurant

Tustin, CA

Major opportunity to own a modern, contemporary fast-casual Chinese restaurant located in the highly desirable Tustin/Irvine Marketplace, one of Orange County’s busiest and most visible dining...

$269,000

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$269,000

Mongolian BBQ - 1 Million Annual Revenue. Mall location.

San Diego, CA

Exceptional owner/operator opportunity. This business has been running successfully with absentee ownership and did 950,000 last year from Credit card only sales. The owner lives in LA and seeks to...

$399,000

Cash Flow: $175,000

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$399,000

Cash Flow: $175,000

Profitable Chinese / Vietnamese Restaurant w/ Full Kitchen in OC

Westminster, CA

REALEST is proud to present an exceptional opportunity to acquire a long standing Chinese / Vietnamese restaurant in Westminster known for its comforting home style cooking and loyal patron base of...

$895,000

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$895,000

Katrina Loftin, CBI MAMI

M&A Business Advisors

Serving Sacramento County, CA

M&A Business Advisors is a full-service Business Brokerage and M&A Advisory Firm and the Leader in Business Sales & Acquisitions. M&A Business Advisors specializes in the CONFIDENTIAL sale of privately owned businesses in a wide range of industries including Manufacturing, Wholesale Distribution, Service, Retail, Health Care, E-Commerce, Software, Construction, Food & Beverage and more. We use proprietary methods and advanced technology to better serve our clients and accomplish their objectives. M&A Business Advisors are highly respected, experienced Advisors who are recognized as some of the top deal makers in the industry. Our Advisors have extensive backgrounds as well as years of experience and knowledge in a wide range of industries. We work as a “Team” to collaborate and share our knowledge and expertise to best represent our clients. Our Advisors hold some of the top designations in the industry including the Certified Business Intermediaries (CBI) designation issued by the International Business Broker Association (IBBA), the Lifetime Certified Business Intermediaries (L-CBI) designation issued by the International Business Broker Association (IBBA), the Merger and Acquisition Master Intermediary (M&AMI) designation issued by M&A Source, the Certified Business Brokers (CBB) designation issued by the California Association of Business Brokers and the BBP – Industry Expert designation. Our Advisors are considered “Influencers” and have been instrumental in improving the standards and ethics within the industry. Our Advisors are actively involved as industry association Presidents, industry association Board Members, industry association Committee Chairs, industry association Instructors as well as contributors to industry publications. Selling or purchasing a business can be a complex, time consuming process. The process involves 100% commitment and a “hands on” approach by the Advisor along with expertise in a wide range of fields such as finance, accounting, commercial leases, understanding contracts and industry dynamics, managing due diligence, negotiations, preparing contracts and more. Our years of experience along with our proprietary process and ability to work as a team to solve complex issues that arise in transactions is what separates us from the competition. Rest assured that when you are working with a M&A Business Advisor, you are working with the Leader in Business Sales & Acquisitions. Please refer to our website and contact one of our Advisors near you for a complimentary consultation.

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Two(2)Mexican Restaurants with RE(Land & Building) - Orange County

Orange County, CA

Rare opportunity to own two(2) High Gross, High Net, Mexican Restaurants with Real Estate(Land & Building) centrally located in County of Orange. Please note, that these well established businesses...

$10,000,000

Cash Flow: $1,297,505

$10,000,000

Cash Flow: $1,297,505

Thriving Mexican Restaurant for Sale in Prime Modesto Shopping Center

Modesto, CA

Location: Modesto, CA 95356 Size: 1,600 sq. ft. | Seating Capacity: 32 Monthly Rent: $4442 (below market average) Lease: 5 years remaining Price: $250,000 Highlights: * Located in a busy shopping...

$250,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

Stir It Up Established & Profitable Cafe with Low Rent

Spring Valley, CA

Stir It Up Coffeehouse & Cafe offers an outstanding acquisition opportunity in Spring Valley's thriving Casa de Oro community. This established, profitable cafe delivers $300,000 in annual revenue...

