Alameda County, CA
FOR SALE: A complete Turnkey East Bay Area Bakery located in a busy shopping center. Attractive interior with 1182 sq ft of space that includes indoor and outdoor seating, attractive Federal display...
$400,000
Businesses For Sale in San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Local Info
Turnkey East Bay Area Bakery Cafe with Strong Wedding Cake Business
Upscale Established Salon with Loyal Clientele and Employees
Marin County, CA
This is an established, upscale salon located in a highly desirable Bay Area market, known for its strong brand presence, loyal clientele, and premium service offerings. The business is fully...
$1,499,000
Cash Flow: $634,954
Oakland - Vietnamese Restaurant for Sale
Oakland, CA
Well-established Pho restaurant in Oakland area with loyal customers. Fully equipped kitchen and dine-in/takeout setup. Turnkey operation — start earning immediately. - Easy to run - Favorable lease...
$65,000
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Newly Built-out Boutique Wine & Cheese Specialty Store
San Francisco, CA
A neighborhood wine and cheese specialty shop focused solely on everyday customers. Explore a curated selection of Old and New World wines, artisan cheeses cut to order, charcuterie, crackers, and...
$200,000
Cash Flow: $75,000
Auction
Boutique Retail/Office with Rare Parking
Walnut Creek, CA
Online auction: February 23-25, 2026
- Modern build-out with extensive recent TI
- Frontage visible to over 62,500 daily cars
$900,000 starting bid
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Salon & Spa
Sunnyvale, CA
Established and trusted, community-rooted hair & beauty salon with a loyal client base built on consistency, craftsmanship, and care. Their seasoned stylists blend classic technique with modern trends...
$125,000
Cash Flow: $50,000
Turnkey, 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...
$250,000
Profitable Glass Business Ready for Your Vision
San Mateo County, CA
Step into a rare opportunity: a trusted glass business that's been the go-to name since 1976 for residential and commercial window replacements, custom glass, and repairs. What You're Getting: •...
$220,000
Cash Flow: $79,355
Multi-Revenue Stream Business Brokerage - Lucrative Opportunity
Marin County, CA
Take advantage of a unique chance to own an exclusive business brokerage territory in Marin County—an affluent, business-friendly region just north of San Francisco. Known for its concentration of...
$95,000
Established Business Brokerage Territory – Prime Market
Alameda County, CA
An exceptional opportunity to acquire an established and exclusive business brokerage territory in Alameda County—one of the most dynamic and diverse economic regions in California. This territory...
$95,000
FranchiseALL DOGS UNLEASED
Available in California
Own a proven dog‑training and boarding business with powerful brand demand, streamlined operations, and full corporate support—build a high‑growth, recession‑resistant pet‑care franchise in a booming industry.
$250,000
Absentee, SBA-Ready Business with Real Estate,
Contra Costa County, CA
This business is a highly reputable, long-established cabinet-finishing company serving the Greater Bay Area for more than 30 years. It operates from a purpose-built facility that must be purchased...
$1,050,000
Cash Flow: $2,892,462
Highly Profitable Construction Company Well Established- (Bay Area)
Alameda County, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a profitable, third-generation Bay Area construction contractor specializing in tile & stone installation. With over 35 years of reputation, the company has...
$975,000
Cash Flow: $509,000
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Mobile Car Cleaning Service
San Francisco, CA
We deliver professional car cleaning and detailing services right to your doorstep. We specialize in interior and exterior cleaning, waxing, vacuuming, and odor removal — all performed using...
$100,000
Cash Flow: $150,000
Appliance Repair Company
Los Gatos, CA
This offering is for a premium appliance repair business operating across five major California metro areas. Specializing in high-end brands, the company boasts a reputation for precision, speed, and...
$1,180,000
Cash Flow: $393,237
Dominant tuxedo sales and rental store in the market
Santa Clara County, CA
This is a profitable business with strong market share. This business is profitable and stable, currently little to no paid advertising is being used. The right buyer can grow this business by scaling...
