Restaurants & Food Businesses for Sale in California
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Cafe Restaurant Space
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.
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25-Year Deli – $54,000 Net, 20hrs/week, Weekends Off
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.
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Absentee-Run Fried Chicken Franchise
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
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Established Restaurant with Full Liquor-Real Estate and Retail Tenant
Long-standing, family-owned restaurant with real estate, known for its authentic, house-made cuisine and warm, traditional atmosphere. Serving the Inland Empire for over 36 years, it offers a menu of freshly prepared pastas, pizzas, seafood, and classic Italian specialties, along with homemade bread and sauces. Overall, it’s considered a local favorite for casual dining, combining generous portions, traditional recipes, and a welcoming, family-style experience. Comes complete with an ABC Type 47 for full liquor service and ABC Type 79 for catering. Featuring a fully equipped restaurant, kitchen, prep kitchen, small bar, dishwashing area and ample storage. The property located on Hwy 74 consists of two adjacent commercial buildings situated on separate parcels, offering flexibility for a variety of investment strategies and or uses. The improvements are configured to accommodate multiple tenants or a single owner-user. Features include: -Prime frontage on major throughfare with with high daily traffic counts -Strong visibility and signage opportunities -Flexible layout suitable for multiple uses -Potential for owner-user occupancy or investment income -Located in a growing commercial corridor -Proximity to national retailers, restaurants, and residential neighborhoods Property Type: Commercial Restaurant/(Retail /Office / Mixed-Use confirm) Number of Buildings: Two Parcel Count: Two contiguous parcels Lot Size: Restaurant 14,810 - Retail 10,018 [SF] Building Size: Restaurant 3,960 - Retail 768 [SF] Year Built: 1989 Zoning: Commercial, Retail, Office Parking: 24 spots This is a great opportunity to for an owner operato to continue this legacy or expand your own. Sale includes all equipment. The owner is retiring.
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2 Premier Desert Locations-Restaurant & Bar + Bakery Cafe -$6.7M Sales
2 Premier Locations | Palm Springs Area | $6.7M Annual Revenue Restaurant & Bar w/Full Liquor & Patio + a Bakery Cafe An exceptional opportunity to acquire a highly profitable, award-winning restaurant and bakery brand with two synergistic locations in the thriving Palm Springs market. Renowned as one of the valley’s most sought-after dining destinations, the business serves an impressive 800–1,200 guests daily while maintaining a stellar reputation for outstanding cuisine and warm, attentive hospitality. The flagship location is a stunning 210-seat full-service restaurant and bar, benefiting from consistent traffic driven by both loyal local residents and seasonal visitors. The thoughtfully designed space features a spacious main dining room, an inviting bar and lounge, and an expansive covered patio—creating a vibrant yet relaxed dining atmosphere. The diverse, all-day menu drives steady revenue streams across breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, happy hour, and dessert service. The beautifully curated interior blends classic European charm with laid-back California elegance, delivering a memorable and distinctive guest experience. Their Type 47 ABC license supports robust happy hours and specialty cocktail service. Included in the sale is a thriving retail bakery café and production kitchen. This location serves as the heart of the brand’s pastry, dessert, cake, and catering operations. Open daily from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, the bakery offers a retail coffee bar along with a popular breakfast and lunch menu featuring sandwiches, salads, pastries, and beverages for both dine-in and takeout customers. The bakery is equipped with a large, fully built-out commercial kitchen, including a 30-foot walk-in cooler, extensive specialty bakery equipment, and dedicated office space. Operations are supported by a talented team of eight experienced professionals, including a highly skilled French pastry chef, cake decorators, and a chocolatier—ensuring consistent, high-quality production. They also lease a 3,000 sq. ft. warehouse and office space to store catering equipment and additional inventory, supporting the brand’s growing catering aspect. With strong financial performance, outstanding online reviews, a loyal repeat clientele, and expanding revenue, this business offers significant brand equity and continued growth potential. Bakery sales are also increasing dramatically in 2026! You don't want to miss this incredible opportunity! SBA pre-approved for a well-qualified and experienced restaurant operator. Extensive equipment included for both locations.
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Warm & Inviting Italian Rest. w/Full Liquor-Patio 1.7M Sales
Superb Italian restaurant, proudly serving the community since 1996. This charming establishment features a cozy, warm, and casual dining room, a semi-enclosed patio, and a full liquor license. Ideally located in a northern Los Angeles foothill suburb, surrounded by shops and restaurants, the location enjoys strong visibility and a loyal following. A longtime favorite among established clientele, the restaurant is known for its classic Italian cuisine, including pasta, pizza, fresh fish, and family-style dinners, complemented by an excellent selection of wines and cocktails. The inviting patio—highlighted by a water fountain and lovely views—creates an ideal setting for everyday dining as well as special occasions such as anniversary celebrations, birthdays, and bridal or baby showers. This is a truly lovely restaurant with long-term staff and a solid, loyal customer base. There is clear upside potential to increase revenue by expanding hours to include lunch service and opening on Mondays. The dining room seats 49 guests, with an additional 40 seats on the patio. Pride of ownership is evident throughout both the building and the business. The property is exceptionally well-maintained and includes parking for approximately 15 cars. The kitchen and back-of-house areas are fully equipped and designed for efficient operations. Key Equipment Includes: - Rosito & Bisani espresso machine - Wood/gas pizza oven - Coffee grinder; Curtis coffee machine (on loan) - 3 POS monitors with receipt printers - 2 three-door refrigerators, additional refrigerator - Walk-in refrigerator; 2-door freezer and freezer chest - Meat slicer; 3 prep stations - Salamander; deep fryer; griddle - 6-burner stove, 6-burner stovetop with oven - Imperial oven with griddle and 2 burners - 2 microwaves; heat lamp - Pasta maker; floor mixer; Robot Coupe immersion blender - Ice maker; wine cooler - Sound system with radio and CD player Furniture, Fixtures & Smallwares: - 40 outdoor metal chairs; 50 indoor wooden chairs - 20 Formica tables; 17 wooden tables - 7 gas heaters; 2 water fountains - Wine display/holder; armoire for computer - 2 soup warmers; 3 outdoor benches - Complete inventory of dinnerware, flatware, glassware, pots, pans, and utensils A rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, beautifully maintained Italian restaurant with a strong reputation, growth potential, and a turnkey operation.
