Santa Monica, CA
American Restaurants in CA For Sale
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.
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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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