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American Restaurants For Sale in California

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Price Drop for Quick Sale - Asset Sale
Asset Sale

Watsonville, CA

Highlights: -Turnkey setup – all equipment and furnishings included. -Includes 6 foot hood. -Great for sandwich, coffee or burger concept. -No financials provided – asset sale only. -Ideal for...

$50,000

$50,000

Leucadia Restaurant For Sale
Asset Sale

Leucadia, CA

Turn-key restaurant opportunity located along the main thoroughfare in coastal Leucadia. Functional and flexible designed premises for a café or fast casual restaurant with a brand-new kitchen. Sale...

$325,000

$325,000

Restaurant & Taphouse in South Placer County
Asset Sale

Placer County, CA

Restaurant & Tap House – South Placer County, California Asset Sale Bring Your concept... Currently a Casual Dining Restaurant and Tap house ln a highly visible thoroughfare. The concept features a...

$79,000

$79,000

Redondo Beach restaurant/bar with a full liquor license (ABC type 47).
Asset Sale

Redondo Beach, CA

Redondo Beach. 800 S PCH location . Two blocks to the beach. Approx 2000 sq ft. Full Liquor license (ABC type 47). Total rent is $8170 pm. Hood.Grease trap, walk -in . Ready to build your own...

$8,170

$8,170

Sonoma County ABC Type 75 Brewpub & Restaurant License for Sale
Asset Sale

Santa Rosa, CA

Rare opportunity to purchase an ABC Type 75 brewpub & restaurant License for Sale in Sonoma County. With this license, if you brew a small amount of beer, it allows you to serve cocktails to your...

$25,000

$25,000

Open air Kitchen Restaurant & Bar in Santa Monica
Asset Sale

Santa Monica, CA

Transform your restaurant vision into reality with this exceptional corner restaurant and bar asset in prime Santa Monica's coveted Westside location. This rare opportunity positions you to capture...

$315,000

$315,000

Encino Equipped Ventura Blvd. Full Bar Restaurant for Lease
Asset Sale

Encino, CA

ENCINO EQUIPPED FREE STANDING RESTAURANT FOR LEASE Premises: Approx. 5000' Monthly Rent: $5.25 psf gross All in plus utilities Parking: Exclusive spaces Lease Term: 10 yr. Lease ABC License: 47 Liquor...

$150,000

$150,000

"AAA: E Coast Hwy Site with inside and small outside seating
Asset Sale

Corona Del Mar, CA

Currently a lunch and dinner concept ready for a change to one of many choices, Seats 40-45 inside and 4 outside. Has shared permitted parking lot. Same concept for decades and same owner ready to...

$50,000

$50,000

American Restaurant- Changeable to other concepts
Asset Sale

Newport Beach, CA

Major Blvd in "AAA" Location... Seats 76 in total with patio. Full remodeled 2 years ago. Has a Beer & Wine License. Full built out Kitchen Approx 10 foot hood, walk-in refrigerator, reach in...

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Asset sale.
Asset Sale

Pasadena, CA

Outstanding location, full exposure on a major Boulevard with lots of cars and foot traffic. Surrounded by a great mix of commercial, residential and retail stores, this 1,180 Building has a seating...

$55,000

$55,000

Downtown Willow Glen Restaurant & Bar with 47 License for Sale!
Asset Sale

San Jose, CA

Fully built out Restaurant in Downtown Willow Glen with a Type 47 liquor license. Excellent location among many other high volume restaurants, this location has been a profitable restaurant business...

$295,000

$295,000

Roasted & Raw (Turn-Key Restaurant Space in Oakland with Type-1 Hood)
Asset Sale

Oakland, CA

*** In Contract *** Don’t miss this rare opportunity to acquire the assets of Roasted and Raw, a beautifully designed, 2,505 square foot restaurant space in the heart of Oakland. This turnkey space...

$130,000

$130,000

Restaurant in Anaheim
Asset Sale

Anaheim, CA

Discover a beautiful, clean, and well-established restaurant in Anaheim. This fantastic property is situated in a busy plaza center with other thriving businesses, attracting a steady flow of...

$195,000

$195,000

Restaurant in Anaheim on Lincoln Ave
Asset Sale

Anaheim, CA

Imagine walking into your own corner taqueria in one of Anaheim's busiest shopping plazas! This rarely available gem is ready for you to make it your own. You'll love the prime corner location - it's...

$100,000

$100,000

Income generating Sushi restaurant in Long Beach near the beach!
Asset Sale

Long Beach, CA

PRICE REDUCED! Sushi Beluga is a sushi restaurant that is income generating, turn-key, & fully equipped in the heart of downtown Long Beach. This prime location at 707 E Ocean Blvd offers unparalleled...

$50,000

$50,000

Coastal Community Restaurant Gem for Sale in Orange County!
Asset Sale

Orange, CA

Unlock your culinary dreams with this charming approximately 1,100 SF coastal community restaurant, recently remodeled and ready for new ownership! Enjoy a favorable lease with 3.5 years remaining at...

