Alameda County, CA
$229,000
Businesses For Sale in San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Local Info
Asset SaleOakland Bar for Sale
Asset SaleLow Rent - Cute Coffee Shop/Cafe in Inner Richmond!
San Francisco, CA
$275,000
Asset SaleBoba Drinks and Snacks ( 40K Price, Full Kitchen Hood Available )
Concord, CA
$40,000
Asset Sale20,000 sq.ft. Wholesale Bakery. Fully Equipped. Asset Sale
Burlingame, CA
Not Disclosed
Asset SaleGreater Vallejo, CA -Ice Cream Dessert Shop
Solano County, CA
$120,000
Asset SaleChildren’s Education And Play Center Franchise
Fremont, CA
$200,000
Asset SalePrice Reduced Asset Sale Restaurant– Motivated Seller!
Berkeley, CA
$150,000
Asset SaleBeautiful restaurant in prime location
San Jose, CA
$149,999
Asset SaleBEST Location in Downtown Lafayette! Fully Built Restaurant
Lafayette, CA
$350,000
Asset SaleAsian Grocery Store with Beer Wine Lic (San Francisco)
San Francisco, CA
$99,000
FranchiseCMIT Solutions
Available Nationwide
$100,000
Asset SaleFantastic Lighting And Repair Store-Great Location-Lease And Terms!!
San Bruno, CA
$79,000
Asset SaleSan Mateo County 47/48 Liquor License for Sale
San Mateo, CA
$97,000
Asset SaleAlameda County 47/48 Liquor License for Sale
Oakland, CA
$45,000
Asset SaleLocation, Location, Location, Next to UC Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
$85,000
Asset SaleABC Type 47 Liquor License for Sale - Oakland
Oakland, CA
$45,000
D. Joe Atchison, CBB,CMMBI,MBA,CPA
Sunbelt Business Sales, Mergers & Aquisitions
Serving San Francisco County, CA
Mr. Atchison has financial, sales/marketing and general management skills. Joe's last position in corporate America was as the President/CEO of a manufacturing company in Irvine, CA for 11 years. In that role he focused the company's efforts on new product development (five patents issued), manufacturing efficiencies (gross margins increased from 23% to 52%) quality (achieved ISO9001 and QS9000 certifications), and a strong emphasis on sales, marketing and customer service resulting in double digit sales growth. Prior to that he was the Chief Financial Officer of two publicly traded companies. During his corporate career, Mr. Atchison was successful in selling a number of divisions, subsidiaries and stand alone businesses. These successes motivated Joe to start his Sunbelt Business Brokers office. Mr. Atchison is also President of Atchison Advisory, Inc., which provides operational improvement consulting to under-performing companies in an effort to help them achieve their potential and thus be able to sell sooner and at a better price and more favorable terms. Mr. Atchison is a Certified Business Intermediary (International Business Brokers Association), a Certified Business Broker (California Business Brokers Association), a Certified Middle Market Business Intermediary and is a Certified Public Accountant - inactive (State of California). His education includes a bachelors of science in accounting and a Masters in Business Administration - Finance. Joe serves on the Forms Committee of the California Association of Business Brokers. Mr. Atchison is the Treasurer and a Board member of Project: Steps to Christ, Inc. – a non-profit company based in New York that distributes Christian books to homes in North America..
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Asset SaleSonoma County Cafe - Asset Sale
Sonoma County, CA
$129,000
Asset SaleOrangetheory Fitness Studio & Gym / E2 Approved Business for Canadian
Contra Costa County, CA
$700,000
Asset SaleASSET SALE Priced for Quick Sale - Formerly Togo's and Baskin-Robbins
Redwood City, CA
$100,000
Asset SaleGreat online business with low rent
Contra Costa County, CA
$120,000
FranchiseAlloy Personal Training
Available in California
$150,000
Asset SaleAsset Sale: Latin American Restaurant
San Francisco, CA
$425,000
Asset SaleAsset Sale - Fully Built Out Commercial Food Facility
Alameda County, CA
$150,000
Asset SaleGreat location tea shop
Walnut Creek, CA
$79,990
Asset SalePrime Second Generation Restaurant in Campbell’s Pruneyard Center
Campbell, CA
$224,900
Asset SaleEuropean Designer Fashion Boutique - Highly Profitable
Santa Clara County, CA
$750,000
Asset SaleFOR SALE: Restaurant Sale + Leasehold Improvements
San Francisco, CA
$87,000
Asset SaleThis is an asset sale
Fairfield, CA
$45,000
Asset SaleExceptional Restaurant Opportunity in Downtown Berkeley!
Berkeley, CA
$180,000
Asset SaleLOW RENT - San Jose Restaurant & Boba Shops with Type-1 Hood
San Jose, CA
$198,000
FranchiseHealthier4U Vending
Available Nationwide
$53,000
Asset SaleSuper Deli/Sandwich Shop-Type 1 Hood-Type 41-Indoor/Outdoor Seating
San Francisco, CA
$69,000
Asset SaleType 48 Liquor License + New Lease | High End Renovations
San Francisco, CA
$150,000
Asset SaleEstablished Restaurant for Sale – Type 41 Liquor License
San Jose, CA
$260,000
Asset SaleRestaurant for Sale – Prime Location in Redwood City Business District
Redwood City, CA
$205,000
FranchiseCamp Bow Wow
Available Nationwide
$400,000
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Asset SalePopular Brewpub in Prime Location - Turnkey
Contra Costa County, CA
$150,000
Asset SaleAfghan Restaurant, Asset Sale, Convertible Hayward, California
Hayward, CA
$75,000
Asset SaleRare opportunity to be part of the next major Tech Biz
Contra Costa County, CA
$4,000,000
Asset SaleAmazing Turn Key Brewery w/equipment, kitchen, & growth plans!
Livermore, CA
$330,000
Asset SaleFOR SALE: Type 47 ABC Liquor License - San Francisco County
San Francisco County, CA
$159,000
Asset SaleGreat For Owner Operated Or Investment
Contra Costa County, CA
$60,000
Asset SaleASSET SALE - Formerly Baskin Robbins space in South San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA
$175,000
Asset SaleBoba tea shop for sale in Newark shopping plaza
Newark, CA
$120,000
Juan-Carlos Bustillos
Exit Realty Keystone
Serving Alameda County, CA
I speak Spanish
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Asset SaleRestaurant for Sale in Shopping Center near St. Francis High School
Mountain View, CA
$125,000
FranchiseChocolate Bash
Available in California
$50,000
Asset SaleGilman Brewpub Daly City
Daly City, CA
$99,000
Asset SalePerfect for To-Go Concept - Food Use Space Available
San Francisco, CA
$50,000
Real Estate6 Bed Adult Care Home-Regional Ctr Clients-$900k El Sobrante
El Sobrante, CA
$750,000
Real Estate3 unit commercial building for sale in San Francisco Inner Sunset
San Francisco, CA
$1,550,000
Real EstateChinese Restaurant Downtown Vacaville
Vacaville, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateEquipped Industrial Emeryville Coffee Space or Grab&Go Cafe For Lease!
Emeryville, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstatePrime Multi-unit Building for Sale
Cupertino, CA
$6,950,000
Real EstateVersatile Commercial Space in Prime Location 16,298 SF in High-Traffic
San Jose, CA
$5,600,000
Real Estate8 Commercial kitchen for lease in Fremont near highway 880
Fremont, CA
Not Disclosed
FranchiseHomeVestors
Available Nationwide
$80,000
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.
