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American Restaurants For Sale in California

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Turnkey Breakfast & Lunch Staple with 41-Year Trac

Placer County, CA

An incredible opportunity to acquire a highly popular, well-established breakfast and lunch spot with a rich 41-year history in the community. Known for its warm, homey atmosphere, generous portions,...

$200,000

$200,000

Cash Flow: $43,480

Luna Steakhouse

North Hollywood, CA

Luna Steakhouse represents an established American restaurant operation located in North Hollywood, Alameda County. The restaurant maintains a proven operational history with over one year of...

$250,000

$250,000

Encino Highly Profitable Turn Key Restaurant For Sale

Encino, CA

Premises: Approx. 6500' Monthly Rent: $22,200 per mo. + nnn Parking: Shopping Center Parking Lease Term: 15 yr. Lease Annual Gross Sales: $4,300,000 -- Net Profit: $410,000 ABC License: Beer and Wine...

$575,000

$575,000

Cash Flow: $410,000

Very profitable Absentee run restaurant & full-bar lounge

California

Imagine stepping into your own upscale restaurant and cocktail lounge in beautiful Northern California - a rare gem that's been thriving without requiring your daily presence. This isn't just another...

$950,000

$950,000

Cash Flow: $411,000

"Burlingame Ave" - Turn-key Restaurant & Prime location!

Burlingame, CA

Established American restaurant opportunity in Burlingame, California, featuring a turnkey commercial space, upgraded infrastructure, and a long-term lease. Asking Price: $495,000 Monthly Rent: $9,000...

$495,000

$495,000

"Burlingame Old Downtown" Snack Bar — Turnkey Investment Opportunity

Burlingame, CA

Established juice, boba tea & snack bar opportunity with an approximately 1,100 SF turnkey commercial space and existing food & beverage infrastructure. Size: 1,100 SF Rent: $5,050/month, including...

$225,000

$225,000

"San Jose Evergreen" Authentic Ramen Japanese Restaurant Turn-Key

San Jose, CA

ESTABLISHED RAMEN RESTAURANT LEASE OPPORTUNITY - SAN JOSE Prime commercial restaurant space available for lease in the established Evergreen area of East San Jose. This fully operational restaurant...

$200,000

$200,000

Togo's Sandwich Franchise Sandwich Shop Opportunity

Stanislaus County, CA

Franchise Sandwich Shop Established Togo’s Sandwich Franchise – Low Rent & Prime Lifestyle Hours Business Description Rare opportunity to own an established Togo’s Sandwich franchise with an...

$175,000

$175,000

Cash Flow: $60,000

Mediterranean Restaurant with Growth Potential

Ventura County, CA

Asking Price: $251,999 Monthy Sales Average: $29,000 per month (July 2025 to July 2026) Monthly Net Income Average: ~$5,700 (July 2025 to July 2026) Rent: ~$4,889 all-inclusive CAM Lease: 11/30/2030...

$251,999

$251,999

Turnkey restaurant for sale with type 47 license

San Francisco, CA

Established Restaurant for Sale – Lower Haight, San Francisco Rare opportunity to acquire a high-performing restaurant located in the heart of San Francisco’s Lower Haight neighborhood, a vibrant,...

$415,000

$415,000

Cash Flow: $100,000

Shawarma Shop!

Burbank, CA

Business Opportunity : Stop 4 Shawarma Established restaurant business opportunity available at 341 N Victory Boulevard, Unit 101, Burbank. Stop 4 Shawarma features a popular Mediterranean/Middle...

$70,000

$70,000

Iconic South Bay Restaurant & Entertainment Venue

Santa Clara County, CA

Rare opportunity to acquire a landmark South Bay restaurant and entertainment venue serving the community since 1974. Overlooking a scenic golf course, this well-known destination features a full bar,...

$120,000

$120,000

Iconic South Bay Restaurant & Entertainment Venue

Santa Clara County, CA

Established American restaurant and entertainment venue strategically positioned in Santa Clara County, operating continuously since 1974. This landmark establishment has built substantial community...

$120,000

$120,000

Established Pizzeria in a Great Location!

$165,000 - Monterey County, CA

$165,000

Monterey County, CA

2nd Generation Restaurant with Type 41 Available For Sale in MB

Manhattan Beach, CA

2nd Generation Burger Lounge- Lease Details on Brochure...

$375,000

$375,000

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,...

$275,000

$275,000

Lee Suryani

Pacific Coast Commercial

Serving San Diego County, CA

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Vietnamese restaurant for sale

Chino, CA

Exceptional opportunity to acquire an established and well-regarded Asian restaurant in the growing Chino market that qualifies for SBA loan*! This attractive, fully equipped restaurant features a...

$238,000

$238,000

Burger/Wings Franchise Restaurant - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA

Hamburger and wings franchise opportunity with endless potential. Located in a busy, high-demand area with excellent visibility, heavy foot traffic, and ample parking. This is a strong and important...

