San Francisco Bay Area, CA

Businesses For Sale in San Francisco Bay Area, CA

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Allstate Agency, Elite Status- Great Loss Ratio 47% Retention 90%

Alameda, CA

Beautiful Office Setting - Custom Furniture - Located in well established part of the city. Bi-lingual office manager. This Allstate Agency is a winner for many of the Corporate Awards. It is located...

$1,100,000

$1,100,000

Liquor Store & Restaurant

Alameda County, CA

A Liquor Store combined with a Restaurant $300,000 Net Profit Low rent, excellent lease! This is a rare opportunity to acquire a highly profitable combination business featuring an authentic Indian...

$599,000

$599,000

Established Newark Restaurant with 21 ft. Hood & Type 41 License

Newark, CA

Turnkey Restaurant for Sale – Newark, CA Asking Price: $148,000 Location: Newark, CA Square Footage: 1,800 SF Rent: $6,750/month (all inclusive) Business Description Well-established restaurant...

$148,000

$148,000

Super Long Time Corner Grocery Store-Full Spirits Sales!

San Francisco, CA

Fantastic opportunity to own a long-time family-owned corner store in a fantastic San Francisco neighborhood! 1350 square feet, full spirits liquor license, small produce section, many display shelves...

$239,000

$239,000

"Vallejo" popular full service restaurant w/ cheap rent!

Vallejo, CA

A popular and well established restaurant for the last 40 years, the owners are looking to retire and wish to pass this opportunity along to new ownership. They will train and teach all of the recipes...

$249,000

$249,000

Cash Flow: $80,000

Established Hair salon for sale in Downtown Hayward

Hayward, CA

Established full-service beauty salon strategically located in downtown Hayward presents an exceptional acquisition opportunity for qualified buyers. This professionally operated facility has...

$120,000

$120,000

Established Auto Tire Shop in HIGH Traffic Area in San Jose, CA

San Jose, CA

ESTABLISHED AUTO TIRE SHOP - HIGH TRAFFIC LOCATION This profitable auto tire shop represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established business in San Jose's bustling automotive market....

$290,000

$290,000

Cash Flow: $160,000

European Market & Café – With ABC 21 Liquor License

Alameda County, CA

Located on a busy East Bay thoroughfare, this European market and café offers groceries, pantry items, coffee, pastries, ice cream, milkshakes, and a variety of imported European goods. Sale includes...

$200,000

$200,000

Cash Flow: $8,201

Motorcycle Repair Shop – A Trusted Name Since 2000

San Francisco County, CA

This highly respected motorcycle repair shop has been serving the community for over two decades, earning a strong reputation as a trusted destination for quality repairs. Unlike many shops, the focus...

$500,000

$500,000

Cash Flow: $185,955

Beautifully Built-Out Salon Business for Sale

Pleasanton, CA

**Please note the photo is not the actual salon for sale** Step into the fast-growing beauty industry with this established blow-dry salon concept. Located in a high-visibility area, this Brush & Blow...

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $43,000

9 FedEx Ground Routes - San Francisco, CA - Seller Financing

San Francisco, CA

FedEx Ground Routes for Sale: Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each business, which is comprised of...

$1,025,000

$1,025,000

Cash Flow: $291,724

Latin Restaurant in Prime location

Pleasant Hill, CA

Turnkey Restaurant with loyal customer base and prime location near a shopping Mall, Supermarket, offices and beautiful Down Town- ready for new ownership! Restaurant is a well-established and beloved...

$380,000

$380,000

Cash Flow: $125,000

Fully equipped salon for sale

$25,000 - Walnut Creek, CA

$25,000

Walnut Creek, CA

Fusion Restaurant-Breakfast Lunch Dinner w Patio Seats

Alameda County, CA

A Fusion restaurant is located in a shopping center with good visibility. They serve Breakfast Lunch & Dinner. Seller invested a lot of money to remodel this place including grease trap, all equipment...

$390,000

$390,000

Established Restaurant, $3+ Million Sales, $286,741 Profit

Contra Costa County, CA

Established Restaurant, $3+ Million Sales, $286,741 Profit, SBA Pre-Approved Loan RRC# 5011 Location: Contra Costa County Description: This long established restaurant is known as an institution in...

