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American Restaurants For Sale in California

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Longest continually operating restaurant in Shasta County!

Redding, CA

This is your chance to own The Damburger, the longest continually operating restaurant in Shasta County. This exceptionally well known and very profitable restaurant has been in business since 1938...

$975,000

$975,000

Drive Thru Burger Place corner unit, Good Profit & Good Location

San Bernardino, CA

High-Volume Corner Drive-Thru – Strong Sales & Profit | Manager-Run. Well-located corner drive-thru with excellent visibility and strong sales. The business is fully staffed, including an experienced...

$1,100,000

$1,100,000

Cash Flow: $350,000

Fast-casual franchise in a prime location / formerly corporate-owned

Bellflower, CA

Chicken wing franchise opportunity offering a different flavor with custom sauces not commonly found in the fast-casual-food restaurants. The unique taste drives new business and keeps current...

$285,000

$285,000

Cash Flow: $100,000

High Volume Fine Dining Restaurant,Full Bar, Outdoor seating, Low Rent

La Verne, CA

**Proof of funds and a strong experience resume are required before an NDA is signed.** Overview: Elite Steakhouse is a highly successful and profitable dining establishment located in the vibrant San...

$1,999,888

$1,999,888

Cash Flow: $587,000

Funk Zone Corner Location!!

Santa Barbara, CA

Gross Sales: (2024) $561,437 (2023) $456,222 Closed Jan. & Feb. (2022) $394,175 Owner/Operator Income: $100k-$200k Annually if $281,606 Payroll is Reduced. Owner Works? No Monthly Base Rent: $4,500...

$299,000

$299,000

Cash Flow: $200,000

Turnkey Restaurant for Sale – Prime Burbank Location!

Burbank, CA

Turnkey restaurant opportunity located on one of Burbank’s busiest and most visible commercial corridors. This freestanding building features ample private parking and excellent synergy with major...

$350,000

$350,000

EBITDA: $232,425

Coffee & Pancakes Nets $170,000 yr. $85,000 Dn. Assume 3.75%

Sonora, CA

Well established for over 35 years. Serves Breakfast and Lunch. Open from 7:00 to 3:00 (7) days per week. BUYER ONLY INJECTS $85,000 DOWN (INCLUIDNG $10,000 INVENTORY) AND ASSUMES AN EXISTING EIDL...

$430,000

$430,000

Cash Flow: $170,000

Fast Food - Burgers with Drive Thru

La Puente, CA

Long established Fast Food - Burger restaurant with Drive Thru. Features a full kitchen with a large food preparation area cozy dining room and a large outside patio for alfresco dining. Located on a...

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $84,000

Coastal City - BBQ Restaurant in Strip Mall - Corner Location

Orange County, CA

Coastal City - BBQ Restaurant in Strip Mall - Corner Location in Orange County - 4 Yelp Stars RRC# 5058 Location: Coastal Orange County Description: Established in 2016 and currently owned since 2021....

$149,000

$149,000

Well-Established Breakfast & Lunch Cafe for Sale | $160,000

Alameda County, CA

Established neighborhood breakfast & lunch café with an excellent local reputation. Located in an area experiencing ongoing development — offering strong marketing potential and growth opportunities...

$160,000

$160,000

Lakewood Area Cocktail / Dive Bar – Absentee Operated!

Lakewood, CA

A lively Lakewood area neighborhood hangout, this local bar offers a relaxed yet energetic atmosphere with live entertainment permitted 7 nights per week for DJ an karaoke. DJ nights, karaoke, live...

$275,000

$275,000

Well-Established To-Go Cafe for Sale | $79,000

Alameda County, CA

Established Local Favorite Strong To-Go Sales Long-standing Local Favorite: Previously owned for 17 years and serving the community for years with strong customer loyalty. Fully Equipped Kitchen:...

$79,000

$79,000

High Volume & Profitable Modern Asian Restaurant

Concord, CA

High volume and profitable Asian restaurant business for sale. The restaurant is situated in a busy shopping center. Increasing sales trends with more opportunities to increase sales. Business Type...

