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American Restaurants For Sale in California

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High-Profit, Absentee-Run Breakfast Franchise- EBITDA $450k

Los Angeles, CA

Established breakfast franchise is currently available for acquisition. It is located on a busy street and highly visible. The business is fully absentee-run, supported by a stable management team and...

$1,699,000

$1,699,000

Cash Flow: $448,934

Established Restaurant in Central Dublin

Alameda, CA

Established Restaurant in Central Dublin , $975,000 Annual Sales RRC#: 5140 Asking Price: Offered At $179,000 Location: Alameda County Annual Revenue: $975,000 Annual Cash Flow: Contact For Info...

$179,000

$179,000

Fantastic Central Main Street Restaurant & Full Bar

Sutter County, CA

Fantastic Central Main Street Restaurant & Full Bar w/ Catering Capabilities, Event Space & Stunning Patio for Sale! RRC#5303 Asking Price: $240,000 Location: Yuba County Annual Revenue: $1,067,184...

$240,000

$240,000

Danville Turnkey, Upscale Dining, with Owner Financing Available

Danville, CA

This established American restaurant represents a premier dining destination in downtown Danville, Contra Costa County, offering a comprehensive full-service dining experience with demonstrated market...

$695,000

$695,000

"SF Inner Parkside" Turn Key Cafe with Hood, cheap rent!

San Francisco, CA

Business Sale Description Exceptional petite-sized restaurant opportunity situated in a prime "hidden gem" inner Parkside area in the sunset district. The restaurant is close to local schools and...

$140,000

$140,000

Great area and low rent

Berkeley, CA

This small snack shop offers sandwiches, coffee, pastries, soft drinks, juices, chips, and more. The space is approximately 360 sq. ft. and is located in a high-traffic area near a college campus with...

$99,000

$99,000

No Rent Ever: Iconic Drive-In + Real Estate for Sale | $698K Sales

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Yuba County, CA

No Rent Ever: Iconic Drive-In + Real Estate for Sale | $698K Sales | Quincy RRC#5298 Asking Price: $349,000 Location: Plumas County Annual Revenue: $698,000 Annual Cash Flow: Contact for Info Monthly...

$349,000

$349,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Long Established Breakfast/Lunch Restaurant, 1,600 sq ft with Patio, l

Stanislaus County, CA

Long Established Breakfast/Lunch Restaurant, 1,600 sq ft with Patio, located in the Central Valley. RRC# 5295 Asking Price: $345,000 Location: Stanislaus County Annual Revenue: $900,000 Annual Cash...

$345,000

$345,000

Pacific Cafe - 7000 Geary Blvd, San Francisco

San Francisco, CA

Pacific Cafe - 7000 Geary Blvd, San Francisco RRC#5284 Offered at $195,000 Location: San Francisco County Annual Revenue: $1 Million Plus Annual Cash Flow: Contact for Info Monthly Rent: $4,800...

$195,000

$195,000

Retro Diner offered with Property - San Francisco

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

San Francisco, CA

Description: This iconic restaurant is offered with Property. Located in San Francisco's Richmond District, this is a beloved neighborhood diner that has been serving classic American fare since 1959....

$1,450,000

$1,450,000

Cash Flow: $215,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Poki restaurant in a busy shopping center

Riverside, CA

Great opportunity to own this already established Poke restaurant. Already known by locals and those working in the area. Plaza is a destination location for food options. Great for a quick...

$125,000

$125,000

Cash Flow: $49,000

Prime Denny's Franchise for Sale in Riverside County

Riverside County, CA

Positioned in the heart of Denny’s core market in Riverside County, this well-located restaurant offers exceptional visibility just off a major freeway, ensuring strong, consistent traffic and...

$800,000

$800,000

Cash Flow: $240,000

High-Volume Drive-Thru Restaurant on I-10 | $2M+ Sales | Semi-Absentee

Riverside County, CA

Financial Overview Asking Price (Business Only): $1,200,000 Asking Price (With Real Estate): $4,500,000 Gross Revenue: $2,000,000+ Cash Flow (Net Before Rent): $400,000 Inventory: Not included in...