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Deli For Sale East County San Diego
Deli for sale is located along a well-traveled highway with high visibility. Established in 2022, this deli and convenience-style food operation benefits from an existing customer base and consistent daily activity. The business is fully operational with trained staff in place, allowing for a smooth transition to new ownership. Specializing in craft sandwiches featuring Boar’s Head meats, the menu also includes convenience items with room to expand into hot food offerings such as grilled or fried items with the addition of appropriate equipment. There is further opportunity to increase revenue by adding more payment options. Operating daily with established systems, this is a turnkey opportunity ideal for an owner-operator or investor seeking a manageable food service business with upside potential.
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Bar and Grill With 47 Type liquor License Downtown San Diego
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.
Iconic San Francisco "Hybrid Luxury" Concept Ready For Expansion
Coming soon! We are representing a premier, founder-led lifestyle brand that has successfully pioneered the "Scent & Savory" retail model. Known as "one of the most photographed stores in San Francisco," this established asset combines the high margins of artisanal fragrance with the consistent, high-velocity foot traffic of a luxury bakery. Key Value Drivers: Proprietary IP: A full suite of high-end home and body formulations (candles, soaps, diffusers) with a distinct, trademarked Victorian-Modern brand identity. The "Fashion Bakery" Edge: A unique operational model where art, fashion, and gourmand creations (including the viral "Dubai Chocolate Croissant") create a 360-degree sensory experience, driving spend-per-head significantly higher than traditional retail. Prime San Francisco Flagship: Located in a historic Victorian building within one of SF’s most affluent and popular retail corridors. Turnkey Infrastructure: Fully developed supply chain, aesthetic interior design, and a team of fashion and beauty experts already in place. The brand is perfectly positioned for a "hub-and-spoke" expansion into major global markets like NYC, Paris, Tokyo, and beyond.
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High-Volume Pinkberry San Diego, CA - Fashion Valley Shopping Mall!
Offering premium nonfat frozen yogurt in both tart and sweet, plus dairy free-options. Their top-quality flavor selection varies from their popular original tart flavor to a wide rotation of hand-crafted flavors, plus an assortment of limited-time and seasonal flavors that keep the menu fresh and encourage repeat visits. Along with a selection of high-quality toppings including fresh-cut fruits prepared daily such as sweet pineapple & mango, juicy strawberry and tangy kiwi. Also, gourmet options like honeycomb, mochi, chocolate shavings, organic gummy bears, granola and nuts. Plus, natural, organic, gluten free, kosher, nut free toppings and seasonal favorites. Customers get to personalize their cups with Pinkberry’s array of toppings and sauces, an assortment that balances healthy and indulgent, which appeals to both health-conscious and treat-seeking customers. Also, smoothies, take-home containers and family pick-up packs. As well as several completely customizable catering options (full-service, pick-up or drop-off) for any business meeting, event or party. Plus, a Pinkcard loyalty and e-gifting program. And a Pinkberry mobile app to pay, e-gift and find the closet flavors & stores. Well established franchise location for over 14 years. Features a small sleek and modern footprint. Simple operation - counter service with 3 yogurt machines (9 rotating flavors) and toppings bar. Prime retail space in Fashion Valley Shopping Mall, San Diego’s premier open-air shopping center with over 1.7 million sqft and over 200 stores. One of San Diego’s top-tier malls, as well as San Diego’s largest mall and one of the largest in California. And the mall just completed a multi-year, resort-style outdoor renovation which was launched in 2019, which added lush landscaping, water features, plazas, new walkways and a refreshed façade. Plus, a new luxury apartment development is set to start this fall in place of JCPenney! Anchored by department store legends Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s, Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom along with several luxury powerhouses like Cartier, David Yurman, Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Rolex, Saint Laurent, Tudor and Versace, plus many sought-after favorites such as Anthropologie, Apple, Bath & Body Works, H&M, Sephora, Urban Outfitters, Williams-Sonoma, Zara and more. As well as a blend of high-end dining and casual eateries including Blanco Tacos + Tequila, North Italia, Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar, True Food Kitchen, plus staples like California Pizza Kitchen, P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, The Cheesecake Factory and more. In addition to an 18-screen AMC movie theater and children’s play area. Fashion Valley Mall is more than just a shopping center, it’s the perfect blend of fashion, culture and cuisine. A hub for luxury and contemporary brands. And a standout destination in San Diego that combines California sunshine, refined design, luxury retail, upscale dining, relaxed meals, entertainment and thoughtful amenities! Plus, is centrally located in Mission Valley with excellent transit access via the Fashion Valley Transit Center (Trolley Green Line and multiple bus routes). As well as regional access from I-8 (Mission Valley Freeway), Route 163 (Cabrillo Freeway), I-5 (San Diego Freeway) and I-805 linking the mall to central San Diego neighborhoods, Old Town, Balboa Park, downtown San Diego, multiple beaches, Kearny Mesa, East Country, La Jolla, North Country and much more. Feel free to stop by the location as a customer first. This is a HIGHLY confidential listing, DO NOT talk to any owners, employees or patrons. If interested, please email Tami Hillier at [email protected] or call 503-319-4626 for more information. Showings by appointment only outside of business hours.