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American Restaurants For Sale in California

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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

Fully Equipped, Remodeled Oakland Restaurant with Crazy-Low Rent

Alameda, CA

Fully Equipped, Remodeled Oakland Restaurant with Crazy-Low Rent and Type 1 Hood RRC#5339 Asking Price: $97,000 Location: Alameda County Annual Revenue: Contact for Info Annual Cash Flow: Contact for...

$97,000

$97,000

Gorgeous Profitable Cafe in Carlsbad

Carlsbad, CA

Established and profitable cafe opportunity in the desirable Carlsbad market, operating successfully since 2013. This gorgeous coffee shop has built a solid foundation over more than a decade of...

$655,000

$655,000

Highly Regarded Taproom/Restaurant – RE Available

California

Imagine yourself owning this stunning creek-side taproom and restaurant nestled in California's beautiful Sierra Foothill wine country. You'll love the charm of this purpose-built hospitality...

$500,000

$500,000

Cash Flow: $29,238

Downtown LA Turnkey Tapas Lounge with Full Liquor License

Los Angeles County, CA

Downtown LA Turnkey Tapas Lounge with Full Liquor License RRC#5337 Offered at $99,000 Location: Los Angeles County Annual Revenue: Contact for Info Annual Cash Flow: Contact for Info Monthly Rent:...

$99,000

$99,000

Fatburger For Sale!

Eagle Rock, CA

Rare opportunity to acquire a well established Fatburger franchise in the highly desirable Eagle Rock neighborhood of Los Angeles. Ideally positioned in a high visibility shopping center along...

$200,000

$200,000

Fully equipped with great foot traffic in Fish & Chip

San Francisco, CA

Centrally located in San Francisco. This is a lot of space for storage and rest area for employee. Traditional British fish & chips, Which has been in business for decades and specializes in frying...

$80,000

$80,000

Profitable, Charming & Upgraded Alameda Restaurant w/Full Bar FOR SALE

Alameda County, CA

Profitable, Charming & Upgraded Alameda Restaurant w/Full Bar FOR SALE! Strong Lease! RRC#5335 Asking Price: $250,000 Location: Alameda County Annual Revenue: $1,183,967 Annual Cash Flow: Contact for...

$250,000

$250,000

Type 48 Bar with Real Estate

Los Angeles, CA

URBANLIME Real Estate is pleased to present an opportunity to acquire the real estate and business associated with a turnkey Type 48 bar opportunity in Silver Lake. Approximately 1,900 sf on 7,000 sf...

$3,000,000

$3,000,000

Hancock Park Area Restaurant w/Sidewalk Seating

Los Angeles, CA

This Hancock Park area restaurant with sidewalk seating boasts a high visibility location with a liquor license, and onsite parking. The restaurant offers a cozy, inviting atmosphere in a highly...

$250,000

$250,000

Beautifully remodeled restaurant opportunity in San Pedro

San Pedro, CA

Turnkey fully equipped restaurant currently temporarily closed. All major equipment, furnishings, permits, infrastructure, and operating systems remain in place, allowing a qualified buyer to reopen...

$149,000

$149,000

Downtown Walnut Creek Restaurant Buildings for Sale!

Walnut Creek, CA

Walnut Creek, CA

Steven Mesita

AYANA RETAIL

Restaurant & Bar - Prime Location - Desirable Santa Clara County City

Santa Clara County, CA

Restaurant & Bar - Prime Location - Desirable Santa Clara County City RRC#5330 Asking Price: $195,000 Location: Santa Clara County Annual Revenue: $780,000 Annual Cash Flow: Contact for Info Monthly...

$195,000

$195,000

Absentee run burger joint for sale in Downtown Martinez

Martinez, CA

Established burger restaurant operating in downtown Martinez presents an exceptional absentee ownership opportunity. This turnkey operation is strategically positioned near the Contra Costa County...

$155,000

$155,000

Tommy Tran

Realty One Alliance

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

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Restaurant 47 LL

Palm Springs, CA

An exceptional opportunity to own a beautifully appointed restaurant in the Greater Palm Springs Area. Inspired by the rich culinary traditions this popular dining destination is known for serving the...

$485,000

$485,000

Cash Flow: $73,778

Legacy in Long Beach 58 years long Burger place is ready for a new own

Long Beach, CA

A rare opportunity to acquire a beloved burger restaurant with nearly 60 years of successful operation in Long Beach. This well-established business has built a loyal customer base and strong...

$99,000

$99,000

Restaurant & Mixed-Use Property-Real Estate-Retail Tenant-Full Liquor

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Riverside County, CA

Long-standing, family-owned restaurant with real estate, known for its authentic, house-made cuisine and warm, traditional atmosphere. Serving the Inland Empire for over 36 years, it offers a menu of...

$1,650,000

$1,650,000

Cash Flow: $49,215

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Own the historic Saddle Peak Lodge, an 8,072 sq. ft. mountain retreat

Los Angeles, CA

Own the historic Saddle Peak Lodge, an 8,072 sq. ft. mountain retreat and restaurant located at 419 Cold Canyon Road in Calabasas RRC#5324 Offered at $5,000,000 Location: Los Angeles County Annual...

