Brentwood, CA
Busy, fully turn-key pet grooming and boarding facility available in Contra Costa County, Northern California. Established since 1983, this award-winning, certified salon benefits from decades of...
Businesses For Sale in San Francisco Bay Area, CA
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Established Pet Grooming & Boarding Business – Since 1983
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Cash Flow: $105,000
Turnkey Japanese Restaurant in Prime Downtown San Francisco Location
San Francisco, CA
Turnkey Japanese restaurant located at 614 Pine Street in a prime downtown San Francisco location, benefiting from strong foot traffic from office workers, residents, and tourists. Rock Japanese...
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Business, Leasehold, FF&E in Sts Helena, CA - For Sale
St. Helena, CA
An exceptional opportunity to acquire the business, lease, and improvements of Boba & More, ideally located in the heart of downtown St. Helena along Main Street’s premier retail corridor. The...
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Mimosa's of Willow Glen
San Jose, CA
Mimosas of Willow Glen is a well-established breakfast, brunch, and mimosas destination in the heart of Willow Glenwith a loyal neighborhood following. Known as a local go-to spot, the restaurant...
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Promotional, Printing & Marketing Business
Contra Costa County, CA
This is a fantastic opportunity to buy a well established B2B print, promotional, large format and marketing business in Contra Costa County. With a solid foundation and a robust client base, this...
Turnkey LEGO® Robotics & Financial Literacy Education Business
Palo Alto, CA
MS Real Estate Inc. is pleased to present a well-established, highly profitable seasonal education business specializing in LEGO® Robotics and NFEC-endorsed Financial Literacy programs for children...
Legendary florist business for sale in Contra Costa County
Lafayette, CA
*The only flower shop within Lamorinda ( Three cities of Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda) * Potential absentee owner * Strong, repeat customers * Turnkey operation...
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25 years in business as a General and electrical contractor
Berkeley, CA
I have a stable of clients. I mostly do small jobs. Often, I am offered larger jobs that are more lucrative....
Cash Flow: $120,000
Established Tutoring Business - Multi Location Opportunity
Milpitas, CA
This is a premier opportunity to acquire a high-performing cluster of three established tutoring centers in affluent Bay Area communities. These locations have been strategically developed to dominate...
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Established San Francisco Flooring Business — 40+ Years
San Francisco, CA
Metro Floors is a long-established residential flooring business serving San Francisco and the surrounding Bay Area for over four decades. Known for quality workmanship, reliable service, and...
6
Cash Flow: $111,424
Lapels Dry Cleaning
Franchise
Available Nationwide
The Future of Dry Cleaning!
High RIO Automotive Franchise in San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA
Data driven automotive service business with a simple, disruptive operating model gaining market share in a highly fragmented industry. Clean, compact, and recognizable storefront with small footprint...
EBITDA: $2,800,000
Mainline Security - Established Locksmith & Security Business
San Francisco, CA
Mainline Security - Established Locksmith & Security Business Established in 1971, this profitable and reputable locksmith and security business has built a strong presence in San Francisco's...
6
Cash Flow: $371,000
Office & Grocery Amazon FBA Household Essentials Store
$116,000
San Francisco, CA
Popular-Profitable Wine Bar And Restaurant-Real Estate Available!!!
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Francisco, CA
Real estate included!! Beautiful wine bar and restaurant in a fabulous commercial condo with successful, profitable operations for over 30 in addition to a loyal customer base. The business offers a...
Profitable Indian Restaurant Established for Decades First Time Sale!
Sunnyvale, CA
Estimated Sellers Discretionary Earnings $260K for 2025 projected for 2025. This is a well-established Indian food business specializing in authentic, from-scratch Indian cuisine, including...
Cash Flow: $260,000
Steve Van Voorhis
ATB, Inc.
Serving Alameda County, CA
Accounting & Tax Brokerage
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Custom Cabinetry & Fine Woodworking Manufacturer – Northern California
Santa Clara County, CA
This well-established custom cabinetry and fine woodworking manufacturer has been serving Northern California homeowners, contractors, and designers for nearly four decades. Operating from a modern...
Cash Flow: $411,801
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...
13 Jamba Juice Franchise Businesses - California
Palo Alto, CA
Thirteen (13) franchise locations in California (11 in N. CA and 2 in S. CA). Weighted Adj EBITDA (Store Level): $510,865. Some leases transferable. G&A not included. Inventory not included. Cash on...
EBITDA: $510,865
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...
Flourishing restaurant in Berkeley mkt
Alameda County, CA
Famous restaurant with gross sales $634,528 in 2024. Size: 2500 plus seating outside Total seating - 100 (In and out) Rent- 6,498/mo including NNN Lease - 5 plus 5 years Current lease ending - May...
