Redwood City, CA
$180,000
Businesses in San Francisco Bay Area, CA For Sale
Local Info
Prime Downtown Rare Turnkey Boba Shop
Established Restaurant, $3.3+ Million Sales, $460,000 Profit
Contra Costa County, CA
$895,000
Artisanal Ice Cream Shop with Premium Build-Out in an A+ Location
Contra Costa County, CA
$195,000
Established Auto Tire Shop in HIGH Traffic Area in San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA
$290,000
Established and Popular Escape Room Business in Rohnert Park
Sonoma, CA
$99,000
High-Visibility Auto Repair Shop on Major Highway
Sonoma, CA
$125,000
Auto Repair Business + Real Estate | Live/Work Opportunity
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Sonoma County, CA
$1,640,000
Well Established Junk Hauling business
Petaluma, CA
$331,000
Adult Residential Facility(32 beds)In San Francisco incl. Real Estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Francisco, CA
$11,000,000
Highly Profitable Indian & South Asian Grocery Market – Newark, CA
Newark, CA
$525,000
FranchiseConserva Irrigation
Available in California
$50,000
Absentee run Indoor playground business for sale in San Jose
San Jose, CA
$1,250,000
Highly Profitable Complete Construction and Painting Business
San Francisco County, CA
$2,600,000
Dominant tuxedo sales and rental store in the market
$711,000
Santa Clara County, CA
Land & Turnkey Business for Sale In San Leandro, California
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Leandro, CA
$2,800,000
$320K Net Profit-Semi-Absentee Dinner-Only Asian Restaurant
San Francisco County, CA
$495,000
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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Profitable Mediterranean Restaurant with Strong Delivery Demand
San Francisco County, CA
$180,000
Thai restaurant for sale in Oakland prime Montclair district
Oakland, CA
$150,000
Absentee run Mexican restaurant for sale in prime SF Marina district
San Francisco, CA
$178,000
Marketing & Automation Company Real Estate & Mortgage - 2X EBITDA
San Jose, CA
$330,000
Cash Flowing Dry Cleaner
Fremont, CA
$176,000
FranchiseSignal
Available in California
$20,000
Reliable Auto Repair & Smog Solutions in San Jose
San Jose, CA
$120,000
Reliable Auto Repair & Smog Solutions in San Jose
San Jose, CA
$120,000
Salon & Spa
$100,000
Santa Clara County, CA
Pleasanton Calif. Restaurant for Sale
Pleasanton, CA
$310,000
The Popular, Bistro Punahele Tonnelier in Oakley is for Sale!
Discovery Bay, CA
$329,000
Boba tea shop for sale in Downtown San Mateo
San Mateo, CA
$288,000
Multi-sport enrichment program in SF and peninsula
San Francisco, CA
$35,000
Northern California Dry Cleaner w/Wash & Fold!
Contra Costa County, CA
$550,000
Successful Home Staging Company
Santa Clara County, CA
$350,000
Profitable Turnkey Café 5-D/Wk Operation in Prime Commercial Hub
San Mateo, CA
$109,000
FranchiseAlphaGraphics
Available Nationwide
$125,000
Turnkey, Highly Rated Salon in Prime Menlo Park
Menlo Park, CA
$160,000
Turnkey, Highly Rated Salon in Prime Menlo Park
Menlo Park, CA
$160,000
Highly Reputable Residential & Commercial Construction
$1,675,000
El Cerrito, CA
Established Indian restaurant for sale in heart of Downtown Sonoma
Sonoma, CA
$180,000
Indian & Nepalese restaurant for sale in San Francisco Bernal Heights
San Francisco, CA
$180,000
FranchiseSoccer Stars
Available in California
$100,000
Rare Gymboree Franchise Opportunity - High Growth Potential!
Fremont, CA
$245,000
Bakery & dessert shop for sale in Sunset San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
$120,000
Award-Winning Juice & Coffee Café
Solano County, CA
$165,000
Pizza Twist franchise for $60,000 down payment
Sonoma County, CA
$140,000
Established Liquor Store for Sale (Inventory Separate)
South San Francisco, CA
$170,000
Azeta Towfighi
Liberty Business Advisors
Serving Alameda County, CA
With over two decades of experience in the real estate industry, Azeta Towfighi is a trusted advisor known for her deep market knowledge, exceptional negotiation skills, and unwavering commitment to her clients’ success. A licensed Realtor since 2004, Azeta specializes in residential and commercial real estate throughout the Sacramento Valley and East Bay, helping first-time home buyers, seasoned investors, and property owners navigate one of life’s most significant financial decisions with confidence. Azeta’s extensive credentials—including Certified Real Estate Negotiator, Certified Listing Professional, Certified Expert Buyers Agent, and At Home with Diversity—reflect her dedication to professional excellence and inclusive service. She believes that everyone deserves the opportunity to experience the dream of homeownership and is passionate about guiding clients from the very first conversation to the closing table with clarity, care, and expertise. In addition to her residential expertise, Azeta brings more than 15 years of specialized knowledge in laundromats, restaurants, gas stations, car wash and many more businesses, offering comprehensive support to clients interested in buying or selling within these unique commercial sectors. Known for her responsiveness, integrity, and client-first philosophy, Azeta combines seasoned insight with a personal approach to ensure every client feels supported, informed, and empowered throughout their real estate journey. When she’s not helping clients, Azeta enjoys exploring the outdoors through hiking and biking, traveling, and continually expanding her knowledge through spirituality, reading, and personal development.
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Real Estate Opportunity with Restaurant Infrastructure on Main Steet
San Mateo County, CA
$995,000
Restaurant for Sale in excellent location - Mountain View !!
Mountain View, CA
$205,000
Golden Horizon Travel: Unlock a Million-Dollar Business Opportunity
$469,000
San Francisco, CA
High Volume Absentee Ramen Restaurant in San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
$400,000
Redwood City CA CPA Practice for Sale, Available after 4/15
San Mateo County, CA
$400,000
FranchiseCMIT Solutions
Available Nationwide
$100,000
Profitable Boba Tea & Food Franchise – Turnkey in Concord
Concord, CA
$180,000
Established Vietnamese Restaurant for sale in Hercules plaza
Hercules, CA
$100,000
Profitable Physical Therapy Practice in San Jose
San Jose, CA
$1,100,000
Subway - California
Sonoma County, CA
$130,000
Dry Cleaning Plant For Sale - Fully Equipped & Turnkey
San Lorenzo, CA
$450,000
Modern upscale japanese restaurant for sale in Dublin shopping plaza
Dublin, CA
$499,000
Iphone, iPad Repair for sale
Walnut Creek, CA
$275,000
Profitable Escape Room Business – Low-Time Commitment / High Upside
Sonoma County, CA
$99,000
Fully Built-Out Restaurant w/ Patio & Bar
Alameda County, CA
$355,000
FranchiseGraze Craze
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.
