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Mexican Restaurants
Mexican Restaurants
12-Unit National Mexican QSR Franchise ( Del taco ) So. California
San Diego County, California, United States
San Diego County, CA, US
12-Unit National Mexican QSR Franchise ( Del taco ) Portfolio – Southern California ASKING PRICE: $5,800,000 GROSS REVENUE: $13,622,459 BUSINESS DESCRIPTION: Rare opportunity to acquire a substantial portfolio of 12 established, nationally recognized Mexican quick-service franchise restaurants located throughout Southern California. The portfolio generated approximately $13.62 million in trailing-12-month revenue,all 12 locations are represented as EBITDA-positive based on the seller’s financial model. The restaurants operate across several established Southern California markets, providing geographic diversification and reducing dependence on any single location. A professional multi-unit operating structure is already in place, making this opportunity well suited for an experienced franchise operator, restaurant group, family office, private equity buyer, or qualified entrepreneur seeking immediate scale. INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS: 12 operating franchised quick-service restaurants Approximately $13.62 million in combined annual revenue All locations represented as cash-flow positive Diversified multi-city Southern California footprint Established national franchise brand Existing multi-unit management and operating infrastructure Potential opportunities for operational and margin improvements GROWTH AND EXPANSION: A qualified buyer may have opportunities to improve performance through hands-on management, tighter labor and food-cost controls, localized marketing, catering, digital ordering, delivery optimization, and increased operating efficiencies across the portfolio. "Acquire 12 Operating Restaurants at a Fraction of New-Development Cost" According to the franchisor’s published investment information, developing one new restaurant requires an estimated investment of approximately $1.50 million to $3.32 million. At the midpoint, developing 12 new restaurants could require approximately $28.91 million. This established 12-location portfolio is offered at $5.20 million—approximately $433,333 per operating restaurant. The portfolio generated approximately $13.62 million in trailing-12-month revenue, The acquisition provides an incoming operator with immediate revenue, established locations, existing employees and operating infrastructure while avoiding much of the site-selection, permitting, construction and new-store ramp-up process. Investment figures are based on the franchisor’s currently published estimated range and may vary by site, market, construction conditions and development agreement. Acquisition costs may not include inventory, transfer fees, required remodeling, deferred maintenance, working capital or other closing expenses. All figures are subject to buyer verification and franchisor approval.
$5,800,000Asking Price
$13,622,459Revenue
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Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Shops
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Shops
Semi-Absentee Dessert Shop |$54K Net| Seller Financing | Good Location
Contra Costa County, California, United States
Contra Costa County, CA, US
Semi-Absentee Dessert Shop | $54K Net | Seller-Financing| Prime Shopping Center Established dessert shop operating on a semi-absentee basis, with the owner working approximately 20 hours per week. This turnkey business generated approximately $239,000 in 2025 gross sales with approximately $54,000 in net income, making it an excellent opportunity for an owner-operator. Located in a busy retail shopping center surrounded by established retailers and restaurants, the approximately 900 sq. ft. space features seating for 25+ guests, an efficient layout, and a small office/storage area. The business currently employs approximately seven part-time employees, allowing for a simple, easy-to-manage operation. The business specializes in freshly prepared rolled ice cream made to order in front of customers, along with milkshakes and a wide variety of flavors and toppings. It also offers DoorDash, Uber Eats, and online ordering. Customers consistently praise the quality of the desserts, presentation, and friendly service, creating a loyal repeat customer base. The seller is retiring, creating an excellent opportunity to acquire a well-established business with significant upside. Growth opportunities include expanded marketing, catering, community events, and increased owner involvement. Seller will consider seller financing for a qualified buyer.
