Sacramento County, CA
ESTABLISHED PIZZA RESTAURANT WITH ABC LICENSE - SACRAMENTO COUNTY This well-established pizza restaurant represents a turnkey acquisition opportunity, featuring decades of continuous operation and a...
American Restaurants in CA For Sale
Market Info
Pizzaria with ABC Type 41 License
Cash Flow: $55,000
Amazing opportunity to own Charleys Philly steaks in different cities
Los Angeles County, CA
Established Charleys Philly Steaks franchise opportunity featuring multiple locations across Southern California including Victorville, Hesperian, and San Bernardino. This turnkey restaurant operation...
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Baskin Robbins store for sale in Sacramento good neighborhood!
Sacramento, CA
Easy to run, profitable, located in Greenhaven great neighborhood in Sacramento. It's the second best place to Disneyland....
5
Cash Flow: $57,000
Turnkey Full-Service Indian Restaurant in Prime Walnut Creek Location
Walnut Creek, CA
Well Established Indian Restaurant represents a rare opportunity to acquire a turnkey restaurant in Walnut Creek, one of the East Bay's most attractive restaurant markets. The location offers...
Kitchen 86 (Name Not Included)
Palm Desert, CA
Bring your passion for hospitality to this popular, well-established restaurant and entertainment venue in a prime location on El Paseo in Palm Desert. Kitchen 86 is a favorite destination for locals...
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CA Restaurant Franchise for Sale: Keep brand or go independent! SC2282
California
This Californian Franchise Restaurant Location has been in operation for 2 years and has recently closed and the Seller is looking to sell the Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment for $89,000. Located...
2
Popular, Profitable Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant For Sale
Chester, CA
This popular creekside breakfast & lunch restaurant also features an espresso bar; there is a separately owned and operated gift & bookstore sharing some cafe space. Located in the historic Stover...
6
Cash Flow: $75,000
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes - California
Solano County, CA
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes is a fast-casual burger franchise that was founded in 2007 in Plano. The brand was created with a focus on serving fresh, made-to-order food using high-quality...
Cash Flow: $83,596
“What Up Dough” – Celebrity-Connected Pizza Concept in Burbank – Turnk
Burbank, CA
What Up Dough is a fully built-out, culture-forward pizza restaurant in the heart of Burbank’s studio district, designed with a strong hip-hop theme and urban-influenced concept that sets it apart...
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LGBTQ+ Community Bar
Sacramento County, CA
New Asking Price $175k! This established cocktail bar comes with a loyal customer base, consistent revenue, and built-in entertainment programming. Owner’s health challenges have resulted in the...
Profitable and Well-Established Teriyaki Restaurant
Sacramento, CA
Well-established for over 15 years; current owner has operated since 2018. Excellent following of repeat customers and first time visitors. Open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Approximately 1,700...
4
Cash Flow: $188,541
Popular Bistro/Deli for sale
Portola, CA
Successful bistro/deli style restaurant business, building and adjacent parking lot for sale. The newer, ADA-compliant building was fully updated in 2022. It is located on Highway 70, a main Plumas...
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Growing Market, Established Brand, First-Time Buyer Opportunity
Los Angeles County, CA
Incredible opportunity for a first-time buyer to acquire an established Subway® restaurant in a growing and developing market. Positioned to benefit from ongoing area growth and increasing consumer...
Cash Flow: $89,506
American BBQ Restautaurant with bar and R/E
$4,300,000
Corona, CA
Popeye's CA - Newer Location w/ Territory Rights
Imperial County, CA
This is an opportunity to acquire a newer Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen location in California. The restaurant features modern buildout and equipment, with the equipment package alone valued at...
Cash Flow: $70,259
High-Volume Turnkey Restaurant near University
San Bernardino County, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a high-performing, fully-equipped restaurant in a prime San Bernardino location without being locked into a rigid corporate structure. Currently operating under a...
5
Cash Flow: $183,000
Umang Kathrani
Alliance Bay Realty
Serving Alameda County, CA
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Mediterranean Restaurant | 4.7? Reviews | Est. 2019
Mission Viejo, CA
Step into a thriving, family-owned Mediterranean restaurant serving authentic, homemade dishes prepared daily from scratch. Located in one of South Orange County’s most desirable communities, this...
