San Rafael, CA
$225,000
Businesses in San Francisco Bay Area, CA For Sale
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Successful Acupuncture Clinic and Herb Store For Sale
Prime Peninsula Restaurant With Full Bar & Enclosed Patio
San Mateo County, CA
$369,000
Fully operational Metal Finishing Business
Santa Clara, CA
$1,300,000
Beautiful turn-key Pho Restaurant in Campbell $225,000
Campbell, CA
$225,000
Established day spa and wellness center in napa valley
Napa County, CA
$180,000
Sushi Restaurant with 47 Hard liquor lic, patio, and reasonable rent
Pleasanton, CA
$350,000
Latin Restaurant in Prime location
Pleasant Hill, CA
$380,000
Private Utility Locating Division
Livermore, CA
$100,000
Modern W/ full kitchen type 1 hood Beer & Wine in Busy Area Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
$90,000
9 FedEx Ground Routes, San Francisco CA
South San Francisco, CA
$1,079,000
FranchiseGriswold
Available in California
$50,000
$180,000 NET- Profitable Turn-Key Asian Restaurant in San Mateo County
San Mateo County, CA
$290,000
Mexican Restaurant Great Location
Sunnyvale, CA
$350,000
Soundproofing Design, Consultation and Installation
$750,000
San Francisco, CA
Union Square Restaurant for Sale
San Francisco, CA
$388,000
Marketing & Automation Company Real Estate & Mortgage - 1X EBITDA
San Jose, CA
$330,000
Steve Sharp, CBB, CBI
Sharp Business Brokers
Serving Alameda County, CA
Sharp Business Brokers is a full-service business brokerage agency specializing in the sale of businesses across a wide range of industries, including Service, Retail, Restaurants, Salons, Manufacturing, Transportation, Construction, Med Spas, Distribution, E-commerce, and Franchises. With a team of experienced agents, we provide business owners with expert guidance through every stage of the selling process, ensuring a seamless transition. Founded by Steve Sharp, a Certified Business Broker, Sharp Business Brokers was built on the principles of VALUE & SERVICE from start to finish. Steve has been selling businesses professionally since 2007 and has personally owned multiple businesses, including service, retail, wholesale distribution, and an online marketing agency. His hands-on experience with cash flow management, lease negotiations, employee challenges, and business growth gives Sharp Business Brokers a unique edge in understanding and addressing the needs of business owners. Whether you're looking to sell or buy a business, our team is committed to delivering expert guidance, strategic marketing, and strong negotiation to help you achieve your goals. Let Sharp Business Brokers put our experience to work for you!
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Liquor Store – Alameda County (PRICE DROP)
Alameda County, CA
$310,000
Walnut Creek CPA Book of Business
Contra Costa County, CA
$260,000
Franchise Boba tea for sale in Milpitas
Milpitas, CA
$188,000
Thriving Dog Grooming Spa with Loyal Clientele
San Mateo County, CA
$120,000
Established Pool Service and Supply Company -( Since 1998 | SBA)
Santa Clara County, CA
$3,500,000
FranchiseLine-x
Available Nationwide
$100,000
Absentee run Vietnamese restaurant for sale in Brentwood near Costco
Brentwood, CA
$150,000
San Jose Vending Route For Sale
San Jose, CA
$12,000
Established San Francisco Day Spa with 25+ years of Trusted Service
$200,000
San Francisco, CA
Pizza & Sports Bar, can be converted type 41 license
Pleasanton, CA
$222,000
Sandwich Shop & Deli. Easy operation. 10am-6pm. Corner location.
Santa Clara County, CA
$209,000
Absentee run Branded boba tea and snack shop for sale in Vallejo
Vallejo, CA
$200,000
Charming Tiburon Wine Bar & Boutique Bottle Shop for Sale
Marin County, CA
$129,000
Profitable Flooring and Installation Business Ripe for New Owner!
Contra Costa County, CA
$495,000
Fairfield EA Firm for Sale
Fairfield, CA
$125,000
Profitable Hair Salon - Absentee ownership
Alameda County, CA
$99,000
FranchiseWindow Genie
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Profitable Moving & Storage Company w/ Long-Term Client Contracts
Sonoma County, CA
$1,150,000
24 Year Scaffolding Powerhouse Driving High Demand Construction
Contra Costa County, CA
$1,200,000
Located in a busy shopping plaza.
$108,000
Alamo, CA
Business Accounting Services Firm
Santa Clara County, CA
$795,000
Hawaiian BBQ restaurant for sale near UC Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
$288,000
FranchiseDrybar
Available in California
$250,000
8 FedEx Ground Routes, Hayward CA
Hayward, CA
$925,000
7 FedEx Ground Routes, FREMONT CA
Newark, CA
$893,000
Mexican Restaurant
Santa Clara County, CA
$350,000
Cash flowing wholesale distribution business with 60+ accounts
San Francisco, CA
$110,000
Best in boba tea. interior floral decorations, catering to grab and go
San Leandro, CA
$59,900
Eric Espinoza
GLB GROUP Inc.
Serving San Francisco County, CA
Green Life Business Group, Inc. California's Largest Cannabis Business Brokerage now representing operators throughout the United States via Green Life Business' affiliate program.
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Chinese Restaurant
San Mateo County, CA
$290,000
Busy Shopping Center - Acupuncture clinic for sale
San Jose, CA
$80,000
Highly Profitable Medical Supply Store For Sale Solano County
$500,000
Solano County, CA
Confidential Opportunity in Downtown Morgan Hill
Morgan Hill, CA
$375,000
5 Star Turnkey Auto Repair Business in High End Business Complex
San Jose, CA
$350,000
FranchiseBio-One
Available Nationwide
$150,000
Popular Mexican Restaurant and Bar ( San Jose)
San Jose, CA
$330,000
Calling On All Motivated Auto Techs
San Francisco, CA
$130,000
Neighborhood Auto Repair Shop - Be your own boss!
San Francisco, CA
$130,000
Landscape Design-Build Company With Skilled Crews
Contra Costa County, CA
$699,000
Quality Vietnamese restaurant for sale in SF Outer Richmond
San Francisco, CA
$168,000
Dry Cleaner Agency
San Francisco, CA
$100,000
Fantastic Full Bar-Full Service Japanese Restaurant-Great Location!!
Berkeley, CA
$289,000
Landscape Design-Build Company With Skilled Crews
Contra Costa County, CA
$700,000
Premier Kids’ Fitness & Party Center
San Mateo, CA
$1,100,000
FranchiseAMH Enterprises
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.
