Alameda County, CA
Stunning 42+Seat Patio! Great Stylish Cafe with Upgrades In the Heart of Berkeley RRC#: 5120 Listing Description: This ~885sf counter service café with upgraded ~650sf patio oasis is now for sale....
$99,000
Cash Flow: $42,000
Businesses in San Francisco Bay Area, CA For Sale
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Stunning 42+Seat Patio! Great Stylish Cafe with Upgrades
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
Profitable HVAC business in the Bay Area
Santa Clara County, CA
Profitable, home-based HVAC and appliance repair company leverages skilled independent contractors for installations, seasonal maintenance, and complex fixes. Strong demand for climate-control...
$250,000
Cash Flow: $156,809
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
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Former Bober Tea & Coffee, Mochi Dough, MOMO Egg Drop in Sunnyvale, CA
Sunnyvale, CA
This beautifully appointed restaurant and cafe space offers an exceptional opportunity for entrepreneurs seeking a turnkey food service location in one of Silicon Valley's most desirable markets. The...
$190,000
6
California Staging Co. - Transform Your Space, Maximize Your Value
Oakland, CA
Large Price Adjustment- California Staging Co. is your premier partner in residential real estate staging and design, serving homeowners, real estate agents, and property investors throughout...
$40,000
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Established and Profitable Catering Business – Sonoma County
Sonoma County, CA
Well-established and chef-owned, this full-service catering and events company is a beloved fixture in the wine country hospitality scene. Centrally located and based in Sonoma County, the business...
$350,000
Cash Flow: $147,588
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Collectible Toy Vending - A Passive Income Machine! $4.5K+ Per Month
Santa Clara, CA
BUSINESS AT A GLANCE MONTHLY CASH FLOW: $4,500+ - HIGH PROFIT MARGINS - LOCATIONS: Prime spots with high foot traffic - SUPPORT & TRAINING: Provided for a smooth transition ABOUT THE BUSINESS Want a...
$30,000
Cash Flow: $54,000
Highly profitable laundromat portfolio
San Jose, CA
? Business For Sale Two Thriving Laundromats — Prime San Jose Locations — Strong Cash Flow ? Price: $2,400,000 total ($1.2M each) Location: San Jose, California Business Type: Coin Laundry ?...
$2,400,000
Highly Profitable Construction Contractor $500K+ Cash Flow (Bay Area)
Alameda County, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a profitable, third-generation Bay Area construction contractor specializing in tile & stone installation. With over 35 years of reputation, the company has...
$975,000
Cash Flow: $509,000
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FranchiseFirst Choice Business Brokers
Available in California
First Choice Business Brokers are a team of passionate professionals that assist buyers and sellers of small to medium-sized businesses with their buying/selling transactions. With over 25 years of industry-leading experience, new franchise owners are expertly trained in a proven business model. This unique opportunity offers multiple streams of revenue by helping business owners.
$75,000
Multi-Revenue Stream Business Brokerage - Lucrative Opportunity
Marin County, CA
Take advantage of a unique chance to own an exclusive business brokerage territory in Marin County—an affluent, business-friendly region just north of San Francisco. Known for its concentration of...
$95,000
Established Business Brokerage Territory – Prime Market
Alameda County, CA
An exceptional opportunity to acquire an established and exclusive business brokerage territory in Alameda County—one of the most dynamic and diverse economic regions in California. This territory...
$95,000
Farmers Agency For Sale
Solano County, CA
Are you ready to own a thriving business with consistent revenue and a prime location? This established Farmers Insurance agency is the perfect opportunity for an entrepreneurial-minded individual...
$270,000
3
Fancy Spa Novato
Novato, CA
This well-established, high-end wellness spa offers a full suite of massage services. Known for its serene ambiance, skilled therapists, and loyal client base, the spa serves an affluent,...
$575,000
Cash Flow: $192,774
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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Annie Adjchavanich
Secret HQ, Inc.
Serving Alameda County, CA
Secret HQ, Inc is boutique California real estate brokerage specializing in second generation restaurant and bar business opportunities (ABC Type 41, 47, 48). Pizza, donut/dessert, bakery, ice cream, coffee, juice, boba and cafe spaces are our specialty. Beauty, wellness, nail salons, hair salons, spa businesses.
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High-Volume Quick-Service Franchise, $333K EBITDA
Alameda County, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a highly profitable, well-established quick-service franchise in a desirable downtown East Bay location. Current owner since 2019, this business consistently...
$1,252,292
Cash Flow: $333,036
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
3
Established Electric Bike Store - Turnkey High Growth Opportunity
San Jose, CA
Well-established, owner-operated electric bike store with an excellent reputation in the community. This turnkey operation services all makes and models of e-bikes and is ready for immediate transfer...
