San Rafael, CA
Tanshon (a name combining “tan” and “cushion”) offers a turnkey, pre-revenue opportunity centered around a novel, first-to-market indoor tanning bed cushion. The product addresses a long-ignored gap...
Businesses For Sale in San Francisco Bay Area, CA
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Asset SalePatent-Pending Indoor Tanning Product with No Direct Competition
6
$350,000
Asset SaleFood Truck for Sale - "SALE IS UNDER CONTRACT"
San Francisco, CA
Turnkey Food Truck Business for Sale - Ready to Roll. Looking to start your own food business or expand your brand? This fully equipped food truck is your chance to hit the ground running. Designed...
4
$50,000
Asset SaleExclusive Licensing Opportunity-Lifestyle Brand Ready To Launch Empire
San Francisco, CA
Picture this: you're holding the keys to SPACE TRAVEL®, 4-federally registered trademark that taps into humanity's fascination with space exploration. This isn't just another brand licensing deal –...
$85,000
Asset SaleRestaurant & Bar in Established High-End Prime Pleasanton Location
Pleasanton, CA
A successful and well-established Restaurant & Bar with a high-end build-out, ideally located in a prime, affluent, high-traffic area of Pleasanton, Alameda County, California. Operating continuously...
$235,000
Asset SaleLicensed & Turnkey Cannabis Delivery Business For Sale (Oakland, CA)
Oakland, CA
Fully Licensed & Turnkey Cannabis Delivery Business For Sale (Oakland, CA) #1932 Great opportunity to add additional delivery locations and/or license types to maximize revenue, in the Bay Area...
$75,000
Asset SaleRestaurant Full Service ABC License. SF Mission-Bernal
San Francisco, CA
- FF&E included. 10-year lease renewal negotiable. - Currently an award-winning establishment. In operation for easy transition to buyer's restaurant concept. - Freshly renovated in 2022 with a brand...
$190,000
Asset SaleRestaurant for Sale – Prime Alameda Waterfront Location
Alameda, CA
A rare opportunity to acquire a restaurant with outdoor seating in a prime waterfront location in Alameda. Nestled in a well-maintained plaza with full amenities, great visibility, and plenty of...
$179,999
Asset SaleRestaurant for Sale, Can Convert, Low Rent, Retail Corridor
Vacaville, CA
MS Real Estate Inc. presents a restaurant opportunity located in Vacaville, California. Established in 2023, the business operates with a Type 41 Beer & Wine license. It is situated in a well-located...
$119,000
Asset Sale“Restaurant in Prime Location – Outdoor Seating – Convertible Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
Owner-operated since 2024, is a fully renovated, turnkey restaurant serving authentic South Indian cuisine made from fresh, home-style recipes. Located in an affluent neighborhood, it enjoys excellent...
$99,900
Asset SaleIndividual Packet Hand Cleaning Wipe Producing Machine + Inventory
Bay Point, CA
Complete Production Line for Individual Packet Scented Hand Cleaning Wet Wipes This asset sale presents a fully operational production line specifically designed for manufacturing scented hand...
$20,000
FranchiseCEO Life Corporation
Available Nationwide
Opportunity for a high margin, recurring revenue, no rent, no working capital, little employees, can be hands on or hands off, over simplistic business, with lots of room for error and hiccups - backed by a growing national team of top entrepreneurs that have already grown 8+ figure businesses, working on a common global mission.
$200,000
Asset SaleBoba Shop in Downtown San Mateo
San Mateo, CA
Asset Sale: Established Boba Shop in Prime Downtown San Mateo This is an asset sale opportunity for a boba shop established in 2019, strategically located in the heart of downtown San Mateo,...
$85,000
Asset SaleTurnkey Restaurant for Sale – Prime Location, Ready to Operate!
Redwood City, CA
Turnkey Restaurant for Sale – Prime Location, Ready to Operate! This fully equipped European-style restaurant presents an exceptional turnkey opportunity in Redwood City's prime location. Established...
3
$598,000
Absentee, SBA-Ready Business with Real Estate,
$1,150,000
Contra Costa County, CA
Asset SalePrime Milpitas Restaurant Location – Turnkey with Full Bar Setup”
Milpitas, CA
MS Real Estate Inc. proudly presents a restaurant asset opportunity located in Milpitas, California. This offering represents a pure asset sale with significant infrastructure already in place. The...
$149,900
Asset SaleTurnkey restaurant space in Mission District
San Francisco, CA
Asset Sale includes FF&E, Lease (5+ years), Beer/Wine License. The business is fully operating for an easy transition to buyer's restaurant concept....
