Bakersfield, CA
Established for over 23 years. Present absentee owner over 4 years. This store does not have a full time manager. Labor costs are running over 5% higher than they should be. Sales for 2025 were...
Cash Flow: $122,000
American Restaurants in CA For Sale
Pizza To Go Gross $535,959 Owner Finance $60,000 Down Low rent
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...
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...
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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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...
EBITDA: $422,821
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Established Stir It Up Coffeehouse & Cafe
Spring Valley, CA
STIR IT UP COFFEEHOUSE & CAFE - PROFITABLE SPRING VALLEY INVESTMENT Thriving coffeehouse and cafe in Spring Valley delivering $300,000 annual revenue with exceptional growth potential. Established in...
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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...
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...
Cash Flow: $108,000
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...
Life Time Oppurtunity $3,000,000 Build. A STEAL @ $1,195000
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...
Cash Flow: $650,000
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.
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...
Cash Flow: $120,000
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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...
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...
EBITDA: $80,000
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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...
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Franchise Sub Sandwich Shop Established 20+ years!
South Lake Tahoe, CA
GREAT PRICE! Current owner lives hours away and cannot keep an eye on his shop and it shows! Labor is 42%!! Another Owner Operator with the same Franchise runs 21% Labor. That could be a potential...
Cash Flow: $99,000
Greg Carpenter
Horizon M&A Advisors
Serving Santa Clara County, CA
When it is time to sell your business, what is important to you? Of course,getting the best price and terms, but also confidentiality, professional management of the process, avoiding risks by thorough preparation, selling to the buyer who will most likely succeed in growing the business, preserving the legacy of the business you have established, and more, are probably important to you. At Horizon M&A Advisors, we focus on putting your interestes first. Our experienced agents have sold hundreds of businesses. Several have owned businesses or have had careers as professional advisors in accounting, tax, and consulting. We have held management positions in public companies and private companies to lead teams of marketing, sales, manufacturing and other functions. We will understand your business and prioritize your requirements. Horizon M&A Advisors serves sellers of middle market businesses with revenues of $5 million to $100 million and sellers of smaller businesses that are suitable for addon acquisitions by larger firms. We serve institutional buyers including public companies, private equity and privately held companies. We specialize in manufacturing (especially precision sheetmetal and machining), building maintenance services and contracting service businesses such as HVAC, Plumbing, etc., but we are generalists and are capable of selling any type of business. We have sold everything from software, high-tech testing and contract manufacturing to service and distribution businesses. We have substantial research resources that enable us to study any industry quickly.
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Franchised Sub Sandwich Shop For Sale! Great Location!
Contra Costa County, CA
LOW PRICE! Keep it as a Franchise or turn it private!! All equipment is there and in great condition! Great visible location! This shop needs an OWNER OPERATOR! Current Owner is Absentee and not...
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...
Cash Flow: $64,277
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...
Cash Flow: $359,937
Cheesesteak & Wing Shop
Roseville, CA
long established restaurant , made to order burgers, wings , cheesesteaks, salads, subs , large patio , free standing building etc... beer and wine --- tvs...
Cash Flow: $75,000
Established 5000sqft Restaurant with Full Bar
Big Bear Lake, CA
Confidential bar + restaurant opportunity — Big Bear Lake, CA Well-established bar and restaurant in Big Bear Lake with a strong local following and repeat clientele. The space is 5,000+ sq. ft. with...
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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!
Wingstop - California
Shasta County, CA
Wingstop first opened its doors in 1994 and started franchising in 1997 and by 2002 had served over 1 billion wings. Today, Wingstop has over 1,100 restaurants across the US and overseas. Wingstop’s...
Well-established Sourdough & Co. restaurant in a prime Auburn location
Auburn, CA
The business is well-established, fully operational, and located in a competitive Auburn market. It benefits from recognizable branding, a loyal customer base, consistent monthly sales, trained staff,...
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Cash Flow: $343,080
Turnkey Old Town San Diego Restaurant with Full Kitchen & BAR
San Diego, CA
TURNKEY RESTAURANT OPPORTUNITY IN HISTORIC OLD TOWN SAN DIEGO This fully improved restaurant space offers an exceptional opportunity to establish your culinary vision in one of San Diego's most...
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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...
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...
Cash Flow: $140,000
Multi Units Papa John's Restaurants
San Diego, CA
Papa John Restaurants Multi Units Discover an exceptional opportunity to continue the legacy of a thriving Papa John's Pizza franchise operation in San Diego County. This multi-unit restaurant package...
Cash Flow: $408,000
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...
Cash Flow: $183,054
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...
Cash Flow: $50,523
Price Reduced $100k! Old Town Temecula Restaurant & Bar with Type 47
Temecula, CA
Price Just Reduced by $100k! Seller Motivated. Located in the vibrant and highly sought-after Old Town Temecula, Public House is a well established, high energy restaurant and bar offering a rare...
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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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!
Restaurant Lease Takeover Opportunity
Rolling Hills Estates, CA
After more than 7 successful years operating Creme de la crepe -Rolling Hills , I'm ready to retire and to pass this thriving business to its next owner. This charming French bistro & crêperie is...
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Cash Flow: $80,000
Stand Alone with 47 license-beautful build out-close to beach
San Diego, CA
Restaurant for Sale – Imperial Beach, West of I-5 Turnkey opportunity to own a fully equipped restaurant in a high-volume location with lots of room to grow. Situated in a large standalone 3,065 sq....
