Upland, CA
Awarded Top 3 Pizza Restaurant in Upland – BusinessRate 2025 Excellent opportunity to acquire a fully renovated, turnkey pizza and hot chicken restaurant with strong cash flow at an attractive asking...
EBITDA: $196,868
American Restaurants For Sale in California
Market Info
Pizza&Hot Chicken Restaurant- Priced for Quick Sale
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Premier Steak & Seafood Restaurant-Prime Monterey Peninsula Location
Monterey, CA
A rare opportunity to own Kona Steak & Seafood a highly regarded full-service restaurant located in one of California’s most desirable coastal markets. This is a proven profitable operation with...
Norco's Last True Diner
Norco, CA
Corona Airport Cafe Express is an established family-owned cafe in Norco's Hidden Valley Village, serving the community since 2023. Originally founded at the local airfield serving pilots and...
Cash Flow: $125,000
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Sushi Restaurant Great Location
Roseville, CA
Established sushi restaurant in a prime Roseville location offering an exceptional opportunity for new ownership. This fully operational 2,899-square-foot restaurant generates $1,380,000 in annual...
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...
EBITDA: $80,000
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Woodbury Town Center, Irvine- Turn-Key Steakhouse & Grill for Sale
Irvine, CA
A premier opportunity to acquire a turnkey, freestanding restaurant facility situated at Irvine’s premier Woodbury Town Center. This standalone restaurant combines unmatched architectural visibility,...
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Motivated Seller: Turnkey Charcuterie Business
Visalia, CA
This is the deal serious buyers have been waiting for. A fully operational, staffed, and established charcuterie and catering business in Visalia, CA — now available at a significantly reduced price...
Exclusive Listing – KTV Hot Pot Restaurant Opportunity
San Francisco, CA
Turnkey restaurant featuring a complete KTV and hot pot setup with brand-new equipment throughout. 📐 Approximately 7,000 SF 💰 Current Base Rent: $10,800/Month 🎤 Private KTV Entertainment Setup 🍲...
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American BBQ Restautaurant with bar and R/E
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Corona, CA
This beloved American restaurantwith Bar 47 License Real Estate and Great View , represents more than just a business opportunity – it's a testament to the American dream realized through smoke,...
EBITDA: $502,123
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Guy Fieri’s Chicken Guy! is a fast-casual restaurant
Napa County, CA
Chicken Guy American Canyon is a modern fast-casual restaurant concept associated with celebrity chef Guy Fieri, offering flavorful, hand-breaded chicken tenders, sandwiches, fries, and a wide...
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Anchor Bar
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Home of the Original Buffalo Wing and part of food history. Expanding nationally with plenty of territory available for franchisees to grow. Learn more about joining our team now.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $2,449,992
Turn key Drive Thru with Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Thousand Palms, CA
PRIME RESTAURANT REAL ESTATE OPPORTUNITY - THOUSAND PALMS, CA Exceptional freestanding restaurant property with drive-thru capability, strategically positioned off Interstate 10 in Riverside County....
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...
Cash Flow: $120,000
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Established Pizzeria in a Great Location!
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...
Restaurant for sale for a great price.
Dublin, CA
Turnkey Restaurant Location Available A rare opportunity to acquire fully operational restaurant. Location boast loyal customer base, above 4.5-star rating, and high-visibility storefront in...
Profitable Healthy Casual Restaurant in Prime Brentwood Location
Brentwood, CA
Rare Turnkey Business Opportunity in Brentwood's Premier Retail Destination Take advantage of the opportunity to own an established, profitable fast-casual restaurant located within one of East Contra...
