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Restaurants for Sale in California

155 properties for sale
Multi-Use Full Restaurant for Sale in Ojai, CA
Featured
Full Restaurant
12 photos
Property Sale
$3,975,0004,886 sq ft0.55 Acres
537 E Ojai Ave, Ojai, CA 93023, USA4,886 sq ft (Bldg) · 0.55 Acres
  • 4,886 sq ft
  • 0.55 Acres
  • Built in 1985
  • APN: 023-0-141-340
Full Restaurant for Sale in Culver City, CA
Featured
Full Restaurant
9 photos
Asset Sale
$21,666/mo
NNN Lease
Culver City, CA2,600 sq ft
  • Outdoor
  • Bar Area
  • Walk-In Cooler
  • Equipment Included
Full Restaurant for Sale in Clovis, CA
New
Full Restaurant
7 photos
Property Sale
$1,974,9954,876 sq ft0.52 Acres
836 Pollasky Ave, Clovis, CA 93612, USA4,876 sq ft (Bldg) · 0.52 Acres
  • 4,876 sq ft
  • 0.52 Acres
  • Outdoor
  • Parking
Ghost Kitchen for Sale in Daly City, CA
New
Ghost Kitchen
Business Sale
Contact for price
25 Washington St, Daly City, CA 94014, USA
Full Restaurant for Sale in Camino, CA
New
Full Restaurant
16 photos
Property Sale
$2,299,0006,800 sq ft10 Acres
Modified Gross
2826 Barkley Rd, Camino, CA 95709, USA6,800 sq ft (Bldg) · 10 Acres60 indoor · 100 patio
  • 6,800 sq ft
  • 10 Acres
  • Built in 2016
  • Outdoor
Multi-Use Full Restaurant for Sale in Redding, CA
New
Full Restaurant
18 photos
Property Sale
$895,0003,334 sq ft0.55 Acres
329 Lake Blvd, Redding, CA 96003, USA3,334 sq ft (Bldg) · 0.55 Acres91 seats
  • 3,334 sq ft
  • 0.55 Acres
  • APN: 113-320-005-000
  • Parking
Full Restaurant for Sale in Redding, CA
New
Full Restaurant
17 photos
Property Sale
$1,725,0008,286 sq ft1.43 Acres
1987 Hilltop Dr, Redding, CA 96002, USA8,286 sq ft (Bldg) · 1.43 Acres
  • 8,286 sq ft
  • 1.43 Acres
  • APN: 107-310-040-000
  • Grease Trap
Full Restaurant for Sale in Dinuba, CA
Full Restaurant
20 photos
Property Sale
$1,250,0004,427 sq ft0.59 Acres
1377 W El Monte Way, Dinuba, CA 93618, USA4,427 sq ft (Bldg) · 0.59 Acres
  • 4,427 sq ft
  • 0.59 Acres
  • Parking
  • Bar Area
Academy for Sale in Victorville, CA
Other
4 photos
Property Sale
Contact for price
14554 7th St, Victorville, CA 92395, USA7,359 sq ft
  • Academy
Multi-Use Full Restaurant for Sale in Escondido, CA
Full Restaurant
5 photos
Property Sale
$1,425,0003,000 sq ft0.07 Acres
113 W Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92025, USA3,000 sq ft (Bldg) · 0.07 Acres
  • 3,000 sq ft
  • 0.07 Acres
  • Outdoor
  • Bar Area
Full Restaurant for Sale in San Diego, CA
Full Restaurant
9 photos
Property Sale
$1,450,0002,400 sq ft
4727 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92105, USA2,400 sq ft (Bldg)
  • 2,400 sq ft
  • Bar Area
  • Turnkey
  • Equipment Included
Multi-Use Full Restaurant for Sale in West Covina, CA
Full Restaurant
18 photos
Asset Sale
$50,000
NNN LeaseNegotiable
2540 S Azusa Ave, West Covina, CA 91792, USA
  • Parking
  • Walk-In Cooler
  • Walk-In Freezer
  • Turnkey
Full Restaurant for Sale in Escondido, CA
Full Restaurant
17 photos
Property Sale
$1,800,0003,400 sq ft0.08 Acres
113 E Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92025, USA3,400 sq ft (Bldg) · 0.08 Acres
  • 3,400 sq ft
  • 0.08 Acres
  • Bar Area
  • Walk-In Cooler
Full Restaurant for Sale in Calexico, CA
Full Restaurant
6 photos
Property Sale
$1,500,0005,400 sq ft1.14 Acres
