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American Restaurants in CA For Sale

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Restaurantat Outer Richmond neighborhood of with big kitchen for sale

San Francisco, CA

Transform your entrepreneurial vision into reality with this thriving American restaurant opportunity in San Francisco's desirable Outer Richmond neighborhood. This turnkey operation delivers...

$175,000

$175,000

Casual Restaurant Great Downtown Fullerton Location

Fullerton, CA

Great build out on a casual lunch and dinner restaurant located in a busy downtown Fullerton location. Current owner does not work here at all. 1000% employee run business. Good, full kitchen with a...

$195,000

$195,000

HOT DEAL! Franchise Chicken Fast-Food Restaurant in Fresno County

Fresno County, CA

Established Franchise Chicken Fast Food restaurant in Fresno County Gross sales are $625,000 annually 2,400 Sf space with patio Rent is $8,000 a month including NNN There is no beer and wine license...

$209,000

$209,000

Established Restaurant in Central Dublin, $975,000

Alameda, CA

Established Restaurant in Central Dublin , $975,000 Annual Sales RRC#: 5140 Asking Price: Offered At $195000 Location: Alameda County Annual Revenue: $975,000 Annual Cash Flow: Contact For Info...

$195,000

$195,000

Established Restaurant Doing $1,360,000 + Sales in Prime Location

Alameda, CA

Established Restaurant Doing $1,360,000 + Sales in Prime Location on Major Thoroughfare in Central Fremont Location RRC#: 5139 Asking Price: Offered At $295,000 Location: Fremont Annual Revenue:...

$295,000

$295,000

Prime Noe Valley Restaurant on Bustling 24th Street Retail Corridor

San Francisco, CA

Prime Noe Valley Restaurant on Bustling 24th Street Retail Corridor RRC#: 5138 Asking Price: Offered At $149,000 Location: San Francisco County Annual Revenue: $806,261 Annual Cash Flow: $146,384...

$149,000

$149,000

Iconic SF Neighborhood Diner – Nearly 50 Years of Success

San Francisco, CA

Iconic SF Neighborhood Diner – Nearly 50 Years of Success & $1.98M Annual Revenue RRC#: 5141 Asking Price: $199,000 Location: San Francisco County Annual Revenue: $1,987,265 Monthly Rent:$8,500.00...

$199,000

$199,000

Huge Price Drop! Turn-Key Restaurant w/Full Buildout & Large Patio

Valencia, CA

Located in a well anchored shopping center of North Valencia, this fully built out space is outfitted with all of the necessary kitchen equipment and infrastructure to run a successful restaurant. It...

$119,000

$119,000

Beautifully Rustic Designed Corner Restaurant/Bar W/ type 47 License

Emeryville, CA

NEW LOWER PRICE! Established American casual dining restaurant and bar located on a prominent corner in Emeryville, California. This turnkey operation features a Type 47 liquor license and combines...

$150,000

$150,000

Burger joint for sale in El Cerrito shopping center

El Cerrito, CA

Here's your chance to own a popular hamburger restaurant in the bustling El Cerrito shopping center in California. This thriving business is situated in a prime location, nestled amongst top-tier...

$150,000

$150,000

Long Standing Napa County Fast-Casual Restaurant – $2.3M Revenue

Napa County, CA

Long Standing Napa County Fast-Casual Restaurant – $2.3M Revenue, $356K Net – SBA Pre-Approved RRC#:5142 Asking Price: $695,000 Location: Napa County Annual Revenue: $2,387,374 Annual Cash Flow:...

$695,000

$695,000

High-Volume Baja Fresh with Baja Fresh 2.0 Upgrade

Los Angeles County, CA

Exceptional Baja Fresh opportunity in a prime, walkable neighborhood with strong local demand. This location generated $1.31M in annual sales, well above the system average, of $911k reflecting its...

$375,000

$375,000

Cash Flow: $183,870

Seafood Restaurant- Large patio- Beer & Wine- Opens only 4 hours a day

Thousand Oaks, CA

Well established Mediterranean seafood restaurant with current Owner since 1992, Very very short business operating hour, Premises only opens 4 hours a day 28 hours a week, from 4pm to 8pm since...

$295,000

$295,000

Cash Flow: $95,000

Very rare prime downtown Hermosa Beach restaurant opportunity

Hermosa Beach, CA

Incredible location! Popular and very highly rated restaurant. Fully-equipped restaurant with beer and wine license. Outdoor patio and dining deck with views and easy beach access. Substantial public...

$330,000

$330,000

Popular Main Street Restaurant and Bar with Live Music

Murphys, CA

Thriving full-service restaurant in the heart of downtown Murphys! With a full liquor license and award-winning menu, Alchemy Cafe is a locally loved, staple on Main Street. Access to P&Ls shall...

$275,000

$275,000

High-Visibility Stand-Alone Restaurant

Santa Rosa, CA

Established restaurant location available in one of Santa Rosa’s most desirable neighborhoods. This is a fully built-out, stand-alone restaurant with a large dining area, spacious kitchen, outdoor...

