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...
American Restaurants For Sale in California
Market Info
Guy Fieri’s Chicken Guy! is a fast-casual restaurant
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Freestanding Drive Thru
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Thousand Palms, CA
PROFITABLE DRIVE-THRU RESTAURANT WITH PRIME REAL ESTATE - THOUSAND PALMS, CA This exceptional investment opportunity features a well-established American restaurant with drive-thru service,...
Cash Flow: $360,000
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...
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...
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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...
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...
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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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
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.
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
Well Established Italian Restaurant with over 30 years in Business!
Laguna Niguel, CA
Price Correction!!! 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...
Night Club ,Entertainment,Live music ,Lounge A STEAL @ $995,000
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...
Cash Flow: $650,000
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...
EBITDA: $80,000
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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...
Joel Higginbotham
Business Team Group
Serving Placer County, CA
Business Team, a unit of BTI Group, is the Largest Business Brokerage Firm in the Western United States specializing in arranging the purchase and sale of privately owned companies. During our third of a century of existence, we have developed both an unmatched depth of experience (an aggregate of several hundred years!) and a vast network of individual, corporate, and investment group buyers.
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Restaurant Brand and IP for Sale
Asset Sale
Ventura County, CA
Created as Quick-Service(QSR) brand built around "Links, Drinks and Fries", World Links serves gourmet sausages and hot dogs with flavors from around the world...Adaptable to any small space real...
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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...
Northern California Pizza Restaurant - Unique Flavors! - SC2287
California
This Northern California-based pizza franchise is a Sub-Chapter S Corporation and has been in operation for the past 2 years and under current ownership since inception. This business has been in...
Cash Flow: $125,000
Jake's Palm Spring | Established Uptown Restaurant Business
Palm Springs, CA
BUSINESS SALE. A cornerstone of hospitality in Palm Springs, Jake's figures prominently in the restaurant landscape of Palm Springs, located in a highly desirable part of Palm Canyon Drive in a...
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Sandwich Franchise for sale in Downtown Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
A remodeled sandwich Franchise located at a busy intersection in Downtown Los Angeles is available for acquisition, as the current absentee owner is retiring. This offers a new owner the potential to...
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Cash Flow: $93,451
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!
Turnkey 7,000 SF Sonoma Restaurant | $2.3M–$3M+ Historical Sales
Sonoma County, CA
Rare opportunity to take over a fully equipped, approximately **7,000 SF freestanding restaurant in Sonoma Wine Country**. According to the owner, prior restaurant operations at this location...
Landmark Restaurant & Bar-Type 47 Liquor License/Patio-$3M+Sales
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...
Cash Flow: $359,098
Established BBQ Restaurant and Catering Business for Sale
Truckee, CA
BBQ Restaurant and full service catering business established 19years. Location in beautiful Truckee Ca. a mountain town known for skiing, hiking, biking, golf, fishing, Donner Lake, 14mi from Lake...
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Cash Flow: $200,000
Charming, turnkey, well established, Tea Room for sale in Lodi
Lodi, CA
Step into ownership of a beautifully established tea room known for its inviting atmosphere, curated tea selection, and loyal customer base. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational,...
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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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Cash Flow: $80,000
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)...
Established Breakfast/Lunch Restaurant with $182,000 Profit
San Luis Obispo County, CA
Established Breakfast/Lunch Restaurant with $182,000 Profit, SBA Pre-Qualified for 90% Loan RRC#5357 Asking Price: $425,000 Location: San Luis Obispo County Annual Revenue: $812,000 Annual Cash Flow:...
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...
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...
Cash Flow: $210,000
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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Cash Flow: $53,500
Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Join Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken: A Legendary Brand with $1.8M AUV, Strong Unit Economics, and Amazing Chicken. Since 1966, We've Delivered Great Food and Franchise Success with Unmatched Support. Now Exclusively Partnering with Multi-Unit Developers for Growth Opportunities!
Prime Livermore Restaurant Opportunity – Fully Equipped, High-Traffic
Livermore, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a fully built-out restaurant and bar in the heart of Downtown Livermore, one of the East Bay’s most vibrant dining and entertainment districts. This turn-key facility...
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Waffle Love Northridge Established Franchise Unique and Strong Brand
Los Angeles, CA
An exceptional opportunity has arisen to acquire a profitable, well-established, and beloved fast-casual franchise nestled in the heart of a vibrant San Fernando Valley community. Successfully...
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Cash Flow: $60,000
Location Location, Restaurant Opportunity
Los Angeles, CA
This established American restaurant presents a strategic investment opportunity in a prime corner location within the Central Los Angeles La Brea corridor. The property benefits from exceptional...
Established Carmel Restaurant - Unlimited Potential
Carmel, CA
Every great restaurant begins with a remarkable space—and this is your chance to create the next iconic dining destination in Carmel. After nearly four decades of serving the community, this highly...
Cash Flow: $220,000
Fremont High Traffic Location
Fremont, CA
Best location in Fremont full set hot pot restaurant equipment full kitchen walk in cooler freezer and hood...