6
Cash Flow: $108,000
High-Volume Destination Restaurant & Exclusive Event Venue
Livermore, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire an established, profitable, full-service American Fusion restaurant and premier event destination strategically located within a high-traffic Municipal Airport...
4
Restaurant Bar and Club - Just Reduced to $199,000 - Rare Opportunity
Pasadena, CA
This is a rare opportunity to buy a restaurant in downtown Pasadena, that hosts the Big Ten pre-party games, as well as other Corporate Events. The restaurant can serve liquor until 1:30 am, and the...
Profitable Huntington Beach Restaurant | Breakfast • Burgers •Cafe
Huntington Beach, CA
Business Highlights Gross Sales: Approximately $1.3 Million Annually after remodeled gross sale is getting more increase. Long-Term Lease Available Fully Equipped and Ready to Operate 1). gross sales...
Cash Flow: $170,000
Established Carl’s Jr. Multi-Unit Opportunity – California
Sonora, CA
A rare opportunity to acquire two established Carl’s Jr.® franchise locations in high-visibility, high-traffic areas of Northern California. These well-positioned restaurants offer strong brand...
EBITDA: $281,595
Neighborhood Sports Bar with Patio
Sacramento County, CA
We are pleased to offer this popular established Neighborhood Sports Bar with a great casual vibe. Patrons count this welcoming bar as a favorite place to meet friends for Happy Hour or to catch a Big...
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High-Traffic Japanese Restaurant Business for Sale
Los Angeles, CA
Established Japanese sushi restaurant in prime Sun Valley location offers exceptional investment opportunity. This corner unit benefits from high visibility positioning near Burbank Airport and major...
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Big Bear Lake's Best Deli
Big Bear, CA
Welcome to the finest deli in Big Bear Lake. Located at the entrance to the Big Bear Lake Village, The Old German Deli has been serving the residents and tourists of Big Bear Lake mouth watering...
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Cash Flow: $60,000
Pick Up Pizza Owner finance $44,000 down + inv. Nets $110,000 2025
$169,000
Fresno County, CA
Profitable Restaurant & Bar with Catering
Sacramento County, CA
Here’s your opportunity to own a profitable BBQ Restaurant with Full Liquor Bar in a desirable Sacramento community. This Restaurant is the kind of place where friends meet for some great BBQ & brews...
Cash Flow: $154,000
Hookah Lounge Restaurant with newly built Smash Burger side
Daly City, CA
Situated on a high-traffic, high-visibility corridor, this turnkey operation is fully equipped and ready for immediate takeover. Massive Hookah Lounge Mediterranean Restaurant and Bar WITH an...
6
Cash Flow: $126,000
Sandwich Franchise
Fresno County, CA
Profitable Sandwich Franchise This profitable sandwich business is an exceptional opportunity that has been in business for over 20 years when it was originally built. Located across the street from...
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Multi unit Carl's Jr N. CA
Dixon, CA
These stores are located across Sacramento, Solano County, the East Bay, and the Sierra Foothills, which collectively form part of the Greater Sacramento–Northern California regional economy. This...
EBITDA: $659,000
Two Location Breakfast Lunch Restaurant For Sale! Motivated Sellers
Sonoma County, CA
Two Location Breakfast Lunch Restaurant For Sale! Motivated Sellers. Priced Below Market! Strong SDE Profits. RRC#5279 Offered at $375,000 Location: Sonoma County Annual Revenue: $2,400,000 Annual...
Real Estate Included - 7,000 sq ft Bar, Restaurant & Deli
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Tuolumne County, CA
Real Estate Included - 7,000 sq ft Bar, Restaurant & Deli - Annual Revenues $2.5 million. RRC#5276 Offered at $2,250,000 Location: Tuolumne County Annual Revenue: $2,500,000 Annual Cash Flow: $230,000...
$3.2M Restaurant & Bar | Type 47 ABC + Entertainment License
Santa Clara County, CA
$3.2M Restaurant & Bar | Type 47 ABC + Entertainment License | Prime San Jose Location RRC#5265 Asking Price: $649,000 Location: Santa Clara County Annual Revenue: $3,200,000 Base Rent: $18,660/month...
