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Flourishing restaurant in Berkeley mkt

Alameda County, CA

Famous restaurant with gross sales $634,528 in 2024. Size: 2500 plus seating outside Total seating - 100 (In and out) Rent- 6,498/mo including NNN Lease - 5 plus 5 years Current lease ending - May...

$475,000

$475,000

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Pizza Shop with Beer & Wine License

San Bernardino County, CA

This established pizza restaurant offers a rare opportunity to own a turnkey operation in a thriving Grocery Store-anchored shopping center in Upland, California. With a beer and wine license already...

$150,000

$150,000

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High Foot Traffic & Popular Mall Based Fresh Fruit And Juice Kiosk

Ontario, CA

easy to run and popular juice bar in Ontario mills mall. Great margins and strong sales we profit on average 1300+ per week . The business can be even more profitable if it is owner operated. if you...

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$75,000

$75,000

Cash Flow: $91,000

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Boba Tea Shop in Rancho Cucamonga

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Established Boba Tea Shop in Rancho Cucamonga This boba tea shop, operating since 2018, presents an excellent opportunity for a buyer seeking to open a boba shop that is already built out with...

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$89,000

$89,000

Turnkey Restaurant & Bar for Sale

Hawthorne, CA

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a profitable, turnkey restaurant and bar for sale in Hawthorne, California. Tapville Social – Hawthorne is a modern self-pour taproom and full-service...

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$575,000

$575,000

Subway Franchise - Priced Below Asset Value with Growth Potenial

Sacramento, CA

Act quickly to take advantage of this competitively priced Subway franchise opportunity. Serious inquiries only. This franchise is offered below the assessed FF&E value of $38,000 (per the 2025...

$22,000

$22,000

Glendale Historic Bar for Sale

Glendale, CA

Perfect little neighborhood bar, dating back to prohibition! Great clientele & staff. Full line of liquor, no kitchen!! Already a success and fully renovated, this little bar makes for easy extra...

$450,000

$450,000

Turn-Key Coffee Shop & Bookstore – Beloved Community Staple for 20+yr

Lake County, CA

Turn-Key Coffee Shop & Bookstore for Sale – A Beloved Community Staple for Over 20 Years Nestled in the heart of the downtown Cobb area, this charming coffee shop and bookstore presents a rare...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $49,774

High-Volume Baja Fresh with Baja Fresh 2.0 Upgrade

Los Angeles County, CA

Exceptional Baja Fresh opportunity in a prime, walkable neighborhood with strong local demand. This location generated $1.31M in annual sales, well above the system average, of $911k reflecting its...

$500,000

$500,000

Cash Flow: $183,781

Estab Charleys Cheesesteak, Turnkey & Profitable San Fernando Valley!

Los Angeles County, CA

Great opportunity to own a well-established Charleys Cheesesteaks franchise in a busy, high-traffic location in the San Fernando Valley. This popular fast-casual brand is known nationwide for fresh,...

$599,000

$599,000

Turnkey Business Opportunity

West Covina, CA

Established restaurant business located in West Covina, California, offering an immediate turnkey opportunity in a prime high-traffic location with excellent visibility. This fully operational...

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$200,000

$200,000

Cash Flow: $4,000

Ice Cream Shop for Sale

Fremont, CA

Cauldron Ice Cream Franchise for Sale – Turnkey Opportunity in Prime Location Step into a well-established Cauldron Ice Cream franchise — a brand known for its signature puffle cones, artisan ice...

$160,000

$160,000

Established Restaurant in Historic Julian, CA

$110,000 - Julian, CA

$110,000

Julian, CA

Chocolate Dessert Shop

Sacramento, CA

Beloved, high-end chocolate boutique specializing in handcrafted gourmet chocolates, artisanal desserts, and custom gift collections. Located in a prime retail mall the business has built a loyal...

