San Francisco, CA
This is a turnkey opportunity to own a nail salon in San Francisco! Located at the crossroads of the Mission District and Bernal Heights, with heavy foot traffic and a strong community presence. The...
$100,000
Businesses For Sale in San Francisco, CA
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Inherit a Primely Located Nail Salon in the Mission District (As-is)
Golden Horizon Travel: Unlock a Million-Dollar Business Opportunity
San Francisco, CA
Unlock the Full Potential: Golden Horizon Travel’s Path to a Million-Dollar Business – A Sleeping Giant Ready to Rise - Profitable Bay Area Tour Business for Sale – 21 Years of Success - Golden...
$469,000
Cash Flow: $210,559
3
High-margin AI SaaS for real estate image enhancement
San Francisco, CA
This is a high-margin and profitable proptech SaaS tool. It uses cutting-edge AI to virtually stage or de-stage property photos by adding or removing furniture, delivering visually optimized listings...
$300,000
Cash Flow: $95,321
High demand recession proof business
San Francisco, CA
Low over head , high profit mold and air quality assessment business. Easiest money I ever made . I love this high demand Turn key business.Great income with low overhead. Pays for itself in one year...
$35,000
Cash Flow: $150,000
2
Long Time Breakfast-Lunch Restaurant-Type 1 Hood-Absentee Owner!!
San Francisco, CA
Super absentee owner, well established restaurant opportunity!! Located on an exceptional corner in a high-volume foot traffic area. Long time breakfast and lunch diner style restaurant. 30 plus years...
$199,000
Business for Sale – $450,000 Prime Pacific Heights Location
San Francisco, CA
Prime Pacific Heights Location | Owner Retiring After 31 Successful Years Incredible opportunity to acquire a well-established liquor store in one of San Francisco's most desirable neighborhoods....
$450,000
Cash Flow: $176,000
6
Great Lifestyle Business
San Francisco, CA
Spend your days in beautiful horse country. Be your own boss - work your own schedule. Install, repair, and service Automatic Fly Spray Systems in horse barns. Powerful brand identity currently...
$180,000
Cash Flow: $85,000
Remote Telehealth Business – Absentee-Ready and Built to Scale
San Francisco, CA
Own a Piece of the Healthcare Revolution This is more than just a business—it’s a golden ticket to the future of healthcare. This fully remote Telehealth operation has been meticulously designed to...
$100,000
Asset SaleCannabis Retail & Delivery in San Francisco, CA
San Francisco, CA
50% ownership - $850,000 Mission Organic is seeking investors to partner with us in our cannabis storefront and delivery service in San Francisco. We opened this location 8 months ago, and we are...
$850,000
6
Asset SaleWoodworking business assets for sale / 6000 sf shop for lease
San Francisco, CA
Premier Bay Area custom cabinet shop, specializing in high-end residential cabinetry. Excellent equipment and setup including 4 x 10 cnc with cabinet vision, paint booth with drying room, vertical...
$250,000
9
FranchiseMobility City
Available Nationwide
Mobility City is the nation’s premier repair, rental, sanitizing and retail sales company servicing wheelchairs, mobility scooters, power chairs, lift out chairs, hospital beds and other mobility products.
$100,000
Real EstatePrime Opportunity: Retail Condominium with Operating Franchise
San Francisco, CA
Prime Investment opportunity to own a retail condominium equipped with a successful, operating franchise business! "EARL OF SANDWICH – THE WORLD’S GREATEST HOT SANDWICH" This 618 SF space currently...
$1,100,000
4
Real EstateMajor price reduction. Cost Segregation, Leased ends Jan 1, 2026
San Francisco, CA
Prime Retail Building & Franchise Opportunity – Across from Oracle Park! Location: Directly across from Oracle Park, San Francisco Price: 950,000 Property Type: Retail Building + Earl of Sandwich...
