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American Restaurants For Sale in California

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Asset SaleTurn-key Restaurant Space in Heart of Silver Lake

Los Angeles, CA

An exceptional opportunity to acquire a turn-key restaurant space in the heart of Silver Lake. This space is surrounded by notable restaurants including Bacari, Pine & Crane, Sqirl, Night + Market,...

$350,000

$350,000

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Asset SaleNewly Built-Out Restaurant in Affluent Encinitas Shopping Center

Encinitas, CA

Opportunity awaits in Encinitas Village, anchored by two grocery stores, including a top producing Trader Joe’s. Recent buildout with modern design equipped with fully fixturized kitchen, ready for...

$275,000

$275,000

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Asset SaleNorth Park Restaurant/Bar For Sale

San Diego, CA

Extremely rare North Park restaurant / bar for sale with Type 47 ABC License (full liquor). Freestanding building allowing for maximum street presence and visibility. Affordable lease in place with...

$475,000

$475,000

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Asset SaleOcean Beach Restaurant/Bar For Sale

Ocean Beach, CA

PRICE REDUCED CONFIDENTIAL SALE - Please do not speak with employees or customers. Extremely Rare Ocean Beach restaurant/bar with full liquor license for sale. Main and main type location on one of...

$395,000

$395,000

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Asset SaleFull Kitchen With Hood, Abc License(beer And Wine) 2 Built In Refridge

Los Angeles, CA

CURRENT OWNERSHIP SPENT OVER $850,000 IN IMPROVEMENT. AMERICAN, INDIAN, MEXICAN, KOREAN RESTAURANT/SOJU/BAR POSSIBLE. GREAT LOCATION, LIVELY PARTY SEEN HUB OF KOREA-TOWN. MANY RESTAURANTS NEARBY....

$500,000

$500,000

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Asset SaleMarina Del Rey Equipped restaurant for Lease

Marina Del Rey, CA

MARINA DEL REY EQUIPPED RESTAURANT FOR LEASE Premises: 2650' + outdoor Patio Rent: $7.25 psf - mg Parking: Public Parking Lease Term: New Lease ABC License: Beer and Wine license Comments: Equipped...

$200,000

$200,000

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Asset SaleHip Silver Lake Opportunity!

Los Angeles, CA

Urbanlime is pleased to present 1529 Griffith Park Blvd, located in LA’s hippest neighborhood, Silver Lake. - Size: 1,924 sf - Rent: $15,000 - Asking: $100,000 - One (1) five (5) year option to extend...

$100,000

$100,000

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Asset SaleSunset Strip West Hollywood Restaurant for Sale

West Hollywood, CA

SUNSET STRIP WEST HOLLYWOOD RESTAURANT FOR SALE Premises: 2500' + 1000' Patio Monthly Rent: $14,600 - all in total Lease Term: 10 years Parking: Parking Lot and Valet Service LICENSES: 1:30 am Liquor...

$250,000

$250,000

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Asset SaleHillcrest Restaurant with Incredible Charm, Super low rent!

San Diego, CA

Fantastic opportunity to capitalize on a restaurant space with 20+ years of business success and established positive reputation. Extraordinarily well-maintained restaurant space with two fully...

$349,000

$349,000

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Asset SaleSanta Ana Cocktail Bar & Kitchen –Versatile Layout in Prime Location!

Santa Ana, CA

This Santa Ana Restaurant and Bar is located in the heart of its popular historic district. The venue boasts a versatile layout in a prime location with liquor, sidewalk seating, convenient access and...

$350,000

$350,000

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Asset SaleLaunch Your Own Pizza Stix Business in 2026!

Orange County, CA

Launch Your Own Pizza Business in 2026! Why This Opportunity Is Different • Walk-Around Pizza – A handheld, crave-worthy twist on the classic slice. Unique, memorable, and built for high-volume sales....

$39,500

$39,500

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Real EstateRARE Palo Alto Commercial Property – Won’t Last

Palo Alto, CA

***The photo is not the actual photo of the restaurant property*** Clemence Investment Group, Inc. is pleased to present for sale a prime commercial property located in Palo Alto, California. This is...

$3,800,000

$3,800,000

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Real EstateFor lease - NO KEY MONEY - Beautiful Melrose Ave. Restaurant w/ Patio

West Hollywood, CA

PLEASE DO NOT DISTURB TENANT OR EMPLOYEES - TOURS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Imagine stepping into your own slice of Melrose Avenue magic. This stunning 3,200 square foot restaurant space just underwent a...

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Real EstateFully Equipped Oakland Restaurant Space with Type 1 Hood

Alameda County, CA

Fully Equipped Oakland Restaurant Space with Type 1 Hood and Ultra-Low Rent RRC#5264 Offered at $113,000 Location: Alameda County Annual Revenue: Contact for Info Annual Cash Flow: Contact for Info...

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Real Estate7254 Foothill Blvd, Tujunga Restaurant/Banquet Space

San Fernando, CA

7254 Foothill Blvd, Tujunga Restaurant/Banquet Space With Large Kitchen RRC#5261 Offered At $9,990 per month Location: 7254 Foothill Blvd, Tujunga Annual Revenue: Contact for Info Annual Cash Flow:...

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Real EstateHistorical Restaurant, Hotel and Multi-use Property with assets

Lake Arrowhead, CA

Arrowhead Villas: A Rare Offering of Three Prohibition-Era Icons ""OWNER MAY CARRY NOTE"" Step into the romance, intrigue, and architectural grandeur of California’s Golden Age with a rare opportunity...

$4,025,000

$4,025,000

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First Choice Business Brokers - San Diego Del Mar Office

Serving San Diego County, CA

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Real EstateSDSU Campus restaurant location-New Lease available

San Diego, CA

Restaurant Opportunity on SDSU Campus! Looking to open a college campus restaurant here it is ready for your final touches to be made. Great price on this outstanding opportunity to open your...

