Asset Sale
A buyer acquires equipment, fixtures, furniture, and restaurant infrastructure without taking on the prior operating company.
Restaurant Asset Sales in California
82 properties for sale
Non Hooded
12 photos
Asset Sale
$198,000$8,300/mo$8,300/mo all-in · 700 SF
NNNLong Term
19 S Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105, USA700 sq ft
- Walk-In Cooler
- Walk-In Freezer
- Turnkey
- Equipment Included
Full Restaurant
4 photos
Asset Sale
$375,000$11,000/mo$14,868/mo all-in · 4,900 SF
NNNLong Term
Los Angeles, CA4,900 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Walk-In Cooler
- Turnkey
- Equipment Included
Full Restaurant
7 photos
Asset Sale
$250,000$8,750/mo$8,750/mo all-in · 2,800 SF
GrossLong Term
747 N Douglas St, El Segundo, CA 90245, USA2,800 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Shared Seating
- Bar Area
Full Restaurant
Asset Sale
$220,000$14,630/mo$14,630/mo all-in · 3,500 SF
NNNLong Term
Encinitas, CA3,500 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Turnkey
- Equipment Included
- Fully Furnished
Bar Lounge
Asset Sale
$275,000$3,288.79/mo$3,289/mo all-in · 1,900 SF
NNNLong Term
Imperial Beach, CA1,900 sq ft
- Turnkey
- Equipment Included
- Fully Furnished
- License: Type 48
Full Restaurant
Asset Sale
NNN LeaseLong Term
San Diego, CA800 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Turnkey
- Equipment Included
- Fully Furnished
Full Restaurant
4 photos
Asset Sale
$250,000$6,377.76/mo$6,378/mo all-in · 1,760 SF
NNNLong Term
9978 Scripps Ranch Ct, San Diego, CA 92131, USA1,760 sq ft
- Bar Area
- Turnkey
- Equipment Included
- Fully Furnished
Fast Casual
14 photos
Asset Sale
$150,000$6,182/mo$8,095/mo all-in · 1,426 SF
NNNLong Term
4221 MacArthur Blvd, Newport Beach, CA 92660, USA1,426 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Turnkey
- Equipment Included
Full Restaurant
Asset Sale
$4.47/SF/mo$6,620/mo all-in · 1,481 SF
NNNLong Term
1026 Rosecrans Ave, Fullerton, CA 92833, USA1,481 sq ft
- Walk-In Cooler
- Turnkey
- Equipment Included
- Immediate Move-In
Full Restaurant
5 photos
Asset Sale
$295,000
NNN LeaseLong Term
523 Rose Ave, Venice, CA 90291, USA1,224 sq ft82 seats
- Outdoor
- Bar Area
- Turnkey
- Immediate Move-In
Full Restaurant
15 photos
Asset Sale
$875,000
NNN LeaseLong Term
Escondido, CA8,694 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Bar Area
- Walk-In Cooler
- Walk-In Freezer
Full Restaurant
11 photos
Asset Sale
$125,000$4,000/mo$4,000/mo all-in · 2,000 SF
NNNLong Term
280 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA2,000 sq ft
- Turnkey
- Equipment Included
- Fully Furnished
- Grease Trap
Full Restaurant
6 photos
Asset Sale
$425,000$12,000/mo$12,000/mo all-in · 2,000 SF
GrossLong Term
23642 Rockfield Blvd, Irvine, CA 92618, USA2,000 sq ft
- Parking
- Turnkey
- Equipment Included
- Immediate Move-In
Non Hooded
15 photos
Asset Sale
$299,000$4,000/mo
NNN LeaseLong Term
326 N Azusa Ave, West Covina, CA 91791, USA1,600 sq ft
- Parking
- 3-Comp Sink
Full Restaurant
16 photos
Asset Sale
NNN LeaseLong Term
117 Winston St, Los Angeles, CA 90013, USA2,800 sq ft
- Turnkey
- Immediate Move-In
- Fully Furnished
- Grease Trap
Full Restaurant
7 photos
Asset Sale
$50,000$3/SF/mo$4,824/mo all-in · 1,440 SF
NNNLong Term
2540 S Azusa Ave, West Covina, CA 91792, USA1,440 sq ft
- Parking
- Walk-In Cooler
- Walk-In Freezer
- Turnkey
Full Restaurant
Asset Sale
$100,000$1,866/mo$1,866/mo all-in · 1,866 SF
GrossLong Term
Gardena, CA1,866 sq ft49 seats
- Grease Trap
- Beer & Wine License
Full Restaurant
4 photos
Asset Sale
$65,000$4,300/mo
NNN LeaseLong Term
929 N La Brea Ave, Inglewood, CA 90302, USA1,000 sq ft
- Parking
- Turnkey
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
Drive Thru
7 photos
Asset Sale
$265,000$5,000/mo
NNN LeaseLong Term
Torrance, CA1,504 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Drive-Thru
- Turnkey
Full Restaurant
2 photos
Asset Sale
$13,000/mo
Gross LeaseLong Term
14200 Culver Dr, Irvine, CA 92604, USA1,481 sq ft
- Parking
- Walk-In Cooler
- Turnkey
- Equipment Included
Full Restaurant
2 photos
Asset Sale
$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
Non Hooded
2 photos
Asset Sale
$130,000$4,800/mo
NNN LeaseLong Term
1136 Main St, St Helena, CA 94574, USA1,200 sq ft
- Turnkey
- Equipment Included
- Immediate Move-In
- Fully Furnished
Full Restaurant
11 photos
Asset Sale
$32,500$5,960.5/mo$1,703/mo
NNN LeaseLong Term
