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American Restaurants in CA For Sale

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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...

$150,000

EBITDA: $80,000

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$150,000

EBITDA: $80,000

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Woodbury Town Center, Irvine- Turn-Key Steakhouse & Grill for Sale

Irvine, CA

Location: Woodbury Town Center, Irvine, CA (Adjacent to Great Park Corridor) Premises: Expansive Freestanding Commercial Building with Dedicated Curb Appeal Anchor Synergy: High-Traffic Power Center...

$1,300,000

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$1,300,000

Motivated Seller: Turnkey Charcuterie Business

Visalia, CA

This is the deal serious buyers have been waiting for. A fully operational, staffed, and established charcuterie and catering business in Visalia, CA — now available at a significantly reduced price...

$119,000

$119,000

Exclusive Listing – KTV Hot Pot Restaurant Opportunity

San Francisco, CA

Turnkey restaurant featuring a complete KTV and hot pot setup with brand-new equipment throughout. 📐 Approximately 7,000 SF 💰 Current Base Rent: $10,800/Month 🎤 Private KTV Entertainment Setup 🍲...

$500,000

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$500,000

American BBQ Restautaurant with bar and R/E

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Corona, CA

This beloved American restaurantwith Bar 47 License Real Estate and Great View , represents more than just a business opportunity – it's a testament to the American dream realized through smoke,...

$4,300,000

EBITDA: $502,123

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$4,300,000

EBITDA: $502,123

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Pick Up Pizza Owner finance $44,000 down + inv. Nets $110,000 2025

Fresno County, CA

You can pick it up, call it in or order online. The store is well established. Present owner has a FT manger at $23.00 per hour. The store needs an owner/operator to reduce payroll and general...

$169,000

Cash Flow: $110,000

$169,000

Cash Flow: $110,000

Turnkey Award-Winning Restaurant | Recently Remodeled | NearWholeFoods

Sonoma County, CA

Confidential, turnkey restaurant located in a high-traffic West Sonoma County setting. This is an established concept with a loyal customer base, strong local recognition, and a clean, well-maintained...

$72,500

$72,500

Guy Fieri’s Chicken Guy! is a fast-casual restaurant

Napa County, CA

Chicken Guy American Canyon is a modern fast-casual restaurant concept associated with celebrity chef Guy Fieri, offering flavorful, hand-breaded chicken tenders, sandwiches, fries, and a wide...

$775,000

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$775,000

Turn key Drive Thru with Property

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Thousand Palms, CA

PRIME RESTAURANT REAL ESTATE OPPORTUNITY - THOUSAND PALMS, CA Exceptional freestanding restaurant property with drive-thru capability, strategically positioned off Interstate 10 in Riverside County....

$3,999,999

$3,999,999

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

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...

$1,495,000

$1,495,000

Wayback Burgers
Franchise

Available Nationwide

We have 180+ fast casual restaurants worldwide, a testament to our commitment to training and supporting our franchisees. Franchise with Wayback Burgers today!

$250,000

$250,000

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...

$800,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

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$800,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

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...

$220,000

$220,000

Restaurant for sale for a great price.

Dublin, CA

Turnkey Restaurant Location Available A rare opportunity to acquire fully operational restaurant. Location boast loyal customer base, above 4.5-star rating, and high-visibility storefront in...

$175,000

$175,000

Profitable Healthy Casual Restaurant in Prime Brentwood Location

Brentwood, CA

Rare Turnkey Business Opportunity in Brentwood's Premier Retail Destination Take advantage of the opportunity to own an established, profitable fast-casual restaurant located within one of East Contra...

$400,000

Cash Flow: $108,000

$400,000

Cash Flow: $108,000

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...

$12,000

Cash Flow: $108,000

$12,000

Cash Flow: $108,000

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Serving Los Angeles County, CA

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Turnkey Italian Restaurant with Bar and Full Liquor License!

Laguna Niguel, CA

Fantastic location in a Major Shopping Center with Great Visibility! Within the vibrant community of Laguna Niguel lies an exceptional restaurant with bar opportunity situated in a community shopping...

$299,000

$299,000

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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$599,000

$599,000

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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$275,000

$275,000

Historical Landmark Restaurant Business for sale!

Los Angeles, CA

For the first time in years, an opportunity is available to own one of Mission Hills' most recognizable barbecue restaurants. This established local landmark has built a loyal customer following over...

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$450,000

$450,000

Oscar's Restaurant, Bar & Live Entertainment

Palm Springs, CA

Located in the heart of downtown Palm Springs, Oscar’s Palm Springs presents a rare opportunity to own one of the desert’s most recognized dining, entertainment, drag shows, Sunday T- Dances and...