4
$325,000
Puneet Sonia
PS Dream Team
Serving San Francisco County, CA
S.J. Fowler Real Estate, Inc. is a leading full-service brokerage based in Arizona, specializing in Commercial, Residential and Business Real Estate throughout Arizona . Founded in 1993 by Steven J. Fowler and affiliated with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, the firm combines decades of local experience with national resources to deliver exceptional results for investors, business owners, and developers. S.J. Fowler’s commercial division focuses on office, retail, industrial, land, and multi-family assets, offering comprehensive acquisition, disposition, leasing, and tenant or landlord representation. In addition, the company provides expert business brokerage services—guiding clients through the purchase, sale, and valuation of businesses with professionalism and discretion. Built on a foundation of integrity, hard work, and market insight, S.J. Fowler Real Estate is committed to helping clients achieve their commercial and business investment goals with confidence and success.
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Asset SaleOcean View Loft Salon in DogPatch Brand New Renovation
San Francisco, CA
Step into a stunning, light-filled loft salon in the heart of San Francisco’s vibrant Dogpatch neighborhood. Designed for both style and functionality, this boutique-style space blends minimalist...
2
$150,000
Asset SaleQuick Sale: Thriving Walnut Creek Beauty Salon-Equipment & Clients
Walnut Creek, CA
This professional beauty salon is located in the heart of downtown Walnut Creek and includes a public parking pass that can be transferred under the current business name. This means the next owner...
6
$16,000
Asset SaleRestaurant Asset SALE! Lease option in place
Brentwood, CA
Restaurant Asset Sale - Prime Brentwood Location Established restaurant assets available in high-traffic Brentwood, California location on major thoroughfare. This turnkey opportunity features a fully...
6
$150,000
Asset SaleType 7 Manufacturing & Distribution Business For Sale
San Francisco, CA
Rare Fully Operational Cannabis Type 7 Manufacturing & Distribution Business For Sale (San Francisco, California) #1873 Available for $350,000, this is one of only a few fully operational Type 7...
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Asset SaleCarpet Cleaning Van + Full Professional Equipment
Brentwood, CA
Selling a fully equipped 2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 carpet cleaning van paired with premium, nearly new professional equipment, including a 2022 Sapphire Scientific 370SS truckmount with only...
3
$44,900
FranchiseIV Nutrition
Available Nationwide
Refresh. Restore. Renew. With an IV Nutrition Franchise! Fast. Effective. Safe. IV Nutrient Infusions for Whole Body Health!
$150,000
Asset SaleTurn Key Bakery
Alameda County, CA
Rheon KN050 Cornucopia Encruster for making cookies upto 100 per minute . Rheon KP302 Set Panner S660. VMI MIXER 450 Quarts from France. Recent oven 626 and other machines Location available aa turn...
4
$200,000
Asset SaleTurn-Key Restaurant + Full Liquor License - Prime Opportunity!
San Francisco, CA
Turn-Key Restaurant & Bar with Full Liquor License - San Francisco This asset sale presents a rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational restaurant and bar establishment in San Francisco's...
$299,000
$2,000+ Take Home Week 1! Established Pet Service Franchise.
Oakland, CA
Asset SalePrice Reduced - Wine Bar Cafe Asset Sale -Redwood City
San Mateo County, CA
2,170 sq. ft. Cafe wine bar available, surrounded by offices and adjacent to central shopping area, featuring brick and wood designer finishes, type-41 liquor license, self-venting oven, enclosed...
$120,000
Asset SaleBar & Restaurant with Type 47 License – Excellent Lease Terms
San Pablo, CA
MS Real Estate, Inc. offers this bar and restaurant opportunity in a high-traffic area surrounded by residential and commercial buildings, providing strong local visibility and excellent potential for...
$149,000
Asset SaleWell known restaurant inside Vietnam town selling all asset!
San Jose, CA
TURNKEY RESTAURANT ASSET SALE - VIETNAM TOWN, SAN JOSE Exceptional restaurant asset opportunity in San Jose's coveted Vietnam Town district. This fully equipped establishment offers everything needed...
5
$295,000
Asset SaleFully Built Out Cultivation In The Green Zone Real Estate Property Gen
Oakland, CA
Fully Built Out Cultivation In The Green Zone Real Estate Property General Appraisal Value For Sale (Oakland, California) #1859 Opportunity knocks in Oakland’s Thriving Cannabis Market! This is your...
$3,250,000
Asset SaleFully Licensed Cannabis Distribution Business For Sale
Oakland, CA
Fully Licensed Cannabis Distribution Business For Sale (Oakland, California) #1893 This is a great opportunity to acquire a company with a fully compliant cannabis Distribution “Annual” license...
