Santa Clara County, CA
$99,000
Businesses For Sale in San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Local Info
Asset SaleRestaurant Business Asset Sale
Asset Sale"Berkeley" walking distance to school campus - Restaurant Turn key !
Berkeley, CA
$99,000
Asset SaleWellness Center Spa
Contra Costa County, CA
$70,000
Asset SaleAsian Grocery Store with Beer Wine Lic (San Francisco)
San Francisco, CA
$220,000
Asset SaleBeautiful Rustic Setting with a huge Patio/Waterfall TYPE 1 & 2 Hood
Pleasanton, CA
$198,000
Asset SaleAsset Sale - Second Generation Shop in East San Jose (No Hood)
San Jose, CA
$125,000
Asset SaleNational Mediterranean franchise asset sale
San Jose, CA
$300,000
Asset SaleSanta Clara County 47/48 Liquor License for Sale
San Jose, CA
$75,000
Asset SaleSan Francisco County 47/48 Liquor License for Sale
San Francisco, CA
$119,000
Asset SaleFor Sale: Domain and website with a good reputation for over 30 years
Redwood City, CA
$15,000
FranchiseClass 101
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Asset SaleTurnkey Hair Salon in Prime Bay Area Location
San Francisco, CA
$65,000
Asset SaleGreat opportunity - Winery, Vineyards and tasting room for SALE
Napa, CA
$3,500,000
Asset SaleTurn-Key, 1 year old restaurant in Fairfield CA
Solano County, CA
$175,000
Asset SaleAsset Sale - Second Generation Pizza Restaurant in Emeryville, CA
Emeryville, CA
$195,000
Asset SaleOrangetheory Fitness Studio & Gym / E2 Approved Business for Canadian
Contra Costa County, CA
$349,000
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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Asset SaleTurn Key Barbershop (Prime Location)
Santa Rosa, CA
$28,000
Asset SaleExceptional Sushi Restaurant Asset Sale
San Francisco, CA
$59,000
Asset SalePRICED TO SELL – 2nd Generation Restaurant Asset Sale
Oakland, CA
$150,000
Asset SaleTemescal Produce & Grocery Market, Oakland, CA 94609
Oakland, CA
$160,000
FranchiseAlloy Wheel Repair Specialists
Available in California
$60,000
Asset SaleSmall business opportunity
Pleasanton, CA
$75,000
Asset SaleAsset Sale - Second Generation Shop near Union Square in San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
$120,000
Asset SaleGood location
Pleasant Hill, CA
$25,000
Asset SaleBeautiful restaurant in prime location
San Jose, CA
$149,999
Asset SaleStunning 4,200 SQ FT Turnkey Restaurant in an Affluent Silicon Valley
Santa Clara County, CA
$329,000
Asset SaleVenue & Event Space - Asset Sale, Second Generation
Oakland, CA
$200,000
Asset SaleGreat price/ Prime Downtown Location
Contra Costa County, CA
$29,000
Asset SaleSan Mateo County 47/48 Liquor License for Sale
San Mateo, CA
$83,000
Asset SaleAlameda County 47/48 Liquor License for Sale
Oakland, CA
$45,000
FranchiseJETSET Pilates
Available in California
$200,000
Asset SaleConvertible Asset Sale - Second Generation Hair Salon
Fremont, CA
$100,000
Asset SaleSuper Salon and Stylist Business-Turn Key-Great Location!!
San Francisco, CA
$55,000
Asset SaleAsset Sale - Second Generation Restaurant with Hood
Santa Clara, CA
$200,000
Asset SaleConcierge Medical Practice Serving an Underserved Area
Marin County, CA
$300,000
FranchiseFS Cut & Color
Available in California
$50,000
Asset SaleSonoma County ABC Type 75 Brewpub & Restaurant License for Sale
Santa Rosa, CA
$35,000
Asset SaleTurn-Key Fermentation Space in Incredible Historic building!
Petaluma, CA
$125,000
Asset SaleCampus Restaurant Opportunity
Alameda County, CA
$185,000
Asset SaleEstablished Shuttle & Transportation Business | Bay Area | Since 2005
San Rafael, CA
$312,000
Asset SaleTurnkey Restaurant / Production Kitchen With Parking
San Francisco, CA
$80,000
Asset SaleAsian hot pot and snack restaurant for sale in Sf outer richmond
San Francisco, CA
$70,000
Asset SaleJames Beard nominated bar Friends & Family For Sale in Oakland
Alameda County, CA
$129,000
Asset SaleLow Rent - Cute Coffee Shop/Cafe in Inner Richmond!
San Francisco, CA
$275,000
Shailendra Gupta, MBA, PhD
Transworld Business Advisors of Fremont
Serving Alameda County, CA
Founded in 1979, Transworld Business Advisors is the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses, mergers and acquisitions, and franchises. We have nearly 300 offices around the globe and have sold thousands of business in almost every industry.
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Asset Sale20,000 sq.ft. Wholesale Bakery Facility. Asset Sale
Burlingame, CA
$45,000
FranchiseClaimTek
Available Nationwide
$32,000
Asset SaleGreater Vallejo, CA -Ice Cream Dessert Shop
Solano County, CA
$120,000
Asset SaleChildren’s Education And Play Center Franchise
Fremont, CA
$200,000
Asset SalePRICE REDUCED Asset Sale Restaurant
Berkeley, CA
$100,000
Asset SaleGreat Corner Location in Downtown Lafayette! Fully Built Restaurant
Lafayette, CA
$285,000
Asset SaleABC Type 47 Liquor License for Sale - Oakland
Oakland, CA
$45,000
Asset SaleGreat online business with low rent
Contra Costa County, CA
$120,000
Asset SaleAsset Sale: Latin American Restaurant
San Francisco, CA
$350,000
Asset SaleAsset Sale - Fully Built Out Commercial Food Facility
Alameda County, CA
$150,000
Asset SalePrime Second Generation Restaurant in Campbell’s Pruneyard Center
Campbell, CA
$224,900
FranchiseZ PLUMBERZ
Available Nationwide
$40,000
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.
