Restaurants for Sale in California
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1321 results for "Restaurants & Food" businesses in "California"
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Los Angeles County, California
Coffee Shop, Restaurant
$ 499,000
CF : $ 121,000
Jinky's Coffee Shop/Restaurant in a highly visible corner location in Santa Monica Promenade. Ocean view from the front of the shop. Newly established for approximately 2 years. Previously was a Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf store. Lots of potential to grow. Lunch and dinner items can be added for substantial revenue growth.
Norwalk, California
Restaurant And Bar - Live Entertainment
$ 599,000
This Norwalk adjacent bar and restaurant with live entertainment and sidewalk seating boasts a loyal following due to its unique concept that helps to promote a stable patronage base, its live music and special event entertainment calendar, craft beer offering, and chef-driven menu offerings. This 3,500 square foot leases for an attractive $3,900 per month on a secure lease until 4/2024 with options to be negotiated in the sale. All of the business's furniture, fixtures, equipment, and liquor license as well as a live entertainment permit will be included in the sale. An estimated $5k - $10k in inventory will be sold at cost at close in addition to the purchase price. While bars, restaurants, and live music venues exist in the popular entertainment district that is in Norwalk's adjacent city, few occupy as prominent of high foot and drive-by traffic locations and fewer still enjoy such a reasonable lease rate for such high-profile venues with similar entitlements. As such, this versatile business, which can thrive with any number of concepts, maintains a built-in long-term advantage over competitors. This business may benefit from a seasoned onsite management team with restaurant, entertainment, or general hospitality industry experience. The versatile layout may be readily adapted to any number of similar or entirely different concepts that can capitalize on this venue's attractive overhead structure, liquor, and live entertainment entitlements.
Los Angeles County, California
Korean Tofu Restaurant - Near Rowland Heights
$ 180,000
This is a very successful Korean tofu restaurant near Rowland Heights that was established in 1988. They are open 6 days a week so new buyers will have more potential to increase sales if you open 7 days a week. The average monthly sales are $50,000. The lease is new with a rent of $8,600. The size is 2,650 sq. ft. with a seating capacity of 130. It has a Type 41 beer and wine license.
Los Angeles, California
American Restaurant - Very Big Potential
$ 495,000
This restaurant in Los Angeles, CA has very big potential and is located in a high foot traffic area. Beer and wine are permitted in the dining area for patrons. Their hours are 5 pm to 11 pm and they are closed on Sunday. The gross sales are $1,036,907. The lease goes until 7/2026 plus a 5-year option. The rent is $5,000 and the size is 1,885 sq. ft. plus a basement. The seating capacity is 89 dining and 66 patio. It has a Type 41 license and it was established in 2014.
Victorville, California
Japanese Sushi Restaurant - Semi Absentee Run
$ 495,000
CF : $ 300,000
For sale is a very successful sushi restaurant in Victorville that was established in 2008. They are open 6 days a week so new buyers will have more potential to increase sales if you open 7 days a week. They have 16 employees and a type 41 liquor license. It is 2,500 sq ft. for $8,000 rent and has 83 seats. The average gross sales are $100,000 per month.
Los Angeles County, California
Fried Chicken Restaurant - Absentee Run
$ 270,000
For sale is an absentee-run Korean-style fried chicken restaurant with craft beer in the southwest of Los Angeles County. This is a 1,800 sq ft. restaurant in 2017. It is open Tuesday thru Sunday from 11 am to 11 pm. The annual gross is $660,000.
Ventura, California
Sushi Restaurant in Ventura
$ 145,000
CF : $ 120,000
The food is very flavorful, absolutely amazing, and second to none and the sushi of this restaurant is super fresh and hands down the best in Ventura and a hidden gem. The quality and taste of the food are always consistently delicious, fresh, and out of this world and all ingredients are of fantastic quality. This is hands down the best sushi the quality of this sushi is unprecedented and the food is mouthwatering and delicious. This is an excellent opportunity to own a well-established, well decorated authentic, and gorgeous Japanese sushi restaurant at a great location in Ventura.
Los Angeles County, California
Subway Franchise - Well Known, Great Location
$ 299,000
CF : $ 72,000
For sale is a Subway Sandwich franchise location. This is a great opportunity to own this world-famous sub sandwiches at this great location. This is the place where you can trust the quality and freshness of sandwiches. The quality and taste of the food are always consistently delicious and out of this world. This is a great place to come for a quick healthy lunch as there are lots of options to choose from. This business is the world's largest and most famous sandwich restaurant brand and they have the best bread baked fresh daily and favorite sub sandwiches, drinks, chips, and cookies in one place.
