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Restaurants for Sale in Pasadena

61 properties for sale
NON HOODED for Sale in West Covina, CA
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
Multi-Use Full Restaurant for Sale in Los Angeles, CA
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 for Sale in West Covina, CA
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
Multi-Use Full Restaurant for Sale in Gardena, CA
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
Bar & Lounge for Sale in Lawndale, CA
Bar Lounge
9 photos
Property Sale
$1,000,000
NNN LeaseLong Term
16825 Prairie Ave, Lawndale, CA 90260, USA
  • Parking
  • Bar Area
  • Turnkey
  • Equipment Included
Full Restaurant for Sale in Inglewood, CA
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
Multi-Use Drive-Thru Restaurant for Sale in Torrance, CA
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 for Sale in Los Angeles, CA
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
Multi-Use Full Restaurant for Sale in Los Angeles, CA
Full Restaurant
3 photos
Asset Sale
$9,500/mo
Gross LeaseLong Term
Los Angeles, CA2,500 sq ft
  • Turnkey
  • Liquor License
Full Restaurant for Sale in Walnut, CA
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
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
Full Restaurant for Sale in Long Beach, CA
Full Restaurant
10 photos
Business Sale
$200,000$5,584.37/mo
Rev $990,283/yrCF $140,000/yr
NNN LeaseLong TermSushi Fusion5 years3%Yes
Long Beach, CA1,450 sq ft
  • Outdoor
  • Parking
  • Bar Area
  • Walk-In Cooler
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
Multi-Use Fast Casual Restaurant for Sale in Los Angeles, CA
Fast Casual
Business Sale
$99,500$2,527/mo
NNN LeaseLong Term2 years
San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, CA 91606, USA750 sq ft
  • Parking
  • Equipment Included
  • Boba & Cafe Shop
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 Inglewood, CA
Full Restaurant
9 photos
Business Sale
$65,000$4,000/mo$909/mo
Long Term1 year3%
929 N La Brea Ave, Inglewood, CA 90302, USA1,000 sq ft
  • Parking
  • Shared Seating
  • Walk-In Cooler
  • Walk-In Freezer
Fast Casual Restaurant for Sale in Los Angeles, CA
Fast Casual
7 photos
Business Sale
Long Term
3730 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90007, USA
  • Parking
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

Market Context

Restaurants for Sale

Restaurants for sale in Pasadena span a wide range of concepts, formats, and transaction types. Old Town Pasadena has historically produced high restaurant turnover, which means buyers consistently find available asset sales, business sales, and lease assignments from operators exiting the market. Second-generation spaces with existing kitchen infrastructure are regularly available, reducing the capital required to get a new concept operational.

Restaurant lease rates in Pasadena range from approximately $28 to $55 per square foot annually for base rent, which directly affects the carrying cost and valuation of any restaurant for sale in this market. Understanding the local occupancy cost structure is essential for evaluating whether a restaurant acquisition in Pasadena can support a viable return on investment at the proposed acquisition price.

Popular Markets

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  • Old Town Colorado Boulevard generates among the highest restaurant foot traffic in the San Gabriel Valley
  • Rose Bowl stadium events drive significant surge dining demand for nearby restaurant operators
  • High-income residential demographics support premium concepts with strong average check potential
  • Caltech and Pasadena City College create consistent student and academic dining demand
  • Strong brunch and weekend dining culture creating viable revenue across all dayparts

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 Pasadena

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 Pasadena, 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 Pasadena, 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 Pasadena?

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

Pasadena-Focused Market Access

Review restaurant sale opportunities across Pasadena 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 Pasadena listing.

Brokerage-Sourced Opportunities

Many listings originate from restaurant brokers and brokerages familiar with Pasadena's sales landscape.

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Platform

How Selling a Restaurant in Pasadena Works on Pepperlot

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

Review Available Opportunities

Listings provide an overview of the restaurant in Pasadena, 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 Pasadena, 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 Pasadena

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a restaurant for sale in Pasadena cost?

Restaurant acquisition prices in Pasadena vary significantly by deal structure and location. Asset sales in secondary corridors may be available from $30,000 to $80,000 for equipment and lease rights. Business sales in established Old Town locations with profitable operating history typically range from $150,000 to $500,000 or more, depending on cash flow and lease terms.

What types of restaurants are for sale in Pasadena?

Pepperlot lists all transaction types in Pasadena including asset sales, full business sales, and lease assignments. Available concepts span quick service, fast casual, full service, and bar concepts across multiple cuisine categories.