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American Restaurants For Sale in California

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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...

$179,000

$179,000

Cash Flow: $101,164

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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...

$525,000

$525,000

Cash Flow: $200,000

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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...

$249,000

$249,000

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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...

$485,000

$485,000

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...

$75,000

$75,000

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...

$1,400,000

$1,400,000

Cash Flow: $355,127

Jamba - 3 units near Riverside, CA

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...

$399,000

$399,000

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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$695,000

$695,000

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...

$288,888

$288,888

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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$800,000

$800,000

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...

$229,000

$229,000

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...

$899,000

$899,000

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...

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

Cash Flow: $385,000

Turn key Drive Thru with Property

$3,999,999 - Thousand Palms, CA

$3,999,999

Thousand Palms, CA

Asset sale only- Fully built out restaurant for sale in Sausalito
Asset Sale

Sausalito, CA

Over 1400 SF Type 1 Hood Installed Walk-In Cooler Walk-In Freezer Prep Table, Steamer, Cooler and More Equipment Spacious Kitchen and Food Preparation Area Existing Restaurant Infrastructure...

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$188,888

$188,888

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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$110,000

$110,000

Jeff & Linda Nyman

First Choice Business Brokers

Serving Orange County, CA

Since 1994 First Choice Business Brokers Las Vegas has created successful Business Sale Transactions by: - A consultive approach with both Buyer and Seller from valuation through transfer of ownership, always creating a win-win outcome. - Negotiating between Buyer and Seller by keeping their end goal in mind which is a smooth transition of ownership with terms that are acceptable to both. - Facilitating the sale by being a conduit of information between Buyer and Seller. - Navigating the process between Buyer, Seller, Closing Entity and Lenders. We listen, apply our knowledge, and prioritize your needs. From inquiry to close we are committed to confidentially serving our clients. If you're looking to buy or sell a business, don't settle for anything less than our professional, experienced business intermediaries. Business owners, when it is time to reap the rewards of your years of hard work, plan to enhance your business' value with effective pre-sale planning , market positioning and optimized deal structure. Your approach to selling your business will determine your legacy. Our passionate team of professionals and our comprehensive processes will get the job done.

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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...

$150,000

$150,000

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...

$125,000

$125,000

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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$199,000

$199,000

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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$330,000

$330,000

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...

$50,000

$50,000

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...

$95,000

$95,000

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...

$150,000

$150,000

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...

$99,000

$99,000

Dream of Owning a Bar? This is it!! Includes Real Estate & Apartment

$800,000 - Marysville, CA

$800,000

Marysville, CA

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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$195,000

$195,000

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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$275,000

$275,000

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...

$299,000

$299,000

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...

$149,900

$149,900

Price Reduced to $130,000 Los Angeles County Playa Vista Restaurant
Asset Sale

Los Angeles County, CA

Price Reduced to $130,000 Los Angeles County Playa Vista Restaurant & Bar, Asset Sale, ABC Type 47 Hard Liquor License. RRC# 5349 Asking Price: $130,000 Location: Los Angeles County Annual Revenue:...

$130,000

$130,000

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...

$250,000

$250,000

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...

$179,888

$179,888

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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$25,000

$25,000

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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$50,000

$50,000

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...

$250,000

$250,000

Established Pizzeria in a Great Location!

$165,000 - Monterey County, CA

$165,000

Monterey County, CA

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...

$175,000

$175,000

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...

$179,000

$179,000

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...

$275,000

$275,000

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...

$99,888

$99,888

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...

$79,000

$79,000

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...

$179,000

$179,000

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...

$125,000

$125,000

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...

$465,000

$465,000

Dehlan Group

Dehlan Group

Serving Fresno County, CA

Dehlan Group, selling California one business at a time.

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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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Restaurant for sale for a great price.

$175,000 - Dublin, CA

$175,000

Dublin, CA

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...

$250,000

$250,000

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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Open and running freestanding restaurant rebranding opportunity

San Bernardino County, CA

Rare opportunity to acquire a restaurant currently making $1.6 million is sales for just the price of the assets at $199,000. Free standing restaurant on a busy intersection near the 215/15/10 fwy’s...

$199,000

$199,000

American Woodfire Grill & BBQ restaurant in Contra Costa cou for sale

Pinole, CA

Over 25 years established restaurant under the same ownership. 2600 sq ft Rent $12,000 include water bill and prop. tax Free standing building with parking lot All ADA access and 2 ADA bathroom. Big...

$250,000

$250,000

Turnkey Breakfast & Lunch Staple with 41-Year Trac

Placer County, CA

An incredible opportunity to acquire a highly popular, well-established breakfast and lunch spot with a rich 41-year history in the community. Known for its warm, homey atmosphere, generous portions,...

$200,000

$200,000

Cash Flow: $43,480

Luna Steakhouse

North Hollywood, CA

Luna Steakhouse represents an established American restaurant operation located in North Hollywood, Alameda County. The restaurant maintains a proven operational history with over one year of...

$250,000

$250,000

Encino Highly Profitable Turn Key Restaurant For Sale

Encino, CA

Premises: Approx. 6500' Monthly Rent: $22,200 per mo. + nnn Parking: Shopping Center Parking Lease Term: 15 yr. Lease Annual Gross Sales: $4,300,000 -- Net Profit: $410,000 ABC License: Beer and Wine...

$575,000

$575,000

Cash Flow: $410,000

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 Analyzed188 922
Asking Price$350,000-
Reported Revenue$958,676 $2,226,735
Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings$137,000 $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 QuartileMedianUpper Quartile
$179,000$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.

BoundRevenueSeller’s Discretionary Earnings
Lower Quartile$550,000$83,397
Median$958,676$137,000
Upper Quartile$1,476,154$210,000

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.

BoundRevenue MultipleEarnings Multiple
Lower Quartile0.291.93
Median0.362.62
Upper Quartile0.543.57

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 $179,000 to well over $675,000.

How much do American Restaurants owners in California earn?

The median reported revenue of American Restaurants in California is $958,676 and owners earn a median of $137,000, 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 0.54, with a median of 0.36. Earning multiples range from 1.93 to 3.57, with the median at 2.62. This means the typical American Restaurant in California may ask for around 0.36 times its annual revenue, and 2.62 times its annual owner earnings.

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