Food & Beverage Businesses for Sale in California

Browse 748 food & beverage businesses currently for sale in California with an average asking price of $876K. Restaurants, cafes, and food service

Active Listings
748
Median Asking Price
$400K
Median SDE
$132K
Median Multiple
3.1x SDE
Avg Asking Price
$876K
Average SDE
$232K
Listed in Last 30 Days
313
Added This Week
74

Median figures are computed over the 381 listings currently browsable on this page. Averages and counts cover all 748 active listings tracked in the last 90 days.

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Food & Beverage Businesses for Sale in California

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Jun 1

Breakfast And Lunch Restaurant for Sale in California

CA
$549KFood & Beverage
Why Buy

This long-running breakfast and lunch restaurant in Monterey County has operated for decades and built a loyal multi-generational customer base, generating over one million dollars in annual revenue. The business occupies a high-visibility location in one of California's most visited coastal communities, benefiting from both local repeat traffic and consistent tourist demand. Favorable monthly rent relative to sales volume and a beloved local reputation provide a stable foundation for an incoming operator.

Sticky CustomersGrowth Trajectory
Jun 10

Food Service Franchise for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$689KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$213K
Multiple:3.2x
Why Buy

This two-unit food service franchise operates in the Los Angeles metro area under a well-known national brand, with experienced managers and trained staff in place enabling fully absentee ownership. The business generates over $212,000 in combined seller discretionary earnings from high-foot-traffic locations supported by franchisor systems and brand recognition. The semi-passive structure makes this an attractive portfolio addition for investors or semi-absentee operators.

Absentee OwnerManager in Place
May 10

Fine Dining Restaurant for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$3.5MFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$1.5M
Multiple:2.3x
Why Buy

This acclaimed restaurant in the Los Angeles metro area has maintained a nationally recognized culinary distinction since its establishment and generates $1.5 million in seller discretionary earnings on substantial annual revenue. The business operates from a spacious approximately 5,100-square-foot facility with experienced kitchen staff and an established management team in place. Its strong brand reputation and loyal customer base built over a decade present a rare acquisition opportunity in the premium dining segment.

Absentee OwnerManager in PlaceGrowth TrajectoryRetirement Sale
Apr 27

Bagel & Coffee Shop for Sale in Oxnard, CA

Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA
$895KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$312K
Multiple:2.9x
Why Buy

This Southern California bagel and coffee shop generates strong discretionary earnings on a proven breakfast-and-lunch model, drawing a loyal repeat customer base. The operation is fully equipped with updated production equipment and benefits from consistent morning traffic. With a track record of high-quality product and steady sales volume, the business offers a new owner an established platform with room to extend hours or add catering.

Sticky Customers
Jun 10

Bbq Restaurant for Sale in Riverside, CA

Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
$4.3MFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$506K
Multiple:8.5x
Why Buy

This American barbecue restaurant and bar includes the underlying real estate in the transaction, providing a combined food service and property asset acquisition opportunity. The business offers a full-service dining and bar experience with real estate ownership eliminating lease risk and providing long-term stability for the acquirer. The inclusion of real property alongside the operating business creates a dual-value acquisition for an owner-operator or investor seeking both income and asset appreciation.

Sticky Customers
Jun 10

Event Food Truck Business for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$735KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$394K
Multiple:1.9x
Why Buy

This Southern California event-based food truck operation works exclusively in premium stadium and entertainment venues across the region, with a management team and full staff already in place and 14 years of operational history behind it. The event-focused model avoids street permit variability and instead relies on predictable contracted venue relationships at major sports and entertainment facilities. With nearly $395K in SDE and a flexible, scalable structure, this is an attractive acquisition for a buyer seeking a high-margin food service business with reduced operational complexity.

Manager in PlaceGrowth Trajectory
Jun 10

Mediterranean Restaurant for Sale in Riverside, CA

Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
$550KFood & Beverage
Why Buy

A full-service Lebanese and Mediterranean restaurant in the Riverside-San Bernardino metro area of California with a strong local reputation, high customer ratings, and a dedicated event venue that can accommodate private gatherings. The business operates with a lean team serving over 100 daily customers through both walk-in and online ordering channels. The event venue component offers an incremental revenue stream beyond core dining operations.

Sticky Customers
Aug 16

Franchise Ice Cream Shop for Sale in Riverside, CA

Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
$565KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$128K
Multiple:4.4x
Why Buy

This two-location premium ice cream franchise portfolio operates in the Riverside-San Bernardino metro area, positioned in busy shopping centers with strong foot traffic and brand recognition. The stores are fully equipped and staffed, with a turnkey handoff ready for an experienced operator or new franchise owner. Multiple locations provide combined revenue efficiency and the operational advantage of shared management across a defined geographic market.

