Food & Beverage Businesses for Sale in California

Browse 705 food & beverage businesses currently for sale in California with an average asking price of $841K. Restaurants, cafes, and food service

Active Listings
705
Median Asking Price
$425K
Median SDE
$140K
Median Multiple
3.0x SDE
Avg Asking Price
$841K
Average SDE
$214K
Listed in Last 30 Days
349
Added This Week
46

Median figures are computed over the 404 listings currently browsable on this page. Averages and counts cover all 705 active listings tracked in the last 90 days.

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Food & Beverage Businesses for Sale in California

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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

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

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
May 4

Healthy Meal Prep Restaurant for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$569KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$267K
Multiple:2.1x
Why Buy

This two-location healthy meal prep brand is positioned for franchise expansion, with a replicable concept, operational systems, and a growing customer base seeking nutritious, convenient food options. The multi-location structure provides evidence of scalability and demonstrates that the model can be executed consistently across different sites. Strong consumer interest in health-focused dining concepts supports the growth trajectory of this business.

Manager in PlaceRecurring RevenueSticky CustomersGrowth Trajectory
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
May 3

Dessert Franchise Restaurant for Sale in Sacramento, CA

Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA
$650KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$330K
Multiple:2.0x
Why Buy

This franchise dessert concept in the Sacramento metro offers premium chocolate-centric offerings including artisanal crepes, Belgian waffles, and chocolate-covered strawberries in a customizable, experiential format. The build-your-own menu approach drives higher average transaction values and strong customer engagement within the growing experiential dining segment. Proven franchise operational protocols and established brand positioning provide a clear framework for a new owner to execute against.

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

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

European Fine Casual Restaurant for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$1.9MFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$815K
Multiple:2.3x
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

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
Apr 11

Independent Pizza Restaurant for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$690KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$250K
Multiple:2.8x
Why Buy

This independently operated pizza restaurant in the Los Angeles metro area combines a fusion-inspired menu with a familiar counter-service format, generating approximately $800,000 in annual revenue and $250,000 in net income. The location benefits from a signalized intersection in an affluent residential and retail corridor that supports premium pricing and repeat visits. A transferable beer and wine license adds incremental revenue potential and enhances the overall dining experience.

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
$750KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$350K
Multiple:2.1x
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

All You Can Eat for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$2.9MFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$1.5M
Multiple:1.9x
Why Buy

This Los Angeles County all-you-can-eat buffet generates approximately $6M in annual sales and approximately $1.5M in normalized seller discretionary earnings from a roughly 6,500 square foot facility with strong community recognition and an efficient operational model. The concept has evolved into one of the area's most recognized buffet destinations, with substantial included assets and a meaningful expansion pathway. The business presents an opportunity to acquire a high-volume, destination dining concept with proven economics in a major metro market.

Recurring RevenueSticky CustomersGrowth Trajectory
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
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

Food & Beverage for Sale in California

CA
$1.1MFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$456K
Multiple:2.5x
Why Buy

Established High-revenue food & beverage business serving California. The business generates meaningful owner earnings, supporting an acquisition in the $1M–$2M range. Exact location, full description, and seller details are available after sign-up.

Manager in PlaceRecurring RevenueSticky CustomersRegulatory Risk
Jun 10

Commercial Catering Company for Sale in San Francisco, CA

San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
$2.2MFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$1.8M
Multiple:1.2x
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
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
Jun 9

Thai Restaurant for Sale in California

CA
$150KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$108K
Multiple:1.4x
Why Buy

This absentee-operated Thai restaurant generates consistent monthly gross sales from a spacious full-service location in Los Angeles County, with beer and wine licensing adding incremental revenue. The current owner manages the business remotely with a full staff in place, making it an attractive entry point for an investor or first-time operator. A multi-year lease with renewal options provides operational stability.

Absentee OwnerManager in PlaceRecurring RevenueSticky Customers
Jun 9

Pizza Franchise Multi Unit for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$3.1MFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$784K
Multiple:4.0x
Why Buy

This five-location pizza franchise portfolio in Southern California generates approximately $6 million in annual gross sales with nearly $800,000 in discretionary earnings, representing a well-diversified footprint across two major markets. The locations have been recently upgraded and operate within a nationally recognized brand system that provides training, marketing support, and operational infrastructure. A new owner must meet franchisor qualification standards and complete a corporate training program prior to takeover.

Jun 9

Pizza Franchise Restaurant for Sale in California

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$199KFood & Beverage
Cash Flow:$76K
Multiple:2.6x
Why Buy

This single-unit pizza franchise in Los Angeles County occupies a high-visibility corner location with recent equipment investments that position it for reliable ongoing operations. The franchise benefits from national brand recognition, standardized quality systems, and corporate support that reduce risk for a first-time franchise owner. Cash flow of approximately $75,000 annually provides a solid foundation for an owner-operator seeking an established brand entry point.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many food & beverage businesses are for sale in California?
Searcher OS currently tracks 705 businesses for sale in California, aggregated daily from broker websites and the major marketplaces. 46 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 $425,000, and average seller's discretionary earnings run around $214,000. 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 404 food & beverage businesses currently browsable in California, the median asking price is $425K and the median seller's discretionary earnings (SDE) is $140K. The median asking price works out to 3.0x 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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