$680,000

$680,000

Flame Broiler For Sale-Business Only, Cash Sale

Upland, CA

🔥 Own Your First Restaurant – Turnkey Flame Broiler Franchise for Sale! Become your own boss with a proven franchise! Skip the risk of starting from scratch and step into an established Flame Broiler...

$110,000

$110,000

Wonderful Restaurant in Great Downtown Petaluma Location for Sale

Petaluma, CA

Opportunity: This long established restaurant is located in the gateway to the world-famous California wine country just north of San Francisco in beautiful downtown Petaluma. They offer a modern an...

$250,000

$250,000

Shalimar Restaurant For Sale

Sacramento, CA

You'll discover an incredible opportunity with this established Shalimar Restaurant location in Sacramento's bustling shopping center. Imagine yourself owning a piece of the iconic Shalimar brand that...

$399,000

$399,000

Established Restaurant & Bar for Sale

Santa Barbara County, CA

Current Rent Only: $4,478 Gross Sales: (2022) $1,010,256 (2023) $1,097,987, (2024) $953,598 Owner/Operator Income: Message Me Owner Works? Yes Employees: 10 Square Footage: 1,382sq.ft. + 425sq. ft....

$150,000

$150,000

Turnkey Ethiopian Restaurant – San Joe, CA

San Jose, CA

Well-established and highly regarded Ethiopian restaurant located in a mixed commercial and residential neighborhood. The business currently has an online review rating of 4.6, according to...

$380,000

$380,000

Franchise Sandwich Shop for SALE

Santa Rosa, CA

Great opportunity to acquire an established franchise sandwich shop with 30+ years at the same location and approximately $480,000 in annual gross sales. The previous owner operated the business for...

$175,000

$175,000

Cash Flow: $75,000

Restaurant for sale for a great price.

$175,000 - Dublin, CA

$175,000

Dublin, CA

Profitable & Turnkey Fast-Casual Restaurant – Strong Growth & Expansio

Berkeley, CA

Imagine walking into your own thriving restaurant in Berkeley, where the aroma of American comfort food fills the air and satisfied customers keep coming back for more. This isn't just another...

$199,000

$199,000

Cash Flow: $139,093

Restaurant on Wilshire Boulevard with full liquor license available

Santa Monica, CA

Restaurant can be sold with the type 41 Beer wine license as well as with the type 47 Full liquor license. 950 Square feet on Wilshire Boulevard with Patio. Type 2 Hood. Storage area and parking...

$249,000

$249,000

Established Restaurant | Business Only or With Commercial Real Estate

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Merced County, CA

Established Restaurant | Business Only or With Commercial Real Estate | Central Valley, CA Rare opportunity to acquire a long-established restaurant with approximately 25 years of operating history, a...

$975,000

$975,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Freestanding, profitable Fast Food at Signalized Corner in Fullerton

Fullerton, CA

Quick Serve Restaurant on a hard signalized corner at a very busy intersection. Large dining room, full kitchen. Mostly help run, the owner does not spend a lot of time there. Good cook line, back...

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $98,000

Established French Bakery/7 day-cafe

Los Angeles, CA

$944,000 - 2025 Gross Sales $375,000 - 2025 Seller's Discretionary Earnings Represents 40% profit margin Other years available for a qualified buyer after signing a Confidentiality agreement and...

$825,000

$825,000

Cash Flow: $375,000

Strong cashflow Charleys Cheesesteaks and Wings

Van Nuys, CA

Turnkey, Absentee Restaurant in High-Traffic Shopping Center Established National Franchise Brand Own a recognized Charleys Cheesesteaks & Wings franchise without the challenge of building a new...

$650,000

$650,000

*Motivated Seller* Fully Equipped Breakfast/Lunch Restaurant

Alameda County, CA

*Motivated Seller* Fully Equipped Breakfast/Lunch Restaurant | Type I Hood | Ready for Your Concept RRC#5367 Asking Price: $75,000 Location: Alameda County Annual Revenue: $450,000 Annual Cash Flow:...

$99,000

$99,000

Hot chicken restaurant for sale (great location for donut shop)

Pomona, CA

Fried chicken restaurant for sale Currently hot chicken, chicken wings, Korean corn dogs and milk tea A lot of potential in the area CHEAP RENT 1125 sqf and about $3300 rent including cam, water and...

$40,000

$40,000

Drive Thru Quick Serve Restaurant with Beer & Wine

Chino Hills, CA

Established Quick Service Restaurant - Chino Hills, CA Large price reduction! This turnkey quick service restaurant presents an exceptional investment opportunity in the thriving Chino Hills market....

$575,000

$575,000

Landmark Restaurant & Bar-$3M+ Sales, Type 47 License, Coveted Patio!

Los Angeles County, CA

A Rare Acquisition Opportunity in the Santa Clarita Valley- For over two decades, this award-winning full-service American restaurant and bar has been a beloved fixture of the Santa Clarita Valley...