$5,000,000

$5,000,000

Waterfront Facing Patio & Fantastic 2nd Generation Restaurant Space

Alameda County, CA

Waterfront Facing Patio & Fantastic 2nd Generation Restaurant Space, In a Prime & Busy Alameda Shopping Complex. A Steal at $99k RRC#5322 Asking Price: $99,000 Location: Alameda County Annual Revenue:...

$99,000

$99,000

Absentee Owner Drive thru Hamburger with Free Standing Building

Long Beach, CA

1). gross sales is $550,000 a year 2). Monthly rents $ 4,500 +$850 NNN 3). Lease 5 Years + 10 Years Option 4). size is approx. SF.2,100 5) Pay Roll $ 9,000 a Month 6). The average net income possible...

$230,000

$230,000

Cash Flow: $60,000

Pizza Franchise,Affordable Rent, East Bay Semi-Absentee Owner

Oakland, CA

Turnkey Pizza franchise available in Alameda County, California. This is an opportunity to acquire an operating, branded pizza restaurant with an established setup and ongoing daily operations. The...

$218,888

$218,888

Subway on Ventura Blvd!

Los Angeles, CA

Exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established Subway franchise located at 14344 Ventura Boulevard in the heart of Sherman Oaks. Situated along the highly trafficked Ventura Boulevard corridor,...

$350,000

$350,000

Mong Q Mongolian BBQ Franchise Opportunity - 1 Million AUV

Mediterranean Restaurant in Downtown Burbank

Burbank, CA

This is a sale of a Greek Mediterranean Restaurant in the City of Burbank. Restaurant is located in the heart of Downtown Burbank with a constant flow of foot traffic. Space features approximately...

$230,000

$230,000

Profitable Burger Restaurant in a Free-Standing Building

Santa Clara County, CA

Profitable Burger Restaurant in a Free-Standing Building on a High-Visibility Corner RRC#5324 Asking Price: $149,000 Location: Santa Clara County Annual Revenue: $800,000 Annual Cash Flow: $132,000...

$149,000

$149,000

Iconic Bar & Restaurant, Established Over Two Decades | Type 47 ABC

Milpitas, CA

MS Real Estate Inc. presents a restaurant sale opportunity located in Milpitas, California. Established over two decades ago, this fully built-out restaurant offers substantial infrastructure in place...

$299,900

$299,900

Turnkey restaurant for sale with type 47 license

San Francisco, CA

Established Restaurant for Sale – Lower Haight, San Francisco Rare opportunity to acquire a high-performing restaurant located in the heart of San Francisco’s Lower Haight neighborhood, a vibrant,...

$415,000

$415,000

Cash Flow: $100,000

Freestanding, profitable Fast Food at Signalized Corner in Fullerton

Fullerton, CA

Quick Serve Restaurant on a hard signalized corner at a very busy intersection. Large dining room, full kitchen. Mostly help run, the owner does not spend a lot of time there. Good cook line, back...

$165,000

$165,000

Cash Flow: $98,000

2 Premier Desert Locations-Restaurant & Bar + Bakery Cafe -$6.7M Sales

Riverside County, CA

2 Premier Locations | Palm Springs Area | $6.7M Annual Revenue Restaurant & Bar w/Full Liquor & Patio + a Bakery Cafe An exceptional opportunity to acquire a highly profitable, award-winning...

$2,400,000

$2,400,000

Cash Flow: $746,143

Profitable Vietnamese restaurants

Marin County, CA

Transform your entrepreneurial vision into reality with this highly profitable Vietnamese restaurant opportunity in Marin County. This established business delivers immediate cash flow while offering...

$625,000

$625,000

Cash Flow: $201,016

Takeout Pizza Franchise! Excellent Location!

Stockton, CA

This is a well established Papa Murphy's franchise for sale. $441,405.02 in gross sales for 2025!! It is located in Stockton, Ca. Pizza Restaurant is located on a high profile corner across from the...

$45,000

$45,000

49 Carl’s Jr. Franchises - Bankruptcy Sale

Los Angeles County, CA

National Franchise Sales (NFS) has been engaged to manage the marketing and sale process for 49 Carl’s Jr. restaurant locations operated by Sun Gir Incorporated and affiliated entities as part of an...

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $7,900,000

QSR Franchise-3 locations in Orange County, buy one or all three

Orange County, CA

This location is one of three currently owned by the Seller. Buyers have the opportunity to purchase this individual location or acquire all three locations as part of a larger multi-unit transaction....

$179,000

$179,000

Cash Flow: $86,433

Popular Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant within a Busy Shopping Center

Sonoma County, CA

Popular Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant within a Busy Shopping Center For Sale in the North Bay RRC#5315 Asking Price: $280,000 Location: Sonoma County Annual Revenue: Contact for Info Annual Cash Flow:...