$2,200,000

$2,200,000

Church's Texas Chicken
Franchise

Available in California

QSR Multi-Unit Franchise Opportunity

$250,000

$250,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,115,007

Fully Built-Out Restaurant & Bar for Lease, $799K Key Money

San Joaquin County, CA

Picture yourself walking into your own fully operational restaurant and bar - no construction headaches, no permit delays, just keys in hand and ready to serve customers. This incredible 5,983 square...

$799,000

$799,000

Multi-Unit Panera Bread Portfolio Located in California

California

Rare opportunity to acquire a multi-unit Panera Bread® portfolio located in California. Panera is one of the nation’s most recognized fast-casual restaurant brands, with more than 2,200 bakery-cafés...

$13,495,000

$13,495,000

Cash Flow: $2,605,000

Restaurant and Bar with Beer Garden in Affluent Sacramento County Area

Sacramento County, CA

Restaurant and Bar with Beer Garden in Affluent Sacramento County Neighborhood RRC#5368 Asking Price: $695,000 Location: Sacramento County Annual Revenue: $2,380,453 Annual Cash Flow: Contact for Info...

$695,000

$695,000

Shangri-La Restaurant, Bar & OASIS is for sale! Outstanding Design

Fair Oaks, CA

Shangri-La Restaurant, Bar & OASIS is for sale! Outstanding Design, Charm and Strong Goodwill RRC#5361 Offered at $415,000 Location: Sacramento County Annual Revenue: $2,070,651 Annual Cash Flow:...

$415,000

$415,000

Profitable Foster's Freeze Opportunity/Property available

Fresno County, CA

Turnkey/Profitable Foster's Freeze Opportunity in Fresno County * Gross Annul sales range from $403,000 to $503,000 * Low rent of $2,500 a month or option to Purchase the property * Purchase price...

$299,000

$299,000

Cash Flow: $91,000

Low Rent Burger Restaurant in Fresno County

Fresno County, CA

Turnkey Independent Restaurant in Fresno County Asking price is $275K plus inventory Gross monthly sales are $60K to $75K Space is estimated up to 2,600 SF Rent is $3,765 a month Seller built out the...

$275,000

$275,000

Modern Restaurant On Burlingame Avenue

Burlingame, CA

Business Overview A rare opportunity to acquire a long-standing, highly profitable 2,900 sq. ft. restaurant situated in the heart of Burlingame Avenue—the Peninsula’s most affluent and sought-after...

$799,000

$799,000

Cash Flow: $328,102

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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$350,000

$350,000

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** *...

$129,000

$129,000

Cash Flow: $63,000

Diner with American & Mexican Classics Profitable and Busy!

Inglewood, CA

This Diner is a casual, family-oriented eatery in the city of Inglewood, Los Angeles County, CA that specializes in a diverse mix of American and Mexican comfort food. Known for using...

$179,999

$179,999

Cash Flow: $74,412

Toastique
Franchise

Available in California

Join one of the fastest-growing, most simple-to-run healthy fast-casual restaurants!

$300,000

$300,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $614,256

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...

$125,000

$125,000

Hamburger Shop in Riverside

Riverside, CA

Hamburger and American , Hispanic restaurant in Riverside . Over 20 years long established. Steady income. Large size has potential of explore business. Good corner location by across two main street....

$290,000

$290,000

Cash Flow: $240,000

Award-Winning Neighborhood BBQ Restaurant – Beer & Wine

Los Angeles County, CA

This well-established neighborhood BBQ restaurant has served its community for over 20 years and has been voted the area’s #1 BBQ restaurant for nine consecutive years. Located in a freestanding...

$299,888

$299,888

Cash Flow: $137,000

Cork Tree California Cuisine

Palm Desert, CA

A rare opportunity to acquire one of Palm Desert's premier fine dining restaurants. Cork Tree Restaurant is renowned for its outstanding California cuisine, award-worthy wine list, impeccable service,...

$675,000

$675,000

Cash Flow: $306,039

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...

$1,198,000

$1,198,000

Cash Flow: $304,130

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.

$400,000

$400,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $2,449,992

Absentee Turnkey Fast-Casual Restaurant $550K Sales - $900K+ Buildout

Riverside County, CA

Rare opportunity to acquire a fully operating, turnkey fast-casual restaurant for only $150,000, despite more than $900,000 invested in the original buildout, commercial kitchen, equipment,...

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $10,000

Great Business for Owner Operator

San Francisco, CA

Established American restaurant in San Francisco offering an exceptional owner-operator opportunity. This profitable establishment has built a strong foundation since opening in 2023, generating...

