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American Restaurants in CA For Sale

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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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American BBQ Restautaurant with bar and R/E

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Riverside County, CA

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

$3,900,000

EBITDA: $412,821

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$3,900,000

EBITDA: $412,821

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Well Established Italian Restaurant with over 30 years in Business!

Laguna Niguel, CA

Within the vibrant community of Laguna Niguel lies an exceptional restaurant with bar opportunity situated in a community shopping center complemented by reputable anchors and in-line tenants. This...

$350,000

$350,000

Standalone Restaurant for Sale in Prime Chino Hills Location

Chino Hills, CA

Located in the heart of Chino Hills, this well-known Cantonese restaurant presents a rare opportunity to acquire a fully built-out, high-capacity dining establishment in one of the most desirable and...

$160,000

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$160,000

Michelin Guide Rated Full Service Restaurant Business For Sale

Alameda, CA

Since 2019 this restaurant has been serving patrons of Alameda and the East Bay with an incredible menu of meats, chicken and fish. The kitchen and restaurant were totally built from the ground up in...

$450,000

Cash Flow: $180,000

$450,000

Cash Flow: $180,000

Beach City Life Time Opportunity Make Big $$$

Orange County, CA

This offering is available to qualified buyers only. Prior to the release of confidential information , interested parties must provide a detailed personal and/or entity financial statement, proof of...

$1,900,000

Cash Flow: $650,000

$1,900,000

Cash Flow: $650,000

Mexican Food Drive Through Restaurant For Sale

Torrance, CA

Step into a turnkey Mexican restaurant opportunity that delivers immediate cash flow and lifestyle freedom in one of Torrance's most visible locations. This established community favorite generates...

$199,999

Cash Flow: $75,000

$199,999

Cash Flow: $75,000

Popular Mediterranean Fast-Casual Business

Orange County, CA

This is an opportunity to acquire a modern Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant franchise operating in Orange County, one of Southern California’s most desirable and affluent markets. Established in...

$875,000

$875,000

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

Prime Ventura Blvd Location | Type 47 Liquor License

Sherman Oaks, CA

Rare opportunity to acquire a 4,500 SF restaurant space with a Type 47 (full liquor) license located on one of the most active and desirable stretches of Ventura Boulevard in Sherman Oaks. The...

$299,000

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$299,000

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

Turnkey Charcuterie Business

Visalia, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire an established, turnkey specialty food and charcuterie franchise operating in Tulare County, California. The business focuses on elevated presentation and...

$119,000

$119,000

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...

$425,000

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$425,000

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...

$199,000

$199,000

High-Margin Franchise Dessert Business for Sale–Strong Cash Flow

Folsom, CA

Devil & Angel is a highly profitable, quick-service franchise dessert concept located in one of the most desirable shopping destinations in the area. Scalable business with strong financial...

$400,000

EBITDA: $175,000

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$400,000

EBITDA: $175,000

Annie L Adjchavanich

Secret HQ, Inc.

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

Secret HQ, Inc is boutique California real estate brokerage specializing in second generation restaurant and bar business opportunities (ABC Type 41, 47, 48). Pizza, donut/dessert, bakery, ice cream, coffee, juice, boba and cafe spaces are our specialty. Beauty, wellness, nail salons, hair salons, spa businesses.

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Landmark Restaurant property in Ojai, California

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Ojai, CA

LANDMARK RESTAURANT PROPERTY IN OJAI, CALIFORNIA Prime commercial real estate opportunity featuring two turn-key operating businesses generating $2.2 million in annual revenue. This exceptional...

$3,975,000

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$3,975,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

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

Teriyaki madness

Pleasanton, CA

The Outstanding Operators program highlights brands that are getting creative with their off-premises approach. TMAD made the list by investing early in tech, digital ordering, and customer experience...

$1,100,000

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$1,100,000

Santa Monica Restaurant/ Busy Breakfast Spot Beer & Wine Prime Area

Santa Monica, CA

Currently open for breakfast and lunch only, with strong potential for a new owner to expand into dinner service, delivery, and catering. The restaurant is generating $2,000,000 in 2025 gross sales...

