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
$399K
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 382 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

Showing 337–360 of 384

May 15

Chinese Restaurant for Sale in San Francisco, CA

San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
$180KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$180K
Multiple:1.0x
Why Buy

This well-equipped Chinese restaurant in the San Francisco Bay Area operates in a high-traffic shopping center in an affluent neighborhood, generating strong annual revenue from a steady customer base. The fully equipped large kitchen and a beer and wine license are included in the sale, providing a buyer with a turnkey operation ready for continued use or conversion to an alternative concept with landlord approval. Stable operating hours and an efficient team provide a predictable foundation for an owner-operator or concept conversion buyer.

Retirement Sale
May 12

Self Serve Frozen Yogurt for Sale in California

CA
$289KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$108K
Multiple:2.7x
Why Buy

This California self-serve frozen yogurt shop has operated successfully for over a decade with stable revenue, a loyal repeat customer base, and low operating costs. The business runs on a royalty-free licensee structure, which improves profitability compared to traditional franchise models. Turnkey operations with experienced staff in place make this an accessible entry point for an owner-operator seeking an established food and beverage concept.

Retirement SaleSticky Customers
May 12

Established Food & Beverage for Sale in California

San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
$25KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$35K
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 12

Wine Bar & Bottle for Sale in Sacramento, CA

Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA
$99KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$24K
Multiple:4.1x
Why Buy

This Sacramento-area wine and spirits retail concept generates revenue through retail sales, a membership wine club, and recurring experiential events, creating multiple complementary income streams. The business holds a strong social media following and an existing subscriber base for its club programs. The below-market lease in a desirable urban neighborhood provides a favorable cost structure with room to grow both retail volume and event-driven revenue.

Recurring RevenueSticky Customers
Sep 10

Indian Restaurant & Full for Sale in California

CA
$250KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$90K
Multiple:2.8x
Why Buy

This Central Valley Indian restaurant has operated for over a decade as the longest-tenured establishment of its kind in the local market, building strong brand recognition and a loyal dining community. Revenue is generated through dine-in, takeout, and third-party delivery channels, providing a diversified income base. The business holds a full liquor license and maintains strong online ratings, creating a durable competitive position in its trade area.

Sticky CustomersRegulatory Risk
May 11

Quick Service Restaurant Franchise for Sale in Riverside, CA

Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
$800KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$235K
Multiple:3.4x
Why Buy

This nationally branded full-service restaurant franchise in Southern California's Inland Empire benefits from high-visibility freeway access, consistent customer traffic, and a long-term lease with favorable occupancy costs. The location is part of a franchise system with over 1,600 U.S. restaurants, providing proven operational playbooks, brand recognition, and ongoing franchisor support. Solid unit-level cash flow and a prime trade-area position make this an attractive acquisition for franchise operators or first-time buyers seeking an established brand.

Sticky CustomersHigh Seasonality
May 8

Restaurant With Commercial Kitchen for Sale in San Jose, CA

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
$275KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$90K
Multiple:3.1x
Why Buy

This restaurant space in the San Jose metro area features a fully equipped commercial kitchen with a hood system, grease trap, gas range, and tandoor, along with indoor and outdoor seating in a high-traffic commercial corridor adjacent to planned residential development. The current operation generates approximately $90,000 in seller discretionary earnings, and the kitchen infrastructure supports conversion to a broad range of cuisine types including Indian, Mediterranean, or Mexican concepts. Favorable lease terms with a renewal option provide a new operator stability to reposition or rebrand the concept.

Revenue Decline
May 8

Chinese Fast Casual Restaurant for Sale in Riverside, CA

Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
$775KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$384K
Multiple:2.0x
Why Buy

This Chinese fast-casual restaurant in Southern California has operated for over twenty-five years in a high-traffic commercial location, generating approximately $32,000 in monthly net income on approximately $120,000 in monthly gross sales. The line-serving format and approximately 60-seat capacity enable efficient throughput, and the business benefits from proximity to a major supermarket, hospital, and hotels that drive consistent foot and vehicle traffic. A remaining lease with renewal option provides operational stability for a new owner.