$200,000

$200,000

Cash Flow: $15,000

$260K Owner Earnings – Multi-Unit Franchise Resale, Low Overhead,

Orange County, CA

Thriving multi-unit franchise resale with two established locations in prime Orange County markets. Combined annual revenue exceeds $1.28 million with owner earnings of approximately $260K. Both...

$590,000

$590,000

Cash Flow: $260,000

Darrin Davenport

Common Ground Business Brokers

Serving Sacramento County, CA

Common Ground Business Brokers is a California wide business brokerage with offices throughout the state. We utilize the Regus office network are able to meet in person virtually anywhere in California. We have been operating for over 15 years and have helped hundreds of buyers and sellers through the sales process. We are long term members of the California Association of Business Brokers and International Business Broker Association. Our Broker of Record, Darrin M. Davenport, is certified as a Certified Business Broker and a Master Certified Business Intermediary.

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Established Restaurant – Strong Net, Not Chef-Dependent

Fremont, CA

? Turnkey Restaurant for Sale – Fremont, CA (Main Road Location) ? A rare opportunity to take over a fully equipped, profitable restaurant located on a busy main road in Fremont with excellent...

$450,000

$450,000

Cash Flow: $240,000

Established Tam's Burger with 25+ Years of Proven Success!

Los Angeles, CA

Incredible opportunity to own a well-established fast-food restaurant serving the community for over 25 years! Located in a high-traffic area with excellent visibility and easy access, this turnkey...

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$200,000

$200,000

Turnkey Melrose Cafe – Trendy Matcha & Coffee Concept

Los Angeles, CA

This turnkey matcha and coffee cafe on Melrose Avenue offers a rare opportunity to acquire a fully built-out, stylish, and modern wellness-focused concept in one of Los Angeles’ busiest and trendiest...

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$195,000

$195,000

Five Guys - 9 Units with territory rights

Pleasant Hill, CA

Five Guys, 9 Units located in California. Purchase price includes territory rights, along with the ability to either include or exclude a newly opened 10th location. The first Five Guys restaurant...

$5,900,000

$5,900,000

Cash Flow: $1,119,039

Successful and Established Poke Restaurant

Rocklin, CA

We are a Veteran owned semi-to-fast casual restaurant serving fresh "poke style" entrees over your choice of warm rice or mixed greens paired with a variety of customized toppings and house made...

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$199,990

$199,990

Krispy Krunchy Chicken (Prime Location)

Pittsburg, CA

Established Krispy Krunchy Chicken franchise in prime Pittsburg, CA location, successfully operating since 2020. This well-positioned restaurant specializes in fresh HALAL Cajun fried chicken,...

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$299,000

$299,000

“High-Growth Franchise Opportunity – Established Pizzeria with Seller

Los Angeles, CA

Exceptional opportunity to acquire an established Big Mama’s & Papa’s Pizzeria franchise located in the heart of Granada Hills’ Old Granada Village Business District. This well-recognized neighborhood...

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$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $35,000

Juice Bar, Acai Bowls and Smoothies

$450,000 - San Francisco, CA

$450,000

San Francisco, CA

Raul Salas

Unique Microbrewery With Expansion Potential

Montclair, CA

Microbrewery with 5 BBL system, tasting room with 16 taps, 2 walk-in coolers. There is also a warehouse storage space directly off of the brewing area. Great for start-up business or home brewers...

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$150,000

$150,000

BOBA Coffee & Tea//Chinese Bakery// Coffee Shop with CA Lottery!

Rosemead, CA

SDE: YTD-September 2025 - $69,944 AND WILL INCREASE AFTER OCT, NOV, DEC. SF: 851sf Base rent: $2,497 NET: $790 Total rent: $3,227; annual increases are 2.5% Utilities: $961 California lottery sales...

$99,000

$99,000

Cash Flow: $69,944

Centrally Located Kitchen Opportunity

San Diego, CA

This business presents a strategic acquisition opportunity for a buyer seeking immediate operational continuity with the flexibility to expand or rebrand. The 1,200 square foot retail and production...

