Alameda County, CA
Includes website & URL. Highly desirable area with very few routes ever on the market. Stable, recurring revenue with established customers already on service schedules, reducing buyer acquisition...
Businesses For Sale in San Francisco Bay Area, CA
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San Ramon Pool Service Route for Sale
$144,000
Cash Flow: $184,000
Mission Foods Route For Sale Santa Rosa CA $179,000
Santa Rosa, CA
Mission Foods Route For Sale Santa Rosa CA $179,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #MissionRoute #MissionFoodsRoute #Mission #Flatbread #TortillaChips...
$179,000
Cash Flow: $123,469
Restaurant business for sale in San Francisco, West Portal area.
San Francisco, CA
INDIAN RESTAURANT BUSINESS SALE - WEST PORTAL, SAN FRANCISCO Turnkey restaurant business opportunity in San Francisco's desirable West Portal neighborhood. This established Indian restaurant,...
$190,000
Profitable Live Scan Fingerprinting Business w/great location
Campbell, CA
This well-established Live Scan fingerprinting business in Campbell, CA offers an exceptional investment opportunity in the stable service sector. Founded in 2009, the company has built a robust...
$450,000
Cash Flow: $190,000
Award-Winning Bay Area Hair Studio: Loyal Clients, High Profit Margins
San Francisco, CA
Reviewing all offers by the 01/15/2026 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...
$695,000
Cash Flow: $181,104
Mission Foods Route For Sale-San Jose CA-$189,000
San Jose, CA
Mission Foods Route For Sale-San Jose CA-$189,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #MissionRoute #MissionFoodsRoute #Mission #Flatbread #TortillaChips #Wraps...
$189,000
Cash Flow: $125,770
Profitable Flooring and Installation Business Ripe for New Owner!
Contra Costa County, CA
Founded in 2011, this Flooring Sales and Installation business has thrived through thick and thin! Best of all, current Gross Revenue has been generated with almost ZERO MARKETING SPEND. With an...
$495,000
Cash Flow: $246,947
Beautiful Turn-Key Skincare Studio- Low Rent- Sausalito
Sausalito, CA
Turn-key skincare studio for sale, fully equipped and operational, located in a quiet, well-maintained professional building in Sausalito, just a few blocks from Richardson Bay. Private 250 sq ft...
2
$18,000
Profitable Utility SaaS Platform
Alameda County, CA
This profitable SaaS platform powers energy insights to residential customers driving home energy solutions in decarbonization. Built over 10+ years and deployed across a largest utility provider,...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $400,000
Bar - SF Type 48 ABC license
San Francisco County, CA
Corner bar located in San Francisco. Needs an owner operator....
$200,000
FranchiseSkyhawks Sports Academy
Available in California
Skyhawks low initial investment and low royalty fees allow our franchisees to see a return on their investment in a timely manner.
$60,000
Express Employment Professionals in San Ramon, CA
San Ramon, CA
Own a High?Performing Staffing Franchise in the Heart of San Ramon, CA Step into ownership of a successful staffing franchise for sale in San Ramon, California, located in one of the Bay Area’s most...
6
$75,000
Turnkey Firearms Training Center – Trusted Brand, High Demand
Burlingame, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a profitable and well-established firearms education and retail business that has been serving the Bay Area for over 25 years. With consistent six-figure annual profits,...
$310,000
Cash Flow: $134,654
Juice Bar, Acai Bowls and Smoothies
$450,000
San Francisco, CA
Furniture story for sale stablished Furniture & Home Goods Bu San Jose
San Jose, CA
Business Overview: Massa Home is a well-established furniture and home goods business specializing in modern and stylish pieces sourced directly from China. Operating since 2023, the business has a...
$200,000
Cash Flow: $50,000
Turn Key Staging Established Home Staging Business for Sale – San Jose
San Jose, CA
An established and profitable home staging company with a strong client base is available for sale. The company specializes in staging residential properties, primarily working with a diverse group of...