$425,000

$425,000

Cash Flow: $277,000

Mexican Resturant with Drive-Thru

Riverside, CA

Mexican restaurant with drive thru. Seating for 65. Great location next McDonalds. Completely remodeled. Looks like a franchise restaurant. Owner spent over 800k to remodel. Potential to do 300k+ per...

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

Diner with Full Bar, Major N. OC Shopping Center, Absentee Owner

Orange County, CA

American Diner with 50's Décor in an excellent location. Freestanding pad building with great street exposure American Diner with a full bar, decorated in a 50's style, located in a major shopping...

$375,000

$375,000

Bright and Modern Restaurant Opportunity in Redondo Beach

Redondo Beach, CA

A turnkey opportunity just blocks from the sand in one of the South Bay’s most sought-after neighborhoods. This light-filled, fast-casual restaurant delivers big flavor in a sleek, modern setting with...

$225,000

$225,000

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Serving Los Angeles County, CA

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Bright, Modern Café in Prime Rolling Hills Estates Shopping Center

Rolling Hills Estates, CA

A beautifully built-out café and restaurant located in the heart of the Peninsula’s retail core. Surrounded by national tenants and anchored by an upscale, health-conscious clientele, this stylish...

$225,000

$225,000

Restaurant Space in Santa Barbara County

Santa Barbara County, CA

Attractive rental rate under $2,000 per month. Ideally situated near the intersection of Highway 1 (Pacific Coast Highway) in the Santa Rita Hills AVA / Santa Rita Valley, this location enjoys steady...

$149,000

$149,000

Subway Oakland

Oakland, CA

Subway is the world's #1 QSR chain with over 43,000 restaurants in 110 countries. Franchisor requires sufficient net worth and liquidity, and buyer must live in the area....

$349,000

$349,000

Cash Flow: $142,865

Established Restaurant & Bar, Patio, Long Term lease

Costa Mesa, CA

Executive Summary An exceptional opportunity to acquire a thriving full-service restaurant and bar, complete with an expansive outdoor patio and a private event center, located in the heart of Costa...

$249,000

$249,000

Pine House Cafe & Tavern!

Mount Laguna, CA

Discover a cherished gem from 1942 in the heart of a popular hiking destination! This well-established café, beloved by locals and visitors alike for decades, boasts a loyal clientele and a reputation...

$249,000

$249,000

Fast Food Franchise – Seller Finance

Diamond Bar, CA

Nationally Recognized Fast Food Franchise – in Prime Location! Seller finance possible. Locations available in several LA area cities, each with its own financials, lease and workforce in place. A...

$180,000

$180,000

Cash Flow: $90,000

Drive Thru Burger Place ,Self Standing Building, Good size & Profit

Buena Park, CA

Drive Thru Burger Joint with good location, good sales and very good profit. The Restaurant is run semi absentee and needs nothing to continue bringing the cash. Easy operation....

$949,000

$949,000

Cash Flow: $286,558

Top Fast Food Restaurant

California

This QSR brand has locations in 44 States! This particular location does approx. one million dollars and exists in a very good location with immediate freeway access. The inside (and outside) of the...

$225,000

$225,000

Cash Flow: $75,000

Profitable BBQ Restaurant with Stellar Reviews

Merced County, CA

Authentic Texas-Style BBQ in Los Banos | Slow-Smoked Meats & More High-performing, independently owned restaurant located in the heart of Los Banos, California. Founded by a seasoned pitmaster with...

$120,000

$120,000

Cash Flow: $96,019

1,500sf Modern Hot Pot / Skewers / Beer & Wine near Korea Town

Los Angeles, CA

* Newly renovated trendy 1,500sf restaurant * Tasty hot pot, skewers, ramen and Korean deli to enjoy * Pleasant dining and hang out environment * Beer/wine and variety of drink choices * Monthly gross...

$225,000

$225,000

Dining and Distillery Concept

San Luis Obispo County, CA

Situated in a dynamic Central Coast community, this established restaurant delivers an energetic dining experience that has earned strong local support. Since opening in 2019, the business has built a...

