San Francisco, CA
Asset Sale includes FF&E, Lease (5+ years), Beer/Wine License. The business is fully operating for an easy transition to buyer's restaurant concept....
Businesses For Sale in San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Local Info
Asset SaleTurnkey restaurant space in Mission District
4
$325,000
Asset SaleDistribution, Manufacturing Type 6 & Delivery Business For Sale
San Francisco, CA
Fully Built Out Microbusiness Cannabis Distribution, Manufacturing Type 6 & Delivery Business For Sale (San Francisco, California) #1803 Seize the opportunity to own a fully built-out and licensed...
$225,000
Asset SaleMicrobusiness Manufacturing Type 6, Delivery, and Distribution License
Alameda, CA
Turnkey Cannabis Microbusiness Manufacturing Type 6, Delivery, and Distribution License For Sale (Oakland, California) #1782 This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to acquire aTurnkey...
$79,000
Asset SaleRestaurant and catering service for sale
San Mateo, CA
Established restaurant and catering service asset sale opportunity in San Mateo, California. This turnkey operation was founded in 2020 and is strategically positioned in a high-traffic area with...
$100,000
Asset SalePizzeria/Bar - Excellent Corner Location (Oakland/Temescal)
Oakland, CA
Currently operating as a pizzeria & bar. Type 47 license in place, but not included in the sale....
3
$85,000
Asset SaleTurnkey Retail Annual Licensed Dispensary Business For Sale
San Francisco, CA
Fully Operational Turnkey Retail Annual Licensed Dispensary Business For Sale (San Francisco, California) #1752 Presenting a rare chance to acquire a fully operational and annually licensed retail...
$749,000
Real Estate3 unit commercial building for sale in San Francisco Inner Sunset
San Francisco, CA
A 3-unit commercial building is available for purchase in San Francisco’s Inner Sunset neighborhood, within walking distance of the UCSF Medical Hospital, As part of the University of California...
$1,550,000
Real EstateDaly City Café Space – Ready to Open + One Month Free Rent
Daly City, CA
Move-in ready for just $2,900/month — with your first month’s rent FREE. Operating as a café since 2015, this versatile space offers a clean, adaptable layout ideal for coffee, tea, boba, food...
6
Not Disclosed
Real EstateEstablished preschool business + real estate for sale in San Jose
San Jose, CA
ESTABLISHED PRESCHOOL FACILITY WITH REAL ESTATE OPPORTUNITY - SAN JOSE This turnkey preschool operation presents a unique dual-investment opportunity combining an established childcare business with...
$2,500,000
Real EstateHistoric Pats Restaurant in Downtown Guerneville
Guerneville, CA
The Building: 2209 sq ft of mixed retail space (building sales price: $1,750,000), currently operating as a restaurant (business sales valued: ($750,000) in prime downtown Guerneville on the Main...
6
$1,750,000
FranchiseKiddie Academy
Available Nationwide
Kiddie Academy® Domestic Franchising is based in Maryland and supports 350+ Academies and counting in 39 states and the District of Columbia.
$250,000
See More FranchisesReal EstateTurnkey Auto/Retail–High-Visibility Corner Lot, Ideal 4 Owner-Operator
Concord, CA
TURNKEY AUTO/RETAIL PROPERTY - HIGH-VISIBILITY CORNER LOCATION Prime commercial real estate opportunity in Concord's bustling commercial corridor. This well-maintained 1,347 square foot freestanding...
2
Not Disclosed
Real EstateTurnkey PreSchool and Real Estate, Licensed Capacity 74 Now Available
Alameda, CA
This is the first time this preschool is available. Located in Alameda County, Calif. Originally licensed in 2004, 63 PreSchool, 11 Age 0-2 years, has an excellent ongoing operating statement in...
$3,500,000
Fully Equipped Salon for Sale in Prestigious Business Neighborhood
$50,000
San Francisco, CA
San Jose: Liquor Store for sale
San Jose, CA
$665,000
Window & Door Business For Sale- Very Profitable for over 25 years!