$150,000

$150,000

Baja Fresh for sale

Los Angeles, CA

Amazing opportunity for absentee and owner operator. With strong cash flow. Good location and perfect for first time owner. Easy to run....

$99,000

$99,000

Cash Flow: $150,000

Freestanding, profitable Fast Food at Signalized Corner in Fullerton

Fullerton, CA

Quick Serve Restaurant on a hard signalized corner at a very busy intersection. Large dining room, full kitchen. Mostly help run, the owner does not spend a lot of time there. Good cook line, back...

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$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $98,000

Full Service Casual Dining Restaurant on Main Street! - SC2261

California

Full Service Casual Dining Restaurant on Main Street! - SC2261 This Northern California Full-Service Casual Dining Restaurant is a California S Corporation and was started 2.5 years ago by the current...

$475,000

$475,000

Cash Flow: $200,000

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Established French Bakery/7 day-cafe

Los Angeles, CA

$944,000 - 2025 Gross Sales $375,000 - 2025 Seller's Discretionary Earnings Represents 40% profit margin Other years available for a qualified buyer after signing a Confidentiality agreement and...

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$825,000

$825,000

Cash Flow: $375,000

Jake's Palm Spring | Established Uptown Restaurant Business

Palm Springs, CA

BUSINESS SALE. A cornerstone of hospitality in Palm Springs, Jake's figures prominently in the restaurant landscape of Palm Springs, located in a highly desirable part of Palm Canyon Drive in a...

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$975,000

$975,000

Turnkey 7,000 SF Sonoma Restaurant | $2.3M–$3M+ Historical Sales

Sonoma County, CA

Rare opportunity to take over a fully equipped, approximately **7,000 SF freestanding restaurant in Sonoma Wine Country**. According to the owner, prior restaurant operations at this location...

$185,000

$185,000

Landmark Restaurant & Bar-Type 47 Liquor License/Patio-$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...

$1,149,000

$1,149,000

Cash Flow: $359,098

Established BBQ Restaurant and Catering Business for Sale

Truckee, CA

BBQ Restaurant and full service catering business established 19years. Location in beautiful Truckee Ca. a mountain town known for skiing, hiking, biking, golf, fishing, Donner Lake, 14mi from Lake...

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$275,000

$275,000

Cash Flow: $200,000

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!

$750,000

$750,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,883,846

Charming, turnkey, well established, Tea Room for sale in Lodi

Lodi, CA

Step into ownership of a beautifully established tea room known for its inviting atmosphere, curated tea selection, and loyal customer base. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational,...

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$100,000

$100,000

Well established coffee shop & cafe in high-traffic medical building

West Covina, CA

Established and profitable café located within a high-traffic medical office complex adjacent to Queen of the Valley Hospital in West Covina. Operating successfully for over six years, the business...

2

$175,000

$175,000

Cash Flow: $80,000

Prime Downtown SF FiDi Opportunity

San Francisco County, CA

Prime Downtown SF FiDi Opportunity RRC#5362 Offered at $99,000 Location: San Francisco County Annual Revenue: Contact for Info Annual Cash Flow: Contact for Info Monthly Rent: $5,750 + $2,612 (nnn)...

$99,000

$99,000

Established Breakfast/Lunch Restaurant with $98,784 Profit

San Luis Obispo County, CA

Established Breakfast/Lunch Restaurant with $98,784 Profit RRC#5357 Asking Price: $245,000 Location: San Luis Obispo County Annual Revenue: $812,000 Annual Cash Flow: Contact for Info Monthly...

$245,000

$245,000

Historic Boyle Heights Burger Rest. – ISO Next Steward of a Local Fave

Boyle Heights, CA

**Rare opportunity to acquire a long-established neighborhood restaurant with an existing name, proven menu, loyal following, and deep roots in the Boyle Heights community.** This is not a new concept...

$99,000

$99,000

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.

$75,000

$75,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $562,024

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 Analyzed183 922
Asking Price$350,000-
Reported Revenue$960,000 $2,226,735
Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings$138,206 $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
$195,000$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$559,147$84,000
Median$960,000$138,206
Upper Quartile$1,486,000$216,342

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 Quartile0.302.03
Median0.382.62
Upper Quartile0.553.55

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 $195,000 to well over $675,000.

How much do American Restaurants owners in California earn?

The median reported revenue of American Restaurants in California is $960,000 and owners earn a median of $138,206, 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 0.30 to 0.55, with a median of 0.38. Earning multiples range from 2.03 to 3.55, 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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