San Jose, CA
$289,000
Businesses For Sale in San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Local Info
Profitable and Well-Loved American Burger Joint – $130K Seller Earning
'THE CHEESESTEAK SHOP' has a Profitable and Popular Location for Sale.
Alameda, CA
$249,999
800SF Pizzeria For Sale; Corner Location & Great Neighborhood Goodwill
Alameda, CA
$75,000
Coin Laundry - Owner Absentee-Plenty of Parking
Santa Clara County, CA
$296,000
Corner Restaurant Spacious kitchen with a Long Hood & Patio
Milpitas, CA
$288,000
Spacious Restaurant W/ Open Kitchen on El- Camino Real W/type 41
Redwood City, CA
$228,000
6 FedEx Ground Routes - Santa Rosa, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Windsor, CA
$550,000
Profitable Chiropractic Clinic in High-Traffic Location, San Francisco
San Francisco County, CA
$429,000
A cafe serving food, boba/ fruitd drinks with turn-key condition
Fremont, CA
$250,000
"San Bruno" Restaurant for Sale in PRIME Location!
San Bruno, CA
$179,000
FranchiseMosquito Squad
Available in California
$50,000
Upscale Nail Salon! Good location!
Santa Clara, CA
$220,000
Allstate Agency, Elite Status- Great Loss Ratio 47% Retention 90%
Alameda, CA
$1,100,000
Turnkey established digital printing firm with outstanding reputation.
$1,800,000
Petaluma, CA
Liquor Store & Restaurant
Alameda County, CA
$599,000
Established Newark Restaurant with 21 ft. Hood & Type 41 License
Newark, CA
$148,000
Jeff & Linda Nyman
First Choice Business Brokers - San Diego Del Mar Office
Serving Napa County, CA
First Choice Business Brokers established in 1994 has had a presence in beautiful San Diego County since 2007. We offer unsurpassed experience and exceptional service that focuses on business brokerage, M & A Advisory and Practice Sales. We provide expertise in business transactions across a variety of industries and transaction sizes of $50,000 to $50 million. With offices across the United States we offer local service with national exposure providing sellers with the largest audience of qualified buyers and we offer buyers the largest inventory of businesses for sale. The San Diego office is owned and operated by the co-founders of the entire First Choice franchise. Each founder has nearly 30 years experience. Let our experience team of highly trained and seasoned professionals assist you in your business venture whether buying or selling. Our passionate team and our comprehensive processes will get the job done!
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Super Long Time Corner Grocery Store-Full Spirits Sales!
San Francisco, CA
$239,000
"Vallejo" popular full service restaurant w/ cheap rent!
Vallejo, CA
$249,000
Established Hair salon for sale in Downtown Hayward
Hayward, CA
$120,000
Established Auto Tire Shop in HIGH Traffic Area in San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA
$290,000
European Market & Café – With ABC 21 Liquor License
Alameda County, CA
$200,000
FranchiseBuona Restaurants
Available in California
$300,000
Motorcycle Repair Shop – A Trusted Name Since 2000
San Francisco County, CA
$500,000
Beautifully Built-Out Salon Business for Sale
Pleasanton, CA
$150,000
High demand recession proof business
$35,000
San Francisco, CA
Some locations sell food. This one sells Dreams
San Mateo County, CA
$750,000
Profitable Window Covering Business in South Bay
Mt View, CA
$250,000
Beauty Spa Franchise and 2 Stores in South Bay
Menlo Park, CA
$675,000
9 FedEx Ground Routes - San Francisco, CA - Seller Financing
San Francisco, CA
$1,025,000
Latin Restaurant in Prime location
Pleasant Hill, CA
$380,000
Fusion Restaurant-Breakfast Lunch Dinner w Patio Seats
Alameda County, CA
$390,000
Popular Retail Boutique - Turnkey with Growth Potential
Fremont, CA
$150,000
FranchiseMonster Tree Service
Available in California
$150,000
San Leandro Auto Collision Repair Center, Real Estate Included
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Leandro, CA
$1,499,900
Profitable Fast-Casual Restaurant – $2.3M Revenue, $356K Net
Napa County, CA
$975,000
Elegant MedSpa in Alamo
$120,000
Alamo, CA
Alteration Sewing and Wedding Dress Shop-Rich Area
Alameda County, CA
$120,000
9 FedEx Ground Routes, Fairfield CA
Fairfield, CA
$1,224,000
FranchiseCEO Life Corporation
Available Nationwide
$200,000
9 FedEx Ground Routes, San Francisco CA
South San Francisco, CA
$1,179,000
Semi-absentee run Asian restaurant for sale in SF inner sunset
San Francisco, CA
$160,000
Highly Profitable Complete Construction and Painting Business
San Francisco County, CA
$2,600,000
Restaurant for sale
Union City, CA
$150,000
Feel the Beat in Downtown S.J.’s High-Energy Hotspot / Nightlife Vibes
San Jose, CA
$1,888,888
Ernie Martinez
Century 21
Serving Alameda County, CA
Century 21 is the largest and oldest Business Broker and Real Estate since 1971 in all of Northern and Southern. Exclusive online listings that attract 1,000's of additional potential buyers and investors. .
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PRICE REDUCE! Turn-Key Boba & More in Livermore's Springtown District!
Livermore, CA
$29,000
High-End Los Gatos Hair Salon For Sale
Los Gatos, CA
$125,000
Business for Sale – $450,000 Prime Pacific Heights Location
$450,000
San Francisco, CA
Preschool Center - Well Established and Profitable
Santa Clara County, CA
$1,195,000
Preschool Center - Profitable in a Great Neighborhood
Santa Clara County, CA
$1,100,000
FranchiseIV Nutrition
Available Nationwide
$150,000
Price Drop: Full-Service Restaurant & Bar with Fully Equipped Kitchen
Sonoma County, CA
$225,000
Sustainable Wholesale Trade Pet Product Business With Strong Brand
San Francisco, CA
$600,000
Award Winning Cafe & Artisinal Bakery in the North Bay
Sonoma County, CA
$267,000
Donut Franchise business for sale in Concord plaza
Concord, CA
$178,000
Asian Concept Prime Location Walnut Creek
Walnut Creek, CA
$300,000
Prime Commercial Kitchen with Retail Frontage – Flexible Use
Daly City, CA
$99,000
Absentee run Korean fried chicken restaurant for sale near UC Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
$220,000
RC3 Appliance Repair
Santa Rosa, CA
$85,000
Attractive Seafood- East Coast Style With a Full Bar Type 47 License
San Jose, CA
$298,000
FranchiseMattress By Appointment
Available Nationwide
$15,000
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.