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Long-Established Full-Service Restaurant with Liquor License

Santa Barbara, CA

This long-established, highly regarded full-service restaurant is located along a well-trafficked commercial corridor in a desirable coastal market. Founded decades ago, the business has operated...

$2,200,000

$2,200,000

Popular Breakfast and Lunch Restaurant

Fresno, CA

Popular breakfast and lunch restaurant. Open Monday through Friday. Approximately 1,425 sq. ft. restaurant space. Price is $85,000. Price includes the business, furniture, fixtures, equipment, and...

$85,000

$85,000

Franchise Restaurant & Full Bar for Sale – Riverside County, CA

Riverside County, CA

Franchise Restaurant & Full Bar for Sale – Riverside County, CA Asking Price: $1,800,000+ (includes furniture & equipment) Easy to Run. Full training Available. Location: Riverside County, California...

$1,800,000

$1,800,000

Greg Carpenter

Horizon M&A Advisors

Serving Santa Clara County, CA

When it is time to sell your business, what is important to you? Of course,getting the best price and terms, but also confidentiality, professional management of the process, avoiding risks by thorough preparation, selling to the buyer who will most likely succeed in growing the business, preserving the legacy of the business you have established, and more, are probably important to you. At Horizon M&A Advisors, we focus on putting your interestes first. Our experienced agents have sold hundreds of businesses. Several have owned businesses or have had careers as professional advisors in accounting, tax, and consulting. We have held management positions in public companies and private companies to lead teams of marketing, sales, manufacturing and other functions. We will understand your business and prioritize your requirements. Horizon M&A Advisors serves sellers of middle market businesses with revenues of $5 million to $100 million and sellers of smaller businesses that are suitable for addon acquisitions by larger firms. We serve institutional buyers including public companies, private equity and privately held companies. We specialize in manufacturing (especially precision sheetmetal and machining), building maintenance services and contracting service businesses such as HVAC, Plumbing, etc., but we are generalists and are capable of selling any type of business. We have sold everything from software, high-tech testing and contract manufacturing to service and distribution businesses. We have substantial research resources that enable us to study any industry quickly.

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Baja Fresh, Fully Updated in Sought-After Community

Orange County, CA

Imagine walking into your own beautifully updated Baja Fresh restaurant, where everything's been freshly remodeled to current brand standards. You'll love that this isn't a fixer-upper - it's a...

$465,000

$465,000

Cash Flow: $177,653

Baja Fresh in Prime Orange County Location

Orange County, CA

Recently remodeled to current brand standards, this Baja Fresh is positioned to serve a vibrant, high-demand community in an affluent coastal area. With a loyal customer base, strong community ties,...

$365,000

$365,000

Cash Flow: $144,288

Beautiful Togo's Franchise in Upscale Shopping Center

Santa Clara County, CA

Terrific price for entering this established and well-respected brand. Great business for owner operator! Opportunities to grow sales. Attractive Unit in longtime location with consistent sales trend....

$95,000

$95,000

Cash Flow: $47,874

Profitable Folsom Bar & Grill | $1.4M Sales | Type 47 Full Liquor

Folsom, CA

Opportunity This is exactly the type of neighborhood Bar & Grill buyers look for but rarely find — profitable, fully built-out, and positioned as a true local gathering spot in one of Northern...

$549,000

$549,000

Cash Flow: $150,000

Established Restaurant With Liquor License For Sale!

Upland, CA

This established American restaurant represents a compelling acquisition opportunity in Upland, CA. The business has operated continuously for years, demonstrating market stability and operational...

$645,000

$645,000

EBITDA: $210,289

Turnkey Fast-Casual Gem with Strong Delivery Revenue

Delano, CA

This vibrant and well-branded concept is already generating impressive revenue both in-store and through delivery, making it an ideal opportunity for an owner-operator or investor looking for...

$175,000

$175,000

Snack Shop with Restaurant Size! Not Operating at Capacity!!

