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American Restaurants For Sale in California

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Pine House Cafe & Tavern!

Mount Laguna, CA

Discover a cherished gem from 1942 in the heart of a popular hiking destination! This well-established café, beloved by locals and visitors alike for decades, boasts a loyal clientele and a reputation...

$249,000

$249,000

Top Fast Food Restaurant

California

This QSR brand has locations in 44 States! This particular location does approx. one million dollars and exists in a very good location with immediate freeway access. The inside (and outside) of the...

$225,000

$225,000

Cash Flow: $75,000

1,500sf Modern Hot Pot / Skewers / Beer & Wine near Korea Town

Los Angeles, CA

* Newly renovated trendy 1,500sf restaurant * Tasty hot pot, skewers, ramen and Korean deli to enjoy * Pleasant dining and hang out environment * Beer/wine and variety of drink choices * Monthly gross...

$225,000

$225,000

Dining and Distillery Concept

San Luis Obispo County, CA

Transform your entrepreneurial vision into reality with this turnkey dining and distillery operation that delivers immediate market entry into Santa Cruz County's thriving culinary scene. You'll step...

$275,000

$275,000

American Style BBQ & Grill

Pacoima, CA

ABSENTEE OWNER RUN. MONTHLY GROSS: $40,000 MONTHLY RENT: $3,147 + $300 NNN. STORE SIZE: 920 SQFT. OPEN HOURS: 11AM- 7:15 PM TUE~ SUN. MONDAY OFF. EMPLOYEES: 4 PT. WAGE: $10,000/MO. REASON FOR SELLING:...

$129,000

$129,000

Cash Flow: $48,000

Your Concept Your Opportunity

San Mateo County, CA

This established American restaurant presents a turnkey opportunity in a prime El Dorado County location. The 4,700 square foot facility features floor-to-ceiling windows providing exceptional natural...

$499,000

$499,000

CAFÉ & RE: 5.5-Day Ops, Absentee, $1.03M GR, $2.99M ASKING

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Anaheim, CA

> Casual Family Restaurant & Real Estate for Sale - Reduced Price! > A Prime Corner Location: Highly visible intersection in Anaheim industrial complex. > Freestanding Bldg/Lot: Established casual...

$2,990,000

$2,990,000

Cash Flow: $264,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Fast Food - Burgers - Drive Thru

Long Beach, CA

Price Reduction! Freestanding restaurant with a Drive Thru. 100% help run business. Seller spends very little time there. Restaurant has been in operation for about 40 years as a Hamburger Stand. Very...

$195,000

$195,000

Cash Flow: $70,000

Fast Food Drive-thru Top Location N. San Diego County

San Diego County, CA

Very busy location on a main street in North San Diego County with great exposure and high traffic counts of approx. 51,000 vehicles per day per the City website. Freestanding drive-thru location....

$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $135,000

Same Owner For 21 Years, Absentee Owner,Beer/wine Lic.

Redondo Beach, CA

free standing building,good lease,high visibility corner location,...

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $138,000

Belmont Shore Bar & Grill – Prime Location w/Flexible Build Out&Patio

Long Beach, CA

This Belmont Shore bar and grill is located in a highly visible prime location in Long Beach’s most coveted hospitality and entertainment area. The relatively new gastropub boasts fantastic street...

$275,000

$275,000

Cash Flow: $82,798

Multi-Unit KFC - West Coast

Lakeport, CA

2 KFC units available in the Northern California area KFC Overview: Just about everyone recognizes Colonel Sanders, the iconic Kentuckian who introduced the world to his secret fried chicken recipe of...

$450,000

$450,000

Cash Flow: $138,577

Denny's - California

Mendocino County, CA

An iconic brand, Denny's began franchising in 1963 and has grown to over 1700 restaurants worldwide. Franchisor requires at least $1M net worth and $500K liquid, and at least 5 years Restaurant...

$348,999

$348,999

Cash Flow: $132,329

Subway

Fullerton, CA

If you are looking for a risk-free, yet a steady income stream business, you can be a Subway Franchise member. Further, many franchise owners own multiple locations which proves that once you are in...