$795,000

$795,000

Cash Flow: $286,741

Tim Cunha, J.D.

an EvergreenGold Business Broker

Serving Alameda County, CA

We Sell Businesses! The EvergreenGold Business Advisor team is an emerging network of independently-owned business intermediary professionals, providing business brokerage, M&A advice, business growth counseling, and related services. Our brokerage and M&A services successfully connect buyers and sellers of existing independent and franchise businesses. With more than five decades as an entrepreneurial manager, our CEO, managing broker, and senior advisor, Tim Cunha, J.D., has developed, owned, managed, and sold businesses in various fields, including computer hardware and software development and manufacturing, graphic art and engineering instrument manufacture, technical publishing, defense contracting, bio-tech/pharma, wholesale distribution, and retail. Prof. Cunha has a BA from Rutgers and a JD from Georgetown, is licensed to practice law in New Jersey, and is a licensed California real estate broker (BRE # 01919755). Prior to establishing this business brokerage, he taught undergraduate and MBA students on the faculty of the College of Business at Eastern New Mexico University and is currently on the adjunct faculty of a prestigious west coast graduate school. About the EvergreenGold name and logo ~ "Evergreen" denotes the value of a strong sustainable business — sturdy, solid, growing, thriving, and continuously producing profit … “ever green.” "Gold" signifies the intrinsic value of a successful business and the return of investment to the owner over the long term. The globe logo represents the international scope of our sales and marketing exposure, and the rising graph and arrow indicate our commitment to ever-increasing service and value production for our clients.

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Alteration Sewing and Wedding Dress Shop-Rich Area

Alameda County, CA

Busy Sewing Alteration and Wedding Dress store is located in an high end neighborhood. Seller is getting retired. She wants the new owner to take care of all her customers and continue the successful...

$120,000

$120,000

9 FedEx Ground Routes, Fairfield CA

Fairfield, CA

Well-established and highly profitable FedEx P&D (pickup and delivery) routes based out of FAIRFIELD CA. All routes are close or contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route...

$1,224,000

$1,224,000

EBITDA: $340,000

Highly Profitable Complete Construction and Painting Business

San Francisco County, CA

Established San Francisco-based construction and painting company has been in operation since 2003 and has built a strong reputation over its 22 years. The business generated $2,236,000 in revenue in...

$2,600,000

$2,600,000

Cash Flow: $558,890

Restaurant for sale

Union City, CA

Currently operating as a Filipino restaurant, this well-established business is located inside a busy neighborhood shopping center in Union City. Perfectly positioned next to Seafood City, Red Ribbon...

$150,000

$150,000

Feel the Beat in Downtown S.J.’s High-Energy Hotspot / Nightlife Vibes

San Jose, CA

Open Friday & Saturday Only, from approximately 7:00 PM until 1:30 AM A modern, upscale nightclub/lounge that transitions into a high-energy dance space at night, with a full bar, specialty cocktails,...

$1,888,888

$1,888,888

Cash Flow: $740,000

Voice & UC Driven Digital Services Business for MSPs

Contra Costa County, CA

AI Driven Voice & UC Driven Digital Services This firm is an industry leader in unified communications security and optimization, with a special leadership in voice quality monitoring and big data...

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $200,000

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $200,000

Bernal Heights Restaurant/Bar For Sale

San Francisco, CA

Located in the Bernal Heights neighborhood of San Francisco, at 3215 Mission Street (and Valencia Street), the space formerly known as Outer Orbit Pinball Arcade and Bar is for sale. This 3,000 square...

$250,000

$250,000

Plumbing & Rooter Company

$700,000 - Redwood City, CA

$700,000

Redwood City, CA

High-End Los Gatos Hair Salon For Sale

Los Gatos, CA

Beautiful newly renovated high end hair salon in the heart of Los Gatos, CA. Currently has both rental and commission stylists with 5 star ratings on yelp and google. For more business information...

$125,000

$125,000

Preschool Center - Well Established and Profitable

Santa Clara County, CA

Preschool center for sale in Santa Clara County. Profitable, organized and well established preschool center serving the community for three decades. This preschool is centrally located in a great...

$1,195,000

$1,195,000

Preschool Center - Profitable in a Great Neighborhood

Santa Clara County, CA

Profitable, turn-key preschool center for sale in a highly desirable neighborhood in Santa Clara County. This well established preschool center features spacious, clean and well organized classrooms....