Jun 10

Mediterranean Restaurant for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$600KFood & Beverage
Why Buy

A long-tenured neighborhood Mediterranean restaurant in the Los Angeles metro area with over 25 years of same-owner operation, a loyal repeat clientele, and a low occupancy cost structure generating $160K in cash flow on a $600K asking price. The seller is retiring after building a stable, profitable business with minimal disruption anticipated in a handover. Reduced asking price and motivated seller terms make this an accessible acquisition for a food-and-beverage operator seeking an established ethnic dining concept.

Retirement SaleSticky Customers
Jun 10

Established Food & Beverage for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$676KFood & Beverage
Why Buy

Established food & beverage business serving the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro. The business generates meaningful owner earnings, supporting an acquisition in the $500K–$750K range. Exact location, full description, and seller details are available after sign-up.

Manager in Place
Jun 10

Juice Bar Franchise Portfolio for Sale in California

CA
$1.7MFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$511K
Multiple:3.3x
Why Buy

This 13-unit juice and smoothie franchise portfolio spread across California offers a buyer immediate regional scale with store-level EBITDA near $511,000 across the combined footprint. The mix of northern and southern California locations provides geographic diversification within a single franchise system. Some transferable leases and existing operational infrastructure support an efficient transition for a qualified multi-unit operator.

Recurring RevenueSticky CustomersGrowth Trajectory
Jun 10

Full Service Restaurant for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$790KFood & Beverage
Why Buy

This fully built-out restaurant space in the Los Angeles metro features an award-winning interior design, smokeless grill infrastructure, a beer-and-wine license, and an outdoor patio — offering a new operator an immediate, fully equipped venue in a high-foot-traffic dining district. The all-inclusive rent structure covering utilities simplifies operating cost budgeting for a new owner. The space is well-suited to a variety of Asian dining concepts given its existing equipment configuration and premium presentation.

Jun 10

Pizza Franchise Restaurant for Sale in Stockton, CA

Stockton-Lodi, CA
$950KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$252K
Multiple:3.8x
Why Buy

This two-unit pizza franchise package in California's San Joaquin County offers strong performance from locations situated six miles apart, supporting efficient management oversight and shared operational resources. The franchise is part of a well-known national pizza brand with decades of brand equity. The package deal structure allows a buyer to acquire meaningful scale and cash flow from day one within a recognizable franchise system.

Recurring RevenueSticky Customers
Jun 10

Fast Food Restaurant for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$525KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$179K
Multiple:2.9x
Why Buy

This California fast food restaurant has delivered year-over-year revenue growth for three consecutive years and features both drive-through and dine-in capacity, along with a full bar. The fully trained staff handles daily operations, allowing a buyer to focus on growth and leadership rather than day-to-day execution. SBA pre-approval supports accessibility for qualified buyers seeking entry into a proven quick-service concept.

Manager in PlaceSticky CustomersGrowth Trajectory
Aug 16

Drive Thru Burger Restaurant for Sale in Riverside, CA

Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
$1.1MFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$350K
Multiple:3.1x
Why Buy

This high-visibility corner drive-thru restaurant in the Inland Empire market of Southern California is fully staffed with an experienced manager in place, enabling semi-absentee ownership under the current structure. Consistent cash flow and a prime traffic location create a stable acquisition base, with meaningful upside available for a hands-on operator. The business demonstrates proven profitability with year-over-year revenue stability.

Absentee OwnerManager in Place
May 1

Luxury Retail Fragrance Patisserie for Sale in San Francisco, CA

San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
$1.1MFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$360K
Multiple:3.1x
Why Buy

This San Francisco Bay Area experiential retail concept pairs artisanal fragrance and apothecary products with a luxury patisserie under one roof, generating strong revenue per square foot from two high-margin categories that complement each other's traffic patterns. Proprietary product formulations and a distinctive branded aesthetic have cultivated a significant organic social media following, reducing customer acquisition costs. The business generates approximately $360K in SDE and occupies a landmark historic retail location in a prestigious shopping district.

Growth TrajectoryKey Person Risk
Jun 10

Fast Food Franchise Group for Sale in California

CA
$1.3MFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$391K
Multiple:3.3x
Why Buy

This package of three quick-service restaurant franchise units in Southern California operates under a nationally recognized fast food brand with drive-through service and long-term leases, generating approximately $391K in combined annual earnings. All locations are within close geographic proximity to each other, supporting operational efficiency for a multi-unit operator. The franchisor requires a minimum net worth and liquid asset threshold, and provides training to support a new franchisee's transition.

