Food & Beverage Businesses for Sale in California

Browse 627 food & beverage businesses currently for sale in California with an average asking price of $920K. Restaurants, cafes, and food service

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Food & Beverage Businesses for Sale in California

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May 29

Roadhouse Restaurant for Sale in Riverside, CA

Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
$1.2MFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$30K
Multiple:40.0x
Why Buy

This destination roadhouse restaurant and bar occupies a nearly seven-acre mountaintop parcel in Southern California with panoramic views, a fully equipped commercial kitchen, indoor and outdoor dining, and a storied history as a traveler's waypoint along a well-trafficked scenic highway. The property includes both the operating business and underlying land, making this a hybrid real estate and hospitality acquisition with development optionality. The long-tenured owner is preparing for retirement, creating a rare opportunity for a qualified hospitality operator, investor, or developer.

Retirement SaleHigh CapEx
May 29

Pizza Restaurant for Sale in California

CA
$130KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$90K
Multiple:1.4x
Why Buy

This delivery and takeout pizza operation in Southern California benefits from a proprietary dough recipe that serves as a meaningful competitive differentiator. Dough is produced off-site and delivered to the location, reducing in-store labor while maintaining product consistency. The business generates strong discretionary earnings relative to its asking price, making it an attractive entry-level food service acquisition.

Sticky CustomersHigh Seasonality
May 29

Established Profitable Ice Cream Shop for Sale in California

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$250KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$167K
Multiple:1.5x
Why Buy

This multi-concept food and dessert business in the Los Angeles metro area operates as a retail ice cream shop, an in-house ice cream production facility, and a fast-casual Mexican kitchen under one roof. The manufacturing capability creates a wholesale expansion path, while the combined concept diversifies revenue beyond typical single-format restaurant operations. Strong discretionary earnings relative to the asking price indicate healthy unit economics for an owner-operator.

High Seasonality
May 29

Established Food & Beverage for Sale in California

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$75KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$112K
Multiple:0.7x
Why Buy

Established food & beverage business serving California. The business generates meaningful owner earnings, supporting an acquisition in the Under $250K range. Exact location, full description, and seller details are available after sign-up.

May 29

Chinese Restaurant for Sale in California

CA
$260KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$80K
Multiple:3.3x
Why Buy

This full-service Chinese restaurant in California offers a fully equipped commercial kitchen with an oversized hood, wok stations, walk-in cooler, and ample storage within a 2,200 square foot space. The lease terms are favorable, and a beer and wine license adds incremental revenue potential. The space is also positioned for conversion to an alternative cuisine concept, broadening buyer options beyond Chinese restaurant operators.

May 29

Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant for Sale in California

CA
$549KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$158K
Multiple:3.5x
Why Buy

This long-running breakfast and lunch restaurant in a high-traffic Monterey County community has become a local institution drawing both repeat locals and visitors. Annual revenue exceeds $1 million, supporting strong owner earnings, and the business benefits from a loyal customer base built over decades of consistent service. Below-market rent and a prime location in a heavily visited area reinforce the stability of this food service operation.

Sticky CustomersGrowth Trajectory
May 29

Turnkey Affordable Boba And Tea Shop for Sale in California

CA
$80KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$38K
Multiple:2.1x
Why Buy

A boba and tea shop in San Marcos, California is available as an asset sale at $80K, offering a turnkey-condition operation in a high-traffic location with favorable below-market rent that improves unit economics relative to competitors. The business generates $38K in SDE from a simple, low-labor menu format with strong consumer appeal across age demographics. This is an accessible acquisition for a first-time food service buyer seeking a low-cost entry into the high-growth specialty beverage segment.

May 29

Mexican Restaurant for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$599KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$300K
Multiple:2.0x
Why Buy

This full-service Mexican restaurant has operated continuously in the Los Angeles metro area for over 15 years, building a loyal customer base across breakfast, lunch, and dinner service with a beer and wine license adding incremental revenue. Annual revenue exceeds $860,000 with $300,000 in cash flow, representing a strong margin profile for a 1,950 square foot restaurant. The high-traffic location near a freeway corridor supports consistent foot traffic without reliance on paid advertising.

Sticky CustomersGrowth Trajectory
May 27

Sandwich Franchise Restaurant for Sale in California

CA
$195KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$80K
Multiple:2.4x
Why Buy

This well-established sandwich franchise unit in California is positioned in a high-traffic regional shopping center with strong co-tenancy from grocery, pharmacy, and national retail concepts that drive consistent daily customer flow. The franchise brand has decades of presence in the quick-service restaurant industry, providing consumer recognition and operational systems for a new owner. The location's residential, office, and retail traffic mix supports demand throughout the lunch and dinner dayparts.

