San Bernardino County, CA
Seller willing to finance with 50% down. Founded in the seaside town of San Luis Obispo, California, Jamba® was built on the belief that eating better should be simple and taste delicious. Jamba’s...
American Restaurants For Sale in California
Market Info
Jamba - 3 units near Riverside, CA
Cash Flow: $152,993
Restaurant, Bar, and Hookah
North Hollywood, CA
Established Restaurant, Bar, and Hookah Lounge Operating Opportunity in North Hollywood This turnkey hospitality establishment represents a compelling acquisition opportunity in North Hollywood's...
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Turn-Key Upscale Cocktail Lounge (Type-48) — Stunning Buildout
Palm Desert, CA
This turn-key cocktail lounge has been serving up classic libations since 2019 in a beautiful ~2,200 sq. ft. space where no expense was spared. The venue features high-end finishes in a high-end...
Great Restaurant / Bar – Santa Barbara, 47 license for sale
Santa Barbara, CA
A rare opportunity to acquire a high-end, full-service restaurant in one of the most prestigious and high-traffic areas of Santa Barbara. This is a confidential sale of an impressive restaurant space...
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Subway Franchise – Fresh Remodel, Modern Design, No Extra Costs!
Santa Rosa, CA
Business Description: Subway franchise for sale in an excellent Santa Rosa location. Established in 1989, this store has been successfully operated by the current owner since 2004. Recently remodeled...
Popular, Absentee Restaurant in Prime Location – San Diego
San Diego, CA
Popular Beer & Wine Bar and Restaurant in Prime Location – San Diego Rent: $7,662/month + $1,490 (Common Area) + $1,600 (Property Tax) + $136 (Insurance) Lease Terms: 4 years remaining, with an option...
Cash Flow: $79,974
Upscale Restaurant & Bar, SBA Approved
San Joaquin County, CA
A very successful, upscale restaurant and bar known for its unique menu was established in 2022 and has experienced a consistent increase in revenue since then. The beautifully decorated establishment...
Cash Flow: $490,000
Profitable Toluca Lake Burbank Restaurant For Sale
Toluca Lake, CA
PROFITABLE TOLUCA LAKE BURBANK RESTAURANT FOR SALE PROFITABLE TURN KEY EQUIPPED & STAFFED RESTAURANT FOR SALE Premises: Approx. 2450 plus patios Monthly Rent: $9000.00 per month Parking: Exclusive...
Cash Flow: $385,000
Restaurant Asset Sale – Beautiful Buildout + Full Kitchen Included
Asset Sale
Fountain Valley, CA
RESTAURANT ASSET SALE - TURNKEY OPPORTUNITY IN PRIME ORANGE COUNTY LOCATION Exceptional restaurant asset sale featuring a beautifully renovated space with complete kitchen setup in a thriving Fountain...
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E-2 Friendly Turnkey Sushi | OC | High Potential | Seller Financing
Asset Sale
Orange, CA
JAPANESE SUSHI RESTAURANT ASSET SALE - ORANGE COUNTY Established Japanese restaurant with sushi bar offering immediate turnkey opportunity in prime Orange County location. This 2,400 square foot...
Restaurant Asset Sale in Ontario, CA
Asset Sale
Ontario, CA
Excellent opportunity to acquire a well-equipped food establishment asset sale in the City of Ontario. This location is situated in a busy retail plaza alongside popular national and local food...
Motivated seller, open for negotiations, in High traffic Location
Asset Sale
West Hollywood, CA
TURNKEY RESTAURANT ASSET SALE - WEST HOLLYWOOD PRIME LOCATION Exceptional opportunity to acquire a fully built-out restaurant in the heart of West Hollywood, one of Los Angeles' most prestigious...
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Turnkey Pizza Restaurant + Large Weatherproof Beer Garden w/Fire Pits
Asset Sale
Oakland, CA
This is an amazing opportunity for a restaurant operator who seeks large outdoor seating and high volume production and sales. There's really no other restaurant in the greater area with this...
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Turn key Drive Thru with Property
$3,999,999
Thousand Palms, CA
Open House for All Vetted Buyers - THIS SUNDAY, 7AM - $50,000
Asset Sale
West Covina, CA
Fully Built-Out Restaurant/Café – Bring Your Concept! | NEW DIRECT LEASE **ASSET SALE & NEW DIRECT LEASE – TURNKEY RESTAURANT OPPORTUNITY** A signed NDA and proof of funds are required before the...