$169,999

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$169,999

E-2 Visa Friendly | To-Go Restaurant | New Equipment | Fremont

Fremont, CA

Asking Price: $166,000 Location: Fremont, CA Type: To-Go Only Restaurant Visa: E-2 Business Visa Friendly ? Well-established to-go only restaurant located in Fremont, CA. Easy-to-operate business with...

$166,000

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$166,000

Juice Bar Franchise - 100% Emp Run - Upscale Bakersfield Community

Bakersfield, CA

Great opportunity to acquire an attractive, 100% absentee owned and 100% employee operated, franchised juice bar in an upscale and very desirable community of Bakersfield. Please note, that this juice...

$295,000

$295,000

Popular World Famous Turf Club w/Building

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Hayward, CA

THE local gathering place with a long history of fabulous, diverse, inclusive events. The ideal buyer would be one who will carry on the legacy of the historical World Famous Turf Club and take it to...

$3,000,000

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$3,000,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

6-Months Free Rent DTLA restaurant Hard Liquor CUP Approved!

Los Angeles, CA

Seller is willing to provide buyer 6-month rent credit!! So the buyer can use that opportunity for renovation / marketing! Established restaurant opportunity in prime downtown Los Angeles location...

$149,000

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$149,000

Three Fatburger restaurant package for Sale

Los Angeles County, CA

Well establish Hamburger chain in Southern California and four other surrounding states, most locations also have the Buffalo Express Wings as well. Great opportunity to join the FatBrand Family...

$1,495,000

$1,495,000

Tremendous Location Coffee Shop

Alameda, CA

This coffee shop has been operating for over 5 years. They sell premium coffee, tea, pastries and soft ice cream. There are over 40,000 vehicles that pass by the shop on a daily basis. Located on a...

$115,000

$115,000

Up Climbing Business in Booming Town

Santa Barbara, CA

Opportunities are coming in a new booming town. Takashi Ramen is a modern system-driven ramen restaurant designed for speed, volume, and scalability. The restaurant operates with a fully integrated...

$280,000

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$280,000

Highly Profitable Bakery 4 Sale-35 Years of Success-National Reach!

Los Angeles, CA

Wholesale Bakery- Gross annual sales: $1,700,000 >Net Profit: $500,000/Year >Employees: 14 full-time >Location: Serves 14 States w/over 300 stores & online orders. Key Highlights: >Established in...

$3,900,000

Cash Flow: $685,000

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$3,900,000

Cash Flow: $685,000

Two Turnkey Turlock Restaurants For Sale!

Turlock, CA

Rare opportunity to own two thriving, income-generating restaurant businesses operating under one beautifully designed roof in the heart of Turlock. Just minutes from schools and college dorms,...

$495,000

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$495,000

High-Volume Coastal Restaurant with ABC Type 47 License

Monterey County, CA

This full-service restaurant has a long-standing reputation for quality dining, a loyal customer base, and a unique location. Featuring a spacious dining area, an ABC Type 47 license, a full kitchen,...

$2,395,000

Cash Flow: $670,000

$2,395,000

Cash Flow: $670,000

Well Established Mexican Restaurant-Beer and Wine License

Fountain Valley, CA

This well-established restaurant is located on the corner of a remarkably busy, high traffic area surrounded by several well known major businesses whose employees, clients and shoppers are drawn to...

$595,000

Cash Flow: $224,500

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$595,000

Cash Flow: $224,500

The Only Cannoli

Oceanside, CA

We have grown this venture into a highly profitable operation, surpassing $1 million in total sales and securing a six-figure profit in 2022, 2023 & 2024 We’ve established exclusive vendor contracts...

$470,000

Cash Flow: $250,000

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$470,000

Cash Flow: $250,000

Awesome Spring Break Product - Ready to Grow!

Orange, CA

Business for Sale: Cocktail Flavored Gelatin Brand This unique food product business offers the world's first cocktail flavored gelatin, specially formulated to blend seamlessly with alcohol for...

$200,000

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$200,000

Hot Nightclub PRIME Gaslamp Location! State of the Art Buildout!

