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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Jun 16

Popular Sushi Restaurant for Sale in Bakersfield, CA

Bakersfield, CA
$1.5MFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$257K
Multiple:5.8x
Why Buy

This restaurant offers an established operating model with immediate revenue potential and a loyal customer base. It is a compelling option for a buyer looking for a turnkey food service opportunity in California without starting from scratch.

Sticky Customers
Jun 16

Established Bakery for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$585KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$217K
Multiple:2.7x
Why Buy

This bakery specializes in pastries and desserts with a loyal customer base and room for broader product distribution and location expansion. It may appeal to a buyer seeking a branded food concept with growth potential in the Southern California region.

Sticky CustomersGrowth Trajectory
Jun 16

Pizza Restaurant for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$515KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$175K
Multiple:2.9x
Why Buy

This restaurant combines a familiar pizza concept with beverage service and an established shopping-center setting that can support steady customer flow. The absentee structure and existing team make it a practical option for a buyer looking for a more turnkey food business. Its mix of dine-in, lunch, and family traffic gives it broad appeal in a major California market.

Absentee OwnerManager in Place
Jun 16

Established Turnkey Restaurant for Sale in Sacramento, CA

Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA
$900KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$70K
Multiple:12.9x
Why Buy

This restaurant and banquet hall combines food service with event-oriented seating, which can broaden revenue opportunities beyond everyday dining. The sale includes operational assets and infrastructure, making it appealing to an owner-operator looking for a ready-to-run business in a regional commercial market.

Jun 16

Mediterranean Restaurant for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$1.2MFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$408K
Multiple:2.9x
Why Buy

This multi-location fast-casual restaurant concept focuses on Mediterranean and Middle Eastern menu items with takeout-oriented operations and established customer demand. It may appeal to a buyer seeking a proven food concept with multiple revenue streams in the Southern California market.

Recurring RevenueSticky Customers
Jun 13

Semi-absentee High-margin Dessert Cafe for Sale in California

CA
$300KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$100K
Multiple:3.0x
Why Buy

This premium dessert shop in an affluent Southern California community operates on a simple, proven model — fresh ingredients delivered regularly by dedicated suppliers, served in a high-end modern buildout with strong local foot traffic. The current owner invests minimal weekly hours, and the business has generated consistent profitability with near-perfect online reviews. Over $200,000 in leasehold improvements and equipment are included in the asking price, making this a fully turnkey acquisition.

Absentee OwnerSticky CustomersGrowth Trajectory
Jun 12

Coffee Franchise Shop for Sale in Sacramento, CA

Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA
$115KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$55K
Multiple:2.1x
Why Buy

This Sacramento County coffee franchise location is part of a growing multi-unit brand with company-owned and franchise locations expanding regionally and nationally. The business delivers hand-crafted specialty coffee sourced from premium beans roasted in-house by the franchisor, providing a differentiated product offering relative to national chain competitors. A buyer steps into an established location with existing revenue and the benefit of a franchisor network pursuing aggressive national expansion.

Growth TrajectoryRecurring Revenue
Jun 12

Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant for Sale in California

CA
$280KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$120K
Multiple:2.3x
Why Buy

This Sonoma County breakfast and lunch restaurant operates daily limited hours in a busy shopping complex anchored by national retailers, providing built-in foot traffic from neighboring stores throughout the morning and midday period. The upgraded space features high-quality finishes, an open kitchen concept, and professional equipment, creating a strong customer experience in a desirable North Bay market. The focused operating hours and established location offer an efficient model for an owner-operator seeking a quality-of-life-oriented food and beverage business.

Jun 12

Turnkey High-traffic Restaurant Space for Sale in California

San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
$99KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$70K
Multiple:1.4x
Why Buy

This second-generation restaurant space in the San Francisco Bay Area offers a fully equipped kitchen, an interior dining room, and a waterfront patio in a high-traffic retail shopping complex. The location draws consistent foot traffic from a quality customer base, and the favorable lease structure makes it an attractive opportunity for an operator bringing a new or expanding food concept. With infrastructure already in place, a new owner can focus on brand-building rather than buildout costs.

