Solano County, CA
$300,000
Businesses in San Francisco Bay Area, CA For Sale
Local Info
Popular Mexican Restaurant in Solano County for sale
Turnkey Preschool | 164-License | Biz & RE | Strong Cash Flow...
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Vacaville, CA
$8,171,877
Turnkey Head Therapy Spa in Prime San Jose Location! Instant Cash Flow
San Jose, CA
$198,000
Dry Cleaners in Vallejo for sale!
Vallejo, CA
$329,000
Liquor Store
Alameda County, CA
$500,000
FOR SALE: Established Mercedes Repair Shop
Marin County, CA
$188,000
Turnkey Liquor Store for Sale in San Jose
San Jose, CA
$465,000
Acupuncture and Wellness Clinic For Sale
San Francisco, CA
$150,000
Profitable Class B Building Contractor
Santa Clara County, CA
$3,598,000
Established Pizza Restaurant in High Traffic SF Neighborhood
San Francisco, CA
$295,000
FranchiseHomestretch
Available Nationwide
$150,000
Chinese restaurant is in an upscale neighborhood- a reasonable rent
Los Gatos, CA
$190,000
Asian BBQ and hot pot restaurant for sale in SF outer sunset
San Francisco, CA
$248,000
Japanese and Korean Fusion restaurant for sale near Airport and Casino
San Bruno, CA
$268,000
Award-Winning Auto Repair Shop in Santa Rosa
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Santa Rosa, CA
$1,850,000
B2B Special Wholesale Parts Supplier To the Car Industry
Contra Costa County, CA
$500,000
Lloyd Silver, CFA, CBB
BTI Group
Serving Alameda County, CA
Business Team, a unit of BTI Group, is the largest independent business brokerage firm in the Western United States specializing in arranging the purchase and sale of privately owned companies. During our third of a century of existence, we have developed both an unmatched depth of experience (an aggregate of several hundred years!) and a vast network of individual, corporate, and investment group buyers. Why Choose Business Team: * Complete confidentiality * Over 70 full-time associates * Willingness to cooperate with other brokers to expand the buyer pool * Full marketing services * No upfront fees * Over 40 years of experience with more than 7,000 businesses sold
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Restaurant Opportunity In Marina District of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
$150,000
Award-Winning Bay Area Design-Build Firm with Prov
San Francisco County, CA
$4,000,000
Established Senior Care Business (Alamo, CA)
Alamo, CA
$94,000
Cash Flowing Liquor Store in Prime Traffic Corridor | Alameda County
Alameda County, CA
$349,999
FranchiseHappier At Home
Available Nationwide
$50,000
DRY CLEANERS, $600K+ Annually, $160K+ Profit-No. CA
Santa Rosa, CA
$495,000
13 FedEx Ground Routes - Hayward, CA - Vehicle Financing
Hayward, CA
$1,700,000
Award-Winning Silicon Valley Restaurant & Bar; $2 million Sales
San Mateo County, CA
$350,000
Novato CA CPA Tax Practice for Sale
Marin County, CA
$350,000
Growing Dry Cleaning operation in resilient up-market district
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Francisco County, CA
$361,095
The UPS Store Franchise in Alameda County CA
Alameda County, CA
$849,000
Sushi restaurant with a patio and good rent
Milpitas, CA
$200,000
1 Year Old Restaurant
Belmont, CA
$325,000
Beautifully Remodeled, Fully Equipped, Downtown Petaluma Location
Petaluma, CA
$129,000
FranchiseHello Sugar
Available in California
$150,000
Established Flooring Retailer
Alameda County, CA
$100,000
Established Flooring Retailer
Santa Clara County, CA
$250,000
Established Flooring Retailer
Santa Clara County, CA
$500,000
Property Damage/Restoration Company
Pleasanton, CA
$525,000
FranchiseJunk King
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Motivated Seller! Mexican Restaurant – Great Reviews & Untapped Potent
Gilroy, CA
$170,000
Attractive Restaurant/Bar in the Heart of SF W/Separated full type 47
San Francisco, CA
$488,000
16 FedEx Ground Routes - Santa Rosa (Windsor), CA - Seller Financing
Windsor, CA
$1,900,000
Recognized as the Top Auto Glass Shop for 2025
Santa Clara County, CA
$650,000
Recognized as the Top Auto Glass Shop for 2025
Santa Clara County, CA
$650,000
San Francisco Neighborhood Bar, ABC 48 License. Excellent Location!
San Francisco, CA
$245,000
Superb Marin County/ Larkspur Restaurant For Sale.
Larkspur, CA
$325,000
San Francisco Sunset/ Prime Irving Street Full Service Restaurant.
San Francisco, CA
$125,000
Eric Espinoza
GLB GROUP Inc.
Serving San Francisco County, CA
Green Life Business Group, Inc. California's Largest Cannabis Business Brokerage now representing operators throughout the United States via Green Life Business' affiliate program.
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Outstanding San Francisco Fillmore Street Location.
San Francisco, CA
$280,000
FranchisePoolwerx
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Family Owned Children's Indoor Amusement-Bouncy House Center
Santa Rosa, CA
$185,000
Children's Indoor Amusement Center-Popular-Profitable!!
Petaluma, CA
$125,000
Established Sushi restaurant for sale in Oakland near Lakeshore
Oakland, CA
$220,000
Well-Established Trucking Company
Santa Rosa, CA
$220,000
Well-Established Breakfast & Lunch Cafe for Sale | $160,000
Alameda County, CA
$160,000
Hotel For Sale Berkeley, CA
Berkeley, CA
$19,500,000
Prime Pleasanton Location
Pleasanton, CA
$850,000
After School Business For Sale San Mateo, CA
San Mateo, CA
$450,000
European Market with Liquor License in East Bay
Alameda, CA
$200,000
FranchiseTouching Hearts at Home
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.