Koala Insulation
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Eco-Friendly Insulation Franchise - Smart Investments. Real Impact.
Technology Retail/Repair Business in Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors of Fremont DRE# 02194963 presents: This is an independently operated technology repair and services business based in Santa Clara County. For over 15 years, it has...
Cash Flow: $135,443
Bar - Type 48
Oakland, CA
Established Bar business in nice neighborhood of Oakland. Great location, Condition and opportunity....
Michelin Guide Rated Full Service Restaurant Business For Sale
$450,000
Alameda, CA
Subway Franchise – Fresh Remodel, Modern Design, No Extra Costs!
Santa Rosa, CA
Business Description: Subway franchise for sale in an excellent Santa Rosa location. Established in 1989, this store has been successfully operated by the current owner since 2004. Recently remodeled...
Decades-Strong Organic Alive Foods Distribution Plant & Brand
Alameda County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors San Francisco Cynthia Randall DRE #01421980 This established live, organic food manufacturer has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, certified organic...
Well Established Technology Retail/Repair and Services Business
Santa Clara County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors of Fremont DRE# 02194963 presents: A profitable, independently operated computer repair business in Santa Clara County is now available for acquisition. Located in one of...
Cash Flow: $226,532
Gas Station for Sale – 90,000 Gallons/Month + $40K Net!
Alameda County, CA
Ready to step into a proven, profitable business you can run from day one? This high-volume ARCO gas station delivers strong cash flow every month through fuel sales, convenience market, and extra...
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Well-Established RV Repair Shop in CA - Strong Reputation
Sonoma County, CA
Exceptional investment opportunity with a highly respected RV collision repair business located in Sonoma County, California. Established in 2010, this well-established shop specializes in...
Cash Flow: $66,007
Established California Trucking Company
San Mateo County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors San Francisco Cynthia Randall DRE # 01421980 With over 30 years of experience, this turnkey freight trucking company is dedicated to providing reliable and efficient...
Cash Flow: $91,833
Automotive Repair Shop
Alameda County, CA
Great opportunity to own a 45 years established, fully equipped, thriving automotive repair shop in prime area of Alameda county, East Bay. Floor space: 3200 sq.ft; Rent: $6358/ mo ; Gross: $...
Pirtek USA
Franchise
Available in California
PIRTEK is a trusted B2B and mobile hydraulic hose repair franchise with clients across several essential industries.
Turnkey 60-Year Dry Cleaner in San Mateo County
San Mateo County, CA
Seller Financing is Available Net $80,000/ year for dry cleaning plant This is a rare opportunity to own a well-established 60 years dry cleaning business in a highly desirable area of San Mateo...
The UPS Store Franchise in Napa County CA
Napa County, CA
SBA Pre-Qualified! A unique opportunity to acquire a thriving The UPS Store franchise in Napa County California - without all of the initial startup costs and concerns. The 2024 revenues exceeded...
Cash Flow: $222,102
For Sale – Prime Restaurant Opportunity on Clement Street, San Francis
$240,000
San Francisco, CA
Well-Established Pizza Parlor with Proven Profits-Uptown Gem
Oakland, CA
Have you ever dreamed of owning a successful pizza business in one of Oakland’s most vibrant neighborhoods? This is your chance to take the reins of a well-established and profitable pizzeria that has...
Cash Flow: $65,000
Turnkey Locksmith Business – Profitable, Established & Sale-Ready
Vallejo, CA
Long-established and highly reputable locksmith business with deep roots in the communities of Solano, Sonoma, and Napa Counties. Renowned for its reliability, rapid response times, and expert...
Cash Flow: $135,000
Network in Action
Franchise
Available in California
ARE YOU A PEOPLE PERSON? We need professionals who have experience building and leading a team of people.
Liquor Store for Sale
Santa Clara County, CA
Great opportunity to own a large, high gross, established, thriving liquor store, in prime Location with very high traffic. Floor space: 4000s.ft; Gross: $130,000/mo ;Lotto Gr: $40,000/mo; ATM:...
Thriving Bar & Nightclub Now Available in San Francisco!
San Francisco, CA
Discover a thriving Bar & Nightclub, established for over 11 years and flourishing! With diverse revenue streams, this venue generated $1,165,910 in gross revenue for 2024. Valuable licenses—including...
Cash Flow: $226,213
Med Spa For Sale in California!
Santa Clara County, CA
REF#400 An all cash aesthetic wellness practice located in the affluent Santa Clara County. This turnkey operation, with 5 years of proven success and growing revenues, presents an excellent...
Salesforce Consulting Service Company for Sale
San Jose, CA
The Company is a highly reputable and verified Salesforce consulting firm, recognized as a Salesforce Summit Partner for three consecutive years, which is the highest Salesforce accreditation. With...