Ventura County, California
7-Eleven Store
$ 420,000
CF : $ 180,000
7-Elevn provides various kinds of food products and beverages to its customers and 7-Eleven convenience stores also known as corner shops or neighborhood shops and 7-Elven convenience stores are perfect for small spontaneous shopping needs and also by far the most common types of store around the world. People stop by 7-Eleven stores because they are convenient, having what they need to get through their day. The primary services provided by the 7-Eleven are various kinds of products that include beverages, packaged food, coffee, candy, dairy ,snacks and much more.
Los Angeles County, California
Beer and Wine Market - Semi Absentee Run
$ 195,000
This is a beer and wine market. Sales are $42,000/month and it is a semi-absentee run. Extra income is $37,500/year from lotto. Rent is $2,500. The current owner has ran for 17 years. Number of parking spots is 6. Business hours are 8:30am - 9:30pm. Located in Los Angeles around a Hispanic area. It is good for a first-time buyer. There are lots of potential. There is no produce or meat.
Los Angeles, California
Beer and Wine Market - Great Location
$ 350,000
Well-managed beer and wine market for sale. Annual $180k gross income, monthly sales $65,000. Lease term 10yr plus 5yr option. Rent $3,500 under current ownership over 20 years. great location and great parking space. This is a great opportunity for a first-time buyer or experienced buyer. Market size 1592sqft. Absentee run. The address will not be given over the phone. Please fill out the NDA form.
San Mateo County, California
Type 47 Full Liquor License - For Restaurants
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Asset Sale! The Liquor License is the Asset Sale. This is a Type 47 full liquor license for Restaurants. It may be relocated anywhere in San Mateo County. It may also be changed to a Type 48 full liquor license for Bars/Nightclubs ($100).
Los Angeles County, California
Commercial Wholesale Bakery
$ 3,400,000
CF : $ 301,000
This is highly recognized Money-making business with great reputation in the valley. This wholesale bakery offers fresh, tasty and nutritious goods with high quality ingredients and unique recipes. This bakery is a high profit margin business and all baked from scratch daily. This is an excellent and amazing opportunity to own a great wholesale bakery with the property. They have accounts with 50 major markets and 10 major distributors. The asking price is $3,400,000. (business, all equipment and property).
Los Angeles County, California
Burger And Mexican Restaurant - High Visibility
$ 495,000
Free standing burger and Mexican food restaurant in Los Angeles County In California. Owner established For 31 years and currently running. Well-established restaurant with strong local clientele base. High visibility & street exposure, located on a major avenue and within a quick minute to 60 Freeway.
Ventura County, California
Fast Food Sub Sandwich Franchise Restaurant
$ 169,000
You can taste the quality difference in their sandwich versus other places This is hands down the best place and the quality of the sub sandwich is unprecedented This is by far the best sandwich and the sandwich is super fresh The sandwich is exceptional and amazingly delicious and it is always consistently fresh and out of this world This place specializes in gourmet sub sandwiches and it is second to none This is a great opportunity for an aggressive owner operator to take over this well established and newly remodeled business and take it to the next level Seller encourages any serious buyer to do an in-store observation to understand the value of this business
Camarillo, California
Poke Restaurant With Boba - Asset Sale
$ 79,000
Poke Restaurant with Boba. Started from a new build out 4 years ago. Absentee owner wants to see a new progressive owner take over. Bulk Sale of Assets only. Business was established 3 years ago...Pre Covid. Over $200,000 of equipment and Tenant Improvement. First year gross 2018 pre-covid over $400,000. Tax return 2020 shows absentee owners SDE at $40,000.
El Cajon, California
Mediterranean Restaurant - Absentee Run
$ 250,000
Mediterranean restaurant for sale in El Cajon, San Diego County. Absentee owner. Owner lives out of area. Large seating. Great for hosting events. Prep kitchen, kitchen, updated seating area modern rustic look. Business ready for new owner to put in their own ideas and growth. Beer & Wine License. Good Books. Great lease. Plenty of parking. Ideal location in east county.
Orange County, California
Mexican Restaurant - Long Lease, Established
$ 125,000
This Mexican restaurant is located in the shopping center as the coroner store with full viability established 32yrs with current owner next door to busy hamburger franchise soon to open under remodel has a hood grill fryers and stove cold pre table hot prep table upright freezer. Asking price $125000.Rent $3050,long lease. located in strip center. not a franchise of employees 4-ft 2 pt. open 7 days hours 8am-7pm m-Thursday sat 8-10pm current owner 32 years.
