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American Restaurants in CA For Sale

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Price Reduction - Orange County - 4.5 Yelp Stars – BBQ Restaurant

Orange County, CA

Price Reduction - Orange County - 4.5 Yelp Stars – BBQ Restaurant - $1.1Million Annual Sales RRC# 5078 Location: Orange County Description: Price Reduced to $165,000 for this highly respected BBQ...

$165,000

$165,000

Same Owner For 21 Years, Absentee Owner,Beer/wine Lic.

Redondo Beach, CA

free standing building,good lease,high visibility corner location,...

$200,000

$200,000

Cash Flow: $138,000

Franchise Sandwhich

Napa County, CA

Turnkey Sandwhich Franchise Opportunity – Convenient Spot in Napa County. Are you ready to own a thriving business in a prime location? This established franchise in Napa County offers steady income,...

$200,000

$200,000

Breakfast and brunch restaurant for sale in SF Outer Richmond

San Francisco, CA

28 years established Breakfast and brunch restaurant for sale in SF outer Richmond minutes to Washington high school, movie theater, cafes, and Asian restaurants. The store is averaging $40,000 a...

$135,000

$135,000

Super high volume Asian restaurant for sale in Alameda

Alameda, CA

Super high volume asian restaurant for sale in Alameda on main street. They serve a huge selection of different foods, chicken,l wings, some loaded tots, chicken skins, Mongolian beef chow mein,...

$350,000

$350,000

Beach City Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant

Orange County, CA

Are you ready to step into the lucrative world of restaurant ownership? We're thrilled to present a highly successful breakfast and lunch restaurant, nestled in prime location, for your consideration....

$400,000

$400,000

Cash Flow: $160,000

High Volume Dickey BBQ restaurant for sale in Lancaster of Los Angeles

Lancaster, CA

ESTABLISHED DICKEY'S BARBECUE PIT FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY - LANCASTER, CA This well-established Dickey's Barbecue Pit franchise represents a turnkey restaurant investment in Lancaster, located in...

$350,000

$350,000

Belmont Shore Bar & Grill – Prime Location w/Flexible Build Out&Patio

Long Beach, CA

This Belmont Shore bar and grill is located in a highly visible prime location in Long Beach’s most coveted hospitality and entertainment area. The relatively new gastropub boasts fantastic street...

$275,000

$275,000

Cash Flow: $82,798

Breakfast & Lunch Cafe on Busy Street

Los Angeles County, CA

An exceptional opportunity awaits to acquire a well-established and beloved café, ideally located along one of Los Angeles' busiest and most high-visibility corridors. This vibrant breakfast and lunch...

$259,000

$259,000

Cash Flow: $132,900

Denny's - California

Mendocino County, CA

An iconic brand, Denny's began franchising in 1963 and has grown to over 1700 restaurants worldwide. Franchisor requires at least $1M net worth and $500K liquid, and at least 5 years Restaurant...

$348,999

$348,999

Cash Flow: $132,329

Absentee run Burger and Hot Dog Joint for sale near UC Berkeley

Berkeley, CA

Absentee run Burger and Cheesesteak joint for sale near UC Berkeley. A hidden gem near UC Berkeley on the south side. They also sell hot dogs and popular oreo milkshakes. The store generates lots of...

$120,000

$120,000

Highly Profitable Breakfast/Lunch Restaurant & Bakery /Newly Renovated

Eagle Rock, CA

This popular neighborhood restaurant located near Pasadena, CA offers an opportunity to purchase a turnkey, highly profitable establishment that's easy to learn. The business is producing over...

$300,000

$300,000

Cash Flow: $99,899

Subway

Fullerton, CA

If you are looking for a risk-free, yet a steady income stream business, you can be a Subway Franchise member. Further, many franchise owners own multiple locations which proves that once you are in...

$72,000

$72,000

Cash Flow: $39,000

Burger, Steak & Salads - American Cuisine (Los Angeles)

Los Angeles, CA

Description: This is a casual eatery known for serving a variety of grilled steak dishes and American-style fast food. The menu typically features items like Philly cheesesteaks, burgers, fries, and...

$95,000

$95,000

Stunning remodeled restaurant opportunity in downtown Hermosa Beach

Hermosa Beach, CA

This is a beautifully remodeled restaurant in one of the most popular beach cities in California. Open air dining with an outdoor dining deck. Separate room available for private parties or events....

$325,000

$325,000

The Counter - Located in the heart of Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles, CA

The Counter is a high-end casual dining restaurant chain offering custom topped gourmet burgers with over a million possible burger and burgers-in-a-bowl combinations through a checklist-style menu....

$1,180,000

$1,180,000

Cash Flow: $150,180

Teri Craft

Berkshire Hathaway Commercial Division

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

Craft Business Sales at Berkshire Hathaway combines a world-renowned reputation with exceptional service, professional support, and integrity in every transaction. In addition to business brokerage, we also provide commercial real estate sales and leasing services. We market and sell a wide range of businesses throughout California, with offices in Pasadena, Santa Barbara, and the East Bay/San Francisco area to better serve our clients. Our team brings extensive experience in business operations, sales, marketing, and commercial real estate. We have particular expertise in property management, construction, restaurants, grocery, hospitality, medical, and specialty food and beverage businesses. At the same time, we enjoy working with and successfully selling a diverse range of industries. We provide complimentary business valuations and confidential marketing, and we take great pride in producing high-quality marketing materials and executing comprehensive sales strategies. On average, we successfully close more than 15 business sales per year and maintain a large national database of qualified buyers.

