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Other Restaurants & Food
Other Restaurants & Food
Absentee-Run Fried Chicken Franchise
Rancho Cucamonga, San Bernardino County, California, United States
Rancho Cucamonga, San Bernardino County, CA, US
Absentee-Run Fried Chicken Franchise in High-Traffic Inland Empire Food Hall Exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established fried chicken franchise located in a premier, high-traffic food hall in the Inland Empire. This business is part of a recognized international brand with thousands of locations worldwide and a growing U.S. presence. The location has been operating for approximately 3 years and is fully built out, staffed, and operating under absentee ownership. A major highlight of this offering is the substantial $500,000+ buildout, giving a new owner the benefit of stepping into a beautifully developed, fully equipped location without the time, risk, and cost of starting from scratch. Opportunities to acquire a business with this level of investment already in place are rare. 2025 gross sales were approximately $500,000. Monthly rent plus utilities are approximately $11,000. The business is fully staffed, providing for a smooth transition. *** This business is not profitable as an absentee operation. *** This is an ideal opportunity for a hands-on, full-time owner-operator to improve profitability and maximize the potential of an already established operation. A new owner will benefit from strong brand recognition, an existing customer base, and excellent foot traffic from the surrounding retail and dining environment. Seller is willing to consider financing for a qualified buyer. Highlights: Established franchise with strong international brand recognition Located in a busy, high-traffic food hall Over $500,000 invested in buildout Fully built out, equipped, and staffed Absentee-run operation Approx. $500K annual gross sales Seller financing available for qualified buyer Strong upside for owner-operator
$144,888
$499,899Revenue
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American Restaurants
Bars, Pubs & Taverns
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American Restaurants
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Bar and Grill With 47 Type liquor License Downtown San Diego
San Diego, San Diego County, California, United States
San Diego, San Diego County, CA, US
Bar and Grill restaurant for sale in downtown San Diego offering a unique combination of Japanese and Vietnamese cuisine in a high-traffic, walkable urban location. Established in 2018, the business has developed a loyal customer base drawn from local residents, professionals, and tourists, supported by a reputation for consistent food quality and attentive service. Operations include dine-in, takeout, delivery, and catering, providing multiple revenue channels and flexibility in service. The menu features a range of sushi, pho, and complementary dishes prepared with fresh ingredients, along with a full-service bar that enhances the dining experience and broadens customer appeal. The business benefits from strong visibility, steady foot traffic, and an experienced team in place, positioning it for a smooth ownership transition and continued operation within a competitive but active market.
$349,000
$710,343Revenue
$34,080Cash Flow
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Coffee Shops & Cafes
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Shops
Coffee Shops & Cafes
+1
Cafe Restaurant Space
Ventura County, California, United States
Ventura County, CA, US
Note to potentail buyer: A new owner can continue producing handcrafted chocolates or transition to a resale model utilizing pre-made chocolate confectionary vendors while expanding into additional desserts and specialty offerings. There is also a strong opportunity for a buyer to implement their own concept in this attractive, fully built-out location. ______________ This is an opportunity to acquire a well-established specialty chocolate and dessert café located in Ventura County, California. The business is known for its high-quality, handcrafted chocolates, espresso beverages, gelato and curated gift offerings, with a strong emphasis on organic and premium ingredients. Operating in an immaculately built-out café space, the business features a fully equipped commercial kitchen with hood system, ovens, refrigeration, grease trap, and all essential equipment—designed for efficient, high-quality production. With a loyal customer base and a strong reputation as a go-to destination for gifts and special occasions, the company has become a true local staple. Customers return consistently for holidays, events, and everyday indulgences, creating reliable and recurring revenue. The business operates efficiently with a streamlined team and offers significant upside through expanded hours, increased marketing, wholesale opportunities, and growth in e-commerce and corporate gifting.