$150,000

$150,000

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Wienerschnitzel restaurant for Sale

Tulare County, CA

Great opportunity to join the largest Hot Dog Franchise chain in the Country...

$149,000

$149,000

Cash Flow: $100,000

Folsom Sports Bar & Grill Restaurant

Folsom, CA

New Asking Price $99k! We are pleased to offer this inviting Sports Bar & Grill as a turn-key conversion opportunity. This recently remodeled and updated space includes all of the ingredients needed...

$99,000

$99,000

Restaurant and Full Bar with Large Patio in Sebastopol for Sale

Sebastopol, CA

This wonderful restaurant & bar is nicely located on a large corner lot, with plenty of parking in the beautiful West County city of Sebastopol. The rent for this approximately 2500 square foot...

$495,000

$495,000

Popular Restaurant in Down Town Marin

San Rafael, CA

Description: Award-winning, established restaurant with regular customers and a vibrant online media presence in Downtown Marin, and it occupies an eye-catching corner location in the heart of Marin...

$299,000

$299,000

Profitable Restaurant w/Beer & Wine

Santa Barbara County, CA

Ideal Location!! Gross Sales: $1,751,750 Net to Owner: $371,303 Owner Works? No Monthly Base Rent: $8,836.94 NNN/CAM: $0.73 per Sq. Ft. Square Footage: 2,900sq.ft. +600sq. ft. Patio Parking: 9 Spaces...

$559,356

$559,356

Cash Flow: $371,303

Stylish Breakfast Cafe for Sale | $275,000

Alameda County, CA

This charming café features modern interiors, abundant natural light, and cozy outdoor seating. Fully equipped kitchen and coffee setup — perfect for an owner-operator or concept expansion. Located...

$275,000

$275,000

Highly Profitable, Well-Established Main Street Restaurant

Murphys, CA

Opportunity in the heart of Murphys! For 33 years, this highly profitable, fully equipped restaurant has been a beloved staple on bustling Main Street, drawing both locals and tourists. Serving...

$685,000

$685,000

1500 Sq Ft - Fully Equipped Mongolian BBQ – near Marina Del Ray

Los Angeles County, CA

1500 Sq Ft - Fully Equipped Mongolian BBQ – Located near Marina Del Ray, Los Angeles County RRC#: 5127 Offered at $125,000 Location: Los Angeles County General Information: Remodeled in January 2025...

$125,000

$125,000

Only Open 3-Hours Per Weekday! Huge Lunch Traffic w/Takeout Delivery

San Francisco County, CA

Only Open 3-Hours Per Weekday! Huge Lunch Traffic w/Takeout Delivery & Catering Power! Downtown SF is Back! RRC#5124 Asking Price: $125,000 Location: San Francisco County Annual Revenue: $587,712...

$125,000

$125,000

Mexican Restaurant - Tacos with Beer & Wine

Artesia, CA

Price Reduction!! Very attractive restaurant, fully remodeled in 2023. Serving its customers home style Mexican food. This is the only Mexican restaurant in a large and busy center. End cap with great...

$180,000

$180,000

Cash Flow: $90,000

Restaurant Space with Full Kitchen & Spacious Dining Area

Chico, CA

Restaurant Space with Full Kitchen & Spacious Dining Area RRC#: 5122 Asking Price: Offered at $450,000 Location: Butte County Annual Revenue: Contact For Info Annual Cash Flow: Contact For Info...

$450,000

$450,000

Stunning 42+Seat Patio! Great Stylish Cafe with Upgrades

Alameda County, CA

Stunning 42+Seat Patio! Great Stylish Cafe with Upgrades In the Heart of Berkeley RRC#: 5120 Listing Description: This ~885sf counter service café with upgraded ~650sf patio oasis is now for sale....

$75,000

$75,000

Cash Flow: $42,000

2 Store Wienerschnitzel Franchises package

Los Angeles County, CA

Great opportunity to join the largest Hot Dog Franchise chain in the Country....

$559,000

$559,000

Cash Flow: $150,000

Stunning restaurant opportunity in the heart of the Riviera Village

Redondo Beach, CA

This is a very rare opportunity to secure a beautifully-appointed restaurant with a huge patio in one of the best locations in the beach cities. The Riviera Village has close to 5 million visits every...

$500,000

$500,000

Ventura Blvd’s Next Iconic Spot Awaits!

Sherman Oaks, CA

CityStreet Commercial is pleased to present this premier restaurant opportunity at 13359 Ventura Boulevard in Sherman Oaks. Situated along the highly sought- after Ventura Boulevard corridor, this...

$395,000

$395,000

Long standing sushi restaurant in Santa Ana

Santa Ana, CA

This prime restaurant space is now available for sale, offering a turnkey opportunity ideal for a Japanese sushi stop eatery. The strip mall also features a hair salon, smoke shop, and a Subway,...

