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American Restaurants For Sale in California

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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...

$299,900

$299,900

Franchise Restaurant & Full Bar for Sale – Riverside County, CA

Riverside County, CA

Franchise Restaurant & Full Bar for Sale – Riverside County, CA Asking Price: $1,800,000+ (includes furniture & equipment) Easy to Run. Full training Available. Location: Riverside County, California...

$1,800,000

$1,800,000

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:...

$549,000

$549,000

Quick Service Burger Restaurant - North County

San Diego County, CA

Quick-service restaurant for sale in North County. This offering provides the opportunity to acquire the existing restaurant in an established coastal location. The site has operated as a restaurant...

$229,000

$229,000

Valley Village Restaurant

Valley Village, CA

An incredible turn-key opportunity to acquire a beloved neighborhood fixture and classic Japanese sushi establishment located in the heart of Valley Village. Nestled in a busy Laurel Canyon Boulevard...

$160,000

$160,000

Popular & Profitable Sonoma County Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Restaurant

Sonoma County, CA

Popular & Profitable Sonoma County Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Restaurant for Sale. Elevated Diner Vibes! RRC#5354 Asking Price: $525,000 Location: Sonoma County Annual Revenue: $ 2,037,917 Annual Cash...

$525,000

$525,000

Absentee owned restaurant with ABC 47 license

Long Beach, CA

This turnkey, absentee-owned operation delivers impressive financial and low owner involvement, making it ideal for investors, multi-unit operators, or semi-absentee buyers seeking reliable cash flow...

$595,000

$595,000

Cash Flow: $285,000

Profitable Manager-Run Fast Casual Restaurant in Affluent Coastal Mrkt

Los Angeles, CA

Pacific Edge Partners is pleased to present the confidential sale of an established fast-casual restaurant serving an affluent coastal Los Angeles County community. The restaurant has operated as part...

$440,000

$440,000

High-Volume Manager-Run Fast Casual Restaurant by Major LA University

Los Angeles, CA

Pacific Edge Partners is pleased to present the confidential sale of an established fast-casual restaurant operating in a dense and highly desirable West Los Angeles trade area near a major...

$810,000

$810,000

Popular Gourmet Burger & Beer Restaurant – Prime Downtown Location

Camarillo, CA

HIGH-VOLUME Gourmet Burger Restaurant With Beer and Wine Business For Sale. Located In Ventura County Ca. Are you ready to sink your teeth into a delicious business opportunity? Look no further than...

$279,000

$279,000

Cash Flow: $137,000

"Daly City" $Million dollar restaurant opportunity - Serramonte Center

Daly City, CA

A prime restaurant property is available for immediate acquisition in Daly City. Located in the popular and premium Serramonte Center, this fully equipped space offers a strategic platform for...

$399,000

$399,000

Fashion Bakery + Experiential Retail - A First in San Francisco

San Francisco, CA

We are representing a premier, founder-led lifestyle brand that has successfully engineered a high-performance "Scent & Savory" ecosystem. Situated in a landmark historic building within San...

$1,100,000

$1,100,000

Cash Flow: $359,937

Prime Corner in Beverly Hills- Turnkey Restaurant, Bar or Retail Space

Beverly Hills, CA

TURN KEY Non-Hooded RESTAURANT/CAFE/BAR OPPORTUNITY | Beverly Hills Rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully designed, turnkey restaurant in the heart of Beverly Hills. Located on a highly visible...

$550,000

$550,000

Dream Restaurant Opportunity!

$95,000 - Nevada County, CA

$95,000

Nevada County, CA

Top-Performing Deli Delicious Franchise – 13+ Years of Proven Success

Fresno, CA

Incredible opportunity to acquire one of Fresno County’s most established and high-performing Deli Delicious franchise locations. Operating successfully for more than 13 years, this well-established...

$365,000

$365,000

Cash Flow: $140,000

Profitable and Highly Rated Sushi Restaurant (SDE 180+)

San Diego, CA

This well-known Japanese Sushi restaurant, which holds a Beer and Wine License, is located in a prime, high-traffic shopping center anchored by major national retail and grocery store brand. The...

$549,000

$549,000

Cash Flow: $183,054

Scott Weavil

Sierra Pacific Partners

Serving Sacramento County, CA

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Highly-Rated Breakfast & Lunch Café So. Placer County

Placer County, CA

Highly Rated Breakfast & Lunch Café — South Placer County / Greater Sacramento Region A rare opportunity to acquire an established breakfast-and-lunch café with a loyal local following, strong online...

$179,000

$179,000

Cash Flow: $50,523

47 License-Great Area-Well Designed-Good Volume-Keep Or Change Menu

San Diego, CA

Outstanding Restaurant for Sale in San Diego! Keep current name and concept or bring your own name and menu. Either way it's a Rare Opportunity in this bustling Point Loma Shopping Center Turnkey...

$249,999

$249,999

Well Known Korean style taste Fried Chicken Restaurant in K-Town LA

Los Angeles, CA

Korean Food and Chicken with K-pop Style youngster's food 1680 SF Beer and Wine License in the Korea Town...

