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American Restaurants in CA For Sale

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Since 1995, Established and Profitable Business Opportunity

Plumas County, CA

Incredible opportunity to live a "less stress lifestyle" in the beautiful California Sierra Mountains and own a well established business that has been a part of the Graeagle community for over 30...

$600,000

$600,000

Cash Flow: $240,000

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Popular, Absentee Restaurant in Prime Location – San Diego

San Diego, CA

Popular Beer & Wine Bar and Restaurant in Prime Location – San Diego Rent: $7,662/month + $1,490 (Common Area) + $1,600 (Property Tax) + $136 (Insurance) Lease Terms: 4 years remaining, with an option...

$230,000

$230,000

Cash Flow: $79,974

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Upscale Restaurant & Bar, SBA Approved

San Joaquin County, CA

A very successful, upscale restaurant and bar known for its unique menu was established in 2022 and has experienced a consistent increase in revenue since then. The beautifully decorated establishment...

$899,000

$899,000

Cash Flow: $490,000

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Established Restaurant & Bar with 47 Liquor License

Sacramento County, CA

An established gem in Fair Oaks where refined American classics meet a lively bar atmosphere. Enjoy our thoughtfully crafted menu featuring beloved favorites, and smoked meats, paired perfectly with...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $81,549

Profitable Toluca Lake Burbank Restaurant For Sale

Toluca Lake, CA

PROFITABLE TOLUCA LAKE BURBANK RESTAURANT FOR SALE PROFITABLE TURN KEY EQUIPPED & STAFFED RESTAURANT FOR SALE Premises: Approx. 2450 plus patios Monthly Rent: $9000.00 per month Parking: Exclusive...

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

Cash Flow: $385,000

Established Valley Village Restaurant - Prime Location

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

Turnkey Independent 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

Profitable Manager-Run Poke Restaurant in Affluent Coastal Market

Los Angeles, CA

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

$440,000

$440,000

High-Volume Manager-Run Poke Restaurant Near Major LA University

Los Angeles, CA

Pacific Edge Partners is pleased to present the confidential sale of an established fast-casual poke 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

"San Mateo" Downtown 4th ave Restaurant Opportunity – Turn Key!

San Mateo, CA

A prime restaurant property is available for immediate acquisition in the heart of Downtown San Mateo. This expansive venue offers a strategic platform for operators seeking to establish or expand a...

$180,000

$180,000

"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

Well Established Italian Restaurant with over 30 years in Business!

$350,000 - Laguna Niguel, CA

$350,000

Laguna Niguel, CA

Premium Turn-Key Restaurant in Larkspur

Larkspur, CA

An exceptional restaurant opportunity is available for immediate acquisition in Larkspur. This fully operational space offers a strategic platform for restaurateurs seeking to establish or expand a...

$225,000

$225,000

Pick Up Pizza Owner Finance $50,000 down Nets 80,000

Selma, CA

Well established Pizza Franchise South of Fresno, CA. Present owner absentee for over 4 years. Needs Owner/operator. Presently there are 1 full time and 6 part time employees. An owner operator will...

$175,000

$175,000

Cash Flow: $80,000

Alex Levitan

Pacific Business Exchange

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

Pacific Business Exchange is a full service Financial Intermediary and Business Broker. As such we function as a middleman between Sellers and Buyers of Businesses…both Main Street Enterprises and Middle Market Companies. Affiliated businesses of Pacific Business Exchange include: the law firm of Michael T. Chulak & Associates, including Immigration attorneys focused on packaging various visa types with the purchase of a qualifying business, along with both First Nationwide Accounting Services, and Union America Insurance Agency.

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Rare Turnkey Opportunity in Serramonte Center Daly City

Daly City, CA

An exceptionally rare opportunity to acquire a well-established quick-service restaurant located inside Serramonte Center, one of the highest-traffic regional shopping destinations serving San...

$300,000

$300,000

Subway For Sale!

