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American Restaurants For Sale in California

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American BBQ Restautaurant with bar and R/E

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Riverside County, CA

This beloved American restaurantwith Bar 47 License, represents more than just a business opportunity – it's a testament to the American dream realized through smoke, spice, and unwavering dedication...

$3,900,000

EBITDA: $422,821

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$3,900,000

EBITDA: $422,821

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

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CHEAP RENT SEND IN OFFERS Stir It Up Coffeehouse & Cafe

Spring Valley, CA

ESTABLISHED COFFEEHOUSE & CAFE - EXCEPTIONAL SPRING VALLEY OPPORTUNITY Stir It Up CoffeeHouse & Cafe represents an outstanding investment opportunity in Spring Valley, achieving $300,000 in annual...

$95,000

6

$95,000

Must Sell This Month - Make An Offer!

Torrance, CA

Step into a turnkey Mexican restaurant opportunity that delivers immediate cash flow and lifestyle freedom in one of Torrance's most visible locations. This established community favorite generates...

$149,000

Cash Flow: $75,000

$149,000

Cash Flow: $75,000

Popular Mediterranean Fast-Casual Business

Orange County, CA

This is an opportunity to acquire a modern Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant franchise operating in Orange County, one of Southern California’s most desirable and affluent markets. Established in...

$750,000

$750,000

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...

$499,000

Cash Flow: $108,000

$499,000

Cash Flow: $108,000

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...

$1,495,000

$1,495,000

Turnkey Charcuterie Business

Visalia, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire an established, turnkey specialty food and charcuterie franchise operating in Tulare County, California. The business focuses on elevated presentation and...

$119,000

$119,000

High-Volume Turnkey Restaurant in Lake Forest & Irvine

Lake Forest, CA

Intersection of Rockfield Blvd & Lake Forest Dr This is a rare opportunity to acquire a high-performing, turnkey restaurant perfectly positioned on the border of Lake Forest and Irvine. Located at the...

$350,000

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$350,000

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...

$12,000

Cash Flow: $108,000

$12,000

Cash Flow: $108,000

Well Established Italian Restaurant with over 30 years in Business!

Laguna Niguel, CA

Within the vibrant community of Laguna Niguel lies an exceptional restaurant with bar opportunity situated in a community shopping center complemented by reputable anchors and in-line tenants. This...

$350,000

$350,000

Entertainment ,Fine Dining ,Live music, Dancing,47 Full Bar

Orange County, CA

This offering is available to qualified buyers only. Prior to the release of confidential information , interested parties must provide a detailed personal and/or entity financial statement, proof of...

$1,950,000

Cash Flow: $650,000

$1,950,000

Cash Flow: $650,000

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...

$800,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

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$800,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

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...

$199,000

$199,000

High-Margin Franchise Dessert Business for Sale–Strong Cash Flow

Folsom, CA

Devil & Angel is a highly profitable, quick-service franchise dessert concept located in one of the most desirable shopping destinations in the area. Scalable business with strong financial...

$400,000

EBITDA: $175,000

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$400,000

EBITDA: $175,000

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...

$150,000

EBITDA: $80,000

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$150,000

EBITDA: $80,000

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RouteCloud

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

Route Cloud specializes in assisting pool service route owners and pool service business operators with successful transactions across California, Arizona, Nevada, Texas, and Florida. Our focus is exclusively within the pool service industry, allowing us to bring a level of specialization and understanding that general business brokers often cannot provide. The pool service industry is unique. Recurring revenue models, route density, service pricing, equipment service work, and technician logistics all play an important role in determining the value and transferability of a pool route or pool service company. Our team understands these factors because we have operated inside the industry ourselves. Route Cloud leverages modern digital marketing strategies to connect sellers with a highly targeted audience of qualified buyers. Instead of relying solely on traditional listing marketplaces, we utilize digital advertising, industry-specific marketing channels, and a growing network of active buyers looking to expand their existing operations. Our buyer network includes both first-time entrepreneurs entering the pool service industry as well as established operators looking to expand their existing routes through strategic acquisitions. Whether the opportunity involves a small starter route or a large established pool service company, Route Cloud helps facilitate introductions, structure transactions, and guide both buyers and sellers through the process in a professional and efficient manner. By focusing exclusively on pool service routes and pool service businesses, Route Cloud aims to simplify the buying and selling process while helping both sides of the transaction achieve successful outcomes.

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Teriyaki madness

Pleasanton, CA

The Outstanding Operators program highlights brands that are getting creative with their off-premises approach. TMAD made the list by investing early in tech, digital ordering, and customer experience...