Huntington Park, CA

This Business is a Great Buy! Currently being operated as a Snack Shop but has Space to be a Restaurant. Has all the Kitchen equipment you need! At one point it was being operate as a Pizza...

$100,000

$100,000

Cash Flow: $48,000

Priced to Sell!! Independent Burger Restaurant in Fresno County

Fresno County, CA

Independent Burger Restaurant in Fresno County * Asking price is $95,000 including inventory * Monthly gross sales are $50,000 * You can keep the same concept of the Burger restaurant or if you have a...

$95,000

$95,000

Inner Sunset Small-Format Restaurant For Sale

San Francisco, CA

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$165,000

$165,000

North Bay Seafood Restaurant for Sale

California

A well established, high-performing seafood focused restaurant is now available in the North Bay. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a fully built-out, professionally operated concept with strong...

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

Ocean Beach Restaurant For Sale w/ Beer & Wine License

San Diego, CA

Rare turn-key restaurant opportunity - Priced to sell! Prime coastal location – Situated in the heart of Ocean Beach and just blocks from the sand and pier. Thriving beach community – Known for its...

$99,000

$99,000

Historic Restaurant + Real Estate | 77 Parking Spaces | SBA Ready

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Wilmington, CA

Investment Highlights Proven Revenue — Approximately $100,000 in monthly gross sales with $20,000+ in monthly net income. Limited Hours, Strong Returns — Current performance achieved on a lifestyle...

$2,650,000

$2,650,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

"Saratoga" Rare Find Café with Hood & Low Rent!

Saratoga, CA

Business Sale Description Established petite-sized dessert and snack opportunity situated in the heart of Saratoga’s Village district. This turnkey operation is located in a prime "move-in ready"...

$150,000

$150,000

"San Bruno" Established High-Volume Type 1 Beer & Wine License!

San Bruno, CA

Business Sale Description Exceptional opportunity to acquire a long-standing, high-volume restaurant situated in a prime San Bruno corridor. This established operation is strategically located near...

$395,000

$395,000

Full Kitchen Restaurant/ Sushi Bar

Torrance, CA

Renowned Japanese restaurant, Miyabi Uni, is available for sale in a prime, high-visibility location with heavy foot traffic. Currently run by an absentee owner, this business reports net sales of...

$169,000

$169,000

A breakfast restaurant with a patio

San Jose, CA

A breakfast restaurant is for sale in S. San Jose. It features a large front patio and a dining area with a small bar, tables, chairs, and booths that create a welcoming atmosphere. The fully equipped...

$200,000

$200,000

Gastrognome Restaurant (R.E.) available

Riverside County, CA

The Gastrognome restaurant in beautiful Idyllwild is a true gem and a landmark in the area. It holds a great reputation for its exceptional dining experience. The atmosphere at the restaurant is...

$650,000

$650,000

Cash Flow: $193,313

Newly Remodeled & Fully Equipped Hotel Restaurant FOR Sale

Sonoma County, CA

Newly Remodeled & Fully Equipped Hotel Restaurant FOR Sale in Sonoma County! ~1.5million in Annual Revenue. Strong Breakfast/Lunch Opportunity and Great Lease!! RRC# 5290 Asking Price: $225,000...

$225,000

$225,000

Established, Highly Profitable Deli for Sale

Petaluma, CA

Lucchesi Deli has been serving a variety of sandwiches in Petaluma for over thirty years. The heavy concentration of sandwich offerings simplifies the front and backroom operation, ensuring freshness...

$650,000

$650,000

Cash Flow: $225,779

Quick Sale! Which Wich Sandwich Shop Near El Paseo in Palm Desert

Palm Desert, CA

New Lower Price! Easy conversion. Currently fast casual gourmet sandwich shop boasts delicious sandwiches from turkey, beef, seafood, Italian, classics, all the way to vegetarian! Fun environment and...

$215,000

$215,000

Flourishing Thai Restaurant

Folsom, CA

Imagine yourself welcoming guests into this thriving Thai restaurant that's become a beloved community staple. You'll love how this beautifully designed 1,500 square foot space creates an atmosphere...

