Visalia, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire an established, turnkey specialty food and charcuterie franchise operating in Tulare County, California. The business focuses on elevated presentation and...
American Restaurants For Sale in California
Turnkey Charcuterie Business
High-Volume Turnkey Restaurant in Lake Forest & Irvine
Lake Forest, CA
Intersection of Rockfield Blvd & Lake Forest Dr This is a rare opportunity to acquire a high-performing, turnkey restaurant perfectly positioned on the border of Lake Forest and Irvine. Located at the...
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Pure Water Store & Food Service Opportunity for Sale – Milpitas, CA –
Milpitas, CA
Excellent opportunity for a food entrepreneur, caterer, restaurant owner, bakery operator, coffee vendor, or specialty food business looking to establish a presence in a high-traffic retail location...
Cash Flow: $108,000
American BBQ Restautaurant with bar and R/E
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Riverside County, CA
This beloved American restaurantwith Bar 47 License, represents more than just a business opportunity – it's a testament to the American dream realized through smoke, spice, and unwavering dedication...
EBITDA: $412,821
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Well Established Italian Restaurant with over 30 years in Business!
Laguna Niguel, CA
Within the vibrant community of Laguna Niguel lies an exceptional restaurant with bar opportunity situated in a community shopping center complemented by reputable anchors and in-line tenants. This...
Standalone Restaurant for Sale in Prime Chino Hills Location
Chino Hills, CA
Located in the heart of Chino Hills, this well-known Cantonese restaurant presents a rare opportunity to acquire a fully built-out, high-capacity dining establishment in one of the most desirable and...
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Michelin Guide Rated Full Service Restaurant Business For Sale
Alameda, CA
Since 2019 this restaurant has been serving patrons of Alameda and the East Bay with an incredible menu of meats, chicken and fish. The kitchen and restaurant were totally built from the ground up in...
Cash Flow: $180,000
Beach City Life Time Opportunity Make Big $$$
Orange County, CA
This offering is available to qualified buyers only. Prior to the release of confidential information , interested parties must provide a detailed personal and/or entity financial statement, proof of...
Cash Flow: $650,000
Must Sell This Month - Make An Offer!
Torrance, CA
Step into a turnkey Mexican restaurant opportunity that delivers immediate cash flow and lifestyle freedom in one of Torrance's most visible locations. This established community favorite generates...
Cash Flow: $75,000
Popular Mediterranean Fast-Casual Business
Orange County, CA
This is an opportunity to acquire a modern Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant franchise operating in Orange County, one of Southern California’s most desirable and affluent markets. Established in...
Teriyaki Madness
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Our food is addictive and our concept is fresh!
Premier Steak & Seafood Restaurant-Prime Monterey Peninsula Location
Monterey, CA
A rare opportunity to own Kona Steak & Seafood a highly regarded full-service restaurant located in one of California’s most desirable coastal markets. This is a proven profitable operation with...
Prime Ventura Blvd Location | Type 47 Liquor License
Sherman Oaks, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a 4,500 SF restaurant space with a Type 47 (full liquor) license located on one of the most active and desirable stretches of Ventura Boulevard in Sherman Oaks. The...
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Dream of Owning a Bar? This is it!! Includes Real Estate & Apartment
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Marysville, CA
Stassi's 4th Ward Tavern: Your Turnkey Bar Ownership Dream Awaits! Marysville, CA | 5,000+ SF Building | Established Business | Almost ZERO Power Bill Dreamed of owning a bar? This is it! Stassi's 4th...
Cash Flow: $120,000
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Established Pizzeria in a Great Location!
Monterey County, CA
Great opportunity to own a growing, established, and very popular pizza restaurant. The pizza restaurant is located on the main busy street/highway next to an AutoMall. High visibility and great...
High-Margin Franchise Dessert Business for Sale–Strong Cash Flow
Folsom, CA
Devil & Angel is a highly profitable, quick-service franchise dessert concept located in one of the most desirable shopping destinations in the area. Scalable business with strong financial...
