Concord, CA
Imagine yourself running this thriving gas station and liquor store combo in a prime Concord location! You'll love the diverse revenue streams that keep cash flowing year-round - from fuel sales and...

Concord, CA
Imagine yourself running this thriving gas station and liquor store combo in a prime Concord location! You'll love the diverse revenue streams that keep cash flowing year-round - from fuel sales and...

Sonoma, CA
Scott's Window Cleaning - Established Window Cleaning Business in Sonoma, CA This well-established window cleaning business has been serving the Sonoma County community since 1979, offering a proven...

Santa Clara County, CA
For over two decades, this Glass Company has provided premium residential and commercial glass services throughout the South Bay. Locally owned and operated in Santa Clara, CA, they specialize in...
Cash Flow: $204,000

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...
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: $40,000
Sonoma County, CA
Rare opportunity to take over a fully equipped, approximately **7,000 SF freestanding restaurant in Sonoma Wine Country**. According to the owner, prior restaurant operations at this location...
Oakland, CA
Established Barber Shop - Prime Oakland Location This turnkey barber shop presents an exceptional opportunity for an owner-operator to step into a fully equipped, modern facility and immediately begin...
Cash Flow: $69,000
Contra Costa County, CA
Opportunity to acquire an established Pizza Twist franchise in Contra Costa County. According to the seller, the business is located in a prime location within a busy shopping center with ample...
Rohnert Park, CA
Kabayan Filipino Market presents a unique turnkey opportunity as the first Filipino grocery store in Sonoma County, established in 2022. This profitable, home-based business serves a dedicated...
Berkeley, CA
Opened in 2023 and already hitting its stride, this studio is past the startup phase and running with steady momentum! The business offers premium infrared sauna sessions focused on recovery,...
Cash Flow: $122,305
Available Nationwide
Ranked as a top Residential Cleaning franchise by 2026 Entrepreneur Franchise 500®. 91% recurring customers!*
Fremont, CA
Established Indian Restaurant in Fremont, California This well-established Indian restaurant presents an excellent opportunity for entrepreneurs seeking to enter the thriving ethnic cuisine market in...
San Mateo County, CA
This is a well-established, franchise-affiliated in-home senior care business serving four exclusive protected territories across Alameda, San Mateo (two territories), and Contra Costa Counties (two...
$100,000
San Jose, CA
Livermore, CA
PROFITABLE LIVERMORE VALLEY WINERY & VINEYARD WITH REAL ESTATE This established and profitable winery operation presents a rare turnkey opportunity to acquire a successful wine business with...
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Palo Alto, CA
PIZZA RESTAURANT WITH PRIME MIDTOWN PALO ALTO REAL ESTATE This established franchise pizza restaurant represents a unique dual opportunity combining a profitable food service business with valuable...
Lloyd Silver
BTI Group
Serving Alameda County, CA
Business Team, a unit of BTI Group, is the largest independent 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. Why Choose Business Team: * Complete confidentiality * Over 70 full-time associates * Willingness to cooperate with other brokers to expand the buyer pool * Full marketing services * No upfront fees * Over 40 years of experience with more than 7,000 businesses sold
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Jose, CA
Chaparral Supermarket presents a rare opportunity to acquire a three-generation family-owned grocery business in San Jose, California. This established supermarket has built a loyal customer base and...
Cash Flow: $2,190,744
South San Francisco, CA
Established Bay Area catering, food truck, and experiential events business with more than a decade of operating history. Beyond The Border has developed from a food truck concept into a diversified...
Cash Flow: $365,524
Walnut Creek, CA
Price is negotiable for the right buyer. Financial information is available upon request to qualified and serious inquiries. Owner operates the business on a part time basis. Valuation is the standard...
San Jose, CA
Established Wellness Spa with Loyal Client Base & Strong Online Reputation Here's your opportunity to acquire a well-established wellness business with an outstanding reputation, a loyal customer...
Cash Flow: $120,255
Santa Clara County, CA
ESTABLISHED PRESCHOOL OPERATION - SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA This well-established preschool represents a compelling acquisition opportunity for qualified buyers seeking entry into or expansion...
Cash Flow: $173,000
Available Nationwide
Home of the Original Buffalo Wing and part of food history. Expanding nationally with plenty of territory available for franchisees to grow. Learn more about joining our team now.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $2,449,992
San Francisco County, CA
Prime Downtown SF FiDi Opportunity RRC#5362 Offered at $99,000 Location: San Francisco County Annual Revenue: Contact for Info Annual Cash Flow: Contact for Info Monthly Rent: $5,750 + $2,612 (nnn)...
San Francisco, CA
TURNKEY RESTAURANT WITH BEER AND WINE LICENSE LOCATED ON HIGH-TRAFFIC GEARY BLVD Established in 2021, this turnkey restaurant presents an opportunity on high-traffic Geary Boulevard in San Francisco’s...
$275,000
Santa Clara County, CA
Palo Alto, CA
Established Flower Business more than 25 years with high-end customers. Custom-made arrangements, room for expansion and growth with creativity. Quick sale. Currently open only 20 hours/week, room to...
San Leandro, CA
Established Signage Business - 22 Years of Proven Success This well-established signage company has been serving the San Francisco Bay Area since 2004, demonstrating remarkable resilience by...
Cash Flow: $117,000
San Francisco, CA
Price Reduced! Recently reduced from $120,000 to $100,000. Excellent opportunity to acquire a well-established turnkey Japanese restaurant in a prime downtown San Francisco location. Located at 614...
Walnut Creek, CA
Established and well-positioned in Walnut Creek, California, this PostalAnnex shipping and business services center offers an excellent opportunity to acquire an established, turnkey operation with...
Contra Costa County, CA
