Sunnyvale, CA
$330,000
Businesses For Sale in San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Local Info
Profitable Noodle Restaurant-Great location
A Profitable Indian Restaurant
Fremont, CA
$350,000
13 FedEx Ground Routes - Hayward, CA - Vehicle Financing
Hayward, CA
$1,250,000
Growing and Well-Established Electrical Contracting Business
San Jose, CA
$12,000,000
Award-Winning Silicon Valley Restaurant & Bar; $2 million Sales
San Mateo County, CA
$350,000
Profitable Mobile Car Care Business for Sale
San Francisco, CA
$399,000
Novato CA CPA Tax Practice for Sale
Marin County, CA
$350,000
Travel Agency specializes in customized Latin American Trips
Santa Clara County, CA
$350,000
Growing Dry Cleaning operation in resilient up-market district
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Francisco County, CA
$361,095
Profitable Mobile Car Care Business for Sale
San Francisco, CA
$399,000
FranchiseWoof Gang Bakery & Grooming
Available in California
$75,000
Proj $1.2M EBITDA Tech-Driven Real Estate Brokerage with $700M+ Deals
Santa Clara County, CA
The UPS Store Franchise in Alameda County CA
Alameda County, CA
$849,000
30 + Year family owned Auto Repair Shop
$225,000
Brentwood, CA
Amazing business opportunity popular cafe at trendy Valencia St
San Francisco, CA
$65,000
Sushi restaurant with a patio and good rent
Milpitas, CA
$245,000
Richard Schammel, CBB
Venture Advisors Business Sales & Acquisitions
Serving Alameda County, CA
Venture Investors Business Sales and Acquisitions works with individuals and corporations, representing privately held businesses of all types, with revenue in the range or $3M - $50M. We represent Sellers, and take a proactive, consultive approach to guide and help our clients through each step of the sales transaction or acquisition process. Our services include: • Pre-sale preparation and consulting, • Business valuation and pricing, • Screening and presentation of qualified candidates, • Preparation of all transactional documentation, and • Management of the due diligence and closing processes
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Turnkey Preschool and Daycare Opportunity in Alameda
Alameda, CA
$250,000
Hot Pot restaurant in a good location
Daly City, CA
$128,000
1 Year Old Restaurant
Belmont, CA
$325,000
Boba Tea and Snack Shop in SF
San Francisco, CA
$150,000
The Popular Restaurant, Bar w/Live Music - ROXX On MAIN - is For Sale!
Martinez, CA
$290,000
FranchisePigtails & Crewcuts
Available in California
$150,000
Beautifully Remodeled, Fully Equipped, Downtown Petaluma Location
Petaluma, CA
$175,000
High-Visibility Corner Restaurant Space in the Heart of Central Marin
Marin County, CA
$249,000
Real Estate Ad Agency | $440K | Trending $300K+ Cash Flow | SBA
$440,000
Palo Alto, CA
Assisted Stretching
Napa, CA
$10,000
Flourishing restaurant in Berkeley mkt
Alameda County, CA
$475,000
5 FedEx Ground Routes - Santa Rosa, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Windsor, CA
$525,000
Turn Key restaurant for Sale
Sunnyvale, CA
$330,000
Established Flooring Retailer
Alameda County, CA
$100,000
Absentee-Run Dry Cleaner for Sale in Union City, CA!
Union City, CA
$349,000
Established Flooring Retailer
Santa Clara County, CA
$250,000
FranchiseMr. Rooter
Available Nationwide
$100,000
Established Flooring Retailer
Santa Clara County, CA
$500,000
Longtime Family Owned Wig Business-Inventory Included!
Daly City, CA
$35,000
Collectible Toy Vending - A Passive Income Machine! $4.5K+ Per Month
$30,000
Santa Clara, CA
Local favorite known for authentic classic food and its beer
San Mateo County, CA
$395,000
Motivated Seller! Mexican Restaurant – Great Reviews & Untapped Potent
Gilroy, CA
$180,000
FranchiseHealthier4U Vending
Available Nationwide
$53,000
Unique Dual Locations Business Opportunity
San Jose, CA
$1,000,000
Unique Dual Locations Business Opportunity
San Francisco, CA
$1,000,000
Pizza & Sports Bar, can be converted type 41 license SELLER MAY CARRY
Pleasanton, CA
$228,888
Established Boba & Snack Shop in San Jose– Full Kitchen
San Jose, CA
$148,000
Turn Key Shabu Restaurant – Prime SSF Location – High Volume
South San Francisco, CA
$350,000
Carol Bennett
Business Team - San Carlos, CA
Serving San Mateo 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. In addition, our affiliation with the International Business Brokers Association allows us to reach buyers represented by other intermediary firms throughout the world.