$85,000Asking Price
$239,000Revenue
$54,000Cash Flow
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Delis & Sandwich Shops
Delis & Sandwich Shops
Profitable Peninsula Deli | $175K NET | $1,310 Rent | Type I Hood
San Mateo County, California, United States
San Mateo County, CA, US
Profitable Peninsula Deli | $175K Cash Flow | $1,310 Rent | Type I Hood Established neighborhood deli generating approximately $425,000 in annual gross sales with seller-stated cash flow (net income) of approximately $175,000 (2025). This well-established business has built a loyal customer base over decades and enjoys consistent repeat business with very little advertising. The current owner operates limited hours, creating an excellent opportunity to increase revenue through expanded operating hours, additional marketing, or menu expansion. The business occupies approximately 1,500 square feet and benefits from an exceptionally low monthly rent of only $1,310, making it difficult to find comparable occupancy costs in today's market. The lease includes 4 years remaining on the current term plus two additional 5-year renewal options, providing long-term stability. The kitchen is fully equipped with a Type I hood and grill, allowing a wide variety of hot food offerings including breakfast, burgers, sandwiches, and deli favorites. The business currently operates Monday through Saturday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, leaving clear upside for a motivated owner by extending hours or adding Sunday service. The seller is retiring and will provide training to facilitate a smooth transition. Financial Highlights Asking Price: $195,000 Annual Gross Sales: Approximately $425,000 Seller-Stated Cash Flow (Net Income): Approximately $175,000 Annual Cost of Goods Sold: Approximately $132,000 Annual Payroll: Approximately $80,000 Monthly Rent: $1,310 Approximate Inventory: $15,600 (not included in purchase price) Business Highlights Established neighborhood deli Loyal repeat customer base Very little advertising required Type I hood and grill Approximately 1,500 sq. ft. Exceptional below-market rent 4 years remaining on lease plus two 5-year options Opportunity to increase revenue through expanded hours Training included Confidential Peninsula location
$195,000Asking Price
$425,000Revenue
$175,000Cash Flow
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Bakeries
Coffee Shops & Cafes
Bakeries
Coffee Shops & Cafes
Highly Profitable Popular Bakery & Cafe in East Bay – Semi-Absentee
Contra Costa County, California, United States
Contra Costa County, CA, US
Established bakery business with two retail locations in highly desirable communities, a central production facility, wholesale accounts, and farmers market sales. Seller claims the following combined figures for both locations: Projected 2026 Revenue: ≈ $2.5 million Net Income: ≈ $400,000/year Combined Monthly Rent: ≈ $28,500 Cost of Goods: ≈ 22% Payroll: ≈ 36% Farmers Market Sales: ≈ $100,000/year Two Existing Wholesale Accounts: $200,000+ in combined annual sales The business has grown steadily and has an experienced team in place handling production and day-to-day operations. The owner regularly takes extended absences of one to two months several times per year, while the business continues to perform efficiently under the existing management structure. According to the seller, the main production facility is fully equipped and has enough capacity to support at least two additional retail locations without requiring a major investment. Sales come from several different sources, including both retail stores, a weekly farmers market, and wholesale. The farmers market generates about $100,000 per year, and two current coffee shop accounts generate more than $200,000 per year combined. Additional businesses have also expressed interest in carrying the products. The business has been established since 2019, has a very strong local reputation, an experienced staff, excess production capacity, and several realistic ways to continue growing without having to rebuild the operation from the ground up. This is a great fit for an owner-operator, semi-absentee buyer, or established food business looking for a proven platform with room to grow. The biggest upside is in continuing to build newer location, expanding wholesale, adding farmers markets, and using the existing production capacity to support further growth.
$1,500,000Asking Price
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Vietnamese Restaurants
Vietnamese Restaurants
Fully Equipped Restaurant on Convoy
San Diego, San Diego County, California, United States
San Diego, San Diego County, CA, US
Located in a very busy and highly visible strip center on Convoy, this restaurant offers an excellent opportunity for an owner-operator or investor. The space is fully equipped with an A1 hood, grease trap, fryers, 6-burner range with oven, walk-in cooler, and much more. Currently operating as an Asian concept, the restaurant can be kept as-is or converted to another concept, subject to landlord approval and existing tenant restrictions. The location provides strong visibility, established traffic, and a fully built-out kitchen, making this an ideal opportunity for someone looking to avoid the cost and time of a new build-out. Seller is focusing on other businesses and is motivated to transition this location to a new owner. To automatically receive additional information and an NDA, please submit your request through the website form.
