San Jose, CA
$50,000
Businesses For Sale in San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Local Info
Yoga Studio for Sale: Serene Downtown Sanctuary - Present your offer
Prime High Traffic Piedmont Avenue Location w/Below Market Lease!
Oakland, CA
$149,000
Chiropractic Practice for Sale in Santa Clara County, CA
Santa Clara County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $345,137
Sushi and Ramen restaurant for sale in Mountain View next supermarket
Mountain View, CA
$278,000
Liquor Store
Alameda County, CA
$499,000
Sandwich Restaurant on Valencia St., SF (Semi Absentee Owner)
San Francisco, CA
$350,000
Independent Pizza
Martinez, CA
$170,000
High Volume Chinese restaurant for sale in Fremont plaza
Fremont, CA
$348,000
Absentee run Indian restaurant for sale in Newark near Starbucks
Newark, CA
$150,000
Restaurant space for sale in Fairfield near Solano Town Center
Fairfield, CA
$99,000
FranchiseWebsite Closers
Available in California
$50,000
Great little sushi shop for sale in San Francisco Inner Richmond
San Francisco, CA
$120,000
Eco-friendly beauty salon for sale in SF Sunnyside district
San Francisco, CA
$150,000
Absentee run hair salon for sale in Downtown San Jose
San Jose, CA
$165,000
Skin Treatment and semi-permanant makeup business for sale in San Jose
San Jose, CA
$75,000
ASE certified auto repair shop for sale in Fremont
Fremont, CA
$180,000
Regina Fisher
Sierra Bay Partners
Serving Alameda County, CA
Sierra Bay Partners is a collective of seasoned M&A and strategy professionals guiding owners of small and mid-sized companies through complex transitions. We provide tailored strategies, clear market insight, and hands-on support throughout the entire transaction process—from preparing the business for market to negotiating with qualified buyers and driving the deal to a successful closing. Known for our personalized service and strong track record of successful outcomes, we deliver an advisory experience built around the specific needs and goals of each client. With more than 70% of M&A deals failing, our mission is simple: ensure our clients are the exception. Sierra Bay Partners maintains absolute confidentiality and discretion throughout the selling process, and we strive to uphold the highest level of professionalism and integrity in every engagement. Versatile, accomplished, and deeply committed to our clients’ success, we provide the expertise and execution required to elevate your business and achieve the best possible outcome.
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Absentee run Japanese alley food restaurant for sale near UC Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
$120,000
Super high volume asian supermarket for sale in SF Chinatown
San Francisco, CA
$500,000
Absentee run Burger and Hot Dog Joint for sale near UC Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
$120,000
Branded Poke shop for sale in vibrant San Jose shopping mall
San Jose, CA
$175,000
FranchiseUptown Cheapskate
Available Nationwide
$100,000
Profitable Youth Sports Franchise in A+ Location
Alameda County, CA
$115,000
Structural Engineering Business
Alameda County, CA
$800,000
Window Screen Installation and Repair - PRICE REDUCED!
Santa Rosa, CA
$525,000
Patented Speech Synthesis and Translation Solution
Alameda County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,000
Renowned and Profitable Preschool in the Heart of Silicon Valley
Santa Clara County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $474,476
Price Drop: $325k, Large Restaurant, Bar & Catering Hall-On Waterfront
Solano County, CA
$325,000
Thriving, F/S Auto Repair In San Jose - NEW ASKING PRICE @ $325K
Santa Clara County, CA
$325,000
Liquor Store
Santa Clara County, CA
$900,000
Revolutionary CAE SaaS Company with Growth Potential
Alameda County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $155,000
FranchiseNetwork in Action
Available in California
$50,000
Beer and Wine Garden with Food (Richmond)
Richmond, CA
$199,000
Coming Soon-Transforming Homes with Expert Remodeling
San Francisco County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $273,442
Liquor & Grocery Store (Richmond District - San Francisco)
San Francisco, CA
$150,000
Market with $3,000,000 Annual Gross Income and Low Rent
Contra Costa County, CA
$2,200,000
FranchiseH&H Bagels
Available Nationwide
$500,000
Auto Repair Shop
Santa Clara County, CA
$499,000
Established High Volume Baskin Robbins
Santa Clara County, CA
$650,000
Elegant & Beautiful Downtown Saratoga Restaurant W/Beer & Wine
Saratoga, CA
$375,888
900sf Space w/Type 1 Hood on BUSY Columbus Ave. in North Beach SF
San Francisco, CA
$149,000
San Jose, CA CPA Practice for Sale
Santa Clara County, CA
$1,550,000
Well Regarded Sonoma County Winery and Tasting Room *asset lite
Sonoma County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $317,000
Full Bar and Restaurant with Property (Uptown Oakland)
Oakland, CA
$3,300,000
Italian Restaurant - Danville
Danville, CA
$110,000
Juan-Carlos Bustillos
Exit Realty Keystone
Serving Alameda County, CA
I speak Spanish fluently
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Profitable Tech and Media Company with Global Reach
Pleasanton, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $400,322
FranchiseReal Estate Sales, LLC – Flip Cheap Houses – Real Estate Investing Coaching Program
Available in California
$30,000
Preschool Business For Sale Alameda, CA
Alameda, CA
$480,000
Well Known-Longtime-Profitable Polynesian Restaurant And Retail!!
Daly City, CA
$249,000
Super Split Level Deli Cafe-Absentee owner
San Francisco, CA
$125,000
High Volume Mexican Restaurant & Bar for Sale! Like-New Construction
Alameda County, CA
$275,000
Appliance Repair company with accounts AND Technicians!
Contra Costa County, CA
$169,000
Fully Equipped Restaurant on Guerrero St., SF (Mission District)
San Francisco, CA
$150,000
Well Established Japanese Restaurant for Sale | $645,000
Pleasanton, CA
$645,000
Francise Food Restaurant
Solano County, CA
$599,000
Polk Gulch Wine Bar For Sale
San Francisco County, CA
$150,000
FranchiseDRYmedic Restoration Services
Available in California
$75,000
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.