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Exclusive Clause Sichuan Fusion in Richmond Plaza
Richmond, CA
$360,000
Established Window & Gutter Cleaning Business – High Recurring Revenue
Santa Clara County, CA
$248,000
Highly profitable laundromat portfolio
$2,400,000
San Jose, CA
CPG-Bread, Snack & Food Manufacturer-Positioned for Growth-
Marin County, CA
Cash Flow: $500,000
Attractive Restaurant/Bar in the Heart of SF W/Separated full type 47
San Francisco, CA
$488,000
FranchiseTruBlue
Available in California
$50,000
Established Nail & Skin Care Business - Franchise Support
Fremont, CA
$100,000
16 FedEx Ground Routes - Santa Rosa (Windsor), CA - Seller Financing
Santa Rosa, CA
$1,900,000
12 FedEx Ground Routes - San Jose, CA - Highly Profitable
San Jose, CA
$1,425,000
Auto Glass Shop
Santa Clara County, CA
$650,000
Auto Glass Shop
Santa Clara County, CA
$650,000
Automotive Repair Shop
Fremont, CA
$175,000
Great Beer, BBQ, and Pizza Place With Amazing Location
Pacifica, CA
$65,000
Popular Bubble Tea Shop in Prime Piedmont Ave Location
Oakland, CA
$150,000
Sushi & Japanese Restaurant-Outside Seating
Alameda County, CA
$220,000
FranchiseComplete Pest Solutions
Available Nationwide
$100,000
Buy or Sell a Business in the San Francisco Bay Area
The San Francisco Bay Area is known for its vibrant business community and entrepreneurial spirit. As a result, there are always businesses for sale in the area for interested buyers. If you're considering buying (or selling) a business in the San Francisco Bay Area, it helps to become acquainted with the local business for sale market.
Market Snapshot
We have aggregated and analyzed data from business for sale listings throughout the bay in order to provide some context around the number and types of businesses that are selling, and the financials associated with these listings.
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Number of Businesses for Sale |
~1,180 |
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Median Asking Price |
$420,000 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$700,000 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$160,000 |
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Profit Margin |
23% |
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Earnings Multiple |
2.6 |
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Revenue Multiple |
0.6 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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How many businesses are currently for sale in the San Francisco Bay Area?
There are over 1,100 businesses listed for sale in the Bay Area. It's worth noting that some of these listings may be 'blindly' listed and might require broader state-based searches to uncover.
What types of businesses are most commonly for sale in the Bay Area?
The market is quite diverse; the majority of available businesses fall into the following categories:
- Food and Restaurants: ~470
- Retail: ~140
- Service Businesses: ~130
- Automotive and Boat: ~60
- Building and Construction: ~50
- Health Care and Fitness: ~50
- Beauty and Personal Care: ~40
- Manufacturing: ~40
- Online and Technology: ~30
In which counties are most of these businesses for sale located?
The majority of the businesses are distributed among the following counties:
- Alameda: ~280
- Santa Clara: ~240
- San Francisco: ~220
- Contra Costa: ~140
- San Mateo: ~80
- Sonoma: ~80
Which cities in the Bay Area have the most businesses for sale?
The most active cities with businesses on the market are:
- San Francisco: ~220
- San Jose: ~120
- Oakland: ~80
- Santa Rosa: ~40
- Concord: ~40
- Fremont, Berkeley, Alameda, Santa Clara, Hayward, Pleasanton: ~20-30 each
What is the median asking price for these businesses?
A: The median asking price for businesses in the SF Bay Area is currently around $420,000.
Can you provide information about the average financial metrics for these businesses?
Based on the listings, the median reported revenue is approximately $700,000, with median reported earnings around $160,000, yielding an average profit margin of 23%. The median earnings multiple for asking price is 2.6, and the revenue multiple is 0.6.
How do business owners typically proceed with selling their businesses in the Bay Area?
Most business owners opt to work with a business broker to facilitate the sale process. However, some business owners choose to list and manage the sale independently, navigating the process on their own.