EBITDA: $175,000
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Tyler Evans
So-Cal Business Brokers
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Seller Representation Only! We represent sellers, not buyers, and have been doing it for over 30 years and have an outstanding 90+% Success Rate! We encourage you to spend time on our website ( www.so-calbusinessbrokers.com ) as it is our means of sharing a lot of vital information that can help you avoid mistakes and maximize your transaction. At a minimum, view and understand The Best Possible Transaction and The Sales Process and you will know more than 90% of the people who want to sell their businesses and a lot more than most business brokers. We concentrate our coverage in Southern California with a major emphasis on Orange County, San Diego County and Los Angeles County and we do not charge an ‘up-front’ fee. Many in this industry charge for valuations, industry reviews, ‘packaging’, expenses, etc. and our sole compensation is a Success Fee that is paid when your transaction closes —- in essence, we only get paid when you get paid and if we can’t sell your business at a price and upon terms acceptable to you, then you do not owe us a dime!
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Landmark Restaurant property in Ojai, California
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Ojai, CA
LANDMARK RESTAURANT PROPERTY IN OJAI, CALIFORNIA Prime commercial real estate opportunity featuring two turn-key operating businesses generating $2.2 million in annual revenue. This exceptional...
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Niche Facilities Service and Repair Business
Roseville, CA
Own a Proven Niche Business with an Established Customer Base in the Sacramento area. Are you ready to be your own boss and build a business you can truly call your own? Whether you have experience in...
EBITDA: $80,000
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Teriyaki madness
Pleasanton, CA
The Outstanding Operators program highlights brands that are getting creative with their off-premises approach. TMAD made the list by investing early in tech, digital ordering, and customer experience...
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Santa Monica Restaurant/ Busy Breakfast Spot Beer & Wine Prime Area
Santa Monica, CA
Currently open for breakfast and lunch only, with strong potential for a new owner to expand into dinner service, delivery, and catering. The restaurant is generating $2,000,000 in 2025 gross sales...
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Downtown Walnut Creek Restaurant Buildings for Sale!
Real Estate Only
Walnut Creek, CA
RARE chance to OWN restaurant real estate in Downtown Walnut Creek! Located at 1535 + 1541 Giammona Drive Two adjacent buildings ±5,200 SF total. Price upon request. ±3,700 SF space + Large ± 1,300...
Vitality Bowls
Franchise
Available in California
Vitality Bowls is a low-initial cost, fast-casual cafe franchise specializing in acai bowls, smoothies, salads, and more, made with clean ingredients in allergy-friendly kitchens. Today, the brand has grown into an award-winning franchise known for its attention to organic ingredients and strong customer loyalty. The brand offers entrepreneurs the opportunity to open a cafe business well-positioned in the booming health and wellness dining category.
Restaurant & Mixed-Use Property-Real Estate-Retail Tenant-Full Liquor
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Riverside County, CA
Long-standing, family-owned restaurant with real estate, known for its authentic, house-made cuisine and warm, traditional atmosphere. Serving the Inland Empire for over 36 years, it offers a menu of...
Cash Flow: $49,215
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...
Franchise Restaurant Poke House for SALE
Sacramento, CA
Turnkey franchise poke restaurant located in a prime Sacramento retail corridor surrounded by Target, Starbucks, Jamba, Panda Express, grocery stores, schools, medical offices, and a major hospital....
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Cash Flow: $53,500
Profitable Huntington Beach Restaurant | Breakfast • Burgers •
Huntington Beach, CA
Business Highlights Gross Sales: Approximately $1.3 Million Annually Long-Term Lease Available Fully Equipped and Ready to Operate 1). gross sales is $1,300,000 a year 2). Monthly rents $ 8,400 +...
Cash Flow: $170,000
Established & Unique Fast-Casual Franchise w/ Strong Brand Recognition
Los Angeles, CA
An exceptional opportunity has arisen to acquire a profitable, well-established, and beloved fast-casual franchise nestled in the heart of a vibrant San Fernando Valley community. Successfully...
Cash Flow: $60,000
Absentee Owner Drive thru Hamburger with Free Standing Building
Long Beach, CA
1). gross sales is $550,000 a year 2). Monthly rents $ 4,500 +$850 NNN 3). Lease 5 Years + 10 Years Option 4). size is approx. SF.2,100 5) Pay Roll $ 9,000 a Month 6). The average net income possible...
Cash Flow: $60,000
Pizza Franchise,Affordable Rent, East Bay Semi-Absentee Owner
Oakland, CA
Turnkey Pizza franchise available in Alameda County, California. This is an opportunity to acquire an operating, branded pizza restaurant with an established setup and ongoing daily operations. The...
