San Francisco County, CA
ESTABLISHED CAT (PET) SITTING SERVICE - SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA This well-established pet care enterprise specializes in professional in-home cat sitting services throughout the San Francisco Bay Area....
Businesses For Sale in San Francisco Bay Area, CA
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Cat/Pet Sitting Service Bay Area Professional In-Home Cat/Pet Care
$249,900
Cash Flow: $120,000
Absentee run branded boba tea shop for sale in San Jose Berryessa
San Jose, CA
This established branded boba tea shop presents an exceptional absentee ownership opportunity in San Jose's Berryessa area. The business operates as a turnkey investment with proven revenue streams...
$190,000
Absentee run Asian cafe for sale in Antioch near Costco
Antioch, CA
Imagine yourself running this thriving Asian cafe in one of Antioch's most desirable retail locations. You'll love the prime spot near major anchors like Costco, Home Depot, and Trader Joe's - foot...
$150,000
Retiring Agent
San Jose, CA
Turnkey, agency for sale with 90% agency retention. Well balanced book with good auto to home ratios and some commercial accounts. Ready for growth it needs someone ready to invest in marketing and...
$120,000
Cash Flow: $60,000
Music School. Semi-Absentee. Enormous Growth Opportunity
Alameda County, CA
Transform Your Passion for Music into a Profitable Business! Are you passionate about music and possess strong sales and operational skills? Are you seeking a semi-absentee business model with...
$519,000
Cash Flow: $145,000
Successful turn-key retail nursery with land in Oakland Hills
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Oakland, CA
After many successful years, we are offering Yarrow Nursery for sale as we prepare to relocate overseas. We have had a wonderful journey thanks to the supportive Montclair neighborhood and our sweet...
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$2,349,000
Cash Flow: $175,000
Turn-Key Insurance Agency in Pleasanton, California
Pleasanton, CA
Your time is now!!! Get involved with running a Farmers Insurance Agency. You can enter into an industry that is recession-proof and has unlimited financial growth with residual income. Owning a...
$250,000
5 Juice Bars + Commercial Kitchen
Benicia, CA
A rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, multi-location 100% organic cold-pressed juice company with strong brand reputation and a fully built production infrastructure. This business...
$395,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
Turnkey LEGO® Robotics & Financial Literacy Education Business
Palo Alto, CA
MS Real Estate Inc. is pleased to present a well-established, highly profitable seasonal education business specializing in LEGO® Robotics and NFEC-endorsed Financial Literacy programs for children...
$279,000
California Crown Jewel: $50M+ Vertically Integrated Cannabis Leader
San Francisco, CA
The Crown Jewel of California: $50M+ Vertically Integrated Cannabis Enterprise Strategic Acquisition Opportunity | 7 Retail Assets | Top 10 Ranked Brand House | High-Margin Verticality #1934 Green...
$420,420
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
Premium Tennis & Pickleball Lifestyle Brand: Established & Profitable
San Mateo County, CA
Business Overview Founded in 2017, this fast-growing e-commerce brand specializes in premium tennis and pickleball bags designed for women who value both beauty and performance. Renowned for smart...
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$225,000
EBITDA: $75,000
Restaurant For Sale, Oakland
Oakland, CA
This 2,000+ sq. ft. (plus patio & trash area) bar and restaurant must be seen to be fully appreciated. It features a complete bar, banquette seating, a Type-47 unrestricted liquor license, an enclosed...
3
$195,000
ENT Practice for Sale in California!
$550,000
San Mateo County, CA
Legendary florist business for sale in Contra Costa County
Lafayette, CA
*The only flower shop within Lamorinda ( Three cities of Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda) * Potential absentee owner * Strong, repeat customers * Turnkey operation...
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$250,000
25 years in business as a General and electrical contractor
Berkeley, CA
I have a stable of clients. I mostly do small jobs. Often, I am offered larger jobs that are more lucrative....
$185,000
Cash Flow: $120,000
Diane Ho, CBB
SellBuyBrokers Corporation
Serving Alameda County, CA
We have a system and solution in place to meet almost any need that might arise during the course of selling your business. We are affiliated with the California Association of Business Brokers and the International Business Broker Association. We deal primarily in U.S. businesses but do serve an international client base.
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Established Tutoring Business - Multi Location Opportunity
Milpitas, CA
This is a premier opportunity to acquire a high-performing cluster of three established tutoring centers in affluent Bay Area communities. These locations have been strategically developed to dominate...
6
$500,000
$16M Integrated Metal Manufacturer & Assembly - SF Bay Area
Santa Clara County, CA
Integrated manufacturing firm with 20+ years of operational excellence, offering design & engineering services, sheet metal fabrication, precision machining, certified clean room assembly, painting,...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,400,000
Profitable Convenient Market Available Premium Location
Richmond, CA
$650k Yearly In Revenue + 5% Growth PROFITABLE CONVENIENCE STORE - PRIME LOCATION Established convenience store operating since 1991, strategically positioned adjacent to Richmond High School in...
6
$350,000
Retail Business - Healing Stones & Crystal Jewelry Store
San Francisco, CA
This well-established crystal and jewelry store offers a curated selection of natural crystal stones, and gemstone jewelry, Turkish lamps and other accessories. The business is known for its strong...
6
$23,500
High RIO Automotive Franchise in San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA
Data driven automotive service business with a simple, disruptive operating model gaining market share in a highly fragmented industry. Clean, compact, and recognizable storefront with small footprint...
