Richmond, CA
PROFITABLE CONVENIENCE STORE - PRIME RICHMOND LOCATION Established convenience store operating since 1991, strategically positioned adjacent to Richmond High School in Richmond, CA. This...
Businesses in San Francisco Bay Area, CA For Sale
Local Info
Profitable Convenient Market Available Premium Location
5
$399,000
Subway Sandwich Franchise Exclusive Listing – Santa Rosa, CA
Santa Rosa, CA
MS Real Estate is pleased to announce the exclusive listing of a Subway® restaurant franchise in Santa Rosa, California.This profitable business opportunity offers an established operation in a prime...
$139,900
Tired of corporate life—or ready for a meaningful second chapter?
Oakland, CA
Ideal for a hands-on owner-operator, this opportunity is well suited for someone passionate about wine, spirits, specialty foods, and community-focused retail. It’s a great fit for a professional...
2
$650,000
Cash Flow: $60,000
Exceptional Tanning Salon Featuring 18 Rooms
Concord, CA
This exceptionally modern tanning salon offers premium UV and sunless tanning services designed to deliver a flawless, natural-looking glow year-round. Their clean, relaxing environment features...
$600,000
Absentee run Pizza and pasta restaurant for sale in Emeryville
Emeryville, CA
Established Italian restaurant specializing in authentic wood-fired pizzas and traditional pasta dishes, strategically positioned in Emeryville with proven financial performance exceeding $1,000,000...
$195,000
Iconic Bar & Restaurant, Established Over Two Decades | Type 47 ABC
Milpitas, CA
MS Real Estate Inc. presents a restaurant sale opportunity located in Milpitas, California. Established over two decades ago, this fully built-out restaurant offers substantial infrastructure in place...
$349,900
Fremont High Traffic Location
Fremont, CA
Best location in Fremont full set hot pot restaurant equipment full kitchen walk in cooler freezer and hood...
4
$500,000
5 Day Deli In Industrial/commercial Park
Alameda County, CA
5-day deli located in a multi-tenant industrial park area in Alameda County. Base rent is $4018.+/- monthly with 5-year lease expiring in 2026 with options. Two ADA bathrooms inside. Seating for 40...
$49,500
EBITDA: $18,076
Great Salon with almost 1 Million in Equipment and Lease Improvements!
San Jose, CA
Price reduction! Seller is motivated. SELLER FINANCING with 100K minimum down. This is a timeless salon and nails of close to 1 million in Sales and 1 million spent on equipment and lease hold...
$299,000
Profitable AI Focused Technology Services Company
Alameda County, CA
This AI focused Technology services company is helping clients build, and improve their software and digital tools using artificial intelligence, machine learning, cloud platforms, and modern software...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $550,000
FranchiseFitness Together
Available Nationwide
Premier one-on-one training studio with individualized programs, long-term client relationships, strong revenue streams, and franchise support.
$150,000
Established Cafe | Açaí Bowls | Smoothies | Wraps in Prime Location!
Mountain View, CA
ESTABLISHED FRANCHISE CAFE - PRIME MOUNTAIN VIEW LOCATION Well-established superfood cafe franchise operating since 2018 in a high-traffic Mountain View location. This turnkey operation specializes in...
6
$199,000
Turn-Key Fastest Labs Territories - Richmond & Oakland, CA
Richmond, CA
## **Turnkey B2B Franchise: 2 Exclusive Territories (Richmond & Oakland)** **High-Margin, Low-Overhead Model | Recession-Resistant Industry** **At a Glance:** * **Territories:** 2 Exclusive Zones...
2
$70,000
Turnkey East Bay Area Bakery Cafe with Strong Wedding Cake Business
$400,000
Alameda County, CA
Fully Remodeled Beauty Salon – San Jose/Campbell
Campbell, CA
Whether you are an established salon owner looking to expand your business, or a new owner ready to step into a proven setup, this location offers an excellent opportunity. The salon is supported by...
3
$45,000
European Beauty/Nail Salon for Sale
Lafayette, CA
European Beauty/Nail Salon, Dynamic Nails, based in Lafayette, in business for 45 years and their Owner is now retiring and looking to sell the business. Highlights: - Long-standing, well reputed...