2505 Scaroni Ave, Calexico, CA 92231, USA5,400 sq ft (Bldg) · 1.14 Acres
  • 5,400 sq ft
  • 1.14 Acres
  • Parking
  • Bar Area
Full Restaurant for Sale in San Francisco, CA
Full Restaurant
9 photos
Asset Sale
$220,000$7,500/mo
NNN Lease
6135 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94121, USA2,880 sq ft
  • Walk-In Cooler
  • Equipment Included
  • Grease Trap
  • 3-Comp Sink
Full Restaurant for Sale in Jurupa Valley, CA
Full Restaurant
9 photos
Business Sale
$239,000
6237 Pats Ranch Rd ste g, Mira Loma, CA 91752, USA3,200 sq ft
  • Walk-In Cooler
  • Walk-In Freezer
  • Turnkey
  • Equipment Included
Full Restaurant for Sale in Kings Beach, CA
Full Restaurant
12 photos
Property Sale
$4,900,0006,172 sq ft0.34 Acres
8791 N Lake Blvd, Kings Beach, CA 96143, USA6,172 sq ft (Bldg) · 0.34 Acres
  • 6,172 sq ft
  • 0.34 Acres
  • Outdoor
  • Parking
Full Restaurant for Sale in Santa Clarita, CA
Full Restaurant
16 photos
Business Sale
$89,000$2,000/mo
33359 Agua Dulce Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91390, USA2,100 sq ft
  • Outdoor
  • Parking
  • Turnkey
  • Equipment Included
Multi-Use Full Restaurant for Sale in Westlake Village, CA
Full Restaurant
4 photos
Business Sale
$180,000$4,000/mo$4,000/mo all-in · 1,800 SF
Rev $96,000/yr
GrossLong TermAmerican3 years2.99%Yes
31356 Via Colinas, Westlake Village, CA 91362, USA1,800 sq ft34 indoor · 20 patio
  • Outdoor
  • Parking
  • Shared Seating
  • Turnkey
Fast Casual Restaurant for Sale in Los Angeles, CA
Fast Casual
10 photos
Business Sale
$49,000$3,000/mo$3,000/mo all-in · 815 SF
NNNNegotiableCafe / Bakery
5150 Huntington Dr ste #101, Los Angeles, CA 90032, USA815 sq ft
  • Turnkey
Drive-Thru Restaurant for Sale in Cabazon, CA
Drive Thru
7 photos
Property Sale
$1,900,0003,521 sq ft
Burger King, 50910 Seminole Dr, Cabazon, CA 92230, USA3,521 sq ft (Bldg)
  • 3,521 sq ft
  • Drive-Thru
  • Grease Trap
  • 3-Comp Sink
Full Restaurant for Sale in Los Angeles, CA
Full Restaurant
9 photos
Property Sale
$50,0002,205 sq ft0.2 Acres
1260 S Soto St, Los Angeles, CA 90023, USA2,205 sq ft (Bldg) · 0.2 Acres20 indoor · 80 patio
  • 2,205 sq ft
  • 0.2 Acres
  • Built in 1980
  • Parking
Full Restaurant for Sale in Pasadena, CA
Full Restaurant
10 photos
Asset Sale
$11,880.10/mo$16,030/mo all-in · 3,086 SF
NNN
61 Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105, USA3,086 sq ft
  • Equipment Included
  • Grease Trap
  • Hood: Type 1
  • Beer & Wine License
Full Restaurant for Sale in Rowland Heights, CA
Full Restaurant
11 photos
Asset Sale
$220,000$14,600/mo
18441 Colima Rd, Rowland Heights, CA 91748, USA3,318 sq ft100 seats
  • Parking
  • Equipment Included
  • Grease Trap
  • 3-Comp Sink
Full Restaurant for Sale in Torrance, CA
Full Restaurant
Asset Sale
$280,000$11,000/mo$11,000/mo all-in · 1,700 SF
NNNNegotiable
Torrance, CA1,700 sq ft
  • Equipment Included
  • 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

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 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.

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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.

Submit Listing
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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.