$129,999

$129,999

High Volume Asian buffet restaurant for sale in SF Fisherman Whalf

San Francisco, CA

Established Asian Buffet Restaurant - San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf This well-established Asian buffet restaurant presents an exceptional acquisition opportunity in one of San Francisco's premier...

$299,000

$299,000

'THE CHEESESTEAK SHOP' has a Profitable and Popular Location for Sale

Livermore, CA

'THE CHEESESTEAK SHOP' has a Profitable and Popular Location for Sale in a Popular & Growing Eastbay City. Seller Financing Available! RRC#: 5110 Asking Price: Offered at $249,000 Location: Alameda...

$249,000

$249,000

'THE CHEESESTEAK SHOP' has a Profitable and Popular Location for Sale.

Alameda, CA

'THE CHEESESTEAK SHOP' has a Profitable and Popular Location for Sale. Below Market Lease will be Assigned! ~25% Revenue Increase Year-to-Year RRC#: 5107 Asking Price: Offered at $229,000 Location:...

$229,000

$229,000

Thriving Restaurant in Carpinteria

Carpinteria, CA

A community favorite for more than seven years, this established Carpinteria restaurant combines steady performance with valuable licensing—holding both a Type 47 liquor license and a Type 58 catering...

$649,000

$649,000

Bernal Heights Restaurant/Bar For Sale

San Francisco, CA

Located in the Bernal Heights neighborhood of San Francisco, at 3215 Mission Street (and Valencia Street), the space formerly known as Outer Orbit Pinball Arcade and Bar is for sale. This 3,000 square...

$250,000

$250,000

Established Togo's Sandwich Franchise Opportunity

Orange County, CA

End-cap Togo’s restaurant available in a well-positioned shopping center, surrounded by a strong customer base in a high-value neighborhood. Togo’s is a trusted regional sandwich brand with more than...

$295,000

$295,000

Cash Flow: $145,300

Established Franchise - Broken Yolk Cafe, La Quinta, CA

La Quinta, CA

- $650,000 for franchise, furniture, fixtures & equipment. - Exceptional, high visibility location at the heaviest traffic intersection in the entire Coachella Valley. - Over $200,000 in recent...

$650,000

$650,000

Cash Flow: $286,702

Iconic, Vibrant Breakfast & Lunch also Dinner Spot w/ Heavy Foottrafic

Montebello, CA

Beautiful Restaurant in Montebello, with an outside patio and a corner location. Great big kitchen is fully stocked with all the equipment. It’s a STEAL with BELOW MARKET RENT and employees in place...

$149,000

$149,000

Cash Flow: $66,000

Highly Profitable Restaurant Fronting the Harbor

Marina Del Rey, CA

CityStreet Commercial is pleased to present this premier waterfront restaurant in Marina del Rey. This highly desirable coastal community attracts affluent residents, professionals, and visitors...

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $400,000

Own a Prime Sandwich Franchise in Agoura Hills!

Agoura Hills, CA

A well-established national franchise sandwich shop is now available for sale in Agoura Hills, Los Angeles County. Located in a prime and vibrant shopping center, this recently remodeled store is a...

$169,000

$169,000

Cash Flow: $91,500

Mountain Mike's CA - California Coast - Multi-Unit

California

Mountain Mike’s Pizza | Franchise for Sale Asking Price: $2,175,000 Here’s your chance to own two established Mountain Mike’s Pizza franchise locations in highly desirable coastal communities in...

$2,175,000

$2,175,000

Cash Flow: $692,485

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: $181,295

Phoebe Wang

Pinnacle Real Estate Group

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

Pinnacle Real Estate Group located in Arcadia.

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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: $141,261

Iconic Restaurant & Live Music Venue in Southern Marin County

Marin County, CA

Rare opportunity to acquire a fully built-out restaurant in a premium location in Marin. Surrounded by beautiful views, tourism, and affluent residential neighborhoods, this space is ideal for an...

$195,000

$195,000

Sandwich Franchise for sale in Downtown Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA

A remodeled sandwich Franchise located at a busy intersection in Downtown Los Angeles is available for acquisition, as the current absentee owner is retiring. This offers a new owner the potential to...

$229,000

$229,000

Cash Flow: $93,451

Long Time Breakfast-Lunch Restaurant-Type 1 Hood-Absentee Owner!!

San Francisco, CA

Imagine owning a beloved neighborhood gem that's been serving the San Francisco community for over 30 years! This charming breakfast and lunch diner sits on a prime corner with incredible foot...

$199,000

$199,000

Longest continually operating restaurant in Shasta County!

Redding, CA

This is your chance to own The Damburger, the longest continually operating restaurant in Shasta County. This exceptionally well known and very profitable restaurant has been in business since 1938...

$975,000

$975,000

Drive Thru Burger Place corner unit, Good Profit & Good Location

San Bernardino, CA

High-Volume Corner Drive-Thru – Strong Sales & Profit | Manager-Run. Well-located corner drive-thru with excellent visibility and strong sales. The business is fully staffed, including an experienced...

$1,100,000

$1,100,000

Cash Flow: $350,000

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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