$1,050,000

$1,050,000

Cash Flow: $359,098

Profitable Healthy Casual Restaurant in Prime Brentwood Location

$400,000 - Brentwood, CA

$400,000

Brentwood, CA

Turnkey Cafe & Bakery for Sale – Established, Profitable, and Growing

Sacramento County, CA

This business is a vibrant neighborhood hotspot that combines a bustling breakfast and brunch restaurant with an in-house bakery. Offering a unique dining experience, this turnkey business boasts a...

$449,000

$449,000

Cash Flow: $155,790

Breakfast Lunch Restaurant

Los Altos, CA

Profitable 70-Seat Café in the Heart of Downtown Los Altos Excellent opportunity to acquire an established and currently operating café located right in the center of downtown Los Altos, California....

$225,000

$225,000

Cash Flow: $150,225

Restaurant Turn-Key Heavy Foot-Trafic

Pasadena, CA

fully-equipped restaurant in Old Pasadena! A rare opportunity to acquire a turnkey restaurant featuring a brilliant new concept: Seasonal Seafood and Mediterranean Fusion. Originally established under...

$800,000

$800,000

Cash Flow: $140,000

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

Prime Downtown SF FiDi Opportunity

San Francisco County, CA

Prime Downtown SF FiDi Opportunity RRC#5362 Offered at $99,000 Location: San Francisco County Annual Revenue: Contact for Info Annual Cash Flow: Contact for Info Monthly Rent: $5,750 + $2,612 (nnn)...

$99,000

$99,000

Established Breakfast/Lunch Restaurant with $98,784 Profit

San Luis Obispo County, CA

Established Breakfast/Lunch Restaurant with $98,784 Profit RRC#5357 Asking Price: $245,000 Location: San Luis Obispo County Annual Revenue: $812,000 Annual Cash Flow: Contact for Info Monthly...

$245,000

$245,000

Historic Boyle Heights Burger Rest. – ISO Next Steward of a Local Fave

Boyle Heights, CA

**Rare opportunity to acquire a long-established neighborhood restaurant with an existing name, proven menu, loyal following, and deep roots in the Boyle Heights community.** This is not a new concept...

$99,000

$99,000

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RARE - Thriving Gastropub Featuring Craft Beer & Artisan Cocktail

San Joaquin County, CA

Two premier gastropubs and late-night cocktail destination, offering a sultry, sophisticated atmosphere in the heart of a vibrant, high-traffic downtown entertainment district. Surrounded by popular...

$449,000

$449,000

Cash Flow: $183,642

Established franchise for sale

Glenn County, CA

Established Franchise Restaurant for Sale - Glenn County, CA This well-established American restaurant franchise presents an exceptional opportunity for investors seeking a proven business model with...

$200,000

$200,000

Pure Water Store & Food Service Opportunity for Sale – Milpitas, CA –

$12,000 - Milpitas, CA

$12,000

Milpitas, CA

Priced to Sell!! Independent Burger Restaurant in Fresno County

Fresno County, CA

Independent Burger Restaurant in Fresno County * Asking price is $95,000 including inventory * Monthly gross sales are $50,000 * You can keep the same concept of the Burger restaurant or if you have a...

$95,000

$95,000

Chicken Sandwich Restaurant

Santa Clara County, CA

An exceptional opportunity to acquire a popular, distinctive crispy chicken sandwich brand serving the South Santa Clara County market. The acquisition includes full rights to all proprietary recipes,...

$230,000

$230,000

Turnkey Restaurant for Sale – Prime Burbank Location!

Burbank, CA

Turnkey restaurant opportunity located on one of Burbank’s busiest and most visible commercial corridors. This freestanding building features ample private parking and excellent synergy with major...

$435,000

$435,000

Cash Flow: $210,000

Fully Equipped Restaurant / Bar with Big Beautiful Patio - Oakland

Oakland, CA

Very Busy Fully Equipped Restaurant & Bar For Sale in Oakland, with Big & Great Patio. Annual Estimated Gross in 2025: $902,232. Rent: $7,800/m including NNN, New Lease is negotiable. The Restaurant...

$225,000

$225,000

"Prime Santa Rosa Shopping Center" Established Beverage Franchise Opp

Santa Rosa, CA

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Rare opportunity to acquire a well-established specialty beverage business located within one of Santa Rosa's premier regional shopping destinations. Positioned in a high-traffic...

$250,000

$250,000

Epic Wings, Long Beach!

Long Beach, CA

Incredible Opportunity to Own a Popular and Rapidly Growing Franchise! This thriving wing restaurant, located in the heart of Long Beach, offers an unparalleled opportunity to step into a successful...

$249,000

$249,000

Turnkey Coastal San Diego Restaurant | $1M Revenue | Beer & Wine

San Diego, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, turnkey restaurant for sale in a highly desirable coastal community of San Diego. Generating approximately $1M in annual revenue over the past...

$130,000

$130,000

Cash Flow: $64,277

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 Analyzed182 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.
For more in-depth sales and profitability data see:

Asking Price

Lower QuartileMedianUpper 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.

BoundRevenueSeller’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.

BoundRevenue MultipleEarnings Multiple
Lower Quartile0.291.99
Median0.372.63
Upper Quartile0.553.56

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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