$120,000

$120,000

Mountain Mike's Franchise Pizza restaurant for Sale in Fresno

Fresno, CA

Established Mountain Mike’s Pizza – Fresno, CA Excellent opportunity to acquire a turnkey Mountain Mike’s Pizza franchise located in a highly desirable Fresno neighborhood. The business is...

$599,000

$599,000

Award-Winning Profitable Mexican Seafood Restaurant

Los Angeles County, CA

The restaurant demonstrates strong profitability, maintaining healthy gross margins of approximately +68–70% over the past three years. Revenue showed positive momentum with a solid increase in 2024,...

$675,000

$675,000

Cash Flow: $249,813

Turnkey Restaurant Opportunity in K-Town LA | Low Rent

Los Angeles, CA

Turnkey Restaurant Opportunity in K-Town LA | Low Rent | Prime 3rd St Location near USC Description Excellent opportunity to acquire a profitable, turn-key restaurant business in the heart of...

$68,000

$68,000

"San Jose" Prime Location with 41 Beer and Wine License!

San Jose, CA

Business Sale Description Exceptional petite-sized restaurant opportunity situated in a prime "hidden gem" location at the gateway of Japantown and North San Jose. This turnkey operation is located...

$90,000

$90,000

"Pleasanton" Established Restaurant & Bar with 47 Liquor License!

Pleasanton, CA

Business Sale Description Established large-format restaurant opportunity situated in a prime trade corridor of Pleasanton, near the intersection of Santa Rita Road and Pimlico Drive. This turnkey...

$625,000

$625,000

Well-equipped Freestanding Restaurant with large private parking lot

San Jose, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a business location & assets with a legacy of excellence and proven financial performance, consistently exceeding $1 million in annual revenue. It is located on a...

$328,000

$328,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

Price Reduced! Established Subway! Orange County!

Orange County, CA

PRICE REDUCED! Motivated Seller, turnkey ready! Rare, low entry price for an established national brand in a major college and residential hub! Please sign NDA for more information. Picture of...

$79,000

$79,000

Jim Pate

Santa Rosa Business & Commercial

Serving Sacramento County, CA

Santa Rosa Business and Commercial has agents and brokers that have leased and sold businesses and commercial property in the North Bay for over 30 years. There is no other firm in the North Bay that has the equivalent depth of experience and local knowledge of the surrounding business community

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Bar and Grill With 47 Type liquor License Downtown San Diego

San Diego, CA

Bar and Grill restaurant for sale in downtown San Diego offering a unique combination of Japanese and Vietnamese cuisine in a high-traffic, walkable urban location. Established in 2018, the business...

$349,000

$349,000

Cash Flow: $34,080

Turn-Key Restaurant Space

East Palo Alto, CA

Description: This turn-key restaurant space is located on East Bayshore Road in East Palo Alto, a high-visibility corridor connecting Palo Alto, Menlo Park, and the Dumbarton Bridge. The location...

$299,000

$299,000

Brand new fast food In the heart of Contra Costa $79,000

Contra Costa County, CA

Excellent High-Traffic Restaurant Opportunity Near School This is a prime location situated near a high school, benefiting from consistent foot traffic and a strong surrounding residential community....

$79,000

$79,000

Two Profitable Yogurt Shops

Bakersfield, CA

Imagine walking into not one, but two thriving yogurt shops that could be yours tomorrow. You're looking at an incredible opportunity to own two profitable locations in this health-focused industry...

$135,000

$135,000

Cash Flow: $62,835

North Hollywood Bar with Customer Embraced Concept & Vibe!

North Hollywood, CA

This North Hollywood bar and grill offers a customer embraced concept, a welcoming vibe, a thoughtful build-out that exudes character, and onsite parking. The venue has become known for its friendly...

$199,000

$199,000

Free Standing Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Restaurant

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Price Reduction!! Was $399,000, now $299,000 Free standing restaurant on a busy intersection near the 215/15/10 fwy’s in San Bernardino, surrounded by dense residential neighborhoods. Currently...

$299,000

$299,000

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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