Cash Flow: $672,048
706657 - Rooter & Plumbing Company
Alameda County, CA
We are offering for sale a highly reputable plumbing and drain specialist company offering a range of services to residential units and commercial buildings in the Bay Area. The owner is looking to...
EBITDA: $217,841
Carol Bennett
Business Team - San Carlos, CA
Serving San Mateo County, CA
Business Team, a unit of BTI Group, is the Largest Business Brokerage Firm in the Western United States specializing in arranging the purchase and sale of privately owned companies. During our third of a century of existence, we have developed both an unmatched depth of experience (an aggregate of several hundred years!) and a vast network of individual, corporate, and investment group buyers. In addition, our affiliation with the International Business Brokers Association allows us to reach buyers represented by other intermediary firms throughout the world.
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Busy NorCal Comprehensive At Home Veterinary Services
San Ramon, CA
The Company provides comprehensive veterinary services directly to clients' homes, underscoring its commitment to pet health and customer convenience. Specializing in a wide range of services from...
Cash Flow: $332,531
B2B Wholesale Distribution Business - Concord, CA
Concord, CA
Proven business model in the distribution segment. Distinct competitive advantage by offering customers better availability, higher quality product at a competitive price. Proprietary software system...
Maid Brigade of Redwood City- includes 3 branded vehicles
$219,000
San Mateo County, CA
B2B Wholesale Distribution Business- Oakland, CA
Oakland, CA
Proven business model already established, needs the right business owner with sales and marketing background to take this company to the next level. This business has very low market share, so upside...
Bay Area, CA - ATM route for sale
San Jose, CA
33 ATM Locations in the San Francisco Bay area (SJ to SF)- mainly high-end Hotels, making $41,000/yr NET (outside of Gas and time) for sale for $92,500 Buyer must join ACFN ATM franchise program....
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Cash Flow: $41,000
Wayback Burgers
Franchise
Available Nationwide
We have 180+ fast casual restaurants worldwide, a testament to our commitment to training and supporting our franchisees. Franchise with Wayback Burgers today!
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 $11,000/yr NET (outside of Gas and time) for sale for $20,898 Buyer must join the ACFN ATM franchise...
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Cash Flow: $11,000
Patented US Based World Leader Iris Recognition Tech
San Jose, CA
Our client is a world leader in iris recognition technology with a large production capacity based in USA. They are a multinational corporation with a robust track record of selling its best-selling,...
Cash Flow: $9,280
Turnkey Dental Office Asset Sale in Santa Rosa
Asset Sale
Santa Rosa, CA
This is the opportunity many dentists have been waiting for: a turnkey dental office asset sale in a highly active Santa Rosa retail and business corridor. For many dental professionals, growth starts...
Pizza Restaurant - Pizzeria - Asset Sale
Asset Sale
Morgan Hill, CA
A recently opened, fully-equipped pizzeria in downtown Morgan Hill is for sale due to the owner's health issues. The 1,500 sq. ft. restaurant has a renovated space, a high-capacity pizza oven and a...
Turnkey Japanese Shabu Restaurant in Prime Inner Sunset | 3,000 SF
Asset Sale
San Francisco, CA
** PRIME SAN FRANCISCO RESTAURANT OPPORTUNITY ** Take advantage of this rare chance to acquire a fully equipped restaurant in one of San Francisco's busiest and most desirable neighborhood shopping...
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Rare Restaurant Opportunity with Great Seating Capacity in Cupertino
Asset Sale
Cupertino, CA
"Please inquire about this listing through the contact form. Upon request, a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) will be promptly emailed to you." #1039 Area: Cupertino Asking Price:$150,000 Base Rent:...
$7M+ SF Cannabis Portfolio: High-Profit, 3-Store Turnkey Brand
Asset Sale
San Francisco, CA
Multiple Store Portfolio Grossing over 7M Annually in San Francisco Very Strong Brand with Strong Revenue & EBITDA Positive (San Francisco, California) #2023 An exceptional opportunity to acquire a...
Coffee, Yogurt & Sandwiches in Prime Downtown Location
Asset Sale
Santa Clara County, CA
This charming downtown cafe, located in an affluent Valley community, enjoys great foot traffic and is within a few blocks of the local high school. In addition to coffee and sandwiches, it also...
Fully Built-Out Berkeley Bakery/Cafe- Ready to Operate
Asset Sale
Berkeley, CA
Prime turnkey cafe/bakery opportunity in downtown Berkeley just minutes from UC Berkeley, Berkeley City College, and Berkeley High School. Approximately 1,200 sq ft, this fully built-out and...
Z PLUMBERZ
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Full-Service Plumbing, Sewer, and Drain Company
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.
