San Francisco, CA
Welcome to a very rare opportunity to step into a well-established, profitable business retailing one of the largest ranges of, Scotch, Irish, Japanese and American whisky in the USA as well as other...
$889,000
Businesses in San Francisco, CA For Sale
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Well Established-Profitable-High End-Retail Spirits Business
Mobile Car Cleaning Service
San Francisco, CA
We deliver professional car cleaning and detailing services right to your doorstep. We specialize in interior and exterior cleaning, waxing, vacuuming, and odor removal — all performed using...
$100,000
Cash Flow: $150,000
Fully Equipped Salon for Sale in Prestigious Business Neighborhood
San Francisco, CA
Prime San Francisco Hair Salon for Sale – Richmond District, Geary Blvd An incredible opportunity to own a fully equipped, modern salon in one of San Francisco’s most sought-after business corridors....
$50,000
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Soundproofing Design, Consultation and Installation
San Francisco, CA
This award-winning noise abatement company represents an exceptional acquisition opportunity for design/build firms seeking profitable expansion into the specialized soundproofing market or a current...
$750,000
Cash Flow: $225,000
Established San Francisco Day Spa with 25+ years of Trusted Service
San Francisco, CA
This long-established San Francisco spa specializes in advanced massage therapy and results-driven esthetician services. Known for deep tissue and sports massage, TMJ treatment, and high-quality...
$200,000
Cash Flow: $119,111
Inherit a Primely Located Nail Salon in the Mission District (As-is)
San Francisco, CA
Cô Huy has been doing nails for close to 40 years, holds a valid barber, esthetician, manicurist, and massage therapist license, and has been a business owner for a little over three years now. When...
$60,000
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Great Lifestyle Business
San Francisco, CA
Spend your days in beautiful horse country. Be your own boss - work your own schedule. Install, repair, and service Automatic Fly Spray Systems in horse barns. Powerful brand identity currently...
$180,000
Cash Flow: $85,000
Remote Telehealth Business – Absentee-Ready and Built to Scale
San Francisco, CA
Own a Piece of the Healthcare Revolution This is more than just a business—it’s a golden ticket to the future of healthcare. This fully remote Telehealth operation has been meticulously designed to...
$100,000
Easy to Run Amazon Listing
San Francisco, CA
2022 - $41,290 in Revenue 2023 - $69,940 in Revenue 2024 - $105,239 in Revenue Valuation: Valuation is based on a 2.3x multiple on net profit of year 2024 revenue + inventory value. - Did over $100k...
$58,900
Cash Flow: $22,931
Golden Horizon Travel: Unlock a Million-Dollar Business Opportunity
San Francisco, CA
Unlock the Full Potential: Golden Horizon Travel’s Path to a Million-Dollar Business – A Sleeping Giant Ready to Rise - Profitable Bay Area Tour Business for Sale – 21 Years of Success - Golden...
$469,000
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FranchiseMr. Electric
Available Nationwide
Mr. Electric, a Neighborly company, is the nation's leading residential and commercial electrical services franchise. With us, business ownership is shockingly simple!
$65,000
Cafe i Bayview District of SF
San Francisco, CA
Small Cafe with limited cooking. Has Beer and Wine. Must See!...
$39,500
Retro Diner offered with Property - San Francisco
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Francisco, CA
Description: This iconic restaurant is offered with Property. Located in San Francisco's Richmond District, this is a beloved neighborhood diner that has been serving classic American fare since 1959....
$1,450,000
Cash Flow: $215,000
Busy and Popular boba shop in central Hayes Valley SF
San Francisco, CA
This is a rare opportunity to own a high-performing boba shop in the heart of San Francisco’s iconic Hayes Valley. Located in a prime, high-foot-traffic corridor, the shop generated over $800K in...
$250,000
Cash Flow: $116,000
Established Coffeehouse for sale in San Francisco Inner Richmond
San Francisco, CA
Established deli and coffeehouse for sale in San Francisco inner Richmond. Charming eatery (with vegan options) featuring coffee, bagels and sandwiches. Located near Roosevelt middle school my old...