Skip the Build-Out. Plug & Play Your Own Concept!
Asset Sale
San Diego, CA
A rare 2nd-generation modern restaurant opportunity has hit the market in the heart of Mission Valley. This approximately ±1,250 SF space sits front-and-center in an anchored shopping center with a...
Ian Lashley
TLG Business Broker
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
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Turnkey Restaurant Opportunity in Hacienda Heights w/ Affordable Rent
Asset Sale
Hacienda Heights, CA
"Please inquire about this listing through the contact form. Upon request, a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) will be promptly emailed to you." #1044 Area: Hacienda Heights Asking Price:$150,000 Base...
Fully Built-Out Wellness Café in Prime Dana Point Location
Asset Sale
Dana Point, CA
Established and fully operational restaurant/café located in Downtown Dana Point. The asking price includes all furniture, fixtures, equipment, and inventory. The owners have invested approximately...
Asset Sale-Beautifully Built Out Lounge/Restaurant/Bar- DTLA (Type 47)
Asset Sale
Los Angeles, CA
Asset Sale for Beautifully Built out Bar/Lounge with Full Service Kitchen and Speakeasy. Formerly ProAbition DTLA. (15' Hood). City Parking Lot right next door. Enclosed outdoor Patio....
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Ojai Prime Turnkey Restaurant w/ABC#47
Asset Sale
Ojai, CA
PRIME TURNKEY RESTAURANT ASSET SALE - DOWNTOWN OJAI Exceptional opportunity to acquire a fully equipped, first-generation restaurant in downtown Ojai's coveted location adjacent to "The Arcade." This...
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Full-Service Restaurant with ABC Type 47 License – Asset Sale
Asset Sale
Salinas, CA
Excellent opportunity to acquire a well-established restaurant in a prime Salinas location. Family owned and operated for more than 15 years, this business has built a loyal customer base and...
Turnkey Restaurant & Bar with Type 47 Liquor License, Convertible
Asset Sale
El Sobrante, CA
Excellent opportunity to acquire a turnkey restaurant and bar through an asset sale in El Sobrante, California. Located on a major thoroughfare within a thriving residential and commercial...
Los Angeles County Playa Vista Restaurant & Bar, Asset Sale
Asset Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
Los Angeles County Playa Vista Restaurant & Bar, Asset Sale, Great Location & ABC Type 47 Hard Liquor License RRC# 5349 Asking Price: $130,000 Location: Los Angeles County Annual Revenue: $780,000...
Prime Sherman Oaks Restaurant W Beer & Wine Turnkey Opportunity
Asset Sale
Los Angeles, CA
Restaurant Asset Sale, Prime Sherman Oaks Location, Beer and Wine License Included This is a rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational, turnkey burger restaurant located in one of the most...
Premier Steak & Seafood Restaurant-Prime Monterey Peninsula Location
$1,495,000
Monterey, CA
Fully Remodeled Turnkey Pizza Parlor – Prime El Cerrito Location
Asset Sale
El Cerrito, CA
MS Real Estate Inc. presents an excellent asset-sale opportunity for a fully remodeled, turnkey pizza parlor located in a busy commercial shopping center along one of the most active stretches of San...
Former Domino's Pizza Restaurant for new take out or dining in
Asset Sale
Apple Valley, CA
Existing restaurant with over $150,000 improvements can be turned in to any take out or dining in restaurant in a short time Existing floor plan for take out and the proposed floor plan for dining in...
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Great Location in Newport Beach
Asset Sale
Newport Beach, CA
ASSET SALE - PRIME RESTAURANT LOCATION IN NEWPORT BEACH Exceptional opportunity to acquire restaurant assets in one of Orange County's most desirable dining destinations. This asset sale includes...
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Beverly Center Turnkey Equipped Restaurant Bar for Lease
Asset Sale
West Hollywood, CA
BEVERLY CENTER TURNKEY FULLY EQUIPPED RESTAURANT BAR FOR LEASE Premises: 5500' + 700' patio Monthly Rent: $7.50 psf All In Gross Parking: Valet & Public Parking Lease Term: 10 yr. Lease ABC License: 2...
Restaurant Opportunity in Prime Morro Bay Waterfront Location
Asset Sale
San Luis Obispo County, CA
Restaurant Opportunity in Prime Morro Bay Waterfront Location RRC#5291 Offered at $175,000 Location: San Luis Obispo County Annual Revenue: $1,230,770 Annual Cash Flow: Contact for Info Monthly...
