Restaurants for Sale in Butte County, CA
Butte County, California
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Oroville, California
Chinese Restaurant - Freestanding Building
$ 450,000
Freestanding building plus restaurant for sale in Oroville. Oroville is located in the Northern Sacramento Valley, in the Sierra Nevada Foothills. It's about 65 miles north of Sacramento. The restaurant is nestled downtown across the public parking and literally down the street from the theater. There is 8 feet type 1 hood, several chest freezer in basement, Food warmer, wok, deep fryer and more. Lots of storage in basement. Real estate included
Butte County, California
Chico's Popular and Established PARK AVENUE PUB is For Sale!
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Chico's Popular and Established PARK AVENUE PUB is For Sale. Remodeled Patio & Storefront + More Recent Upgrades! Includes Liquor License RRC#: 5129 Location: Butte County Annual Revenue: Contact for Info Monthly Rent: $5000 (suggested) Offered at: Negotiable This is a great opportunity for an Owner Operator to purchase an upgraded and established bar in Chico, California. The Park Avenue Pub is a locals destination. The owner invested heavily in the business in 2020-2021 by adding a freshly designed and constructed front patio and building facade, adding massive curb appeal. The visibil
Butte County, California
Bar & Building For Sale! Chico's Popular and Established PARK AVENUE PUB is For Sale. Remodeled Patio & Storefront + More Recent Upgrades!
$ 750,000
Bar & Building For Sale! Chico's Popular and Established PARK AVENUE PUB is For Sale. Remodeled Patio & Storefront + More Recent Upgrades! RRC#: 5130 Asking Price:$750,000 Location: Butte County Annual Revenue: Contact for Info Monthly Rent: Real Estate for Sale This is a rare opportunity to purchase an upgraded property with a popular bar/restaurant concept within. There is likely SBA financing opportunities for a buyer planning on being the owner-operator of the bar. The owner invested heavily in the business in 2020-2021 by adding a freshly designed and constructed front patio and buil
Butte County, California
Restaurant Space with Full Kitchen & Spacious Dining Area
$ 450,000
Restaurant Space with Full Kitchen & Spacious Dining Area RRC#: 5122 Asking Price: Offered at $450,000 Location: Butte County Annual Revenue: Contact For Info Annual Cash Flow: Contact For Info Listing Description: Step into an established dining destination with everything in place for a smooth transition to new ownership. This restaurant offers a welcoming atmosphere with a spacious dining area designed to comfortably accommodate guests. The kitchen and service areas are outfitted with a complete array of professional equipment, allowing a new operator to step in and begin service immedia
Chico, California
Neighborhood Market
$ 695,000
Seller financing to well qualified buyer for this newly rebuilt in 2014, this has 2,578 SF with 700 SF outbuilding. All new with permits all new equipment with a complete kitchen ready to be installed. Only market in the area. Established in 1943 complete upgraded in 2014. You can be the neighborhood grocer.
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Buy or Sell a Restaurant in California
Restaurant and food businesses are some of the most popular and reliable categories on BizBen. Whether you're looking to buy your first café or sell an established dining spot, understanding the local California market can make all the difference. BizBen provides real-time insights from thousands of active restaurant for sale listings across California. Our data below encompasses a range of businesses from fast food restaurants to franchise restaurants to bars for sale. By reviewing asking prices, cash flow, and location trends, buyers and sellers can better compare opportunities and make more informed decisions in one of California's most popular business-for-sale sectors.
Market Snapshot
- Number of Businesses - 5 listings
- Average Asking Price - $586,250
- Average Revenue - $58,000
- Average Cash Flow - $0
Top Metro Areas for Restaurant Ownership
- Los Angeles & Orange County: High population density, strong year-round tourism and dining demand
- San Francisco Bay Area: High household incomes and premium dining preferences
- Sacramento & Central Valley: More affordable rents, growing suburban populations, and rising food-service consumption
- San Diego: Tourist and student markets sustain steady traffic and diversified dining formats
Why Invest in a Restaurant?
- Strong demand, especially in high-traffic markets and tourist destinations
- Opportunities for owner-operators to scale or convert absentee models
- Multiple paths to revenue: full-service, quick-service, franchise, delivery/take-out
- California's large and diverse consumer base offers resilience across economic cycles
Whether you're a first-time buyer or an investor adding another location, restaurants in California deliver consistent potential for growth and return when properly maintained, marketed, and located.
Selling Your California Restaurant?
Thinking about selling your restaurant? BizBen connects sellers with qualified buyers and experienced restaurant brokers statewide who understand valuations, leases, and operational complexities.
FAQs
How many restaurant businesses are currently listed for sale in California?
At present, there are 5 listings in the restaurant & food category across California.
Are restaurants still profitable?
Yes. While specific margins vary depending on many variables (location, size, category), well-managed restaurants in high-demand markets remain attractive business investments.
Can I finance a purchase?
Yes. Buyers frequently leverage SBA or conventional loans, work with business brokers who offer seller financing, or deploy owner-operator models to maximize value.
Which California cities have the most restaurant listings?
Most active listings tend to be concentrated in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, and Sacramento, with additional opportunities across Orange County and the Central Valley.
Does the lease transfer when I buy a California restaurant?
Not automatically. Almost every commercial lease requires the landlord's written consent to an assignment, and that consent is where restaurant deals most often stall or die. Read the assignment clause before anything else: some landlords use the change of hands to reset the rent or shorten the term. Check the remaining term and every option to renew — a restaurant with two years left is worth far less than the equipment and goodwill suggest, because you may be rebuilding the fit-out somewhere else. Expect the landlord to want your financials and restaurant experience, and start that conversation early rather than at the end of escrow.
How does the ABC licence work when buying a restaurant?
A California alcohol licence is transferred through the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, not handed over with the keys, and the transfer runs through escrow with a posting and objection period. Budget 60 to 120 days. The type matters: a Type 47 (full liquor, on-sale general) is restricted by county quota and can be worth six figures on its own in Los Angeles or San Francisco, while a Type 41 (beer and wine) is far cheaper and easier to obtain. Confirm the licence is in good standing with no pending disciplinary action before you agree a price, because a suspended or conditioned licence changes what you are buying.
Whether buying, investing, or selling, California's restaurant market remains active, competitive, and driven by a large consumer base. Explore the current opportunities on BizBen.com to find your next restaurant business investment.
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