Redwood City, CA
$390,000
Businesses For Sale in San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Local Info
Turnkey Auto Repair in a sought-after location.
Turnkey Auto Repair in a sought-after location.
Redwood City, CA
$390,000
Corner Cafe Opportunity with Compliant Infrastructure
San Francisco, CA
$100,000
Absentee run Mediterranean restaurant for sale in Fairfield
Fairfield, CA
$150,000
Profitable Indian restaurant with a reasonable rent
Milpitas, CA
$320,000
Profitable Pizza Franchise
San Jose, CA
$325,000
Premium, Established Garage Door Retailer and Manufacturer
San Francisco County, CA
$3,205,000
Fully-equipped Profitable Auto Repair Shop - Priced to sell
Sunnyvale, CA
$59,000
Profitable and Established Cleaning & Restoration Business for Sale
Santa Clara County, CA
$285,000
"Milpitas" Restaurant for Sale Located in Shopping Center!
Milpitas, CA
$350,000
FranchisePlato's Closet
Available Nationwide
$90,000
Denny Franchise Opportunity, Bay Area Location
Contra Costa County, CA
$600,000
Semi-absentee run Asian restaurant for sale in SF Inner sunset
San Francisco, CA
$225,000
Profitable $1.6M Bakery in a Premier Asian Culinary Hub
Dublin, CA
$195,000
Bring your Bakery Concept to a Thriving Cupertino Bakery Location
Santa Clara County, CA
$185,000
Gorgeous & Versatile Event Space with Fully Equipped Commercial Kitche
Oakland, CA
$139,000
Jack Chung
BTI Group
Serving Alameda 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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Turnkey Brewery and Taproom Opportunity in Dublin
Dublin, CA
$175,000
HVAC Company with Amazing Margins
Livermore, CA
$1,017,900
High-Tech Vending (Best Snacks & Drinks) - Huge Margins & Scalable
San Francisco, CA
$170,000
New Price: $ 1 Mil. + Rev., $200 K + Profits, No. Bay Area, Ca
Sonoma County, CA
$699,000
Franchise1-800 WATER DAMAGE
Available Nationwide
$100,000
"San Mateo Downtown" Restaurant for Sale in a Popular Area!
San Mateo, CA
$325,000
Dry Cleaners for Sale in Albany
Albany, CA
$189,000
Profitable Wine Shop – Steal of deal from retiring long-timers
San Francisco County, CA
$888,000
"San Carlos" Restaurant Opportunity with Type 41 Alcohol License
San Carlos, CA
$290,000
Design & Build Landscaping Contractor
Alameda County, CA
$295,000
Turnkey Opportunity, Low Overhead, Consistent Income
Vacaville, CA
$49,000
"Burlingame Ave" Prime Location Restaurant and Bar!
Burlingame, CA
$450,000
Casual Juice shop for sale in Rohnert Park near Major anchor tenant
Rohnert Park, CA
$85,000
Fully Equipped Gym - Absentee Owner
San Bruno, CA
$30,000
FranchiseDryer Vent Squad
Available Nationwide
$50,000
***MOTIVATED SELLER***Established Baskin-Robbins for Sale
San Jose, CA
$225,000
Growing AI SaaS Customer Engagement Platform
Alameda County, CA
Cash Flow: $10,000
Authentic Thai Restaurant For Sale In Vallejo Near Mare Island
Vallejo, CA
$125,000
Previous 6 bed Care Facility 4 Sale - Antioch
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Antioch, CA
$880,000
FranchiseVillage Inn
Available Nationwide
$400,000
Fitness & Wellness Franchise
Morgan Hill, CA
$90,000
9 Y/O US Tech Company Specializing in Advanced Data Security Solutions
Santa Clara, CA
$6,695,000
Elder Care Home 4 Sale - Walnut Creek
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Walnut Creek, CA
$1,500,000
Elderly Care Home 4 Sale - Alamo
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Alamo, CA
$1,650,000
Elderly Care Home 4 Sale - Pleasanton
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Pleasanton, CA
$1,500,000
Award-Winning Hair Extension Salon – Zero Competition
San Jose, CA
$425,000
A Chinese restaurant in a busy shopping center
Alamo, CA
$118,000
Chinese restaurant with a good rent
Santa Clara, CA
$160,000
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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Absentee run Japanese restaurant for sale in San Leandro
San Leandro, CA
$100,000
FranchiseLawn Pride
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Asian restaurant for sale in Concord plaza with parking
Concord, CA
$200,000
Remodeled Chinese restaurant for sale in Fremont plaza
Fremont, CA
$250,000
Cash cow Asian restaurant for sale in Palo Alto
Palo Alto, CA
$186,000
Award Winning Established Design-Build Firm with Strong Client Base
Contra Costa County, CA
$995,000
Raise Funds & Spirits In Your Community - Leadership & Fitness
San Francisco, CA
$200,000
B2B Wholesale Automotive Parts Distributor
Concord, CA
$500,000
Rare Opportunity for a Boutique in Marin County
Marin County, CA
$250,000
Turnkey Auto Body Paint Supply Business
San Mateo County, CA
$849,000
Some locations sell food. This one sells Dreams
San Mateo County, CA
$750,000
FranchiseAire Serv
Available Nationwide
$50,000
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.