Sticky Customers
May 27

Mediterranean Restaurant for Sale in San Diego, CA

San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
$1.2MFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$180K
Multiple:6.7x
Why Buy

This Persian and Mediterranean restaurant in the San Diego metro has built a loyal following through a commitment to house-made sauces, fresh-daily ingredients, and authentic preparation that differentiates it from mainstream competitors. The business maintains a strong combined online rating across major review platforms, reflecting consistent customer satisfaction and repeat visitation. With an asking price of $1.2 million and $180,000 in annual owner earnings, this is a well-established food and beverage acquisition for a buyer with restaurant operations experience.

Sticky Customers
May 26

Subway Franchise Restaurant for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$60KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$72K
Multiple:0.8x
Why Buy

This Subway franchise location in Orange County, California has operated since 2006 from a 1,200 square foot space with a fresh five-year lease in place, generating $450,000 in annual revenue with a semi-absentee ownership model requiring a team of three employees. The business produces $72,000 in annual cash flow on a low $60,000 asking price, making it an accessible entry point into the quick-service restaurant franchise sector for an owner-operator or bolt-on acquisition. The established brand, favorable lease terms, and existing operational systems reduce the typical startup complexity associated with food and beverage businesses.

Absentee OwnerRetirement Sale
May 26

Fast Casual Sandwich Shop for Sale in Santa Cruz, CA

Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA
$425KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$190K
Multiple:2.2x
Why Buy

This fast casual sandwich concept in the Central California Coast region has cultivated a loyal local following through made-to-order sandwiches featuring premium ingredients and house-made accompaniments that differentiate it from chain competitors. The business generates strong owner earnings relative to its asking price, with an SBA pre-qualification in place to ease financing for qualified buyers. Its coastal market location and distinctive menu position it well for continued growth under new ownership.

Sticky CustomersGrowth Trajectory
May 26

Profitable Stable In Store Sushi Bar for Sale in Riverside, CA

Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
$108KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$199K
Multiple:0.5x
Why Buy

This sushi bar operates within a high-traffic supermarket in the Inland Empire region of Southern California, benefiting from a built-in daily customer flow that reduces marketing dependency. Monthly gross sales approach $46,000, with net income consistently above $16,000 before owner compensation, implying strong unit economics for a simple, structured operation. The straightforward model and low overhead make it an attractive entry point for an owner-operator seeking predictable cash flow.

Recurring RevenueSticky CustomersKey Person Risk
May 26

Japanese Restaurant for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$280KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$144K
Multiple:1.9x
Why Buy

This sushi and teriyaki restaurant in the greater Los Angeles metro operates six days a week from a compact, low-overhead footprint with rent under $2,500 per month including CAM charges. Annual gross revenue approaches $550,000 with net income of approximately $144,000, supporting a lean and manageable operation suited to an owner-operator. The low entry price and modest occupancy costs create an attractive cost basis for a buyer looking to enter the food and beverage sector.

May 26

Japanese Sushi Restaurant for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$100KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$192K
Multiple:0.5x
Why Buy

This fully built-out sushi and grill restaurant in affluent South Orange County, California is available as a turnkey asset sale at a price well below original buildout cost. The 860-square-foot space carries a competitive lease for the market, with a fresh lease term available to the incoming buyer. The current five-day operating schedule presents an immediate revenue growth opportunity for an operator willing to expand hours.

High Seasonality
May 26

Japanese Izakaya Restaurant for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$990KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$360K
Multiple:2.8x
Why Buy

This high-volume Japanese izakaya and sake bar in the greater Los Angeles metro generates over $2.5 million in annual gross sales and is operated entirely under absentee ownership through a professional management team. Net income to the owner approaches $360,000 annually without any owner labor involvement, reflecting a well-systematized operation with strong brand loyalty and dominant local market presence. The custom buildout, valued in excess of $800,000, is included in the acquisition, providing significant hard asset value relative to the purchase price.

Absentee OwnerManager in PlaceHigh CapEx
May 26

Seafood Franchise Restaurant for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$175KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$120K
Multiple:1.5x
Why Buy

This seafood-focused fast food franchise in Orange County, California operates from a 1,200 square foot space with a fully equipped kitchen including a hood and grease trap, supporting a smooth ownership transition. Monthly sales average $60,000 with consistent customer traffic and a recognizable franchise brand providing operational support. The manageable footprint and moderate rent structure make this an accessible entry point into the quick-service restaurant segment.

May 26

Quick Service Deli Restaurant for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$245KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$96K
Multiple:2.6x
Why Buy

This weekday deli operation in the greater Los Angeles metro serves an industrial and office corridor, generating approximately $40,000 in monthly sales with a well-equipped 2,000-square-foot kitchen at notably low rent. The limited operating hours and defined customer base create a stable, predictable revenue structure well suited to an owner-operator or husband-and-wife team. The hood, walk-in cooler, and grease trap infrastructure support a broad range of culinary concepts for a buyer looking to reposition the menu or expand service offerings.