Great Fusion Mexican Restaurant W/Loyal Customers & Good Cash-flow!
Santa Clara County, CA
Mexican Fusion Restaurant with Full Liquor License – Turnkey Operation with Strong Team & Growth Potential Business Overview This is a well-established and highly regarded Mexican Fusion restaurant...
Cash Flow: $84,000
11-Unit Carl’s Jr. Franchise Portfolio | $858K+ EBITDA | Strong Growth
Santa Clara County, CA
Opportunity to acquire an 11 unit Carl’s Jr. franchise portfolio with strong historical performance, demonstrated growth, and significant scalability potential. This established platform generated...
EBITDA: $857,931
Profitable Coffee House in Davis CA
Davis, CA
Here’s an opportunity to own a sweet café in a top-notch location in a popular college town. This Café is in a very convenient spot with great foot traffic in the Downtown area. The owners have...
Cash Flow: $111,000
Turnkey Award-Winning Restaurant | Recently Remodeled | NearWholeFoods
$72,500
Sonoma County, CA
SBA Approved & Absentee Run American Full-Service Restaurant Franchise
California
SBA Approved & Absentee Run American Full-Service Restaurant Franchise in NorCal - SC2256 This casual American full-service restaurant chain is a Northern California C Corporation and has been in...
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Cash Flow: $250,000
Silverado Canyon Market & Kitchen
Silverado, CA
Established in 1964, Silverado Canyon Market & Kitchen is a charming canyon and creekside destination, with the market rooted in history and the kitchen thoughtfully introduced in 2020. The market...
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Takeout Pizza Franchise! Owner nets 100k! Only 50k Down!
Contra Costa County, CA
GREAT PRICE! Cashflow from day one! GREAT LOCATION! This is a long established Papa Murphy's. Seller financing is available!. The owner will finance with only $50k down! LOW BASE RENT OF ONLY $2,083!!...
Cash Flow: $100,000
Wetzel Pretzel for Sale
Kern County, CA
Transform your entrepreneurial vision into reality with this established Wetzel's Pretzels franchise opportunity in Kern County. You'll step into a proven business model that delivers consistent...
Cash Flow: $169,609
6,400 SF Restaurant & Bar, Event Venue, Rare Size & Setup
Walnut Creek, CA
This rare opportunity presents the acquisition of a high-capacity, full-service restaurant and bar in the prime market of Walnut Creek, California, operating with a Type 47 liquor license that allows...
Latin Restaurant
San Francisco, CA
Imagine yourself running a beloved Latin restaurant in San Francisco's vibrant Mission District! This well-established South American cuisine restaurant has been serving the community for years,...
Cafe with Beer and Wine
Ventura, CA
In the heart of Ventura County, California, a family's vision transformed a simple café concept into an award-winning community cornerstone that has been serving beloved breakfast and lunch favorites...
Cash Flow: $205,348
Restaurant Mission/Noe Valley area
San Francisco, CA
Established restaurant opportunity located in the desirable Mission/Noe Valley corridor of San Francisco. This 1,000 square foot dining establishment operates within a prime neighborhood setting,...
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Transworld Business Advisors of Downey
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
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Burger Restaurant or Conversion Opportunity
Placer County, CA
New Asking Price $395k! Here is a fantastic opportunity for an EXPERIENCED OPERATOR to acquire an exceptional burger or conversion restaurant in the heart of Rocklin, California. This established...
San Diego Legacy Restaurant & Event Venue
San Diego County, CA
A rare opportunity to acquire a beloved, community-rooted restaurant with over two decades of operational history in East County San Diego. This listing includes a well-established dine-in restaurant,...
Cash Flow: $106,887
Guy Fieri’s Chicken Guy! is a fast-casual restaurant
$775,000
Napa County, CA
Established 25+ Years! Takeout Pizza Franchise! SBA pre-qualified!
Sacramento, CA
This is a Well Established Pizza Franchise for sale. SBA Pre-Qualified for a qualified buyer. Owner is semi-absentee and only spends 16 hours a week there. Originally established in 1998! For over 25...
