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American Restaurants For Sale in California

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Asset SaleSwiss Restaurant Asset Sale – Great Carmel Location

Carmel, CA

Here’s a great opportunity to acquire a fully equipped Swiss restaurant in the heart of The Barnyard Carmel, one of Carmel’s most popular shopping and dining destinations. Operating since 1995, this...

$125,000

Asset Sale

$125,000

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Asset SaleTurn-Key Neighborhood Cocktail Bar Established 2012 on Main Street

Alhambra, CA

TURN-KEY NEIGHBORHOOD COCKTAIL BAR ASSET SALE Established 2012 cocktail bar asset sale in prime Alhambra Main Street location. This complete turnkey operation includes all equipment, fixtures, brand...

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$250,000

Asset Sale

$250,000

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Asset SaleRestaurant Asset Sale

Santa Barbara, CA

This downtown Santa Barbara sandwich shop is a well-established and popular quick-service eatery situated in a high-visibility corridor. The location opened in 2023 and has since become a reliable...

$120,000

Asset Sale

$120,000

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Asset SaleDining & Cocktail -Hard Liquor License, Live Ent at Prime Location

Los Angeles County, CA

AS-IS, ASSET SALE This full-service restaurant offers a casual yet sophisticated dining experience in a vibrant downtown environment with strong foot traffic driven by nearby hotels, events, and...

$465,000

Asset Sale

$465,000

Asset SaleOpen Kitchen + Type-1 Hood in Uptown Oakland

Oakland, CA

Transform your restaurant vision into reality with this turnkey asset acquisition in Oakland's thriving Uptown district. You'll bypass years of costly development and regulatory hurdles while...

$195,000

Asset Sale

$195,000

Asset SaleGreat Corner Location in Downtown Lafayette! Fully Built Restaurant

Lafayette, CA

*Priced to SELL* Discover an exceptional restaurant opportunity in the heart of Downtown Lafayette—where charm, culture, and commerce converge. This impressive 2,700 sqft restaurant features a...

$285,000

Asset Sale

$285,000

Asset SaleRestaurant with Hood next to Movie Theater

Aliso Viejo, CA

Space is 867 Square Feet Rent=$6,752.00/Month all In. Located in a very busy town center in Aliso Viejo right next to Movie theater. 20 plus indoor seating with very large outdoor seating area. Very...

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$69,000

Asset Sale

$69,000

Asset SaleRestaurant with Hood and Walk-In in popular college town for sale

Los Angeles, CA

Rent= $9,600/ Month NNN included. Space has a 6' Type 1 hood system and a Walk-In cooler. Space also includes 2 reach-in Freezer units and a large capacity Hoshizaki ice machine. 30+ inside seating...

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$59,000

Asset Sale

$59,000

Asset SaleRestaurant & Bar, SBA Approved, Location ! Location! Location !

Pleasanton, CA

A successful and well-established Restaurant & Bar with a high-end build-out, ideally located in a prime, affluent, high-traffic area of Pleasanton, Alameda County, California. Operating continuously...

$235,000

Asset Sale

$235,000

Asset SaleCulver City Restaurant for Sale!

Los Angeles, CA

Prime Culver City Restaurant Asset Sale - Turnkey Opportunity Exceptional asset sale opportunity featuring a fully equipped, stylish neighborhood restaurant in the heart of Culver City's vibrant...

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$275,000

Asset Sale

$275,000

Asset SaleRestaurant for Sale, Can Convert, Low Rent, Retail Corridor

Vacaville, CA

MS Real Estate Inc. presents a restaurant opportunity located in Vacaville, California. Established in 2023, the business operates with a Type 41 Beer & Wine license. It is situated in a well-located...

$119,000

Asset Sale

$119,000

Asset SaleBar Restaurant Club Just Reduced to Half!!! Submit final offer

Pasadena, CA

This is a rare opportunity to buy a restaurant in downtown Pasadena, that hosts the Big Ten pre-party games, as well as other Corporate Events. The restaurant can serve liquor until 1:30 am, and the...

$250,000

Asset Sale

$250,000

Asset SaleE-2 Friendly Turnkey Sushi | OC | High Potential | Seller Financing

Orange, CA

JAPANESE SUSHI RESTAURANT ASSET SALE - ORANGE COUNTY Established Japanese restaurant with sushi bar offering immediate turnkey opportunity in prime Orange County location. This 2,400 square foot...