$950,000
Semi-absentee run Asian restaurant for sale in SF inner sunset
San Francisco, CA
This established Asian restaurant represents a premium investment opportunity in San Francisco's Inner Sunset district, operating continuously with demonstrated financial performance and semi-absentee...
$160,000
Bernal Heights Restaurant/Bar For Sale
San Francisco, CA
Located in the Bernal Heights neighborhood of San Francisco, at 3215 Mission Street (and Valencia Street), the space formerly known as Outer Orbit Pinball Arcade and Bar is for sale. This 3,000 square...
$250,000
Trendy San Francisco Café for Sale — Established & Popular!
San Francisco, CA
Available now is a beautifully built-out restaurant specializing in modern Korean street toasts and creative brunch fare. Located in a high-traffic San Francisco neighborhood, this concept attracts a...
6
$219,999
Darrin Davenport
Common Ground Business Brokers
Serving San Francisco County, CA
Common Ground Business Brokers is a California wide business brokerage with offices and brokers through the state including Sacramento, San Francisco Bay Area, Orange County, San Diego and the greater Los Angeles area.
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Profitable Bay Area Remodeling Business with Repeat Clients & Stellar
San Francisco, CA
This is a well-established and profitable remodeling and handyman business operating in the Bay Area, serving both residential and corporate clients — including USPS. Primary services include door...
2
$200,000
Cash Flow: $117,219
Opportunity to own the coolest nail salon in SF
San Francisco, CA
Welcome to your opportunity to own a chic, waterless nail salon in one of the hottest neighborhoods in town! This gorgeously appointed, fully operational space is a magnet for trendsetters and beauty...
6
$200,000
Award-Winning Bay Area Hair Studio: Loyal Clients, High Profit Margins
San Francisco, CA
Reviewing all offers by the 8/31 deadline. This award-winning hair salon is one of the most respected salons in the Bay Area, repeatedly named Best Hair Salon by multiple outlets, and backed by 5-star...
$695,000
Cash Flow: $181,104
Motivated Seller, Corner Prime Location!
San Francisco, CA
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Turnkey restaurant opportunity in one of San Francisco’s most vibrant and safe neighborhoods — the Marina/Cow Hollow district. This prime corner lot offers unbeatable...
5
$150,000
Business Opportunity For Sale
San Francisco, CA
Established Restaurant Opportunity in Prime San Francisco Location This well-established restaurant business presents an excellent opportunity for aspiring restaurateurs or experienced operators...
4
$80,000
FranchiseMister Sparky Electric
Available in California
Power is powerful! Invest in a top-tier, recession-resistant electrical services franchise backed by the Mister Sparky brand!
$150,000
See More FranchisesPart-Time Business | Established San Mateo San Fran Territory
San Francisco, CA
This home-based Treasure Tower Rewards Program operates under a nationally recognized brand, serving a protected territory across Sacramento and surrounding counties. The business offers a proven...
3
$39,980
San Francisco Downtown Dental Office
San Francisco, CA
Great location modern Dental office...
6
$395,000
Cash Flow: $480,000
Afghani & Persian Cuisine - Busy San Francisco Halal Restaurant
San Francisco, CA
Located on vibrant Polk Street, surrounded by busy bars, nightclubs, and other thriving businesses, this well-established Halal Afghani & Persian restaurant offers an incredible opportunity for a...
2
$250,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
Superfood Snack Business $675k TTM (40% GM) Servicing Top Tech Offices
San Francisco, CA
Profitable eCommerce business with $675,000 in TTM revenue and $21,670 in TTM profit selling superfood granola leading the category in food service with its delicious products, innovative nutrition...
$750,000
Established Hair Salon for Sale – Prime San Francisco Location
San Francisco, CA
Turnkey Salon Opportunity in Prime San Francisco Location – Ideal for Owner-Operators or Expanding Salons Step into a fully equipped, beautifully designed salon located at 1299 Church Street, San...