$1,050,000

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$1,050,000

Turnkey Coastal San Diego Restaurant | $1M Revenue | Beer & Wine

San Diego, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, turnkey restaurant for sale in a highly desirable coastal community of San Diego. Generating approximately $1M in annual revenue over the past...

$175,000

$175,000

Cash Flow: $64,277

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

Turnkey Full-Service Indian Restaurant in Prime Walnut Creek Location

Walnut Creek, CA

Methi 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 visibility,...

$275,000

$275,000

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...

$1,400,000

$1,400,000

Established Carl’s Jr. Multi-Unit Opportunity – California

Sonora, CA

A rare opportunity to acquire two established Carl’s Jr.® franchise locations in high-visibility, high-traffic areas of Northern California. These well-positioned restaurants offer strong brand...

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

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

3 Unit Carl's Jr. Franchise Opportunity

Santa Clara County, CA

This established franchise opportunity presents a three-unit Carl's Jr. restaurant package strategically located within close proximity to each other. The business represents a proven quick-service...

$3,200,000

$3,200,000

Cash Flow: $605,000

Stellar Santa Clarita Valley Restaurant & Bar-Type 47/Patios-$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

2 Premier Desert Locations-Restaurant & Bar + Bakery Cafe -$6.7M Sales

Riverside County, CA

2 Premier Locations | Palm Springs Area | $6.7M Annual Revenue Restaurant & Bar w/Full Liquor & Patio + a Bakery Cafe An exceptional opportunity to acquire a highly profitable, award-winning...

$2,400,000

$2,400,000

Cash Flow: $746,143

Takeout Pizza Franchise! Excellent Location!

Stockton, CA

This is a well established Papa Murphy's franchise for sale. $441,405.02 in gross sales for 2025!! It is located in Stockton, Ca. Pizza Restaurant is located on a high profile corner across from the...

$45,000

$45,000

49 Carl’s Jr. Franchises - Bankruptcy Sale

Los Angeles County, CA

National Franchise Sales (NFS) has been engaged to manage the marketing and sale process for 49 Carl’s Jr. restaurant locations operated by Sun Gir Incorporated and affiliated entities as part of an...

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $7,900,000

Established Award-Winning BBQ Franchise Restaurant | Turnkey | Duarte

Duarte, CA

Here's what you need to know upfront: we'll need you to sign an NDA before sharing the detailed financials and exact location. You'll also need proof of funds ready, and the franchisor will want to...

$325,000

$325,000

Established Downtown Restaurant

Vacaville, CA

ESTABLISHED DOWNTOWN RESTAURANT - NAPA VALLEY STYLE This premier American restaurant in Vacaville's downtown core represents an exceptional acquisition opportunity for investors seeking a profitable,...

$510,000

$510,000

Cash Flow: $125,000

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...

$185,000

$185,000

Turnkey Restaurant – Montebello, CA | Perfect for NEW CONCEPT | BRAND

Montebello, CA

Legend Hot Chicken in Montebello presents a rare turnkey opportunity for an operator seeking a modern, fully built-out restaurant space in a high-traffic corridor just off the 60 Freeway. With 1,903...

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$36,000

$36,000

Neighborhood Sports Bar with Patio

Sacramento County, CA

We are pleased to offer this popular established Neighborhood Sports Bar with a great casual vibe. Patrons count this welcoming bar as a favorite place to meet friends for Happy Hour or to catch a Big...

$199,000

$199,000

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

RARE Folsom Restaurant Opportunity – Don’t Miss This One!

Folsom, CA

Turnkey Fast Casual Restaurant | Folsom, CA Folsom is one of the Sacramento region's most affluent markets — and this fully built-out restaurant is your entry point into it without the startup pain....

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$124,000

$124,000

Established Juice Bar Franchise For Sale | Marin County, CA

Marin County, CA

Great chance to own a well-known juice bar franchise in a busy Marin County shopping center, just 30 miles from San Francisco. Located in one of Northern California's most affluent, health-conscious...

$279,000

$279,000

Cash Flow: $78,335

Priced to Sell - Well-Established Pizzaria with ABC License!

Sacramento County, CA

Imagine walking into a pizza restaurant where everyone knows your name – that's exactly what you'll find with this beloved community gem in Sacramento County. This isn't just another pizza place; it's...