$199,000

Asset Sale

$199,000

Three Fatburger restaurant package for Sale

$1,495,000 - Los Angeles County, CA

$1,495,000

Los Angeles County, CA

Tony Ortega

Pacific Brokers, Inc.

Asset SaleHood, Fryers, Walk-in, New Build QSR Retail– Bellflower, CA - NEW

Bellflower, CA

***MAJOR PRICE IMPROVEMENT FROM $250,000 TO $195,000*** TURNKEY WING / Fryer Restaurant – BELLFLOWER, CA Brand-New Build | Prime Retail | Motivated Seller This is a straight-shooting opportunity. This...

$195,000

Asset Sale

$195,000

Asset SaleRestaurant Asset SALE! Lease option in place

Brentwood, CA

Restaurant Asset Sale - Prime Brentwood Location Established restaurant assets available in high-traffic Brentwood, California location on major thoroughfare. This turnkey opportunity features a fully...

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$150,000

Asset Sale

$150,000

Travis Newman

Eliro Inc

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

Eliro Inc. is a boutique investment banking firm specializing in the strategic sale of privately held businesses through industry niche consolidation. Founded by seasoned M&A professionals, Eliro Inc. aims to maximize shareholder value by offering expert advisory services, including business valuation, deal structuring, targeted marketing, and transaction closing. Our core differentiator is our unique approach to consolidating businesses within specific industry niches. This strategy enhances earnings multiples, increases sales prices for sellers, attracts premium buyers, and streamlines the acquisition process. The Eliro Inc. management team brings over 30 years of combined experience in M&A, entrepreneurship, finance, and international business. This expertise, combined with a strong network of buyers (large private corporations, publicly traded companies, private equity firms, and high net worth individuals), positions Eliro Inc. to deliver exceptional results. Eliro Inc. targets privately held businesses with EBITDA ranging from $250,000 to $5,000,000, ideally within a target niche, and business owners seeking to maximize their exit value. The firm also works with buyers seeking strategic acquisitions to expand market share, diversify portfolios, and drive growth.

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Asset SaleSherman Oaks Ventura Blvd. Turnkey BURGER Restaurant for Lease

Sherman Oaks, CA

SHERMAN OAKS VENTURA BLVD. BURGER RESTAURANT FOR LEASE Premises: 2400' + Patio Monthly Rent: $4.75 psf + nnn Parking: Shopping Center Parking Lease Term: New Lease ABC License: Beer and Wine Comments:...

$100,000

Asset Sale

$100,000

Asset SaleTurn-Key Restaurant + Full Liquor License - Prime Opportunity!

San Francisco, CA

Turn-Key Restaurant & Bar with Full Liquor License - San Francisco This asset sale presents a rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational restaurant and bar establishment in San Francisco's...

$299,000

Asset Sale

$299,000

Asset SaleBar & Restaurant with Type 47 License – Excellent Lease Terms

San Pablo, CA

MS Real Estate, Inc. offers this bar and restaurant opportunity in a high-traffic area surrounded by residential and commercial buildings, providing strong local visibility and excellent potential for...

$149,000

Asset Sale

$149,000

Asset SaleStylish LA Eatery with Full Bar, Patio & Type 47 License

West Hollywood, CA

"Please inquire about this listing through the contact form. Upon request, a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) will be promptly emailed to you." #1021 Area: West Hollywood Asking Price:$250,000 Base...

$250,000

Asset Sale

$250,000

Asset SaleTurnkey Restaurant & Bar | Prime Grand Avenue Location, Oakland, CA

Oakland, CA

MS Real Estate Inc. is pleased to present the exclusive opportunity to acquire Ethnic Restaurant, a fully operational and highly regarded restaurant and bar located on the lively Grand Avenue corridor...

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$199,000

Asset Sale

$199,000

Real EstateRestaurant Available -Best Location in Downtown Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA

4000rsf restaurant available for rent, including a 450rsf mezzanine and 1100rsf basement where the walk-in refrigerator is located. Mezzanine and basement may be excluded from the lease. 40 beer taps....

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Real EstateSF Restaurant 1500 sqft Noe Valley

San Francisco, CA

DM for viewing by appointment only. DO NOT DISTURB EMPLOYEES. No soliciting for real estate services! Church St x 30th St Fully established and everything in good working condition. Ready to transfer...

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Real EstateLandmark Restaurant property in Ojai, California

Ojai, CA

LANDMARK RESTAURANT PROPERTY IN OJAI, CALIFORNIA Prime commercial real estate opportunity in the heart of Ojai, featuring two turn-key operating businesses generating over $2 million in annual...

