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American Restaurants For Sale in California

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Pick Up Pizza Owner Finance $50,000 down Nets 80,000

Selma, CA

Well established Pizza Franchise South of Fresno, CA. Present owner absentee for over 4 years. Needs Owner/operator. Presently there are 1 full time and 6 part time employees. An owner operator will...

$175,000

$175,000

Cash Flow: $80,000

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

Subway For Sale!

Los Angeles County, CA

Do not miss this opportunity to own a thriving Subway franchise in a prime Studio City location. This well established business benefits from strong foot traffic and excellent visibility. Recently...

$160,000

$160,000

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

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

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

Exceptional Opportunity/Heart of Midtown

Sacramento, CA

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

$750,000

$750,000

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

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...

$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $130,000

Established Pizzeria in a Great Location!

$199,000 - Monterey County, CA

$199,000

Monterey County, CA

Well known Restaurant in SF Bay Area

Oakland, CA

QUINN'S LIGHTHOUSE - ICONIC WATERFRONT RESTAURANT OPPORTUNITY Acquire this legendary Oakland waterfront dining destination with 40 years of established operations. Quinn's Lighthouse offers an...

$200,000

$200,000

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

Joel Higginbotham

Business Team Group

Serving Placer County, CA

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

$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

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

Modern Restaurant On Burlingame Avenue

Burlingame, CA

Business Overview A rare opportunity to acquire a long-standing, highly profitable 2,900 sq. ft. restaurant situated in the heart of Burlingame Avenue—the Peninsula’s most affluent and sought-after...

$799,000

$799,000

Cash Flow: $328,102

Niche Facilities Service and Repair Business

$150,000 - Roseville, CA

$150,000

Roseville, CA

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

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

2nd Generation Restaurant with Type 41 Available For Sale in MB

Manhattan Beach, CA

2nd Generation Burger Lounge- Lease Details on Brochure...

$375,000

$375,000

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

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

Teriyaki madness

$1,100,000 - Pleasanton, CA

$1,100,000

Pleasanton, CA

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

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

Waterfront Fine Dining Restaurant & Entertainment Venue

Orange County, CA

Rare opportunity to acquire a highly regarded waterfront dining destination in a premier Southern California coastal market. This established restaurant offers breathtaking water views, a full-service...

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

Cash Flow: $21,626

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

Mark Daoust

Quiet Light Brokerage, Inc.

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

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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...

$800,000

$800,000

Fast Casual Restaurant

Alameda, CA

Description: A popular fast-casual restaurant in Alameda, California, known for its flavorful rotisserie chicken, sandwiches, and comfort-food-inspired sides. Located on the city's vibrant Park...

$549,000

$549,000

Downtown Walnut Creek Restaurant Buildings for Sale!

Walnut Creek, CA

Walnut Creek, CA

Steven Mesita

AYANA RETAIL

Prime Fatburger Franchise Business for Sale in North Hollywood

North Hollywood, CA

Exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established Fatburger franchise located in a highly visible, high-traffic commercial corridor on Burbank Boulevard in the heart of North Hollywood. This fully...

$495,000

$495,000

American restaurant and Night Club, Live Entertainment with 2 a.m. lic

San Juan Capistrano, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a highly successful restaurant, full-service bar, and live entertainment venue located in one of the region's most desirable and heavily trafficked tourist...

$649,000

$649,000

Established Juice Bar Franchise For Sale | Marin County, CA

Marin County, CA

Great chance to own a well-known juice bar franchise in a busy Marin County shopping center, just 30 miles from San Francisco. Located in one of Northern California's most affluent, health-conscious...

$279,000

$279,000

Cash Flow: $78,335

Legacy Vista Restaurant For Sale

Vista, CA

Opportunity to purchase legacy restaurant location downtown Vista – available for the first time in over 40 years! Fully equipped premises featuring indoor/outdoor seating, two hood systems, and beer...

$175,000

$175,000

Turnkey Fast-Growing Halal Chicken Franchise Opportunity

Orange County, CA

Turnkey Fast-Growing Halal Chicken Franchise Opportunity – Corporate Developed Lake Forest, CA Location RRC#5340 Asking Price: $333,000 Location: Ornge County Annual Revenue: Contact for Info Annual...

$333,000

$333,000

Main Street Huntington Beach Profitable Restaurant

Huntington Beach, CA

Looking for a qualified buyer to step into this currently operating profitable restaurant off the high foot traffic Main St in downtown Huntington Beach. Great reputation restaurant with all recipes...

$250,000

$250,000

Long Established Historic Restaurant with Positive Cash Flow

Truckee, CA

Are you ready to own a piece of Truckee’s history? This beloved restaurant, a community favorite, is now available for sale. Nestled in the heart of Truckee, CA, this thriving business boasts a rich...

$650,000

$650,000

Cash Flow: $174,000

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 Analyzed187 922
Asking Price$365,000-
Reported Revenue$1,000,000 $2,226,735
Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings$132,065 $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
$199,500$365,000$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$568,690$84,000
Median$1,000,000$132,065
Upper Quartile$1,589,225$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
Median0.402.72
Upper Quartile0.573.64

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 $365,000, though prices range from under $199,500 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 $132,065, 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 0.57, with a median of 0.40. Earning multiples range from 2.15 to 3.64, with the median at 2.72. This means the typical American Restaurant in California may ask for around 0.40 times its annual revenue, and 2.72 times its annual owner earnings.

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