Jun 12

Prime-location Established Cafe Space for Sale in California

CA
$69KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$50K
Multiple:1.4x
Why Buy

This cafe opportunity is situated in one of the Bay Area's most vibrant commercial corridors, benefiting from exceptional pedestrian traffic including students, professionals, and local residents throughout the day. The all-in lease rate and existing infrastructure lower the barrier to entry for a new operator looking to establish or expand a cafe concept. Strong daytime and evening foot flow from a dense, educated population creates a reliable demand base for the right food and beverage operator.

Jun 12

Ethnic Restaurant for Sale in Santa Rosa, CA

Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA
$75KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$23K
Multiple:3.3x
Why Buy

This compact ethnic restaurant specializing in South Asian cuisine has built a loyal customer base through a focused, high-quality menu in a Northern California metro market. Operating from under 600 square feet with low overhead and a lease secured through 2034, the unit economics are strong relative to the asking price. The fully equipped kitchen with a commercial hood and walk-in cooler reduces capital requirements for a new owner.

Sticky Customers
Jun 12

Freestanding Full Service Restaurant for Sale in Santa Rosa, CA

Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA
$150KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$38K
Multiple:4.0x
Why Buy

This large freestanding restaurant space in the Santa Rosa-Petaluma metro area offers approximately 5,500 square feet of dining capacity including an outdoor patio and a private parking lot, along with a long-term lease and a favorable landlord relationship. The asset sale includes all furniture, fixtures, and equipment, allowing a new operator to launch a concept without significant additional capital expenditure. The flexible layout is well-suited for a chef-driven restaurant, sports bar, gastropub, or family dining concept.

High CapEx
Jun 12

Full Service Restaurant for Sale in Santa Rosa, CA

Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA
$195KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$70K
Multiple:2.8x
Why Buy

This 3,200-square-foot full-service restaurant in a prime downtown Northern California location seats approximately 100 guests and comes equipped with a walk-in refrigerator, espresso machine, type-1 hood, and a Type 41 beer and wine license. The favorable monthly rent creates an attractive operating cost structure relative to the seating capacity. A new operator can take over a fully built-out, licensed restaurant ready for immediate service.

Jun 10

Frozen Yogurt Franchise for Sale in San Diego, CA

San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
$189KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$72K
Multiple:2.6x
Why Buy

This frozen yogurt franchise unit operates within a major enclosed shopping mall in the San Diego metro area, capturing consistent foot traffic from one of the region's highest-volume retail destinations. The concept offers a rotating menu of premium nonfat frozen yogurt flavors alongside fresh fruit and gourmet toppings, driving repeat visits through seasonal variety. The established brand and mall anchor positioning provide built-in customer flow with minimal marketing required.

Recurring Revenue
Jun 10

Middle Eastern Restaurant for Sale in San Francisco, CA

San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
$279KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$120K
Multiple:2.3x
Why Buy

This landmark Middle Eastern restaurant and entertainment venue in the San Francisco Bay Area holds a highly coveted long-term fixed lease alongside a beer and wine license, providing exceptional cost stability in one of the country's most expensive markets. The venue features a full entertainment stage, mezzanine seating, and a large downstairs bar, accommodating a diverse program of live music, dance performances, and private events that complement the restaurant's loyal dining following. Decades of community recognition and a devoted customer base make this a rare acquisition opportunity in a tightly supplied market.

Sticky Customers
Jun 10

Breakfast & Lunch Cafe for Sale in San Francisco, CA

San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
$250KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$60K
Multiple:4.2x
Why Buy

This popular breakfast and lunch café operates near Union Square in San Francisco, serving a dense trade area of hotel guests, office professionals, and urban residents from a well-positioned high-foot-traffic location. The current absentee ownership model demonstrates the business can run without full-time owner involvement, offering flexibility for a lifestyle or investment-oriented buyer. Significant upside potential exists through extended hours into an afternoon or evening wine bar format catering to the surrounding hospitality and professional market.