$280,000

$280,000

Hamburger Franchise in Popular Outlet Mall

Ventura County, CA

Hamburger Franchise in Popular Outlet Mall RRC#5305 Offered at $149,000 Location: Ventura County Annual Revenue: Contact for Info Annual Cash Flow: Contact for Info Monthly Rent: $8000 Listing...

$149,000

$149,000

Premier Long Beach Coastal Corridor | Full Service Restaurant & Bar

Orange County, CA

Premier Long Beach Coastal Corridor | Full Service Restaurant & Bar | Brand-New 2023 Elevated Build-Out | High-End FF&E | Full Liquor-ABC47 | Turnkey Opportunity | Strong Revenue RRC#5311 Asking...

$425,000

$425,000

Established Breakfast & Lunch – Prime Monterey County Location

Monterey County, CA

Established Breakfast & Lunch – Prime Monterey County Location RRC#5309 Asking Price: $549,000 Location: Monterey County Annual Revenue: $1,051,264 Annual Cash Flow: Contact for Info Monthly Rent:...

$549,000

$549,000

$195,000 - Orange County - 4.5 Yelp Stars – BBQ Restaurant

Orange County, CA

$195,000 - Orange County - 4.5 Yelp Stars – BBQ Restaurant - $1.1 Million Annual Sales RRC# 5314 Location: Orange County Description: $195,000 for this highly respected BBQ restaurant located in...

$195,000

$195,000

Standalone Restaurant for Sale in Prime Chino Hills Location

Chino Hills, CA

Located in the heart of Chino Hills, this well-known Cantonese restaurant presents a rare opportunity to acquire a fully built-out, high-capacity dining establishment in one of the most desirable and...

$160,000

$160,000

Popular Burger joint (Redwood City)

Redwood City, CA

Description: This Burger Joint is situated within the neighborhood strip plaza in Redwood City’s Farm Hill/Woodside area. The center functions as a convenience-oriented strip serving nearby residents,...

$299,000

$299,000

Profitable Franchise or Bring your own menu super high traffic

Canoga Park, CA

Asset bring your own concept OR buy as Profitable Chocolate Bash Franchise – High-Traffic Location with Huge Upside! Average 8k net income last for Months Turnkey Dessert Franchise | Gold Mine for...

$149,999

$149,999

High-Traffic Togo’s Franchise For Sale

Orange County, CA

Well-established Togo’s franchise located in a high-traffic regional shopping center with strong daily consumer activity and excellent visibility. The surrounding area features a healthy mix of...

$195,000

$195,000

Cash Flow: $74,317

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Modern Sacramento Breakfast & Lunch Diner

Sacramento, CA

Modern Sacramento Breakfast & Lunch Diner | $1.59M Revenue | Major Build-Out | Full Bar | Owner-Operator Upside Business Description Excellent opportunity to acquire a modern, fully built-out...

$249,000

$249,000

Cash-Flowing Restaurant Opportunity with Established Reputation

Oakdale, CA

Keep the successful taqueria concept or bring your own vision to a fully built-out restaurant space. Beer and wine licenses available. OPPORTUNITY FOR INCREASED REVENUE!!! Currently not utilizing...

$100,000

$100,000

Cash Flow: $70,000

Established 5-Unit Subway Portfolio | Los Angeles County

Los Angeles County, CA

Established 5-unit Subway portfolio located throughout Los Angeles County featuring a strong mix of in-line and end-cap locations in high-density retail corridors. The portfolio benefits from an...

$1,125,000

$1,125,000

EBITDA: $360,000

Restaurant Greater Palm Springs Area

Palm Springs, CA

Restaurant is centrally located in the greater Palm Springs area with close proximity to surrounding Desert Cities. A favorite place for locals and visitors to enjoy delicious food, craft beers, wine...

$550,000

$550,000

Cash Flow: $130,000

High-Profit Chinese Noodle House in Prime South Coast Metro

Santa Ana, CA

This is a premier opportunity to acquire a high-performing, turnkey Chinese Noodle House located in the heart of the South Coast Metro district. Situated in a dominant, Target-anchored shopping...

$300,000

$300,000

Cash Flow: $185,000

Turnkey Cafe & Bakery for Sale – Established, Profitable, and Growing

Sacramento County, CA

This business is a vibrant neighborhood hotspot that combines a bustling breakfast and brunch restaurant with an in-house bakery. Offering a unique dining experience, this turnkey business boasts a...

$449,000

$449,000

Cash Flow: $155,790

5 DAYS Open Sandwich shop With Good Rent

Santa Fe Springs, CA

Business Description 1). gross sales is $420,000 a year 2). Monthly rents $ 2,600 + $ including NNN 3). Lease 5 Years + 5 Years Option 4). size is approx. SF. 1,600 6). The average net income possible...

$220,000

$220,000

Cash Flow: $96,000

Italian Restaurent in business 13 years with a 7% Rent Factor!

San Mateo, CA

Imagine yourself as the proud owner of this beloved Italian restaurant that's been a San Mateo cornerstone for 13 successful years. You'll inherit a loyal customer base who genuinely loves the...

$195,000

$195,000

Cash Flow: $111,375

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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