San Diego, CA

? HOT NIGHTCLUB FOR SALE – A+ PRIME LOCATION – GASLAMP DISTRICT, SAN DIEGO ? This is your chance to own one of San Diego’s most electrifying nightlife venues, located in the heart of the iconic...

$1,500,000

Cash Flow: $500,000

$1,500,000

Cash Flow: $500,000

Profitable Coffee Distribution | $228K GP | Owner Works 5 Hrs/Day

Los Angeles, CA

Turnkey Coffee Distribution & Equipment Business – Lifestyle Operation with Major Upside Selling due to health reasons. Owner committed to smooth transition and training. Profitable, fully-established...

$550,000

Cash Flow: $228,000

$550,000

Cash Flow: $228,000

Dream of Owning a Bar? This is it!! Includes Real Estate & Apartment

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Marysville, CA

Stassi's 4th Ward Tavern: Your Turnkey Bar Ownership Dream Awaits! Marysville, CA | 5,000+ SF Building | Established Business | Almost ZERO Power Bill Dreamed of owning a bar? This is it! Stassi's 4th...

$800,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

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$800,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Axe Throwing Bar For Sale

Roseville, CA

This established axe-throwing bar is the first of its kind and is ready for a local owner to take over. We've been at the brink financially month over month, but it can really take off with the right...

$100,000

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$100,000

Established Mexican Restaurant for sale in Simi Valley, CA

Simi Valley, CA

Centrally located in the heart of Simi Valley, this thriving Mexican restaurant offers an exceptional opportunity for the right buyer. Beautifully designed and tastefully decorated, the space provides...

$390,000

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$390,000

Established Mexican Restaurant for sale in Valencia, Santa Clarita

Santa Clarita, CA

Established Turnkey (Restaurant) Grill & Cantina. Here’s an opportunity to acquire an established, fully equipped, Mexican (restaurant) grill and cantina located in Santa Clarita, CA. Founded in 2003,...

$550,000

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$550,000

Beautiful OC Cash Flow Adult Nightclub with Gorgeous Entertainers!

Orange County, CA

LOCATION- LOCATION- LOCATION In close proximity to Angels Stadium, Disney, Convention Center, & Hotels, Colleges & Universities. This business is an absolute gem. Low overhead due to its 2500 Sq ft...

$1,599,999

Cash Flow: $910,000

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$1,599,999

Cash Flow: $910,000

Profitable Sushi Restaurant for Sale

Poway, CA

Profitable Sushi Restaurant for Sale in Poway, CA This well-established sushi restaurant presents an exceptional opportunity for an experienced operator seeking a turnkey business in one of San Diego...

$200,000

Cash Flow: $1,000,000

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$200,000

Cash Flow: $1,000,000

FIRESALE! $250,000 Turn-Key Restaurant on Higuera St. BubbleGum Alley!

San Luis Obispo, CA

NOW REDUCED TO $299,999 FIRM!!! Originally Listed for $650,000, Spent Over $650,000 to Build. A rare opportunity to own a restaurant in the world famous Bubble Gum Alley in San Luis Obispo. Currently...

$250,000

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$250,000

Tim Gunsten

The Exit Company

Serving San Diego County, CA

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Established Restaurant in Historic Julian, CA

Julian, CA

Nestled in the heart of Julian’s scenic backcountry, this well-appointed business offering presents a rare opportunity to acquire a fully equipped restaurant space with strong infrastructure and...

$110,000

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$110,000

*****PRICE REDUCTION $199,995-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...

$199,995

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$199,995

Established Pizzeria in a Great Location!

Monterey County, CA

Great opportunity to own a growing, established, and very popular pizza restaurant. The pizza restaurant is located on the main busy street/highway next to an AutoMall. High visibility and great...

$199,000

$199,000

Operate Beard Papa’s or launch new concept; seller motivated

Concord, CA

Step into ownership of a proven Beard Papa's franchise - the world-famous cream puff brand with over 550 locations worldwide. This Concord location sits right in the heart of Todos Santos Plaza,...

