San Francisco, CA
Located in the heart of San Francisco’s Financial District, This Market is a rare opportunity to acquire a high-volume liquor and convenience store with strong cash flow, an established customer base,...
Businesses For Sale in San Francisco Bay Area, CA
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High-Volume San Francisco Liquor Store / $210K Monthly Sales
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Cash Flow: $300,000
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. Well established part time pool service route in upscale...
Cash Flow: $36,000
Established Senior Care Business in the Bay Area
Marin County, CA
ESTABLISHED SENIOR CARE BUSINESS This well-established operation offers exceptional opportunity in the rapidly growing in-home senior care market. BUSINESS STRENGTHS: • Cash flow on day 1 • 8-10...
Semi-Absentee Operated Home Staging
Santa Clara County, CA
Established in 2013, this premier real estate home staging firm specializes in transforming properties into high-value showcases across the SF Bay Area. The business is semi-absentee operated,...
Cash Flow: $157,740
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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4 Years Open and Operating Home Services Franchise Resale
Hayward, CA
This San Francisco Bay Area franchise resale is a collaboration between two longtime friends and business partners. After successfully starting and operating a franchise location in Seattle, they...
Bakery
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Pleasanton, CA
Paris Baguette is well stablished bakery worldwide. They have the best products and the quality of products is very high...
Cash Flow: $80,000
Profitable East Bay Cleaning Franchise, $1.25M Revenue, 82% Recurring
Alameda County, CA
This is a confidential offering of an established residential and commercial cleaning franchise serving the Greater East Bay, with clients throughout Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. Founded half a...
Cash Flow: $230,000
9-10 FedEx Ground Routes, in Bay Area
Alameda County, CA
Profitable and well-established FedEx P&D (pickup and delivery) routes operating out of the FedEx San Leandro Station. The routes are strategically arranged for efficient load sharing and fully...
EBITDA: $376,184
Turnkey Row House Boutique Fitness Franchise For Sale – Prime Location
Campbell, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a turnkey Row House boutique fitness studio in Campbell, California, located in the heart of Silicon Valley at the popular Pruneyard Shopping Center. Row House is...
Mathnasium
Franchise
Available in California
Change lives through math, including your own - no educator experience required. We're top-in-category for franchisee satisfaction.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $367,545
Established General Dental Practice of 20 years in Fremont
Fremont, CA
ESTABLISHED GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE - FREMONT, CA Well-established general dental practice serving the Fremont community for over 20 years. This turnkey opportunity offers a proven business model with...
Super Market w/Full Liquor - High Gross-High Net - Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a very high gross, high net, well established, high visibility, Santa Clara County located Super Market with full Liquor license. This high-end affluent area located Super...
Cash Flow: $1,554,093
Appliance repair
$128,200
Sunnyvale, CA
Established 50+ yr Metal Fabrication Business- Ready for New Ownership
San Mateo, CA
Established Welding Shop - 50+ Years of Success This exceptional welding and metal fabrication business offers a rare opportunity to acquire a turnkey operation with five decades of proven success in...
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Mission Foods Route for Sale | Vacaville, CA — $105,000 (Sale Pending)
Vacaville, CA
Mission Foods Route for Sale | Vacaville, CA — $105,000 Enter CA-76842 at RoutesRUs.com for more details, or use the following link: https://routesrus.com/mission-foods-vacaville-ca-ca-76842/ About...
Cash Flow: $97,852
Randy Singh
CJK Real Estate
Serving Santa Clara County, CA
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Boba Tea Business For Sale
Fremont, CA
Established turn-key bubble tea business with fully equipped operations and an existing customer base. The shop offers a variety of popular milk tea, fruit tea, specialty beverages, and snack items in...
Established Pacifica Esthetics & Lash Studio
Pacifica, CA
After 14 years of building a trusted name in the beauty industry, I'm offering the opportunity to purchase one or both of two beautifully designed boutique studios in Pacifica, California. These are...
PENDING - Home Services - 2026 Predicted EBITDA ~$2MM - $10M+ Rev
San Francisco, CA
** SBA bankable** ON PACE FOR RECORD 2026 — $5.6M REV THROUGH JUNE — TRACKING $11M+ REV & $2M EBITDA This residential exterior remodeling company installs windows, doors, siding, gutters, and...
Cash Flow: $1,649,610
POPULAR "PHO & BANH MI" RESTAURANT on University Ave., Stanfort.
Palo Alto, CA
Busy restaurant which sells Pho and Banh Mi. Good location close to Stanfort University. Absentee owner who wants to focus on academic accomplishments....
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Cash Flow: $180,000
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...
Waterloo Turf
Franchise
Available in California
High-Growth Turf Franchise: Executive Model, Low Overhead, Ideal for Veterans. Scale a premium, home-based business with no storefront needed—built for full-time leaders ready to execute a proven playbook and dominate the market.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,442,326
Vietnamese Food Restaurant
Vallejo, CA
Authentic & tasty Vietnamese Cuisine serving the Vallejo community with limited competition and ever-growing customer base. Lines waiting outside are very common with Six-Flag nearby that often come...
