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American Restaurants in CA For Sale

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"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

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...

$1,100,000

$1,100,000

Cash Flow: $359,937

"Larkspur" Premium Turn-Key Restaurant

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...

$185,000

$185,000

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...

$550,000

$550,000

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...

$365,000

$365,000

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...

$1,600,000

$1,600,000

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...

$549,000

$549,000

Cash Flow: $183,054

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

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...

$179,000

$179,000

Cash Flow: $50,523

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 in K-Town LA

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

Restaurant for sale for a great price.

$175,000 - Dublin, CA

$175,000

Dublin, CA

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

Jock Purtle

Business Exits Inc.

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

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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

Turnkey Full Service Restaurant & Bar

Sacramento, CA

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

$299,000

$299,000

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

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...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $166,344

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...

$285,000

$285,000

Cash Flow: $180,000

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...

$590,000

$590,000

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...

$189,999

$189,999

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

Profitable Healthy Casual Restaurant in Prime Brentwood Location

$400,000 - Brentwood, CA

$400,000

Brentwood, CA

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

$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

Busy Restaurant close to Beach on main street PRICE REDUCED

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

Catering Business for Sale - Weddings, Corporate & Private Events

San Diego County, CA

Profitable catering company specializing in weddings & corporate events I $120K SDE I 70+ events/year I $140K+ booked pipeline I Preferred venue relationships I Low overhead & scalable. Established...

$240,000

$240,000

Cash Flow: $120,382

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

Pure Water Store & Food Service Opportunity for Sale – Milpitas, CA –

$12,000 - Milpitas, CA

$12,000

Milpitas, CA

High-volume dual-brand fast-casual franchise, newer build out

Los Angeles County, CA

Great opportunity for a restaurateur to purchase this high-volume dual-brand fast-casual franchise restaurant. This restaurant has strong potential, supported by a strong reputation with products that...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $80,000

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

"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

Classic 60's Drive-Inn Own the Real Estate with the Business

Quincy, CA

Iconic Polka Dot Drive Inn For Sale - Real Estate SBA Ready. Put the fun back into business with this iconic roadside hamburger drive-in! Located o in Quincy, California, the Polka Dot Drive Inn has...

$349,000

$349,000

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

Ed Smith

First Choice Business Brokers

Serving Orange County, CA

Since 1994 First Choice Business Brokers Las Vegas has created successful Business Sale Transactions by: - A consultive approach with both Buyer and Seller from valuation through transfer of ownership, always creating a win-win outcome. - Negotiating between Buyer and Seller by keeping their end goal in mind which is a smooth transition of ownership with terms that are acceptable to both. - Facilitating the sale by being a conduit of information between Buyer and Seller. - Navigating the process between Buyer, Seller, Closing Entity and Lenders. We listen, apply our knowledge, and prioritize your needs. From inquiry to close we are committed to confidentially serving our clients. If you're looking to buy or sell a business, don't settle for anything less than our professional, experienced business intermediaries. Business owners, when it is time to reap the rewards of your years of hard work, plan to enhance your business' value with effective pre-sale planning , market positioning and optimized deal structure. Your approach to selling your business will determine your legacy. Our passionate team of professionals and our comprehensive processes will get the job done.

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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

Turnkey Italian Restaurant with Bar and Full Liquor License!

$299,000 - Laguna Niguel, CA

$299,000

Laguna Niguel, CA

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

Turn-Key Breakfast Restaurant in Prime Vista Location

Vista, CA

Highly visible turn-key restaurant available in one of Vista's most established retail corridors. This end-cap location features a fully equipped commercial kitchen, monument signage, patio potential,...

$75,000

$75,000

Restaurant and Catering Company in Sonoma County For Sale

Sonoma County, CA

This is an exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established hospitality business in the beautiful Sonoma County. This unique operation combines a highly regarded farm-to-table restaurant with...

$349,000

$349,000

Established American Restaurant in Rancho Cordova

Rancho Cordova, CA

Imagine a concept that starts working for you from day one. No ramp-up. No waiting. Just a cash-flow-ready business the moment you open the doors. Our menu is built for a small kitchen. Every item is...

$145,000

$145,000

Lounge & Restaurant

Montecito, CA

Cocktail-focused bar and restaurant located on a prominent commercial corridor in California’s most affluent hospitality market. The interior reflects rich textures, custom seating, and...

$425,000

$425,000

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) 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.
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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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