San Jose, CA
$150,000
Businesses in San Francisco Bay Area, CA For Sale
Local Info
Family run Asian restaurant for sale in South San Jose
Wholesale seafood distribution business for sale in Hayward
Hayward, CA
$320,000
Smoke Shop $180,000 Net Profit
Sonoma County, CA
$260,000
Boba tea and Vietnamese sandwich shop for sale in Downtown Santa Rosa
Santa Rosa, CA
$250,000
Very Profitable Retail Pharmacy in San Francisco, 200 scrpts a day.
San Francisco, CA
$1,525,650
Profitable Modern Donut and Pastry Bakery
Alameda County, CA
$885,000
Dry Cleaner with loyal customer base in upscale community
San Francisco County, CA
$176,000
Established Beautifully Designed Restaurant in Busy Shopping Center
Marin County, CA
$195,000
Established Thai restaurant for sale in SF Lower Nob Hill
San Francisco, CA
$220,000
HOT & Profitable HVAC Service Business – Bay Area
Contra Costa County, CA
$699,000
FranchiseMosquito Squad
Available in California
$50,000
Remodeled Korean BBQ Restaurant for Sale
Livermore, CA
$1,198,000
Conv. Store with Beer & Wine License - San Jose
San Jose, CA
$199,000
Asian hot pot restaurant for sale in South San Francisco
South San Francisco, CA
$220,000
Great Price Allstate Agency 10 year Location
Santa Clara County, CA
$290,000
Highly Profitable Law Firm in Contra Costa County
Contra Costa County, CA
$750,000
Moe Bousaid
First Choice Business Brokers
Serving Napa County, CA
Since 1994 First Choice Business Brokers Las Vegas has created successful Business Sale Transactions by: - A consultive approach with both Buyer and Seller from valuation through transfer of ownership, always creating a win-win outcome. - Negotiating between Buyer and Seller by keeping their end goal in mind which is a smooth transition of ownership with terms that are acceptable to both. - Facilitating the sale by being a conduit of information between Buyer and Seller. - Navigating the process between Buyer, Seller, Closing Entity and Lenders. We listen, apply our knowledge, and prioritize your needs. From inquiry to close we are committed to confidentially serving our clients. If you're looking to buy or sell a business, don't settle for anything less than our professional, experienced business intermediaries. Business owners, when it is time to reap the rewards of your years of hard work, plan to enhance your business' value with effective pre-sale planning , market positioning and optimized deal structure. Your approach to selling your business will determine your legacy. Our passionate team of professionals and our comprehensive processes will get the job done.
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Dry Cleaners for sale in Livermore, CA
Livermore, CA
$349,000
High Growth MarTech Consulting Firm
Alameda County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,000,000
Dental Practice Management SaaS Platform
Alameda County, CA
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $200,000
Preschool Business For Sale Alameda, CA
Alameda, CA
$600,000
FranchiseUSA Ninja Challenge
Available Nationwide
$150,000
Preschool For Sale Milpitas, CA
Milpitas, CA
$850,000
Nail Salon
Contra Costa County, CA
$120,000
High Volume Nail Salon for Sale in San Jose
San Jose, CA
$250,000
Barre Studio Opportunity - Prime Location!
Redwood City, CA
$150,000
Japanese sushi restaurant for sale in San Leandro plaza
San Leandro, CA
$200,000
Super high South Indian restaurant for sale in SF mission neighborhood
San Francisco, CA
$238,000
Absentee Operated Bubble Tea Store in Alameda - Fast Casual QSR
Alameda, CA
$350,000
Successful and Long Established Vietnamese Themed Restaurant
San Jose, CA
$200,000
Reduced Purchase Price Sharpen Your Future : Saw Sharpening Business
Santa Clara County, CA
$399,000
FranchiseThe Learning Experience
Available in California
$150,000
Grocery Food Manufacturer With Valuable Proprietary Brands & Recipes
Alameda County, CA
$695,000
Profitable, Eco-Friendly Plant Dry Cleaner & Seller Finance
Santa Clara County, CA
$150,000
Flooring Contractor
Santa Clara County, CA
$998,000
Established Restaurant, $1 Million+ Sales, in Desirable Neighborhood
Oakland, CA
$175,000
FranchiseNext Day Access
Available Nationwide
$100,000
NEW PRICE -- EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY: Profitable Saw Sharpening Business
Santa Clara County, CA
$399,000
5-Day Neighborhood Café in SF, Short Hours
San Francisco, CA
$140,000
5-Day Neighborhood Café in SF, Short Hours
San Francisco, CA
$140,000
Absentee run Mediterranean restaurant for sale in Fairfield
Fairfield, CA
$150,000
Profitable Pizza Franchise
San Jose, CA
$325,000
Premium, Established Garage Door Retailer and Manufacturer
San Francisco County, CA
$5,200,000
Gorgeous & Versatile Event Space w/Fully Equipped Commercial Kitchen
Oakland, CA
$124,000
Dry Cleaners for Sale in Albany
Albany, CA
$189,000
Amy Cole Cole, M&AMI, MBA, CBI, CBB
ABI Business Sales, M&A and Valuations
Serving Alameda County, CA
Founded in 1984, ABI is one of the oldest and most highly regarded firms in California specializing in the Valuation, Sale, Merger and Acquisition of privately-held companies. ABI professionals work confidentially with each client and their advisors, to develop custom solutions designed to achieve their objectives and maximize business value. Using a time-tested system, our firm has successfully managed hundreds of transactions for small to mid-market companies across a wide-range of industries. Headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, ABI is licensed in the State of California, with nine M&A affiliates throughout the USA. The firm maintains national and global strategic alliances providing broad access to active investors and acquirers.
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Profitable Wine Shop – Steal of deal from retiring long-timers
San Francisco County, CA
$888,000
FranchiseLearningRx
Available in California
$80,000
"San Carlos" Restaurant Opportunity with Type 41 Alcohol License
San Carlos, CA
$260,000
Turnkey Opportunity, Low Overhead, Consistent Income
Vacaville, CA
$29,900
Casual Juice shop for sale in Rohnert Park near Major anchor tenant
Rohnert Park, CA
$85,000
Growing AI SaaS Customer Engagement Platform
Alameda County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $10,000
Authentic Thai Restaurant For Sale In Vallejo Near Mare Island
Vallejo, CA
$125,000
Elder Care Home 4 Sale - Walnut Creek
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Walnut Creek, CA
$1,500,000
Elderly Care Home 4 Sale - Alamo
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Alamo, CA
$1,650,000
Elderly Care Home 4 Sale - Pleasanton
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Pleasanton, CA
$1,500,000
Asian restaurant for sale in Concord plaza with parking
Concord, CA
$160,000
FranchiseMr. Appliance
Available Nationwide
$85,000
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.