$1,100,000

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$1,100,000

Santa Monica Restaurant/ Busy Breakfast Spot Beer & Wine Prime Area

Santa Monica, CA

Currently open for breakfast and lunch only, with strong potential for a new owner to expand into dinner service, delivery, and catering. The restaurant is generating $2,000,000 in 2025 gross sales...

$1,050,000

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$1,050,000

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...

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CA Restaurant Franchise for Sale: Keep brand or go independent! SC2282

California

This Californian Franchise Restaurant Location has been in operation for 2 years and has recently closed and the Seller is looking to sell the Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment for $95,000. Located...

$95,000

$95,000

Wienerschnitzel - CA

San Bernardino County, CA

This Wienerschnitzel location in California is a well-established quick-service restaurant featuring a drive-thru, dining room, patio seating, and Tastee Freez desserts. Franchisor requirements:...

$565,000

$565,000

Cash Flow: $188,495

Popular, Profitable Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant For Sale

Chester, CA

This popular creekside breakfast & lunch restaurant also features an espresso bar; there is a separately owned and operated gift & bookstore sharing some cafe space. Located in the historic Stover...

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$185,000

$185,000

Cash Flow: $75,000

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes - California

Solano County, CA

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes is a fast-casual burger franchise that was founded in 2007 in Plano. The brand was created with a focus on serving fresh, made-to-order food using high-quality...

$399,000

$399,000

Cash Flow: $83,596

Mimosa's of Willow Glen

San Jose, CA

Mimosas of Willow Glen is a well-established breakfast, brunch, and mimosas destination in the heart of Willow Glenwith a loyal neighborhood following. Known as a local go-to spot, the restaurant...

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$699,000

$699,000

well-known Neighborhood Restaurant for sale.

Long Beach, CA

this a rare opportunity to acquire a highly profitable , well established restaurant with a strong reputation, loyal customer base and consistent year over year performance, this business generates...

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$90,000

$90,000

“What Up Dough” – Celebrity-Connected Pizza Concept in Burbank – Turnk

Burbank, CA

What Up Dough is a fully built-out, culture-forward pizza restaurant in the heart of Burbank’s studio district, designed with a strong hip-hop theme and urban-influenced concept that sets it apart...

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$300,000

$300,000

2 Restaurants for Sale for a great price.

Dublin, CA

Two Turnkey Restaurant Locations Available A rare opportunity to acquire two fully operational restaurants — sold together. Both locations boast loyal customer bases, above 4.5-star ratings, and...

$600,000

$600,000

LGBTQ+ Community Bar

Sacramento County, CA

This established cocktail bar comes with a loyal customer base, consistent revenue, and built-in entertainment programming. Owner’s health challenges have resulted in the decision to sell, opening the...

$195,000

$195,000

Prime Santa Monica Restaurant, Steps from the Beach w/ Beer and Wine

Santa Monica, CA

Prime Santa Monica Indian restaurant opportunity located steps from the beach on prestigious Main Street. This established operation generates approximately $800,000 in annual revenue while benefiting...

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$350,000

$350,000

Established Juice Bar Franchise For Sale | Marin County, CA

Marin County, CA

Great chance to own a well-known juice bar franchise in a busy Marin County shopping center, just 30 miles from San Francisco. Located in one of Northern California's most affluent, health-conscious...

$279,000

$279,000

Cash Flow: $78,335

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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$750,000

$750,000

Cash Flow: $188,541

Kripsy Krunchy Chicken

Pittsburg, CA

Established Krispy Krunchy Chicken restaurant in prime Pittsburg, CA location next to ARCO station, strategically positioned off San Marcos Exit on the border of Bay Point and Pittsburg. Successfully...

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$199,000

$199,000

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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$569,000

$569,000

Growing Market, Established Brand, First-Time Buyer Opportunity

Los Angeles County, CA

Incredible opportunity for a first-time buyer to acquire an established Subway® restaurant in a growing and developing market. Positioned to benefit from ongoing area growth and increasing consumer...

$221,000

$221,000

Cash Flow: $95,000

Prime Subway Location with Strong Traffic and Growth Potential

Los Angeles County, CA

Take advantage of this outstanding opportunity to acquire a Subway restaurant positioned along a major commercial corridor with strong daily traffic and excellent visibility. The location offers...

$145,000

$145,000

Cash Flow: $66,000

Popeye's CA - Newer Location w/ Territory Rights

Imperial County, CA

This is an opportunity to acquire a newer Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen location in California. The restaurant features modern buildout and equipment, with the equipment package alone valued at...