$40,000
Cash Flow: $54,000
Pet Accessory Manufacturing and Wholesaling
San Francisco, CA
This business is a new name in the pet accessories industry, that is poised for growth. Specializing in the design, manufacturing, and wholesale distribution of high-quality dog accessories. With a...
$65,000
Cash Flow: $3,035
Wine bar is San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
Nice wine bar location in a busy area of San Francisco....
$60,000
Unique Opportunity-Creative Financing-Longtime Fantastic Gift Store
San Francisco, CA
Take advantage of this rare opportunity to own your own business!! Longtime gift and novelty store selling unique, one of a kind retail gifts, jewelry, children's items, candles, stationary, kitchen...
$279,000
Cafe i Bayview District of SF
San Francisco, CA
Small Cafe with limited cooking. Has Beer and Wine. Must See!...
$39,500
Thriving Bar & Nightclub Now Available in San Francisco!
San Francisco, CA
Discover a thriving Bar & Nightclub, established for over 11 years and flourishing post-COVID! With diverse revenue streams, this venue generated $1,165,910 in gross revenue for 2024. Valuable...
$695,000
Cash Flow: $226,213
FranchiseAnchor Bar
Available Nationwide
Home of the Original Buffalo Wing and part of food history. Expanding nationally with plenty of territory available for franchisees to grow. Learn more about joining our team now.
$350,000
See More FranchisesTurnkey, Full-Service Restaurant
San Francisco, CA
An exceptional opportunity to acquire a fully turnkey, design-forward New American restaurant in one of San Francisco’s most vibrant and sought-after neighborhoods. This chef-driven concept is known...
$299,000
Lounge and Restaurant w/ a type 1 hood in the Polk Street Corridor
San Francisco, CA
An exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established bar and lounge w/ a full kitchen located in a prime, high-traffic area. This stylish and modern newly renovated venue features a beautifully...
4
$225,000
Cash Flow: $550,000
Turnkey Boba Cafe in Prime Mission District Location with Type 1 Hood
San Francisco, CA
An incredible opportunity to take over a thriving, fully-operational business in the heart of San Francisco’s vibrant Mission District. District Tea is a well-established, high-traffic café known for...
6
$200,000
High Net High Volume NorCal Smog Test Station
San Francisco, CA
The Company is a family-owned vehicle emissions testing service serving its local community for over a decade. This is a high throughput, high volume location as over the past five years, they have...
Cash Flow: $918,710
Asset SaleFood Truck for Sale
San Francisco, CA
Turnkey Food Truck Business for Sale - Ready to Roll. Looking to start your own food business or expand your brand? This fully equipped food truck is your chance to hit the ground running. Designed...
4
$65,000
FranchiseThe Tutoring Center
Available in California
Invest in yourself and in the children of your community. Check out our low start-up costs and flat-rate royalty structure!
$50,000
See More FranchisesAsset SaleTurnkey restaurant space in Mission District
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....
4
$395,000
Asset SaleOcean View Loft Salon in DogPatch Brand New Renovation
San Francisco, CA
Step into a stunning, light-filled loft salon in the heart of San Francisco’s vibrant Dogpatch neighborhood. Designed for both style and functionality, this boutique-style space blends minimalist...
2
$150,000
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 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
Asset SaleMicrobusiness Cultivation, Distribution & Manufacturing Business
San Francisco, CA
Turnkey Cannabis Microbusiness Cultivation, Distribution & Manufacturing Business (San Francisco, California) #1716 Secure a rare opportunity to own a turnkey cannabis microbusiness, complete with...
$80,000
Amy Cole Cole, M&AMI, MBA, CBI, CBB
ABI Business Sales, M&A and Valuations
Serving San Francisco County, CA
Founded in 1984, ABI is one of the oldest and most highly regarded firms in California specializing in the Valuation, Sale, Merger and Acquisition of privately-held companies. ABI professionals work confidentially with each client and their advisors, to develop custom solutions designed to achieve their objectives and maximize business value. Using a time-tested system, our firm has successfully managed hundreds of transactions for small to mid-market companies across a wide-range of industries. Headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, ABI is licensed in the State of California, with nine M&A affiliates throughout the USA. The firm maintains national and global strategic alliances providing broad access to active investors and acquirers.
