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Restaurant Asset Sales in Downtown Los Angeles

47 properties for sale
Full Restaurant for Sale in Rowland Heights, CA
Full Restaurant
5 photos
Asset Sale
$5.10/SF/mo$13,938/mo all-in · 2,733 SF
NNNLong Term
18902 Gale Ave, Rowland Heights, CA 91748, USA2,733 sq ft
  • Parking
  • Turnkey
  • Immediate Move-In
  • Fully Furnished
Full Restaurant for Sale in Alhambra, CA
Full Restaurant
17 photos
Asset Sale
$5,000/mo$5,000/mo all-in · 1,250 SF
GrossLong Term
555 W Main St, Alhambra, CA 91801, USA1,250 sq ft30 patio
  • Parking
  • Bar Area
  • Walk-In Freezer
  • Turnkey
Full Restaurant for Sale in Pasadena, CA
Full Restaurant
10 photos
Asset Sale
$3,975/mo$3,975/mo all-in · 1,500 SF
GrossLong Term
26 N Los Robles Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101, USA1,500 sq ft
  • Walk-In Cooler
  • Turnkey
  • Equipment Included
  • Immediate Move-In
Full Restaurant for Sale in Monterey Park, CA
Full Restaurant
9 photos
Asset Sale
$6,370/mo$6,370/mo all-in · 2,768 SF
GrossLong Term
1112 S Atlantic Blvd, Monterey Park, CA 91754, USA2,768 sq ft76 seats
  • Turnkey
  • Immediate Move-In
  • Fully Furnished
  • Grease Trap
Bar & Lounge for Sale in Los Angeles, CA
Bar Lounge
9 photos
Asset Sale
$1,000,000$3.65/SF/mo$18,250/mo all-in · 5,000 SF
GrossLong Term
12215 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604, USA5,000 sq ft
  • Parking
  • Hood: Type 1
  • Liquor License
Full Restaurant for Sale in Arcadia, CA
Full Restaurant
18 photos
Asset Sale
$23,000/mo
Long Term
1088 S Baldwin Ave, Arcadia, CA 91007, USA5,400 sq ft
  • Parking
  • Walk-In Cooler
  • Walk-In Freezer
  • Turnkey
Full Restaurant for Sale in Santa Monica, CA
Full Restaurant
4 photos
Asset Sale
$8,500/mo$700/mo
Long Term
Santa Monica, CA1,100 sq ft
  • Outdoor
  • Turnkey
  • Equipment Included
  • Fully Furnished
Full Restaurant for Sale in Whittier, CA
Full Restaurant
4 photos
Asset Sale
Long Term
6541 Greenleaf Ave, Whittier, CA 90601, USA
  • Liquor License
Full Restaurant for Sale in Fullerton, CA
Full Restaurant
9 photos
Asset Sale
Long Term
2099 E Orangethorpe Ave, Fullerton, CA 92831, USA
  • Parking
  • Liquor License
Full Restaurant for Sale in Lawndale, CA
Full Restaurant
5 photos
Asset Sale
$65,000$6,000/mo
Long Term
14620 Hawthorne Blvd, Lawndale, CA 90260, USA2,000 sq ft62 seats
  • Bar Area
  • Walk-In Cooler
  • Walk-In Freezer
  • Turnkey
Full Restaurant for Sale in Walnut, CA
Full Restaurant
Asset Sale
Long Term
Walnut, CA 91789, USA
  • Parking
  • Hood: Type 1
Full Restaurant for Sale in Monrovia, CA
Full Restaurant
6 photos
Asset Sale
$60,000$3,500/mo
Long Term
110 E Lime Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016, USA950 sq ft
  • Outdoor
  • Parking
  • Turnkey
  • Equipment Included
Multi-Use Full Restaurant for Sale in Los Angeles, CA
Full Restaurant
12 photos
Asset Sale
$79,995$3,995/mo
Long Term
6404 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048, USA1,350 sq ft50 seats
  • Outdoor
  • Turnkey
  • Equipment Included
  • Immediate Move-In
Ghost Kitchen for Sale in Los Angeles, CA
Ghost Kitchen
3 photos
Asset Sale
$55,000$3,500/mo
Long Term
Los Angeles, CA
  • Walk-In Cooler
  • Walk-In Freezer
  • Equipment Included
  • Immediate Move-In
Full Restaurant for Sale in Los Angeles, CA
Full Restaurant
Asset Sale
$240,000
NNN LeaseLong Term
Los Angeles, CA1,700 sq ft
  • Outdoor
  • Bar Area
  • Turnkey
  • Liquor License
Full Restaurant for Sale in San Gabriel, CA
Full Restaurant
Asset Sale
$130,000$6,046/mo$1,157.09/mo
Long Term
San Gabriel, CA1,727 sq ft
  • Turnkey
Full Restaurant for Sale in Los Angeles, CA
Full Restaurant
Asset Sale
$250,000
Long Term
Los Angeles, CA550 sq ft14 indoor · 4 patio
  • Outdoor
  • Bar Area
  • Turnkey
Full Restaurant for Sale in Los Angeles, CA
Full Restaurant
Asset Sale
$149,000$9,400/mo
Long Term
Los Angeles, CA2,276 sq ft
  • Turnkey
Multi-Use Full Restaurant for Sale in El Segundo, CA
Full Restaurant
9 photos
Asset Sale
$300,000$6,400/mo$700/mo
NNN LeaseLong Term
321 Main St, El Segundo, CA 90245, USA1,750 sq ft30 indoor · 20 patio
  • Outdoor
  • Parking
  • Walk-In Cooler
  • Walk-In Freezer
Full Restaurant for Sale in Redondo Beach, CA
Full Restaurant
6 photos
Asset Sale
$750,000$20,000/mo
NNN LeaseLong Term
Redondo Beach, CA4,000 sq ft80 seats
  • Outdoor
  • Parking
  • Bar Area
  • Walk-In Cooler
Multi-Use NON HOODED for Sale in Redondo Beach, CA
Non Hooded
7 photos
Asset Sale
$125,000$2,100/mo
Gross LeaseLong Term
320 Ave I, Redondo Beach, CA 90277, USA1,600 sq ft15 seats
  • Parking
  • Walk-In Cooler
  • Turnkey
  • Equipment Included
Full Restaurant for Sale in Los Angeles, CA
Full Restaurant
12 photos
Asset Sale
$50,000$13,000/mo$16,000/mo all-in · 3,000 SF
NNNLong Term
Los Angeles, CA3,000 sq ft
  • Outdoor
  • Parking
  • Bar Area
  • Turnkey

