San Francisco, CA
$128,000
Businesses For Sale in San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Local Info
"SF Clement St" Restaurant for Sale at a CHEAP Price!
Profitable Dog Grooming Salon – 30+ Yrs in Business – SBA Prequalified
Contra Costa County, CA
$590,000
Well-Established To-Go Cafe for Sale | $79,000
Alameda County, CA
$79,000
Liquor and convenience grocery market
San Francisco, CA
$1,225,000
Pizza Restaurant
Contra Costa County, CA
$95,000
San Francisco Bay Area Fireplace and Outdoor Living Business
San Francisco County, CA
$739,000
Branded Franchise Poke bowl shop for sale in Fairfield Retail center
Fairfield, CA
$150,000
Indoor Themed children’s fitness, public open play and private parties
San Mateo, CA
$1,200,000
High Volume & Profitable Modern Asian Restaurant
Concord, CA
$575,000
Commercial Lighting Efficiency Contractor in CA
San Francisco County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $710,150
FranchiseMosquito Shield
Available in California
$150,000
Liquor Store
Sonoma County, CA
$650,000
Where Quality Meets Opportunity in the Heart of SF
San Francisco, CA
$220,000
Downtown Walnut Creek Restaurant Buildings for Sale!
Walnut Creek, CA
"SF Sunset District" Restaurant for Sale in a GOOD Location!
San Francisco, CA
$180,000
High-End Medical Spa in San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
$588,000
Moe Bousaid
First Choice Business Brokers
Serving Napa County, CA
Since 1994 First Choice Business Brokers Las Vegas has created successful Business Sale Transactions by: - A consultive approach with both Buyer and Seller from valuation through transfer of ownership, always creating a win-win outcome. - Negotiating between Buyer and Seller by keeping their end goal in mind which is a smooth transition of ownership with terms that are acceptable to both. - Facilitating the sale by being a conduit of information between Buyer and Seller. - Navigating the process between Buyer, Seller, Closing Entity and Lenders. We listen, apply our knowledge, and prioritize your needs. From inquiry to close we are committed to confidentially serving our clients. If you're looking to buy or sell a business, don't settle for anything less than our professional, experienced business intermediaries. Business owners, when it is time to reap the rewards of your years of hard work, plan to enhance your business' value with effective pre-sale planning , market positioning and optimized deal structure. Your approach to selling your business will determine your legacy. Our passionate team of professionals and our comprehensive processes will get the job done.
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Liquor & Conv. Store - San Jose
San Jose, CA
$225,000
Lucrative Bay Area CPA Practice since 1961!
Alameda County, CA
$660,000
Fully Built 2nd Generation Dental Office
Dublin, CA
$20,000
Prime Restaurant & Wine Bar. PRIME LOCATION in Sonoma County
Sonoma County, CA
$1,400,000
Established Wine Bar in Prime, High-Traffic Retail Corridor of SF
San Francisco, CA
$99,000
FranchiseMartinizing Cleaners
Available Nationwide
$60,000
Corner Commercial Building in Key Berkeley Location
Berkeley, CA
$1,595,000
Profitable & Well-Established Italian Restaurant w/Full Bar
Santa Clara County, CA
$750,000
Prime Opportunity: Retail Condominium with Operating Franchise
$1,100,000
San Francisco, CA
Child's Play Place and Party Center
San Mateo, CA
$1,200,000
HVAC Service Business – Bay Area with huge customer base
Contra Costa County, CA
$800,000
Heart of Downtown San Jose Cafe with Type 1 & 2 Hood
San Jose, CA
$350,000
Pizza. Takeout and Delivery only. Established 30+ years. Low rent.
Mountain View, CA
$650,000
5 Star Business for Sale
Newark, CA
$450,000
Absentee Cafe & Event Room with Beer & Wine License
Redwood City, CA
$250,000
Long Standing Deli in Great San Francisco Neighborhood
San Francisco, CA
$299,000
FranchiseCraters & Freighters
Available in California
$100,000
17 FedEx Ground Routes - San Jose, CA - Highly Profitable
San Jose, CA
$2,450,000
Franchise-Ice Cream, Very Profitable -No. Ca
Sonoma County, CA
$299,000
Major price reduction. Cost Segregation, Leased ends Jan 1, 2026
$950,000
San Francisco, CA
Branded Sandwich shop with kitchen for sale in SF Little saigon
San Francisco, CA
$99,000
Dry Cleaner with Agency in the South Bay
Santa Clara County, CA
$179,500
FranchiseSharkeys Cuts for Kids
Available Nationwide
$119,995
Indian Fusion Pizza Restaurant with Bar!!
Santa Rosa, CA
$129,999
Premier Kids’ Fitness & Party Center
San Mateo, CA
$1,200,000
Turnkey Wine/Liquor Shop Opportunity
San Francisco, CA
$120,000
Santa Clara CPA Firm for Sale
Santa Clara, CA
$550,000
Beautiful restaurant near Bay 101 and Matrix8
San Jose, CA
$215,000
Warren Morten
Bear Down Brokerage, Inc.
Serving San Francisco County, CA
A curated team of professionals that can help you make the right decisions in buying or selling your business. We help sellers tighten and improve their business for a higher sale value, and help buyers identify and purchase undervalued businesses.
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Renowned Eatery & Gastropub (Two Locations)
San Mateo County, CA
$988,000
Coin Laundry For Sale in Oakland as Absentee Owner's Run
Oakland, CA
$623,000
Roofing and Roof Repair Company for Sale in San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
$949,000
Seafood Restaurant With Bar-Can Convert
San Francisco, CA
$99,000
FranchiseLapels Dry Cleaning
Available Nationwide
$125,000
Korean Eatery for sale in Livermore near 500 residential housing soon
Livermore, CA
$188,000
Coin/Card Laundry For Sale in Campbell as Absentee Owner's Run
Campbell, CA
$289,900
Major Brand Gas Station (Business Only) in Alameda County.
Alameda County, CA
$1,495,000
Liquor Store for Sale in Alameda County. Current owner is relocating.
Alameda County, CA
$329,000
A profitable restaurant in S. San Jose
San Jose, CA
$350,000
12 FedEx Ground Routes - San Jose, CA - Vehicle Financing
San Jose, CA
$1,075,000
Kitchen & Bath Contractor – 30+ Years, $280K SDE, Strong Growth
Santa Clara County, CA
$525,000
Liquor and grocery store
Alameda County, CA
$700,000
14 FedEx Ground Routes - Fremont, CA - Highly Profitable
Fremont, CA
$1,900,000
FranchiseCanine Dimensions In-home Dog Training
Available in California
$65,000
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.