$4,490,000

Real Estate

$4,490,000

Sizzler Franchise - Beer & Wine -Well Established -San Fernando Valley

$250,000 - Los Angeles County, CA

$250,000

Los Angeles County, CA

Mani Singh

TNW Business Brokers

Real EstateDrive Thru Restaurant with Real Estate. Approx. 1.2 AC

San Bernardino, CA

1) Turnkey drive Thru Restaurant with Real Estate & Business with strong local following 2) All Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (FF&E) 3) Leasehold improvements 4)Established Goodwill 5) Recently...

$5,500,000

Real Estate

$5,500,000

Fully Equipped, Well-Established Local Favorite

Alameda County, CA

Fully Equipped, Well-Established Local Favorite Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant RRC#5272 Offered at $119,000 Location: Alameda County Annual Revenue: Contact for Info Annual Cash Flow: Contact for Info...

$119,000

$119,000

Very Nice Drive Thru Free Standing Hamburger in Riverside

Riverside, CA

Business Description 1). gross sales is $950,000 a year 2). Monthly rents $ 5,090 + $572 NNN 3). Lease 7 Years + 10 Years Option 4). size is approx. SF. 5) Seller's Pay Roo Pay Roll $180,000 Year 6)....

$450,000

$450,000

Cash Flow: $180,000

Pizza store and kids Play Court!

Los Angeles, CA

Turn-Key Pizza Restaurant & Kids Play Space Opportunity! Excellent opportunity to own a well-known pizza shop and family entertainment concept, Tic Tac Toe, located in the vibrant community of Eagle...

$100,000

$100,000

Breakfast and Lunch Cafe

Stanislaus County, CA

Breakfast and lunch American/Mexican cafe....

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Cash Flow: $400,000

American/French restaurant for sale in San Gabriel of Los Angeles

San Gabriel, CA

Established American and French restaurant strategically located in San Gabriel, Los Angeles County, California, presents an exceptional acquisition opportunity for qualified buyers. This...

$200,000

$200,000

Hot Dog fast food restaurant (Franchise) near UC Berkeley

Berkeley, CA

A franchise hot dog restaurant is for sale near UC Berkeley. It is situated in a busy plaza alongside other fast-food establishments which attracts a large crowd to this location. The space is newly...

$132,000

$132,000

Wonderful Restaurant in Great Downtown Petaluma Location for Sale

Petaluma, CA

Rarely does a restaurant come available in Downtown Petaluma. Now available is a gorgeous restaurant in a wonderful location in lovely downtown Petaluma. This 3,200 square foot restaurant has seating...

$195,000

$195,000

small EAGLE ROCK restaurant

Eagle Rock, CA

Size: 870 SF. Occupancy: 26 seats Rent: $3,801.20 + NNN Lease Term: good thru 4/30/2028 Option: 5 years Fully equipped kitchen, one ADA restroom, 32 parking spaces,...

$120,000

$120,000

Absentee run Full bar and restaurant for sale in Folsom

Folsom, CA

This established full-service restaurant and bar operation presents a turnkey investment opportunity in Folsom's recreational dining market. The business operates under an absentee ownership model,...

$268,000

$268,000

Prime Campus Location Restaurant/Bar Near UC Davis – 4,500 SF

$150,000 - Davis, CA

$150,000

Davis, CA

Your Concept Your Opportunity

San Mateo County, CA

There, on the sun-drenched corner, stands 4,700 square feet of pure possibility—walls of glass from floor to ceiling, drinking in California light like a ’47 Cheval Blanc takes in candlelight. Every...

$750,000

$750,000

Former Julian Grill - Real Estate Included

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Julian, CA

Rare opportunity to acquire a freestanding restaurant property with restaurant improvements and assets located in the heart of Julian, California, one of Southern California’s most popular mountain...

$900,000

$900,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Mexican Quick Serve Restaurant, most sought after OC Downtown location

Orange County, CA

Imagine yourself running a thriving Mexican restaurant in one of Orange County's most coveted downtown locations. This established quick-serve concept sits in the heart of all the action, where foot...

$525,000

$525,000

Cash Flow: $90,000

Turn-Key Taco Shop for Sale – Prime Anaheim Location – Fully Equipped

Anaheim, CA

Turn-key taco shop available in Anaheim. This is an asset sale opportunity for a fully equipped Mexican restaurant space with hood, grill line, refrigeration, and all major equipment in place. Current...