Los Angeles, California
Beer Wine Market - Retiring Owner, Stable Income
$ 195,000
CF : $ 130,000
Very kind and amazing business owner. Store located very busy and safe area. customers is very friendly. Inventory amount is $25K approximately. 7 doors walk in cooler, 3,3 door coolers. Great Little Family Market. Biz established more than 30yrs. 2000SQ, 7days 9 to 9. Rent $2500, Lease 6+5, Gross $630K & Net $130K Annually. Extra Lotto & ATM income $1200 Monthly. Owner is retired. Best store who want a stable income.
Orange County, California
Beer Wine Market
$ 315,000
CF : $ 170,000
Business established 30 years. Well established beer & wine store for sale in Orange County, CA. 3,000 sq. ft. Rent: $4,000 (including CAM). Gross Income: $55K to $58K/month. Net: $13K/month. Very safe area. Potential: Market with leased meat department. Business Hours: 8am to 8pm. Margin over 35%. Store located near lots of apartments. The city has plans to build more apartments and houses around market.
Torrance, California
Bakery Wholesaler - Loyal Customers
$ 225,000
The low fat brownies and low fat chocolate chips are mouthwatering and super fresh and flavorful. They are great for a snack, parties, gifts and open houses, etc. This is without questions the best cookies made from high quality ingredients and the cookies are amazingly fresh and always consistent and you can taste the quality difference in these cookies versus other places. This is hands down the best place and the quality of the cookies is unprecedented and exceptional and second to none. This is a great opportunity for an aggressive owner operator to take over this great well established bakery business and take it to the next level They have various cookies and treats and very high quality and reasonably priced cookies.
Solano County, California
Candy And Yogurt Shop - 80 Years Established
$ 75,000
Are you looking for a Sweet Business Opportunity? Established in 1936,this well known candy/retail shop, for sale in Solano County, has been part of the community for 80 + years. This known and loved business offers a variety of sweets, frozen yogurt, specialty food items and comes fully equipped with 5 yogurt machines, ice cream displays, 2 x Spartan glass door merchandisers, 3 marble candy prep tables, Masterbilt double door freezer and refrigerators, large candy kettles, multiple scales and measuring equipment, Hobart mixers, plenty of storage space and much much more (equipment list available upon request). This is a perfect opportunity to purchases a turnkey business with a sizable inventory, great location and loyal customer base. A staple in the North Bay, this location offers off-street parking, bustling foot traffic, and is located on a busy main thoroughfare that provides plenty of drive-by traffic and visibility. This shop is perfect for someone that wants a business opportunity with great terms and minimal start-up. Please give us a call for further details and a private tour. Prospective Buyers must sign a confidentially agreement.
San Pedro, California
Mini Market - Motivated Seller, Semi Absentee Run
$ 269,000
CF : $ 72,000
Has been there for many decades and this market property is a historic building in San Pedro. Motivated seller is offering this well established business with the food permit, very reasonable rent. Asking price $269,000. Gross sales are $720,000 yr. Net profit is approx $ 72,000 yr. 3,500 sq ft. This is one of a kind mini market and this store has a great deal of potential to increase revenue by adding more variety of merchandise and marketing or advertising This place is definitely a hidden gem and local treasure. A new operator with good business sense could do much better than the current owner. This is a great opportunity for an aggressive owner operator to take over this well established and outstanding business and take it to the next level. The seller is ready to move on different ventures. Don't miss out on this rare opportunity to own this great business in San Pedro. This is a semi-absentee owner.
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.
Rancho Cordova, California
Thai Restaurant - Great Books And Records
$ 250,000
CF : $ 120,000
Thai restaurant has been Sacramento's favorite for the past 4 years.This business is a very popular restaurant serving some of the most authentic Thai Food. This restaurant is a great opportunity for a buyer that wishes to continue with the current concept or put in their own concept and or extend the normal business hours. If you are looking to open your first restaurant this could be a perfect fit. Everything in this restaurant is perfect, and it doesn't need anything more. All inventory included. Seller will just hand over the keys and walk away. Rent is only $1800 including utilities, trash and water. 2500 square feet Business hours: Mon-Fri 11am-8pm Sat 1pm-8pm This is a business opportunity sale only, Property is not being sold, all the information has been provided by the seller. Buyer and buyers agent verifies all the information. Please do not show up at the restaurant or call the restaurant, or speak with any employees. This is by appointment only usually on Sunday. Please call listing agent to setup the appointment and provide proof of funds or letter of intent. Listing Agent holds Exclusive right to sell and does not authorize anyone to advertise without exclusive written permission from the listing Agent. Violators will be reported to the DRE and local MLS.