Walnut Creek, CA
$2,000,000
Eric Marchand
MARCHAND REALTY LLC
Serving San Mateo County, CA
Contact me
Foster City CPA Firm for Sale
Foster City, CA
$185,000
Profitable Test Equipment Repair & Sales
Menlo Park, CA
$675,000
Northern California Dry Cleaner w/Wash & Fold!
Contra Costa County, CA
$550,000
A Sushi Restaurant with a reasonable rent. It can convert.
Fremont, CA
$195,000
Established Restaurant in a Desirable Shopping Center, $975,000
Alameda, CA
$195,000
FranchiseGriswold
Available in California
$50,000
Established Restaurant Doing $1,360,000 + Sales in Prime Location
Alameda, CA
$295,000
An East Asian restaurant is located in a great location
Pleasanton, CA
$180,000
Soundproofing Design, Consultation and Installation
$750,000
San Francisco, CA
Prime Noe Valley Restaurant on Bustling 24th Street Retail Corridor
San Francisco, CA
$149,000
Turnkey Bistro & Bar Opportunity – Affluent Peninsula Location
San Mateo County, CA
$495,000
Established NorCal Gas Utility Systems Contractor
Santa Clara County, CA
$6,500,000
Mediterranean Market, Deli, Bakery & Halal Food
San Mateo County, CA
$1,500,000
Mediterranean Market, Deli, Bakery & Halal Food
San Mateo County, CA
$1,500,000
Iconic SF Neighborhood Diner – Nearly 50 Years of Success
San Francisco, CA
$199,000
Virtual Brentwood CA Tax Book of Business for Sale
Contra Costa County, CA
$360,000
FranchiseThe Learning Experience
Available in California
$150,000
Turnkey Hair Salon in Prime Bay Area Location
San Francisco, CA
$65,000
Chinese restaurant in a great location
Morgan Hill, CA
$180,000
Established San Francisco Day Spa with 25+ years of Trusted Service
$200,000
San Francisco, CA
Auto Glass Service Business – Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County, CA
$399,999
Beautifully Rustic Designed Corner Restaurant/Bar W/ type 47 License
Emeryville, CA
$195,000
FranchiseAlloy Personal Training
Available in California
$150,000
Dry Cleaning Business with Proven Profit & Scalability
San Ramon, CA
$200,000
Donut Franchise business for sale in Concord plaza
Concord, CA
$178,000
Established Catering Company – $200K Owner’s Income | Asking $150K
Contra Costa County, CA
$150,000
Great income& Absentee Owner Established Wellness Studio
Walnut Creek, CA
$200,000
9 FedEx Ground Routes, San Francisco CA
South San Francisco, CA
$1,179,000
Rich Krinks
Berkshire Hathaway Drysdale Properties
Serving Alameda County, CA
Contact me
"Downtown San Mateo" Full Service & Banquet Restaurant for SALE!
San Mateo, CA
$250,000
Noraebang - Room Karaoke in Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County, CA
$60,000
Established Electric Bike Store - Turnkey High Growth Opportunity
$275,000
San Jose, CA
Greek/Turkish/Mediterranean Restaurant for Sale
Contra Costa County, CA
$199,000
Long Standing Napa County Fast-Casual Restaurant – $2.3M Revenue
Napa County, CA
$899,000
FranchiseFive Star Bath Solutions
Available in California
$100,000
A breakfast restaurant with a patio, it can convert.
Cupertino, CA
$185,000
12 FedEx Ground Routes - Fairfield, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Fairfield, CA
$1,700,000
Established Brewery/Taproom/Resaturant
Sonoma County, CA
$490,000
Precision Plating Company
Alameda County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $200,000
Long Established Profitable Takeout Pizza! Simple Operations! 50k Down
Concord, CA
$149,000
Shoe Repair Shop
Contra Costa County, CA
$20,000
For Sale: Chinese Seafood Restaurant
San Jose, CA
$333,000
Growing and Well-Established Electrical Contracting Business
San Jose, CA
$12,000,000
Castro Valley CPA Firm for Sale
Castro Valley, CA
$235,000
FranchiseRestoration 1
Available in California
$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.