High Traffic Location Cigar Lounge & Steak House with Patio Seating
Imperial County, CA
Monalisa Cocktails & Cuisine presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire the only cigar club in town, strategically positioned at the high-traffic intersection of Aten Road and Highway 86 in...
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20+ Year Owned Cafe with Perfect Location
Sacramento, CA
We're a mom and pop location with a great customer base. Excellent goodwill. Renewing leases hasn't been a challenge (it's with UC) during the past 15+ years. Customers love us and the menu is great....
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Beer and Wine with this Established & Profitable 7 days cafe / Bakery
Los Angeles, CA
$944,000 - 2025 Gross Sales $287,000 - 2025 Seller's Discretionary Earnings Represents a 30% profit margin Other years available for a qualified buyer after signing a Confidentiality agreement and...
Cash Flow: $287,000
Hummus Republic
Franchise
Available in California
Hummus Republic is a modern fast-casual concept with a simple business model, low investment, and easygoing operations. Hummus Republic is healthy and flavorful with plant-based options. No chefs/extensive equipment is required.
Turnkey Coastal San Diego Restaurant | $1M Revenue | Beer & Wine
San Diego, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, turnkey restaurant for sale in a highly desirable coastal community of San Diego. Generating approximately $1M in annual revenue over the past...
Cash Flow: $64,277
Iconic Bar & Restaurant, Established Over Two Decades | Type 47 ABC
Milpitas, CA
MS Real Estate Inc. presents a restaurant sale opportunity located in Milpitas, California. Established over two decades ago, this fully built-out restaurant offers substantial infrastructure in place...
Turnkey Full-Service Indian Restaurant in Prime Walnut Creek Location
Walnut Creek, CA
Methi 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 visibility,...
Multi-Unit Carl’s Jr. Portfolio – Northern California
Vacaville, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a four-unit established franchise portfolio of Carl’s Jr.® restaurants located across high-growth Northern California markets. This offering includes strong regional...
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...
Kona Ice
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Join the #1 mobile business with Kona Ice! Low overhead, high margins, and a community-loved brand that brings the party to every stop.
Turnkey Business Opportunity – Ventura County Area – $129,000
Thousand Oaks, CA
Established Subway franchise in the 91320 area for sale by owner. Priced to sell at **$129,000**. **Highlights:** * Over **$70,000 remodel completed** * **No remodel required** * **Low rent** *...
Cash Flow: $63,000
3 Unit Carl's Jr. Franchise Opportunity
Santa Clara County, CA
This established franchise opportunity presents a three-unit Carl's Jr. restaurant package strategically located within close proximity to each other. The business represents a proven quick-service...
Cash Flow: $605,000
Stellar Santa Clarita Valley Restaurant & Bar-Type 47/Patios-$3M+Sales
Los Angeles County, CA
A Rare Acquisition Opportunity in the Santa Clarita Valley- For over two decades, this award-winning full-service American restaurant and bar has been a beloved fixture of the Santa Clarita Valley...
Cash Flow: $359,098
2 Premier Desert Locations-Restaurant & Bar + Bakery Cafe -$6.7M Sales
Riverside County, CA
2 Premier Locations | Palm Springs Area | $6.7M Annual Revenue Restaurant & Bar w/Full Liquor & Patio + a Bakery Cafe An exceptional opportunity to acquire a highly profitable, award-winning...
Cash Flow: $746,143
Takeout Pizza Franchise! Excellent Location!
Stockton, CA
This is a well established Papa Murphy's franchise for sale. $441,405.02 in gross sales for 2025!! It is located in Stockton, Ca. Pizza Restaurant is located on a high profile corner across from the...
Claudia Castro
Iconic Business Technologies, Inc.
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Iconic is a technology-driven M&A advisory platform that helps business owners sell or merge their companies with confidence and efficiency. With over 70 years of combined team experience, more than 200 transactions completed, and over $2 billion in closed deal volume, Iconic focuses on the lower middle market, typically working with companies generating up to $100 million in revenue. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Iconic blends AI-powered buyer sourcing, a proprietary deal-management platform called Iconic Rail, and experienced advisory teams to streamline the sell-side process. Positioned between traditional investment banks and small business brokers, Iconic offers a data-backed, high-touch experience that connects quality sellers with well-matched strategic and financial buyers, delivering faster timelines and stronger outcomes through a modernized M&A process.