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Real EstateRestaurant Business for Sale/Takeover - Prime Location
San Francisco, CA
Restaurant Business for Sale/Takeover - Prime Location Opportunity to take over a fully equipped 680 sq ft. space in a high-traffic area. Rent and lease terms are negotiable with the landlord. The...
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9 FedEx Ground Routes - San Francisco, CA - Seller Financing
San Francisco, CA
$1,025,000
Sustainable Wholesale Trade Pet Product Business With Strong Brand
San Francisco, CA
$600,000
Established Nationwide Printing & Packaging Business – 13 Locations
San Francisco, CA
$1,950,000
Absentee run boba tea shop for sale in SF lower haight
San Francisco, CA
$110,000
FranchiseShrunk 3D
Available Nationwide
$70,000
13 FedEx Ground Routes - San Francisco, CA - Seller & Vehicle Finance
San Francisco, CA
$850,000
Mail Box, postal, shipping business fro sale
San Francisco, CA
$66,000
Established Indian restaurant for sale in SF Mission off Valencia
San Francisco, CA
$220,000
Prime Restaurant Location in the Heart of San Francisco’s FiDi
San Francisco, CA
$150,000
Beautiful restaurant
San Francisco, CA
$210,000
FranchiseMobiledumps
Available Nationwide
$60,000
Buy or Sell a Business in San Francisco
San Francisco is home to a wide variety of businesses, ranging from tech startups to small local shops. The city's strong economy and diverse population make it an attractive location for both buyers and sellers.
Market Snapshot
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Number of Businesses for Sale |
~220 |
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Median Asking Price |
$600,000 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$920,000 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$230,000 |
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Profit Margin |
24% |
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Earnings Multiple |
2.7 |
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Revenue Multiple |
0.7 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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If you're considering buying or selling a business in San Francisco, it's helpful to understand the local market, so we have analyzed the current business for sale listings to provide some context on the types of businesses selling, and the average financials and asking price metrics.
How many businesses are for sale in San Francisco?
There are over 200 businesses currently up for sale in the San Francisco area, covering a variety of industries. Keep in mind that some businesses may be listed 'blindly' and could require broader metro area or state-based searches to find.
What types of businesses are most commonly for sale in San Francisco?
The most common types of businesses for sale in San Francisco include:
- Food Service and Restaurants (around 100)
- Retail (around 30)
- Service Businesses (around 20)
- Online and Technology (around 10)
- And others such as Building and Construction, Health Care and Fitness, Beauty and Personal Care, each category with about 10 listings.
What is the average asking price for businesses in San Francisco?
The median asking price for businesses for sale in San Francisco is $600,000. This is just an average, and the actual asking price can vary widely depending on the specific business and its financial health.
What is the average revenue of these businesses?
The median reported revenue for businesses in San Francisco is $920,000, showcasing the thriving nature of these enterprises.
What is the average seller discretionary earnings?
In San Francisco, the median reported earnings of businesses for sale are $230,000. This figure can indicate profitability and is key in assessing a business's financial attractiveness.
What are the average valuation multiples?
The earnings multiple (asking) averages at 2.7, and the revenue multiple (asking) at 0.7. This metric is essential for appraising business value as it relates to earnings and revenue generated.
How can San Francisco business owners sell their own businesses?
Business owners in San Francisco looking to sell can engage an experienced business broker to manage the process, which improves the chances of a successful sale. Brokers are proficient in pricing, marketing, and negotiating sales. However, some owners may opt to list their business for sale independently. If choosing this route, it’s important to consider not only the financial implications but also the significant time investment needed to manage the sale process.