$110,000
$373,584Revenue
$111,229Cash Flow
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Miscellaneous Restaurant & Bars
Miscellaneous Restaurant & Bars
Profitable Vietnamese restaurants
Marin County, California, United States
Marin County, CA, US
Transform your entrepreneurial vision into reality with this highly profitable Vietnamese restaurant opportunity in Marin County. This established business delivers immediate cash flow while offering exceptional growth potential for the ambitious new owner. You'll step into a proven profit-generating operation with an established customer base and revenue history, eliminating the typical startup risks and uncertainty. The current 4-day operating schedule means you can immediately increase revenue by 25-75% simply by extending hours to weekends and additional weekdays. Maximize your earning potential through untapped delivery channels. With no current online delivery partnerships, you can instantly access the booming food delivery market through platforms like DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub, potentially doubling your customer reach without additional overhead. This opportunity solves the common restaurant owner challenge of building from scratch. You'll acquire a turnkey operation with proven systems, established suppliers, and loyal customers, allowing you to focus on growth strategies rather than survival tactics. The Vietnamese cuisine market continues to expand as consumers seek authentic, healthy dining options. You'll position yourself in a growing segment with strong profit margins and repeat customer loyalty. Capture this rare combination of immediate profitability and substantial growth runway.
$625,000
$660,888Revenue
$201,016Cash Flow
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Bakeries
Coffee Shops & Cafes
Juice Bars
+2
Bakeries
Coffee Shops & Cafes
+3
Fully Remodeled, Absentee Operated Baskin-Robbins Franchise
Alameda County, California, United States
Alameda County, CA, US
Please provide your contact information to automatically receive the NDA and Buyer Profile form. Asking Price: $399,000 Sales: ~$505,000 Seller's Discretionary Earnings: ~$129,000 Rent: ~$6,792 all-inclusive (CAM) Lease: 8/31/2034 Size: 1,318 sf Operation: Absentee-operated business with management in place. Significant opportunity for an owner-operator to improve profitability through hands-on oversight, local marketing, and operational efficiencies. Employees: 1FT, 7PT
$399,000
$505,000Revenue
$129,000Cash Flow
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American Restaurants
Delis & Sandwich Shops
Italian Restaurants
+2
American Restaurants
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Established Award-Winning BBQ Franchise Restaurant | Turnkey | Duarte
Duarte, Los Angeles County, California, United States
Duarte, Los Angeles County, CA, US
Includes Delivery Van, Catering and Regular Customers Here's what you need to know upfront: we'll need you to sign an NDA before sharing the detailed financials and exact location. You'll also need proof of funds ready, and the franchisor will want to approve you as the new owner. There's required franchisor training out-of-state, and those costs aren't included in the purchase price - but think of it as your investment in mastering a winning system. 2024 annual gross sales approaching $1M with nearly $100k in catering sale. Detailed financials available to qualified buyers following NDA and Proof of Funds. Opportunities like this - with this track record and infrastructure already in place - don't come around often. You're not just buying a restaurant; you're stepping into a community institution with a decade of success behind it. Imagine owning a proven BBQ franchise that's been serving the San Gabriel Valley community for nearly a decade! This isn't just any restaurant - you're looking at one of the Top 5 grossing franchise locations in all of California, and it's only available because the current owner is ready to retire. You'll love that this is completely turnkey. Everything you need is already here: all the furniture, fixtures, equipment, operating systems, and even a branded delivery vehicle. The 1,980 square foot space has that established feel customers trust, with years of community recognition already built in. What makes this special? The location speaks for itself - consistently ranking among the franchise's highest performers in the state. You're stepping into a business model that works, in a spot where locals already know and love coming for great BBQ. The financials make sense too. Your base rent runs about $6,000 monthly, with total occupancy costs around $7,900 when you include CAM, insurance, taxes, and utilities. Lease in place with future renewal discussions available subject to landlord and franchisor approval. Lease details available to qualified buyers upon execution of NDA and proof of funds. Ready to explore what could be your next chapter? Fill out the contact form in the listing, then wait for an email to be sent with a tab to e-sign, then send POF. A screenshot is fine - you may redact your account number.