11047 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025, USA1,703 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Walk-In Cooler
- Turnkey
Full Restaurant
3 photos
Asset Sale
$9,500/mo
Gross LeaseLong Term
Los Angeles, CA2,500 sq ft
- Turnkey
- Liquor License
Full Restaurant
3 photos
Asset Sale
$5,499/mo$1,057.5/mo
NNN LeaseLong Term
20311 Valley Blvd, Walnut, CA 91789, USA2,115 sq ft
- Turnkey
- Immediate Move-In
- Fully Furnished
- Beer & Wine License
82 properties for sale
Non Hooded
12 photos
Asset Sale
$198,000$8,300/mo$8,300/mo all-in · 700 SF
NNNLong Term
19 S Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105, USA700 sq ft
- Walk-In Cooler
- Walk-In Freezer
- Turnkey
- Equipment Included
Full Restaurant
4 photos
Asset Sale
$375,000$11,000/mo$14,868/mo all-in · 4,900 SF
NNNLong Term
Los Angeles, CA4,900 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Walk-In Cooler
- Turnkey
- Equipment Included
Full Restaurant
7 photos
Asset Sale
$250,000$8,750/mo$8,750/mo all-in · 2,800 SF
GrossLong Term
747 N Douglas St, El Segundo, CA 90245, USA2,800 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Shared Seating
- Bar Area
Full Restaurant
Asset Sale
$220,000$14,630/mo$14,630/mo all-in · 3,500 SF
NNNLong Term
Encinitas, CA3,500 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Turnkey
- Equipment Included
- Fully Furnished
Bar Lounge
Asset Sale
$275,000$3,288.79/mo$3,289/mo all-in · 1,900 SF
NNNLong Term
Imperial Beach, CA1,900 sq ft
- Turnkey
- Equipment Included
- Fully Furnished
- License: Type 48
Full Restaurant
Asset Sale
NNN LeaseLong Term
San Diego, CA800 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Turnkey
- Equipment Included
- Fully Furnished
Full Restaurant
4 photos
Asset Sale
$250,000$6,377.76/mo$6,378/mo all-in · 1,760 SF
NNNLong Term
9978 Scripps Ranch Ct, San Diego, CA 92131, USA1,760 sq ft
- Bar Area
- Turnkey
- Equipment Included
- Fully Furnished
Fast Casual
14 photos
Asset Sale
$150,000$6,182/mo$8,095/mo all-in · 1,426 SF
NNNLong Term
4221 MacArthur Blvd, Newport Beach, CA 92660, USA1,426 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Turnkey
- Equipment Included
Full Restaurant
Asset Sale
$4.47/SF/mo$6,620/mo all-in · 1,481 SF
NNNLong Term
1026 Rosecrans Ave, Fullerton, CA 92833, USA1,481 sq ft
- Walk-In Cooler
- Turnkey
- Equipment Included
- Immediate Move-In
Full Restaurant
5 photos
Asset Sale
$295,000
NNN LeaseLong Term
523 Rose Ave, Venice, CA 90291, USA1,224 sq ft82 seats
- Outdoor
- Bar Area
- Turnkey
- Immediate Move-In
Full Restaurant
15 photos
Asset Sale
$875,000
NNN LeaseLong Term
Escondido, CA8,694 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Bar Area
- Walk-In Cooler
- Walk-In Freezer
Full Restaurant
11 photos
Asset Sale
$125,000$4,000/mo$4,000/mo all-in · 2,000 SF
NNNLong Term
280 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA2,000 sq ft
- Turnkey
- Equipment Included
- Fully Furnished
- Grease Trap
Full Restaurant
6 photos
Asset Sale
$425,000$12,000/mo$12,000/mo all-in · 2,000 SF
GrossLong Term
23642 Rockfield Blvd, Irvine, CA 92618, USA2,000 sq ft
- Parking
- Turnkey
- Equipment Included
- Immediate Move-In
Non Hooded
15 photos
Asset Sale
$299,000$4,000/mo
NNN LeaseLong Term
326 N Azusa Ave, West Covina, CA 91791, USA1,600 sq ft
- Parking
- 3-Comp Sink
Full Restaurant
16 photos
Asset Sale
NNN LeaseLong Term
117 Winston St, Los Angeles, CA 90013, USA2,800 sq ft
- Turnkey
- Immediate Move-In
- Fully Furnished
- Grease Trap
Full Restaurant
7 photos
Asset Sale
$50,000$3/SF/mo$4,824/mo all-in · 1,440 SF
NNNLong Term
2540 S Azusa Ave, West Covina, CA 91792, USA1,440 sq ft
- Parking
- Walk-In Cooler
- Walk-In Freezer
- Turnkey
Full Restaurant
Asset Sale
$100,000$1,866/mo$1,866/mo all-in · 1,866 SF
GrossLong Term
Gardena, CA1,866 sq ft49 seats
- Grease Trap
- Beer & Wine License
Full Restaurant
4 photos
Asset Sale
$65,000$4,300/mo
NNN LeaseLong Term
929 N La Brea Ave, Inglewood, CA 90302, USA1,000 sq ft
- Parking
- Turnkey
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
Drive Thru
7 photos
Asset Sale
$265,000$5,000/mo
NNN LeaseLong Term
Torrance, CA1,504 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Drive-Thru
- Turnkey
Full Restaurant
2 photos
Asset Sale
$13,000/mo
Gross LeaseLong Term
14200 Culver Dr, Irvine, CA 92604, USA1,481 sq ft
- Parking
- Walk-In Cooler
- Turnkey
- Equipment Included
Full Restaurant
2 photos
Asset Sale
$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
Non Hooded
2 photos
Asset Sale
$130,000$4,800/mo
NNN LeaseLong Term
1136 Main St, St Helena, CA 94574, USA1,200 sq ft