Los Angeles County, CA

Do not miss this opportunity to own a thriving Subway franchise in a prime Studio City location. This well established business benefits from strong foot traffic and excellent visibility. Recently...

$160,000

$160,000

Well-Established Pizza Parlor with Proven Profits-Uptown Gem

Oakland, CA

Have you ever dreamed of owning a successful pizza business in one of Oakland’s most vibrant neighborhoods? This is your chance to take the reins of a well-established and profitable pizzeria that has...

$99,900

$99,900

Cash Flow: $65,000

Well Known Korean style taste Fried Chicken Restaurant

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

Life Time Oppurtunity $3,000,000 Build. A STEAL @ $1,195000

$1,195,000 - Orange County, CA

$1,195,000

Orange County, CA

Exceptional Opportunity/Heart of Midtown

Sacramento, CA

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

$750,000

$750,000

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

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...

$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $130,000

Well known Restaurant in SF Bay Area

Oakland, CA

QUINN'S LIGHTHOUSE - ICONIC WATERFRONT RESTAURANT OPPORTUNITY Acquire this legendary Oakland waterfront dining destination with 40 years of established operations. Quinn's Lighthouse offers an...

$200,000

$200,000

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 poke restaurant platform operating for the past 10 years in two premier Los Angeles County...

$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

Well Known Chicken and Korean Snack restaurant in busy Food Court

Garden Grove, CA

Located Famous taste chicken and Snack Food Court In famous Korean Food Market 460 SF $3300 Rent/m Gross Income $20000/m 6 days open running by senior Couple...

$80,000

$80,000

Cash Flow: $108,000

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

Dream of Owning a Bar? This is it!! Includes Real Estate & Apartment

$800,000 - Marysville, CA

$800,000

Marysville, CA

Busy Restaurant close to Beach on main street

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

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

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....

$400,000

$400,000

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

Steve Hovakimyan

City Center Realty Group

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

Steve Hovakimyan understands that navigating the commercial real estate market can be complex. That’s why his company, City Center Realty Group, is dedicated to guiding you through the unique landscape of Los Angeles County. Steve and his team specialize in connecting buyers and sellers with prime properties and securing top-dollar deals, all while ensuring a seamless and stress-free experience. With extensive industry expertise and a keen understanding of what businesses need in commercial spaces, Steve is the trusted expert to help you achieve your real estate goals. Whether you're expanding, relocating, or investing, City Center Realty Group is there to support you every step of the way. Trust Steve Hovakimyan to turn your commercial real estate vision into a successful reality.

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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

Established Pizzeria in a Great Location!

$199,000 - Monterey County, CA

$199,000

Monterey County, CA

2nd Generation Restaurant with Type 41 Available For Sale in MB

Manhattan Beach, CA

2nd Generation Burger Lounge- Lease Details on Brochure...

$375,000

$375,000

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

Hamburger Rest (Independent)

Escondido, CA

This independent hamburger restaurant represents a well-positioned opportunity in Escondido's competitive dining market. Established two years ago, the business has successfully built an operational...

$135,000

$135,000

Cash Flow: $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 $179,000 Location: Santa Clara County Annual Revenue: Contact for Info Annual Cash Flow:...

$179,000

$179,000

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 Analyzed190 922
Asking Price$370,000-
Reported Revenue$1,000,000 $2,226,735
Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings$135,918 $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 QuartileMedianUpper Quartile
$205,000$370,000$799,750

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$576,674$84,000
Median$1,000,000$135,918
Upper Quartile$1,580,860$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.

BoundRevenue MultipleEarnings Multiple
Lower Quartile0.302.15
Median0.402.69
Upper Quartile0.583.57

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 $370,000, though prices range from under $205,000 to well over $799,750.

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 $135,918, 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 2.69. This means the typical American Restaurant in California may ask for around 0.40 times its annual revenue, and 2.69 times its annual owner earnings.

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