Cash Flow: $108,000
Jack Oh
Power Realty & Investments
Serving Orange County, CA
Seller Services: Power Realty & Investments provides sellers with comprehensive representation guiding them through each step of the sale process. We develop individualized exit strategy and work closely with each seller to maximize their return. Buyer Services: Power Realty & Investments represents a wide range of business opportunities including franchise, restaurants, liquor stores, medical practice, dry cleaners and other local family businesses in transactions that are both large and small. Valuations Determining the Fair Market Value of a business is not an exact science. Business Value is determined by the interaction of market conditions and individual company value drivers. Financial Services I am pleased to announce that Power Realty & Investments has become the Loan Correspondent and affiliate of a national Loan Broker who offers the Lowest Possible Interest Rates.
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Pure Water Store & Food Service Opportunity for Sale – Milpitas, CA –
Milpitas, CA
Excellent opportunity for a food entrepreneur, caterer, restaurant owner, bakery operator, coffee vendor, or specialty food business looking to establish a presence in a high-traffic retail location...
Cash Flow: $108,000
Dream Restaurant Opportunity!
Asset Sale
Nevada County, CA
Turnkey Restaurant Opportunity - Sierra Foothills Location We would love nothing more than to help make someone’s dream of owning a successful restaurant come true, creating a genuine win-win by...
Downtown Walnut Creek Restaurant Buildings for Sale!
Real Estate Only
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...
Central Coast Restaurant - Full Liquor, Prime Location
San Luis Obispo County, CA
RRC#5360 Central Coast Restaurant - Full Liquor, Prime Location With Continued Growth and Low Rent - SBA Pre-Approved Offered at $650,000 Location: San Luis Obispo County Annual Revenue: $1,063,565...
Cash Flow: $206,803
POPULAR "PHO & BANH MI" RESTAURANT on University Ave., Stanfort.
Palo Alto, CA
Busy restaurant which sells Pho and Banh Mi. Good location close to Stanfort University. Absentee owner who wants to focus on academic accomplishments....
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Cash Flow: $180,000
Church's Texas Chicken
Franchise
Available in California
QSR Multi-Unit Franchise Opportunity
Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,115,007
Stand Alone with 47 license-beautful build out-close to beach
San Diego, CA
Restaurant for Sale – Imperial Beach, West of I-5 Turnkey opportunity to own a fully equipped restaurant in a high-volume location with lots of room to grow. Situated in a large standalone 3,065 sq....
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Profitable and Well-Established Teriyaki Restaurant
Sacramento, CA
Well-established for over 15 years; current owner has operated since 2018. Excellent following of repeat customers and first time visitors. Open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Approximately 1,700...
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Cash Flow: $188,541
Franchised Sub Sandwich Shop For Sale! Great Location!
Contra Costa County, CA
SELLER IS VERY MOTIVATED AND WILL LISTEN TO ANY OFFER! LOW PRICE! Keep it as a Franchise or turn it private!! All equipment is there and in great condition! Great visible location! This shop needs an...
Franchise Sub Sandwich Shop Established 20+ years!
South Lake Tahoe, CA
GREAT PRICE! Current owner lives hours away and cannot keep an eye on his shop and it shows! Labor is 42%!! Another Owner Operator with the same Franchise runs 21% Labor. That could be a potential...
Cash Flow: $99,000
Profitable Franchise or Bring your own menu super high traffic
Canoga Park, CA
Asset bring your own concept OR buy as Profitable Chocolate Bash Franchise – High-Traffic Location with Huge Upside! Average 8k net income last for Months Turnkey Dessert Franchise | Gold Mine for...
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Mexican/Coffee/ or keep current menu-41 lic. lots of parking
San Diego County, CA
Turn-Key Beach Area Restaurant for Sale – Imperial Beach/Coronado Prime Opportunity with Established Success and a Fun, Coastal Vibe Dreaming of owning a vibrant restaurant in one of San Diego’s most...
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Established Subway for Sale in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
This offering presents the opportunity to acquire an established Subway restaurant in Los Angeles, California. The location benefits from a high-traffic commercial area with strong visibility,...
Cash Flow: $153,000
Popular Bistro/Deli for sale
Portola, CA
Successful bistro/deli style restaurant business, building and adjacent parking lot for sale. The newer, ADA-compliant building was fully updated in 2022. It is located on Highway 70, a main Plumas...