$275,000

$275,000

**IN ESCROW*** Dickey'sBBQ Restaurant/Catering - ABC Type 41

San Bernardino, CA

IN ESCROW. ACCEPTING BACK UP OFFERS. Franchisor offers two weeks training out of state. 8 year, well-established and profitable BBQ franchise restaurant located in a bustling San Bernardino shopping...

$375,000

$375,000

Cash Flow: $156,000

A must see Drive thru Burger Place with good rent

Riverside, CA

Drive thru Burger Joint with high volume and good location and good rent for 1800 sf restaurant, and a long lease makes this place a really good deal It been keep up very well. A must see for sure...

$445,000

$445,000

Cash Flow: $180,000

Award winning Southern Restaurant

Los Angeles County, CA

Award winning Southern restaurant /deli Good net. Well established. owner will carry...

$295,000

$295,000

Hard to find Restaurant in Orange County - Completely Updated

Garden Grove, CA

Beautiful Restaurant in an affluent area of Orange county it has been remodeled and updated needs nothing. Good sales and profit. Many possibilities with this business....

$159,000

$159,000

Cash Flow: $180,000

Established and profitable Burger Place in Colton

Colton, CA

A Burger restaurant with good sales , nice kitchen and great lease with options to extend , easy operation and great customer base. Rent includes utilities, NNN, etc. A great first business. Only open...

$180,000

$180,000

Cash Flow: $96,000

47 lic restaurant & bar-Desert location on the Runway! Great rent

Borrego Springs, CA

Lifestyle change restaurant with FULL LIQUOR. Live entertainment-keep current popular menu or bring your own. Rent is $750 per month! Or 5% of sales over 15k, so you will have an excellent rent...

$499,999

$499,999

Hot Chicken Restaurant absentee owner/all help run

Cathedral City, CA

Established Hot Chicken Restaurant - Turnkey Operation with Absentee Owner Opportunity This well-positioned fast-casual restaurant specializes in hot chicken cuisine, operating successfully as a...

$140,000

$140,000

American Deli Franchise - South Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA

This business features a straightforward menu and is currently run absentee. It operates exclusively for takeout and delivery, with no dine-in service. The store is highly profitable, consistently...

$650,000

$650,000

American Style BBQ & Grill

Pacoima, CA

ABSENTEE OWNER RUN. MONTHLY GROSS: $40,000 MONTHLY RENT: $3,147 + $300 NNN. STORE SIZE: 920 SQFT. OPEN HOURS: 11AM- 7:15 PM TUE~ SUN. MONDAY OFF. EMPLOYEES: 4 PT. WAGE: $10,000/MO. REASON FOR SELLING:...

$129,000

$129,000

Cash Flow: $48,000

Brewery with Bar, Restaurant and Beer Garden – Exudes Ambiance!

Los Angeles, CA

This cozy Los Angeles area brewpub exudes pub personality and ambiance. The venue offers both a general and concept specific variety of cuisine, with craft beer that is brewed on-site. The venue...

$100,000

$100,000

EBITDA: $121,348

Your Concept Your Opportunity

San Mateo County, CA

This established American restaurant presents a turnkey opportunity in a prime El Dorado County location. The 4,700 square foot facility features floor-to-ceiling windows providing exceptional natural...

$499,000

$499,000

CAFÉ & RE: 5.5-Day Ops, Absentee, $1.03M GR, $2.99M ASKING

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Anaheim, CA

> Casual Family Restaurant & Real Estate for Sale - Reduced Price! > A Prime Corner Location: Highly visible intersection in Anaheim industrial complex. > Freestanding Bldg/Lot: Established casual...

$2,990,000

$2,990,000

Cash Flow: $264,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Breakfast and brunch restaurant for sale in South San Jose

San Jose, CA

Breakfast and brunch restaurant for sale in south San Jose. Brunch and lunch spot offering coffee, sandwiches, boba, and other drinks. Tons of seating and very beautiful place with plenty of parking....