$159,000

$159,000

Cash Flow: $55,000

High-Traffic Japanese Restaurant Business for Sale

Los Angeles, CA

Established Japanese sushi restaurant in prime Sun Valley location offers exceptional investment opportunity. This corner unit benefits from high visibility positioning near Burbank Airport and major...

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$90,000

$90,000

Shailendra Gupta, MBA, PhD

Transworld Business Advisors of Fremont

Serving Alameda County, CA

Founded in 1979, Transworld Business Advisors is the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses, mergers and acquisitions, and franchises. We have nearly 300 offices around the globe and have sold thousands of business in almost every industry.

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High-Traffic Togo’s Franchise For Sale

Orange County, CA

Well-established Togo’s franchise located in a high-traffic regional shopping center with strong daily consumer activity and excellent visibility. The surrounding area features a healthy mix of...

$195,000

$195,000

Cash Flow: $79,826

Big Bear Lake's Best Deli

Big Bear, CA

Welcome to the finest deli in Big Bear Lake. Located at the entrance to the Big Bear Lake Village, The Old German Deli has been serving the residents and tourists of Big Bear Lake mouth watering...

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$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $60,000

Established 5-Unit Subway Portfolio | Los Angeles County

Los Angeles County, CA

Established 5-unit Subway portfolio located throughout Los Angeles County featuring a strong mix of in-line and end-cap locations in high-density retail corridors. The portfolio benefits from an...

$1,125,000

$1,125,000

EBITDA: $360,000

Restaurant Greater Palm Springs Area

Palm Springs, CA

Restaurant is centrally located in the greater Palm Springs area with close proximity to surrounding Desert Cities. A favorite place for locals and visitors to enjoy delicious food, craft beers, wine...

$550,000

$550,000

Cash Flow: $130,000

Established Restaurant Truckee, CA | $180K SDE

Sacramento County, CA

Well-established full-service restaurant with over 20 years of operating history in a premier Tahoe market. The business benefits from a strong local following combined with consistent tourist traffic...

$399,000

$399,000

Cash Flow: $179,657

High-Profit Chinese Noodle House in Prime South Coast Metro

Santa Ana, CA

This is a premier opportunity to acquire a high-performing, turnkey Chinese Noodle House located in the heart of the South Coast Metro district. Situated in a dominant, Target-anchored shopping...

$300,000

$300,000

Cash Flow: $185,000

Temecula's Go-To spot in a prime location with a drive through

Temecula, CA

Cali Kabob presents a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, family-owned Middle Eastern restaurant in one of Temecula’s most desirable and rapidly growing trade areas. Rooted in over a...

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$299,000

$299,000

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

Prime Gaslamp Quarter Pizzeria – Turnkey Restaurant in San Diego's Hot

San Diego, CA

Prime Turnkey Pizzeria in the Epicenter of San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter – Ideal for Any Restaurant Concept! For sale: A fully equipped, operational pizzeria at 732 4th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 – right...

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$100,000

$100,000

Cash Flow: $70,000

Profitable Restaurant & Bar with Catering

Sacramento County, CA

Here’s your opportunity to own a profitable BBQ Restaurant with Full Liquor Bar in a desirable Sacramento community. This Restaurant is the kind of place where friends meet for some great BBQ & brews...

$379,000

$379,000

Cash Flow: $154,000

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)
Number of Businesses Analyzed186
Asking Price$392,000
Reported Revenue$1,000,000
Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings$150,000
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.

Asking Price

Lower QuartileMedianUpper Quartile
$234,000$392,000$780,000

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$600,000$90,250
Median$1,000,000$150,000
Upper Quartile$1,756,250$262,624

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 Quartile0.302.11
Median0.392.69
Upper Quartile0.583.50

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 $392,000, though prices range from under $234,000 to well over $780,000.

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 $150,000, 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 0.30 to 0.58, with a median of 0.39. Earning multiples range from 2.11 to 3.50, with the median at 2.69. This means the typical American Restaurant in California may ask for around 0.39 times its annual revenue, and 2.69 times its annual owner earnings.

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