High Seasonality
May 26

Entertainment & Event Venue for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$1.9MFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$650K
Multiple:2.9x
Why Buy

This large-format licensed entertainment and event venue in the greater Los Angeles metro operates from a 7,000 square foot building with parking for over 200 vehicles and a 20-year lease at below-market rent. SDE of $650,000 on a $1.9 million asking price reflects a strong earnings multiple in a high-barrier coastal market. The extensive license portfolio and physical infrastructure create meaningful barriers to replication for prospective competitors.

May 23

Turnkey Profitable Mexican Restaurant for Sale in San Jose, CA

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
$800KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$216K
Multiple:3.7x
Why Buy

This full-service Mexican restaurant in the San Jose metro operates across multiple dining and private event rooms, enabling dual revenue streams from traditional restaurant traffic and bookings for corporate events, celebrations, and private gatherings. The business is fully equipped and operational, with existing branding and social media presence included in the sale. At $216K SDE on an $800K ask, there is meaningful upside through expanded catering and event programming.

Growth Trajectory
May 22

Chinese Restaurant for Sale in Sacramento, CA

Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA
$229KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$100K
Multiple:2.3x
Why Buy

This Chinese restaurant in the Sacramento area has operated under continuous family ownership for over 13 years, serving dine-in, counter takeout, and multiple delivery platforms with documented digital sales exceeding $675K annually. The business has built consistent delivery volume across major platforms, providing diversified revenue that reduces dependence on any single channel. At a $229K asking price with approximately $100K in SDE, this is an accessible acquisition for a buyer seeking an operationally proven restaurant with strong delivery infrastructure.

Retirement SaleRecurring RevenueSticky Customers
May 21

Specialty Dessert Shop for Sale in Sacramento, CA

Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA
$175KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$111K
Multiple:1.6x
Why Buy

This specialty dessert and beverage concept in the Sacramento metro area generates over $110,000 in annual cash flow on a sub-$200,000 asking price, with a differentiated product mix that has built a loyal and repeat customer base. The concept's viral appeal and niche positioning in the fast-casual dessert category provide a competitive moat in a growing market segment. The business offers a buyer an opportunity to acquire a proven, cash-flowing brand with momentum.

Recurring RevenueSticky CustomersGrowth Trajectory
May 21

Pizza Franchise for Sale in San Francisco, CA

San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
$350KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$149K
Multiple:2.3x
Why Buy

This take-and-bake pizza franchise in the East Bay area of the San Francisco metro generates approximately $149K in annual cash flow on a $350K asking price, operating under a nationally recognized brand with proven systems and streamlined day-to-day operations. Established over a decade ago, the location benefits from strong brand awareness, repeat customer traffic, and a semi-absentee-friendly operational model. It suits an owner-operator or multi-unit restaurant group seeking a turnkey franchise with immediate profitability.

Recurring RevenueSticky Customers
May 21

Japanese Restaurant for Sale in Sacramento, CA

Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA
$1000KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$393K
Multiple:2.5x
Why Buy

This full-service Japanese restaurant in Northern California's Sacramento region has built a loyal following over nearly two decades through scratch-made sushi, teriyaki, and specialty items. A recent owner-funded renovation modernized the facility and equipment, transferring significant asset value to the buyer at the current asking price. The beer and wine license, anchored shopping center location, and dine-in plus takeout revenue streams provide a diversified, durable business model.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many food & beverage businesses are for sale in California?
Searcher OS currently tracks 627 businesses for sale in California, aggregated daily from broker websites and the major marketplaces. 28 of them were listed in the last 7 days. Every listing is de-identified — you see the financials and metro area first, and unlock full details free.
How much does a food & beverage business cost in California?
The median asking price of current listings is $495,000, and average seller's discretionary earnings run around $215,000. Most small businesses trade at a multiple of cash flow, so compare the asking price against earnings rather than revenue.
Can I buy a California food & beverage business with an SBA loan?
Usually, yes. Most businesses in this size range qualify for SBA 7(a) acquisition financing, which typically covers up to 90% of the purchase price on a 10-year term, leaving a 10–15% down payment. Lenders look for steady cash flow that covers the loan payments with room to spare (debt service coverage), so listings with documented earnings are the easiest to finance.
How do I find food & beverage businesses for sale in California before they hit the big marketplaces?
Most listings appear on individual broker websites days or weeks before they reach the national marketplaces. Searcher OS scrapes those broker sites daily and matches new California food & beverage listings against your acquisition criteria, so you can be the first call instead of one of fifty.

Buying a Food & Beverage Business in California

Buying a food & beverage business in California pairs a sector you can evaluate with a market you can drive to. Restaurants, cafes, and food service Common business types include Restaurants, Cafes, Catering, Food Trucks, Bars, Bakeries.

When you compare food & beverage listings in California, look past the asking price: verify seller's discretionary earnings against tax returns, understand how much revenue is recurring versus project-based, and gauge how dependent the business is on the current owner. Most listings in this range qualify for SBA 7(a) financing with 10–15% down, so a deal's debt service coverage matters as much as its headline price. These guides cover the fundamentals:

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