San Francisco, CA
San Francisco offers a premier market for facial plastic surgery, supported by a dense, affluent population and consistent demand for elective procedures. This established cosmetic surgery clinic has...
EBITDA: $105,000
Businesses For Sale in San Francisco Bay Area, CA
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San Francisco Facial Plastic Surgery Clinic for Sale
Rockin Jump (Sky Zone family) Trampoline Park for sale
Concord, CA
Turnkey Trampoline Park Opportunity – Established Rockin' Jump Location Fully operational and well-maintained trampoline park offers ready-to-run indoor entertainment business in a prime location. As...
EBITDA: $664,984
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Established Business for sale.
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Francisco, CA
Pet Store & Real Estate Available! Located in one of the densest parts of San Francisco. The opportunity offers a turnkey store with established five years in sales. An owner user here will pay...
Cash Flow: $19,020
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A Rare, Turnkey Napa Wellness Float Spa Opportunity
Napa, CA
Become a social entrepreneur. Invest in helping people feel great. An unparalleled opportunity to own a top-performing True REST Float Spa Franchise in the Napa Valley without the time and expense of...
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100% Occupied Salon Suite For Sale | Semi-Absentee Model
Alameda County, CA
Discover a rare opportunity to own a 100% occupied and highly profitable salon suite business. This turnkey operation offers a simplified, semi-absentee business model with consistent recurring...
EBITDA: $138,000
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Popular World Famous Turf Club w/Building
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Hayward, CA
THE local gathering place with a long history of fabulous, diverse, inclusive events. The ideal buyer would be one who will carry on the legacy of the historical World Famous Turf Club and take it to...
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Turnkey 5***** Innovative Beauty Product Business
Contra Costa County, CA
TURNKEY INNOVATIVE BEAUTY PRODUCT BUSINESS - Patent-Protected All-In-One Beauty Tool This established home-based business, founded in 2021, offers a unique patented and trademarked beauty product that...
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GovTech / HealthTech Compliance & Emergency Platform
Asset Sale
Napa, CA
Facility Compliance Solutions, Inc. is a California-based GovTech / HealthTech company with a fully built, deployment-ready software platform serving licensed care facilities, government agencies, and...
New Preschool/Daycare with #1 Franchise - Dixon, CA
Asset Sale
Dixon, CA
The Learning Experience is a recognized leader in the daycare and early education industry with over 430+ centers open and another 250+ under development. This is your opportunity to be part of an...
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Remodeled Nail Salon Ready for new owner
Asset Sale
Oakland, CA
TURNKEY, FULLY REMODELED NAIL SALON FOR SALE-PRIME EAST BAY LOCATION Rare opportunity to own a beautifully remodeled, high-volume nail salon in the East Bay Area. This salon was known as one of the...
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WSI - Digital Marketing
Franchise
Available in California
WSI is a digital marketing company with a strong international presence. Our Digital Marketing Consultants use their knowledge and expertise to make a difference for businesses all around the world.
Rheon machine will make up to 100 cookies per minute
Asset Sale
Hayward, CA
Asset Sale - Commercial Bakery Equipment Package This asset sale opportunity features professional-grade commercial bakery equipment ideal for cookie production operations. Located in Hayward,...
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Downtown Walnut Creek Restaurant Buildings for Sale!
Real Estate Only
Walnut Creek, CA
RARE chance to OWN restaurant real estate in Downtown Walnut Creek! Located at 1535 + 1541 Giammona Drive Two adjacent buildings ±5,200 SF total. Price upon request. ±3,700 SF space + Large ± 1,300...
Prime Drive-Through Coffee Business FOR SALE
$275,000
Redwood City, CA
Pool Service Route - San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA
JOIN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! OWN YOUR OWN THRIVING POOL SERVICE ROUTE WITH RECURRING POSITIVE CASH FLOW. Nice part time pool route in the San Jose area. This route consists...