$275,000
Cash Flow: $80,000
Salon & Spa
Santa Clara County, CA
This salon & spa is a premier destination for beauty, relaxation, and rejuvenation. They offer a full range of services, including hair styling, coloring, skincare treatments, massages, facial &...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $90,000
Long Standing Auto Repair Shop
Santa Clara County, CA
A full-service auto repair shop dedicated to providing high-quality automotive maintenance and repair services. They specialize in diagnostics, engine repairs, brake services, oil changes, tire...
$195,000
Cash Flow: $240,623
FranchiseiTAN
Available Nationwide
Efficient, automated beauty franchise with membership recurring revenue and minimal staffing.
$200,000
Highly Reputable Residential & Commercial Construction
El Cerrito, CA
Founded 8 years ago, the company has quickly established itself as a premier construction and remodeling firm in the North Bay and South Bay. With a dedicated and experienced crew, they deliver high...
$1,675,000
Cash Flow: $607,421
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Executive Suite, Virtual Address, and Virtual Receptionist Business
San Francisco County, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational and established flexible workspace franchise in a desirable suburban market. The business offers a comprehensive suite of services, including...
$425,000
Cash Flow: $142,000
A Passive Toy Vending Machine That Makes $54,000/Year in the U.S.?!
Newark, CA
READY-TO-GO SITE WITH LEASE IN PLACE — QUICK LAUNCH GUARANTEED! Here’s everything you need to know about VENDTOYZ: WHAT YOU'RE GETTING $4,500+ monthly cashflow Prime locations with high foot traffic...
$30,000
Cash Flow: $54,000
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Fully equipped salon for sale
Walnut Creek, CA
Complete hair and facial salon for sale!...
$25,000
13
Collectible Toy Vending - A Passive Income Machine! $4.5K+ Per Month
Newark, CA
READY-TO-GO SITE WITH LEASE IN PLACE — QUICK LAUNCH GUARANTEED! BUSINESS AT A GLANCE MONTHLY CASH FLOW: $4,500+ - HIGH PROFIT MARGINS - LOCATIONS: Prime spots with high foot traffic - SUPPORT &...
$30,000
Cash Flow: $54,000
High-margin AI SaaS for real estate image enhancement
San Francisco, CA
This is a high-margin and profitable proptech SaaS tool. It uses cutting-edge AI to virtually stage or de-stage property photos by adding or removing furniture, delivering visually optimized listings...
$300,000
Cash Flow: $95,321
Plumbing & Rooter Company
Redwood City, CA
Complete Plumbing & Rooter company. We have numerous large clients/property management companies, contractors that use us exclusively. We also patch up the walls and paint. We do trenchless sewer line...
$700,000
Cash Flow: $200,000
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Turnkey established digital printing firm with outstanding reputation.
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Petaluma, CA
In 1996 Quality Printing Services was opened. Locally owned retail and B2B printing company that over the past 30 years provided clients with value, quality and on-time service. The company focused on...
$1,800,000
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High demand recession proof business
San Francisco, CA
Low over head , high profit mold and air quality assessment business. Easiest money I ever made . I love this high demand Turn key business.Great income with low overhead. Pays for itself in one year...
$35,000
Cash Flow: $150,000
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Elegant MedSpa in Alamo
Alamo, CA
Opportunity awaits to own this elegant luxury medspa with the latest laser technology. Walk into the beautiful open floor plan at one of best locations in the Bay Area. Establish in September 2023...
$120,000
6
FranchiseWRAP SANDWICH COMPANY
Available Nationwide
Wrap City is positioned for growth and we’ve simplified the game. Unit sales range from $800k-$1.1M average unit sales $900K*
$150,000
Business for Sale – $450,000 Prime Pacific Heights Location
San Francisco, CA
Prime Pacific Heights Location | Owner Retiring After 31 Successful Years Incredible opportunity to acquire a well-established liquor store in one of San Francisco's most desirable neighborhoods....
$450,000
Cash Flow: $176,000
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Beautiful restaurant with several large private dining spaces and bar
San Jose, CA
High-End Italian Restaurant for Sale – Prime Location Price: $488,000 Location: San Jose/Silicon Valley An incredible opportunity to own a luxurious Italian restaurant in a prime, high-traffic...
$488,000
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Custom Autoshop with great online business
Santa Clara County, CA
This is a great opportunity to purchase or invest in a turnkey business which has been established for over 16 years with great local and national following with excellent reviews. We focus on...
$1,250,000
$10k to get into our Executive Model Wildlife Control Franchise!
San Jose, CA
This National Brand is backed by a NYSE Power House 24 Billion Dollar Company! They have many home services franchises and they all feed off each other. This Wildlife & Environmental control franchise...
$66,000
Cash Flow: $162,000
“Established Salon for Sale – Prime Location & Loyal Clientele
Sunnyvale, CA
Turn your passion for beauty into a thriving business with this well-established, fully-equipped salon now available for sale! Located in a prime, high-traffic area, this chic and modern salon boasts...