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Cash Flow: $6,563
Cash Flowing Corporate Rental Business - Bay Area, CA
San Mateo County, CA
***BOOKINGS INTO 2025*** Welcome to our thriving business offering three arbitrage rental properties nestled in the heart of Belmont, CA. These 3 meticulously curated units boast a combination of...
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Multi-Revenue Stream Business Brokerage - Lucrative Opportunity
$95,000
Marin County, CA
Franchised Sub Sandwich Shop For Sale! Great Location!
Contra Costa County, CA
SELLER IS VERY MOTIVATED AND WILL LISTEN TO ANY OFFER! LOW PRICE! Keep it as a Franchise or turn it private!! All equipment is there and in great condition! Great visible location! This shop needs an...
Mission Foods Route for Sale | San Jose, CA — $159,000
San Jose, CA
Mission Foods Route for Sale | San Jose, CA — $159,000 About the Route Mission Foods distribution route for sale - San Jose CA- $159,000. The territory services portions of San Jose CA and includes a...
Cash Flow: $125,770
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...
Highly Visible Remodeled Restaurant/Bar in Downtown Walnut Creek
Contra Costa County, CA
Highly Visible Remodeled Restaurant/Bar in Downtown Walnut Creek with Lots of Upside RRC#5331 Offered at $335,000 Location: Contra Costa County Annual Revenue: $941,388 Annual Cash Flow: Contact for...
San Jose, CA- Automotive Repair Business for Sale
Santa Clara County, CA
Simple, repeatable operations that generate robust cash flow, boasting an impressive 70%+ repeat customer rate. Situated in a prime retail-dense trade area, this franchise is strategically positioned...
EBITDA: $225,000
Riverfront Deli & Cannabis Dispensary - Thriving Brand
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Guerneville, CA
Since opening in November 2017, The Farmhand has earned its place as one of the most beloved food destinations along the entire Russian River corridor. A gourmet deli, specialty market, and espresso...
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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
Vitality Bowls
Franchise
Available in California
Vitality Bowls is a low-initial cost, fast-casual cafe franchise specializing in acai bowls, smoothies, salads, and more, made with clean ingredients in allergy-friendly kitchens. Today, the brand has grown into an award-winning franchise known for its attention to organic ingredients and strong customer loyalty. The brand offers entrepreneurs the opportunity to open a cafe business well-positioned in the booming health and wellness dining category.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $562,024
Express Employment Professionals in South San Francisco, CA
South San Francisco, CA
* Please inquire for financial performance information * Step into ownership of the well-established Express Employment Professionals staffing agency in South San Francisco, CA, serving one of...
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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...
EBITDA: $70,000
Established Business Brokerage Territory – Prime Market
$95,000
Alameda County, CA
*2 Bay Area Farmers Ins Businesses For Sale- $6M Premium Portfolio!*
Marin County, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire one or both established Farmers Insurance agencies in two of California's strongest markets: Mill Valley and San Jose. These turnkey agencies offer immediate revenue,...
Cash Flow: $290,000
Premier California Delta Full Service Marine Yard
Rio Vista, CA
Sierra West Boat Works represents a rare opportunity to acquire one of Northern California's premier full-service marine facilities, strategically located on the scenic Sacramento Delta. For decades,...
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Blue Moon Estate Sales
Franchise
Available in California
Blue Moon Estate Sales is a top-ranked franchise that strikes all the right chords with people looking to build on their success and make a difference in others' lives.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $320,636
Profitable Acupuncture & Functional Medicine Practice- Mill Valley, CA
Mill Valley, CA
An opportunity to acquire a long-established acupuncture, functional medicine, and integrative health practice serving Mill Valley and the greater Marin County community. East West Optimum Health has...
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Cash Flow: $160,329
Liquor & Food Store in Irvington District, Fremont, California 94538
Fremont, CA
MS Real Estate Inc. is pleased to present a compelling opportunity to acquire a liquor and food store business in the burgeoning Irvington district of Fremont, California. Established in 1994, this...
Established Bay Area Experiential Event Business + Iconic 1974 VW Bus
San Mateo, CA
Own one of the Bay Area's most recognizable mobile event businesses. Tap Truck SF is a turnkey experiential event company built around a beautifully restored 1974 Volkswagen Tap Truck, affectionately...
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Turn-Key Insurance Agency in Pleasanton, California
Pleasanton, CA
Your time is now!!! Get involved with running a Farmers Insurance Agency. You can enter into an industry that is recession-proof and has unlimited financial growth with residual income. Owning a...
Toastique Café in Affluent Downtown Danville, Beer & Wine License incl
Danville, CA
Toastique Danville is a fully equipped gourmet fast-casual franchised café occupying the entire ground floor of a standalone corner building in the heart of downtown Danville, one of the most affluent...
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Blatteis Realty Co. Inc.