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Toastique
Franchise
Available in California
Join one of the fastest-growing, most simple-to-run healthy fast-casual restaurants!
Cork Tree California Cuisine
Palm Desert, CA
A rare opportunity to acquire one of Palm Desert's premier fine dining restaurants. Cork Tree Restaurant is renowned for its outstanding California cuisine, award-worthy wine list, impeccable service,...
Cash Flow: $306,039
Two Profitable Yogurt Shops
Bakersfield, CA
Imagine walking into not one, but two thriving yogurt shops that could be yours tomorrow. You're looking at an incredible opportunity to own two profitable locations in this health-focused industry...
Cash Flow: $62,835
Papa Murphy's Franchise, Turnkey,Significant Upside Potential
Sacramento, CA
An opportunity to acquire a Papa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake Pizza franchise located in the affluent area of Sacramento, California. This approximately 1,250 sq. ft. store operates as a 100% absentee-owned...
Fantastic opportunity to own a well-established Subway Sandwich Shop
Simi Valley, CA
We are proud to present an exceptional turnkey business opportunity in one of Simi Valley's most desirable communities. This established Subway® franchise combines the strength of a globally...
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Cash Flow: $40,000
Prime Gaslamp Quarter Resturant– Turnkey Restaurant in San Diego's Hot
San Diego, CA
Prime Turnkey Pizzeria in the Epicenter of San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter – Ideal for Any Restaurant Concept! For sale: A fully equipped, operational pizzeria at 732 4th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 – right...
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Cash Flow: $70,000
Eon Lew
District Realty Group
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
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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...
Cash Flow: $64,277
Former Julian Grill - Real Estate Included
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Julian, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a freestanding restaurant property with restaurant improvements and assets located in the heart of Julian, California, one of Southern California’s most popular mountain...
Fully Equipped Ready to Start Restaurant
Granite Bay, CA
Fully Equipped Ready to Start Space - Restaurant Build-Out Already Done - Save $200K+ and Launch Months Sooner A fully built-out fast-food space in Granite Bay is available for a new operator. The...
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Established Breakfast & Lunch – Prime Monterey County Location
Monterey County, CA
Established Breakfast & Lunch – Prime Monterey County Location RRC#5309 Asking Price: $549,000 Location: Monterey County Annual Revenue: $1,051,264 Annual Cash Flow: Contact for Info Monthly Rent:...
Snack Shop with Restaurant Size! Not Operating at Capacity!!
Huntington Park, CA
This Business is a Great Buy! Currently being operated as a Snack Shop but has Space to be a Restaurant. Has all the Kitchen equipment you need! At one point it was being operate as a Pizza...
Cash Flow: $48,000
Church's Texas Chicken
Franchise
Available in California
QSR Multi-Unit Franchise Opportunity
Prime Business Opportunity For Sale
Laguna Niguel, CA
Welcome to Legends Seafood & Steakhouse, where fine dining meets luxury, comfort, and an exceptional dining experience. Now offered for sale, this established and highly regarded restaurant presents a...
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RARE Folsom Restaurant Opportunity – Don’t Miss This One!
Folsom, CA
Turnkey Fast Casual Restaurant | Folsom, CA Folsom is one of the Sacramento region's most affluent markets — and this fully built-out restaurant is your entry point into it without the startup pain....
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Profitable Indian Restaurant for sale
California
Highly regarded full-service Indian restaurant operating in a prime, high-traffic location with strong local and tourist demand. Elegant high-end interior featuring authentic décor, private dining...
Cash Flow: $500,000
Busy Highly Profitable Takeout Pizza Franchise! Seller Financing!
Fresno, CA
AMAZING Location! This is a long established Take Out Pizza Franchise opened in 2007. This store is currently absentee operated. Owner only does paperwork and deposits. This store is ideal for an...
Cash Flow: $96,023
Profitable Subway Restaurant
Huntington Beach, CA
Established, Remodeled, Approved by Franchisor, Low-Rent Profitable Location....
Cash Flow: $120,000
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.
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 | 188 | 922 |
| Asking Price | $365,000 | - |
| Reported Revenue | $1,000,000 | $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.
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Asking Price
| Lower Quartile | Median | Upper Quartile |
|---|---|---|
| $215,000 | $365,000 | $800,000 |
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 | $573,837 | $84,000 |
| Median | $1,000,000 | $138,206 |
| Upper Quartile | $1,556,231 | $229,334 |
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 | 0.30 | 2.07 |
| Median | 0.40 | 2.68 |
| Upper Quartile | 0.58 | 3.57 |
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 $365,000, though prices range from under $215,000 to well over $800,000.
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 $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 0.30 to 0.58, with a median of 0.40. Earning multiples range from 2.07 to 3.57, with the median at 2.68. This means the typical American Restaurant in California may ask for around 0.40 times its annual revenue, and 2.68 times its annual owner earnings.
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