6
$40,000
Regina Fisher
Sierra Bay Partners
Serving Alameda County, CA
Sierra Bay Partners is a collective of seasoned M&A and strategy professionals guiding owners of small and mid-sized companies through complex transitions. We provide tailored strategies, clear market insight, and hands-on support throughout the entire transaction process—from preparing the business for market to negotiating with qualified buyers and driving the deal to a successful closing. Known for our personalized service and strong track record of successful outcomes, we deliver an advisory experience built around the specific needs and goals of each client. With more than 70% of M&A deals failing, our mission is simple: ensure our clients are the exception. Sierra Bay Partners maintains absolute confidentiality and discretion throughout the selling process, and we strive to uphold the highest level of professionalism and integrity in every engagement. Versatile, accomplished, and deeply committed to our clients’ success, we provide the expertise and execution required to elevate your business and achieve the best possible outcome.
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Turn Key Shabu Restaurant – Prime SSF Location – High Volume
South San Francisco, CA
Location: San Francisco Bay Area (Exact location disclosed upon NDA) Asking Price: $350,000 (Business Sale) Gross Revenue: Approx. $1,000,000 Rent: $14,000/month (including NNN) Size: 3,200 sq. ft....
$350,000
Exclusive Clause Sichuan Fusion in Richmond Plaza
Richmond, CA
A well-established and highly rated Sichuan fusion restaurant is now available for sale. Located in the bustling Pacific East Mall in Richmond, CA, this restaurant benefits from high foot traffic,...
$360,000
Cash Flow: $120,000
Boba Tea and Snack Shop in SF
San Francisco, CA
Turnkey Café/Restaurant with Full Kitchen – Strong Lease – Near Major College Location: San Francisco (High Traffic Area near CCSF) Asking Price: $150,000 Gross Revenue (2024): $400,000 Rent:...
$150,000
Top Crumbl Cookies Franchise – East Bay | Proven Brand, Growth Upside
Vallejo, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a highly recognized, top-performing dessert franchise in the East Bay backed by one of the most viral food brands in the country. This established Crumbl Cookie location...
$250,000
Cash Flow: $98,411
Highly Visible Remodeled Restaurant/Bar in Downtown Walnut Creek
Contra Costa County, CA
Highly Visible Remodeled Restaurant/Bar in Downtown Walnut Creek with Lots of Upside RRC#5216 Asking Price: Offered at $335,000 Location: Contra Costa County Annual Revenue: $941,388 Annual Cash Flow:...
$335,000
FranchiseMobiledumps
Available Nationwide
Low Stress, Home Based. MobileDumps is the dumpster rental alternative suited to fit the needs of both residential and commercial customers. Now at 31 locations nationwide.
$60,000
First Kinkos In North America!!
Menlo Park, CA
- Turnkey mailbox and ship center business that has a high rate of rented mailboxes, authorized ship center for Fedex, UPS, USPS and DHL. - Prime location with low monthly lease. - Partnerships with...
6
$199,500
Cash Flow: $65,000
CEO Life - An Exclusive Club for Leaders - San Francisco, CA
San Francisco, CA
High Margin, Recurring Revenue, Global Scalability. High-End Business Networking Club - Established Chapter for Sale. This is your opportunity to step into ownership of an established chapter of CEO...
2
$1,000,000
EBITDA: $376,992
Upscale Established Salon with Loyal Clientele and Employees
$1,499,000
Marin County, CA
Established Japanese Restaurant
Oakland, CA
Established Japanese Restaurant presents a compelling acquisition opportunity in Oakland. This well-positioned culinary establishment operates from a strategically located commercial space on a...
$198,000
High-Growth Gutters Services Franchise | $1.35M Rev | Semi-Absentee
Contra Costa County, CA
This growing gutter services business operates in Alameda County, California and is part of a well-established national franchise within the recession-resilient home services sector. The company...
$600,000
Cash Flow: $162,890
Established Senior Care Business in San Fransisco/ Bay Area
Larkspur, CA
This is an exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established, fully staffed senior care operation in two of the most desirable and high-demand markets in Northern California. Serving Marin and...
