Asset Sale
A buyer acquires equipment, fixtures, furniture, and restaurant infrastructure without taking on the prior operating company.
Restaurants for Sale in California
156 properties for sale
Full Restaurant
5 photos
Business Sale
Long Term
Temple City, CA
- Parking
- Hood: Type 1
- Liquor License
Fast Casual
8 photos
Business Sale
$86,000$3,500/mo$2,000/mo
Long Term5 years1.5%
2608 Market St, Oakland, CA 94607, USA100 patio
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Walk-In Freezer
- Turnkey
Fast Casual
7 photos
Business Sale
$140,000$5,700/mo
Long Term
2284 Griffin Way, Corona, CA 92879, USA
- Parking
- Turnkey
- Equipment Included
- Immediate Move-In
Full Restaurant
4 photos
Asset Sale
Long Term
6541 Greenleaf Ave, Whittier, CA 90601, USA
- Liquor License
Full Restaurant
9 photos
Asset Sale
Long Term
2099 E Orangethorpe Ave, Fullerton, CA 92831, USA
- Parking
- Liquor License
Full Restaurant
19 photos
Asset Sale
Long Term
18100 Goldenwest St, Huntington Beach, CA 92648, USA
- Parking
- Liquor License
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
Asset Sale
Full Restaurant
9 photos
Business Sale
$10,000$3,500/mo$200/mo
Long Term2 years3%
701 S Oxnard Blvd, Oxnard, CA 93030, USA2,500 sq ft50 seats
- Parking
- Walk-In Cooler
- Turnkey
- Equipment Included
Full Restaurant
Asset Sale
Long Term
23624 El Toro Rd, Laguna Hills, CA 92653, USA35 indoor · 10 patio
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Walk-In Cooler
- Walk-In Freezer
Fast Casual
8 photos
Asset Sale
$30,000$2,400/mo$1,072/mo
Long Term
5013 Kanan Rd, Agoura Hills, CA 91301, USA1,200 sq ft20 indoor · 10 patio
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Turnkey
- Equipment Included
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
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
Non Hooded
13 photos
Business Sale
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
Other
Asset Sale
$55,000
Long Term
Lancaster, CA
- Turnkey
- Equipment Included
- Grease Trap
- Hood: Type 2
Non Hooded
4 photos
Business Sale
$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
Full Restaurant
6 photos
Business Sale
$75,000$4,100/mo
Long Term7 years
1201 Saviers Rd, Oxnard, CA 93033, USA2,255 sq ft80 seats
- Parking
- Bar Area
- Walk-In Cooler
- Turnkey
Full Restaurant
Asset Sale
$240,000
NNN LeaseLong Term
Los Angeles, CA1,700 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Bar Area
- Turnkey
- Liquor License
Full Restaurant
Asset Sale
$130,000$6,046/mo$1,157.09/mo
Long Term
San Gabriel, CA1,727 sq ft
- Turnkey
Full Restaurant
Asset Sale
$250,000
Long Term
Los Angeles, CA550 sq ft14 indoor · 4 patio
- Outdoor
- Bar Area
- Turnkey
Full Restaurant
Asset Sale
$149,000$9,400/mo
Long Term
Los Angeles, CA2,276 sq ft
- Turnkey
Fast Casual
5 photos
Asset Sale
$99,000
Long Term
9110 Mission Blvd, Riverside, CA 92509, USA
- Parking
- Walk-In Cooler
- Turnkey
- Equipment Included
Fast Casual
2 photos
Business Sale
$300,000
Long Term
Hopland, CA1,200 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Turnkey
- Equipment Included
Fast Casual
5 photos
Asset Sale
$239,000
Long Term
San Diego, CA
- Parking
- Turnkey
- Equipment Included
- Immediate Move-In
156 properties for sale
Full Restaurant
5 photos
Business Sale
Long Term
Temple City, CA
- Parking
- Hood: Type 1
- Liquor License
Fast Casual
8 photos
Business Sale
$86,000$3,500/mo$2,000/mo
Long Term5 years1.5%
2608 Market St, Oakland, CA 94607, USA100 patio
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Walk-In Freezer
- Turnkey
Fast Casual
7 photos
Business Sale
$140,000$5,700/mo
Long Term
2284 Griffin Way, Corona, CA 92879, USA
- Parking
- Turnkey
- Equipment Included
- Immediate Move-In
Full Restaurant
4 photos
Asset Sale
Long Term
6541 Greenleaf Ave, Whittier, CA 90601, USA
- Liquor License
Full Restaurant
9 photos
Asset Sale
Long Term
2099 E Orangethorpe Ave, Fullerton, CA 92831, USA
- Parking
- Liquor License
Full Restaurant
19 photos
Asset Sale
Long Term
18100 Goldenwest St, Huntington Beach, CA 92648, USA
- Parking
- Liquor License
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
Asset Sale
Full Restaurant
9 photos
Business Sale
$10,000$3,500/mo$200/mo
Long Term2 years3%
701 S Oxnard Blvd, Oxnard, CA 93030, USA2,500 sq ft50 seats
- Parking
- Walk-In Cooler
- Turnkey
- Equipment Included
Full Restaurant
Asset Sale
Long Term
23624 El Toro Rd, Laguna Hills, CA 92653, USA35 indoor · 10 patio
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Walk-In Cooler
- Walk-In Freezer
Fast Casual
8 photos
Asset Sale
$30,000$2,400/mo$1,072/mo
Long Term
5013 Kanan Rd, Agoura Hills, CA 91301, USA1,200 sq ft20 indoor · 10 patio
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Turnkey
- Equipment Included
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
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
Non Hooded
13 photos
Business Sale
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
Other
Asset Sale
$55,000
Long Term
Lancaster, CA
- Turnkey
- Equipment Included
- Grease Trap
- Hood: Type 2
Non Hooded
4 photos
Business Sale
$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
Full Restaurant
6 photos
Business Sale
$75,000$4,100/mo
Long Term7 years
1201 Saviers Rd, Oxnard, CA 93033, USA2,255 sq ft80 seats
- Parking
- Bar Area
- Walk-In Cooler
- Turnkey
Full Restaurant
Asset Sale
$240,000
NNN LeaseLong Term
Los Angeles, CA1,700 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Bar Area
- Turnkey
- Liquor License
Full Restaurant
Asset Sale
$130,000$6,046/mo$1,157.09/mo
Long Term
San Gabriel, CA1,727 sq ft
- Turnkey
Full Restaurant
Asset Sale
$250,000
Long Term
Los Angeles, CA550 sq ft14 indoor · 4 patio
- Outdoor
- Bar Area
- Turnkey
Full Restaurant
Asset Sale
$149,000$9,400/mo
Long Term
Los Angeles, CA2,276 sq ft
- Turnkey
Fast Casual
5 photos
Asset Sale
$99,000
Long Term
9110 Mission Blvd, Riverside, CA 92509, USA
- Parking
- Walk-In Cooler
- Turnkey
- Equipment Included
Fast Casual
2 photos
Business Sale
$300,000
Long Term
Hopland, CA1,200 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Turnkey
- Equipment Included
Fast Casual
5 photos
Asset Sale
$239,000
Long Term
San Diego, CA
- Parking
- Turnkey
- Equipment Included
- Immediate Move-In
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.