$325,000
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-Cash Flow
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American Restaurants
Bars, Pubs & Taverns
American Restaurants
+1
Playa Vista Area-Restaurant & Bar w/Full Liquor-Patios-Owner Retiring
Los Angeles County, California, United States
Los Angeles County, CA, US
Turnkey Opportunity Well-established, high-energy urban coastal restaurant and bar located in a bustling, walk-able city district surrounded by restaurants, shops, and theaters. This attractive venue features multiple inviting patios, a beautiful setting, and a lively atmosphere that consistently draws a loyal customer base. The restaurant operates with a 47 full liquor license, offers 36 beers on tap, and provides seating for approximately 150 guests (80 indoors and 70 outdoors). Alcohol service is permitted until 11:00 PM on weeknights and midnight on weekends. The business is manager-run, making it an ideal opportunity for an owner-operator or investor seeking a streamlined operation. The upscale-casual menu highlights burgers, chicken, fish, salads, appetizers, brunch, desserts, craft beer, and signature cocktails. Multiple TVs throughout the space make it a popular destination for sports viewing and social gatherings. This turnkey operation generates over $1.1M in annual revenue and occupies approximately 2,655 square feet. The restaurant is fully equipped with high-quality fixtures and systems, including: - Walk-in beer cooler - Kegerator with 36-tap glycol system - Walk-in food cooler - Liquor cooler - Glass washing machine - 12-foot hood system - 12 TVs - Toast POS system - Security and sound systems - 4 cold prep stations - Double griddle, double fryer, grill, char-broiler, salamander - Two stoves with ovens Included in the sale are all furniture and furnishings, including indoor tables, chairs, bar stools, patio tables, chairs, umbrellas, dinnerware, glassware, flatware, and all small-wares. Inventory is available separately in addition to the purchase price. Landlord requires an experienced restaurant operator with strong financials. An exceptional opportunity to acquire a proven, fully built-out restaurant and bar in a prime urban location!
$175,000
$1,167,550Revenue
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Bakeries
Bakeries
Own an Established Neighborhood Bakery Café Without the Buildout
Contra Costa County, California, United States
Contra Costa County, CA, US
OWNER-OPERATOR OPPORTUNITY The opportunity may be particularly attractive for: • First-time bakery owner-operators • Cake and celebration bakery concepts • Cookie and dessert concepts • Coffee and pastry café operators • Neighborhood bakery concepts • Small-format pastry production • Specialty wholesale/retail hybrid bakery models The principal value proposition is that a buyer may focus on product development, menu execution, branding, customer experience, and bakery operations rather than first solving major startup barriers such as permitting, utility upgrades, hood installation, refrigeration installation, bakery-space design, and health-department approval process. This is an established neighborhood bakery café located within an affluent neighborhood in Contra Costa County California. The opportunity is best positioned as a second-generation bakery infrastructure acquisition for an active owner-operator seeking a practical and lower-friction path into bakery ownership. Structured as an asset sale and should be viewed primarily as an infrastructure-entry opportunity, a neighborhood bakery platform, and a reduced-friction alternative to ground-up bakery development rather than a passive cash-flow investment. Rather than developing a bakery from shell condition, a buyer acquires an already improved bakery space with installed production infrastructure, customer-facing improvements, walk-in refrigeration, hood ventilation, 200amp three-phase electrical service, existing bakery-permitted use, established customer awareness, and proven retail transaction activity.
