Monterey County, CA
Great opportunity to own a growing, established, and very popular pizza restaurant. The pizza restaurant is located on the main busy street/highway next to an AutoMall. High visibility and great...
$199,000
American Restaurants For Sale in California
Established Pizzeria in a Great Location!
High-Margin Franchise Dessert Business for Sale–Strong Cash Flow
Folsom, CA
Devil & Angel is a highly profitable, quick-service franchise dessert concept located in one of the most desirable shopping destinations in the area. Scalable business with strong financial...
$400,000
EBITDA: $175,000
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Landmark Restaurant property in Ojai, California
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Ojai, CA
LANDMARK RESTAURANT PROPERTY IN OJAI, CALIFORNIA Prime commercial real estate opportunity featuring two turn-key operating businesses generating $2.2 million in annual revenue. This exceptional...
$3,975,000
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American BBQ Restautaurant with bar and R/E
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Riverside County, CA
This beloved American restaurantwith Bar 47 License, represents more than just a business opportunity – it's a testament to the American dream realized through smoke, spice, and unwavering dedication...
$3,900,000
EBITDA: $412,821
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Michelin Guide Rated Full Service Restaurant Business For Sale
Alameda, CA
Since 2019 this restaurant has been serving patrons of Alameda and the East Bay with an incredible menu of meats, chicken and fish. The kitchen and restaurant were totally built from the ground up in...
$450,000
Cash Flow: $180,000
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...
$250,000
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Mexican Food Drive Through Restaurant For Sale
Torrance, CA
Step into a turnkey Mexican restaurant opportunity that delivers immediate cash flow and lifestyle freedom in one of Torrance's most visible locations. This established community favorite generates...
$199,999
Cash Flow: $75,000
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Popular Mediterranean Fast-Casual Business
Orange County, CA
This is an opportunity to acquire a modern Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant franchise operating in Orange County, one of Southern California’s most desirable and affluent markets. Established in...
$875,000
Cash Flow: $28,846
Turnkey Charcuterie Business
Visalia, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire an established, turnkey specialty food and charcuterie franchise operating in Tulare County, California. The business focuses on elevated presentation and...
$119,000
High-Volume Turnkey Restaurant in Lake Forest & Irvine
Lake Forest, CA
Intersection of Rockfield Blvd & Lake Forest Dr This is a rare opportunity to acquire a high-performing, turnkey restaurant perfectly positioned on the border of Lake Forest and Irvine. Located at the...
$425,000
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FranchiseWayback Burgers
Available Nationwide
We have 180+ fast casual restaurants worldwide, a testament to our commitment to training and supporting our franchisees. Franchise with Wayback Burgers today!
$250,000
Niche Facilities Service and Repair Business
Roseville, CA
Own a Proven Niche Business with an Established Customer Base in the Sacramento area. Are you ready to be your own boss and build a business you can truly call your own? Whether you have experience in...
$150,000
EBITDA: $80,000
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Teriyaki madness
Pleasanton, CA
The Outstanding Operators program highlights brands that are getting creative with their off-premises approach. TMAD made the list by investing early in tech, digital ordering, and customer experience...
$1,100,000
5
Prime Campus Location Restaurant/Bar Near UC Davis – 4,500 SF
Davis, CA
Prime Restaurant & Sports Bar Right Off UC Davis Campus – Fully Renovated This 4,500 sq ft location (3,500 sq ft interior + 1,000 sq ft L-shaped patio) is fully renovated with all new equipment and...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
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Santa Monica Restaurant/ Busy Breakfast Spot Beer & Wine Prime Area
Santa Monica, CA
Currently open for breakfast and lunch only, with strong potential for a new owner to expand into dinner service, delivery, and catering. The restaurant is generating $2,000,000 in 2025 gross sales...
$1,050,000
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Dream of Owning a Bar? This is it!! Includes Real Estate & Apartment
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Marysville, CA
Stassi's 4th Ward Tavern: Your Turnkey Bar Ownership Dream Awaits! Marysville, CA | 5,000+ SF Building | Established Business | Almost ZERO Power Bill Dreamed of owning a bar? This is it! Stassi's 4th...
$800,000
Cash Flow: $120,000
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SD Business Advisors
Serving San Diego County, CA
With over 800 businesses sold nationwide since 2007, our team is the largest and most experienced group of Business Advisors in Southern California. We specialize in selling companies across all industries. From main street to lower middle-market M&A transactions. We match qualified buyers with quality businesses while maintaining strict confidentiality.
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Asset SaleTurnkey Restaurant in Fresno’s Prime Retail Corridor | Strong Exposure
Fresno, CA
Turnkey Restaurant Asset Sale - Prime Fresno Location This asset sale presents a fully equipped restaurant opportunity in one of Fresno's most prominent retail locations at the high-traffic...
$149,999
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Real EstateDowntown Walnut Creek Restaurant Buildings for Sale!
Walnut Creek, CA
RARE chance to OWN restaurant real estate in Downtown Walnut Creek! Located at 1535 + 1541 Giammona Drive Two adjacent buildings ±5,200 SF total. Price upon request. ±3,700 SF space + Large ± 1,300...