$299,000Asking Price
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Pizza Restaurants
Pizza Restaurants
Pizza Twist Franchise | $600K Sales | Low Rent | Seller Financing
Contra Costa County, California, United States
Contra Costa County, CA, US
Dual Kitchen | $3,200 Rent | $100K Seller Financing Opportunity to acquire an established Pizza Twist franchise in Contra Costa County. According to the seller, the business is located in a prime location within a busy shopping center with ample surrounding residential and pedestrian traffic. A key feature of the location is its double-kitchen setup. The seller describes the separate kitchen as well suited for guest-kitchen and catering operations and believes it provides additional flexibility for operating another food concept from the same location. According to the seller, the business has approximately $600,000 in gross annual revenue and operates with relatively low overhead. The base rent is $3,200 per month, with the current lease extending through January 2031. According to the seller, an owner-operator can make over $150,000 net annually. The seller is motivated and is willing to finance $100,000 of the $299,000 asking price at a low interest rate. Key Highlights Established Pizza Twist franchise Approximately $600,000 gross annual revenue, according to the seller $3,200 monthly base rent Lease through January 2031 Double-kitchen setup Separate kitchen suitable for catering and guest-kitchen operations Busy shopping-center location Surrounding residential and pedestrian traffic 2 full-time employees Seller states an owner-operator can make over $150,000 net annually $100,000 seller financing offered at a low interest rate
$299,000Asking Price
$600,000Revenue
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Miscellaneous Restaurant & Bars
Mediterranean Restaurants
Miscellaneous Restaurant & Bars
+1
Successful & Highly Profitable Modern Restaurant SBA approved
Sacramento County, California, United States
Sacramento County, CA, US
Strong Revenue Growth • Exceptional Profits • Turnkey Operation • Type 47 Liquor License An outstanding opportunity to acquire an established and highly successful restaurant with a proven track record of consistent revenue growth and increasing profitability. Established in 2019, this beautifully designed approximately 2,900-square-foot restaurant offers a bright, lively, and sophisticated atmosphere that has become a destination for customers seeking quality food, an inviting environment, and an exceptional dining experience. The business has demonstrated impressive year-over-year growth, with both gross revenue and net income increasing substantially: Year Gross Revenue Net Income 2023 $2,000,281 $496,216 2024 $2,372,806 $562,707 2025 $2,687,865 $692,297 A Business Clearly on the Upswing The financial performance tells the story. From 2023 to 2025, annual gross revenue increased by approximately 34%, while reported net income increased by approximately 40%. This is not simply an established restaurant—it is a business that has demonstrated its ability to grow sales and increase profitability. Exceptional Restaurant Setting The restaurant features a modern, tasteful interior design with a bright and energetic ambiance. The thoughtfully designed dining space provides an attractive setting for both casual dining and special occasions. Additional highlights include: Approximately 2,900 SF Beautiful modern restaurant build-out Type 47 California liquor license Attractive, fully equipped bar area Indoor and outdoor dining Approximately 15 outdoor tables Attractive fenced outdoor dining area Approximately 30 part-time employees on payroll Established since 2019 Strong reputation and outstanding customer reviews Known for high-quality food and service Owner currently active in the business in a management capacity Approximately 5 years remaining on the lease Current monthly rent of approximately $14,500 Turnkey Opportunity A tremendous amount of the difficult work has already been completed. The restaurant has an established operating history, trained staff, management systems, a loyal customer following, an attractive build-out, liquor license, bar, and indoor/outdoor dining. A new owner can step into an operating business with proven revenue, demonstrated profitability, and significant momentum. The existing owner’s active management role also creates potential flexibility for a qualified buyer. An experienced operator could continue the current model, while an investor or restaurant group may have an opportunity to build upon the existing management structure. The Bottom Line 2025 Revenue: $2,687,865 2025 Reported Net Income: $692,297 With nearly $2.7 million in annual sales, strong profitability, increasing revenue, and a growing bottom line, this restaurant represents an exceptional acquisition opportunity for a qualified buyer seeking an established and profitable operation. Confidential Sale — Qualified Buyers Only. Additional financial information, business details, and the exact location will be provided to qualified buyers upon execution of a confidentiality agreement and completion of buyer qualification. Contact the listing Business Broker today for more information and to arrange a confidential introduction. Per sellers reto quest no financials will be emailed. All financial are may be viewed in the office.
$1,200,000Asking Price
$2,687,865Revenue
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Pizza Restaurants
Liquor Stores
Pizza Restaurants
Liquor Stores
Liquor store and Pizza — $200,000+ Net Income
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. 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. For more information, contact: Matt Sadati DRE#00704888 or Tamana at 510-415-6023
$595,000Asking Price
$1,000,000Revenue
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Coffee Shops & Cafes
Coffee Shops & Cafes
Turnkey Coffee Shop Opportunity - Opportunist Buyer Wanted!