Cash Flow: $23,000
Cafe & Bakery, 5-Day Operation, Low Rent, Prime Down Town Oakland, Ca
Oakland, CA
MS Real Estate Inc. is pleased to offer this profitable, well-established Cafe & Bakery, originally established in 1990, located in the Uptown/Downtown Oakland, California, area. This business has...
Cash Flow: $135,000
Michael Wildeveld, CBB, CBI, CM&AP, M&AMI, CEPA
The Veld Group
Serving San Francisco County, CA
Our Real Estate Specialists, Consultants and Accountants are licensed California and Nevada Real Estate Brokers and/or Agents, with many holding top MBA degrees, CPA credentials, Juris Doctorate Degrees (CA and NV), and various other prestigious designations with the International Association of Business Brokers (IBBA), the California Association of Business Brokers (CABB), the Exit Planning Institute (EPI), athe National Association of Certified Business Valuators and Analysts (NACVA), the Alliance of Merger & Acquisition Advisors (AM&AA), the Mergers & Acquisitions Source, and the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG).
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Award-Caliber Architecture & Plant-Focused Design Business
Alameda County, CA
This opportunity involves a well-established living architecture and interior plant design company operating at the intersection of design, biophilia, and experiential environments. With a decade-long...
Cash Flow: $308,800
Cabinet and Flooring Opportunity - Great Cashflow
San Francisco, CA
If you’re looking for a business with significant growth potential, this opportunity delivers. Take ownership of a thriving, high-demand brand that’s fully established and ready to generate results...
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Cash Flow: $200,000
*Reduced* Mission Foods Route For Sale-San Jose CA-$179,000
San Jose, CA
*Reduced*-Mission Foods Route For Sale-San Jose CA-$179,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #MissionRoute #MissionFoodsRoute #Mission #Flatbread...
Cash Flow: $125,770
Iconic Bar & Restaurant, Established Over Two Decades | Type 47 ABC
Milpitas, CA
MS Real Estate Inc. presents a restaurant sale opportunity located in Milpitas, California. Established over two decades ago, this fully built-out restaurant offers substantial infrastructure in place...
Turnkey Full-Service Indian Restaurant in Prime Walnut Creek Location
Walnut Creek, CA
Methi Indian Restaurant represents a rare opportunity to acquire a turnkey restaurant in Walnut Creek, one of the East Bay's most attractive restaurant markets. The location offers visibility,...
GYMGUYZ
Franchise
Available in California
Own the #1 in-home and on-site personal training brand bringing fitness, accountability, and convenience directly to clients.
Multi-Unit Carl’s Jr. Portfolio – Northern California
Vacaville, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a four-unit established franchise portfolio of Carl’s Jr.® restaurants located across high-growth Northern California markets. This offering includes strong regional...
Established Chinese Restaurant for Sale
Berkeley, CA
Turnkey restaurant business for sale in prime UC Berkeley Campus. It is situated in a busy plaza alongside other food establishments which attracts large crowds to this location. The UC Berkeley...
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Turnkey Farmers Insurance Agency | $200K+ Cash Flow | Immediate Income
$348,000
Walnut Creek, CA
Turn-Key Prime Restaurant in the Best Part of Fremont
Fremont, CA
This prime restaurant is located in one of the busiest plazas at the best part of plaza with high visibility from both sides of two streets. its about 2000 square feet with good rent. Full kitchen...
Technology Powered Student Transportation Platform
Alameda County, CA
This company is a transportation technology platform connecting parents, schools, and state-approved taxi fleets to deliver safe, reliable, and affordable student rides across the United States....
Cash Flow: $1,000
Turnkey Multi-State Photo/Video Co. with Established Partnerships
San Francisco, CA
This turnkey photography business presents a unique opportunity to acquire a profitable, multi-state operation with established systems and minimal time commitment. Operating across the San Francisco...
Cash Flow: $112,000
Turnkey East Bay Area Bakery Cafe with Strong Wedding Cake Business
Alameda County, CA
A thriving, turnkey bakery in a high-traffic East Bay Area shopping center, generating over $1M in annual revenue. The 1,182 sq ft space features a beautifully designed interior with both indoor and...