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Profitable National Mexican QSR ( Del taco )
Fresno County, CA
Profitable National Mexican QSR – Central California Standalone Building , Absentee Owner , Established and high-performing national Mexican quick-service franchise located in Central California ? Key...
$900,000
Cash Flow: $350,000
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
Cash Flow: $180,809
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
Cash Flow: $142,677
FranchiseTeriyaki Madness
Available Nationwide
Our food is addictive and our concept is fresh!
$200,000
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
Cash Flow: $47,874
Great Fusion Mexican Restaurant W/Loyal Customers & Good Cash-flow!
Santa Clara County, CA
Mexican Fusion Restaurant with Full Liquor License – Turnkey Operation with Strong Team & Growth Potential Business Overview This is a well-established and highly regarded Mexican Fusion restaurant...
$300,000
Cash Flow: $84,000
Crepe,Boba Tea, Bubble Waffle, Sandwich, Frappe shop
Hemet, CA
Established Creperie and Boba Tea Shop - Prime Hemet Location This turn-key specialty food and beverage operation has been serving the Hemet community since 2021, generating $220,000 in annual revenue...
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$78,000
Stir It Up CoffeeHouse & Cafe
Spring Valley, CA
Stir It Up CoffeeHouse & Cafe is an established and profitable coffee shop located in Spring Valley, CA, offering an exceptional opportunity in San Diego County's thriving coffee market. This turnkey...
6
$95,000
Brewpub-Restaurant with a Type 75 and Type 23 Liquor License
California
This Brewpub-Restaurant is a California Sub Chapter S Corporation and has been in operation for 7years and under the current founding ownership since inception. As a craft brewery, they possess a rare...
2
$1,586,000
Cash Flow: $150,000
Turnkey Award-Winning Restaurant | Recently Remodeled | NearWholeFoods
Sonoma County, CA
Confidential, turnkey restaurant located in a high-traffic West Sonoma County setting. This is an established concept with a loyal customer base, strong local recognition, and a clean, well-maintained...
$139,000
Indian Restaurant – Beautiful Buildout + Patio Seating, Convertible
San Mateo, CA
MS Real Estate proudly presents a fantastic opportunity to purchase a well-established Indian restaurant in the heart of San Mateo, California. The restaurant is located in a highly visible spot on...
$179,000
11-Unit Carl’s Jr. Franchise Portfolio | $858K+ EBITDA | Strong Growth
Santa Clara County, CA
Opportunity to acquire an 11 unit Carl’s Jr. franchise portfolio with strong historical performance, demonstrated growth, and significant scalability potential. This established platform generated...
$4,200,000
EBITDA: $857,931
Flavor Takes the Lead! Diner with American & Mexican Classics
Inglewood, CA
This Diner is a casual, family-oriented eatery in Los Angeles, CA that specializes in a diverse mix of American and Mexican comfort food. Known for using fresh,ingredients, the menu features signature...
$199,000
Cash Flow: $74,412
HIGH CASH FLOW Brunch café in Prime Huntington Beach – Strong Upside
Huntington Beach, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire 15years Well-established café located in a high-traffic area of Huntington Beach. This business operates as a 100% CASH-based model with a loyal customer base and...
$392,000
Cash Flow: $150,000
FranchiseLee's Famous Recipe Chicken
Available Nationwide
Join Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken: A Legendary Brand with $1.8M AUV, Strong Unit Economics, and Amazing Chicken. Since 1966, We've Delivered Great Food and Franchise Success with Unmatched Support. Now Exclusively Partnering with Multi-Unit Developers for Growth Opportunities!
$750,000
The Popular, Bistro Punahele Tonnelier in Oakley is for Sale!
Discovery Bay, CA
The Popular, Bistro Punahele Tonnelier in Oakley is for Sale! A MUST SEE Restaurant Concept w/Distinctive Design in a Historic Building RRC# 5222 Offered at $329,000 Location: 3530 Main St, Oakley, CA...
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$329,000
Renowned Riverside County BBQ Restaurant for sale
Riverside County, CA
After decades of success, the creators of this highly rated BBQ restaurant in Riverside County are ready to retire and pass their legacy on to the next generation. Their very effective website, social...
$395,900
Cash Flow: $205,941
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
Iconic San Francisco "Hybrid Luxury" Concept Ready For Expansion
San Francisco, CA
We are representing a premier, founder-led lifestyle brand that We are representing a premier, founder-led lifestyle brand that has successfully engineered a high-performance "Scent & Savory"...
$1,100,000
Cash Flow: $359,937
Established Full Liquor Cocktail Bar | Turnkey with Growth Potential
Sacramento, CA
We are pleased to present an established full-liquor cocktail bar located in a high-traffic, highly desirable neighborhood near multiple venues, and event centers. This is a rare opportunity for an...
$250,000
Cash Flow: $86,000
FranchiseChatime
Available in California
Own a global bubble tea franchise with a compact footprint, streamlined operations, and strong repeat customer demand.
