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 10

Mediterranean Restaurant for Sale in Riverside, CA

Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
$670KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$35K
Multiple:19.1x
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
Jun 10

Fast Food Franchise Restaurant for Sale in Riverside, CA

Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
$599KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$198K
Multiple:3.0x
Why Buy

This Southern California quick-service restaurant operates under a well-known national hot dog chain brand with a certified general manager in place and straightforward operations suitable for both experienced and first-time franchise owners. The location benefits from surrounding restaurant density that drives traffic to the corridor, and the business is offered as a turnkey acquisition with all systems and staff already in place. Franchise brand support, established supply chain relationships, and a simple operating model reduce execution risk for a qualified buyer.

Manager in Place
Jun 10

Franchise Pizza Restaurant for Sale in San Jose, CA

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
$699KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$180K
Multiple:3.9x
Why Buy

This franchised pizza restaurant operates within a mixed-use corridor in the San Jose metro area, benefiting from dense residential surroundings and strong daily foot traffic. The location offers both carry-out and delivery, following a nationally recognized brand standard that reduces ramp-up time for a new owner. An owner-operator with digital marketing acumen could further leverage online ordering channels to grow revenue in this high-demand urban market.

Growth Trajectory
Jun 10

Cafe With Real Estate for Sale in San Francisco, CA

San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
$2.8MFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$300K
Multiple:9.3x
Why Buy

This well-established cafe and commercial property offering in the San Francisco Bay Area provides a buyer with both operating business cash flow and the long-term asset value of owning the real estate outright. The venue seats approximately 140 guests across indoor and outdoor spaces and benefits from strong foot traffic in a vibrant downtown community. SBA pre-qualification signals lender confidence in the deal structure, making this an accessible entry point for a qualified buyer.

Sticky Customers
Jun 10

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

Cocktail Lounge Bar for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$525KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$134K
Multiple:3.9x
Why Buy

An intimate craft cocktail lounge in the Los Angeles metro area generating $134K in cash flow on a $525K asking price, offering a curated menu of premium spirits, craft cocktails, and light bites in a high-end neighborhood bar format. The cozy, low-key ambiance targets a discerning clientele seeking a quality neighborhood experience, with no full kitchen required reducing complexity and overhead. Located in a densely populated urban corridor, the business benefits from consistent foot traffic and a loyal local following.

Jun 10

Mediterranean Restaurant for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$600KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$160K
Multiple:3.8x
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

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

Established Food & Beverage for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$676KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$170K
Multiple:4.0x
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

Full Service Restaurant for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$790KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$180K
Multiple:4.4x
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

Quick Service Cafe for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$795KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$402K
Multiple:2.0x
Why Buy

Profitable Turnkey food & beverage business serving the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim 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.

Manager in PlaceRecurring RevenueSticky Customers
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
Jun 10

Restaurant & Event Venue for Sale in Santa Maria, CA

Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA
$1.1MFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$220K
Multiple:5.0x
Why Buy

This California wine country hospitality complex bundles a full-service catering company, restaurant, event space, and takeaway operation under one ownership structure with key staff in place. The catering arm carries a strong regional reputation and the restaurant has received recognition from national food publications. The event space is underutilized, representing a clear path to revenue growth for an operator willing to invest in marketing and bookings.

Manager in PlaceRecurring RevenueSticky Customers
Jun 10

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 three-location quick-service restaurant concept in the Los Angeles metro offers a distinctive fusion cuisine menu across sites in the San Fernando Valley, generating approximately $2.76M in combined annual sales and $479K in SDE. An experienced team of managers and staff across all locations enables a semi-absentee ownership structure with operational consistency already in place. The brand is well-positioned for continued unit growth through additional locations or expanded marketing investment.

Manager in PlaceGrowth Trajectory
Jun 10

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
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

Mexican Seafood Restaurant for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$675KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$250K
Multiple:2.7x
Why Buy

This award-winning Mexican seafood restaurant in the greater Los Angeles area has maintained gross margins of approximately 68 to 70 percent over three consecutive years, with net income performance improving meaningfully through disciplined cost management. Revenue has shown positive momentum and the restaurant has built a loyal following within the local community through a focus on authentic coastal cuisine. Consistent profitability and strong community positioning make this an attractive acquisition for a food-and-beverage operator.

Revenue DeclineSticky Customers
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 Restaurant Franchise for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$1.4MFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$255K
Multiple:5.3x
Why Buy

This three-unit quick-service burger franchise portfolio in Southern California operates at brand standards following a recent remodel, with all units featuring drive-through lanes and long-term leases providing site security. The business generates over $255K in owner earnings from a franchise system with established brand recognition and national marketing support. Franchisor requirements for net worth and liquidity ensure buyer quality, positioning a qualified acquirer to grow within the system.

Jun 10

Quick Service Mexican Restaurant for Sale in San Francisco, CA

San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
$595KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$240K
Multiple:2.5x
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

European Fine Casual Restaurant for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$2.5MFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$815K
Multiple:3.1x
Why Buy

This elevated European-inspired restaurant in the Los Angeles metro has quickly established itself as a sought-after dining destination with a loyal and growing clientele since opening. The concept features proprietary menus, a highly trained staff, and strong community branding that differentiates it from generic casual dining competitors. With SDE exceeding $815,000 on a relatively recent operating history, the business offers exceptional unit economics for a restaurant acquisition.

Growth TrajectorySticky Customers
Jun 10

Food Truck Business for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$749KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$394K
Multiple:1.9x
Why Buy

An event-based food truck operation in Southern California with a fourteen-year track record serving premium stadium and venue events across a wide geographic range from San Diego to Santa Barbara. The business generates nearly $395K in annual cash flow with management and full staff in place, enabling a buyer to step into operations without building a team from scratch. The event-venue model eliminates street-level permitting complexity and provides access to high-volume, captive audiences at major entertainment destinations.

Manager in PlaceGrowth Trajectory
Jun 10

French Bakery & Cafe for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$500Food & Beverage
Cash Flow:$350K
Multiple:0.0x
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

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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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