$49,000

$49,000

Bar - Type 48

Oakland, CA

Established Bar business in nice neighborhood of Oakland. Great location, Condition and opportunity....

$198,000

$198,000

Softserve Ice Cream and Taiyaki-High Traffic, Loyal Customer,-PENDING

Sacramento, CA

ESTABLISHED SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM AND TAIYAKI SHOP - NATOMAS, CA Rare opportunity to acquire a thriving soft serve ice cream and taiyaki franchise in one of Natomas's busiest plazas. This established...

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$160,000

$160,000

Jimmy Johns

Delano, CA

Established Jimmy John's franchise opportunity in Delano, CA featuring a prime retail corridor location with excellent visibility and strong daytime traffic from nearby schools and business centers....

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$249,000

$249,000

Prime Pizza Franchise Location – $75K SDE

Sutter Creek, CA

Turnkey opportunity to own a freshly remodeled pizza franchise location in California's beautiful Gold Country region. Completely renovated in early 2025 with state-of-the-art equipment and modern...

$299,000

$299,000

Cash Flow: $75,041

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...

$235,000

$235,000

Cash Flow: $85,000

High Potential Indian Restaurant

Sacramento, CA

ESTABLISHED INDIAN RESTAURANT - SACRAMENTO, CA This turnkey Indian restaurant presents an exceptional opportunity in Sacramento's thriving market. Established in 2024, the business has quickly built a...

$275,000

$275,000

Santa Monica Restaurant w/ Beer and Wine Location Location Location

$260,000 - Santa Monica, CA

$260,000

Santa Monica, CA

Thriving Mediterranean Restaurant – Prime South OC Location

Mission Viejo, CA

Step into a thriving, family-owned Mediterranean restaurant serving authentic, homemade dishes prepared daily from scratch. Located in one of South Orange County’s most desirable communities, this...

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$265,000

$265,000

Motivated Seller, Corner Prime Location!

San Francisco, CA

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Turnkey restaurant opportunity in one of San Francisco’s most vibrant and safe neighborhoods — the Marina/Cow Hollow district. This prime corner lot offers unbeatable...

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$150,000

$150,000

TURNKEY Coffee / Cafe Shop For Sale

Spring Valley, CA

Turnkey café opportunity! This shop is a local favorite, known for its quality coffee, delicious desserts, breakfast, and deli options. With a loyal customer base and prime location, it's ready for a...

$179,999

$179,999

One of a kind Coffee Shop with 2 locations

Yucaipa, CA

This Coffee Shop is a cozy, one-of-a-kind café where great coffee meets a cinematic, immersive vibe. With two locations serving San Bernardino and Riverside County, it’s a welcoming spot for movie...

$625,000

$625,000

Turnkey Restaurant Opportunity

Rowland Heights, CA

Turnkey restaurant opportunity in Diamond Plaza, Rowland Heights. 2,124 SF with lease through Dec. 2027 plus 5-year option. Prime high-traffic location with strong visibility. Monthly rent $11,747.09...

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$168,888

$168,888

Restaurant, Bar & Live Entertainment

Riverside County, CA

This Restaurant & Bar is a beloved local hotspot known for its delicious food and vibrant atmosphere and located in a convenient area with good visibility and accessibility. This popular venue offers...

$249,000

$249,000

Profitable Sushi Restaurant for Sale in Prime Location

Rancho Mirage, CA

Profitable Sushi Restaurant for Sale in Prime Location This established sushi restaurant presents an exceptional opportunity in Rancho Mirage, California's thriving dining market. Operating...

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$245,000

$245,000

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Uncle Chai Thailand Street Food

Rancho Mirage, CA

For sale: Uncle Chai, a charming Thai restaurant located in the beautiful city of Rancho Mirage, CA. Situated on the highly trafficked Hwy 111, just minutes away from the luxurious Ritz Carlton hotel,...

$370,000

$370,000

Cash Flow: $225,616

Established restaraunt in Heavenly Village

South Lake Tahoe, CA

Creative Crêpes is a charming, counter-serve crêperie specializing in a wide array of both sweet and savory crêpes. Located in Heavenly Village, we offer a perfect quick bite or a relaxing meal with...