- Turnkey
- Equipment Included
- Immediate Move-In
- Fully Furnished
Full Restaurant
11 photos
Asset Sale
$32,500$5,960.5/mo$1,703/mo
NNN LeaseLong Term
11047 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025, USA1,703 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Walk-In Cooler
- Turnkey
Full Restaurant
3 photos
Asset Sale
$9,500/mo
Gross LeaseLong Term
Los Angeles, CA2,500 sq ft
- Turnkey
- Liquor License
Full Restaurant
3 photos
Asset Sale
$5,499/mo$1,057.5/mo
NNN LeaseLong Term
20311 Valley Blvd, Walnut, CA 91789, USA2,115 sq ft
- Turnkey
- Immediate Move-In
- Fully Furnished
- Beer & Wine License
Market Context
Restaurants For Sale
Through targeted outreach and digital marketing, Pepperlot positions California's restaurant listings in front of buyers looking for turnkey or second-generation restaurant spaces.
Popular Markets
Explore Other Restaurant Markets
Pepperlot promotes California restaurant listings to serious buyers through industry-specific networks, connecting operators and investors with fully equipped turnkey properties.
Sale Types
Asset Sale vs Business Sale vs Property Sale
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 California
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 California, 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 California, 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
Have a Restaurant for Sale in California? Here's How Pepperlot Helps
Generic business marketplaces often fail to capture the nuances of the hospitality industry. Pepperlot provides a restaurant-only environment that speaks the language of California operators.
Reach Buyers Focused on the California Market
The listing is presented to brokers actively evaluating restaurants for sale in California, including owner-operators, multi-unit restaurant groups, familiar with state and regional market conditions.
Confidential Listing Options
Many restaurant owners require discretion during a sale. Pepperlot offers confidential listing options that help protect staff, vendors, and brand reputation while still reaching serious buyers statewide.
Built for Restaurant Transactions
From listing structure to buyer inquiries, every feature is designed around restaurant deals rather than generic commercial sales, keeping conversations relevant and efficient.
Direct Marketing to Buyers
Through targeted outreach and digital marketing, Pepperlot positions restaurant listings in front of buyers looking for turnkey or second-generation restaurant spaces.
Platform
Step-by-Step Process to List A Restaurant for Sale in California
Our platform supports a diverse array of sellers across California's major markets—including Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, and San Jose.
Submit A Restaurant Information
Share key information such as location, concept, and preferred transaction type. Listings are formatted for restaurant-specific buyers.
Listing Activation
Once approved, the restaurant is published and visible to buyers exploring opportunities statewide.
Buyer Inquiries
Interested parties reach out directly through the platform. Confidential listings remain protected during early discussions.
Complete the Transaction
Buyers and sellers communicate directly to negotiate terms and complete the transaction.
About PepperLot
Built for Restaurant Acquisitions in California
PepperLot organizes restaurant acquisitions around the details buyers need in California: sale structure, equipment, permits, seating, and property context.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I list my California restaurant confidentially?
Yes. Pepperlot offers privacy controls that allow sellers to market discreetly while reaching serious buyers.
What types of buyers use Pepperlot in California?
Buyers include owner-operators, restaurant groups, and brokers seeking restaurants for sale in California.
Are small or single-location restaurants eligible?
Yes. Pepperlot supports restaurants of all sizes, including local cafés and independent concepts.
Does Pepperlot handle negotiations or closing?
No. Pepperlot facilitates introductions. All negotiations and closing activities are handled directly by buyers and sellers.
How do I attract serious buyers for my California restaurant?
Presenting clear financial information, outlining the existing build-out, and positioning the restaurant as a ready-to-operate opportunity helps attract serious buyers and generate stronger inquiry activity.