$224,000
EBITDA: $93,768
Retro Diner offered with Property - San Francisco
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Francisco, CA
Description: This iconic restaurant is offered with Property. Located in San Francisco's Richmond District, this is a beloved neighborhood diner that has been serving classic American fare since 1959....
$1,450,000
Cash Flow: $215,000
Profitable Convenient Market Available Premium Location
Richmond, CA
$650k Yearly In Revenue + 5% Growth PROFITABLE CONVENIENCE STORE - PRIME LOCATION Established convenience store operating since 1991, strategically positioned adjacent to Richmond High School in...
6
$399,000
Roofing & Solar Contractor + Property – $6.8M Sales / $956K DE
Alameda County, CA
A highly reputable Residential and Commercial Roofing & Solar Contractor with $6.893 million 2025 Sales and $956,909 2025 DE located in Northern California is available for acquisition as a combined...
$2,500,000
Cash Flow: $956,909
Well Established Junk Hauling business
Petaluma, CA
A fantastic opportunity awaits a motivated buyer to acquire a well-established junk removal and recycling business in the desirable Sonoma, California market. Opened over a decade ago, this business...
$331,000
FranchiseCharleys Philly Steaks & Wings
Available in California
With an AUV of $958,680* for strip center locations, and a Highly differentiated product, Charley’s is stronger than ever before! Over 50% of our franchises have developed multi-units! 780 locations and we’re not slowing down anytime soon!
$200,000
Assisted Stretching Studio
Pleasanton, CA
StretchVibe Pleasanton is a rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational, modern assisted-stretch therapy studio in one of the Bay Area’s most desirable and affluent communities. Located in...
3
$50,000
Cash Flow: $35,000
Established Pet Grooming & Boarding Business – Since 1983
Brentwood, CA
Busy, fully turn-key pet grooming and boarding facility available in Contra Costa County, Northern California. Established since 1983, this award-winning, certified salon benefits from decades of...
6
$269,900
Cash Flow: $165,000
Oakland - Vietnamese Restaurant for Sale
$65,000
Oakland, CA
Profitable Gutters Franchise For Sale
Alameda County, CA
Established gutters franchise in Alameda County, CA offering exceptional hands-off investment opportunity. This turnkey operation generates $1.29M in annual revenue with $106K in seller's...
$600,000
Cash Flow: $106,027
Beautiful, Fully Equipped Nail Salon for Sale
Hayward, CA
A beautifully designed, fully equipped nail salon located in a highly convenient area of Hayward, CA, near a freeway exit and a central shopping area outside the mall. The salon offers excellent...
3
$250,000
FranchiseThe Tox
Available in California
The Tox offers lymphatic and digestive body sculpting, revolutionizing wellness by replacing the typical feel-good massage.
$200,000
Auto Salvage And Recycling
Alameda County, CA
About 1.5 acre yard, office building and front parking lot, in east bay tri city area. business established over 30 years. Inventory includes vintage Mercedes Benz, BMW, Porsche, Jaguar, Volvo and VW...
3
$1,400,000
Absentee-Run, Newly Built Laundromat | East SF Bay Area | 5.9× NOI
Contra Costa County, CA
This offering represents a high-quality, absentee-run laundromat located in the East San Francisco Bay Area of Northern California. The business was intentionally designed and built as a...
$2,500,000
EBITDA: $421,367
Turnkey Japanese Restaurant in Prime Downtown San Francisco Location
San Francisco, CA
Turnkey Japanese restaurant located at 614 Pine Street in a prime downtown San Francisco location, benefiting from strong foot traffic from office workers, residents, and tourists. Rock Japanese...
6
$120,000
SBA Pre-Approved For Owner Operator - Three Location Restaurant
Sonoma County, CA
SBA Pre-Approved For Owner Operator - Three Location Breakfast Lunch Restaurant Chain For Sale! Profitable With Strong SDE RRC# 5149 Asking Price: Offered at $675,000 Location: Sonoma County Location...
$675,000
Established Pizza Restaurant | Prime Downtown Location.
Santa Clara County, CA
Well-established independent pizza restaurant for sale in Santa Clara County, CA, in the heart of a busy downtown food court area. The business was originally established in 2005, and the current...
