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Restaurants & Food Businesses for sale in California

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Newest restaurants & food businesses for sale in California

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Restaurants & Food

This small company sells salsa, gourmet tamales (vegan, vegetarian, meat), enchiladas, seitan, teas, and burritos. The sale includes two trademarked brands with barcoded, retail-ready packaging and proven local success. There are two staffed retail locations: one at the manufacturing warehouse and a...

Natural Foods Business known local Northern CA Listing #:SA11721

Sacramento, CA
Revenue
$545K
Asking
$270K
Cash flow
$119K
Restaurants & Food

A purpose-built, creek-side hospitality destination in California's Sierra Foothill wine country featuring over $1.1 million in annual revenue, a 6,655-square-foot facility, extensive outdoor entertainment space, and substantial upside through events and enhanced utilization. A significant component...

Highly Regarded Taproom/Restaurant – RE Available Listing #:PH11913

Northern California, California
Revenue
$1M
Asking
$389K
Cash flow
$45K
Restaurants & Food

Exceptional opportunity to acquire a fully equipped and well-established restaurant in the heart of San Francisco. This restaurant has earned a loyal customer base with its fresh menu and diverse offerings. Located on a busy corridor with strong foot traffic, this business is ideal for an owner-oper...

Turnkey Restaurant in Prime San Francisco Location Listing #:SF11777

North Bay, CA
Revenue
$221K
Asking
$250K
Cash flow
$67K
Restaurants & Food

Supermarket / Grocery, Convenience Store + Deli sg 11674 california, bakersfield, arvin, convenience food market, and fast food business for sale california, bakersfield, arvin, convenience food market, and fast food business for sale e2-visa qualified $400,000 plus inventory for the california bake...

SG 11674 California, Bakersfield, Arvin, Convenience Food Market, and Fast Food Business for Sale

Irvin, CA
Revenue
$1M
Asking
$400K
Cash flow
$30K
Restaurants & Food

Since the 1980s, this restaurant has built a stellar reputation and a loyal following by serving authentic Chinese cuisine. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a turnkey operation with a legacy of excellence and proven financial performance, consistently exceeding $1 million in annual revenue. Per...

Renowned Dim Sum and Chinese Seafood Restaurant

Santa Clara County, California, United States
Revenue
$1M
Asking
$328K
Cash flow
$122K
Restaurants & Food

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a business location & assets with a legacy of excellence and proven financial performance, consistently exceeding $1 million in annual revenue. It is located on a high-traffic thoroughfare near a major freeway, the restaurant enjoys premier visibility and ease o...

Well-equipped Freestanding Restaurant with large private parking lot

San Jose, Santa Clara County, California, United States
Revenue
$1M
Asking
$328K
Cash flow
$120K
Restaurants & Food

For sale: This stylish, 3-year-old café offers a turnkey opportunity in a high-traffic area. The sellers are consolidating to focus on their main production hub, offering this location for a new owner to make their own. Following a four-month closure for fire damage repair, the space is fully resto...

Boutique Cafe with beautiful build out Listing #:SA11830

Sacramento, CA
Revenue
$231K
Asking
$80K
Cash flow
$2K
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Restaurants & Food

Seize the opportunity to own a successful pizza restaurant known for its handcrafted pizzas and lively atmosphere. This established venue attracts a loyal customer base with monthly live music events and a popular trivia night, ensuring consistent foot traffic and revenue. The restaurant features a ...

Thriving Pizza Restaurant for Sale with Community Appeal

Sacramento County, California, United States
Revenue
$1M
Asking
$350K
Cash flow
$175K
Restaurants & Food

Highly motivated owner must sell due to family issues. This authentic Santa Cruz County Italian restaurant is known for its delicious homemade pastas. It has excellent reviews and has become a local area favorite. The 1,140 sq. ft. premises has easy access from the street into a parking lot with ove...

Popular Italian Restaurant w/Ample Parking

Santa Cruz County, California, United States
Revenue
$567K
Asking
$95K
Cash flow
$32K
Restaurants & Food

Great Business for a Family Operator For sale is a highly regarded Mediterranean and Lebanese cuisine restaurant that has quickly become a local favorite. This well-established business offers a diverse menu featuring popular pita wraps, plates, kabobs, shawarma, and more – all crafted with fresh in...