Auburn, California
Thai Restaurant - Newly Built, Beautiful Inside
$ 180,000
CF : $ 60,000
Newly built Thai Restaurant for Sale! This business has been in business for only a year now and is doing excellent. Well maintained and highly rated place for Thai food in a large geographic area. This is a perfect opportunity to run your own restaurant without the hassle of building one. If you are looking to open your first restaurant this could be a perfect fit. Everything in this restaurant is perfect, and it doesn't need anything more. All inventory included. Seller will just hand over the keys and walk away. Rent is only $2500/month 3000 sq. ft. Business hours: Mon-Sat 11:30am-8:30pm This is a business opportunity sale only, Property is not being sold, all the information has been provided by the seller. Buyer and buyers agent verifies all the information. Please do not show up at the restaurant or call the restaurant, or speak with any employees. This is by appointment only usually on Sunday. Please call listing agent to setup the appointment and provide proof of funds or letter of intent. Listing Agent holds Exclusive right to sell and does not authorize anyone to advertise without exclusive written permission from the listing Agent. Violators will be reported to the DRE and local MLS.
Los Angeles County, California
Indian Restaurant - Authentic
$ 239,000
CF : $ 78,000
If you want the best & authentic Indian food, this is the place. The food is to die for and out of this world. The food is so flavorful, absolutely amazing and second to none. The food is extremely delicious and hands down the best Indian cuisine. The interior design is gorgeous with separate private booths and gives you a private dining table. The decor is elegant and the atmosphere is very cozy. When you enter, you are greeted with romantic music and soft lighting. which is perfect for deep conversation and the ambiance is all stellar.
Los Angeles, California
Unique Bakery
$ 599,000
CF : $ 156,000
This fantastic bakery is the best in the area. This bakery is definitely a hidden gem. The unique pasties and bagels are a must to try. This bakery is located in the upscale community and cozy, peaceful place to kill in the area. If you want delicious, no frills sandwich, bagel, pastry and cookies, this is the place. The pastries, bagels, croissants, chocolate danish sandwiches and custom-made cakes are tasty, fresh, unique and out of this world.
Burbank, California
Fresh Juice And Smoothies - Franchise
$ 299,000
Extremely Healthy, Reinvigorating and Nutritionally Tasting Smoothies. Current owner spent over $ 200,000 for remodeling this business Seller encourages any serious buyer to do in-store observation to Understand the value of this fresh juice and smoothie business. Constant flow of customers and it has new and Local steady customers. This is a rare opportunity to own this outstanding, well established and gorgeous fresh Juice, Ice Cream and Smoothies at the great location.
Solvang, California
Upscale Chinese Restaurant
$ 800,000
Upscaled famous Mandarin Touch Restaurant and Cocktail lounge for sale in trendy Solvang, California.Original owner for 33 successful years Location, Location, Location! This beautiful setting sits right on the main street in downtown Solvang, across from main park that holds many events. Full bar with separate entrance and beautiful patio to enjoy the beautiful weather and dining until 1:00 am. Restaurants seats 160 including the patio and has 11 parking spaces. The business alone asking price is $800,000 Liquor license is included with the pricing. Seller will do long term reasonable lease. The building is also offered for sale and includes the business, liquor license and two penthouse style apartments upstairs. Sq footage is 4500 sq. ft. and was built in 2009 Asking price is 3,000,000 Seller will consider owner financing with large down. Great opportunity to be in the heavily tourist town with support from all the locals.
San Diego, California
Small Convenience Store
$ 150,000
CF : $ 60,000
A small convenience store (800 sf) well located on first floor major items regional mall in a booming north San Diego county coastal. Store sells high profit items i.e. Candies soft drinks cigarettes, ice cream bars lotto, and many sundry items. Gross sales run about $30,000 a month with a net of $5,000 a month by mostly help. Owner my consider some monthly carry back financing for a qualified buyer.
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Market Snapshot
- Number of Businesses - 1316 listings
- Average Asking Price - $564,305
- Average Revenue - $2,868,407
- Average Cash Flow - $188,331
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.
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