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American Restaurants For Sale in California

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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...

$300,000

$300,000

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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

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...

$350,000

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$350,000

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: $422,821

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$3,900,000

EBITDA: $422,821

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

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...

$95,000

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$95,000

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...

$400,000

Cash Flow: $108,000

$400,000

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...

$12,000

Cash Flow: $108,000

$12,000

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...

$350,000

$350,000

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...

$1,195,000

Cash Flow: $650,000

$1,195,000

Cash Flow: $650,000

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

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

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

Downtown Walnut Creek Restaurant Buildings for Sale!
Real Estate Only

Walnut Creek, CA

RARE chance to OWN restaurant real estate in Downtown Walnut Creek! Located at 1535 + 1541 Giammona Drive Two adjacent buildings ±5,200 SF total. Price upon request. ±3,700 SF space + Large ± 1,300...

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Mong Q Mongolian BBQ Franchise Opportunity - 1 Million AUV
Start Up

Seeking an experienced franchisee or operating partner for a prime, high-traffic mall location. Lease has already been secured. Landlord is offering a substantial Tenant Improvement (TI) allowance,...

$25,000

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$25,000

Linn Crader

Murphy Business - Pacific Northwest & Los Angeles

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

Murphy Business is one of the largest business brokerage firms in North America. Professional experienced intermediaries provide the following unsurpassed brokerage services: - Our affiliations with National and International Business Brokerages and Merger & Acquisition associations assure sellers the best exposure when Selling a Business or Buying a Business - Skilled intermediaries provide assistance in Mergers and Acquisitions. - Business Valuation Services performed by qualified professionals - We uncover the Best Franchise Opportunity for a buyer - Experienced certified appraisal professionals perform Equipment Appraisals - Our experienced Commercial Real Estate Brokers assist with site selection Our regional offices cover Oregon, Washington and the Los Angeles metropolitan area.

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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...

$49,000

$49,000

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...

$99,999

$99,999

Cash Flow: $99,000

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...

$150,000

$150,000

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...

$1,100,000

$1,100,000

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...

$165,000

$165,000

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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$299,000

$299,000

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...

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

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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$280,000

$280,000

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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$45,000

$45,000

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

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

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...

$550,000

$550,000

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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$150,000

$150,000

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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$350,000

$350,000

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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$549,999

$549,999

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...

$249,999

$249,999

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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$825,000

$825,000

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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$70,000

$70,000

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...

$279,000

$279,000

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...

$249,000

$249,000

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...

$135,000

$135,000

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...

$179,999

$179,999

Cash Flow: $74,412

Arif Sealey

Sealey Business Brokers

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

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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

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...

$345,000

$345,000

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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$450,000

$450,000

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...

$99,000

$99,000

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...

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$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...

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$189,999

$189,999

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...

$295,000

$295,000

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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$299,000

$299,000

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...

$249,000

$249,000

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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$500,000

$500,000

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 Analyzed189 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 QuartileMedianUpper 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.

BoundRevenueSeller’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.

BoundRevenue MultipleEarnings Multiple
Lower Quartile0.302.15
Median0.402.70
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 $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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