$711,000
Cash Flow: $349,181
Robert Wellman
BusinessWise Brokers & Consultants
Serving Napa County, CA
As an independent business brokerage firm, our focus is dedicated to providing you the best outcome possible. Whether you are selling a business, buying a business, leasing commercial property or buying commercial property, we are dedicated to ensuring your experience is a good one. What makes this firm different you may ask? Principal broker, Robert Wellman, has built and sold firms throughout his career. As a former accountant, Chief Financial Officer, and business owner of both service and retail businesses, he can relate on many levels to the experiences you may be facing. Having worked in mergers and acquisitions for a number of years, his proven experience is invaluable. Finally, your success is our success. We work primarily on a referral basis and count on referrals to grow. We greatly appreciate the trust and referrals we have received since starting the firm in 2013.
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Salon & Spa
Santa Clara County, CA
This salon & spa is a premier destination for beauty, relaxation, and rejuvenation. They offer a full range of services, including hair styling, coloring, skincare treatments, massages, facial &...
$100,000
Cash Flow: $90,000
Highly Reputable Residential & Commercial Construction
El Cerrito, CA
Founded 8 years ago, the company has quickly established itself as a premier construction and remodeling firm in the North Bay and South Bay. With a dedicated and experienced crew, they deliver high...
$1,675,000
Cash Flow: $607,421
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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
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Soundproofing Design, Consultation and Installation
San Francisco, CA
This award-winning noise abatement company represents an exceptional acquisition opportunity for design/build firms seeking profitable expansion into the specialized soundproofing market or a current...
$750,000
Cash Flow: $225,000
Established San Francisco Day Spa with 25+ years of Trusted Service
San Francisco, CA
This long-established San Francisco spa specializes in advanced massage therapy and results-driven esthetician services. Known for deep tissue and sports massage, TMJ treatment, and high-quality...
$200,000
Cash Flow: $119,111
FranchiseAesthetic Development Group
Available Nationwide
Aesthetic Development Group is an affordable, turnkey business opportunity, offering body contouring and facial rejuvenation service lines to both new and established practices.
$13,500
A Passive Toy Vending Machine That Makes $54,000/Year in the U.S.?!
Newark, CA
READY-TO-GO SITE WITH LEASE IN PLACE — QUICK LAUNCH GUARANTEED! Here’s everything you need to know about VENDTOYZ: WHAT YOU'RE GETTING $4,500+ monthly cashflow Prime locations with high foot traffic...
$30,000
Cash Flow: $54,000
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Collectible Toy Vending - A Passive Income Machine! $4.5K+ Per Month
Newark, CA
READY-TO-GO SITE WITH LEASE IN PLACE — QUICK LAUNCH GUARANTEED! BUSINESS AT A GLANCE MONTHLY CASH FLOW: $4,500+ - HIGH PROFIT MARGINS - LOCATIONS: Prime spots with high foot traffic - SUPPORT &...
$30,000
Cash Flow: $54,000
Located in a busy shopping plaza.
Alamo, CA
Located at a beautiful corner in Alamo, CA 94507, T&T Magic Nails is a regular nail salon for everyone, as we always try our best to deliver the highest level of customer satisfaction. Our goal at T&T...
$99,000
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A Rare, Turnkey Napa Wellness Float Spa Opportunity
Napa, CA
Become a social entrepreneur. Invest in helping people feel great. An unparalleled opportunity to own a top-performing True REST Float Spa Franchise in the Napa Valley without the time and expense of...
$90,000
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Executive Suite, Virtual Address, and Virtual Receptionist Business
San Francisco County, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational and established flexible workspace franchise in a desirable suburban market. The business offers a comprehensive suite of services, including...