Serving Alameda County, CA
Independently owned and operated since 1922, Blatteis Realty was one of the first San Francisco real estate companies to specialize in retail and office space for lease. By emphasizing cooperation amongst our own team members as well as the brokerage community, our company's presence and knowledge of San Francisco and the Greater Bay Area has, for almost a century, secured the multigenerational loyalty of Property Owners, Institutional Organizations, Tenants, Principal Developers, and Brokers. Blatteis Realty's reputation for collaboration, knowledge, and extensive service grew alongside San Francisco's rise as a world center and international destination for fashion, retail, and entertainment. Our firm is a full-service brokerage company that covers the complete range of commercial real estate transactions: Retail Real Estate Services, Investment Sales & Acquisitions, Tenant Representation, Landlord Representation, Location Strategy Services, Commercial Real Estate Consulting Services, Property Management, and more. Our team of experts knows the value of maintaining relationships. Our clients know us for our knowledge and integrity. For a complete list of the services offered, please browse our website or contact us directly.
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Profitable Commercial Landscape & Design Platform
San Mateo County, CA
ACT Capital Advisors is pleased to present for acquisition a leading full-service landscape construction, maintenance, irrigation, and outdoor infrastructure contractor serving commercial, municipal,...
EBITDA: $1,140,000
Music education center
Millbrae, CA
Melody & Joy Music Studio At Melody & Joy Music Studio, we believe that music is a lifelong journey. We provide high-quality music education for both children and adults in a supportive, inspiring,...
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Established Sign Business In An Amazing Area For Sale
$255,000
Alameda County, CA
Top Ranking Weight Loss, Body Contouring and Aesthetics Med Spa
San Jose, CA
Established Weight Loss, Body Contouring and Aesthetics Med Spa Established in 1990 and owned since 2004, this highly regarded weight loss clinic and medical spa has become a trusted destination in...
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Cash Flow: $365,000
Mission Foods Multi Route Distributorship For Sale | Napa, CA
Napa, CA
Mission Foods Multi Route Distributorship For Sale | Napa, CA — $300,000 About the Route Mission Foods multi route distributorship for sale - $300,000. These territories service portions of Napa CA...
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Cash Flow: $210,246
Moe's Southwest Grill
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Bring Moe's To Fans Who Crave Something Different. Moe's Southwest Grill is all about big flavor, good vibes, and doing things a little differently. From fresh-made burritos and tacos to the famous free chips and salsa, Moe's has created a dining experience that keeps guests coming back. If you're looking for a franchise opportunity with personality and a passionate fan base, Moe's offers a chance to grow with a brand that celebrates individuality and welcomes everyone to the table.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,184,316
Established & Profitable Deli – 20+ Years of Success
Marin County, CA
Established & Profitable Deli – 20+ Years of Success | $120K Seller Earnings | Growth Potential RRC#5350 Asking Price: $249,000 Location: Marin County Annual Revenue: $575,000 Annual Cash Flow:...
Newly Built Second-Gen Livermore Restaurant Space – Corner Location
Alameda County, CA
Newly Built Second-Gen Livermore Restaurant Space – Corner Location with 30-Seat Patio and Low Rent RRC#5348 Asking Price: $249,000 Location: Contra Costa County Annual Revenue: Contact for Info...
Turn-Key Boba Tea & Dessert Shop | 1,000 SF | Prime San Francisco Loca
San Francisco, CA
Excellent opportunity to own a beautifully built-out, turn-key Boba Tea & Dessert Shop in a desirable San Francisco location. Approximately 1,000± square feet with a modern interior, functional...
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Creative & Popular Artisan Bakery with Well Established Clients
Napa County, CA
Creative & Popular Artisan Bakery with Well Established Clients and Distribution RRC#5257 Asking Price: $350,000 Location: Napa County Annual Revenue: $2,384,794 Annual Cash Flow:Contact for Info...
Claw Machine Catering Business FOR SALE! 700% PROFITS *WORK 3DAYS/WEEK
San Jose, CA
I'm selling my side-gig doing Claw Machine Catering for events (weddings, birthdays, corporate, etc.). This has been a great business and money maker with EXTREMELY HIGH PROFIT MARGINS, but it's time...
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TWO LIQUOR STORE PACKAGE Business Only | Alameda County & Santa Clara
Santa Clara County, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire two established liquor stores in prime Northern California locations. Liquor Store | Santa Clara County, CA Annual gross sales are approximately $950,000, plus...
Profitable Nail Salon for Sale in Sunnyvale / Bay Area
Sunnyvale, CA
Profitable, fully operational nail salon for sale in Sunnyvale / Bay Area, located in the heart of Silicon Valley near San Jose and Mountain View. This turnkey business has been successfully operating...
Cash Flow: $240,000
Patented At-Home Vision Testing Platform
San Jose, CA
A rare opportunity to acquire the only fully built, clinically validated, FDA-registered at-home vision diagnostics platform shipping at scale. A 29-patent portfolio pairs with proprietary,...
Cash Flow: $28,490
Established national franchise business in a great center for a sale
Petaluma, CA
Strong brand name, great franchisor who supports every step of the business, and provides training to both employees and owners. The business is primarily manager-run. As owners, we need to support...
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Home Matters
Franchise
Available in California
Home Matters is a leader in the senior care industry offering an innovative nurse-guided care model with advanced care technology for superior care.
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.
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