$72,000

$72,000

Cash Flow: $39,000

Burger, Steak & Salads - American Cuisine (Los Angeles)

Los Angeles, CA

Description: This is a casual eatery known for serving a variety of grilled steak dishes and American-style fast food. The menu typically features items like Philly cheesesteaks, burgers, fries, and...

$95,000

$95,000

Beer and Wine Garden with Food (Richmond)

Richmond, CA

Description: This popular outdoor community space that serves as a casual gathering spot for locals and visitors. Located in the coastal neighborhood, it offers a laid-back atmosphere with a focus on...

$199,000

$199,000

Regina Fisher

Sierra Bay Partners

Serving San Francisco County, CA

Sierra Bay Partners is a concierge business brokerage based in the San Francisco Bay. We are guiding owners of small and mid-sized companies through complex transitions. We provide tailored strategies, clear market insight, and hands-on support throughout the entire transaction process—from preparing the business for market to negotiating with qualified buyers and driving the deal to a successful closing. Known for our personalized service and strong track record of successful outcomes, we deliver an advisory experience built around the specific needs and goals of each client. With more than 70% of M&A deals failing, our mission is simple: ensure our clients are the exception. Sierra Bay Partners maintains absolute confidentiality and discretion throughout the selling process, and we strive to uphold the highest level of professionalism and integrity in every engagement. Versatile, accomplished, and deeply committed to our clients’ success, we provide the expertise and execution required to achieve the best possible outcome of your business sale.

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50's Style Diner, Money Maker, Manager Run

Oceanside, CA

Beautiful 50's Diner, with a tons of memorabilia included in the sales price. Service is fast food style where you order at the counter. Not a full service, table order restaurant. Business is manager...

$695,000

$695,000

Cash Flow: $200,000

High Volume Restaurant & Bakery

Riverside County, CA

Considering the SBA 7a's cap of $5m, the buyer needs proof of liquidity of 6m+ before moving forward with more information. Business Summary: Riverside County Bistro Established: 1990 Industry:...

$11,000,000

$11,000,000

Cash Flow: $2,550,000

Full Bar and Restaurant with Property (Uptown Oakland)

Oakland, CA

Description: This highly popular Bar and Restaurant is located in the heart of the Uptown district, a vibrant and diverse neighborhood known for its lively arts scene and dynamic cultural landscape....

$3,300,000

$3,300,000

Jimmy John's Franchise - California

Yuba County, CA

Headquartered in Champaign, IL, Jimmy John's was founded in 1983 and now boasts over 2500 units nationwide. In September 2016 a majority stake was sold to Roark Capital, a private equity firm also...

$220,000

$220,000

Cash Flow: $148,215

Fine Dining Restaurant For Sale!

Riverside, CA

A prime business ideally located in a highly sought-after area in Riverside California, very popular with the locals. The restaurant has earned a reputation for its excellent food and customer...

$750,000

$750,000

Prime Downtown Hermosa Restaurant and Bar Opportunity

Hermosa Beach, CA

Exceptional location! Fully-equipped restaurant with full liquor license. Walk-in cooler. Private office and extensive storage areas. Outdoor patio and dining deck with views and easy beach access....

$300,000

$300,000

Breakfast & Lunch cafe, Full Bar, Large Patio

Hollywood, CA

100% absentee run and SBA qualified. Established for over a decade in the heart of Hollywood is this classic American diner serving innovative and exciting dishes which has become a staple in the...

$349,000

$349,000

EBITDA: $244,000

Santa Monica Area Bar with Kitchen – Stellar Freeway Access

Santa Monica, CA

This bar with a full kitchen is located in the greater Santa Monica area. The bar is widely considered to be the best in the area and is known for its menu offerings and convivial atmosphere. The menu...

$425,000

$425,000

Cash Flow: $30,561

Remarkable Restaurant/Bar/Event Space in Downtown Santa Monica

Santa Monica, CA

ATTENTION: The existing restaurant is open and operating. DO NOT DISTURB the current business. Staff does NOT know this space is being listed. Please enter ONLY as a customer, or contact Broker to...

$200,000

$200,000

Name Brand Hamburger Franchise SBA Pre-Approved

Los Angeles County, CA

Name Brand Hamburger Franchise SBA Pre-Approved RRC# 4978 Location: Los Angeles County Asking Price: $349,000 Annual Revenue: $1,107,358 Annual Cash Flow: Contact for Info Monthly Rent: $10,640...