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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...
Established French Bakery/7 day-cafe
Los Angeles, CA
$944,000 - 2025 Gross Sales $329,000 - 2025 Seller's Discretionary Earnings Represents 36% profit margin Other years available for a qualified buyer after signing a Confidentiality agreement and...
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Cash Flow: $345,000
Prime Location -Sacramento Downtown Restaurant / Retail Opportunity
Sacramento, CA
🔥 Restaurant / Retail Opportunity – Sacramento, CA 🔥 📍 Prime Location -Sacramento Downtown Excellent opportunity to own a fully built-out restaurant or retail space in a high-visibility Sacramento...
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Toastique
Franchise
Available in California
Join one of the fastest-growing, most simple-to-run healthy fast-casual restaurants!
Turnkey Restaurant Opportunity + ABC 47 License
Watsonville, CA
This well-established California cuisine in the Santa Cruz County offers an excellent opportunity for an owner-operator or experienced restaurateur looking to acquire a large, fully equipped...
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...
Pizzaria with ABC Type 41 License
Sacramento County, CA
ESTABLISHED PIZZA RESTAURANT WITH ABC LICENSE - SACRAMENTO COUNTY This well-established pizza restaurant represents a turnkey acquisition opportunity, featuring decades of continuous operation and a...
Cash Flow: $55,000
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...
Cash Flow: $74,412
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...
Cash Flow: $166,344
Tricia Bernhardt
Restaurant Exchange
Serving Sacramento County, CA
Company Information: At Restaurant eXchange, we specialize in matching buyers with sellers of existing businesses within the food & beverage industry. Our services include: Assessing the value of the business for fair market pricing Confidentially marketing the business, and real estate if included Controlling the exposure of information to qualified buyers Helping buyers by matching their skills and resources to an appropriate business Negotiating the price and terms, and documenting the agreement Assisting with lease negotiations, ABC transfers, and franchise approval Sourcing the acquisition financing when possible Facilitating all actions needed to close the sale successfully The businesses we have represented for sale include: Full-Service Restaurants (from family style to fine dining) Fast Food & Quick-Service Restaurants Franchises Bars & Nightclubs Coffeehouses Bakeries Deli Cafes Ice Cream Shops Pizza Restaurants Mexican, Asian & Other Ethnic Restaurants Catering Businesses Tea Rooms Charter Party Boats
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Renowned Riverside County BBQ Restaurant
Riverside County, CA
After decades of success, the creators of this highly rated BBQ restaurant in Riverside County are ready to retire and pass their legacy on to the next generation. Their very effective website, social...
Cash Flow: $205,941
Amazing opportunity to own Charleys Philly steaks in different cities
Los Angeles County, CA
Established Charleys Philly Steaks franchise opportunity featuring multiple locations across Southern California including Victorville, Hesperian, and San Bernardino. This turnkey restaurant operation...
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National Burger Franchise For Sale
Concord, CA
Do you have what it takes to flip the perfect burger and satisfy the hunger of customers? Then don't miss out on this sizzling opportunity to become your own boss and run your own premium burger joint...
The Rib Company
San Bernardino County, CA
Description: For sale: An outstanding and well-established restaurant located in 29 Palms, boasting excellent street visibility and a prime location that attracts steady traffic. This business has...
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Cash Flow: $220,367
Mexican/Coffee/ or keep current menu-41 lic. lots of parking
San Diego County, CA
Turn-Key Beach Area Restaurant for Sale – Imperial Beach/Coronado Prime Opportunity with Established Success and a Fun, Coastal Vibe Dreaming of owning a vibrant restaurant in one of San Diego’s most...
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Church's Texas Chicken
Franchise
Available in California
QSR Multi-Unit Franchise Opportunity
Turnkey QSR in Westfield Galleria Mall with Simple Operations
Roseville, CA
TURNKEY QSR IN WESTFIELD GALLERIA MALL WITH SIMPLE OPERATIONS Located inside the highly desirable Westfield Galleria at Roseville, this established quick-service restaurant represents an exceptional...
Cash Flow: $115,000
Baskin Robbins store for sale in Sacramento good neighborhood!
Sacramento, CA
Easy to run, profitable, located in Greenhaven great neighborhood in Sacramento. It's the second best place to Disneyland....
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Cash Flow: $57,000
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...
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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Pizza Twist- franchisee Pizza place for sale
Northridge, CA
Asset Sale – Turnkey Pizza Restaurant in Prime Northridge Location – Price Reduced to $290,000! Exceptional opportunity to acquire the assets of a fully equipped pizza restaurant in one of...
5
Teriyaki Madness
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Our food is addictive and our concept is fresh!
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 | 189 | 922 |
| Asking Price | $375,000 | - |
| Reported Revenue | $1,000,000 | $2,226,735 |
| Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings | $136,835 | $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 |
|---|---|---|
| $220,000 | $375,000 | $800,000 |
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 | $573,837 | $84,000 |
| Median | $1,000,000 | $136,835 |
| Upper Quartile | $1,583,803 | $240,000 |
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 | 0.30 | 2.15 |
| Median | 0.40 | 2.70 |
| Upper Quartile | 0.58 | 3.57 |
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 $375,000, though prices range from under $220,000 to well over $800,000.
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 $136,835, 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 0.40. Earning multiples range from 2.15 to 3.57, with the median at 2.70. This means the typical American Restaurant in California may ask for around 0.40 times its annual revenue, and 2.70 times its annual owner earnings.
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