$129,000

$129,000

Well established restaurant in Long Beach – Absentee owned

Long Beach, CA

This turnkey, absentee-owned operation delivers impressive financial and low owner involvement, making it ideal for investors, multi-unit operators, or semi-absentee buyers seeking reliable cash flow...

$750,000

$750,000

Cash Flow: $285,000

$3.2M Restaurant & Bar | Type 47 ABC + Entertainment License

Santa Clara County, CA

$3.2M Restaurant & Bar | Type 47 ABC + Entertainment License | Prime San Jose Location RRC#5265 Asking Price: $649,000 Location: Santa Clara County Annual Revenue: $3,200,000 Base Rent: $18,660/month...

$649,000

$649,000

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

$179,000

Attractive Restaurant/Full Bar in the Heart of Downtown San Carlos

San Carlos, CA

ESTABLISHED RESTAURANT & FULL BAR OPPORTUNITY - DOWNTOWN SAN CARLOS Prime commercial restaurant space featuring 4,051 square feet in the heart of downtown San Carlos,San Mateo County. This turnkey...

$389,000

$389,000

Steve Hovakimyan

City Center Realty Group

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

Steve Hovakimyan understands that navigating the commercial real estate market can be complex. That’s why his company, City Center Realty Group, is dedicated to guiding you through the unique landscape of Los Angeles County. Steve and his team specialize in connecting buyers and sellers with prime properties and securing top-dollar deals, all while ensuring a seamless and stress-free experience. With extensive industry expertise and a keen understanding of what businesses need in commercial spaces, Steve is the trusted expert to help you achieve your real estate goals. Whether you're expanding, relocating, or investing, City Center Realty Group is there to support you every step of the way. Trust Steve Hovakimyan to turn your commercial real estate vision into a successful reality.

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Fully Equipped Restaurant w/ Patio & Living Quarters

Lake Elsinore, CA

Offered for sale is a rare business + real estate opportunity centered around a well-known, long-established roadhouse-style restaurant located on an approximately 6.94-acre mountaintop parcel along...

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Renowned Dim Sum & Chinese Seafood Restaurant

Santa Clara County, CA

Since the 1980s, this restaurant has built a stellar reputation and a loyal following by serving authentic Chinese cuisine. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a turnkey operation with a legacy of...

$368,000

$368,000

Cash Flow: $122,106

Dave's Hot Chicken-8 Units + 2 More Signed Leases +Protected Territory

California

California

Paul Semenoff

The Capital Group

Full service restaurant in Danville for sale

Danville, CA

Step into a turnkey restaurant opportunity that delivers both financial performance and operational flexibility. This established Danville restaurant generates $1.2M in annual sales while offering...

$550,000

$550,000

Established Turnkey Mountain Mike's Pizza in San Joaquin County

San Joaquin County, CA

Here is your opportunity of being a owner of a well recognized Franchise/Mountain Mike's Pizza * Prime Location owner owning it for more than 15 years * Dine In Atmosphere for families, sports events,...

$355,000

$355,000

Fast Seafood Restaurant

Pasadena, CA

Established restaurant on same location over 50 years in same location. Fast food Seafood restaurant. Famous with Fish Sandwiches & more. Famous with Fish & Chips. Well known to customers in Eaton,...

$109,000

$109,000

Cash Flow: $12,000

Mediterranean Deli

Monterey, CA

This established Mediterranean deli represents a prime commercial opportunity in Monterey's high-traffic Lighthouse Avenue corridor. The turnkey operation occupies a former Subway location with...

$129,000

$129,000

Established | 5,000 Sq Ft | Strong Community Presence

San Mateo County, CA

Exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established grocery supermarket in the heart of Mid-Peninsula, California. This 5,000 square foot retail space serves a loyal and growing customer base...

$400,000

$400,000

Burger / Fish & Chips Restaurant with Patio, great lease, end-cap

Huntington Beach, CA

Turnkey Restaurant Opportunity – Prime Coastal Huntington Beach Location Exceptional opportunity to acquire a fully built-out, turnkey restaurant in the heart of coastal Huntington Beach. This highly...

$135,000

$135,000

Franchise Burger Restaurant with Beer & Wine, Patio, Great Sales and .

Carson, CA

Business Summary This is a rare opportunity to acquire a high-performing franchise burger restaurant located in the vibrant city of Carson. Situated in a prime, high-traffic area, this...

$249,000

$249,000

EBITDA: $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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