Mount Laguna, CA
American Restaurants For Sale in California

California

Los Angeles, CA

San Luis Obispo County, CA
Pacoima, CA
San Mateo County, CA
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Anaheim, CA
Long Beach, CA
San Diego County, CA
Redondo Beach, CA
Long Beach, CA
Lakeport, CA
Mendocino County, CA
Fullerton, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Richmond, CA
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.
Oceanside, CA
Riverside County, CA
Oakland, CA
Yuba County, CA
Riverside, CA
Hermosa Beach, CA
Hollywood, CA
Santa Monica, CA
Santa Monica, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
Hayward, CA
Chula Vista, CA
Irvine, CA
Carlsbad, CA
Tustin, CA
Fresno, CA
Chino, CA
Venice, CA
Santa Monica, CA
San Francisco, CA
Santa Rosa, CA
Santa Monica, CA
Venice, CA
Venice, CA
Barrington, CA
Santa Monica, CA
Dana Point, CA
La Mesa, CA
Scott Wells, CFA
Minerva Valuations
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Minerva Valuations is a boutique, mid market advisory firm specializing in M&A/corporate finance, business valuations, acquisitions, divestitures, and shareholder value advisory services, with multiple locations in North America. Our clients include business owners, high net worth individuals, accountants, lawyers, bankers, government organizations and smaller financial institutions in a variety of industries.
Fairfax, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Huntington Beach, CA
San Diego, CA
Santa Barbara County, CA
Thousand Oaks, CA
| Market Overview | Listings for Sale (Median) | Total California Market (Average) |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Businesses Analyzed | 183 | 922 |
| Asking Price | $350,000 | - |
| Reported Revenue | $960,000 | $2,226,735 |
| Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings | $138,206 | $53,445 |
Asking Price
| Lower Quartile | Median | Upper 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.
| Bound | Revenue | Seller’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.
| Bound | Revenue Multiple | Earnings Multiple |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | 0.29 | 1.93 |
| Median | 0.36 | 2.62 |
| Upper Quartile | 0.55 | 3.55 |
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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