$1,100,000

$1,100,000

Price Drop: Full-Service Restaurant & Bar with Fully Equipped Kitchen

Sonoma County, CA

A unique opportunity to acquire a fully built-out restaurant and bar in a vibrant downtown location in Sonoma County. This spacious venue features a two-level dining layout, outdoor patio, and a full...

$225,000

$225,000

Profitable Round Table Pizza! Owner Nets $135,075! Seller Financing!

Contra Costa County, CA

Sales are up 7% this year! Amazing opportunity for an OWNER OPERATOR. Wonderful Location with plenty of Parking. Long Established location for over 40+ years. Located in a Beautiful Town in Contra...

$282,500

$282,500

Cash Flow: $135,075

5 day deli in industrial/commercial park

Alameda County, CA

5-day deli located in a multi-tenant industrial park area in Alameda County. Base rent is $3910.+/- monthly with 5-year lease expiring in 2027 with options. Two ADA bathrooms inside. Seating for 40...

$79,950

$79,950

EBITDA: $18,076

High-End Window Treatment Company $200K+ SDE

Contra Costa County, CA

This is a unique chance to acquire a well-established, customer-focused window covering retail business in a high-income East Bay community. The business specializes in premium blinds, shades,...

$599,000

$599,000

Cash Flow: $294,102

Sustainable Wholesale Trade Pet Product Business With Strong Brand

San Francisco, CA

This is a rare chance to acquire a top-tier business in the pet product industry, acclaimed for its steadfast commitment to pet boutique quality and mass market pricing. The brand has carved out a...

$600,000

$600,000

Cash Flow: $143,926

Award Winning Cafe & Artisinal Bakery in the North Bay

Sonoma County, CA

This successful business profitably functions as a hybrid retail/wholesale enterprise. It is both a high-quality, fast food dining establishment while also serving the commercial bakery market. It is...

$267,000

$267,000

Cash Flow: $124,638

Turnkey established digital printing firm with outstanding reputation.

$1,800,000 - Petaluma, CA

$1,800,000

Petaluma, CA

Much Loved Bead Store in Alameda County

Alameda County, CA

20 years+ long established bead store on prime corner at the gateway to a treasured main street shopping district. This shop presents a perfect opportunity to continue a legacy of quality products and...

$64,900

$64,900

Cash Flow: $30,000

Asian Concept Prime Location Walnut Creek

Walnut Creek, CA

Asian Concept Prime Location Walnut Creek RRC# 5101 Location: Walnut Creek Description: Prime Walnut Creek Restaurant – Freestanding Building with Full Kitchen & Bar Calling all high volume operators...

$300,000

$300,000

Prime Commercial Kitchen with Retail Frontage – Flexible Use

Daly City, CA

Prime Commercial Kitchen with Retail Frontage – Flexible Use RRC# 5100 Location: Daly City Description: This versatile property offers a rare opportunity for operators seeking a fully built-out...

$99,000

$99,000

Absentee run Korean fried chicken restaurant for sale near UC Berkeley

Berkeley, CA

Established Korean fried chicken restaurant presents an exceptional opportunity for an absentee owner investment near the prestigious UC Berkeley campus. This fast-casual dining establishment has...

$220,000

$220,000

OC2103 Premium Wood Restoration Services

Santa Clara County, CA

An established and highly reputable specialty services business is now available for acquisition. With over four decades of profitable operations in the San Francisco Bay Area, the company offers...

$400,000

$400,000

Cash Flow: $130,000

Attractive Seafood- East Coast Style With a Full Bar Type 47 License

San Jose, CA

A fantastic & attractive crab house located in a very nice shopping center in San Jose, California. Known for its East Coast-inspired seafood offerings, the restaurant provides a casual dining...

$298,000

$298,000

High-Revenue Pet Franchise - Rare opportunity

Alameda County, CA

High-revenue Pet Franchise- Price adjusted This established pet retail and services business offers a turnkey, multi-revenue model in Alameda County. With over $2 million in annual sales, the business...

$270,000

$270,000

Tyler Applegate

Transworld Business Advisors

Serving Contra Costa County, CA

When an entrepreneur intends to divest their business, they require the expertise of a business broker who can effectively identify and thoroughly assess prospective buyers. Similarly, buyers depend on brokers to streamline the process of evaluating available businesses and franchises. In this regard, Transworld Business Advisors emerges as the optimal solution for both scenarios. Transworld Business Advisors for the last 40 years specializes in three fundamental areas: business brokerage, franchise consulting, and franchise development.