$148,000

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$148,000

Pour Me Taproom In The Heart Of Downtown Gilroy

Gilroy, CA

Step into ownership of Pour Me Taproom, a profitable, turnkey, community-loved beer bar located in the heart of Gilroy’s growing downtown district. Voted Best of Gilroy three years running (2023,...

$400,000

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$400,000

Bober Tea & Coffee, Mochi Dough, MOMO EggDrop in Roseville, California

Roseville, CA

This beautifully appointed restaurant and cafe space offers an exceptional opportunity for entrepreneurs seeking a turnkey food service location in one of Roseville's most desirable markets. The space...

$275,000

$275,000

Asset SaleTurn-key Restaurant or Bakery with Type 1 hood

Artesia, CA

REALEST is proud to present a rare opportunity to acquire a fully built, fully operational turn-key restaurant / cafe. Perfect as a grab and go space, this space comes fully equipped for both retail...

$150,000

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$150,000

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Asset SaleIconic Shabu Shabu Restaurant for Sale – Arcadia, CA

Arcadia, CA

Iconic Shabu Shabu Restaurant for Sale – Arcadia, CA For the first time in 20 years, this legendary shabu shabu restaurant is now on the market. This is a rare turnkey opportunity to take over one of...

$188,000

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$188,000

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Asset SalePRICE REDUCED!!! Unique and rare restaurant opportunity in Aptos.

Aptos, CA

Currently operating restaurant with Type 47 liquor license in highly desirable location. Details provided after executed NDA....

$199,000

$199,000

Asset Sale
Asset SaleUpdate $99k: Tasting Room Assets/FF&E + Lease - Wine/Bar/Cafe

Sacramento, CA

Seeking agreement for lease and buyout of existing tenant improvements including furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E). The space is an established operating business with active permits (ex:...

$99,000

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$99,000

Asset Sale
Asset SaleReduced! Restaurant Asset Sale Fashion Valley Mall Location, Turn Key

San Diego, CA

This is a turnkey food court asset sale located in one of San Diego’s premier shopping destinations with consistently strong foot traffic. The space is fully built out with a high-capacity commercial...

$349,000

$349,000

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Buy or Sell a Restaurant and Food Business in California
Market OverviewListed for Sale
Number of Businesses Analyzed652
Median Asking Price$279,500
Median Reported Revenue$713,404
Median Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings$120,000
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.

Asking Price

Lower QuartileMedianUpper Quartile
$168,000$279,500$521,225

Market Financial Highlights

The financial data presented here is an aggregation of reported revenue and earnings of Restaurants and Food Businesses for sale in California.

BoundRevenueSeller’s Discretionary Earnings
Lower Quartile$420,000$78,966
Median$713,404$120,000
Upper Quartile$1,200,000$197,156

Valuation Multiples

The valuation multiples listed below are derived from asking price, revenue, and seller’s discretionary earnings of Restaurants and Food Businesses listed for sale in California.

BoundRevenue MultipleEarnings Multiple
Lower Quartile0.291.93
Median0.422.57
Upper Quartile0.623.34
Find out what these types of businesses actually sell for with a BizBuySell Valuation Report

FAQ's

How much does it cost to buy a Restaurant and Food Business in California?

The median asking price for an established Restaurant and Food Business in California is $279,500, though prices range from under $168,000 to well over $521,225.

How much do Restaurants and Food Businesses owners in California earn?

The median reported revenue of Restaurants and Food Businesses in California is $713,404 and owners earn a median of $120,000, which includes the owners salary and any other financial benefits they receive.

How do I value a Restaurant and Food Business?

Valuing a business is a complex process, but buyers and sellers often turn to the local market to understand how businesses are priced. Based on our most recent analysis of Restaurants and Food Businesses in California, revenue multiples range from 0.29 to 0.62, with a median of 0.42. Earning multiples range from 1.93 to 3.34, with the median at 2.57. This means the typical Restaurant and Food Business in California may ask for around 0.42 times its annual revenue, and 2.57 times its annual owner earnings.

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