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Well-established Sourdough & Co. restaurant in a prime Auburn location
Auburn, CA
The business is well-established, fully operational, and located in a competitive Auburn market. It benefits from recognizable branding, a loyal customer base, consistent monthly sales, trained staff,...
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Cash Flow: $343,080
Turnkey Old Town San Diego Restaurant with Full Kitchen & BAR
San Diego, CA
TURNKEY RESTAURANT OPPORTUNITY IN HISTORIC OLD TOWN SAN DIEGO This fully improved restaurant space offers an exceptional opportunity to establish your culinary vision in one of San Diego's most...
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Toastique
Franchise
Available in California
Join one of the fastest-growing, most simple-to-run healthy fast-casual restaurants!
Avg. Unit Revenue: $614,256
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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Fast Food in Prime Location - Highly Profitable - Room to grow!
Stanislaus County, CA
Imagine yourself as the owner of this thriving American restaurant in one of Stanislaus County's busiest locations. You'll love the prime roadside visibility that draws customers naturally to your...
Cash Flow: $256,030
Gong Cha Bubble Tea Franchise, San Jose, California
San Jose, CA
Imagine stepping into your own thriving Gong Cha franchise in the heart of San Jose, California. You'll love this well-established bubble tea destination that's been serving the community since 2023,...
Cash Flow: $204,000
Indian Restaurant, Full Bar & Lounge, Prime Tri-Valley Location
Alameda County, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a large, established Indian restaurant, full bar, and lounge in a prime Tri-Valley / East Bay location in Alameda County. The business offers approximately 6000+- square...
Cash Flow: $430,000
Unique Sonoma Wine Country Restaurant | Exceptional Outdoor Setting
Forestville, CA
Unique Sonoma Wine Country Restaurant | Exceptional Outdoor Setting | 6675 Front St, Forestville RRC#5386 Asking Price: $84,000 Location: Sonoma County Annual Revenue: $628,985 Annual Cash Flow:...
Wayback Burgers
Franchise
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!
Profitable Established Southern California Cheesesteak Franchise
Riverside County, CA
Profitable Established Southern California Cheesesteak Franchise | Riverside | Recent Build-out | $100K+ SDE RRC#5382 Asking Price: $475,000 Location: Riverside County Annual Revenue: $700,000 Annual...
High-Visibility Sonoma County Restaurant | $775K Annual Sales
Sonoma County, CA
High-Visibility Sonoma County Restaurant | $775K Annual Sales | Fully Equipped Kitchen RRC#5384 Offered at $105,000 Location: Sonoma County Annual Revenue: $775,000 Annual Cash Flow: Contact for Info...
Restaurant Dine-In or Take Out
Corona, CA
Investment Highlights • Turnkey Restaurant Opportunity – Fully operating Dine-In, Take Out restaurant with established equipment and kitchen infrastructure. • Prime Main Street Location – Located in...
Turnkey Absentee-Run Sourdough Sandwich Shop – $125K Including All FF&
Rancho Cordova, CA
Turnkey Sourdough & Co. Restaurant – Established Location with Growth Potential An excellent opportunity to acquire an established, fully equipped Sourdough & Co. restaurant located at 2823 Zinfandel...
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Cash Flow: $67,051
Multi Units Papa John's Restaurants
San Diego, CA
Papa John Restaurants Multi Units Discover an exceptional opportunity to continue the legacy of a thriving Papa John's Pizza franchise operation in San Diego County. This multi-unit restaurant package...
Cash Flow: $408,000
Ryan Roques
First Choice Business Brokers - Corona/Ontario Office
Serving Riverside County, CA
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High-Volume Turnkey Restaurant near University
San Bernardino County, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a high-performing, fully-equipped restaurant in a prime San Bernardino location without being locked into a rigid corporate structure. Currently operating under a...
