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American Restaurants For Sale in California

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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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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:...

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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...

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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...

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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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Turn key restaurant on busy street for sale!
Start Up

Established Chinese restaurant located on a busy street in Los Angeles, California, offering exceptional turnkey opportunity for new ownership. This spacious venue features two large dining halls and...

$149,000

$149,000

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 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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