Oakland, CA
Proven business model in the distribution segment. Distinct competitive advantage by offering customers better availability, higher quality product at a competitive price. Proprietary software system...
Businesses in San Francisco Bay Area, CA For Sale
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B2B Wholesale Distribution Business - Oakland, CA
$695,000
San Francisco, CA - ATM route for sale
San Francisco, CA
7 ATM Locations in the San Francisco, CA area - all high-end Hotels, one shopping mall - making $12,000/yr NET (outside of Gas and time) for sale for $20,898 Buyer must join ACFN ATM franchise...
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$20,898
Cash Flow: $12,000
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
Sandwich Shop in Prime Downtown Location
Santa Clara County, CA
$198,000
San Jose: Liquor Store for sale
San Jose, CA
$665,000
Absentee Run Very Nice Salon in Excellent Location!
San Jose, CA
$600,000
Turnkey Auto Body Paint Supply Business
San Mateo County, CA
$649,000
A Beloved Neighborhood Sushi Destination Since 199
San Francisco, CA
$180,000
A Beloved Neighborhood Sushi Destination Since 1999
San Francisco, CA
$180,000
Ecommerce and Micro Manufacturer Assets
Pleasanton, CA
$75,000
FranchiseShelfGenie
Available Nationwide
$50,000
9 FedEx Ground Routes, Fairfield CA
Fairfield, CA
$1,224,000
Hookah Lounge business for sale in Concord
Concord, CA
$220,000
Established Business Brokerage Territory – Prime Market
$95,000
Alameda County, CA
A well designed Restaurant /WINE Br in the Heart of Gilroy Downtown
Gilroy, CA
$250,000
Established Remodeling Contractor with 20+ Years Experience
San Francisco, CA
$965,000
Manjit Singh
MS Real Estate Inc
Serving Alameda County, CA
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Delicious Sandwich shop with kitchen for sale in San Jose plaza
San Jose, CA
$268,000
Profitable Test Equipment Repair & Sales
Menlo Park, CA
$675,000
Profitable Physical Therapy Practice in San Jose
San Jose, CA
$1,100,000
Your Concept Your Opportunity
San Mateo County, CA
$750,000
Beauty Spa Franchise and 2 Stores in South BayA beauty spa franchisor
Menlo Park, CA
$95,000
FranchiseHOODZ
Available Nationwide
$100,000
Beauty Spa Franchise and 2 Stores in South Bay
Cupertino, CA
$3,500,000
Profitable Window Covering Business in South Bay
Mountain View, CA
$250,000
Tremendous Location Coffee Shop
$115,000
Alameda, CA
Taiwanese restaurant for sale in Downtown San Mateo
San Mateo, CA
$268,000
transport business (LLC) for sale.
Fremont, CA
$85,000
Established Lash Extension Business – 10 Years – Turnkey Operation
Alameda, CA
$15,000
Exceptional turnkey cannabis cultivation facility
Antioch, CA
$2,400,000
Senior Care – Turnkey, Fully Staffed, $194K Sde – Great Price!
Marin County, CA
$595,000
Tree Removal Company - Profitable Residential & Commercial Business
Sonoma, CA
$795,000
Japanese Restaurant in San Francisco!
San Francisco, CA
$100,000
FranchiseAll County Property Management
Available Nationwide
$75,000
Premium Tactical Gear Built for Indoor Training Excellence
San Francisco County, CA
$325,000
Turnkey Mobile Food & Catering Concepts - Profitable
San Francisco County, CA
$1,650,000
Farmers Agency For Sale
$270,000
Solano County, CA
Profitable Highway Diner Opportunity | High Traffic Location
Sonoma County, CA
$435,000
Absentee run Branded boba tea shop for sale in Cupertino near Apple
Cupertino, CA
$168,000
FranchiseWRAP SANDWICH COMPANY
Available Nationwide
$150,000
Established Vietnamese restaurant for sale in SF Outer Richmond
San Francisco, CA
$120,000
Chinese restaurant with a long hood and 41 liquor license
San Leandro, CA
$189,000
Chinese restaurant with a long hood
Milpitas, CA
$150,000
Restaurant with a 32 feet hood
Union City, CA
$225,000
Restaurant with a good atmosphere
Milpitas, CA
$188,000
Warren Morten
Bear Down Brokerage, Inc.
Serving San Francisco County, CA
A curated team of professionals that can help you make the right decisions in buying or selling your business. We help sellers tighten and improve their business for a higher sale value, and help buyers identify and purchase undervalued businesses.
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Farmers Agency For Sale
Daly City, CA
$525,000
Absentee owner/Great location
Pleasanton, CA
$180,000
Well Established-Profitable-High End-Retail Spirits Business
$889,000
San Francisco, CA
Thriving Dog Grooming Spa with Loyal Clientele
San Mateo, CA
$120,000
Upscale Established Salon with Loyal Clientele and Employees
Mill Valley, CA
$1,499,000
FranchiseMilliCare
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Smoke Shop
Santa Clara County, CA
$195,000
Simple Coin Laundry For Sale on Major Street in Oakland
Oakland, CA
$160,000
Sushi & Japanese Restaurant-Desirable Location-Very Low Rent-SBA Loan
San Francisco, CA
$1,500,000
San Mateo CA CPA Practice for Sale
San Mateo County, CA
$375,000
Profitable Long-Established Barbershop (Prime Location – Low Rent)
Santa Rosa, CA
$28,000
Turnkey Restaurant+Boba Shop for Sale in Millbrae
Millbrae, CA
$248,000
Virtual San Francisco Bay Area CA CPA Practice for sale - after 4/15
San Francisco, CA
$1,200,000
Eastbay Nightclub For Sale. Rare ABC Type 90- Music Venue & License
Alameda County, CA
$375,000
Sushi and Japanese Restaurant-Outdoor Seating
Santa Clara County, CA
$56,000
FranchiseMolly Maid
Available Nationwide
$50,000
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.