Recurring Revenue
Jun 10

Pizza Franchise Multi Unit for Sale in San Diego, CA

San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
$1.6MFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$408K
Multiple:3.9x
Why Buy

This multi-unit pizza franchise portfolio in Northern California operates within a globally recognized quick-service brand, delivering consistent quality and reliable delivery service to established local communities. The package generates over $408K in owner earnings from a multi-location footprint that benefits from shared operational systems and brand-level marketing support. A new franchisee buyer inherits proven unit economics, trained staff, and franchisor infrastructure with room to optimize throughput and local marketing.

Sticky Customers
Jun 10

Quick Service Mexican Restaurant for Sale in San Francisco, CA

San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
$495KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$240K
Multiple:2.1x
Why Buy

This quick service Mexican restaurant in the San Francisco Bay Area has delivered consistent annual sales around $1.1 million and annual cash flow near $240,000 for multiple consecutive years, demonstrating exceptional operational stability. The business is pre-qualified for SBA financing with as little as 10 percent down, substantially reducing the upfront capital requirement for a qualified buyer. A favorable lease, high-ceiling display kitchen, and strong street presence in a busy shopping area support continued performance under new ownership.

Recurring RevenueSticky Customers
Jun 10

French Bakery & Cafe for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
N/AFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$350K
Why Buy

This Los Angeles area daytime French bakery and cafe serves freshly baked breads, pastries, and breakfast and lunch options to a diverse mix of tourists, local professionals, and affluent neighborhood residents. The business occupies a strategically positioned location that benefits from multiple customer segments and strong community loyalty. The concept provides a new owner an established culinary identity in one of the nation's most dynamic food markets.

Recurring RevenueSticky Customers
Jun 10

Breakfast & Lunch Cafe for Sale in Oxnard, CA

Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA
$650KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$205K
Multiple:3.2x
Why Buy

This well-regarded breakfast and lunch cafe in the Ventura County, California market has built a loyal following through classic American comfort food, signature menu items, and a welcoming neighborhood atmosphere — earning multiple local awards and a strong repeat customer base. The addition of beer and wine service expands the revenue opportunity and patron dwell time beyond traditional daytime dining. Consistent profitability and a community-anchored concept provide a durable foundation for a new owner-operator.

Sticky Customers
Jun 10

Commercial Catering Company for Sale in San Francisco, CA

San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
$2.2MFood & Beverage
Why Buy

This large-scale catering operation in the San Francisco Bay Area generates approximately $9M in annual revenue from corporate, wedding, and private events, operating out of an owned facility of up to 20,000 square feet with direct access to major population centers. The company holds preferred-caterer status at leading regional venues, creating a recurring pipeline of contracted events that drives predictable revenue. With $1.8M in SDE, this is a high-margin event services business built on decades of operational infrastructure and client relationships.

Sticky Customers
Aug 16

Food & Beverage for Sale in Sacramento, CA

Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA
$850KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$80K
Multiple:10.6x
Why Buy

Profitable Real Estate food & beverage business serving the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom metro. The business generates meaningful owner earnings, supporting an acquisition in the $750K–$1M range. Exact location, full description, and seller details are available after sign-up.

Absentee OwnerManager in Place
Jun 10

Pizza Franchise Restaurant for Sale in Stockton, CA

Stockton-Lodi, CA
$595KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$190K
Multiple:3.1x
Why Buy

This established pizza franchise location in California's Central Valley generated nearly $190,000 in net income in 2024 on over $1.28 million in sales, operated on a semi-absentee basis with an experienced team in place. Year-over-year sales growth and a combination of strong dine-in and delivery volume demonstrate consistent consumer demand. A buyer choosing to operate owner-present could further improve margins above the current semi-absentee baseline.

Manager in PlaceGrowth Trajectory

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many food & beverage businesses are for sale in California?
Searcher OS currently tracks 748 businesses for sale in California, aggregated daily from broker websites and the major marketplaces. 74 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 $400,000, and average seller's discretionary earnings run around $232,000. Most small businesses trade at a multiple of cash flow, so compare the asking price against earnings rather than revenue.
What multiple of earnings do food & beverage businesses in California list for?
Across the 381 food & beverage businesses currently browsable in California, the median asking price is $400K and the median seller's discretionary earnings (SDE) is $132K. The median asking price works out to 3.1x SDE. Multiples vary with size, growth, and owner dependence, so treat this as a benchmark rather than a rule.
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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