Richmond, CA
MS Real Estate Inc. presents a reputable auto repair and smog shop deeply rooted in the vibrant Richmond, California, neighborhood. With a robust presence in the community, this well-established...
Businesses in San Francisco Bay Area, CA For Sale
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Automotive Service & Repair, Official Smog & Brake Inspection Center
$549,000
Profitable Fast Casual Restaurant in East Bay
San Leandro, CA
This fast casual restaurant has been a staple in the East Bay for 9 years, boasting steady growth and consistent profitability. Designed for absentee ownership, it's ideal for an investor seeking a...
$188,888
Cash Flow: $94,500
Smog & Repair Station with In Ground Dyno
Campbell, CA
Established for over 30 years, this fully licensed Smog & Auto Repair Shop is a trusted name in the community, offering top-tier automotive services in an affluent neighborhood. The shop features four...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $93,971
Established Sign Business In An Amazing Area For Sale
Alameda County, CA
Sign fabrication, sales and installation. Given the rapid expansion of the East Bay area, I was looking to be involved in a business that would be able to capitalize on the extensive growth. With new...
$274,000
Cash Flow: $20,000
Busy NorCal Comprehensive At Home Veterinary Services
San Ramon, CA
The Company provides comprehensive veterinary services directly to clients' homes, underscoring its commitment to pet health and customer convenience. Specializing in a wide range of services from...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $332,531
Exclusive Midas / SpeeDee Co-brand Auto Repair Franchise For Sale
San Jose, CA
Explore the lucrative opportunity of acquiring this newly-enhanced Midas / SpeeDee Co-branded shop strategically situated along the bustling Monterey Highway in San Jose. With its freshly painted...
$150,000
Patented US Based World Leader Iris Recognition Tech
San Jose, CA
Our client is a world leader in iris recognition technology with a large production capacity based in USA. They are a multinational corporation with a robust track record of selling its best-selling,...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $9,280
San Jose: Liquor Store for sale
San Jose, CA
$665,000
Window & Door Business For Sale- Very Profitable for over 25 years!
Walnut Creek, CA
$2,000,000
Lucrative Cocktail Bar – #1 Hot Spot in San Lorenzo – Absentee Owner
San Lorenzo, CA
$275,000
FranchiseNetwork in Action
Available in California
$50,000
13 FedEx Ground Routes - San Leandro, CA - Vehicle Financing
San Leandro, CA
$1,400,000
12 FedEx Ground Routes - Fairfield, CA - Vehicle Financing
Fairfield, CA
$1,400,000
Highly Reputable Residential & Commercial Construction
$1,675,000
El Cerrito, CA
Napa Valley, California – Optometry Practice for Sale
Napa County, CA
$750,000
Custom Apparel Production & Sewing Contractors
Alameda County, CA
$250,000
RAVI JAGTIANI
Ravi Jagtiani / Jagtiani Group with Intero Commercial
Serving Alameda County, CA
In the Real Estate Industry since many years, having sold many types of businesses and being the top agent in the Child Care business in California.
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Boba tea and dessert shop for sale in SF Dogpatch neighborhood
San Francisco, CA
$48,000
The Pet Grooming salon in East Bay
Alameda County, CA
$351,939
Restaurant and Full Bar with Large Patio in Sebastopol for Sale
Sebastopol, CA
$495,000
13 FedEx Ground Routes - San Leandro, CA - Highly Profitable
San Leandro, CA
$1,600,000
Boba tea and Desserts shop for sale in San Jose near Costco
San Jose, CA
$168,000
FranchiseThe Little Gym Child Fitness
Available Nationwide
$100,000
For Sale: Liquor Store - Busy Location, Lotto And ATM
Antioch, CA
$1,599,000
Coin Laundry For Sale in Oakland - Alameda County
Oakland, CA
$135,000
Drainage Contractors
$1,191,000
Marin County, CA
Turnkey Auto Body Paint Supply Business
San Mateo County, CA
$749,000
Liquor Store – Alameda County
Alameda County, CA
$339,999
Commercial Electric Company-Sonoma County
Sonoma County, CA
$1,300,000
35 years established sushi restaurant for sale in SF Inner Sunset
San Francisco, CA
$150,000
Popular Restaurant in Down Town Marin
San Rafael, CA
$299,000
Near UC Campus a Franchise Boba Location
Berkeley, CA
$125,000
Franchise Boba Location near UC Campus
Berkeley, CA
$125,000
FranchiseSignarama
Available Nationwide
$60,000
Auto Repair & Body Shop
Alameda County, CA
$260,000
Profitable Event Space + Plant Rental Business + (optional) Plant Shop
San Jose, CA
$15,000
Great Lifestyle Business
$180,000
San Francisco, CA
Successful Massage Practice
San Francisco, CA
$499,000
Upscale Fitness & Wellness Studio with Advanced Health Services
San Francisco County, CA
$5,495,000
FranchiseAnchor Bar
Available Nationwide
$350,000
Auto Service & Tire Shop
Marin County, CA
$150,000
Luxury Residential Design Studio Serving Elite Clients
San Francisco County, CA
$575,000
8 FedEx Ground Routes, Hayward CA
Hayward, CA
$925,000
Best Corner location W/ a water fountain on the Patio type 47 Liquor
Pleasanton, CA
$388,000
15 FedEx Ground Routes - Hayward, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Hayward, CA
$1,200,000
Jim Pate
Restaurant Realty Company
Serving Alameda 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 3,200 clients, selling/leasing over 1,600 restaurant, bar and/or nightclub businesses, nearly 75 related commercial buildings sold, representing over 3 Million square feet of commercial space leased and over 7,500 valuations completed.
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Profitable gas station - Easy Operation
Union City, CA
$750,000
Stylish Breakfast Cafe for Sale | $275,000
Alameda County, CA
$275,000
High-Traffic Sunnyvale Tea Shop - Type 1 Hood + Low Rent
$248,000
Sunnyvale, CA
Turnkey Cat & Dog Grooming Spa — New Build-Out, 925 SF, Easy Lease
Milpitas, CA
$98,888
Fully operational Metal Finishing Business
Santa Clara, CA
$1,300,000
FranchiseSchool of Rock
Available in California
$150,000
GREAT OPPORTUNITY to Own a Healthy Cereal Food Products Company!
Sonoma County, CA
$750,000
Restaurant with Type 47 Liquor License For Sale in Walnut Creek
Walnut Creek, CA
$179,000
Design-Build Home Remodeling Firm SF Bay Area, 10% Annual Growth
Contra Costa County, CA
$3,950,000
Spinal Implant Company for Sale
Contra Costa County, CA
$2,750,000
Turn Key Restaurant in the busy plaza
Contra Costa County, CA
$69,000
Boba tea and snack shop for sale in Cupertino with full kitchen
Cupertino, CA
$278,000
Absentee run Ramen restaurant for sale in SF edge of Chinatown
San Francisco, CA
$160,000
A fully equipped Chinese restaurant in an upscale area
Palo Alto, CA
$125,000
Five Day Sandwich Shop -- Short Hours -- Long Lease
San Jose, CA
$98,000
FranchiseBlue Coast Savings Consultants
Available in California
$23,900
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.