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13 FedEx Ground Routes, Santa Rosa (Windsor) CA

Windsor, CA

Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground P&D (pickup and delivery) routes, fully overlapped, based out of SANTA ROSA (WINDSOR) CALIFORNIA. Routes are contiguous making load sharing...

$1,100,000

$1,100,000

EBITDA: $349,000

Women's Fitness Business Makes $90k!

San Jose, CA

Are you looking for a business that makes a difference? Do you want to make money and be a significant part in helping women live happier, healthier lives? Then here is a great investment opportunity!...

$180,000

$180,000

Cash Flow: $90,284

Elegant MedSpa in Alamo

$120,000 - Alamo, CA

$120,000

Alamo, CA

Floral Business

San Mateo County, CA

Iconic Floral Retailer with Close to a Century of Excellent Service When it comes to excellence in flowers and plants for personal, corporate, or event purposes, this retail florist stands far above...

$2,200,000

$2,200,000

Absentee run beauty salon for sale in Mountain View

Mountain View, CA

This established hair salon represents a compelling turnkey opportunity in Mountain View's thriving beauty services market. The business operates as an absentee-run enterprise, generating consistent...

$150,000

$150,000

Iphone, iPad Repair for sale

Walnut Creek, CA

iPhone Repair Pro PLZ CALL FOR MORE SPECIFICE DETAILS LIKE LIKE RENT ETC iPhone Repair Pro has been proudly serving the Walnut Creek community for the past five years, earning a strong reputation for...

$325,000

$325,000

Fully Built-Out Indian Restaurant

Santa Rosa, CA

Opportunity to own a fully equipped, move-in-ready Indian restaurant located in a prime Santa Rosa area. The space is already built out for Indian cuisine with a tandoor oven and a complete kitchen...

$120,000

$120,000

Best in boba tea. interior floral decorations, catering to grab and go

San Leandro, CA

About Us Tea O’Clock San Leandro is a charming tea and bubble tea café located at 1384 E 14th St, San Leandro, CA. This cozy spot is perfect for tea lovers looking to explore a wide selection of...

$59,900

$59,900

Cash Flow: $10,000

5 Star Turnkey Auto Repair Business in High End Business Complex

San Jose, CA

Introducing a well established auto repair business located in a very safe, (gated) high-end business complex in North San Jose (95131). We have been in business here for 11+ years (25 years total...

$279,000

$279,000

Beauty Lash Salon Clients and Equipment For Sale

San Carlos, CA

Beauty Lash Salon - Established Client Base & Equipment For Sale This lash salon presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire an established beauty business with strong financial performance and...

$9,000

$9,000

Turnkey Preschool & Daycare | Profitable Operation + 160-Child Lic

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Dixon, CA

Established Child Care Center with Real Estate and Expansion Parcel This is a rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational preschool and child care center located in a growing residential corridor...

$5,456,131

$5,456,131

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Attractive Semi-Open Kitchen Restaurant Type 41 License Huge Patio

San Jose, CA

PRICE DROPPED FOR A QUICK SALE! This Restaurant is located in border of Santa Clara / San Jose area. This area is known for being part of Silicon Valley, a major hub for technology and innovation....

$198,000

$198,000

Senior Transition, Estate Sales & Sales Auctions Company - San Rafael

San Rafael, CA

For Sale is a multi-revenue senior transition, estate sales, and real estate support business. This well-established brand is part of the nation’s largest provider of senior relocation services and...

$399,000

$399,000

Cash Flow: $223,100

Turnkey Coffee Shop Opportunity – Prime Location, Ready to Operate

San Jose, CA

Turnkey Coffee Shop – Prime San Jose Location – Only $99,988 Fantastic opportunity to own a fully built-out coffee shop in a busy San Jose neighborhood! Located on a high-traffic corridor with strong...

$99,988

$99,988

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.

Number of Businesses for Sale

~1,180

Median Asking Price

$420,000

Median Reported Revenue

$700,000

Median Reported Earnings

$160,000

Profit Margin

23%

Earnings Multiple

2.6

Revenue Multiple

0.6

Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.

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:

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:

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.