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Beer and Wine Garden with Food (Richmond)

Richmond, CA

Description: This popular outdoor community space that serves as a casual gathering spot for locals and visitors. Located in the coastal neighborhood, it offers a laid-back atmosphere with a focus on...

$199,000

$199,000

50's Style Diner, Money Maker, Manager Run

Oceanside, CA

Beautiful 50's Diner, with a tons of memorabilia included in the sales price. Service is fast food style where you order at the counter. Not a full service, table order restaurant. Business is manager...

$695,000

$695,000

Cash Flow: $200,000

High Volume Restaurant & Bakery

Riverside County, CA

Considering the SBA 7a's cap of $5m, the buyer needs proof of liquidity of 6m+ before moving forward with more information. Business Summary: Riverside County Bistro Established: 1990 Industry:...

$11,000,000

$11,000,000

Cash Flow: $2,550,000

Full Bar and Restaurant with Property (Uptown Oakland)

Oakland, CA

Description: This highly popular Bar and Restaurant is located in the heart of the Uptown district, a vibrant and diverse neighborhood known for its lively arts scene and dynamic cultural landscape....

$3,300,000

$3,300,000

Fine Dining Restaurant For Sale!

Riverside, CA

A prime business ideally located in a highly sought-after area in Riverside California, very popular with the locals. The restaurant has earned a reputation for its excellent food and customer...

$750,000

$750,000

Prime Downtown Hermosa Restaurant and Bar Opportunity

Hermosa Beach, CA

Exceptional location! Fully-equipped restaurant with full liquor license. Walk-in cooler. Private office and extensive storage areas. Outdoor patio and dining deck with views and easy beach access....

$300,000

$300,000

Breakfast & Lunch cafe, Full Bar, Large Patio

Hollywood, CA

100% absentee run and SBA qualified. Established for over a decade in the heart of Hollywood is this classic American diner serving innovative and exciting dishes which has become a staple in the...

$725,000

$725,000

Cash Flow: $240,000

Francise Food Restaurant

Solano County, CA

Very Popular Franchise food Restaurant SDE- waiting on P&L from seller Seller claiming 25K net income per month Sales - 92K/month Store size- 2000 SF Rent - 4660 incl NNN Lease valid until - 2034 plus...

$599,000

$599,000

Santa Monica Area Bar with Kitchen – Stellar Freeway Access

Santa Monica, CA

This bar with a full kitchen is located in the greater Santa Monica area. The bar is widely considered to be the best in the area and is known for its menu offerings and convivial atmosphere. The menu...

$425,000

$425,000

Cash Flow: $30,561

Remarkable Restaurant/Bar/Event Space in Downtown Santa Monica

Santa Monica, CA

ATTENTION: The existing restaurant is open and operating. DO NOT DISTURB the current business. Staff does NOT know this space is being listed. Please enter ONLY as a customer, or contact Broker to...

$200,000

$200,000

Franchise burger restaurant.

Monrovia, CA

Franchise burger restaurant in the heart of old town Monrovia. Large shopping center anchored by other franchises. Surrounded by offices, retails and residential. The shop size is 1,777 SF, rent is...

$159,000

$159,000

Established Port Of Subs Franchise Sandwich Shop For Sale

Grass Valley, CA

A highly successful sandwich franchise establishment, operating in the same prime location for more than three decades, is now available for sale due to the owner's relocation. The sale price...

$315,000

$315,000

Must see Drive Thru Restaurant in Brea

California

Busy Corner Drive Thru , Good for Breakfast & Lunch Business Over 100k in upgrades done recently, Good Location for Breakfast & lunch. Plenty of parking, easy in and out, good sales with personnel in...

$295,000

$295,000

Cash Flow: $85,000

Name Brand Hamburger Franchise SBA Pre-Approved

Los Angeles County, CA

Name Brand Hamburger Franchise SBA Pre-Approved RRC# 4978 Location: Los Angeles County Description: Located in Eagle Rock in a busy shopping center with major brand-name anchor stores and close...

$525,000

$525,000

Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant for Sale! W/Hard Liquor License!

San Francisco, CA

Located at the corner of Van Ness and Geary Street, 1050 Van Ness is situated on the ground floor of the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel (over 150 Rooms!), and is directly across from the CPMC Hospital...

$249,000

$249,000

Turnkey Restaurant for Sale Suisun City!!! LOW RENT!!!

Suisun City, CA

This independent Restaurant for Sale is a rare turnkey opportunity for an owner operator to step into a well established business with solid sales and an exceptionally manageable monthly rent of just...

$125,000

$125,000

Buy or Sell an American Restaurant in California
Market OverviewListed for Sale
Number of Businesses Analyzed257
Median Asking Price$349,900
Median Reported Revenue$996,198
Median Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings$132,065
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.

Asking Price

Lower QuartileMedianUpper Quartile
$180,000$349,900$690,000

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$600,000$84,000
Median$996,198$132,065
Upper Quartile$1,562,790$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 Quartile0.261.83
Median0.352.57
Upper Quartile0.513.48
Find out what these types of businesses actually sell for with a BizBuySell Valuation Report

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 $349,900, though prices range from under $180,000 to well over $690,000.

How much do American Restaurants owners in California earn?

The median reported revenue of American Restaurants in California is $996,198 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 0.26 to 0.51, with a median of 0.35. Earning multiples range from 1.83 to 3.48, with the median at 2.57. This means the typical American Restaurant in California may ask for around 0.35 times its annual revenue, and 2.57 times its annual owner earnings.

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