$350,000
Cash Flow: $120,000
Helen Liu
Accel Business Advisors
Serving Alameda County, CA
We are a team of seasoned business brokers passionate about helping business owners and investors in business transactions. Our brokers operate less like salespeople and more closely to wedding planners - we will get to know your needs, show you what it will take to get there, and make sure that things are going according to plan the entire way. Our team of brokers has extensive experience and training working with a wide variety of business listings and performing valuations. Your business showcases your hard work and dedication; it deserves the highest level of professionalism that will lead you to a successful closing. All of our team members have had previous experience owning their own business and understand that placing your business for sale can be a stressful time. Our rigorous training equips brokers to deliver strategic guidance for smooth, successful business sales.
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California Art Delivery – Established White-Glove Logistics
Cupertino, CA
*New owner can live anywhere in California*. The business serves Bay Area/Wine Country/Carmel, SoCal/Los Angeles/OC, Palm Springs, San Diego, and everywhere between - the best areas throughout the...
6
$300,000
Cash Flow: $150,000
Snyder’s-Lance Route For Sale Napa CA- $135,000
Napa, CA
Snyder’s-Lance Route For Sale Napa CA- $135,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #Snyder’sLanceRoute #Snyder’sLance #Snyders #Lance #CampbellsSnacks...
$135,000
Cash Flow: $75,113
Upscale Salon for Sale – Great Stylist-Owner Opportunity
Mountain View, CA
Established Hair Salon - Prime Mountain View Location This well-established salon offers an exceptional opportunity for a licensed stylist-owner in Mountain View’s upscale market. In continuous...
6
$45,999
Strength Training Gym - SBA ready
Oakland, CA
This strength-focused gym shows consistent year-over-year revenue growth, with $135K 2025 annualized cash flow and $122K in 2024, reflecting a steady upward trend. Located near Baller Park in West...
$353,000
Cash Flow: $136,524
Brentwood Pool Service Route for Sale
Contra Costa County, CA
Prime opportunity to build an empire with Business name, phone number, website, email, and social review sites included. All routes are very tightly organized to maximize efficiency. The. longest...
$178,100
Cash Flow: $186,000
FranchiseBar-B-Clean
Available in California
Make big profits cleaning grills and barbecues, with this franchise earning 83.55% in Gross Profit Margins!
$100,000
Very Popular-Profitable Wine Bar And Restaurant-Great Location
San Francisco, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a highly regarded wine bar and restaurant with over 30 years of successful operation and a loyal customer base. The business offers a curated wine selection paired with a...
$595,000
Retro Diner offered with Property - San Francisco
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
Multi-Revenue Stream Business Brokerage - Lucrative Opportunity
$95,000
Marin County, CA
Indian Restaurant, Free Standing Building, Can Convert Berkeley, CA
Berkeley, CA
A well-established Indian and Pakistani restaurant is available for sale on a busy street in Berkeley, California, located among commercial and residential properties. This prime location is within...
3
$149,000
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...
6
$3,000,000
Affordable Nail Salon for Sale in Sunnyvale, CA. GREAT OPPORTUNITY
Sunnyvale, CA
Established nail salon for sale in prime Sunnyvale location on busy El Camino Real. This 1,250 square foot salon features 8 pedicure massage chairs and 4 manicure tables, providing excellent capacity...
6
$24,000
Top Bay Area Personal Injury Law Firm for Sale
San Francisco County, CA
An exceptional opportunity for an experienced personal injury attorney, or firm, to acquire one of the top personal injury firms in Northern California. The law firm is a thriving, turnkey long...
$6,062,649
Barre Fitness - Palo Alto
Palo Alto, CA
Revenue streams: Memberships, class packs, and retail sales. Assets: A full list of equipment, mirrors, and fixtures. Training: Your willingness to provide a 2–4 week transition support period....
