Alameda County, CA
$310,000
Businesses For Sale in San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Local Info
Turn Key Super high Vlium Net $350k Restaurant
8 FedEx Ground Routes - Fairfield, CA - Highly Profitable
Fairfield, CA
$1,175,000
Turnkey Boba Franchise - Priced for Quick Sale
Newark, CA
$250,000
13 FedEx Ground Routes - San Leandro, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
San Leandro, CA
$450,000
13 FedEx Ground Routes - San Leandro, CA - Highly Profitable
San Leandro, CA
$1,400,000
Plato's Closet Teen Apparel Resale Store for Sale! Santa Rosa, CA.
Santa Rosa, CA
$20,000
Great income and best location restaurant
Danville, CA
$99,900
Newly Remodeled & Fully Equipped Hotel Restaurant Sonoma County
Sonoma County, CA
$325,000
The Popular & Profitable Millie’s Crêpe et Crème in Mill Valley
Mill Valley, CA
$155,000
Mounting Business for Sale in the Bay Area
San Francisco, CA
$230,000
FranchisePokemoto
Available Nationwide
$100,000
Ship/Pack/Mailbox Rentals-No. Ca Bay Area
Santa Rosa, CA
$169,000
Established Professional Home Organizing Business
Danville, CA
$350,000
Location Location Location Next To Sushi Sams, Hiro Nori San Mateo !
$399,888
San Mateo, CA
Liquor Store W/ Large Online Presence, Low Rent, Huge Growth Potential
Santa Clara, CA
$749,000
Multi-sport enrichment program in SF and peninsula
San Francisco, CA
$35,000
Fred Mercuro
Pacific Business Advisors
Serving San Francisco County, CA
Pacific Business Advisors is a full service Financial Intermediary and Business Broker. As such we function as a middleman between Sellers and Buyers of Businesses…both Main Street Enterprises and Middle Market Companies. Affiliated businesses of Pacific Business Advisors include: the law firm of Michael T. Chulak & Associates, including Immigration attorneys focused on packaging various visa types with the purchase of a qualifying business, along with both First Nationwide Accounting Services, and Union America Insurance Agency.
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Turnkey Restaurant & Taphouse Opportunity Bay Area
Alameda County, CA
$299,000
Established Profitable Automotive Parts Distribution Business
Alameda County, CA
$975,999
Stunning Upscale Restaurant w/Designer Finishes & Fixtures
Contra Costa County, CA
$145,000
Commercial and Residential Drywall Co.
Sonoma County, CA
$1,950,000
Asian Dumpling restaurant for sale in SF near Stonetown mall
San Francisco, CA
$236,000
FranchiseThe Dog Stop
Available Nationwide
$150,000
Boba tea and Dessert shop for sale in Milpitas shopping center
Milpitas, CA
$198,000
Restaurant is located in a great location with a reasonable rent
Newark, CA
$125,000
Cannabis Retail & Delivery in San Francisco, CA
$850,000
San Francisco, CA
Sushi/Japanese Restaurant in a high-traffice area
Millbrae, CA
$250,000
Unique Home Lighting Sales and Service - $100k SDE
San Francisco, CA
$125,000
6 FedEx Ground Routes - San Francisco, CA - Seller Financing
San Francisco, CA
$850,000
Profitable Upscale Moraga Restaurant For Sale. SBA Pre-Approved
Moraga, CA
$349,000
Preschool Business For Sale Dublin, CA
Dublin, CA
$500,000
Family run Asian restaurant for sale in South San Jose
San Jose, CA
$180,000
Wholesale seafood distribution business for sale in Hayward
Hayward, CA
$475,000
FranchiseSnapology
Available Nationwide
$50,000
"San Jose" Restaurant Business for Sale near Evergreen Village Square!
San Jose, CA
$180,000
Well Established Printing Shop in South Bay
Gilroy, CA
$495,000
Woodworking business assets for sale / 6000 sf shop for lease
$250,000
San Francisco, CA
Profitable Window Covering Business in South Bay
Mountain View, CA
$250,000
Cybersecurity platform in California
San Jose, CA
FranchisePuroClean
Available Nationwide
$100,000
Absentee Operated Auto Electric Repair Shop with Low Rent
Oakland, CA
$380,000
Smoke Shop $180,000 Net Profit
Sonoma County, CA
$260,000
Boba tea and Vietnamese sandwich shop for sale in Downtown Santa Rosa
Santa Rosa, CA
$250,000
Very Profitable Retail Pharmacy in San Francisco, 200 scrpts a day.
San Francisco, CA
$1,525,650
Profitable Modern Donut and Pastry Bakery
Alameda County, CA
$885,000
David Blatteis
Blatteis Realty Co. Inc.
Serving San Francisco County, CA
Independently owned and operated since 1922, Blatteis Realty was one of the first San Francisco real estate companies to specialize in retail and office space for lease. By emphasizing cooperation amongst our own team members as well as the brokerage community, our company's presence and knowledge of San Francisco and the Greater Bay Area has, for almost a century, secured the multigenerational loyalty of Property Owners, Institutional Organizations, Tenants, Principal Developers, and Brokers. Blatteis Realty's reputation for collaboration, knowledge, and extensive service grew alongside San Francisco's rise as a world center and international destination for fashion, retail, and entertainment. Our firm is a full-service brokerage company that covers the complete range of commercial real estate transactions: Retail Real Estate Services, Investment Sales & Acquisitions, Tenant Representation, Landlord Representation, Location Strategy Services, Commercial Real Estate Consulting Services, Property Management, and more. Our team of experts knows the value of maintaining relationships. Our clients know us for our knowledge and integrity. For a complete list of the services offered, please browse our website or contact us directly.
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Dry Cleaner with loyal customer base in upscale community
San Francisco County, CA
$176,000
Sushi and Japanese Restaurant-Owner Absentee-Low Rent-Outdoor Seating
Alameda County, CA
$850,000
New Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Dixon, CA
$150,000
Dixon, CA
Established Beautifully Designed Restaurant in Busy Shopping Center
Marin County, CA
$295,000
Established Thai restaurant for sale in SF Lower Nob Hill
San Francisco, CA
$220,000
FranchiseMcAlister's Deli
Available Nationwide
$425,000
Popular Bait and Tackle Shop in Oakland CA
Oakland, CA
$80,000
HOT & Profitable HVAC Service Business – Bay Area
Contra Costa County, CA
$800,000
20k reviews 4.7 on Amazon PET PRODUCT
San Rafael, CA
$85,000
Remodeled Korean BBQ Restaurant for Sale
Livermore, CA
$1,198,000
Conv. Store with Beer & Wine License - San Jose
San Jose, CA
$199,000
Dog Daycare & Overnight Boarding & Grooming Center--Indoor/Outdoor
San Mateo County, CA
$499,000
10 FedEx Ground Routes - Fairfield, CA - Highly Profitable
Fairfield, CA
$1,375,000
10 FedEx Ground Routes - San Leandro, CA - Seller Financing
San Leandro, CA
$1,000,000
Turnkey Go Karting Business
Sonoma County, CA
$1,500,000
FranchiseScout and Molly's
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.
