Pacifica, CA
$168,000
Businesses in San Francisco Bay Area, CA For Sale
Local Info
Beachside Business Opportunity - Hospitality / Full Service
Turnkey Salon in Prime Location
San Francisco, CA
$213,000
Restaurant Opportunity in Prime Inner Sunset SF Neighborhood
San Francisco, CA
$174,900
Established Walnut Creek Restaurant & Bar with Outdoor Seating Area
Walnut Creek, CA
$395,000
Beautiful Togo's Franchise in Upscale Shopping Center
Santa Clara County, CA
$75,000
Restaurant with big kitchen for sale
San Francisco, CA
$250,000
GMP Certified Supplement Manufacturer & Distributor | Relocatable
Alameda County, CA
$1,175,000
Well-Established and Profitable Auto Repair Shop in Prime Location
San Bruno, CA
$90,000
Profitable Window Covering Business in South Bay
Mountain View, CA
$250,000
Drainage Contractors
Marin County, CA
$1,191,000
FranchiseGrasons Estate Sales & Business Liquidations
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Established Professional Home Organizing Business
Danville, CA
$350,000
High-End GC Firm - Luxury Urban Remodels for Sale
San Mateo County, CA
$950,000
Small structural engineering company for early career engineer
$400,000
Oakland, CA
RC3 Appliance Repair
Santa Rosa, CA
$85,000
Liquor Store W/ Large Online Presence, Low Rent, Huge Growth Potential
Santa Clara, CA
$749,000
Mehmood Syed, CM&AA
Syed Brokerage & Capital Co.
Serving San Francisco County, CA
Syed Brokerage & Capital Co. is an authority in selling, buying, financing, raising funding, and creating monetary solutions for privately owned companies. We make buying, selling, and raising capital less arduous and smoother. We have helped raise funding for Maritime Companies. A complete and profound operational and top business governance experience augments brokers with supreme financial knowledge and proficiency. Syed Brokerage & Capital is a top merger and acquisitions broker that brings proficiency, uprightness, and broad market knowledge to every transaction. Large firms in today’s marketplace endeavor to sell and buy companies. However, only a handful may offer their clients the highest knowledge, skills, and means of our distinguished firm. Syed Brokerage & Capital’s global team of bankers has significant experience advising privately owned businesses and private equity firms on many mergers and acquisitions transactions. Our knowledge of advising buyers and sellers provides us with the entire perspective and insights that further strengthen our capabilities as an M&A Broker for lower-middle—to middle-market companies. We leverage our expertise and knowledge to provide our clients with outstanding, high-quality outcomes. At Syed Brokerage & Capital, we understand that every transaction is Different. Resultantly, our focus on each engagement is personalized to fit the specific financial, industry, or other circumstances to accomplish the most favorable results. We work closely with our clients throughout the entire acquisition or sale to ensure an efficient process that minimizes disruption in their organizations. Syed Brokerage & Capital Co is also responsible for selling, buying, and financing Franchise businesses. Areas Covered: All United States of America and Canada, South America, Europe, Middle East
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Multi-sport enrichment program in SF and peninsula
San Francisco, CA
$35,000
Foster City CPA Firm for Sale
Foster City, CA
$185,000
Profitable Test Equipment Repair & Sales
Menlo Park, CA
$675,000
Turnkey Grooming & Daycare, New Build-Out, 220+ Pets Records
Brentwood, CA
$127,500
Northern California Dry Cleaner w/Wash & Fold!
Contra Costa County, CA
$550,000
FranchiseChocolate Bash
Available Nationwide
$50,000
A Sushi Restaurant with a reasonable rent. It can convert.
Fremont, CA
$189,000
Established Restaurant in Central Dublin, $975,000
Alameda, CA
$195,000
Plumbing & Rooter Company
$700,000
Redwood City, CA
Established Restaurant Doing $1,360,000 + Sales in Prime Location
Alameda, CA
$295,000
An East Asian restaurant is located in a great location
Pleasanton, CA
$180,000
Prime Noe Valley Restaurant on Bustling 24th Street Retail Corridor
San Francisco, CA
$149,000
Established NorCal Gas Utility Systems Contractor
Santa Clara County, CA
$6,500,000
Mediterranean Market, Deli, Bakery & Halal Food
San Mateo County, CA
$1,500,000
Mediterranean Market, Deli, Bakery & Halal Food
San Mateo County, CA
$1,500,000
Iconic SF Neighborhood Diner – Nearly 50 Years of Success
San Francisco, CA
$199,000
FranchiseHomeVestors
Available Nationwide
$80,000
North Bay Catering & Event Co w/Real Property!
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Sonoma County, CA
$748,000
Premier Cabinet Manufacturer for Sale with 39 Years of Excellence
Santa Clara County, CA
$625,000
Elegant MedSpa in Alamo
$120,000
Alamo, CA
Chinese restaurant in a great location
Morgan Hill, CA
$180,000
Auto Glass Service Business – Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County, CA
$399,999
FranchiseValenta AI
Available Nationwide
$100,000
Beautifully Rustic Designed Corner Restaurant/Bar W/ type 47 License
Emeryville, CA
$150,000
Burger joint for sale in El Cerrito shopping center
El Cerrito, CA
$175,000
Established Catering Company – $200K Owner’s Income | Asking $150K
Contra Costa County, CA
$150,000
Net income of $102,000& Absentee Owner
Walnut Creek, CA
$168,000
"Downtown San Mateo" Full Service & Banquet Restaurant for SALE!
San Mateo, CA
$195,000
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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Noraebang - Room Karaoke in Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County, CA
$60,000
Turnkey Greek/Turkish/Mediterranean Restaurant for Sale
Richmond, CA
$199,000
Custom Autoshop with great online business
$1,250,000
Santa Clara County, CA
Long Standing Napa County Fast-Casual Restaurant – $2.3M Revenue
Napa County, CA
$695,000
Fast-Growing Lash Studio – Fully Built & Ready for Growth
Fremont, CA
$275,000
FranchiseBenjamin Moore, A Berkshire Hathaway Company
Available in California
$75,000
12 FedEx Ground Routes - Fairfield, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Fairfield, CA
$1,700,000
Established Brewery/Taproom/Resaturant
Sonoma County, CA
$490,000
Precision Plating Company
Alameda County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $200,000
Long Established Profitable Takeout Pizza! Simple Operations! 50k Down
Concord, CA
$149,000
For Sale: Chinese Seafood Restaurant
San Jose, CA
$280,000
Castro Valley CPA Firm for Sale
Castro Valley, CA
$235,000
13 FedEx Ground Routes - San Jose, CA - Vehicle Financing
San Jose, CA
$1,275,000
Award-Winning Bay Area Hair Studio: Loyal Clients, High Profit Margins
San Francisco, CA
$695,000
Top Fast Food Franchise
Sonoma County, CA
$234,000
FranchiseSignal
Available in California
$20,000
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.