Newly Built-out Boutique Wine & Cheese Specialty Store
San Francisco, CA
A neighborhood wine and cheese specialty shop focused solely on everyday customers. Explore a curated selection of Old and New World wines, artisan cheeses cut to order, charcuterie, crackers, and...
Cash Flow: $75,000
Lighting business - Design, repair, sales,
San Rafael, CA
This established lighting business represents a compelling acquisition opportunity in Marin County's thriving construction and design market. Operating continuously since 1994, the company has built a...
Established Specialty Tea & Coffee Chain | 6 South Bay Area Locations
Cupertino, CA
Established Specialty Tea & Coffee Chain | 6 South Bay Area Locations = total revenue $7,259,000 Step into an inviting oasis where friendly service, freshly brewed coffee, premium teas, and a warm,...
Kitchen Solvers
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Kitchen Solvers, your premier kitchen and bathroom remodeling franchise opportunity for over 40 years, providing clients with the most pleasant remodeling experience.
Established Quick Service Mexican Restaurant
Marin County, CA
Established Quick Service Mexican Restaurant - $240,000 Profit, SBA Pre-Approved, 10% Cash Down RRC#5285 Asking Price: $595,000 Location: Marin County Annual Revenue: $1,141,543 Annual Cash Flow:...
Cash Flow: $239,559
Long established catering company for sale
Martinez, CA
Established and highly regarded catering, has turnkey operation, allowing a new owner to open the doors and operate immediately. Centrally located in Contra Costa County. This catering business is a...
Cash Flow: $200,000
$0 Down Established Pet Service Franchise - take home $2400+
Oakland, CA
3 Unit Carl's Jr. Franchise Opportunity
Santa Clara County, CA
This established franchise opportunity presents a three-unit Carl's Jr. restaurant package strategically located within close proximity to each other. The business represents a proven quick-service...
Cash Flow: $605,000
Chiropractic Practice for Sale in California
Alameda County, CA
ref#727 Located in an attractive and highly desirable area of Alameda County, California, this well-established chiropractic practice presents an excellent opportunity for a doctor or investor seeking...
Cash Flow: $201,348
Gotcha Covered
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Gotcha Covered franchise owners enjoy a high-income potential, impressive margins, and a great lifestyle selling blinds, shutters, shades and custom draperies to the home and commercial markets. Invest in yourself with a Gotcha Covered window treatment franchise. This low-risk, home-based business is the change you’ve been looking for.
Mission-Critical Enterprise Platform 90%+ Recurring Revenue Low Churn
San Jose, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a highly specialized enterprise SaaS platform serving customers operating in complex regulatory and compliance environments. The software is deeply embedded...
Cash Flow: $397,748
Semi-absentee run boba tea shop for sale in Menlo Park
Menlo Park, CA
Established boba tea retail operation strategically positioned in Menlo Park, California, offering a semi-absentee ownership opportunity in the growing specialty beverage sector. This 800-square-foot...
Beautiful newly remodeled nail salon for sale located in Sunnyvale
Sunnyvale, CA
Beautiful newly remodeled nail salon located in Sunnyvale with a modern Korean-inspired cream style interior. Bright, clean, stylish, and fully upgraded with brand new equipment and nail stations —...
Established Handmade Bakery Turnkey Opportunity With Growth Potential
Alameda County, CA
It is a rare opportunity to acquire a long-standing bakery with over 70 years of operating history and a strong reputation built on high-quality, made-from-scratch baked goods and loyal repeat...
Specialty Contracting Business 38+ Years,Top Reputation,Niche Services
Alameda County, CA
ESTABLISHED SPECIALTY CONTRACTING BUSINESS - 38+ YEAR TRACK RECORD This Business acquisition opportunity presents a specialty contracting business with 38+ years of continuous operation since 1989,...
Cash Flow: $301,000
Ernie Martinez
Century 21
Serving Alameda County, CA
Century 21 is the largest and oldest Business Broker and Real Estate since 1971 in all of Northern and Southern. Exclusive online listings that attract 1,000's of additional potential buyers and investors. .