$115,000

$115,000

Annie L Adjchavanich

Secret HQ, Inc.

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

Secret HQ, Inc is boutique California real estate brokerage specializing in second generation restaurant and bar business opportunities (ABC Type 41, 47, 48). Pizza, donut/dessert, bakery, ice cream, coffee, juice, boba and cafe spaces are our specialty. Beauty, wellness, nail salons, hair salons, spa businesses.

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Coastal Eatery with Established Clientele
Asset Sale

Santa Barbara, CA

Located in one of Santa Barbara’s most desirable and high-traffic neighborhoods, this established restaurant enjoys a steady stream of customers drawn by the area’s boutique shops, art galleries,...

$425,000

$425,000

Sherman Oaks TurnKey Equipped Profitable Restaurant For Sale
Asset Sale

Sherman Oaks, CA

SHERMAN OAKS TURN KEY EQUIPPED RESTAURANT FOR SALE Premises: 5000' Fully Equipped plus patio Monthly Rent: $16,000 per mo. Parking: Valet Parking Lease Term: 5 + 5 ABC License: 2 am Liquor license...

$295,000

$295,000

Encino Ventura Blvd. Fully Equipped Restaurant With Hookah
Asset Sale

Encino, CA

ENCINO VENTURA BLVD. FULLY EQUIPPED RESTAURANT WITH HOOKAH AND ENTERTAINMENT FOR LEASE Premises: 6000' plus 600' Cafe plus 1500' patio Monthly Rent: Base Rent Subject to Landlord Tenant Improvement...

$250,000

$250,000

Upscale American Restaurant & Sports Bar-Full Liquor-Off-Track Betting
Asset Sale

Ventura County, CA

Upscale American Restaurant & Sports Bar with Off-Track Betting Discover a premier dining and entertainment experience at this newly remodeled upscale American restaurant and sports bar with 5,500 sq....

$299,000

$299,000

Newly Built-Out Restaurant in Affluent Encinitas Shopping Center
Asset Sale

Encinitas, CA

Opportunity awaits in Encinitas Village, anchored by two grocery stores, including a top producing Trader Joe’s. Recent buildout with modern design equipped with fully fixturized kitchen, ready for...

$275,000

$275,000

Marina Del Rey Equipped restaurant for Lease
Asset Sale

Marina Del Rey, CA

MARINA DEL REY EQUIPPED RESTAURANT FOR LEASE Premises: 2650' + outdoor Patio Rent: $7.25 psf - mg Parking: Public Parking Lease Term: New Lease ABC License: Beer and Wine license Comments: Equipped...

$200,000

$200,000

Sunset Strip West Hollywood Restaurant for Sale
Asset Sale

West Hollywood, CA

SUNSET STRIP WEST HOLLYWOOD RESTAURANT FOR SALE Premises: 2500' + 1000' Patio Monthly Rent: $14,600 - all in total Lease Term: 10 years Parking: Parking Lot and Valet Service LICENSES: 1:30 am Liquor...

$250,000

$250,000

Santa Ana Cocktail Bar & Kitchen –Versatile Layout in Prime Location!
Asset Sale

Santa Ana, CA

This Santa Ana Restaurant and Bar is located in the heart of its popular historic district. The venue boasts a versatile layout in a prime location with liquor, sidewalk seating, convenient access and...

$350,000

$350,000

Launch Your Own Pizza Stix Biz for Summer of 2026!
Asset Sale

Orange County, CA

Launch Your Own Pizza Business in 2026! AI-Proof Food 100% Handmade by Real People Entry Level Investment $19,500 Expanded Territory Opportunities Up to $39,500 Why This Opportunity Is Different •...

$19,500

$19,500

Turnkey Second Gen. Restaurant space with Property (Fremont)
Real Estate Only

Fremont, CA

Description PROPERTY • Total 1791 sq. ft. • Fully build out restaurant with two hoods (Type-1 & Type-2) • Dining area with Buffet station • Two rest rooms • Investment or Owner user • Shown by...

$999,000

$999,000

FOR LEASE - 4184 Piedmont Ave. Established Restaurant Space
Lease Only

Oakland, CA

FOR LEASE - 4184 Piedmont Ave. Established Restaurant Space, Corner Location, Top Food and Retail Corridor in Oakland RRC#5304 Asking Price: $4.00/SF + NNNs Location: Alameda County Monthly Rent:...

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Second Generation Restaurant Space Little Tokyo
Lease Only

Los Angeles, CA

Prime Little Tokyo Restaurant Opportunity – Fully Built-Out Corner Location *See attached leasing package for more info* Rent = $12,500 Sqft. 1650 Exhaust Hood: Yes Full kitchen Rare opportunity to...

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2nd Generation Restaurant Space on Prime Chatsworth Corner
Lease Only

Chatsworth, CA

- Fully built out restaurant with hood, grease interceptor, walk-in cooler, and equipment in place - New construction completed in 2015 - 15 foot ceilings - Co-tenants include: Starbucks, El Pollo...