Sticky CustomersRecurring Revenue
May 8

Quick Service Restaurant Chain for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$1.0MFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$479K
Multiple:2.1x
Why Buy

This multi-location quick-service concept in the Los Angeles metro offers a distinctive fusion menu with strong customer demand across three locations in a high-density market. Each location benefits from multiple revenue channels including dine-in, takeout, and delivery, and an experienced management team enables a semi-absentee ownership model. The combination of proven unit economics, geographic diversification, and systems infrastructure makes this a scalable platform for an operator ready to grow.

Manager in PlaceGrowth Trajectory
May 7

Sandwich Franchise Restaurant for Sale in California

CA
$100KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$96K
Multiple:1.0x
Why Buy

A fast-casual sandwich franchise location in California positioned above traditional quick-service competitors with premium ingredients and a loyal customer following in a high-traffic shopping center. The business is currently absentee-operated, meaning an engaged owner-operator has clear upside from increased sales focus without needing to build operational systems from scratch. The regional franchise concept and proven format provide a ready-made platform for a buyer seeking a food-service acquisition with immediate cash flow.

Absentee Owner
May 7

Profitable Turnkey Japanese Restaurant for Sale in California

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$329KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$131K
Multiple:2.5x
Why Buy

A high-volume Japanese cuisine restaurant operating in a food court setting with strong foot traffic benefits from a fully staffed team and an established menu, enabling a new owner to generate income from day one. The business produces meaningful discretionary earnings relative to its asking price, making it an attractive entry point for owner-operators or experienced restaurateurs. Located in Southern California, the concept is positioned in a prime shared-venue environment with ample parking and consistent consumer demand.

Manager in Place
May 5

Specialty Bakery for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$400KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$130K
Multiple:3.1x
Why Buy

This high-end custom cake and dessert bakery in Southern California has built strong regional brand recognition through years of quality craftsmanship and an engaged social media following that drives consistent new customer acquisition. The business benefits from established relationships with event venues and a loyal returning client base that sustains repeat revenue. An acquirer with pastry expertise can step into a turnkey operation with proven demand and significant brand equity already built.

Recurring RevenueSticky CustomersGrowth Trajectory
May 4

Fast Casual Sandwich Franchise for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$149KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$57K
Multiple:2.6x
Why Buy

This franchise location in Orange County, California benefits from dense surrounding residential neighborhoods and strong daytime employment traffic that drives consistent customer flow. The operation features a streamlined menu and efficient kitchen model that supports manageable labor requirements and operational consistency. All leasehold improvements, equipment, and furniture are included, enabling a new owner to take over immediately.

Retirement Sale
May 4

Dessert Franchise Restaurant for Sale in California

CA
$320KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$120K
Multiple:2.7x
Why Buy

This modern dessert franchise concept centers on customizable chocolate-centric creations — including crepes, waffles, and chocolate-dipped fruit — with a build-your-own menu and strong social media appeal that drives repeat visits and experiential retail engagement. The high-margin treat model combines consistent foot traffic with an immersive customer experience well suited for franchise expansion. Located in California, the business is priced below its prior level and carries significant growth potential through the franchise network.

Growth Trajectory
May 4

Healthy Meal Prep Restaurant for Sale in California

CA
$569KFood & Beverage
Why Buy

This healthy fast-casual and meal-prep brand operates two profitable Southern California locations with a hybrid walk-in and subscription-style meal-prep model serving over 4,000 fully customizable meal combinations prepared fresh daily. The diversified revenue streams — walk-in traffic, delivery, and online ordering — support consistent sales with no customer concentration, and a complete packaged franchise system is included in the sale for a buyer seeking to scale regionally. Strong unit economics and a loyal base of repeat customers provide a durable foundation for continued growth.

Growth Trajectory
May 2

Mobile Bartending Service for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$16KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$17K
Multiple:0.9x
Why Buy

Profitable Niche food & beverage business serving the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro. 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 1

Korean Restaurant for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$295KFood & Beverage
Why Buy

Located in a high-traffic shopping center in the Los Angeles metro, this Korean restaurant generates consistent monthly revenues supported by a reasonable lease structure and manageable operating model. The business achieves healthy cash flow margins relative to its asking price, providing attractive returns for an owner-operator. Straightforward day-to-day operations and a well-trafficked location create a stable foundation for a new owner.