$295,000
Juan-Carlos Bustillos
Exit Realty Keystone
Serving Alameda County, CA
I speak Spanish fluently
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High Net High Volume NorCal Smog Test Station
San Francisco, CA
The Company is a family-owned vehicle emissions testing service serving its local community for over a decade. This is a high throughput, high volume location as over the past five years, they have...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,025,093
Boutique Gluten-Free Café With a Loyal Following & Distinct Brand
Fremont, CA
Forest & Flour is a beloved boutique, allergy-friendly café and bakery known for its high-quality recipes, warm atmosphere, and loyal customer community. Located in the Bay Area, the business offers a...
6
$473,500
EBITDA: $63,940
Newly Built-out Boutique Wine & Cheese Specialty Store
$200,000
San Francisco, CA
Award-Winning Houseplant & Gift Boutique in Historic Downtown Petaluma
Petaluma, CA
Award-Winning Houseplant & Gift Boutique in Historic Downtown Petaluma Established in 2017, this profitable retail boutique specializes in houseplants and unique home décor in a prime downtown...
6
$110,000
Cash Flow: $40,920
Real Estate Photography, Automated Virtual Tour and SaaS Business
Alameda County, CA
This thriving and innovative real estate photography and SaaS business offers a comprehensive suite of solutions tailored to the modern real estate media industry. Founded in 2010, the company and...
6
$450,000
Cash Flow: $135,000
FranchiseAll County Property Management
Available Nationwide
Leading Residential Property Management Franchise Seeking Like Minded Candidates. We provide an opportunity in Property Mgmt for those seeking a residual income and the lifestyle that accompanies it.
$75,000
Business, Leasehold, FF&E in Sts Helena, CA - For Sale
St. Helena, CA
An exceptional opportunity to acquire the business, lease, and improvements of Boba & More, ideally located in the heart of downtown St. Helena along Main Street’s premier retail corridor. The...
$130,000
Mimosa's of Willow Glen
San Jose, CA
Mimosas of Willow Glen is a well-established breakfast, brunch, and mimosas destination in the heart of Willow Glenwith a loyal neighborhood following. Known as a local go-to spot, the restaurant...
6
$699,000
Promotional, Printing & Marketing Business
Contra Costa County, CA
This is a fantastic opportunity to buy a well established B2B print, promotional, large format and marketing business in Contra Costa County. With a solid foundation and a robust client base, this...
$225,000
Established Shuttle & Transportation Business | Bay Area | Since 2005
Marin County, CA
Established Shuttle & Transportation Business for Sale | Bay Area | Since 2005 Looking for a proven, income-producing transportation business in Northern California? This well-established Bay Area...
$292,000
Profitable Water Purification & Supply Store | $160,000 Cash Flow
Santa Clara County, CA
Over $160,000 Owner Cash Flow | Only 48 Hours/Week | Santa Clara County, CA Asking Price: $398,000 Down Payment Required: $300,000 Seller Financing: Seller will carry the balance for a qualified buyer...
$398,000
Cash Flow: $160,000
Patent-Pending Indoor Tanning Product with No Direct Competition
San Rafael, CA
Tanshon (a name combining “tan” and “cushion”) offers a turnkey opportunity centered around a novel, first-to-market indoor tanning bed cushion. The product addresses a long-ignored gap in tanning bed...
6
$350,000
Established Franchise Sandwich Shop – 27 Years – Prime Shopping Center
Pittsburg, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a long-established franchise sandwich business located in a busy, high-traffic shopping center in Contra Costa County. This business has been serving the community for 27...
$229,000
Cash Flowing Corporate Rental Business - Bay Area, CA
San Mateo County, CA
***BOOKINGS INTO 2025*** Welcome to our thriving business offering three arbitrage rental properties nestled in the heart of Belmont, CA. These 3 meticulously curated units boast a combination of...
5
$178,000
Fully Equiped Cafe in Walnut Creek Downtown
Walnut Creek, CA
Take over a fully operational, turnkey café located in a high-traffic destination. Boasting a charming ambiance, this business is perfectly situated near major anchors, including JPMorgan Financial...
2
$100,000
FranchiseThe Camp Transformation Center
Available in California
Transform lives while building a profitable fitness business with the nation’s only weight loss–focused franchise.
$105,000
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.