Cash Flow: $101,164
DINE IN, TAKE OUT Restaurant
Corona, CA
Investment Highlights • Turnkey Restaurant Opportunity – Fully operating Dine-In, Take Out restaurant with established equipment and kitchen infrastructure. • Prime Main Street Location – Located in...
Profitable Turnkey City of Ventura Main Street Restaurant For Sale
Ventura, CA
CITY OF VENTURA MAIN STREET PROFITABLE RESTAURANT FOR SALE Premises: 4200' + 600' patio Monthly Rent: $10,500 per gross All In Parking: Public and Valet Lease Term: 7 yrs. + Options ABC License: Beer...
Cash Flow: $200,000
Turnkey Restaurant Opportunity-Prime Cornerstone Downtown Location
Santa Cruz, CA
A premier turn-key acquisition opportunity in the vibrant heart of downtown Santa Cruz. This unique sports bar is in a rapidly developing coastal corridor, the establishment benefits from high foot...
Midtown District Bar & Restaurant with Entertainment
Sacramento, CA
We are pleased to offer this Restaurant & Bar opportunity located in one of Sacramento’s most active dining and entertainment districts. Buyers should have ownership or solid management experience...
Cash Flow: $200,000
Established Bar & Japanese Restaurant
Oakland, CA
Established Bar & Japanese Restaurant presents a compelling acquisition opportunity in Oakland. This well-positioned culinary establishment operates from a strategically located commercial space on a...
Fully Remodeled Subway Package - Southern California
California
Subway started small in the USA before becoming the largest string of sandwich shops in the world. Subway restaurants are owned by more than 21,000 franchisees in more than 100 countries around the...
Cash Flow: $355,127
Buy or Sell an American Restaurant in California
American restaurants listed for sale on BizBuySell include a wide range of American style dining establishments, including full service and casual American restaurants, bar and grill concepts, diners, burger chains, neighborhood pubs, and franchise units, with some listings bundled with liquor licenses, real estate, or multiple locations. These businesses primarily operate on a hospitality, location based business model, generating revenue through on premise dining, food and beverage sales, alcohol service, takeout, catering, and special events, with franchised concepts benefiting from standardized menus, brand recognition, and systemized operations.
| Market Overview | Listings for Sale (Median) | Total California Market (Average) |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Businesses Analyzed | 185 | 922 |
| Asking Price | $350,000 | - |
| Reported Revenue | $957,352 | $2,226,735 |
| Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings | $138,412 | $53,445 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.
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Asking Price
| Lower Quartile | Median | Upper Quartile |
|---|---|---|
| $180,000 | $350,000 | $675,000 |
Market Financial Highlights
The financial data presented here is an aggregation of reported revenue and earnings of American Restaurants for sale in California.
| Bound | Revenue | Seller’s Discretionary Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | $550,000 | $84,000 |
| Median | $957,352 | $138,412 |
| Upper Quartile | $1,466,307 | $215,000 |
Valuation Multiples
The valuation multiples listed below are derived from asking price, revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings of American Restaurants listed for sale in California.
| Bound | Revenue Multiple | Earnings Multiple |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | 0.29 | 2.00 |
| Median | 0.38 | 2.62 |
| Upper Quartile | 0.54 | 3.53 |
FAQ's
How much does it cost to buy an American Restaurant in California?
The median asking price for an established American Restaurant in California is $350,000, though prices range from under $180,000 to well over $675,000.
How much do American Restaurants owners in California earn?
The median reported revenue of American Restaurants in California is $957,352 and owners earn a median of $138,412, which includes the owners salary and any other financial benefits they receive.
How do I value an American Restaurant?
Valuing a business is a complex process, but buyers and sellers often turn to the local market to understand how businesses are priced. Based on our most recent analysis of American Restaurants in California, revenue multiples range from 0.29 to 0.54, with a median of 0.38. Earning multiples range from 2.00 to 3.53, with the median at 2.62. This means the typical American Restaurant in California may ask for around 0.38 times its annual revenue, and 2.62 times its annual owner earnings.
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