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Bar Lounge

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Asset Sale

North Park Restaurant For Sale

$475,000

3131 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104, USA4,200 sq ft

Outdoor
Bar Area
Grease Trap
3-Comp Sink
Hood: Type 1
Full Liquor License

Full Restaurant

Asset Sale

Pacific Beach Café For Sale

NNN LeaseLong Term

San Diego, CA800 sq ft

Outdoor
Turnkey
Equipment Included
Fully Furnished

Full Restaurant

Business Sale

Gaslamp Restaurant / Bar For Sale

$650,000

NNN LeaseLong Term3 yearsYes

San Diego, CA3,500 sq ft

Outdoor
Turnkey
Fully Furnished
Grease Trap
3-Comp Sink
Hood: Type 1

Full Restaurant

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Asset Sale

Full Restaurant for Sale in Scripps Ranch, San Diego, CA – 1,760 SF

$250,000$6,377.76/mo

NNN LeaseLong Term

9978 Scripps Ranch Ct, San Diego, CA 92131, USA1,760 sq ft

Bar Area
Turnkey
Equipment Included
Fully Furnished
Grease Trap
3-Comp Sink

Full Restaurant

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Asset Sale

Full Restaurant for Sale in Barrio Logan, San Diego, CA – 3,254 SF

$300,000$10,717.38/mo

NNN LeaseLong Term

1985 National Ave, San Diego, CA 92113, USA3,254 sq ft

Outdoor
Parking
Bar Area
Walk-In Cooler
Walk-In Freezer
Turnkey

Full Restaurant

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Business Sale

Brand-new turnkey healthy food restaurant in prime Mission Beach with high year-round foot traffic. Built for Acai bowls, smoothies, and healthy fast-casual concept. All equipment and refrigerators are brand new. Never opened and ready for immediate launch. Excellent opportunity for owner-operator or investor. Serious inquiries only.

$160,000$3,300/mo

Modified GrossLong TermHealthy food juice Acai smoothie and coffee10 yearsYes

3219 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109, USA1,300 sq ft22 seats

Turnkey
Equipment Included
Fully Furnished
Grease Trap
3-Comp Sink
Hood: Type 1

Non Hooded

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Business Sale

Non Hooded for Sale in San Ysidro, San Diego, CA – 945 SF

$89,000

Long Term2 years

2963 E Beyer Blvd, San Diego, CA 92173, USA945 sq ft14 indoor · 4 patio

Parking
Shared Seating
Equipment Included
Immediate Move-In
Fully Furnished

Fast Casual

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Asset Sale

Multi-Use Fast Casual for Sale in Otay Mesa West, San Diego, CA – $239K

$239,000

Long Term

San Diego, CA

Parking
Turnkey
Equipment Included
Immediate Move-In
Fully Furnished
Grease Trap

Bar Lounge

Asset Sale

Bar Lounge for Sale in Imperial Beach, CA – 1,900 SF

$275,000$3,288.79/sq ft

NNN LeaseLong Term

Imperial Beach, CA1,900 sq ft

Turnkey
Equipment Included
Fully Furnished
License: Type 48

Newly Built Gaslamp Bar/Restaurant For Sale

Full Restaurant

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Asset Sale

Newly Built Gaslamp Bar/Restaurant For Sale

$875,000

NNN LeaseLong Term

Escondido, CA8,694 sq ft

Outdoor
Bar Area
Walk-In Cooler
Walk-In Freezer
Turnkey
Equipment Included

Market Context

Restaurants Sale

San Diego County pools restaurant sale opportunities across its major cities and neighborhoods. Pepperlot aggregates listings so buyers and tenants can explore the full county market in one place.

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Nearby Markets

Restaurant sale activity in San Diego County spans multiple cities. Browse listings by city below or explore the full county inventory.

San Diego
Chula Vista
Oceanside

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Sale Types

Asset Sale vs Business Sale vs Property Sale

Asset Sale

A buyer acquires equipment, fixtures, furniture, and restaurant infrastructure without taking on the prior operating company.

Business Sale

A buyer acquires the operating business, brand, staff continuity, vendor relationships, and transfer documents tied to the acquisition.

Property Sale

A buyer acquires the real estate along with restaurant improvements, building systems, and site control.

Price Context

Restaurant Price Ranges in San Diego County

Asking prices vary by market, concept, profitability, equipment condition, and whether real estate is included. Buyers often compare asset sales below $250,000, business sales from $250,000 to $1,000,000, and property sales above that range.

In San Diego County, review the asking price against kitchen infrastructure, seating, alcohol license status, seller financing terms, and local permit transfer requirements.

Licenses and Permits

Alcohol License Transfer and Local Permits

Before completing a restaurant acquisition in San Diego County, confirm CA alcohol license transfer, health permits, business licenses, signage approvals, and local operating permits with the agencies that control the address.

Permit transfer rules vary by market, so buyers should verify what transfers with the business sale, what requires a new application, and what must be approved by the landlord or property owner.

For Owners & Brokers

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Pepperlot is designed around restaurant ownership activity, providing clarity in a market where opportunities are often decentralized and relationship-driven.

Coverage across Los Angeles Neighborhoods

Review restaurant sale opportunities across multiple districts in one centralized platform.

Staged Information Sharing

Listings can present essential details first, with additional information introduced as conversations progress.

Restaurant-Oriented Listing Details

Operational elements such as kitchen layout, seating capacity, and service flow are emphasized over generic real estate fields.

Brokerage-Contributed Inventory

Many listings originate directly from restaurant brokers and brokerages active in Los Angeles.

Platform

How Buying a Restaurant in Los Angeles Works on Pepperlot

Restaurant purchases in Los Angeles can follow different paths depending on the neighborhood, business model, and sale structure. Pepperlot is built to support early discovery by organizing restaurant-focused sale listings from brokerages and property representatives into one searchable environment.

Review Ownership Opportunities

Listings outline the restaurant's concept type, operational setup, and location context.

Evaluate the Sale Format

Opportunities may involve full business transfers, asset-only sales, or combined arrangements depending on how the transaction is structured.

Access the Active Listing

Once published, the opportunity becomes visible to users searching for a restaurant for sale in Los Angeles, including brokers, owner-operators, and multi-unit groups.

Communicate with Listing Parties

Interested parties connect directly through the platform, allowing control over follow-up and information flow.

About PepperLot

Built for Restaurant Acquisitions in San Diego County

PepperLot organizes restaurant acquisitions around the details buyers need in San Diego County: sale structure, equipment, permits, seating, and property context.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What cities in San Diego County have restaurant sale listings?

Listings are available across major cities in San Diego County, including San Diego, Chula Vista, Oceanside.

How does Pepperlot organize San Diego County listings?

Pepperlot pools restaurant sale listings from across San Diego County so you can search by city or browse the full county inventory.

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