Recurring RevenueSticky Customers
May 1

Qsr Franchise Portfolio for Sale in San Jose, CA

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
$4.2MFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$858K
Multiple:4.9x
Why Buy

This 11-unit quick-service restaurant franchise portfolio in the San Jose metro area generated $15M in revenue and $858,000 in adjusted EBITDA in its most recent fiscal year, representing a 5.0x valuation consistent with market transaction ranges for institutional-grade QSR platforms. Same-store sales have outperformed system averages, and the portfolio has demonstrated a 12.6% revenue CAGR over a two-year period. Recent location remodels reduce near-term capital requirements and position the portfolio for continued performance improvement.

Growth Trajectory
Apr 29

Dessert Franchise Caf for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$149KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$108K
Multiple:1.4x
Why Buy

This well-established dessert café franchise in the Los Angeles metro area benefits from a high-traffic shopping center location surrounded by dense residential communities, generating stable monthly revenue with strong net margins. The recognized dessert concept and complementary beverage program have built a loyal repeat customer base with minimal ongoing marketing spend. Consistent performance, a favorable lease, and low inventory requirements make this a compelling turnkey acquisition in a proven retail food concept.

Recurring Revenue
Apr 29

Franchise Bakery Cafe for Sale in Riverside, CA

Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
$2.4MFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$600K
Multiple:4.0x
Why Buy

This franchise bakery cafe in the Inland Empire region of Southern California operates under a globally recognized brand and features a drive-thru, providing a meaningful competitive and revenue advantage over other locations in the franchise system. The business generates approximately $450K in annual seller's discretionary earnings, representing a strong cash-on-cash return relative to the asking price. High daily foot traffic, strong brand recognition, and a loyal repeat customer base underpin consistent performance.

Manager in PlaceSticky CustomersRecurring Revenue
Apr 28

Full Service Restaurant for Sale in Santa Maria, CA

Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA
$559KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$371K
Multiple:1.5x
Why Buy

This full-service restaurant with beer and wine service in the Santa Barbara area generates over $1.75M in gross annual sales with the owner working zero hours, demonstrating a capable and self-sufficient operational team. The business produces approximately $371K in net income annually on an asking price of $559K, representing a compelling earnings multiple in a high-cost coastal California market. The established lease and operational infrastructure allow a new owner to step in with immediate cash flow from a hands-off position.

Absentee OwnerRecurring Revenue
Apr 28

Profitable High-traffic Coffee Shop for Sale in California

Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA
$279KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$111K
Multiple:2.5x
Why Buy

This coffee shop in a popular Northern California college town benefits from consistent foot traffic in a dense downtown location that draws both local regulars and visitors from outside the immediate area. The streamlined menu focused on quality espresso drinks, sandwiches, salads, and artisan baked goods keeps operations manageable and margins predictable. Below-market monthly rent and a favorable lease term in place provide cost stability for a new owner stepping into an established neighborhood concept.

Retirement SaleSticky Customers
Apr 28

Seafood Restaurant for Sale in California

CA
$1.3MFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$250K
Multiple:5.0x
Why Buy

This seafood-focused restaurant in the North Bay area of California operates a casual-elegant dining model across lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch service, with a full bar program that adds incremental revenue and margin. The menu emphasizes fresh and locally sourced seafood and raw bar selections, supporting premium pricing and a differentiated guest experience. Indoor and outdoor dining components create multiple seating environments and revenue streams, with an experienced operations team in place to support a smooth ownership transition.

Sticky Customers
Apr 28

Barbecue Restaurant & Bar for Sale in Riverside, CA

Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
$4.3MFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$413K
Multiple:10.4x
Why Buy

A full-service American barbecue restaurant and bar in the Inland Empire region of Southern California with an owned real estate component and a full liquor license. The business has developed a loyal diner base through time-honored smoking techniques and quality ingredients, evolving from a startup into a recognized local dining destination. Owned property adds long-term equity value alongside the operating cash flow.

Absentee OwnerSticky CustomersKey Person Risk

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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 $399,000, 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 382 food & beverage businesses currently browsable in California, the median asking price is $399K 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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