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Real EstateConfidential Restaurant Opportunity – Premier Southern California

San Bernardino, CA

Confidential Restaurant Opportunity – Premier Southern California Mountain Resort RRC#5239 Location: San Bernardino County Annual Revenue: Contact for Info Annual Cash Flow: Contact for Info Monthly...

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Real EstateA Kitchen Collective/A Manufacturing/Production Facility

Oakland, CA

An amazing facility with high ceiling. Could be a production/manufacturing facility. Could be a restaurant or a mix of restaurants. Could be a virtual/ghost kitchen . High traffic area. Close to...

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Real EstateFully Built Out Restaurant - Downtown Palm Springs

Palm Springs, CA

Located On World Famous South Palm Canyon Drive In Downtown Palm Springs. • All furniture, fixtures equipment and Type 47 full liquor license available separately. • Quality steel frame constructed...

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Real EstateTurnkey 6,600 SF Restaurant + Bar Space on Churn Creek Rd

Redding, CA

Turnkey 6,600 SF Restaurant + Bar Space on Churn Creek Rd — $1/SF or 7% of Sales (Whichever Greater) RRC# 5183 Location: 1800 Churn Creek Road, Redding, CA 96002 Lease Terms (Landlord) * $1.00 per SF...

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Real EstateRedding Landmark-Style Restaurant & Bar Building FOR SALE — 6,600± SF

Redding, CA

Redding Landmark-Style Restaurant & Bar Building FOR SALE — 6,600± SF + Fully Built-Out, Ready for a New Concept RRC#5184 Asking Price: Offered at $1,750,000 Location: 1800 Churn Creek Road, Redding,...

$1,750,000

$1,750,000

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Real EstateSubleases Available for Stunning Restaurant Space with Type 47

Laguna Beach, CA

This is a unique opportunity to lease space in a beautiful, fully built out restaurant. This is a three floor restaurant with ocean views. Lease either the bottom tow floors with a huge chef's kitchen...

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Real Estate2nd Generation Restaurant Space @ 3858 Piedmont Avenue

Alameda, CA

2nd Generation Restaurant Space @ 3858 Piedmont Ave. - High Traffic Location w/Below Market Lease! Type-1 Hood RRC#5170 Asking Price: $75,000.00 Location: Alameda County Annual Revenue: Contact for...

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Real EstateSecond-Generation Bakery or Pizza Space in Prime Redding Retail Hub

Shasta, CA

Second-Generation Bakery or Pizza Space in Prime Redding Retail Hub RRC#: 5144 Asking Price: $7,190.00 per month ($2.50 PSF Modified Gross, includes NNN charges in the rate) with 5% annual increases...

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Real EstatePrime Restaurant Lease in Redding’s Retail Hub

Shasta Lake, CA

Prime Restaurant Lease in Redding’s Retail Hub RRC#: 5143 Asking Price: $20,000.00 per month Modified Gross (includes NNN charges in the rate) with 5% annual increases Location: Redding Annual...

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Real EstateA profitable American family restaurant is on sale with the property

Cypress, CA

This well-established and profitable American family restaurant is located in a high-traffic corridor of North Orange County. The sale includes both the thriving business and the fee simple ownership...

$2,490,000

$2,490,000

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Real EstateLandmark LA Restaurant & Bar for sale with property

Calabasas, CA

Los Angeles-based legendary restaurant and bar with historic roots dating back over 100 years. Now available for the sale of the expansive property, parking lot, existing name, IP, trademarks, FF&E,...

$6,300,000

$6,300,000

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Real EstateProfitable Roadside Burger Drive-In with Real Estate – SBA Ready

Burney, CA

Profitable Roadside Burger Drive-In with Real Estate – SBA Ready, 10% Down RRC# 5028 Location: 37148 State Hwy 299 E, Burney Description: Put the fun back into business with this iconic roadside...

$299,000

$299,000

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Real EstateRestaurant & Bar at 200 Room Embassy Suites Palm Desert, CA

Palm Desert, CA

Leasing Opportunity for freestanding Restaurant/Bar building of Embassy Suites Palm Desert *Fully Equipped: The space comes with all Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E), ready for immediate...

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Real EstateRestaurant Location for Lease

Santa Barbara, CA

Vanilla Shell for Restaurant and Bar for Lease! Ever wish you could design your own Restaurant/Bar? This is your opportunity! Be the first to submit a Letter of Intent and contribute to the design!...

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Real EstateOceanside Harbor Waterfront Rare Opportunity NO KEY MONEY

Oceanside, CA

This is an opportunity to lease an exceptional waterfront location with entitlements for Type 47, entertainment, and 1AM service. The site features amazing views, a large patio, event spaces, and even...

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Buy or Sell an American Restaurant in California
Market OverviewListed for Sale
Number of Businesses Analyzed260
Median Asking Price$349,450
Median Reported Revenue$950,000
Median Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings$132,033
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.

Asking Price

Lower QuartileMedianUpper Quartile
$180,000$349,450$691,250

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$586,174$84,000
Median$950,000$132,033
Upper Quartile$1,538,351$239,259

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 Quartile0.271.83
Median0.362.58
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 $349,450, though prices range from under $180,000 to well over $691,250.

How much do American Restaurants owners in California earn?

The median reported revenue of American Restaurants in California is $950,000 and owners earn a median of $132,033, 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 0.27 to 0.51, with a median of 0.36. Earning multiples range from 1.83 to 3.48, with the median at 2.58. This means the typical American Restaurant in California may ask for around 0.36 times its annual revenue, and 2.58 times its annual owner earnings.

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