$150,000
Profitable Coffee House in Davis CA
Davis, CA
Here’s an opportunity to own a sweet café in a top-notch location in a popular college town. This Café is in a very convenient spot with great foot traffic in the Downtown area. The owners have...
$279,000
Cash Flow: $111,000
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...
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$2,650,000
SBA Approved & Absentee Run American Full-Service Restaurant Franchise
California
SBA Approved & Absentee Run American Full-Service Restaurant Franchise in NorCal - SC2256 This casual American full-service restaurant chain is a Northern California C Corporation and has been in...
3
$690,000
Cash Flow: $250,000
Fully Equipped Turnkey Opportunity - Mediterranean Restaurant
San Diego, CA
DO NOT TALK TO EMPLOYEES!! Email or call for a meeting Please. Established fast casual Mediterranean restaurant in prime Pacific Beach location with a strong brand presence, modern build out, and over...
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$330,000
Kripsy Krunchy Chicken
Pittsburg, CA
Established Krispy Krunchy Chicken restaurant in prime Pittsburg, CA location next to ARCO station, strategically positioned off San Marcos Exit on the border of Bay Point and Pittsburg. Successfully...
6
$199,000
Moh Baugheri
California Mergers and Acquisitions
Serving Orange County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors is a world leader in the marketing and sale of businesses, franchises, and commercial real estate. Transworld offers professional services that brings buyers and sellers together whether you represent an acquisition minded corporation or are personally interested in owning your own company. We serve all business owners in Southern CA with offices in San Berbardino County, Orange County, and San Diego County.
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Cheesesteak & Wing Shop
Roseville, CA
long established restaurant , made to order burgers, wings , cheesesteaks, salads, subs , large patio , free standing building etc... beer and wine --- tvs...
$165,000
Cash Flow: $75,000
Established 5000sqft Restaurant with Full Bar
Big Bear Lake, CA
Confidential bar + restaurant opportunity — Big Bear Lake, CA Well-established bar and restaurant in Big Bear Lake with a strong local following and repeat clientele. The space is 5,000+ sq. ft. with...
2
$299,000
Mountain Center Cafe & Grill
Mountain Center, CA
The Mountain Center Café is a great breakfast and lunch restaurant in the mountains near Idyllwild California. This is a wonderful place to enjoy a good meal meet with friends and enjoy the rustic...
$135,000
Cash Flow: $60,000
Silverado Canyon Market & Kitchen
Silverado, CA
Established in 1964, Silverado Canyon Market & Kitchen is a charming canyon and creekside destination, with the market rooted in history and the kitchen thoughtfully introduced in 2020. The market...
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$875,000
Takeout Pizza Franchise! Owner nets 100k! Only 50k Down!
Contra Costa County, CA
GREAT PRICE! Cashflow from day one! GREAT LOCATION! This is a long established Papa Murphy's. Seller financing is available!. The owner will finance with only $50k down! LOW BASE RENT OF ONLY $2,083!!...
$169,999
Cash Flow: $100,000
FranchiseHummus Republic
Available in California
Hummus Republic is a modern fast-casual concept with a simple business model, low investment, and easygoing operations. Hummus Republic is healthy and flavorful with plant-based options. No chefs/extensive equipment is required.
$150,000
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
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
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
Cash Flow: $193,313
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...
2
$215,000
Restaurant Lease Takeover Opportunity
Rolling Hills Estates, CA
After more than 7 successful years operating Creme de la crepe -Rolling Hills , I'm ready to retire and to pass this thriving business to its next owner. This charming French bistro & crêperie is...
6
$350,000
Cash Flow: $80,000
FranchiseVitality Bowls
Available in California
Vitality Bowls is a low-initial cost, fast-casual café franchise specializing in açaí bowls, smoothies, salads, and more, made with clean ingredients in allergy-friendly kitchens. Today, the brand has grown into an award-winning franchise known for its attention to organic ingredients and strong customer loyalty. The brand offers entrepreneurs the opportunity to open a café business well-positioned in the booming health and wellness dining category.
$75,000
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) |
|---|---|
| Number of Businesses Analyzed | 192 |
| Asking Price | $375,000 |
| Reported Revenue | $1,000,000 |
| Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings | $144,000 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.
Asking Price
| Lower Quartile | Median | Upper Quartile |
|---|---|---|
| $206,500 | $375,000 | $678,750 |
Market Financial Highlights
The financial data presented here is an aggregation of reported revenue and earnings of American Restaurants for sale in California.
| Bound | Revenue | Seller’s Discretionary Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | $600,000 | $90,000 |
| Median | $1,000,000 | $144,000 |
| Upper Quartile | $1,659,069 | $244,907 |
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.
| Bound | Revenue Multiple | Earnings Multiple |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | 0.29 | 2.00 |
| Median | 0.38 | 2.63 |
| Upper Quartile | 0.59 | 3.57 |
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 $375,000, though prices range from under $206,500 to well over $678,750.
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 $144,000, 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 0.29 to 0.59, with a median of 0.38. Earning multiples range from 2.00 to 3.57, with the median at 2.63. This means the typical American Restaurant in California may ask for around 0.38 times its annual revenue, and 2.63 times its annual owner earnings.
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