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49 Carl’s Jr. Franchises - Bankruptcy Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
National Franchise Sales (NFS) has been engaged to manage the marketing and sale process for 49 Carl’s Jr. restaurant locations operated by Sun Gir Incorporated and affiliated entities as part of an...
Cash Flow: $7,900,000
Established Award-Winning BBQ Franchise Restaurant | Turnkey | Duarte
Duarte, CA
Here's what you need to know upfront: we'll need you to sign an NDA before sharing the detailed financials and exact location. You'll also need proof of funds ready, and the franchisor will want to...
Established Downtown Restaurant
Vacaville, CA
ESTABLISHED DOWNTOWN RESTAURANT - NAPA VALLEY STYLE This premier American restaurant in Vacaville's downtown core represents an exceptional acquisition opportunity for investors seeking a profitable,...
Cash Flow: $125,000
Established Sandwich Franchise For Sale in Prime Location
Fresno County, CA
This profitable sandwich franchise represents an exceptional acquisition opportunity with 21 years of proven operational success since 2005. Located south of Fresno in Fresno County, California, this...
Turnkey Restaurant – Montebello, CA | Perfect for NEW CONCEPT | BRAND
Montebello, CA
Legend Hot Chicken in Montebello presents a rare turnkey opportunity for an operator seeking a modern, fully built-out restaurant space in a high-traffic corridor just off the 60 Freeway. With 1,903...
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Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Join Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken: A Legendary Brand with $1.8M AUV, Strong Unit Economics, and Amazing Chicken. Since 1966, We've Delivered Great Food and Franchise Success with Unmatched Support. Now Exclusively Partnering with Multi-Unit Developers for Growth Opportunities!
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...
Established Breakfast & Lunch – Prime Monterey County Location
Monterey County, CA
Established Breakfast & Lunch – Prime Monterey County Location RRC#5309 Asking Price: $549,000 Location: Monterey County Annual Revenue: $1,051,264 Annual Cash Flow: Contact for Info Monthly Rent:...
RARE Folsom Restaurant Opportunity – Don’t Miss This One!
Folsom, CA
Turnkey Fast Casual Restaurant | Folsom, CA Folsom is one of the Sacramento region's most affluent markets — and this fully built-out restaurant is your entry point into it without the startup pain....
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Established Juice Bar Franchise For Sale | Marin County, CA
Marin County, CA
Great chance to own a well-known juice bar franchise in a busy Marin County shopping center, just 30 miles from San Francisco. Located in one of Northern California's most affluent, health-conscious...
Cash Flow: $78,335
Priced to Sell - Well-Established Pizzaria with ABC License!
Sacramento County, CA
Imagine walking into a pizza restaurant where everyone knows your name – that's exactly what you'll find with this beloved community gem in Sacramento County. This isn't just another pizza place; it's...
Cash Flow: $55,000
Anchor Bar
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Home of the Original Buffalo Wing and part of food history. Expanding nationally with plenty of territory available for franchisees to grow. Learn more about joining our team now.
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) |
|---|---|
| Number of Businesses Analyzed | 187 |
| Asking Price | $392,000 |
| Reported Revenue | $1,000,000 |
| Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings | $150,000 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.
Asking Price
| Lower Quartile | Median | Upper Quartile |
|---|---|---|
| $227,000 | $392,000 | $770,000 |
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 | $600,000 | $89,266 |
| Median | $1,000,000 | $150,000 |
| Upper Quartile | $1,751,750 | $254,248 |
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 | 2.22 |
| Median | 0.40 | 2.73 |
| Upper Quartile | 0.58 | 3.56 |
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 $392,000, though prices range from under $227,000 to well over $770,000.
How much do American Restaurants owners in California earn?
The median reported revenue of American Restaurants in California is $1,000,000 and owners earn a median of $150,000, 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 0.58, with a median of 0.40. Earning multiples range from 2.22 to 3.56, with the median at 2.73. This means the typical American Restaurant in California may ask for around 0.40 times its annual revenue, and 2.73 times its annual owner earnings.
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