Alameda County, CA
High volume a very established popular Restaurant w Full Bar is located in the busiest street in down town. A beautiful dining room where you can eat in peace. Or you can choose to enjoy your meal...
Businesses in San Francisco Bay Area, CA For Sale
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Turn Key well-known Restaurants w/ Bar & Full liquor License 47
$169,000
Roofing & Solar Contractor + Property – $6.8M Sales / $895K DE
Alameda County, CA
A highly reputable Residential and Commercial Roofing & Solar Contractor with $6.817 million Projected Sales and $895,933 Projected DE located in Northern California is available for acquisition as a...
$2,175,000
Cash Flow: $895,933
Custom Cabinetry & Fine Woodworking Manufacturer – Northern California
Santa Clara County, CA
This well-established custom cabinetry and fine woodworking manufacturer has been serving Northern California homeowners, contractors, and designers for nearly four decades. Operating from a modern...
$1,350,000
Cash Flow: $411,801
Well-Established Shipping & Printing Franchise in San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA
This PostNet location in San Jose has a strong foundation, especially impressive given that the owners opened their doors in 2023. They’ve embraced a thoughtful, step-by-step approach to running daily...
3
$80,000
5 Juice Bars + Commercial Kitchen
Benicia, CA
A rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, multi-location 100% organic cold-pressed juice company with strong brand reputation and a fully built production infrastructure. This business...
$395,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
Profitable Easy-to-Run Bounce House Business Automated Bookings $45K
Contra Costa County, CA
Turn-key bounce house rental company with strong local brand recognition, consistent cash flow, and a fully automated online booking system, which is rare for the industry and what modern customers...
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$45,000
Cash Flow: $16,000
Established Auto Detail Shop & Office Space/Apartment
Walnut Creek, CA
Price negotiable for the right buyer. Happy to share financial info upon request! If you’re looking to step into a successful business with a strong foundation, loyal clientele, and built-in systems...
4
$165,000
National Burger Franchise For Sale
Concord, CA
Do you have what it takes to flip the perfect burger and satisfy the hunger of customers? Then don't miss out on this sizzling opportunity to become your own boss and run your own premium burger joint...
$149,000
Great Auto Repair Business Opportunity.
San Jose, CA
Established Auto Repair Business Opportunity in Prime San Jose Location This well-established auto repair shop presents an exceptional opportunity for an experienced operator or investor looking to...
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$280,000
Premium Tennis & Pickleball Lifestyle Brand: Established & Profitable
San Mateo County, CA
Business Overview Founded in 2017, this fast-growing e-commerce brand specializes in premium tennis and pickleball bags designed for women who value both beauty and performance. Renowned for smart...
3
$260,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
FranchiseWayback Burgers
Available Nationwide
We have 170+ fast casual restaurants worldwide, a testament to our commitment to training and supporting our franchisees. Franchise with Wayback Burgers today!
$250,000
See More FranchisesRestaurant – 3,200 SF, Low Rent, Flexible Conversion Opportunity
San Jose, CA
This established Ethiopian restaurant offers 3,200 sq. ft. of usable space in a high-traffic San Jose corridor surrounded by commercial buildings and steady daily foot traffic. The operation has been...
$130,000
Profitable Silicon Valley CPA Firm
Cupertino, CA
PROFITABLE SILICON VALLEY CPA FIRM - CUPERTINO, CA Established in 2017, this thriving accounting and tax practice is strategically located in Cupertino, California, serving the heart of Silicon...
2
$775,000
Cash Flow: $425,000
Highly profitable laundromat portfolio
$2,400,000
San Jose, CA
B2C Niche Professional Services
San Francisco County, CA
For over 25 years this Company has thrived as the oldest and most trusted brand in its niche industry, providing a highly successful solution to upscale Clientele. With over two decades of strong...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,100,000
Established Chinese Restaurant For Sale In SF Financial District
San Francisco, CA
Iconic Chinese Restaurant – Prime San Francisco Financial District Rare opportunity to own a well-established Chinese restaurant with 40+ years of success in San Francisco’s Financial District....