$150,000

$150,000

Turnkey Downtown Restaurant

Santa Barbara, CA

This established, full-service restaurant is located within a busy downtown dining district in the desirable Santa Barbara market. The restaurant includes a fully equipped commercial kitchen and...

$199,000

$199,000

Mediterranean-seafood Restaurant only Opens 28 Hours a Week

Thousand Oaks, CA

Established Mediterranean seafood restaurant operating since 1992, representing over three decades of continuous operation and market presence in Thousand Oaks. The business maintains a strategic...

$195,000

$195,000

Cash Flow: $90,000

Your Concept Your Opportunity

San Mateo County, CA

There, on the sun-drenched corner, stands 4,700 square feet of pure possibility—walls of glass from floor to ceiling, drinking in California light like a ’47 Cheval Blanc takes in candlelight. Every...

$499,000

$499,000

Highly Regarded Taproom/Restaurant – RE Available

California

A purpose-built, creek-side hospitality destination in California's Sierra Foothill wine country featuring over $1.1 million in annual revenue, a 6,655-square-foot facility, extensive outdoor...

$500,000

$500,000

Cash Flow: $29,238

Turnkey Full Service Restaurant & Bar

Sacramento, CA

Located in the heart of Midtown Sacramento, this is a fully equipped, modern space with commercial equipment. An established presence in a vibrant dining district, offering a turnkey opportunity for...

$299,000

$299,000

Downtown Walnut Creek Restaurant Buildings for Sale!

Walnut Creek, CA

Walnut Creek, CA

Steven Mesita

AYANA RETAIL

Sandwich Franchise Restaurant

Pleasanton, CA

Description: This restaurant is part of a rapidly expanding California-based franchise with over 100 locations across multiple states, recognized for its premium ingredients, authentic sourdough...

$299,000

$299,000

Newly Built Second-Gen Livermore Restaurant Space – Corner Location

Alameda County, CA

Newly Built Second-Gen Livermore Restaurant Space – Corner Location with 30-Seat Patio and Low Rent RRC#5348 Asking Price: $249,000 Location: Contra Costa County Annual Revenue: Contact for Info...

$249,000

$249,000

Sizzler Franchise - Beer & Wine -Well Established -San Fernando Valley

Los Angeles County, CA

Sizzler Franchise, well-established, short hours, 100% absentee owned and 100% employee operated, desirable and upscale community of San Fernando Valley. Please note, that this franchisee is located...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $166,344

Mediterranean Restaurant | Prime San Fernando Location | Cash Flow +

San Fernando, CA

Well-established Mediterranean restaurant available in one of the most desirable locations in the City of San Fernando. This is a true turnkey opportunity with a loyal customer base, excellent online...

$285,000

$285,000

Cash Flow: $185,000

Fully Equipped Restaurant

Fresno, CA

Established in 2016. Approximately 30 indoor seats. The kitchen is fully equipped with a commercial kitchen hood and Ansul fire suppression system. Serving food and specialty drinks. Not a franchise....

$120,000

$120,000

Multi-Unit Fast-Casual Restaurant | Strong Six Figure Net Cash Flow

Los Angeles, CA

Pacific Edge Partners is pleased to present the confidential sale of an established multi-unit fast-casual restaurant platform operating for the past 10 years in two premier Los Angeles County trade...

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

Poke Shop in the Heart of Glendale!

Glendale, CA

Invest today in a rare opportunity to own a fully operational poke restaurant in the heart of Glendale. This established poke house is perfectly positioned near major shopping, dining, and...

$300,000

$300,000

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...

$225,000

$225,000

Traditional ,Long -established Brunch restaurant and real estate sale

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Los Angeles County, CA

Free Standing 3248SF Building ,21447 SF LOT Over 75 Cars Parking Space High Ceiling Cute Single building Built in 1963...

$2,650,000

$2,650,000

Cash Flow: $200,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Turnkey Restaurant, Bar & Real Estate- Trinity Mountains -$1.1M Sales

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Trinity County, CA

ASKING PRICE $650,000 GROSS REVENUE $1,022,721 CASH FLOW / SDE $76,000+ BUSINESS DESCRIPTION This is a rare find — a fully operating restaurant and bar where the real estate is included in the sale....

$650,000

$650,000

Cash Flow: $76,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Busy Restaurant close to Beach on main street PRICE REDUCED

San Clemente, CA

Imagine running your dream restaurant just minutes from the beautiful San Clemente beach! This turnkey opportunity sits on one of the busiest streets in town, where foot traffic flows naturally and...

$195,000

$195,000

Iconic Amazing Corner Location Restaurant & Bar

Los Angeles County, CA

Amazing corner location with high traffic counts and great visibility. Freestanding Restaurant and Bar Business. Business established for Decades with the same Owner for 35 years. This special...

$350,000

$350,000

Catering Business for Sale - Weddings, Corporate & Private Events

San Diego County, CA

Profitable catering company specializing in weddings & corporate events I $120K SDE I 70+ events/year I $140K+ booked pipeline I Preferred venue relationships I Low overhead & scalable. Established...