Situated in the heart of Central Contra Costa County, California, is a highly profitable and well-established Mexican Grill for sale. Renowned for its diverse menu, this restaurant offers breakfast,...
Cash Flow: $105,279
Oakland, CA
My office is very nice space right next to Summit Medical Center. One can develop interesting practice with baseline existing patients....
San Francisco, CA
Established Ramen Restaurant with ABC Type 41 License in SF, CA Established in 2022, the Ramen restaurant has built a loyal following for ramen and appetizers on a popular Street in San Francisco’s...
Cash Flow: $63,692
Available in California
An Opportunity Like None Other: Where Personal Fulfillment Meets Financial Success
Avg. Unit Revenue: $956,702
Alameda County, CA
An exceptional opportunity to acquire a thriving, award-winning non-medical home care franchise experiencing explosive growth. Operating within an exclusive, highly desirable territory, this business...
Cash Flow: $277,633
Alameda County, CA
A highly reputable Residential and Commercial Roofing & Solar Contractor with $7.5 million 2026 projected Sales and $961,637 2026 projected DE located in Northern California is available for...
Cash Flow: $961,637
$128,200
Sunnyvale, CA
Alameda County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors of Fremont DRE# 02194963 presents: This is an opportunity to acquire an established after-school supplemental education franchise in Alameda County serving students from...
Cash Flow: $66,846
Livermore, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a fully built-out restaurant and bar in the heart of Downtown Livermore, one of the East Bay’s most vibrant dining and entertainment districts. This turn-key facility...
Available in California
Own a JUNKCO+ franchise and tap into the growing demand for junk removal with proven support from BELFOR Franchise Group.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $815,528
Richmond, CA
EasyLights is an established specialty lighting installation company serving residential and commercial customers throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. The company specializes in holiday lighting,...
Cash Flow: $65,000
Tiburon, CA
Own Sail San Fran Sailing Charters, an established California LLC and turnkey sailing charter business built around Hawks Nest, a beautifully maintained 1999 Hunter 410 (41-foot) cruising yacht. This...
Fremont, CA
Best location in Fremont full set hot pot restaurant equipment full kitchen walk in cooler freezer and hood...
San Francisco, CA
Business Description The Company is a family-owned vehicle emissions testing service serving its local community for over a decade. This is a high throughput, high volume location as over the past...
Cash Flow: $1,025,093
Contra Costa County, CA
An exceptional opportunity is now available to acquire a highly profitable, turn-key medical spa network consisting of four premier facilities strategically situated in highly desirable, high-traffic...
Cash Flow: $958,977
Eric Espinoza
GLB GROUP Inc.
Serving San Francisco County, CA
Green Life Business Group, Inc. California's Largest Cannabis Business Brokerage now representing operators throughout the United States via Green Life Business' affiliate program.
San Francisco, CA
Well-established Hair & Scalp Spa available for sale. This fully equipped, turn-key business offers specialized hair care, scalp treatments, relaxation services, and a loyal customer base. Beautifully...
Alameda County, CA
For over 16 years, this business has been one of the most trusted real estate media companies in the San Francisco Bay Area — and it's now built to scale nationally. Founded in 2010, the company...
Cash Flow: $140,466
$95,000
Marin County, CA
Santa Rosa, CA
BOUTIQUE UPSCALE DENTAL PRACTICE - SANTA ROSA Established in 2000, this well-positioned dental practice offers an exceptional opportunity in Santa Rosa's upscale residential market. Located in Sonoma...
Cash Flow: $250,000
Pleasanton, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a thriving specialty tea and food cafe that is centrally located on Main Street, in the heart of high-foot-traffic Downtown Pleasanton, where popular downtown events and...
Available in California
For over 35 years, Expedia Cruises has been one of North America's largest retail travel agency franchises and a leading seller of cruise travel. Build equity and enjoy a great lifestyle with our proven franchise model by starting your franchise journey today!
Avg. Unit Revenue: $514,404
Sonoma County, CA
Over the past forty plus years of service. Expanded from residential work to commercial and industrial projects. Offer design services, large residential, commercial and industrial installation and...
Napa, CA
Established 13-year national healthy-concept franchise in Napa, CA — with a lease secured through August 2034. Anchored in a high-traffic Plaza alongside major national retailers, in one of...
Cash Flow: $100,504
San Ramon, CA
***Inquire for financial performance information*** Own a High Performing Staffing Franchise in the Heart of San Ramon, CA Step into ownership of a successful staffing franchise for sale in San Ramon,...
Mountain View, CA
ESTABLISHED FRANCHISE CAFE - PRIME MOUNTAIN VIEW LOCATION Well-established superfood cafe franchise operating since 2018 in a high-traffic Mountain View location. This turnkey operation specializes in...
Richmond, CA
## **Turnkey B2B Franchise: 2 Exclusive Territories (Richmond & Oakland)** **High-Margin, Low-Overhead Model | Recession-Resistant Industry** **At a Glance:** * **Territories:** 2 Exclusive Zones...
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,...
Cash Flow: $300,000
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
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...
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
Available Nationwide
The nation’s leading wide-format printing/graphics franchise. Top 25% Average Goss Sales $1,488,094* and top 25% Discretionary profit $412,670*. Generate revenue before you open your studio!
Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,034,737
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:
In which counties are most of these businesses for sale located?
The majority of the businesses are distributed among the following counties:
Which cities in the Bay Area have the most businesses for sale?
The most active cities with businesses on the market are:
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.