$150,000
Michael Wildeveld, CBB, CBI, CM&AP, M&AMI, CEPA
The Veld Group
Serving San Francisco County, CA
Our Real Estate Specialists, Consultants and Accountants are licensed California and Nevada Real Estate Brokers and/or Agents, with many holding top MBA degrees, CPA credentials, Juris Doctorate Degrees (CA and NV), and various other prestigious designations with the International Association of Business Brokers (IBBA), the California Association of Business Brokers (CABB), the Exit Planning Institute (EPI), athe National Association of Certified Business Valuators and Analysts (NACVA), the Alliance of Merger & Acquisition Advisors (AM&AA), the Mergers & Acquisitions Source, and the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG).
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Doors & Frames Company High Quality & Crafted for Lasting Impressions
Alameda County, CA
Business is set up to produce and install Wood and Hollow Metal doors and frames and is organized to produce large scale projects, produced in a clean and efficiently run shop. They are well equipped...
$3,500,000
Cash Flow: $1,132,761
Turn-Key $3M Prem Agency (MOTIVATED SELLER)– San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA
A rare opportunity to acquire a fully turn-key, $3 million premium insurance agency in the heart of San Jose, California. This agency delivers strong monthly cash flow, exceptional retention, loyal...
3
$299,000
Cash Flow: $120,000
Profitable Pool Service & Installation Business!
Fremont, CA
Profitable Pool Service Route – Diamond Opportunity in the Bay Area! Don’t miss this rare chance to own a well-established residential pool service, installation, & repair business with outstanding...
$240,000
Stylish skincare and makeup retail for sale in Concord CA
Concord, CA
Established K-Beauty Retail Business for Sale in Concord This modern skincare and makeup retail business specializes in popular K-beauty products and operates within the bustling Sunvalley Shopping...
2
$75,000
High Potential Body Shop at San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
Auto body and Mechanical repair shop Address : 375 Vermont Street, San Francisco, CA 94103 Phone : 415-680-5678 Contact : Dennis...
$250,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
FranchiseTwo Men and a Truck
Available in California
Movers Who Care - Own a market leading business with $3.1M Average Unit Sales
$80,000
See More FranchisesElectrical Business - Profitable In Silicon Valley - Huge Potential!
Milpitas, CA
ARC Electrical Services – Established, Scalable, and Fully Systemized Operation Asking Price: $1,300,000 - Financing Cash Price: $980,000.00 Annual Revenue: $1.5M–$1.8M (Trailing 3 Years) Location:...
$1,300,000
Cash Flow: $390,000
Successful Developer of Professional Tattoo Care Products
San Jose, CA
***COPY & PASTE this link to your browser to access NDA: https://docsend.com/view/s/ayscstn8t6d4e7sk The company develops, manufactures, and distributes a specialized line of proprietary tattoo...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $467,207
Collectible Toy Vending - A Passive Income Machine! $4.5K+ Per Month
$30,000
Santa Clara, CA
Fastest Labs of Richmond & Oakland CA
Richmond, CA
At Fastest Labs, we offer accurate and detailed drug and DNA testing services. OVERVIEW: An exciting opportunity awaits! Introducing Fastest Labs of Richmond & Oakland, a well-established and...
2
$140,000
Bar & Restaurant with Type 47 License – Excellent Lease Terms
San Pablo, CA
MS Real Estate, Inc. offers this bar and restaurant opportunity in a high-traffic area surrounded by residential and commercial buildings, providing strong local visibility and excellent potential for...
$195,000
Liquor & Food Store in Irvington District, Fremont, California 94538
Fremont, CA
MS Real Estate Inc. is pleased to present a compelling opportunity to acquire a liquor and food store business in the burgeoning Irvington district of Fremont, California. Established in 1994, this...
$179,900
13 Jamba Juice Franchise Businesses - California
Palo Alto, CA
Thirteen (13) franchise locations in California (11 in N. CA and 2 in S. CA). Weighted Adj EBITDA (Store Level): $510,865. Some leases transferable. G&A not included. Inventory not included. Cash on...