$240,000

$240,000

Cash Flow: $120,382

Mountain Mike's Pizza Franchise for sale in Merced County

Merced County, CA

For sale in Merced County, California, is a Mountain Mike's Pizza business. This is a well-established operation that runs smoothly even without much seller involvement. The business functions as both...

$649,000

$649,000

Chicken shop

Hemet, CA

Good opportunity to take over store with clients already established. Owner can work for more income or have employees run it....

$300,000

$300,000

High-volume dual-brand fast-casual franchise, newer build out

Los Angeles County, CA

Great opportunity for a restaurateur to purchase this high-volume dual-brand fast-casual franchise restaurant. This restaurant has strong potential, supported by a strong reputation with products that...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $80,000

Commercial Catering Kitchen with Low Rent and Sublease Income

Napa County, CA

Commercial Catering Kitchen with Low Rent and Sublease Income + Optional Profitable Food Brand RRC#5346 Asking Price: $225,000 Location: Napa County Annual Revenue: $420,000 Annual Cash Flow: Contact...

$225,000

$225,000

Rare restaurant and bar opportunity in prime downtown Hermosa Beach

Hermosa Beach, CA

Popular fully equipped restaurant with a Type 47 ABC license located at the heart of downtown Hermosa Beach by the beaches and strand. Arguably, one of the best locations in all of Southern...

$500,000

$500,000

Profitable Pacific Beach Restaurant w/ Beer & Wine License

San Diego, CA

Profitable restaurant for sale in Pacific Beachwith extremely rare existing beer and wine license. Prime location in one of San Diego’s most desirable dining destinations. Excellent online reputation...

$395,000

$395,000

Cash Flow: $169,000

Andre Gulmesoff

California Business Ventures

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

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"Prime Burlingame Downtown" High Volume Legacy Business Opportunity!

Burlingame, CA

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Rare opportunity to acquire a landmark Peninsula restaurant serving the Burlingame community for many years. This well-established legacy business occupies a prime location along...

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

"SF Richmond District" Low Rent Legacy Restaurant Ready for New Owner!

San Francisco, CA

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Exceptional opportunity to acquire a long-established neighborhood café located in San Francisco's highly desirable Outer Richmond District. Operating continuously since 1985 and...

$200,000

$200,000

Classic 60's Drive-Inn Own the Real Estate with the Business

Quincy, CA

Iconic Polka Dot Drive Inn For Sale - Real Estate SBA Ready. Put the fun back into business with this iconic roadside hamburger drive-in! Located o in Quincy, California, the Polka Dot Drive Inn has...

$349,000

$349,000

Popular Charcuterie Business for Sale!

Los Gatos, CA

Overview This is a well-established boutique charcuterie and catering business based in Los Gatos, CA, known for beautifully curated boards and elevated presentation. The brand has built a loyal...

$75,000

$75,000

High-Volume All-American Eatery: $200K+ Gross Sales w/ Local Following

Rio Linda, CA

An incredible opportunity to own a highly profitable, deeply rooted neighborhood staple in the heart of Rio Linda. Original Granite is an established, family-operated "mom-and-pop" fast-casual stand...

$100,000

$100,000

Hermosa Beach Better For You Food Service Chain

Hermosa Beach, CA

This Hermosa Beach food service chain boasts some of the most prime, high traffic real estate in some of the area’s most famed beach. The feel good “better for you” concept was created with the...

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Cash Flow: $335,950

Immaculate, Newly Remodeled Quick Service Restaurant With Type 1 Hood

Santa Clara County, CA

Immaculate, Newly Remodeled Quick Service Restaurant With Type 1 Hood and Display Kitchen RRC#5345 Offered at $162,000 Location: Santa Clara County Annual Revenue: Contact for Info Annual Cash Flow:...

$162,000

$162,000

South Bay Better For You Food Service Chain

Redondo Beach, CA

This Los Angeles Area food service chain boasts some of the most prime, high traffic real estate in some of the area’s most famed beach cities in between Santa Monica and Redondo Beach. The feel good...

$1,900,000

$1,900,000

Cash Flow: $335,950

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 Analyzed182 922
Asking Price$354,500-
Reported Revenue$967,752 $2,226,735
Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings$139,093 $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 QuartileMedianUpper Quartile
$182,250$354,500$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$559,185$83,197
Median$967,752$139,093
Upper Quartile$1,491,812$217,684

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 Quartile0.291.99
Median0.372.63
Upper Quartile0.553.56

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 $354,500, though prices range from under $182,250 to well over $690,000.

How much do American Restaurants owners in California earn?

The median reported revenue of American Restaurants in California is $967,752 and owners earn a median of $139,093, 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 0.55, with a median of 0.37. Earning multiples range from 1.99 to 3.56, with the median at 2.63. This means the typical American Restaurant in California may ask for around 0.37 times its annual revenue, and 2.63 times its annual owner earnings.

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