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restaurant and food business for Sale in California
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Delis & Sandwich Shops
Delis & Sandwich Shops
Net Income of $54,000 Working Only 20 Hours Per Week
Alameda County, California, United States
Alameda County, CA, US
This is a small snack shop offering sandwiches, coffee, pastries, soft drinks, chips, and more. The new buyer can add more items to the minus. The space is approximately 360 sq ft and is located in a high-traffic area near a college campus, providing consistent customer flow. Rent: $1,050/month Lease: Approximately 4 years remaining Gross Income: $84,000/year Net Income: $54,000 – $60,000/year Hours: Monday–Friday, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Saturday and Sunday close. There is significant growth potential for a new owner by extending hours, opening for breakfast, and adding additional menu items. The current owner has successfully operated the business for 25 years and is now ready to retire. For more information call agent Nima Sadati 925-787-2094
$99,000
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Other Restaurants & Food
Other Restaurants & Food
25-Year Deli – $54,000 Net, 20hrs/week, Weekends Off
Alameda County, California, United States
Alameda County, CA, US
This small snack shop offers sandwiches, coffee, pastries, soft drinks, juices, chips, and more. The space is approximately 360 sq. ft. and is located in a high-traffic area near a college campus with steady customer flow. Rent: $1,050/month Lease: Approximately 4 years remaining Gross Income: $84,000/year Net Income: $54,000–$60,000/year Hours: Monday–Friday, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM, Weekends Off Great opportunity to increase income by extending hours, opening for breakfast, and adding more menu items. The current owner has successfully operated the business for 25 years and is ready to retire.
$99,000
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American Restaurants
American Restaurants
Brand new fast food In the heart of Contra Costa $125,000
Contra Costa County, California, United States
Contra Costa County, CA, US
Excellent High-Traffic Restaurant Opportunity Near School This is a prime location situated near a high school, benefiting from consistent foot traffic and a strong surrounding residential community. The approximately 1,000 sq. ft. space has been fully remodeled and is ready for a new operator to step in and generate income immediately. The restaurant offers 15 indoor seats and 20 outdoor seats, located within a busy shopping strip. It is equipped with a full hood, walk-in cooler, fryer, and is currently set up for a menu featuring burgers, boba drinks, and desserts-making it ideal for a variety of fast-casual concepts. For an owner-operator, this business presents strong income potential, with the ability to generate over $100,000 annually with proper management. If you've been looking for an opportunity to own and operate your own business in a proven, highvisibility location, this is one you should not miss. For more information, please contact: Matt Sadati (DRE# 00704888) or his assistant Tamana at (510) 415-6023
$125,000
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Pizza Restaurants
Pizza Restaurants
Pizza Twist Net $150,000
Contra Costa County, California, United States
Contra Costa County, CA, US
This is a prime location business in a busy shopping center with ample residential and pedestrian traffic. This place has a double kitchen, perfect for a guest kitchen and catering operations. The pizza section costs close to $45,000 per month with very low overhead. The base rent is only $3200 per month with a long-term lease. This location is great for a catering business because it has a separate kitchen; you can run two businesses from one location. According to the seller, owner-operators can make over $150,000 net. A motivated seller is willing to finance $100,000 of the asking price at a low interest rate.
$350,000
$600,000Revenue
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Mexican Restaurants
Mexican Restaurants
Multi-Unit Latin Restaurant+Food Truck |$2.7M+ Gross|Liquor Licenses
San Francisco County, California, United States
San Francisco County, CA, US
Rare opportunity to acquire a fast-growing, multi-unit Latin cuisine concept with three revenue streams: a flagship San Francisco location, a second South Bay storefront, and a fully operational food truck. The San Francisco location alone holds a Type 47 liquor license that cost ~ $197,000 to obtain. This is one of the most popular branded Latin operations doing approximately $2.7M+ in combined annual gross revenue across all units, with the San Francisco location alone generating $1.3M in sales and ~$200,000 in net income. Key Highlights (seller claims): ● Owner runs business semi-absentee ● Multiple income channels across two locations + food truck ● SF unit: ~$1.3M gross ~$200,000 net ● Second location: ~$1.1M gross | Food truck: ~$300,000 gross ● Full liquor licenses (Type 47) at both locations Established since 2021 with a strong brand, loyal customer base, and a modern Latin concept. Proven across multiple formats with dialed-in operations. The setup and liquor licenses save a new owner significant time and cost. They have done events for many tech companies, including Meta. This concept has already proven to do well with pop-ups and catering, which a new owner could expand and scale. The business operates out of two fully built-out locations, approximately 2,400 sq ft in San Francisco and 1,000 sq ft in the South Bay. The operation is fully staffed with approximately 21 employees across both stores and the truck.