$110,000
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
Raj Sathyaseelan
Link Silicon Valley
Serving San Francisco County, CA
LINK Silicon Valley is our newest office in San Francisco Bay Area. Link Business is the largest business brokerage in the world with offices in the United States, New Zealand, Australia and the Philippines. Our brokers specialize in business sales transactions and have collectively sold over $2 Billion in businesses to date. Our office brokers focus on selling businesses in the bay area. We sell all business types: Retail, service-oriented businesses and technology startups and others. Silicon Valley is the technology-hub and home of big tech players such as Google and Facebook. This eco-system offers many exciting opportunities for prospective buyers to venture into business ownership. Our goal is to help every seller and buyer and share our knowledge and expertise, so they can make the best decision for their future. We help both buyers and sellers who are in the cross-roads of their career looking to make a change and we make that transition a seamless experience. Whether you are buying your first business, planning your exit strategy or looking to grow through acquisitions, LINK Silicon Valley can assist you every step of the way through our expertise and network connections. For a free and confidential consultation, please contact LINK Silicon Valley at 925-399-1891. Office Address is 5980 Stone Ridge Dr, Suite 111, Pleasanton, CA 94588.
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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
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
Superfood Snack Business $675k TTM (40% GM) Servicing Top Tech Offices
San Francisco, CA
Profitable eCommerce business with $675,000 in TTM revenue and $21,670 in TTM profit selling superfood granola leading the category in food service with its delicious products, innovative nutrition...
$750,000
EBITDA: $70,000
Turnkey Liquor Store in Prime Location – Profitable & Established
San Francisco, CA
A rare opportunity to own a well-established neighborhood market in one of San Francisco’s most vibrant and walkable communities. Known for its convenience, friendly service, and loyal customer base,...
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$300,000
Motivated Seller, Corner Prime Location!
San Francisco, CA
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Turnkey restaurant opportunity in one of San Francisco’s most vibrant and safe neighborhoods — the Marina/Cow Hollow district. This prime corner lot offers unbeatable...
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$150,000
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 FranchisesRestaurant Mission/Noe Valley area
San Francisco, CA
1000 Sq ft restaurant is a fantastic neighborhood. Between Mission and Noe Valley districts. Type one hood. one ADA bathroom. Surrounded by retail and residential....
$140,000
San Francisco Downtown Dental Office
San Francisco, CA
Great location modern Dental office...
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$395,000
Cash Flow: $480,000
Pet Accessory Manufacturing and Wholesaling
San Francisco, CA
This business is a new name in the pet accessories industry, that is poised for growth. Specializing in the design, manufacturing, and wholesale distribution of high-quality dog accessories. With a...
$65,000
Cash Flow: $3,035
Thriving Bar & Nightclub Now Available in San Francisco!
San Francisco, CA
Discover a thriving Bar & Nightclub, established for over 11 years and flourishing post-COVID! With diverse revenue streams, this venue generated $1,165,910 in gross revenue for 2024. Valuable...
$695,000
Cash Flow: $226,213
Turnkey, Full-Service Restaurant
San Francisco, CA
An exceptional opportunity to acquire a fully turnkey, design-forward New American restaurant in one of San Francisco’s most vibrant and sought-after neighborhoods. This chef-driven concept is known...
$250,000
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
Turnkey Restaurant Opportunity in Prime SoMa Location
San Francisco, CA
$99,000
High-Visibility San Francisco Restaurant with 18’ Type 1 Hood
San Francisco, CA
$179,000
Very Popular-Profitable Wine Bar And Restaurant-Great Location
San Francisco, CA
$595,000
Union Square Restaurant for Sale
San Francisco, CA
$388,000
FranchiseMr. Handyman
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Cash flowing wholesale distribution business with 60+ accounts
San Francisco, CA
$110,000
Calling On All Motivated Auto Techs
San Francisco, CA
$130,000
Neighborhood Auto Repair Shop - Be your own boss!