Established Mediterranean & Lebanese Restaurant

Moreno Valley, CA
Revenue
$620K
Asking
$219K
Cash flow
$82K
Restaurants & Food

Well-established Bay Area catering and event company with over 40 years of success and an exceptional reputation for quality, creativity, and reliability. Business provides full-service catering, event planning, and coordination for corporate, nonprofit, and private clients. With a loyal customer ba...

Profitable Full-Service Bay Area Catering Business Listing #:11757

South Bay, CA
Revenue
$3M
Asking
$2M
Cash flow
$420K
Restaurants & Food

You can now become a Franchisor. This Bay Area bakery and cake Franchise concept established in 2020. The Company has built a Great Brand and currently operates 3 retail locations — in Campbell, Palo Alto, and Walnut Creek, California — supported by a dedicated production facility. The owners ar...

High-End Bakery Cafes & Franchise Package Listing #:11820

Northern California, CA
Revenue
$2M
Asking
$2M
Cash flow
$311K
Restaurants & Food

Great Business for a Family Operator Newly Remodeled Donut, Coffee & Ice Cream Shop - Full Commercial Kitchen Turnkey opportunity to acquire a newly remodeled and fully operational donut, coffee and ice cream shop in a highly visible Inland Empire retail location with convenient freeway access. The ...

Newly Remodeled Donut, Coffee & Ice Cream Shop - Full Commercial Kitch

Redlands, CA
Revenue
$180K
Asking
$119K
Cash flow
$12K
Restaurants & Food

Established full-service restaurant with a liquor license, generating over $1.15M in annual sales and approximately $151K in adjusted cash flow. Asking price is $550K.

Full Service Restaurant + Liquor (Listing ID: 11871)

San Jose, CA
Revenue
$1M
Asking
$550K
Cash flow
$151K
Restaurants & Food

Established Restaurant Opportunity in Prime Location – Pizza & Grill A well-established, high-visibility restaurant located in the heart of San Francisco. Known for its delicious pizzas, hearty grill favorites, and loyal customer base, this business offers dine-in, takeout, and delivery services. ...

Where Quality Meets Opportunity in the Heart of SF Listing #:SF11705

North Bay, CA
Revenue
$490K
Asking
$220K
Cash flow
$37K
Restaurants & Food

Established breakfast franchise is currently available for acquisition. It is located on a busy street and highly visible. The business is fully absentee-run, supported by a stable management team and consistent year-over-year revenue. The current owner is simply diversifying their portfolio, offeri...

High-Profit, Absentee-Run Breakfast Franchise in LA County (EBITDA 450K) (Listing number: 60357)

Ventura County, California, United States
Revenue
$3M
Asking
$2M
Cash flow
$449K
Restaurants & Food

Established, turnkey neighborhood favorite pizzeria offers authentic recipes, loyal repeat clientele, and a strong local reputation. Fully equipped for dine-in, takeout, and delivery with trained staff and streamlined operations in place. Growth potential through expanded marketing, catering, delive...

Popular Pizzeria Poised for Expansion Listing #:11760

Peninsula, CA
Revenue
$605K
Asking
$199K
Cash flow
$66K
Restaurants & Food

This well-established neighborhood BBQ restaurant has served its community for over 20 years and has been voted the area’s #1 BBQ restaurant for nine consecutive years. Located in a freestanding building on a busy corner, the restaurant benefits from excellent visibility and low rent. The restaurant...

Award-Winning Neighborhood BBQ Restaurant – Beer & Wine

Los Angeles County, CA
Revenue
$835K
Asking
$300K
Cash flow
$137K
Restaurants & Food

Established in 1991, this long-standing sushi restaurant is a well-known neighborhood favorite located in San Francisco’s Sunset District. The business offers authentic Japanese cuisine made with quality ingredients and priced for everyday dining. Known for its diverse menu of fresh nigiri, sashim...

A Beloved Neighborhood Sushi Destination Since 199 Listing #:SF11811

North Bay, CA
Revenue
$305K
Asking
$180K
Cash flow
$54K
Buying guide

How to buy restaurants & food businesses in California

Every listing here links to its own page with the details the seller shares publicly. These are the steps most buyers follow from first look to closing.

  1. 01Set your criteriaDecide on industry, price range and how involved you want to be day to day.
  2. 02Read the financialsCompare revenue, cash flow and asking price. Private figures open up after you sign up.
  3. 03Inquire with the sellerAsk about customers, staff, leases and why they are selling.
  4. 04Diligence and closeVerify the numbers, line up financing and work through the purchase agreement.