$870,000
$2,700,000Revenue
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American Restaurants
Delis & Sandwich Shops
American Restaurants
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Sourdough Franchise Restaurant $120,000 net profit
Humboldt County, California, United States
Humboldt County, CA, US
Sourdough franchising Absentee owner An absentee owner currently operates the business and is open from 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM, offering tremendous upside potential for a hands-on operator. The rent is only $6,000 per month, including NNN, and the operation enjoys strong profit margins with labor cost at just 25% and food cost at 27%. The franchise royalty is only 5%, which is significantly lower than the industry average, allowing the owner to retain a higher percentage of the profits. This is a rare opportunity to own one of the fastest-growing and most profitable franchise brands in the state of California. Located in a bustling shopping center in Northern California, this Sourdough franchise is renowned for its fresh, artisanal sandwiches and soups, attracting a loyal and expanding customer base. The current owner visits the business once every four to six weeks and reports an annual net income of approximately $120,000. He has decided to sell to reduce his workload, creating an excellent opportunity for a motivated buyer. An owner-operator could increase sales to over $1,000,000 annually, given the high-traffic location and strong customer base. The buildout and equipment cost were significantly higher than the asking price, making this a turnkey, below-cost investment. Don’t miss your chance to own one of California’s finest and fastest-growing franchise businesses, offering strong cash flow, low overhead, and exceptional growth potential.
$390,000
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Coffee Shops & Cafes
Other Restaurants & Food
Coffee Shops & Cafes
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Profitable Corner Café & Restaurant – Strong Cash Flow in High-Traffic
San Francisco County, California, United States
San Francisco County, CA, US
Located on a visible corner along one of San Francisco’s busiest central corridors, this established neighborhood café benefits from steady foot traffic, constant vehicle flow, and strong surrounding density. The corner positioning gives the business excellent street exposure and natural walk-in traffic, making it a convenient stop for nearby residents, office workers, and late-night diners. The restaurant operates as a casual café serving a focused menu of popular wraps, plates, bowls, soups, and house-made desserts. Customers come for quick takeout, delivery, or to sit and enjoy the relaxed café atmosphere. The setup is efficient and well suited for dine-in, takeout, and delivery, helping maintain steady activity throughout the day. Financial Highlights (Seller Claims): ● Annual Net Income: $180,000 – $240,000 ● Gross Revenue: ~ $60,000 per month ● Asking Price: $330,000 ● Monthly Rent: $5,665
$330,000
$720,000Revenue
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Pizza Restaurants
Liquor Stores
Pizza Restaurants
Liquor Stores
$200,000+ net income per year Liquor store & Pizza
Alameda County, California, United States
Alameda County, CA, US
Prime Liquor Store & Pizza Business Opportunity with Real Estate Available – Alameda County This is a rare opportunity to acquire a freestanding retail building in a prime, high-visibility location on a busy street in the heart of Alameda County. The property offers strong existing cash flow with additional development potential. The 3,400 square-foot building currently houses a successful liquor store and pizza operation. According to the owner, the property also has the potential for an additional 1,500 square feet of development, which may allow for the construction of multiple apartment units or office space, offering significant upside for future value and income (buyer to verify with the city). The liquor store generates approximately $55,000 in monthly sales, with margins between 35% and 40%. In addition, the pizza operation produces between $22,000 and $25,000 per month in gross revenue, with an impressive 75% gross profit margin. The space is already equipped with a built-in hood and kitchen, making it ideal for continued food service operations. The business operates daily from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM and is currently run semi-absentee by the owner, with two full-time employees and one part-time employee managing daily operations. Inventory is approximately $180,000. Buyers have two attractive acquisition options: • Business Only: $650,000 with rent of $10,380 per month • Business & Real Estate: $3,150,000 with approximately $600,000 down payment
$649,000
$1,000,000Revenue
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Pizza Restaurants
Liquor Stores
Pizza Restaurants
Liquor Stores
$200,000+ net yearly Liquor store & Pizza With the Real Property
Alameda County, California, United States
Alameda County, CA, US
Prime Liquor Store & Pizza Business Opportunity with Real Estate Available – Alameda County This is a rare opportunity to acquire a freestanding retail building in a prime, high-visibility location on a busy street in the heart of Alameda County. The property offers strong existing cash flow with additional development potential. The 3,400 square-foot building currently houses a successful liquor store and pizza operation. According to the owner, the property also has the potential for an additional 1,500 square feet of development, which may allow for the construction of multiple apartment units or office space, offering significant upside for future value and income (buyer to verify with the city). The liquor store generates approximately $55,000 in monthly sales, with margins between 35% and 40%. In addition, the pizza operation produces between $22,000 and $25,000 per month in gross revenue, with an impressive 75% gross profit margin. The space is already equipped with a built-in hood and kitchen, making it ideal for continued food service operations. The business operates daily from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM and is currently run semi-absentee by the owner, with two full-time employees and one part-time employee managing daily operations. Inventory is approximately $180,000. Buyers have two attractive acquisition options: • Business Only: $650,000 with rent of $10,380 per month • Business & Real Estate: $3,150,000 with approximately $600,000 down payment This is an excellent opportunity for an owner-operator or investor seeking high current income with future development potential in one of Alameda County’s established commercial areas.