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Cash Flow: $183,000
Mediterranean Restaurant | 4.7? Reviews | Est. 2019
Mission Viejo, CA
Step into a thriving, family-owned Mediterranean restaurant serving authentic, homemade dishes prepared daily from scratch. Located in one of South Orange County’s most desirable communities, this...
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Cash Flow: $108,000
Multi unit major QSR Franchise Portfolio in So. California for Sale
San Bernardino County, CA
8 Unit Major QSR Franchise Portfolio in Southern California for sale Location: Inland Empire, and Orange County California Exact locations will remain confidential Asking Price: $5500,000 Gross...
Denny's Restaurant
San Bernardino County, CA
Denny's Restaurant For Sale ASKING PRICE $700,000 GROSS REVENUE $1,834,349 – FY2025 CASH FLOW / SDE $146,577 – Two-Year Average Adjusted SDE BUSINESS DESCRIPTION Excellent opportunity to acquire an...
Cash Flow: $146,577
High-Volume Destination Restaurant & Exclusive Event Venue
Livermore, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire an established, profitable, full-service American Fusion restaurant and premier event destination strategically located within a high-traffic Municipal Airport...
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Teriyaki Madness
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Our food is addictive and our concept is fresh!
Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,113,760
Danville Turnkey, Upscale Dining, with Owner Financing Available
Danville, CA
This established American restaurant represents a premier dining destination in downtown Danville, Contra Costa County, offering a comprehensive full-service dining experience with demonstrated market...
Turnkey Restaurant – El Dorado County – Purchase or Lease Takeover
El Dorado Hills, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully built-out, fully equipped restaurant and wine bar in desirable El Dorado Hills, California. This approximately 2.200 sq. ft. restaurant and features a...
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"Larkspur" Premium Turn-Key Restaurant
Larkspur, CA
An exceptional turnkey restaurant opportunity in prime Larkspur, offering a ready-to-operate space for a café, bakery, light dining, or specialty food concept. The business features strong sales,...
SBA Loan approved! Historic Cafe with Beer & Wine License
Vacaville, CA
SBA Loan approved! Historic Cafe with Beer & Wine License Located next to busy Town Square. Solano County RRC#5376 Asking Price: $699,000 Location: Solano County Annual Revenue: $1,385,000 Annual Cash...
Established Downtown Restaurant
Vacaville, CA
ESTABLISHED DOWNTOWN RESTAURANT - NAPA VALLEY STYLE This premier American restaurant in Vacaville's downtown core represents an exceptional acquisition opportunity for investors seeking a profitable,...
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Cash Flow: $125,000
Vitality Bowls
Franchise
Available in California
Vitality Bowls is a low-initial cost, fast-casual cafe franchise specializing in acai 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 cafe business well-positioned in the booming health and wellness dining category.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $562,024
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) | Total California Market (Average) |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Businesses Analyzed | 182 | 922 |
| Asking Price | $354,500 | - |
| Reported Revenue | $967,752 | $2,226,735 |
| Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings | $139,093 | $53,445 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.
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Asking Price
| Lower Quartile | Median | Upper Quartile |
|---|---|---|
| $182,250 | $354,500 | $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.
| Bound | Revenue | Seller’s Discretionary Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | $559,185 | $83,197 |
| Median | $967,752 | $139,093 |
| Upper Quartile | $1,491,812 | $217,684 |
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 | 1.99 |
| Median | 0.37 | 2.63 |
| Upper Quartile | 0.55 | 3.56 |
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 $354,500, though prices range from under $182,250 to well over $690,000.
How much do American Restaurants owners in California earn?
The median reported revenue of American Restaurants in California is $967,752 and owners earn a median of $139,093, 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 0.55, with a median of 0.37. Earning multiples range from 1.99 to 3.56, with the median at 2.63. This means the typical American Restaurant in California may ask for around 0.37 times its annual revenue, and 2.63 times its annual owner earnings.
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