$349,000

$349,000

Turnkey Indian Restaurant & Grocery, Prime Hayward Location
Asset Sale

Hayward, CA

MS Real Estate Inc. presents a turnkey Indian restaurant asset sale in Hayward, California, offering a ready-to-operate opportunity for the right qualified buyer. The restaurant is located in a busy...

$249,888

$249,888

South San Diego Restaurant Conversion — Move-In Ready
Asset Sale

Chula Vista, CA

Positioned in a high-growth South San Diego submarket, this approximately 1,538 SF second-generation restaurant space comes fully equipped and ready for re-concept. A prime fit for a fast-casual...

$125,000

$125,000

Turnkey Fast Casual Opportunity – Irvine
Asset Sale

Irvine, CA

Move in and start serving — no build-out required. This approximate 951 SF second-generation fast casual restaurant comes equipped and ready to operate, making it a perfect fit for an owner-operator...

$125,000

$125,000

Carlsbad Village Restaurant For Sale
Asset Sale

Carlsbad, CA

Rare Carlsbad Village restaurant for sale. Prime coastal location near the beach, and situated in the heart of the Village’s densest clusters of restaurants, breweries, boutique retail, and hotels....

$400,000

$400,000

Tustin Restaurant Asset Sale-Low Rent-High Traffic - $80,000
Asset Sale

Tustin, CA

Excellent opportunity to acquire a fully equipped restaurant space in a busy Tustin shopping center. This approximately 2,400 SF restaurant offers an exceptionally attractive rent of approximately...

$80,000

$80,000

Turnkey Coffee shop/bakery for Sale – Fully Equipped & Ready to
Asset Sale

Fresno, CA

Turnkey Restaurant Asset Sale - Prime Fresno Location This fully equipped restaurant asset sale presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a complete restaurant setup in a high-traffic shopping...

$95,000

$95,000

Hawaiian BBQ • Asset Sale • Prime Mall • Avg Sales $330K • Prc $99K
Asset Sale

Chino, CA

> Asset Sale - Turn-key Hawaiian BBQ in a prime, high-visibility shopping center anchored by multiple national tenants. Strong foot traffic, ample front parking, Suitable for any concept. > Open...

$99,000

$99,000

Over 4000 square-foot, AAA location in Venice, close to the beach.
Asset Sale

Venice, CA

Parking in the structure. Full liquor license and furniture, fixtures, and equipment available for purchase. Please email Agents...

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

Santa Monica Main Street Asset Sale, includes Beer Wine, lease, Patios
Asset Sale

Santa Monica, CA

Been in business for 8 years. Back on the market. Fell out of escrow and price significantly reduced. Had a good run and time to sell the Assets. Please inquire with agent. 310-663-1784...

$99,000

$99,000

beautifully designed and fully equiped restaurant in SF mission
Asset Sale

San Francisco, CA

Imagine walking into your own beautifully designed restaurant in one of San Francisco's most vibrant neighborhoods. This fully equipped establishment sits right on 24th Street in the heart of the...

$148,000

$148,000

Type 47 or Type 48 On-Sale Liquor License for sale in Sonoma County
Asset Sale

Santa Rosa, CA

This is a full liquor license that can be issued to either bars or restaurants in Sonoma County (see below for further descriptions of the two licenses). Price is $200,000 net to Seller, so the Buyer...

$200,000

$200,000

Downtown Santa Monica approximately 3500 ft.² two level restaurant
Asset Sale

Santa Monica, CA

1432 4th St. close to the promenade, parking structures and everything Santa Monica. Was a successful American pub Base rent $10,500 and triple net $.50 square-foot...

$1

$1

Ocean Front Walk Boardwalk, Venice
Asset Sale

Venice, CA

Venice Beach Boardwalk on Ocean Front Walk Patio...

$1

$1

Cafe and retail spaces available
Asset Sale

Venice, CA

Outgoing business and spaces available. Please email agent...