$295,000
Cash Flow: $60,000
Established nail salon with low rent for sale!
Morgan Hill, CA
Established Nail Salon - Prime Morgan Hill Location This highly-rated nail salon presents an outstanding investment opportunity in Morgan Hill, Santa Clara County. Operating successfully since 2018,...
6
$295,000
Successfull practice-needs to sell-time sensitive
Sonoma County, CA
Comprehensive general dentistry, including implants, implant restorations, Invisalign, and removable dentures. The practice has strong growth potential to expand through advanced procedures, specialty...
$780,000
Cash Flow: $291,000
FranchiseApex Leadership Co
Available in California
Raise more funds. Build stronger leaders. Own a mission-driven business that transforms schools and communities.
$150,000
Restaurant for Sale - Milpitas !!
Milpitas, CA
Looking for an exceptional business opportunity in the food industry? Your search ends here! Presenting a newly remodeled restaurant located in center of Milpitas, surrounded by popular restaurants...
$275,000
High Traffic, Coveted Hair Salon For Sale
San Lorenzo, CA
Easy to run, profitable, stable cashflow, terrific location!...
$60,000
Established Business Brokerage Territory – Prime Market
$95,000
Alameda County, CA
Successful Property Management Company 700K cashflow
Santa Clara County, CA
FOR SALE: High-Profit Property Management Company | $2.2M Located in One of California’s Fastest-Growing Cities | $700K Annual Cash Flow $2.4M+ Operating Income with upside potential This is a rare,...
$2,200,000
Cash Flow: $700,000
17 YEAR Retail Business for Sale
Brentwood, CA
Casual City Pro is a well-established retail clothing store located in Brentwood, CA, serving the community for over 17 years. The store has built a strong, loyal customer base and is known for its...
5
$80,000
Cash Flow: $30,000
FranchiseHouseMaster
Available Nationwide
HouseMaster, a Neighborly company, is the nation's leading home inspection franchise that helps customers take the guesswork out of buying a house.
$25,000
SOLD Established Mobile Dog Grooming business on the San Mateo Coast
Pacifica, CA
Established Mobile Dog Grooming Business - San Mateo Coast This turnkey mobile dog grooming business has served the Pacifica area since 2000, establishing itself as the first mobile groomer in the...
5
$175,000
CNC Manufacturing and Prototype Making
Santa Clara, CA
This business is in a good location, in the heart of Silicon Valley for 30 years. Serves customer needs for prototypes, special orders, and short-run production. Company has outside connections with...
6
$320,000
Cash Flow: $189,000
Turnkey Boba, Food & Hand-Rolled Ice Cream with Type 1 Hood!
San Pablo, CA
Step into ownership with this fully-equipped, turnkey rolling house located in a high-traffic San Pablo commercial plaza, anchored by major brands like McDonald’s and Starbucks. This established and...
6
$100,000
Krispy Krunchy Chicken (Prime Location)
Pittsburg, CA
Established Krispy Krunchy Chicken franchise in prime Pittsburg, CA location, successfully operating since 2020. This well-positioned restaurant specializes in fresh HALAL Cajun fried chicken,...
6
$299,000
Established Foreign Auto Repair Shop - 60 Years of Proven Success!
San Mateo, CA
Highly respected family-owned foreign car repair business operating continuously since 1966 at the same prime, high-visibility location in San Mateo. The shop has built a stellar reputation for...
3
$425,000
Cash Flow: $319,270
Chuck Mondave
Versant Business Advisors
Serving Alameda County, CA
Versant Business Advisors offers a range of services for the business and commercial community including business opportunity brokering, mergers & acquisitions, commercial real estate brokering and financing for all aspects of business continuity. The company is headquartered in the heart of Silicon Valley in San Jose, California but serves clients throughout the great golden state and beyond. Specializing in Technology,SAAS and AI services, Healthcare, Dental and business services.
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A Rare, Turnkey Napa Wellness 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...