$80,000
Asset SaleTurnkey Restaurant with Full Kitchen & Patio in San Bruno Town Center
San Bruno, CA
La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill is a fully equipped quick-service restaurant located in a high-traffic endcap space along El Camino Real in San Bruno, CA, offering excellent frontage, signage exposure,...
6
$185,000
Asset SaleTurnkey Restaurant & Bar | Prime Grand Avenue Location, Oakland, CA
Oakland, CA
MS Real Estate Inc. is pleased to present the exclusive opportunity to acquire Ethnic Restaurant, a fully operational and highly regarded restaurant and bar located on the lively Grand Avenue corridor...
4
$199,000
FranchiseMr. Handyman
Available Nationwide
Mr. Handyman, a Neighborly company, is the nation's leading home improvement services franchise.
$50,000
Asset SaleEstablished Tea shop selling all ASSET + location!
San Jose, CA
Established Turnkey Boba Tea Shop - Asset Sale Opportunity Turnkey boba tea shop with complete kitchen setup available for immediate operation in high-traffic San Jose location. This fully equipped...
6
$180,000
Asset SaleRoasted & Raw (Turn-Key Restaurant Space in Oakland with Type-1 Hood)
Oakland, CA
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to acquire the assets of Roasted and Raw, a beautifully designed, 2,505 square foot restaurant space in the heart of Oakland. This turnkey space offers a warm, modern...
$130,000
Tremendous Location Coffee Shop
$115,000
Alameda, CA
Asset SaleUptown Oakland Fully Built Restaurant
Oakland, CA
An incredible opportunity to acquire the assets of a well-built restaurant in Uptown Oakland! This turn-key restaurant space is positioned with strong visibility and surrounded by newly built...
$220,000
Real EstateAuto Repair, Approved Dog Sitting, Warehousing,Office & other Uses
San Leandro, CA
MS Real Estate Inc. presents a rare opportunity to acquire a versatile, stand-alone industrial property in a prime San Leandro location, minutes from the Oakland International Airport and the greater...
$799,000
FranchiseNext Day Access
Available Nationwide
Next Day Access provides an avenue to capitalize on the rapidly growing aging population and other people who have mobility related disabilities. We improve people's lives by providing mobility & accessibility solutions for their homes, vehicles and other buildings they enter.
$100,000
Real EstateHistoric Pats Restaurant in Downtown Guerneville
Guerneville, CA
The Building: 2209 sq ft of mixed retail space (building sales price: $1,750,000), currently operating as a restaurant (business sales valued: ($750,000) in prime downtown Guerneville on the Main...
6
$1,750,000
Seller Financing Available - Legal Support Services Business
Santa Rosa, CA
$285,000
Sandwich Shop in Prime Downtown Location
Santa Clara County, CA
$160,000
San Jose: Liquor Store for sale
San Jose, CA
$665,000
Absentee Run Very Nice Salon in Excellent Location!
San Jose, CA
$600,000
Tim Gunsten
The Exit Company
Serving Santa Clara County, CA
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Reliable Auto Repair & Smog Solutions in San Jose
San Jose, CA
$120,000
Reliable Auto Repair & Smog Solutions in San Jose
San Jose, CA
$120,000
Turnkey 5***** Innovative Beauty Product Business
$150,000
Contra Costa County, CA
A MUST SEE East Bay Restaurant Concept w/Distinctive Design
Contra Costa County, CA
$329,000
Profitable Business to Business Opportunity
Sonoma County, CA
$630,000
FranchiseAce Handyman Services
Available Nationwide
$75,000
Liquor Store W/ Large Online Presence, Low Rent, Huge Growth Potential
Santa Clara, CA
$749,000
Multi-sport enrichment program in SF and peninsula
San Francisco, CA
$35,000
Northern California Dry Cleaner w/Wash & Fold!
Contra Costa County, CA
$550,000
Successful Home Staging Company
Santa Clara County, CA
$350,000
Chinese Noodle Restaurant-Can Convert
Alameda County, CA
$180,000
Profitable Turnkey Café 5-D/Wk Operation in Prime Commercial Hub
San Mateo, CA
$109,000
Turnkey East Bay Area Bakery Cafe with Strong Wedding Cake Business
Alameda County, CA
$400,000
Premium Upscale Home Care Business
San Mateo County, CA
$7,995,000
Turnkey, Highly Rated Salon in Prime Menlo Park
Menlo Park, CA
$160,000
FranchiseOffice Pride Commercial Cleaning
Available Nationwide
$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.
