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
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

San Francisco, CA
Turnkey Café/Restaurant with Full Kitchen – Strong Lease – Near Major College Location: San Francisco (High Traffic Area near CCSF) Asking Price: $150,000 Gross Revenue (2024): $400,000 Rent:...
$150,000

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...
$150,000

San Francisco, CA
This turnkey restaurant and full bar presents an exceptional opportunity in San Francisco's vibrant Castro District. The establishment comes fully equipped with a valuable Type 47 full liquor license,...
$799,000
San Francisco, CA
1000 Sq ft restaurant is a fantastic neighborhood. Between Mission and Noe Valley districts. Type one hood. one ADA bathroom. Surrounded by retail and residential....
$140,000
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...
$250,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Francisco, CA
Description: This iconic restaurant is offered with Property. Located in San Francisco's Richmond District, this is a beloved neighborhood diner that has been serving classic American fare since 1959....
$1,450,000
Cash Flow: $215,000
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...
$150,000
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...
$200,000
San Francisco, CA
We are Braid Bakery, an LLC specializing in high-quality sweet and savory babkas. We operate out of a commercial kitchen in San Francisco with a lease that can be continued. We have a strong brand...
$30,000
Cash Flow: $10,000
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810 is an upscale bowling, entertainment and dining experience where friends and family gather to be social, friendly competition and great food.
$650,000
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Small Cafe with limited cooking. Has Beer and Wine. Must See!...
$39,500
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
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...
$250,000
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...
$60,000
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....
$325,000
Ian MacLachlan
Business Team
Serving San Francisco 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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Wes Brown
California Business Sales
Serving San Francisco County, CA
California Business Sales represents the next generation of business brokerage — a seamless blend of technology, integrity, and market expertise. With agents positioned across California’s major cities, we leverage advanced valuation tools, secure seller dashboards, and real-time buyer portals to give our clients unmatched visibility and control. We believe great brokerage is built on responsiveness, accuracy, and trust. From detailed business valuations to strategic exit planning and financing solutions, our clients receive intelligent, high-touch service at every stage of the transaction. Founded and led by Wes Brown, a licensed broker and private pilot, California Business Sales operates with the same precision and foresight that define great aviation — clarity, discipline, and steady hands at the controls.
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$79,000
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Food and restaurant businesses are among the most common businesses bought and sold on BizBuySell. Whether you are a buyer or a seller, it is helpful to have some context on the local market. To provide that context, we have analyzed restaurant for sale listings in San Francisco and aggregated financial data to help you compare and evaluate individual restaurant businesses.
Market Snapshot
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Number of Businesses Analyzed |
113 |
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Median Asking Price |
$155,000 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$745,825 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$118,100 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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San Francisco, CA Restaurant Valuation Multiples
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Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
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Lower Quartile |
0.19 |
1.07 |
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Median |
0.27 |
1.43 |
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Upper Quartile |
0.46 |
2.01 |
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Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
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Restaurant Business Valuation Multiples and Financial Benchmarks
FAQs
How much does it cost to buy a restaurant in San Francisco?
The median asking price for restaurants in San Francisco, CA is $155,000. However, prices can range significantly higher or lower depending on location, size, type, and the financial health of the business.
How much do restaurant owners earn?
Median revenue of restaurant businesses listed for sale in San Francisco is $745,825, while the median reported owner’s discretionary earnings is $118,100. Earnings can vary greatly depending on the type of restaurant, location, management efficiency, and market demand.
How are restaurants in San Francisco valued?
Most business owners (and buyers) will start by applying earnings and revenue multiples to the businesses reported financials. This way buyers and sellers can gauge the value of a restaurant business relative to its peers in the market.
Based on our most recent analysis of San Francisco restaurant business listings, revenue multiples range from 0.19 to 0.46, with the median at 0.27. Earnings multiples range from 1.07 to 2.01, with the median at 1.43. This means restaurants in San Francisco are valued, on average, around 0.27 times annual revenue, and 1.43 times annual owner earnings.
On average, businesses sell for about 80-90% of asking price, so valuation multiples based on active listings tend to be higher than closed sale multiples.
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