$200,000

$200,000

Drive-Thru Cafe & Bldg: Absentee, Income over $465K, Prc $4.8 mil

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Indio, CA

> Profitable Restaurant & Real Estate: Offered for sale at $4.8 million, this freestanding family casual restaurant includes its ~3,301 sq. ft. building (built 2008) on a ~0.8-acre lot in a...

$4,800,000

$4,800,000

Cash Flow: $465,600

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Super Food Cafe - Santa Clara

Santa Clara, CA

Description: This superfood café is located in Santa Clara, CA. Established in 2017, within the high end shopping center, this café specializes in açaí bowls, smoothies, fresh juices, salads, wraps,...

$125,000

$125,000

Fast Food - Burgers - Drive Thru

Long Beach, CA

Price Reduction! Freestanding restaurant with a Drive Thru. 100% help run business. Seller spends very little time there. Restaurant has been in operation for about 40 years as a Hamburger Stand. Very...

$195,000

$195,000

Cash Flow: $70,000

Fast Food Drive-thru Top Location N. San Diego County

San Diego County, CA

Very busy location on a main street in North San Diego County with great exposure and high traffic counts of approx. 51,000 vehicles per day per the City website. Freestanding drive-thru location....

$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $135,000

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Fortune Business Brokers

Serving Orange County, CA

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Multi location breakfast & lunch

Long Beach, CA

A rare chance to acquire well-established, highly regarded breakfast/brunch cafes in prime locations. These are turnkey, multi-location breakfast specialists that have built a loyal following over...

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Cash Flow: $589,000

Great Restaurant With Over 10 Years In Business

Torrance, CA

With a great location in the Torrance Blvd and in a strip mall in between the Torrance Civic Center and the Torrance Marriott. Since 14 years later they have expanded the menu to include appetizers...

$90,000

$90,000

Cash Flow: $72,000

Exellent restaurantwith bar for sale in Burlingame

Burlingame, CA

Step into a turnkey restaurant operation positioned for immediate success in Burlingame's thriving dining scene. This established American and European cuisine restaurant delivers everything you need...

$450,000

$450,000

Established Breakfast and Lunch Cafe in Heart of Palm Desert

Palm Desert, CA

This established breakfast and lunch restaurant presents a compelling acquisition opportunity in Palm Desert's prime retail corridor. Located strategically between Trader Joe's and Michaels, the...

$338,000

$338,000

Cash Flow: $227,000

Established Snack Bar at LA Kings Icetown - Riverside

Riverside, CA

Established Snack Bar at the LA Kings Icetown Ice Sports Facility in Riverside....

$70,000

$70,000

Profitable Fast Food Restaurant

San Luis Obispo County, CA

Great opportunity to own an established Restaurant with Delivery, Take-Out & Catering. Dine-In space for a dozen tables. Also rents out for Parties! Owner/Operator Income: $94,104 in 2024! Facility...

$199,000

$199,000

Cash Flow: $94,104

Buy or Sell an American Restaurant in California
Market OverviewListed for Sale
Number of Businesses Analyzed177
Median Asking Price$350,000
Median Reported Revenue$1,000,000
Median Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings$143,433
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.

Asking Price

Lower QuartileMedianUpper Quartile
$199,000$350,000$690,000

Market Financial Highlights

The financial data presented here is an aggregation of reported revenue and earnings of American Restaurants for sale in California.

BoundRevenueSeller’s Discretionary Earnings
Lower Quartile$607,769$90,000
Median$1,000,000$143,433
Upper Quartile$1,669,181$252,124

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.

BoundRevenue MultipleEarnings Multiple
Lower Quartile0.281.98
Median0.362.60
Upper Quartile0.513.48
Find out what these types of businesses actually sell for with a BizBuySell Valuation Report

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 $199,000 to well over $690,000.

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 $143,433, 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 0.28 to 0.51, with a median of 0.36. Earning multiples range from 1.98 to 3.48, with the median at 2.60. This means the typical American Restaurant in California may ask for around 0.36 times its annual revenue, and 2.60 times its annual owner earnings.

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