6
$90,000
Profitable, Established Smoke and Novelty Shop
Vacaville, CA
We have been in the same location for over 20 years and have a very well established stream of customers that are loyal to the business. WE ARE MORE THAN A SMOKE SHOP. We sell jewelry, clothing,...
$350,000
Cash Flow: $50,000
Absentee, SBA-Ready Business with Real Estate,
$1,150,000
Contra Costa County, CA
Shopify and Amazon Dog Run - RoverRoamer SkyTrack - Inventory Included
Sonoma County, CA
RoverRoamer SkyTrack is an established e-commerce business specializing in high-quality dog run systems, operating successfully since 2018. Just shy of $1 Million in total sales since 2018. This is a...
4
$57,000
Cash Flow: $20,700
Own a Thriving Boba Tea Shop – Great Location, Great Opportunity
Milpitas, CA
Turnkey Boba Milk Tea Shop in Prime High-Traffic Location! An incredible opportunity to own a well-established and fully operational boba milk tea shop with a loyal customer base and strong local...
6
$185,000
FranchiseMcAlister's Deli
Available Nationwide
McAlister’s Deli® offers guests more than hearty sandwiches piled high and sides worth sharing. Through genuine Southern hospitality and friendly conversation, we aim to make every guest feel like our place is their place, too. Become a part of something special with a McAlister’s Deli® of your very own.
$425,000
Take Out Pizza Franchise $50K Down! Established Since 1998! 1 Owner!
Contra Costa County, CA
WOW GREAT PRICE! Owner is nearing Retirement! $526,354.52 in gross sales for 2024! This take and bake franchise has been absentee run and offers an opportunity to make additional money, especially for...
$99,000
Cash Flow: $55,699
7 Cannabis Retail Locations: Storefront, Delivery, On-site Consumption
Napa, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational, highly respected portfolio of seven licensed cannabis dispensaries with delivery in Northern California, one of the most established and...
$30,000,000
Personal Home Care for Older & Disabled Adults – Sonoma County, CA
Sonoma County, CA
Coming January 5, Osborne HomeCare Group is proud to present to Acquisition Entrepreneurs this unique opportunity to enter the high growth/high margin in-home personal care industry. Serving elderly...
$925,000
Cash Flow: $230,000
Relocatable, Owner-Absentee E-Commerce Brand with 200K+ Audience
Alameda County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors San Francisco Cynthia Randall DRE# 01421980 This relocatable ant farm e-commerce business has operated successfully for over five years, leveraging a YouTube following of...
$94,897
Cash Flow: $68,951
Profitable Japanese Restaurant for Sale
Alameda County, CA
Well-established Japanese restaurant located in a high-traffic shopping center in Alameda County. Known for quality sushi rolls and authentic Japanese cuisine, this local favorite has built a loyal...
$245,000
High-Margin Finance Business for Sale — Proven Systems
San Jose, CA
Established tech-enabled finance platform generating $1M in seller's discretionary earnings with proven systems and exceptional growth potential. This Silicon Valley-based business operates in the...
$6,500,000
Cash Flow: $1,000,000
Established Promotional Product Advertising Company
Contra Costa County, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a profitable, turnkey promotional product advertising company with a strong reputation and repeat client base. The business specializes in helping companies...
$1,000,000
Cash Flow: $194,159
Turnkey - Pho 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...
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$55,000
Turn-key Flower Shop. $160k, Cash Only, No Carry. $250k Gross
Palo Alto, CA
Established Flower Business more than 25 years with high-end customers. Custom-made arrangements, room for expansion and growth with creativity. Quick sale. Currently open only 20 hours/week, room to...
3
$160,000
FranchiseAssisted Living Locators
Available in California
Empower Lives with Assisted Living Locators. Thriving Home-Based Referral and Placement Franchise. Discover Lucrative Opportunities for Business Success Today!
$50,000
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.
