San Francisco County, CA
$3,205,000
Businesses For Sale in San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Local Info
Premium, Established Garage Door Retailer and Manufacturer
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
Denny Franchise Opportunity, Bay Area Location
Contra Costa County, CA
$600,000
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
$95,000
Gorgeous & Versatile Event Space w/Fully Equipped Commercial Kitchen
Oakland, CA
$124,000
Turnkey Brewery and Taproom Opportunity in Dublin
Dublin, CA
$150,000
High-Tech Vending (Best Snacks & Drinks) - Huge Margins & Scalable
San Francisco, CA
$170,000
Dry Cleaners for Sale in Albany
Albany, CA
$189,000
FranchiseCloset Factory
Available Nationwide
$200,000
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
$260,000
Design & Build Landscaping Contractor
Alameda County, CA
$295,000
Turnkey Opportunity, Low Overhead, Consistent Income
Vacaville, CA
$29,900
Casual Juice shop for sale in Rohnert Park near Major anchor tenant
Rohnert Park, CA
$85,000
BJ Delhamer
Insite Commercial Real Estate Advisors
Serving Alameda County, CA
Insight Commercial is a commercial real estate brokerage specializing in the bulk sale of operational child care centers and assisted living facilities. We offer a rare blend of business brokerage expertise and commercial real estate transaction acumen, allowing our clients to maximize the combined value of their business and property. Our primary focus is helping owners exit with confidence by delivering qualified buyers, seamless deal structures, and the highest possible price for both the enterprise and the underlying real estate. We understand the complexities of regulated industries, including licensing requirements, subsidy structures, and facility compliance, and we bring that knowledge to every transaction. Whether it's a single-site operation or a multi-location portfolio, we tailor the process to meet the specific needs of each owner while ensuring a smooth transition for staff, families, and residents. Our team has closed dozens of transactions across California and beyond, with an unmatched track record in presenting clean, professional listing packages that attract institutional and entrepreneurial buyers alike.
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***MOTIVATED SELLER***Established Baskin-Robbins for Sale
San Jose, CA
$225,000
Growing AI SaaS Customer Engagement Platform
Alameda County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $10,000
Authentic Thai Restaurant For Sale In Vallejo Near Mare Island
Vallejo, CA
$125,000
9 Y/O US Tech Company Specializing in Advanced Data Security Solutions
Santa Clara, CA
$6,695,000
FranchiseCraters & Freighters
Available in California
$100,000
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
A Chinese restaurant in a busy shopping center
Alamo, CA
$118,000
Chinese restaurant with a good rent
Santa Clara, CA
$160,000
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
FranchisePostNet
Available Nationwide
$60,000
Raise Funds & Spirits In Your Community - Leadership & Fitness
San Francisco, CA
$200,000
B2B Wholesale Automotive Parts Distributor
Concord, CA
$500,000
Turnkey Auto Body Paint Supply Business
San Mateo County, CA
$749,000
Some locations sell food. This one sells Dreams
San Mateo County, CA
$750,000
FranchiseTierra Encantada
Available in California
$200,000
Custom Cabinet Supplier For Sale
San Francisco County, CA
$250,000
Structural Engineering Business
Alameda County, CA
$800,000
Appliance Repair company with accounts!
Contra Costa County, CA
$250,000
High Volume Liquor Store for sale in Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County, CA
$1,500,000
Breakfast and brunch restaurant for sale in South San Jose
San Jose, CA
$200,000
10 Years established beauty salon for sale in Mountain View
Mountain View, CA
$130,000
Newly Remodeled Self Service Restaurant in Prime Location
Alameda County, CA
$79,000
Popular Franchise Self Service Restaurant in Prime Location
Alameda County, CA
$80,000
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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Liquor Store For Sale San Mateo, CA
San Mateo, CA
$160,000
FranchiseStretchMed
Available in California
$50,000
E-Commerce Speciality Business for Sale
San Jose, CA
$600,000
Engineering and Manufacturing Services Machine Shop
San Jose, CA
$495,000
Florist, Party & Event Planning For Sale Serving Bay Area
San Jose, CA
$555,000
Gas Station w/ C-Store & Carwash
Alameda County, CA
$900,000
Turnkey Restaurant & Taphouse Opportunity Bay Area
Alameda County, CA
$599,000
High-Precision Semiconductor Test Socket Manufacturer
Santa Clara County, CA
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $199,127
Gas Station, C- Store, Carwash w/Real Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Mateo County, CA
$13,800,000
Authentic Noodle house with 41 alcohol license in Alameda
Alameda, CA
$180,000
4000 Sf Full Kitchen Restaurant for sale
Alameda, CA
$370,000
FranchiseUSA Ninja Challenge
Available Nationwide
$150,000
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.