$1,700,000
Cash Flow: $510,865
Extremely Rare Freestanding Drive Thru Opportunity w/real estate
San Anselmo, CA
Exceptional opportunity to acquire a freestanding former Jack-in-the-Box restaurant currently operating as a Chinese takeout in the heart of San Anselmo, California. This well-positioned property...
5
$125,000
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...
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$199,500
Cash Flow: $65,000
Wine store, Excellent SF East Bay Location
Walnut Creek, CA
Well established wine store which has retain as well as an event space. Presently they have approximately 740 wine members who purchase regularly. Plenty of opportunity to expand and grow. Must See!...
$398,000
EBITDA: $120,000
FranchiseThe Little Gym Child Fitness
Available Nationwide
The Little Gym is the world’s premier enrichment and physical development center for children ages 4 months to 12 years. Backed by decades of success and a globally recognized brand, The Little Gym franchise empowers owners to help kids build confidence, motor skills, and social-emotional strength through movement-based learning and gymnastics. With a loyal customer base, multiple revenue streams, and comprehensive support, franchisees are well-equipped to grow a meaningful business that positively impacts lives.
$100,000
See More FranchisesEstablished Automotive Repair Franchise in Contra Costa County, CA
Antioch, CA
A rare opportunity to purchase a successful Automotive Repair franchise in Contra Costa County, California. The 2024 revenues exceeded $847,000 and the owner benefit was over $93,000. This established...
$199,999
Cash Flow: $93,419
Five Day Sandwich Shop -- Short Hours -- Long Lease
San Jose, CA
This sandwich shop, located on the ground floor of an office building in a major office park in San Jose, has been serving breakfasts, a variety of coffee drinks, sandwiches, salads and occasional hot...
$98,000
Cash Flow: $25,380
Absentee, SBA-Ready Business with Real Estate,
$1,150,000
Contra Costa County, CA
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
Top Bay Area Personal Injury Law Firm for Sale
San Francisco County, CA
An exceptional opportunity for an experienced personal injury attorney, or firm, to acquire one of the top personal injury firms in Northern California. The law firm is a thriving, turnkey long...
$6,062,649
FranchiseSir Grout
Available in California
Average Gross Revenue of $572,394!* Own the #1 Ranked Tile and Grout Cleaning Business by Entrepreneur Magazine.
$70,000
See More FranchisesOrangetheory San Jose Area Studio
Santa Clara County, CA
At Orangetheory Fitness, we set both our members and franchise partners up for success. Our workout is scientifically proven to produce results, our tried-and-true development track record is evidence...
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$1,100,000
EBITDA: $274,000
Profitable Utility SaaS Platform
Alameda County, CA
This profitable SaaS platform powers energy insights to residential customers driving home energy solutions in decarbonization. Built over 10+ years and deployed across a largest utility provider,...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $400,000
Shoe Repair Shop
Contra Costa County, CA
$55,000 Net Profit Retail Shoe Store & Repair Shop|Semi-Absentee|Established 38 Years Located in a busy shopping center featuring major anchor stores and excellent visibility from the main road. The...
$20,000
Mission Foods Route For Sale Napa CA- $90,000
Napa, CA
Mission Foods Route For Sale Napa CA- $90,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #MissionRoute #MissionFoodsRoute #Mission #Flatbread #TortillaChips #Wraps...
$90,000
Cash Flow: $83,697
High-Growth Drug & DNA Testing Franchise | Ideal CA Territories
Marin County, CA
Own two fully equipped Fastest Labs franchise locations serving Solano/Napa, and Marin Counties. Thriving Northern California market with consistent demand for drug, alcohol, and DNA testing. These...
$40,000
Jim Pate
Restaurant Realty Company
Serving Contra Costa County, CA
Restaurant Realty Company was founded by Steven D. Zimmerman in the San Francisco Bay Area in 1996. Since inception the company has developed into the largest California restaurant brokerage specializing in sales, acquisitions and leasing of restaurants, bars, nightclubs and related commercial buildings with local representation in the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego markets. Restaurant Realty’s brokers and agents are well versed in conducting deals with independent restaurant owners, landlords, buyers, and lessees of businesses and real estate, as well as larger ownership groups and buyers of multi-unit operations, franchises and chains. Restaurant Realty’s current brokers and agents have had great success completing transactions with over 3,400 clients, selling/leasing over 1,700 restaurant, bar and/or nightclub businesses, nearly 80 related commercial buildings sold, representing over 3.5 Million square feet of commercial space leased and over 8,000 valuations completed.
