San Francisco, CA
$264,900
San Francisco, CA Restaurants For Sale
Market Info
Long Standing Deli in Great San Francisco Neighborhood
Branded Sandwich shop with kitchen for sale in SF Little saigon
San Francisco, CA
$99,000
Seafood Restaurant With Bar-Can Convert
San Francisco, CA
$99,000
Asian Dumpling restaurant for sale in SF near Stonetown mall
San Francisco, CA
$236,000
Established Thai restaurant for sale in SF Lower Nob Hill
San Francisco, CA
$220,000
Super high South Indian restaurant for sale in SF mission neighborhood
San Francisco, CA
$238,000
5-Day Neighborhood Café in SF, Short Hours
San Francisco, CA
$140,000
5-Day Neighborhood Café in SF, Short Hours
San Francisco, CA
$140,000
"SF Richmond" Fully-equipped Restaurant in a Prime Location!
San Francisco, CA
$275,000
Established pizzeria in Hayes Valley neighborhood for sale
San Francisco, CA
$180,000
FranchiseLee's Famous Recipe Chicken
Available Nationwide
$750,000
Established Hong Kong styke restaurant for sale in SF Outer Richmond
San Francisco, CA
$195,000
Family owned sushi restaurant for sale in SF Russian Hill
San Francisco, CA
$120,000
Prime Opportunity: Retail Condominium with Operating Franchise
$1,100,000
San Francisco, CA
"SF Polk" Café Restaurant Business in a PRIME Location!
San Francisco, CA
$100,000
Established Restaurant & Bar on Prime Corner; $2.4+ Million Sales, $18
San Francisco, CA
$495,000
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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Charming Café in Prime San Francisco Location
San Francisco, CA
$275,000
Absentee run Burmese restaurant for sale in SF south of market
San Francisco, CA
$138,000
Estbalished sushi restaurant for sale in SF Castro neighborhood
San Francisco, CA
$175,000
Family Owned Japanese Restaurant for Sale in San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
$150,000
Absentee run asian dessert shop for sale in SF Outer sunset
San Francisco, CA
$138,000
FranchiseLe Macaron
Available in California
$100,000
Mediterranean restaurant for sale in SF Mid Market area
San Francisco, CA
$140,000
Breakfast and brunch restaurant for sale in SF Outer Richmond
San Francisco, CA
$135,000
Nepalese Indian restaurant for sale in south of Fillmore in SF
San Francisco, CA
$128,000
Established Thai restaurant for sale in SF Lower Haight
San Francisco, CA
$175,000
Semi-absentee run Boba tea shop for sale in SF Merced Manor
San Francisco, CA
$138,000
Established Ramen restaurant for sale in SF Near City College
San Francisco, CA
$148,000
High volume Italian and Mediterranean restaurant for sale in SF mall
San Francisco, CA
$150,000
Bar & Lounge in Prime San Francisco Location with Type 48 Liquor
San Francisco, CA
$299,000
Sandwich Restaurant on Valencia St., SF (Semi Absentee Owner)
San Francisco, CA
$350,000
FranchisePapa Murphy's
Available in California
$125,000
"San Francisco" Restaurant Business Opportunity in York St
San Francisco, CA
$95,000
Profitable Family Run Thai Restaurant For Sale
San Francisco, CA
$119,000
Great little sushi shop for sale in San Francisco Inner Richmond
San Francisco, CA
$120,000
Established American restaurant/cafe for sale in in SF Marina
San Francisco, CA
$185,000
FranchiseToastique
Available in California
$200,000
"San Francisco" Restaurant Business along Taraval St!
San Francisco, CA
$175,000
900sf Space w/Type 1 Hood on BUSY Columbus Ave. in North Beach SF
San Francisco, CA
$149,000
Established Neighborhood Taqueria
San Francisco, CA
$139,000
Super Split Level Deli Cafe-Absentee owner
San Francisco, CA
$125,000
Fully Equipped Restaurant on Guerrero St., SF (Mission District)
San Francisco, CA
$150,000
"San Francisco" North Beach Restaurant Opportunity along Broadway!
San Francisco, CA
$325,000
Long-Standing San Francisco Diner in Bustling Neighborhood
San Francisco, CA
$250,000
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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Brand New Restaurant Available for Sale | $140,000
San Francisco, CA
$140,000
Duboce Triangle/Castro Second Generation Restaurant For Sale
San Francisco, CA
$200,000
FranchiseWayback Burgers
Available Nationwide
$250,000
Bakery and Cafe for sale in San Francisco Outer sunset
San Francisco, CA
$150,000
Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant for Sale! W/Hard Liquor License!
San Francisco, CA
$249,000
Asset SaleSan Francisco County 47/48 Liquor License for Sale
San Francisco, CA
$125,000
Asset SaleTurnkey Restaurant / Production Kitchen With Parking
San Francisco, CA
$80,000
Asset SaleRestaurant Full Kitchen ABC License. SF Mission-Bernal.
San Francisco, CA
$246,000
Asset SaleAsian hot pot and snack restaurant for sale in Sf outer richmond
San Francisco, CA
$130,000
Asset SaleLow Rent - Cute Coffee Shop/Cafe in Inner Richmond!
San Francisco, CA
$275,000
Asset SaleAsset Sale: Latin American Restaurant
San Francisco, CA
$425,000
Asset SaleFOR SALE: Restaurant Sale + Leasehold Improvements
San Francisco, CA
$87,000
FranchiseThe Original Rainbow Cone Ice Cream Shop
Available in California
$150,000
Buy or Sell a Restaurant in San Francisco, CA
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.
More for Business Buyers:
More for Business Sellers:
- How to Value & Sell Your Restaurant Business
- Find a Business Broker
- List a Business for Sale
- Get Closed Sale Valuation Data