$235,000

$235,000

Cash Flow: $140,000

Only Charcuterie Storefront in San Diego - $73K in Assets

$50,000 - Chula Vista, CA

$50,000

Chula Vista, CA

Daniel Garbarsky

United Franchise Group

Historic Marin Deli - $295K Revenue - Health Dept Already Approved!

San Rafael, CA

Historic Marin County Deli - 56-Year Legacy Business Opportunity Established in 1969, this iconic San Rafael deli has served the Marin community for over five decades, building an exceptional...

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$126,000

$126,000

Cash Flow: $73,603

Prime Downtown LA Restaurant with Hard Liquor License CUP approved!

Los Angeles, CA

Established restaurant opportunity in prime downtown Los Angeles location featuring a coveted hard liquor license approved on CUP. This beautifully updated 2,276 square foot space sits on a...

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$149,000

$149,000

Lucrative Cocktail Bar – #1 Hot Spot in San Lorenzo – Absentee Owner

San Lorenzo, CA

Rare chance to own a trendy, profitable bar located in the absolute hot spot of San Lorenzo. This modern lounge has already become a go-to nightlife destination for locals who love good drinks, good...

$275,000

$275,000

Cash Flow: $146,753

Profitable Sandwich & Ice Cream Shop — Turnkey, Semi-Absentee

Placer County, CA

A well-established, profitable sandwich and ice cream combo store. This well-known sandwich brand currently has 32 locations in the greater Sacramento, Reno and Bay area -- plus locations in Arizona,...

$185,000

$185,000

Cash Flow: $42,466

West LA Taco Shop – $600K Rev – Absentee Run – Whole Foods Opening

Los Angeles, CA

Operating Taco Shop – West Los Angeles - Location: Busy shopping center near Trader Joe’s, Starbucks, and Pizza Hut - Lease Terms: 4+ years remaining | $6,500/month | $15K deposit - Turnkey Operation:...

$49,888

$49,888

San Gabriel Valley. Azusa

Los Angeles County, CA

We’re selling our Juice Bar franchise in,California because our family has moved out of state to Washington, and it’s become difficult to manage the business from a distance. We’ve loved being a part...

$139,000

$139,000

Bubble Tea Franchise – Absentee-Owned,full-kitchen and low rent

Sacramento County, CA

This established bubble tea franchise presents an exceptional turnkey investment opportunity in Sacramento County's thriving market. Operating successfully since 2008, this 1,494 square foot location...

$465,000

$465,000

Two-Location Brewery & Tasting Room Opportunity

San Diego County, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire an established brewery and tasting room (two locations) with over nine years of successful operation and a loyal customer following. Included in the sale is a...

$699,000

$699,000

Round Table - California

San Mateo County, CA

Longstanding location and well known brand. Franchisor requires $500K net worth and $200K liquid....

$325,000

$325,000

Cash Flow: $70,583

Restaurant & Full Bar in the Heart of Castro – Type 47 License Include

San Francisco, CA

This turnkey restaurant and full bar presents an exceptional opportunity in San Francisco's vibrant Castro District. The establishment comes fully equipped with a valuable Type 47 full liquor license,...

$799,000

$799,000

Prime Restaurant Location - Anaheim Platinum Triangle

Anaheim, CA

• Non’s Restaurant is located in the Famous Platinum Triangle serving Vietnamese food and specialty drinks • Operate as Vietnamese Food or open your choice of Cuisine Restaurant • Densely Populated...

$160,000

$160,000

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

Number of Businesses Analyzed  

1,825

Median Asking Price  

$282,000

Median Reported Revenue  

$660,000

Median Reported Earnings  

$120,000

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


California Restaurant Valuation Multiples

Range

Revenue

Earnings (SDE)

Lower Quartile

0.29

1.91

Median

0.42

2.50

Upper Quartile

0.60

3.33

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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