$425,000
Cash Flow: $142,000
Michelin Guide Rated Full Service Restaurant Business For Sale
Alameda, CA
Since 2019 this restaurant has been serving patrons of Alameda and the East Bay with an incredible menu of meats, chicken and fish. The kitchen and restaurant were totally built from the ground up in...
$450,000
Cash Flow: $180,000
Once-in-a-Lifetime Pillar Point Harbor Opportunity-Landmark Seafood
Half Moon Bay, CA
For nearly 50 years, this harbor-front institution has served as a landmark gathering place in Pillar Point Harbor, one of Northern California’s most visited coastal destinations. The business sits at...
$1,895,000
EBITDA: $403,000
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ENT Practice for Sale in California!
San Mateo County, CA
ref#790 Located in the heart of Silicon Valley and surrounded by an affluent community, this well-established ENT practice offers an exceptional opportunity for growth. With $1,072,889 in gross...
$550,000
Cash Flow: $743,529
Pending Turnkey Wash&Fold Laundromat | Coin & Card Payments accepted
San Francisco, CA
::Pending::Rare Modern Turnkey San Francisco Laundromat with Strong Cash Flow. This is as passive an income stream as you can get. PERFECT for a 1st-time laundromat owner. Opportunities like this do...
$750,000
Long-Established Dog Walking Business | Turnkey | Low Overhead
San Rafael, CA
Established in 2003, this owner-operated pet care business has built a deeply loyal, long-term client base in Marin County. The business provides reliable group dog walks and overnight care and has...
$110,000
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FranchiseHand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa
Available in California
Delivering accessible and personalized skincare and massage services, Hand & Stone has over 550 locations in the US with 1300+ available trade areas to grow in. After 20 years of consecutive growth, we have an average unit volume of $1.4 million!
$150,000
100% Occupied Salon Suite For Sale | Semi-Absentee Model
Alameda County, CA
Discover a rare opportunity to own a 100% occupied and highly profitable salon suite business. This turnkey operation offers a simplified, semi-absentee business model with consistent recurring...
$700,000
EBITDA: $138,000
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Established Remodeling Contractor with 20+ Years Experience
San Francisco, CA
This established Bay Area remodeling company has been serving residential and light-commercial clients for over 20 years, earning a strong reputation for quality craftsmanship, reliability, and...
$965,000
Cash Flow: $284,700
Established Sign Business In An Amazing Area For Sale
Alameda County, CA
Sign fabrication, sales and installation. Given the rapid expansion of the East Bay area, I was looking to be involved in a business that would be able to capitalize on the extensive growth. With new...
$274,000
Cash Flow: $20,000
E-2 Visa Friendly | To-Go Restaurant | New Equipment | Fremont
Fremont, CA
Asking Price: $166,000 Location: Fremont, CA Type: To-Go Only Restaurant Visa: E-2 Business Visa Friendly ? Well-established to-go only restaurant located in Fremont, CA. Easy-to-operate business with...
$166,000
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Popular World Famous Turf Club w/Building
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Hayward, CA
THE local gathering place with a long history of fabulous, diverse, inclusive events. The ideal buyer would be one who will carry on the legacy of the historical World Famous Turf Club and take it to...
$3,000,000
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FranchiseDryer Vent Wizard
Available Nationwide
Ranked #1 Dryer Vent Cleaning franchise by 2026 Entrepreneur Franchise 500®. $240K single-unit average gross sales!*
$50,000
$2,000+ Take Home Week 1! Established Pet Service Franchise
Oakland, CA
Instead of starting from scratch, you step into an existing pet waste scooping business that already has paying customers, active routes, and money coming in from day one. There are no startup costs,...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $70,000
Turnkey 5***** Innovative Beauty Product Business
Contra Costa County, CA
TURNKEY INNOVATIVE BEAUTY PRODUCT BUSINESS - Patent-Protected All-In-One Beauty Tool This established home-based business, founded in 2021, offers a unique patented and trademarked beauty product that...
