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American Restaurants For Sale in California

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Culver City Main Street Equipped Restaurant for Lease
Asset Sale

Culver City, CA

CULVER CITY MAIN ST. EQUIPPED RESTAURANT FOR LEASE Premises: 1580' + patio Rent: $15,000 per mo. nnn Parking: City Parking Lease Term: New Lease ABC License: Beer and Wine Comments: Fully Equipped -...

$250,000

$250,000

Hollywood Burger Beer Bar Restaurant For Lease
Asset Sale

Hollywood, CA

HOLLYWOOD BURGER BEER BAR RESTAURANT FOR LEASE Premises: 2300' Plus Patio Monthly Rent: $6.00 psf + nnn Lease Term: New Lease Parking: Public and shopping center LICENSES: Beer and Wine - 2 am...

$195,000

$195,000

Type 47 or Type 48 On-Sale Liquor License for sale in Mendocino County
Asset Sale

Ukiah, CA

This is a full liquor license that can be issued to either bars or restaurants in Mendocino County (see below for further descriptions of the two licenses). Price is $150,000 net to Seller, so the...

$150,000

$150,000

Mexican American Restaurant in Anaheim
Asset Sale

Anaheim, CA

Imagine walking into your own thriving Mexican restaurant that's been serving the Anaheim community for over 25 years. This isn't just another restaurant opportunity - it's a chance to step into a...

$325,000

$325,000

Outer Sunset Restaurant For Sale with Low Rent and Fully Equipped
Asset Sale

San Francisco County, CA

Outer Sunset Restaurant For Sale with Low Rent and Fully Equipped RRC#5254 Offered at $125,000 Location: San Francisco County Annual Revenue: $705,610 Annual Cash Flow: Contact for Info Monthly Rent:...

$149,000

$149,000

Restaurant Asset Sale
Asset Sale

Santa Barbara, CA

Imagine stepping into your own thriving sandwich shop right in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara! This well-loved quick-service eatery has been serving up delicious, made-to-order deli sandwiches...

$105,000

$105,000

QSR Opportunity – Prime Corner Cypress CA Location w/ High Visibility
Asset Sale

Orange County, CA

QSR Opportunity – Prime Corner Cypress CA Location w/ High Visibility – Asset Sale - Recent Build - All FFE Included - Bring Your Own Brand RRC# 5235 Asking Price:$99,000 Not a franchise sale, but an...

$99,000

$99,000

Successful Santa Monica Restaurant & Bar w/47
Asset Sale

Santa Monica, CA

Long-standing Westside favorite, featuring a full kitchen and a coveted Type 47 liquor license, this sexy and stylish venue has been pulling a loyal, upscale clientele for years. With its prime...

$325,000

$325,000

Thriving Restaurant with Drive-Thru in Anaheim
Asset Sale

Anaheim, CA

For Sale: Thriving Restaurant with Drive-Thru in Anaheim! Take advantage of this rare opportunity to own a well-maintained Taqueria that’s perfectly situated on a busy street with high traffic. This...

$250,000

$250,000

High-Volume Ultra-Modern Restaurant & Bar | Hard Liquor License
Asset Sale

Butte County, CA

High-Volume Ultra-Modern Restaurant & Bar | Hard Liquor License -Prime Location RRC# 5233 Asking Price: $350,000 Location: Butte County Annual Revenue: $1,337,000 Annual Cash Flow: Contact for Info...

$350,000

$350,000

Turnkey Restaurant Asset Sale In Oxnard
Asset Sale

Oxnard, CA

Turnkey Restaurant – Waterfront Shopping Center | Oxnard, CA Asset Sale Only Fully built-out fast-casual restaurant available in a prime waterfront, grocery-anchored shopping center in Oxnard. Located...

$99,000

$99,000

Hot Opportunity : Restaurant For Sale In Los Angeles (Asset Sale)
Asset Sale

Los Angeles, CA

Mid-City neighborhood of Los Angeles, It sits on South La Brea Avenue, a busy north–south arterial street in central LA that connects several vibrant districts and offers high walkability and transit...

$49,000

$49,000

Established Restaurant Less than a Half Mile from USD
Asset Sale

San Diego, CA

Stand alone building with good parking on a highly visible part of Linda Vista Rd. just 1 min from the USD campus. Turn-key operation with a walk in cooler, two new ADA compliant bathrooms, new...

$120,000

$120,000

Great Corner Location in Downtown Lafayette! Fully Built Restaurant
Asset Sale

Lafayette, CA

*IN-CONTRACT / PENDING SALE* Discover an exceptional restaurant opportunity in the heart of Downtown Lafayette—where charm, culture, and commerce converge. This impressive 2,700 sqft restaurant...