Charming Restaurant & Bar with Type 47 ABC in Historic Mill Valley
Asset Sale
Marin County, CA
Charming Restaurant & Bar with Type 47 ABC in Historic Mill Valley Location – El Paseo RRC#5277 Asking Price: $179,000 Location: Marin County Annual Revenue: Contact for Info Annual Cash Flow: Contact...
Extremely RARE Opportunity in a top tier Shopping Center!
Asset Sale
San Ramon, CA
This asset sale presents a rare acquisition opportunity for a fully equipped restaurant space in a premier San Ramon shopping center. The turnkey facility features professional-grade infrastructure...
Tapioca Concept, 20+ Years. Loyal Customers. Prime Dublin Location
Asset Sale
Dublin, CA
The long-established tapioca drinks business has operated continuously under the same ownership since 2002 and is located in a highly desirable, high-traffic shopping center with excellent daily foot...
Turnkey Restaurant Space (2026 Build) – Asset Sale, Prime Food Court
Asset Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
AS-IS, ASSET SALE / NO NAME / NO MENU / CONVERT ONLY. Exceptional opportunity to acquire a newly constructed (2026) turnkey restaurant space located in a high-demand retail corridor. Currently...
Carmel-by-the-Sea Restaurant for Sale – Fully Built-Out
Asset Sale
Carmel, CA
Step into a beautifully built-out restaurant located in the scenic Carmel, California. Opened in 2022, this establishment has already earned a loyal following among both locals and tourists. Currently...
Dream of Owning a Bar? This is it!! Includes Real Estate & Apartment
$800,000
Marysville, CA
Swiss Restaurant Asset Sale – Great Carmel Location
Asset Sale
Carmel, CA
Here’s a great opportunity to acquire a fully equipped Swiss restaurant in the heart of The Barnyard Carmel, one of Carmel’s most popular shopping and dining destinations. Operating since 1995, this...
Dining & Cocktail -Hard Liquor License, Live Ent at Prime Location
Asset Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
AS-IS, ASSET SALE This full-service restaurant offers a casual yet sophisticated dining experience in a vibrant downtown environment with strong foot traffic driven by nearby hotels, events, and...
Prime Full-Service Restaurant for Lease in Big Bear Lake Village
Lease Only
Big Bear Lake, CA
An exceptional opportunity to lease one of Big Bear Lake’s most established full-service restaurants. Successfully operated for over 20 years, this highly visible property is located directly on Big...
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Restaurant Available -Best Location in Downtown Los Angeles
Lease Only
Los Angeles, CA
4000rsf restaurant available for rent, including a 450rsf mezzanine and 1100rsf basement where the walk-in refrigerator is located. Mezzanine and basement may be excluded from the lease. 40 beer taps....
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Newly Remodeled Modern Restaurant For Sale
Real Estate Only
Los Angeles, CA
This is a great opportunity to take over a beautifully remodeled restaurant in a busy North Hollywood location on Sherman Way. The space has been completely updated with a modern look, featuring high...
Hollywood Blvd Fully Equipped Restaurant!
Lease Only
Los Angeles, CA
2,250 Sq Ft of Fully Equipped Restaurant Space! (1,750 Floor Plus 500 Sq Ft Mezz Each) Prime Hollywood Boardwalk Location!! Across From the Famous Hollywood Wax Museum and Next to Ripley's Believe It...
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High-Visibility Sonoma County Restaurant | $775K Annual Sales
Sonoma County, CA
Encino Highly Profitable Turn Key Restaurant For Sale
Encino, CA
Michael Spilky
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Serving San Diego County, CA
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Very profitable Absentee run restaurant & full-bar lounge
California
"San Mateo Burlingame Snack Bar" — Turnkey Investment Opportunity
Burlingame, CA
Established Pizzeria in a Great Location!
$165,000
Monterey County, CA
Berkeley Restaurant with Multiple Revenue Channels
Berkeley, CA
"San Jose Evergreen" Authentic Ramen Japanese Restaurant Turn-Key
San Jose, CA
SBA Loan approved! Historic Cafe with Beer & Wine License
Vacaville, CA
Togo's Sandwich Franchise Sandwich Shop Opportunity
Stanislaus County, CA
Mediterranean Restaurant with Growth Potential
Ventura County, CA
Turnkey restaurant for sale with type 47 license
San Francisco, CA
Shawarma Shop!
Burbank, CA
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.
For more in-depth sales and profitability data see:
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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