Market Context

Restaurants for Sale

Restaurants for sale in Downtown Los Angeles are available across multiple distinct areas including Little Tokyo, the Arts District, South Park, the Financial District, Chinatown, and the Historic Core. Each submarket has distinct demand drivers and revenue profiles that buyers must understand when evaluating acquisition opportunities.

Restaurant lease rates in Downtown Los Angeles range from approximately $30 to $70 per square foot annually. This occupancy cost context directly affects the carrying costs and return on investment for any restaurant for sale in Downtown Los Angeles. Understanding the local rent structure helps buyers evaluate whether the asking price and revenue history support a viable investment at the proposed acquisition cost.

Popular Markets

Explore Other Restaurant Markets

  • Little Tokyo restaurant acquisitions benefit from a nationally recognized cultural destination with consistent domestic and international visitor traffic
  • Arts District business sales offer placement in one of the most celebrated independent dining neighborhoods in Los Angeles
  • South Park and Crypto.com Arena adjacency creates strong event-driven dining demand for restaurant operators in this submarket
  • Grand Central Market and food hall culture elevates the entire DTLA dining ecosystem and drives foot traffic to surrounding restaurant businesses
  • Motivated sellers and below-replacement-cost acquisitions available as the DTLA market continues its structural transition

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 Downtown Los Angeles

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 Downtown Los Angeles, 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 Downtown Los Angeles, 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

Why Use Pepperlot to Find Restaurants for Sale in Downtown Los Angeles?

Pepperlot is designed around restaurant ownership transactions in Downtown Los Angeles, offering structure and transparency in a market where opportunities are often relationship-driven.

Downtown Los Angeles-Focused Market Access

Review restaurant sale opportunities across Downtown Los Angeles and nearby areas without switching platforms.

Controlled Information Visibility

Listings can share high-level details first, with deeper information introduced as discussions progress.

Restaurant-Centric Listing Framework

Operational elements such as kitchen configuration, seating capacity, and service flow are emphasized for every Downtown Los Angeles listing.

Brokerage-Sourced Opportunities

Many listings originate from restaurant brokers and brokerages familiar with Downtown Los Angeles's sales landscape.

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Platform

How Selling a Restaurant in Downtown Los Angeles Works on Pepperlot

Pepperlot is the marketplace built exclusively for restaurant real estate in California. Browse restaurants for sale in Downtown Los Angeles with restaurant-specific filters: hood systems, grease traps, walk-in coolers, existing permits, alcohol licenses, and patio seating. Use our location intelligence to analyze competition, demographics, and market potential for specific Downtown Los Angeles locations before committing to an acquisition. Visit Pepperlot.com to search available restaurants for sale in Downtown Los Angeles today.

Review Available Opportunities

Listings provide an overview of the restaurant in Downtown Los Angeles, including business type, operational setup, and location context.

Understand the Transaction Format

Sale structures may include full business transfers, asset-only sales, or bundled arrangements depending on the listing.

Access the Active Listing

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

Connect with Listing Representatives

Interested parties initiate contact directly through the platform, allowing for controlled communication and follow-up.

About PepperLot

Built for Restaurant Acquisitions in Downtown Los Angeles

PepperLot organizes restaurant acquisitions around the details buyers need in Downtown Los Angeles: sale structure, equipment, permits, seating, and property context.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a restaurant for sale in Downtown Los Angeles cost?

DTLA restaurant acquisitions vary significantly by submarket. Asset sales in transitional areas may be available from $20,000 to $60,000. Established business sales in the Arts District or South Park with strong operating history range from $150,000 to $600,000.

Are restaurants for sale in the Arts District of Downtown Los Angeles?

Yes. The Arts District is one of DTLA's most active restaurant transaction markets. Pepperlot lists available Arts District opportunities with full details on infrastructure, permits, and lease terms.