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Established Downtown Restaurant
Vacaville, CA
ESTABLISHED DOWNTOWN RESTAURANT - NAPA VALLEY STYLE This premier American restaurant in Vacaville's downtown core represents an exceptional acquisition opportunity for investors seeking a profitable,...
Cash Flow: $125,000
Extreme Pizza Restaurant for sale
San Francisco, CA
Established Extreme Pizza franchise restaurant for sale in San Francisco's desirable South of Market location. This award-winning pizza restaurant has been successfully operating since 2009,...
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Location, Location - Thriving logistics operation with proven systems.
Alameda County, CA
Lucrative Vending Machines (Healthier Snacks & Drinks) | Semi-Passive
San Francisco, CA
Lucrative – Semi-Absentee – Healthy Snacks & Drinks Vending Machines Business, covering the greater San Francisco area. Semi-Passive ownership, great margins, and plenty of room to grow. Each machine...
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Cash Flow: $182,000
Mathnasium Learning Center for Sale, CA (2512222)
Contra Costa County, CA
With over 1000 centers – and more opening each week – Mathnasium is rapidly growing in neighborhoods around the world. That’s because we are passionate about what we do. It’s also because our...
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Soccer Stars
Franchise
Available in California
With $1,432,614 in avg revenue and $635,523 in net operating income, this youth sports franchise pairs HUGE revenue potential with passion
Market for sale at a good price
San Mateo, CA
Established Liquor Store with Eastern European Market Focus This well-positioned liquor store in San Mateo, California presents an excellent opportunity for an entrepreneur looking to enter the retail...
Established Napa Event Rentals, Modern & High-Margin
Napa County, CA
Established event rental business serving Napa Valley and the greater San Francisco Bay Area with a modern, digital open-air photo booth experience for weddings, winery events, corporate gatherings,...
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Cash Flow: $35,000
High-Margin AI Marketing Agency | $40K+ Recurring | Hospitality Niche
Palo Alto, CA
This is a lean, high-margin AI-driven marketing agency serving small-to-mid sized hospitality businesses. The company operates on a simple, subscription-based model, providing ongoing marketing...
Cash Flow: $56,000
Successful fine dining restaurant business - lower Haight/Hayes Valley
San Francisco, CA
Established Indian Fine Dining Restaurant - Hayes Valley/Lower Haight This exquisite Indian fine dining restaurant has been a distinguished presence in San Francisco's vibrant Hayes Valley/Lower...
Cleaning business at Bay Area
San Jose, CA
Established Cleaning Franchise Business - Bay Area This is an established cleaning franchise operation affiliated with a well-known national brand, serving the dense San Jose metropolitan area in...
Boutique Floral Design Business Serving Weddings & Special Events
Alameda County, CA
Here is a chance to acquire a thriving event floral design company with proven profitability, contracted future revenue, established industry relationships, and momentum from day one. Established...
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Cash Flow: $200,000
Barre Fitness - Palo Alto
Palo Alto, CA
Revenue streams: Memberships, class packs, and retail sales. Assets: A full list of equipment, mirrors, and fixtures. Training: Your willingness to provide a 2–4 week transition support period....
Cash Flow: $60,000
Beautiful turn-key Pho Restaurant in Campbell $225,000
Campbell, CA
Has beer and wine license Very closed to Down town Campbell in big Shopping Plaza ? Excellent street visibility + plenty of parking! ?2551 Sqft. Owner just remodeled the restaurant ?Big dining area...
Established Juice Bar Franchise For Sale | Marin County, CA
Marin County, CA
Great chance to own a well-known juice bar franchise in a busy Marin County shopping center, just 30 miles from San Francisco. Located in one of Northern California's most affluent, health-conscious...
Cash Flow: $78,335
Pirtek USA
Franchise
Available in California
PIRTEK is a trusted B2B and mobile hydraulic hose repair franchise with clients across several essential industries.
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.