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High Volume Asian fusion restaurant for sale in Fremont large mall
Fremont, CA
Asian fusion restaurant for sale in Fremont large strip mall with plenty of parking. There outdoor patio for more seating. Average gross income a month is $85,000-$90,000. Lease amount is $19,670...
$299,000
Well established propular Liquor store
San Francisco, CA
Prime location on very busy street. seller claims current sales are 70K/mo with a robust margin. Lease is for 5+5+5 rent - 5500/mo Store size - 2500SF Open M-S 10 AM - 11 PM DISCLAIMER: The...
$600,000
Multi-Revenue Stream Business Brokerage - Lucrative Opportunity
$95,000
Marin County, CA
Home Health Agency in San Francisco Bay Area for Sale
Santa Clara, CA
California Home Health Agency License # 550007846 Willow Pathway Home Healthcare is a CA-licensed home health agency based in the San Francisco Bay Area, providing patients post-acute care and...
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$350,000
Flourishing restaurant in Berkeley mkt
Alameda County, CA
Famous restaurant with gross sales $634,528 in 2024. Size: 2500 plus seating outside Total seating - 100 (In and out) Rent- 6,498/mo including NNN Lease - 5 plus 5 years Current lease ending - May...
$475,000
FranchiseRock N Roll Sushi
Available Nationwide
America’s only rock-themed sushi franchise where guests can Dine Out Loud. Bold flavors, approachable concept, and strong unit economics. Sushi, amplified.
$200,000
See More Franchises17 YEAR Retail Business for Sale
Brentwood, CA
Casual City Pro is a well-established retail clothing store located in Brentwood, CA, serving the community for over 17 years. The store has built a strong, loyal customer base and is known for its...
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$100,000
Cash Flow: $72,000
Variety established gift shop
San Francisco County, CA
Great opportunity to own an established retail business gift shop at Grant Avenue, the street with the most foot traffic for tourist and local people. (cross street, Pine Street). This prime location...
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$75,000
Cash Flow: $300,000
High Traffic - Busy location for Acupuncture
San Jose, CA
Acupuncture practice with growth potential. Virtually turn-key. Great location The business has built a solid reputation in the acupuncture community appealing to people interested in alternatives to...
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$150,000
Technology Retail/Repair Business in Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors of Fremont DRE# 02194963 presents: This is an independently operated technology repair and services business based in Santa Clara County. For over 15 years, it has...
$425,000
Cash Flow: $190,608
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
***Offer Pending***IT Services & Managed Service Provider
Alameda County, CA
IT services and Managed Service Provider (MSP) $734,615 Revenue, $253,652 Discretionary Earnings is available for acquisition. The business is offered at $735,000 and is pre-approved with SBA...
$735,000
Cash Flow: $253,652
Nationally Recognized Fitness Franchise Available for sale!
Solano County, CA
This established and highly rated fitness franchise offers a rare opportunity to acquire a turnkey, absentee-owned business with strong cash flow and national brand backing. Located in a busy retail...
$225,000
EBITDA: $141,201
Ice Cream Shop for Sale
Fremont, CA
Cauldron Ice Cream Franchise for Sale – Turnkey Opportunity in Prime Location Step into a well-established Cauldron Ice Cream franchise — a brand known for its signature puffle cones, artisan ice...
$160,000
Established Restaurant – Strong Net, Not Chef-Dependent
Fremont, CA
? Turnkey Restaurant for Sale – Fremont, CA (Main Road Location) ? A rare opportunity to take over a fully equipped, profitable restaurant located on a busy main road in Fremont with excellent...
$450,000
Cash Flow: $240,000
FranchiseAllegra Marketing Print Mail
Available Nationwide
Join the Allegra network, a leader in the marketing and print industry since 1977. Our business-to-business model offers turnkey opportunities with limitless revenue streams.
$100,000
See More FranchisesBuy 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.