Banning, Riverside County, California, United States
Banning, Riverside County, CA, US
TURNKEY COFFEE SHOP OPPORTUNITY — OVER $120K INVESTED! (REAL ESTATE/BUILDING NOT FOR SALE) Why start from scratch when the hard work has already been done? An incredible opportunity to acquire the assets of a beautifully built-out, brand-new coffee shop with over $120,000 invested in the buildout, equipment, furnishings, and inventory. Everything is new, modern, and ready to serve—giving a new owner the opportunity to step into a professionally designed space without the time, expense, and headaches of building a coffee shop from the ground up. BUILT-IN CUSTOMER POTENTIAL Ideally positioned to serve 500+ local business professionals within the surrounding complex, along with nearby hospital employees and visitors, local residents, and travelers passing through the area via the I-10 Freeway. A TURNKEY ASSET SALE The opportunity includes the buildout, equipment, furnishings, and inventory, allowing a buyer to bring their own vision, branding, and energy to a space that's already prepared for business. Over $120,000 invested — Asking only $74,900. ✨ BRAND NEW • FULLY EQUIPPED • PRIME LOCATION • READY TO SERVE A tremendous opportunity for an owner-operator, entrepreneur, or established coffee concept looking to expand into a location with a strong surrounding customer base.
$74,900Asking Price
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Other Education & Children
Banquet Halls
American Restaurants
+11
Other Education & Children
+13
Turnkey Restaurant + Indoor Playground & Party Venue w/ABC License
San Gabriel, Los Angeles County, California, United States
San Gabriel, Los Angeles County, CA, US
Where you can sit with your little ones and enjoy a meal and drink Serious inquiries only. A signed NDA and proof of funds are required before the business name, location, financial information and other confidential details will be released. Full Restaurant Kitchen • Beer & Wine • Indoor Playground • Parties • Free Parking Rare opportunity to acquire an established restaurant, café, indoor children’s playground and party business in the San Gabriel Valley. Could be used for banquet facility, wedding venue, graduation, celebrations, quinceañera, bar and bat mitzvah, receptions. The owners have enjoyed a successful run and are selling because they are relocating out of the country, creating an opportunity for a new operator to step into a substantially built-out, operating business with multiple revenue streams already in place. This is much more than a traditional restaurant. The approximately 3,660 SF premises combine a full restaurant/café operation with a dedicated indoor children’s play area and party/event business. The existing lease specifically permits use as a restaurant and indoor kids play space. A True Turnkey Opportunity The operation offers an unusually complete combination of features: Full restaurant kitchen with hood Beer & wine license Established café/restaurant operation Indoor children’s playground Established birthday party and private-event business Free on-site customer parking Significant existing furniture, fixtures and equipment Substantial specialized restaurant and play-space build-out Established customer base and operating history Historical annual revenue approaching $570,000 Multiple revenue streams from food & beverage, play, parties and events Approximately 3,660 SF Opportunity for a hands-on operator to expand programming, events, marketing and utilization Keep the Concept — or Make It Your Own At the $249,000 asking price, the existing brand and intellectual property are included in the sale, giving a buyer the opportunity to continue building upon the established concept. Alternatively, a new owner can bring their own name, menu, branding and creative vision while taking advantage of the existing restaurant kitchen, indoor playground, party infrastructure, equipment and substantial build-out already in place. For an operator considering this type of concept from scratch, acquiring an existing operation can eliminate a significant amount of the time, expense and uncertainty associated with designing, permitting and constructing a restaurant and indoor family-entertainment facility. Asking Price: $249,000 The owners are relocating out of the country after a successful run and are ready to transition the business to its next owner. Fill out the contact form in this BizBuySell listing and you will be emailed an NDA you can e-sign. Please follow up with proof of funds, a screenshot is fine. Serious inquiries only. A signed NDA and proof of funds are required before the business name, location, financial information and other confidential details will be released. A new direct lease is available for well qualified buyers. We thank you for your understanding. Ad#:2542510
$249,000Asking Price
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Market Snapshot
National transaction benchmarks for restaurant and food business businesses.
Under $500K
Median revenue$453k
Median cash flow$80k
Median sale price$130k
Multiple range1.2x - 2.5x
$500K to $2M
Median revenue$1.49m
Median cash flow$272k
Median sale price$750k
Multiple range2.1x - 3.4x
Over $2M
Median revenue$4.44m
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.