Restaurants for Sale in Pleasanton, CA
Pleasanton, California
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Pleasanton, California
Absentee-Owner Sushi Restaurant in Tri-Valley $588,000
$ 588,000
Well-Established 100% Absentee-Owner Japanese Restaurant for Sale Prime location in a busy commercial and residential area with ample free parking. Annual sales over $1 million, with strong net income and significant upside for a new owner. Highlights Annual Sales: Over $1,000,000 Operation: 100% absentee owner Hours: Open 6 days; Sunday dinner only (room to grow by adding hours) Lease Size / Rent: 3,000 sq ft / $4,790 per month (water & CAM included) Term: Expires ~2030, 2% annual increase, option available Facilities 120 seats Large sushi bar (currently underutilized) 16-ft Type I hood
Pleasanton, California
Well Maintained Japanese restaurant-Owner is retireing
$ 449,999
Japanese Restaurant for sale. Size of the restaurant is 2900sq and rent is $7000 including water. Monthly sales are close to $110,000. Well maintained sushi restaurant is located in the good center and rent is below market. There's a full kitchen with 14 feet long hood and walk-in cooler. Reason for sale is Health issue and retiring. Sba loan is available. There's type 47 liquor license.
Pleasanton, California
Restaurant, Bakery, And Meat Shop, Three Businesses in one
$ 390,000
CF : $ 120,000
UNIQUE THREE-CONCEPT FOOD BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY – PLEASANTON, CA Newly Built Commercial Kitchen • Bakery • Food-Service Concepts This is a unique opportunity to acquire a newly built, fully equipped commercial food business in the heart of Pleasanton, California. The property features a totally different and versatile design concept with the potential to operate three complementary business concepts under one roof. The facility was built from scratch with substantial investment in commercial-grade infrastructure, kitchen equipment, refrigeration, bakery equipment, and custom improvements. Th
Pleasanton, California
Sports Bar - With Pizza, Craft Beer, Large Patio
$ 148,000
What we have here is a top-notch sports bar with pizza, craft beer, and a beautiful patio. it can be converted to any concept you have with a massive beautiful kitchen which has an extended type 2 hood for mass production and also a type 1 hood which is rare in pizza shops. Name is not included, the reason for sale is that the seller has many locations & focusing more in south bay where he is growing his concept. For the craft beer selection, you could showcase local breweries alongside well-known favorites, offering a diverse range of styles to suit every beer lover's palate. From hoppy IPAs
Pleasanton, California
Sandwich Franchise Restaurant
$ 299,000
Description: This restaurant is part of a rapidly expanding California-based franchise with over 100 locations across multiple states, recognized for its premium ingredients, authentic sourdough bread, streamlined operations, comprehensive franchise support, and strong brand recognition in the fast-casual dining segment. The restaurant offers premium deli sandwiches, fresh salads, soups served in sourdough bread bowls, flatbreads, and mac & cheese. The restaurant enjoys excellent visibility just off freeway within one of Pleasanton's busiest neighborhood shopping centers. Anchored by national
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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
- Median Asking Price - $390,000
- Median Revenue - $696,000
- Median Cash Flow - $120,000
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.