$250,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
FranchiseMilliCare
Available Nationwide
Looking for a business-to-business, recurring-revenue franchise with a strong brand name? MilliCare is a premium, international franchise specializing in maintaining and restoring commercial flooring and textiles. This B2B, recurring-revenue franchise is the premier, full-service commercial flooring and textile service provider with a 95% customer retention rate - proudly serving Class A commercial office buildings, retail centers, financial institutions, apartment complexes, hospitals, law offices, hotels, airports and more.
$50,000
Turn Key Operating Restaurant + Liquor License Fire Sale PRICE IS FIRM
San Mateo County, CA
Available by appointment Sundays 5pm-10pm ONLY Do Not Disturb Employees or Business During Operation Located Next to YouTube and Walmart Corporate Headquarters in the Bay Hill Shopping Center New...
$299,999
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30 + Year family owned Auto Repair Shop
Brentwood, CA
The Auto Doctor is a well-established auto repair shop serving the Brentwood, California community for over 30 years. This family-owned business has built a solid reputation and loyal customer base...
$225,000
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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
Highly Profitable Medical Supply Store For Sale Solano County
Solano County, CA
Established Medical Supply Store - 20+ Years of Success in Solano County This highly profitable medical supply business represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a turnkey operation with two...
$500,000
Cash Flow: $303,000
Window Cleaning Business for Sale - Bay Area, CA. Very Profitable!
Sunnyvale, CA
Window Cleaning Business Squeegee Squad has well established commercial contacts. This territory needs a motivated franchise owner to take them over! If you are looking for a recession resistant...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $400,000
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Samaira Sarang
Liberty Business Advisors of San Francisco Inc.
Serving Alameda County, CA
Company Information: Liberty Business Advisors of San Francisco Inc. is fastest growing business broker firm in California, specialize in small to mid size businesses. LBA agents are well trained professional who do nothing but Business opportunity brokerage and are very inform in the operation of each business they sell. Liberty Business Advisors of San Francisco Inc.
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Arby's Drive-thru with Terrific Cash Flow
Sonoma County, CA
Arby’s restaurant with strong drive-thru visibility and traffic, positioned in a high-demand trade area surrounded by both residential and commercial activity. Arby’s delivers on its purpose by...
$650,000
Cash Flow: $210,559
Digital Ad Agency | $1.1M | Trending $750K+ Profit | 54% Margin
Palo Alto, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a high-margin digital agency built to help coaches, consultants, and agencies consistently close high-ticket clients—without relying on cold outreach or...
$1,100,000
EBITDA: $750,000
National Franchise Fitness Center in Sonoma County CA
Sonoma County, CA
SBA Pre-Qualified! A unique opportunity to purchase a thriving national franchise Fitness Center in Sonoma County California. In 2024 the business generated revenues exceeding $553,000 and the owner...
$825,000
Cash Flow: $232,754
Absentee run Boba tea and dessert shop for sale in Milpitas plaza
Milpitas, CA
Imagine yourself owning this thriving boba tea and dessert shop in a bustling Milpitas shopping plaza! This isn't just any cafe - it's a beautifully branded space that practically runs itself with...
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$350,000
Long-Established Auto Sales & Service
Santa Rosa, CA
Perfect for an entrepreneur, dealership group, or investor looking for a turnkey operation with signi*cant growth potential. Continue the legacy — or expand by leveraging the shop space, DMV services,...
$85,000
FranchiseMurphy Business Sales
Available Nationwide
$439,983* Gross Profit. Low Investment. We’ll help you build a profitable, rewarding business and still have time for what matters most.
$50,000
See More FranchisesOpportunity To Own A 40 Year Old Concrete Company in Silicon Valley!
San Jose, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established and highly reputable concrete contracting business with over four decades of consistent profitability and loyal clientele. Operating since the...
$2,250,000
Cash Flow: $653,000
Premier Cabinet Manufacturer for Sale with 39 Years of Excellence
Santa Clara County, CA
Do you have cabinet manufacturing experience? Are you ready to own a company with a solid reputation, proven resilience, and significant growth potential? This full-service custom cabinetry business,...
$625,000
Cash Flow: $312,756
Convenient store/restaurant for sale in Concord
Concord, CA
Convenient store for sale in Concord plaza. There is an option to add a restaurant in back by adding cooking hood and appliances. They sell diverse selection of snacks, beverages, candy, groceries,...
$110,000
Convenience Store with OFF-SALE Beer & Wine – 30+ Years in Business
San Jose, CA
Long-standing convenience store with OFF-SALE BEER & WINE license in San Jose. Established in 1993, this neighborhood staple has built a loyal customer base with steady, repeat sales. Current...
$300,000
Bar - SF Type 48 ABC license
San Francisco County, CA
Corner bar located in San Francisco. Needs an owner operator....
$200,000
FranchiseiSmash
Available Nationwide
Start Your iSmash Franchise: Low Investment, average $198k profit* in a Thriving Entertainment Market.
$150,000
See More FranchisesBuy 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.