$8,680,000
EBITDA: $2,800,000
FranchiseDryer Vent Wizard
Available Nationwide
Dryer Vent Wizard, a Neighborly company, is the nation's leading dryer vent cleaning and repair services franchise that capitalizes on a niche industry.
$50,000
Highly Profitable Round Table Pizza! Owner Operator Can Net $239,075!
Sonoma County, CA
Round Table is the premier West Coast pizza franchise. They are in 8 states with over 410 Locations. Known for high quality pizzas. This business is SBA Pre-Qualified for a qualified buyer. MUST SEE!...
$485,000
Cash Flow: $157,465
Established Chinese Restaurant For Sale In SF Financial District
San Francisco, CA
Iconic Chinese Restaurant – Prime San Francisco Financial District Rare opportunity to own a well-established Chinese restaurant with 40+ years of success in San Francisco’s Financial District....
$150,000
Turnkey Wash&Fold Laundromat | Coin & Card Payments accepted
$525,000
San Francisco, CA
Premium Allstate Agency for Sale – Prime Location & Loyal Client Base
San Jose, CA
Price: $1,450,000 Location: San Jose, CA – Between Willow Glen & Campbell Industry: Insurance – Allstate Franchise Established: 2021 Business Overview: This is a rare opportunity to acquire a...
$1,450,000
Mainline Security - Established Locksmith & Security Business
San Francisco, CA
Mainline Security - Established Locksmith & Security Business Established in 1971, this profitable and reputable locksmith and security business has built a strong presence in San Francisco's...
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$350,000
Cash Flow: $371,000
Pottery Paradise, quality garden products is for sale.
Solano County, CA
Pottery Paradise in California sits on approximately 3.12 acres of prime land, presently being used to display pottery for sale. The seller purchased the property in 2019 and since Covid, has been...
$495,000
Cash Flow: $200,000
Danville Fully "Turn Key" Cafe / BOBA / Dessert
Danville, CA
Established turnkey dessert cafe and boba shop located in prime Danville location within Trader Joe's shopping center. Uji Time Desserts offers Japanese-inspired desserts in a clean, modern 1,210...
3
$160,000
Profitable Pool Service & Installation Business!
Fremont, CA
Profitable Pool Service Route – Diamond Opportunity in the Bay Area! Don’t miss this rare chance to own a well-established residential pool service, installation, & repair business with outstanding...
$240,000
Leading Garage Transformation Franchise For Sale
Hayward, CA
Garage Living was founded in 2005 and began franchising in 2015. There are currently 52 franchise territories in the United States, Canada and Australia. Garage Living is the premier garage...
3
$695,000
Electrical Business - Profitable In Silicon Valley - Huge Potential!
Milpitas, CA
ARC Electrical Services – Established, Scalable, and Fully Systemized Operation Asking Price: $1,300,000 - Financing Cash Price: $980,000.00 Annual Revenue: $1.5M–$1.8M (Trailing 3 Years) Location:...
$1,300,000
Cash Flow: $390,000
FranchiseNTV 360
Available Nationwide
Imagine building a business that empowers members of your community to grow and thrive, and gives you the opportunity to live the life of your dreams, that's NTV360.
$35,000
San Francisco Downtown Dental Office
San Francisco, CA
Great location modern Dental office...
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$395,000
Cash Flow: $480,000
Turnkey Dessert Business Prime Shopping Mall Location Next to Ranch 99
San Jose, CA
RARE opportunity to acquire a turnkey food & beverage business in one of San Jose’s most high-traffic shopping destinations. This golden corner location is situated directly next to Ranch 99, ensuring...
6
$190,000
LegUp Dog Walking | Est. 2003 | Turnkey | Low Overhead
$110,000
San Rafael, CA
San Ramon Pool Service Route for Sale
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...
$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
FranchiseScenthound
Available in California
Scenthound offers subscription-based dog wellness care focused on hygiene, health, and tech-driven convenience—affordable, accessible, and mission-driven.
$150,000
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
*Under contract, full price, accepting backup offers. 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...
$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
Deanna Dube
First Choice Business Brokers LA
Serving Contra Costa County, CA
First Choice Business Brokers is one of the largest business sales organizations in the U.S., listing over $12 Billion in businesses for sale since our foundation in 1994. First Choice Business Brokers specializes in business sales across all industries with transaction sizes from approximately $50,000 to $50 million. First Choice Business Brokers assists business owners in selling their businesses by locating and matching them with a buyer and managing the entire sales process. Additionally, we also work with business buyers to find the right business that meets their purchase criteria. With several offices located throughout the U.S., we have sold thousands of businesses, of all types, confidentially and efficiently through our vast buyer networks.
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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
100% Occupied Salon Suite For Sale | Semi-Absentee Model
$700,000
Alameda County, CA
Bar - SF Type 48 ABC license
San Francisco County, CA
Corner bar located in San Francisco. Needs an owner operator....
$200,000
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...
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$75,000
FranchiseOffice Evolution
Available Nationwide
As the #1 and fastest-growing coworking franchise, Office Evolution offers an extraordinary opportunity to take advantage of today’s changing business world.
$175,000
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
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
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
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
FranchiseThe Back Nine Golf
Available in California
Back Nine: The Ultimate Indoor Golf Experience - Play, Practice, Repeat
$100,000
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.