$96,000
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American Restaurants
Bars, Pubs & Taverns
Chinese Restaurants
American Restaurants
+2
Bar & Grill With Type 47 License - SBA Pre-Qualified - Sale Pending
San Diego County, California, United States
San Diego County, CA, US
Great opportunity to acquire a well-established bar & grill located on a high-traffic corner in Point Loma. The business has strong neighborhood support, steady repeat customers, and a full bar with high-margin craft cocktails. Current menu includes popular small plates and dumplings, but the space is ideal for continuing the existing operation or converting to a new concept. The business generates consistent revenue, solid cash flow, and benefits from a favorable lease through 2030. Seller is retiring and will provide training for a smooth transition. Growth recommendations are available for buyers looking to expand. If you’re seeking a turnkey bar & grill in a sought-after coastal community, this is an excellent opportunity.
$399,000
$1,161,536Revenue
$185,934Cash Flow
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Other Restaurants & Food
Other Restaurants & Food
Absentee High-Volume AYCE Buffet | Strong Assets & Growth Upside
Los Angeles County, California, United States
Los Angeles County, CA, US
Self-Serve, Low Chef Dependency, Established Branding This established AYCE buffet restaurant in Los Angeles County presents a rare opportunity to acquire a highly recognizable dining concept with strong historical performance, substantial included assets, a proven self-service operating model, light liquor license, and meaningful recovery and growth potential under new ownership. The seller has made a major price adjustment to reflect the current 2026 operating environment, reduced operating days/hours, and market conditions. Recent sales are below prior peak performance, but the restaurant remains an established operating platform with valuable infrastructure, trained staff, brand recognition, customer loyalty, and clear upside for an experienced operator. Over the years, this approximately 6,500 SF restaurant has built a loyal customer base and strong local following. It has become a destination-style dining location where families, friends, and repeat guests gather for value, variety, and experience. The concept is supported by 4,000+ combined Google and Yelp reviews, approximately 70,000+ combined social media followers, and established local market presence. A major strength is its self-serve buffet format. Compared with many chef-driven or full-service concepts, this model lowers dependency on specialty chefs, requires fewer front-of-house staff, supports standardized kitchen preparation, and relies on repeatable workflows. This structure may provide a qualified buyer with flexibility in staffing, training, menu execution, and scalability. The current owner is not involved in regular day-to-day management, demonstrating the strength of the trained team and operating systems in place. A new owner can step into a business with existing infrastructure, recognizable branding, and a model built around repeatable execution rather than constant owner oversight. The lease is approximately $12,000 per month and runs through 2031, subject to landlord approval and lease assignment. The sale includes substantial furniture, fixtures, equipment, and kitchen infrastructure, with seller-estimated fixed asset and equipment value of approximately $1M, including commercial refrigeration, buffet line and holding equipment, kitchen/prep equipment, POS systems, furniture, fixtures, improvements, and related operational assets. The business also has a light liquor license, subject to applicable regulatory approval and transfer requirements. This may provide additional revenue opportunities through permitted alcoholic beverage sales and can enhance the dining experience for group dining, celebrations, private events, and dinner service. Growth opportunities may include restoring additional operating days/hours, reintroducing select service periods if appropriate, expanding takeout, developing party tray and catering programs, increasing private event sales, improving local marketing and social media conversion, increasing permitted beverage sales, enhancing operational efficiency, and potentially replicating the concept into additional locations. For the right buyer, this is an opportunity to acquire more than a restaurant. It is an established AYCE buffet platform with customer loyalty, brand recognition, trained staff, operating systems, valuable hard assets, liquor license upside, and meaningful potential from operational recovery and future growth initiatives. Assets included: *Kitchen/prep equipment *Commercial refrigeration/cold storage, *Buffet line and holding equipment, * POS and operating systems, *Furniture, fixtures and improvements, *Brand-related assets, *Social media accounts and related digital presence, * Light liquor license subject to transfer approval, *Other operational assets used in the business. Detailed financial information, business name, address, photos, and operational details will only be released to qualified buyers after NDA, seller approval, and proof of funds or financing capability.
$2,900,000
$3,500,000Revenue
$1,000,000Cash Flow
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.