$300,000

$300,000

Cash Flow: $70,259

Turnkey Subway Opportunity with Strong Daily Traffic

Los Angeles County, CA

Strategically positioned along one of the area's busiest commercial corridors, this restaurant benefits from exceptional visibility, strong daily traffic counts, and convenient customer access. The...

$180,000

$180,000

Cash Flow: $87,000

Subway® Positioned for Future Growth

Los Angeles County, CA

Exceptional opportunity for an owner-operator to unlock additional value and drive performance. The business is currently operated absentee, creating potential for a more hands-on approach. The...

$221,000

$221,000

Cash Flow: $100,000

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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$550,000

$550,000

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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$225,000

$225,000

Cash Flow: $108,000

Well established coffee shop & cafe in high-traffic medical building

West Covina, CA

Established and profitable café located within a high-traffic medical office complex adjacent to Queen of the Valley Hospital in West Covina. Operating successfully for over six years, the business...

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$220,000

$220,000

Cash Flow: $80,000

Moh Baugheri

California Mergers and Acquisitions

Serving Orange County, CA

Transworld Business Advisors is a world leader in the marketing and sale of businesses, franchises, and commercial real estate. Transworld offers professional services that brings buyers and sellers together whether you represent an acquisition minded corporation or are personally interested in owning your own company. We serve all business owners in Southern CA with offices in San Berbardino County, Orange County, and San Diego County.

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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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$800,000

$800,000

Turnkey Pizza & Café Restaurant Near Huntington Beach Pier – Prime Loc

Huntington Beach, CA

Profitable • Turnkey Operation • Fully Equipped Kitchen • Prime Location • Strong Lunch Business • Growth Potential • Established Brand...

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$99,000

$99,000

Hot! Low Rent! Prime Location Pacific Blvd Huntington Park

Huntington Park, CA

good location easy to run and a lot of walk-in....

$85,000

$85,000

Cash Flow: $12,000

Est. 20-Year Family Entertainment Center Arcade, Restaurant Venue

Hemet, CA

This opportunity is well-suited for an owner-operator, experienced restaurateur, or investor seeking a turnkey business with multiple revenue streams. The existing infrastructure, trained staff, and...

$800,000

$800,000

Restaurant, Bar & Live Entertainment

Palm Springs, CA

Located in the Greater Palm Springs area, this is a rare opportunity to own one of the desert’s most sought-after venue featuring dining, live entertainment, and a perfect nightlife destination spot!...

$2,200,000

$2,200,000

Papa John Pizza Restaurant for Sale

Los Angeles, CA

PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY - LOS ANGELES COUNTY Established Papa John's franchise unit available for acquisition in Los Angeles County, representing a proven investment opportunity within...

$300,000

$300,000

Cash Flow: $140,524

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...

$1,600,000

$1,600,000

Cash Flow: $408,000

Restaurant & Mixed-Use Property-Real Estate-Retail Tenant-Full Liquor

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Riverside County, CA

Long-standing, family-owned restaurant with real estate, known for its authentic, house-made cuisine and warm, traditional atmosphere. Serving the Inland Empire for over 36 years, it offers a menu of...

$1,650,000

$1,650,000

Cash Flow: $49,215

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Restaurant Bar and Club - Just Reduced to $199,000 - Rare Opportunity

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...

$199,000

$199,000

Franchise Restaurant Poke House for SALE

Sacramento, CA

Turnkey franchise poke restaurant located in a prime Sacramento retail corridor surrounded by Target, Starbucks, Jamba, Panda Express, grocery stores, schools, medical offices, and a major hospital....

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$90,000

$90,000

Cash Flow: $53,500

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 Analyzed188 922
Asking Price$392,000-
Reported Revenue$1,000,000 $2,226,735
Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings$136,500 $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 QuartileMedianUpper Quartile
$220,000$392,000$708,750

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$577,587$86,575
Median$1,000,000$136,500
Upper Quartile$1,649,734$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 Quartile0.302.17
Median0.402.73
Upper Quartile0.593.59

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 $392,000, though prices range from under $220,000 to well over $708,750.

How much do American Restaurants owners in California earn?

The median reported revenue of American Restaurants in California is $1,000,000 and owners earn a median of $136,500, 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 0.30 to 0.59, with a median of 0.40. Earning multiples range from 2.17 to 3.59, with the median at 2.73. This means the typical American Restaurant in California may ask for around 0.40 times its annual revenue, and 2.73 times its annual owner earnings.

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