San Francisco, CA
$130,000
Quality Vietnamese restaurant for sale in SF Outer Richmond
San Francisco, CA
$168,000
Dry Cleaner Agency
San Francisco, CA
$100,000
FranchiseApricot Lane Boutique
Available Nationwide
$80,000
12 FedEx Ground Routes - San Francisco, CA - Seller & Vehicle Finance
San Francisco, CA
$1,525,000
Confidential: Hayes Valley Bar for Sale
San Francisco, CA
$400,000
Turnkey Multi-Unit Airbnb Business for Sale
San Francisco, CA
$550,000
Coin Laundry / Pickup & Delivery For Sale in Haight & Ashbury SF
San Francisco, CA
$399,000
Juice Bar, Acai Bowls and Smoothies
San Francisco, CA
$450,000
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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Established pizzeria restaurant
San Francisco, CA
$275,000
Newly Built-out Boutique Wine & Cheese Specialty Store
San Francisco, CA
$200,000
Rare Turnkey Brand New Remodeled Sushi & Izakaya in High Spending SF
San Francisco, CA
$115,000
Long-Established Profitable Central Bay Area Dentistry (38052)
San Francisco, CA
$1,500,000
Good profitable salon for sale in Inner Sunset SF
San Francisco, CA
$25,000
FranchiseTierra Encantada
Available in California
$200,000
Turnkey Restaurant in Prime San Francisco Location
San Francisco, CA
$330,000
Restaurant in prime San Francisco location
San Francisco, CA
$395,000
Popular Turn-key Dessert Café House for Sale on Vibrant Valencia St!
San Francisco, CA
$88,800
35 years established sushi restaurant for sale in SF Inner Sunset
San Francisco, CA
$150,000
Vending Machines | Semi-Absentee Ownership | Lucrative
San Francisco, CA
$175,000
FranchiseSir Grout
Available in California
$70,000
Buy or Sell a Business in San Francisco
San Francisco is home to a wide variety of businesses, ranging from tech startups to small local shops. The city's strong economy and diverse population make it an attractive location for both buyers and sellers.
Market Snapshot
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Number of Businesses for Sale |
~220 |
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Median Asking Price |
$600,000 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$920,000 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$230,000 |
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Profit Margin |
24% |
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Earnings Multiple |
2.7 |
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Revenue Multiple |
0.7 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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If you're considering buying or selling a business in San Francisco, it's helpful to understand the local market, so we have analyzed the current business for sale listings to provide some context on the types of businesses selling, and the average financials and asking price metrics.
How many businesses are for sale in San Francisco?
There are over 200 businesses currently up for sale in the San Francisco area, covering a variety of industries. Keep in mind that some businesses may be listed 'blindly' and could require broader metro area or state-based searches to find.
What types of businesses are most commonly for sale in San Francisco?
The most common types of businesses for sale in San Francisco include:
- Food Service and Restaurants (around 100)
- Retail (around 30)
- Service Businesses (around 20)
- Online and Technology (around 10)
- And others such as Building and Construction, Health Care and Fitness, Beauty and Personal Care, each category with about 10 listings.
What is the average asking price for businesses in San Francisco?
The median asking price for businesses for sale in San Francisco is $600,000. This is just an average, and the actual asking price can vary widely depending on the specific business and its financial health.
What is the average revenue of these businesses?
The median reported revenue for businesses in San Francisco is $920,000, showcasing the thriving nature of these enterprises.
What is the average seller discretionary earnings?
In San Francisco, the median reported earnings of businesses for sale are $230,000. This figure can indicate profitability and is key in assessing a business's financial attractiveness.
What are the average valuation multiples?
The earnings multiple (asking) averages at 2.7, and the revenue multiple (asking) at 0.7. This metric is essential for appraising business value as it relates to earnings and revenue generated.
How can San Francisco business owners sell their own businesses?
Business owners in San Francisco looking to sell can engage an experienced business broker to manage the process, which improves the chances of a successful sale. Brokers are proficient in pricing, marketing, and negotiating sales. However, some owners may opt to list their business for sale independently. If choosing this route, it’s important to consider not only the financial implications but also the significant time investment needed to manage the sale process.