$50,000
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Window Cleaning Business for Sale - Bay Area, CA. Very Profitable!
Sunnyvale, CA
Window Cleaning Business Squeegee Squad has well established commercial contacts. This territory needs a motivated franchise owner to take them over! If you are looking for a recession resistant...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $400,000
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Yellowsack, Unique dumpster bags in SF Bay and LA
Redwood City, CA
Only contact me through the webpage and do not call customer service about the sale. We are a profitable, tech-driven waste removal business operating in a large and growing market. Customers easily...
$1,100,000
Cash Flow: $240,000
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“Established Salon for Sale – Prime Location & Loyal Clientele
Sunnyvale, CA
Turn your passion for beauty into a thriving business with this well-established, fully-equipped salon now available for sale! Located in a prime, high-traffic area, this chic and modern salon boasts...
$110,000
Cash Flow: $50,000
Thomas Chang
BisBroker
Serving Alameda County, CA
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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
Milky Oat: 100% Organic Postpartum Meals—Turnkey Model
Marin County, CA
Milky Oat is a premium, specialized postpartum meal delivery service positioned at the intersection of functional food, clinical nutrition, and luxury wellness. We address the critical, yet...
$548,000
6
Turnkey Home Staging Business – Sonoma County | Systems & Inventory
Petaluma, CA
This is an opportunity to acquire a well-established home staging business with almost 9 years of operating history, substantial owned inventory, and documented systems already in place. The business...
$200,000
Cash Flow: $93,667
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California Staging Co. - Transform Your Space, Maximize Your Value
Oakland, CA
Large Price Adjustment- California Staging Co. is selling all of its furniture. If you are interested in pictures and an inventory sheet please let me know....
$10,000
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Farmers Agency For Sale
Solano County, CA
Are you ready to own a thriving business with consistent revenue and a prime location? This established Farmers Insurance agency is the perfect opportunity for an entrepreneurial-minded individual...
$270,000
3
FranchiseClub Z! Tutoring Services
Available Nationwide
“Educating the World, One Student at a Time”
$30,000
Small structural engineering company for early career engineer
Oakland, CA
Well-Established Structural Engineering Firm - Oakland, CA This profitable structural engineering company serves the greater San Francisco Bay Area with a proven track record since 2017. The business...
$400,000
Cash Flow: $300,000
Operate Beard Papa’s or launch new concept; seller motivated
Concord, CA
Step into ownership of a proven Beard Papa's franchise - the world-famous cream puff brand with over 550 locations worldwide. This Concord location sits right in the heart of Todos Santos Plaza,...
$148,000
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Beachfront Whisky Distillery in San Franisco
Pacifica, CA
For the last 9 years I have operated a fun oceanfront whisky Distillery as a hobby on the weekends. In June 2026 the landlord will not be renewing the lease so I am looking to sell. For only $49K you...
$49,000
Cash Flow: $4,000
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Pour Me Taproom In The Heart Of Downtown Gilroy
Gilroy, CA
Step into ownership of Pour Me Taproom, a profitable, turnkey, community-loved beer bar located in the heart of Gilroy’s growing downtown district. Voted Best of Gilroy three years running (2023,...
$400,000
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Easy to Run Amazon Listing
San Francisco, CA
2022 - $41,290 in Revenue 2023 - $69,940 in Revenue 2024 - $105,239 in Revenue Valuation: Valuation is based on a 2.3x multiple on net profit of year 2024 revenue + inventory value. - Did over $100k...
$58,900
Cash Flow: $22,931
FranchiseApex Leadership Co
Available in California
Raise more funds. Build stronger leaders. Own a mission-driven business that transforms schools and communities.
$150,000
Asset SaleNew Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Dixon, CA
Dixon, CA
The Learning Experience is a recognized leader in the daycare and early education industry with over 430+ centers open and another 250+ under development. This is your opportunity to be part of an...
$150,000
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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.