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2nd Generation Restaurant Available on Prime Hollywood Corner
Lease Only

Hollywood, CA

- Highly visible second generation restaurant space with hood, walk-in refrigeration and freezer - Infrastructure in place for 30 beers on tap - Patio seating - Small retail component for off-site...

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Restaurant Space Available in Calabasas
Lease Only

Calabasas, CA

Seating and outdoor patio area Full kitchen build out FF&E potentially available Hard to find restaurant space in the city of Calabasas Located within a beautiful shopping center on Las Virgenes Rd...

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Prime redevelopment opportunity in North Inglewood.
Real Estate Only

Inglewood, CA

This 8,368 SF commercial parcel includes a small former fast food chicken restaurant of approximately 394 SF, closed in the post COVID period and carrying no contributory value, offering a clean land...

$2,600,000

$2,600,000

RARE Palo Alto Commercial Property – Won’t Last
Real Estate Only

Palo Alto, CA

***The photo is not the actual photo of the restaurant property*** Clemence Investment Group, Inc. is pleased to present for sale a prime commercial property located in Palo Alto, California. This is...

$3,800,000

$3,800,000

For lease - NO KEY MONEY - Beautiful Melrose Ave. Restaurant w/ Patio
Lease Only

West Hollywood, CA

PLEASE DO NOT DISTURB TENANT OR EMPLOYEES - TOURS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Imagine stepping into your own slice of Melrose Avenue magic. This stunning 3,200 square foot restaurant space just underwent a...

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Fully Equipped Oakland Restaurant Space with Type 1 Hood
Lease Only

Alameda County, CA

Fully Equipped Oakland Restaurant Space with Type 1 Hood and Ultra-Low Rent RRC#5264 Offered at $113,000 Location: Alameda County Annual Revenue: Contact for Info Annual Cash Flow: Contact for Info...

Not Disclosed

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7254 Foothill Blvd, Tujunga Restaurant/Banquet Space
Lease Only

San Fernando, CA

7254 Foothill Blvd, Tujunga Restaurant/Banquet Space With Large Kitchen RRC#5261 Offered At $8,500 per month Location: 7254 Foothill Blvd, Tujunga Annual Revenue: Contact for Info Annual Cash Flow:...

Not Disclosed

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Historical Restaurant, Hotel and Multi-use Property with assets
Real Estate Only

Lake Arrowhead, CA

Arrowhead Villas: A Rare Offering of Three Prohibition-Era Icons ""OWNER MAY CARRY NOTE"" Step into the romance, intrigue, and architectural grandeur of California’s Golden Age with a rare opportunity...

$4,025,000

$4,025,000

Confidential Restaurant Opportunity – Premier Southern California
Lease Only

San Bernardino, CA

Confidential Restaurant Opportunity – Premier Southern California Mountain Resort RRC#5239 Location: San Bernardino County Annual Revenue: Contact for Info Annual Cash Flow: Contact for Info Monthly...

Not Disclosed

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Fully Built Out Restaurant - Downtown Palm Springs
Lease Only

Palm Springs, CA

Located On World Famous South Palm Canyon Drive In Downtown Palm Springs. • All furniture, fixtures equipment and Type 47 full liquor license available separately. • Quality steel frame constructed...

Not Disclosed

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2nd Generation Restaurant Space @ 3858 Piedmont Avenue
Lease Only

Alameda, CA

2nd Generation Restaurant Space @ 3858 Piedmont Ave. - High Traffic Location w/Below Market Lease! Type-1 Hood RRC#5170 Asking Price: $75,000.00 Location: Alameda County Annual Revenue: Contact for...

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Restaurant Location for Lease
Lease Only

Santa Barbara, CA

Vanilla Shell for Restaurant and Bar for Lease! Ever wish you could design your own Restaurant/Bar? This is your opportunity! Be the first to submit a Letter of Intent and contribute to the design!...

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Oceanside Harbor Waterfront Rare Opportunity NO KEY MONEY
Lease Only

Oceanside, CA

This is an opportunity to lease an exceptional waterfront location with entitlements for Type 47, entertainment, and 1AM service. The site features amazing views, a large patio, event spaces, and even...

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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)
Number of Businesses Analyzed188
Asking Price$391,000
Reported Revenue$1,000,000
Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings$150,000
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.

Asking Price

Lower QuartileMedianUpper Quartile
$228,000$391,000$760,000

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$600,000$90,000
Median$1,000,000$150,000
Upper Quartile$1,754,188$259,871

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 Quartile0.292.12
Median0.392.69
Upper Quartile0.583.54

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 $391,000, though prices range from under $228,000 to well over $760,000.

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 $150,000, 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 0.29 to 0.58, with a median of 0.39. Earning multiples range from 2.12 to 3.54, with the median at 2.69. This means the typical American Restaurant in California may ask for around 0.39 times its annual revenue, and 2.69 times its annual owner earnings.

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