Absentee Owner
Jun 10

Mexican Taqueria Restaurant for Sale in San Francisco, CA

San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
$149KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$60K
Multiple:2.5x
Why Buy

This long-running neighborhood taqueria in the San Francisco Bay Area has maintained the same ownership for over three decades, building a strong reputation for fresh, locally sourced food at accessible prices with fast, friendly service. The business holds a beer and wine license, features ADA-compliant facilities, and operates seven days per week from a visible corner location with strong foot traffic near public transit and retail. Several growth levers remain untapped including catering expansion, breakfast service, and extended hours.

Recurring RevenueSticky Customers
Jun 10

Branded Cafe Franchise for Sale in Sacramento, CA

Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA
$299KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$98K
Multiple:3.1x
Why Buy

This licensed café brand in the Sacramento metro area generates over $941,000 in annual sales with a streamlined menu of deli sandwiches, fresh salads, soups, baked goods, and premium espresso, supported by a low 3% royalty structure that preserves more profit for the owner than comparable franchise concepts. The high-volume location and seller willingness to carry a portion of the purchase price through seller financing reduce the equity required and ease the acquisition process for a qualified buyer. The combination of a recognized brand, proven unit economics, and flexible deal structure makes this an attractive entry-level franchise acquisition.

Recurring RevenueSticky Customers
Jun 10

Food & Beverage for Sale in Sacramento, CA

Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA
$899KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$359K
Multiple:2.5x
Why Buy

Established Profitable 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.

Sticky Customers
Jun 10

Chinese Restaurant for Sale in San Jose, CA

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
$220KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$44K
Multiple:5.0x
Why Buy

This Chinese restaurant is located on a high-profile commercial corridor in the San Jose metro area, occupying a well-designed space with indoor patio seating, two walk-in refrigerators, and a 27-foot commercial hood system. The lease structure includes a 5-plus-5 year option, providing long-term operational stability for a new owner. The fully equipped turnkey setup and established location reduce barriers to entry for a buyer looking to operate or reposition the concept.

Jun 10

French Restaurant for Sale in Santa Rosa, CA

Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA
$350KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$70K
Multiple:5.0x
Why Buy

This turnkey French restaurant occupies a historic renovated building in a high-traffic downtown location in the greater San Francisco Bay Area, featuring an open kitchen and 45-seat dining room with an established customer base of both local regulars and hotel guests from an adjacent boutique property. The built-in hotel clientele provides a reliable baseline of covers that supplements the walk-in and repeat local business, reducing customer acquisition costs for a new operator. Seller financing is available, and the strong daily traffic count of over 10,000 vehicles provides natural marketing visibility for continued growth.

Sticky Customers
Jun 10

Quick Service Restaurant for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$149KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$10K
Multiple:14.9x
Why Buy

A freestanding quick-service restaurant with drive-thru access located near a university in the greater Los Angeles metro area, fully staffed and operating without owner involvement. The recently remodeled facility includes a full commercial kitchen, dining room, and monument signage, with an existing catering revenue stream already in place. The concept offers clear upside through menu expansion, particularly the addition of a breakfast daypart that could materially increase top-line sales.

Absentee Owner
Jun 10

Cafe Restaurant for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$585KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$110K
Multiple:5.3x
Why Buy

An absentee-owned brunch and lunch cafe situated in a high-foot-traffic historical district in Southern California, operated entirely by long-tenured employees. The business carries a full liquor license and benefits from strong tourist and pedestrian demand, with an adjacent leasable space offering meaningful expansion optionality. Hours and menu could be extended to capture evening dining revenue, providing a clear path to growth under new ownership.

Absentee Owner
Jun 10

Established Profitable Bar & Grill for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$495KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$156K
Multiple:3.2x
Why Buy

A neighborhood bar and grill with beer and wine license located near a university and major thoroughfares in the Los Angeles metro area, generating strong cash flow on a mostly employee-run basis. The business benefits from high visibility at a prominent corner location, a covered patio, and supplemental ancillary revenue from gaming and ATM equipment. With an owner who spends minimal time on-site, the operation is well-suited for an owner-operator looking to increase personal involvement and grow sales.

Absentee OwnerRecurring RevenueSticky CustomersHigh Seasonality

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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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