$3,150,000
$1,000,000Revenue
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Juice Bars
Other Restaurants & Food
Juice Bars
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Rare Fully Absentee Drive-Thru Jamba Juice + Auntie Anne’s Co-Brand
Contra Costa County, California, United States
Contra Costa County, CA, US
Rare opportunity to acquire a new drive-thru Jamba Juice and Auntie Anne’s co-brand location in Northern California. This format is extremely uncommon, with only approximately three of these dual-brand drive-thru locations operating on the West Coast. Developing a new drive-thru location typically requires multiple layers of city approvals including zoning review, planning commission approval, traffic studies, and building permits, which can make approvals difficult to obtain in many markets. The business opened July 31, 2025 and generated approximately $683,365 in gross sales through December 31, 2025, according to the seller. The seller notes that summer months are the peak season for this concept and projects approximately $400,000 in annual net income from the business. The store is currently run fully absentee, with staff handling the day-to-day operations. The seller reports approximately $1,000,000 invested into the build-out, including about $450,000 in equipment, creating a modern turnkey location. Reported operating metrics include: • Cost of goods: ~$136,673 (~20% of sales) • Rent: $5,280 per month / ~$26,400 during the reported period (~3.9% of sales) This opportunity may be particularly attractive to experienced franchise operators or multi-unit owners looking to add a newer drive-thru concept to their portfolio. The owner is selling in order to free up capital for another project.
$1,688,000
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Market Snapshot
National transaction benchmarks for restaurant and food business businesses.
Under $500K
Median revenue$456k
Median cash flow$80k
Median sale price$130k
Multiple range1.2x - 2.5x
$500K to $2M
Median revenue$1.50m
Median cash flow$276k
Median sale price$750k
Multiple range2.1x - 3.5x
Over $2M
Median revenue$4.27m
Median cash flow$1.03m
Median sale price$3.20m
Multiple range2.7x - 4.0x
A variety of factors can cause businesses to trade outside this range, including earnings quality, operational transferability, key-person risk, growth trajectory, and geography, so a listing priced above or below the typical multiple usually reflects real differences in the underlying business.
What to know about restaurant and food business acquisitions
GW
Cofounder & CEO
Key diligence, valuation, financing, and transition considerations for buyers evaluating restaurant and food business acquisitions.
Read the lease like it's the deal
Remaining term, escalations, and assignment rights can make or break a restaurant; a strong concept on a non-transferable lease is a problem you inherit.
Pressure-test prime cost — labor plus food
Margins are thin and move with wages and commodities; understand prime cost and how stable the kitchen and front-of-house staff are.
Confirm licenses and health standing transfer
Liquor licenses, health permits, and inspection history are valuable and sometimes fragile; review the record before you commit.
Test how much rides on the owner and concept
A chef-owner or personality-driven concept may not transfer; understand the recipes, systems, and whether the brand survives new ownership.
Budget for equipment and build-out condition
Kitchen equipment, refrigeration, and the dining room wear and date; tour it with someone who knows the gear.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common buyer questions for this market.
Yes, but they're scrutinized closely because margins are thin and failures common. Verifiable cash flow, a transferable lease, and systems that run without the owner make the difference.