$285,000

$285,000

Charming Cafe with ABC Beer & Wine, Absentee Run
Asset Sale

San Mateo County, CA

Imagine yourself as the proud owner of this charming community café in beautiful El Dorado County! This isn't just any coffee shop – it's a beloved local gathering place that feels more like a cozy...

$65,000

$65,000

Charming Cafe with ABC Beer & Wine, Absentee Run
Asset Sale

San Mateo County, CA

This is a Cozy café with coffee, espresso drinks, pastries, sandwiches, crepes, and a relaxed library-style setting with books. They also host evening events, musical performances, and wine nights...

$65,000

$65,000

Brannon Poe

Poe Group Advisors

Serving San Francisco County, CA

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DTLA TurnKey Restaurant Bar Entertainment for Sale
Asset Sale

Los Angeles, CA

DTLA TURN KEY RESTAURANT BAR LIVE ENTERTAINMENT FOR SALE Premises: 2400' + 600' patio for Outdoor Venue Events Three Stages - The 11,000' parking lot can be used for outdoor venue events Monthly Rent:...

$450,000

$450,000

Restaurant & Bar for Sale in Southeast San Diego
Asset Sale

San Diego, CA

Discover a rare opportunity to own a beloved restaurant in Southeast San Diego, complete with an ABC Type 47 license! This long-established local gem is on the market as an asset sale following the...

$199,000

$199,000

Price Reduced to $65,000- Historic Restaurant & Bar
Asset Sale

Fresno County, CA

Price Reduced to $65,000 - Historic Restaurant & Bar - Full of Character, Located near Lodi RRC# 5187 Asking Price: $65,000 Location: San Joaquin County Annual Revenue: $1,473,000 Annual Cash Flow:...

$65,000

$65,000

Dtla Turn Key Restaurant 2 Am Bar Live Entertainment For Sale
Asset Sale

Los Angeles, CA

Premises: 2400' + 600' patio for Outdoor Venue Events Three Stages - The 11,000' parking ;lot can be used for outdoor venue events Monthly Rent: $11,500 mo. total Parking: Exclusive Parking and public...

$450,000

$450,000

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

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

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...

$95,000

$95,000

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 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

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

41 Ramsey Street R.E. Restaurant Building on Property
Real Estate Only

Banning, CA

The property for sale in Banning, California, is a prime real estate opportunity located downtown, right next to the courthouse. This site features a 3,200 square foot building currently housing a...

$995,000

$995,000

Beloved Riverfront Restaurant & Bar with Amazing Views & Docks is now
Lease Only

Solano County, CA

Beloved Riverfront Restaurant & Bar with Amazing Views & Docks is now FOR LEASE RRC#5334 Location: Solano County Annual Revenue: Contact for Info Annual Cash Flow: Contact for Info Monthly...

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Restaurant for lease in Pasadena
Lease Only

Pasadena, CA

Outstanding location, full exposure on a major Blvd with daily traffic count of 30,000 cars and lots of foot traffic. Surrounded by a mix of commercial, residential, retail stores and franchises that...

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Quiznos Subs
Real Estate Only

Fresno County, CA

Available for acquisition is a Quiznos Subs franchise located in Fresno County, California. This business opportunity sits in a key central Valley location, surrounded by residential neighborhoods,...

$250,000

$250,000

Turnkey, Full Kitchen & Ffe - Zero Key Money
Lease Only

Los Angeles, CA

Here's what you need to know upfront: DO NOT GO DIRECT, DO NOT DISTURB TENANT. CONTACT BROKER FOR DETAIL. Employees are not aware of any changes. You'll need proof of funds ready, and your concept...

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Minaz Ahamed

Major Properties

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

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Two Restaurant Suites Available | ±5,000 SF Each
Lease Only

Palm Springs, CA

Unique dual concept freestanding restaurant building on incredible Palm Canyon Drive. Each space is just over ±5,000 SF....

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Exceptional Palm Springs Restaurant Opportunity
Real Estate Only

Palm Springs, CA

PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS Rare owner-user or investor opportunity Premier downtown Palm Springs location Iconic Palm Canyon Dr. restaurant & entertainment district Low Vacancy, high demand restaurant...

$4,700,000

$4,700,000

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 = Negotiable @ $90.91 per sq. ft. per year Sqft. 1650 Exhaust Hood: Yes...

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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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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.
For more in-depth sales and profitability data see:

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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