$1

$1

Brentwood San Vicente Restaurant For Sale
Asset Sale

Barrington, CA

Premises: 2000' + Patio Monthly Rent: $9500 per month Parking: Public & Valet Parking Lease Term: 5 yrs. + 5 yr. option to renew ABC License: Beer and Wine Price: $395,000 - All Cash upon close of...

$395,000

$395,000

Restaurant Bar Space Santa Monica Fully Equipped Kitchen
Asset Sale

Santa Monica, CA

Santa Monica Wilshire Boulevard Ideal for Restaurant Bar and Reception, 5,474 Square Feet. $3.00 per square foot per month, NNN [ estimated to be $1.57 per square foot per month....

$1

$1

Fully Built-Out Wellness Café in Prime Dana Point Location
Asset Sale

Dana Point, CA

Established and fully operational restaurant/café located in Downtown Dana Point. The asking price includes all furniture, fixtures, equipment, and inventory. The owners have invested approximately...

$99,000

$99,000

Prime Restaurant Opportunity - Low Rent!
Asset Sale

La Mesa, CA

TRANSFORM YOUR RESTAURANT DREAMS INTO REALITY with this exceptional turnkey Mexican restaurant opportunity in La Mesa's thriving market near Grossmont High School. YOUR PATH TO IMMEDIATE...

$85,000

$85,000

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Restaurant for Sale in Marin
Asset Sale

Fairfax, CA

Presenting a neighborhood favorite serving brunch/dinner in Marin. This established landmark has a 30 year history as a bakery. It boasts an intimate bar and a Type 41 Beer & Wine License, full...

$375,000

$375,000

Beverly Grove Billboard Fast Casual/Sit Down Restaurant w/ Type 41
Asset Sale

Los Angeles, CA

THIS IS AN ASSET SALE - KEY MONEY REQUIRED - DO NOT DISTURB EMPLOYEES - TOURS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Imagine yourself running a thriving restaurant in one of LA's most coveted dining destinations. This...

$225,000

$225,000

Huntington Beach Free Standing Fully Equipped For Lease
Asset Sale

Huntington Beach, CA

HUNTINGTON BEACH FREE STANDING RESTAURANT FOR LEASE Premises: 5400' + Patio Monthly Rent: $5.00 + $1.15 nnn Parking: Exclusive Parking Lease Term: New Lease ABC License: 47 Liquor License to purchase...

$250,000

$250,000

Bay Park Bar & Restaurant For Sale
Asset Sale

San Diego, CA

Turn-key bar/restaurant opportunity located in the heart of the booming residential market of Bay Park. Highly visible outparcel premises within an incredibly busy, Sprouts anchored shopping center....

$350,000

$350,000

Proven Restaurant/Bakery Location & Asset Sale
Asset Sale

Santa Barbara County, CA

Gross Sales: $1,015,670 in 2025 Owner Income: $249,000 Annually Total Rent: $3,650/mo (Is NOT NNN!) Square Footage: 1,600 sq. ft.+ Patio Patio Square Footage: 800 sq. ft. Patio Lease Ends: July 2029+...

$149,000

$149,000

Asset sale-great build out-save huge $ and time
Asset Sale

Thousand Oaks, CA

This 1750 sq ft restaurant sits in a busy shopping center in the Westlake/ Thousand Oaks Area. Easy to convert into many different style restaurants, it has an open floor plan. The Restaurant is well...

$149,999

$149,999

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 Analyzed183 922
Asking Price$350,000-
Reported Revenue$960,000 $2,226,735
Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings$138,206 $53,445
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.
For more in-depth sales and profitability data see:

Asking Price

Lower QuartileMedianUpper Quartile
$180,000$350,000$685,000

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$559,147$83,397
Median$960,000$138,206
Upper Quartile$1,489,083$216,342

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 Quartile0.291.93
Median0.362.62
Upper Quartile0.553.55

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 $350,000, though prices range from under $180,000 to well over $685,000.

How much do American Restaurants owners in California earn?

The median reported revenue of American Restaurants in California is $960,000 and owners earn a median of $138,206, 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 0.36. Earning multiples range from 1.93 to 3.55, with the median at 2.62. This means the typical American Restaurant in California may ask for around 0.36 times its annual revenue, and 2.62 times its annual owner earnings.

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