Alameda, CA
Turnkey Japanese restaurant operating from a licensed cloud kitchen in the East Bay. With a unique, house-developed menu and strong delivery sales, this business is built for growth and expansion. No...
Businesses in San Francisco Bay Area, CA For Sale
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Profitable Japanese Sushi Restaurant – Unique Ghost Kitchen Model!
$300,000
Cash Flow: $120,937
Towing and Repair Company
San Mateo County, CA
This extremely well-established towing and repair company offers a unique advantage with an automated customer acquisition system with exclusive AAA contract, ensuring a steady flow of business...
$720,000
Cash Flow: $233,000
Wine bar is San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
Nice wine bar location in a busy area of San Francisco....
$60,000
Physical Therapy Biz with Great Profit Margin and Room for Growth
San Jose, CA
This Physical Therapy Practice is located in San Jose, CA. It's a sole practitioner operation with great employees, insurance contracts, consistent growth, and a highly desirable profit margin. The...
$290,000
Cash Flow: $204,910
Established Auto Detail Shop & Office Space/Apartment
Walnut Creek, CA
Price negotiable for the right buyer. Happy to share financial info upon request! If you’re looking to step into a successful business with a strong foundation, loyal clientele, and built-in systems...
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$175,000
Unique Opportunity-Creative Financing-Longtime Fantastic Gift Store
San Francisco, CA
Take advantage of this rare opportunity to own your own business!! Longtime gift and novelty store selling unique, one of a kind retail gifts, jewelry, children's items, candles, stationary, kitchen...
$279,000
Mail station since 1980 in Saratoga for sale!
San Jose, CA
Well established mail station that has been in Saratoga since the early 1980s. Equipped with 388 PO boxes with multiple sizes as passive income for sale! Grandfathered with the option to ship with...
5
$149,000
Profitable, Turnkey, Well Established Childcare Center with Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Martinez, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established Turnkey Business opportunity with Real Estate. Fully equipped and operational child care center, ready to continue delivering exceptional child...
$2,399,999
Cash Flow: $285,000
Cafe i Bayview District of SF
San Francisco, CA
Small Cafe with limited cooking. Has Beer and Wine. Must See!...
$39,500
Restaurant, Loc Loc Loc
San Jose, CA
Beautiful well established Restaurant location in Silicon Valley - San Jose corridor. High end. Great lease, beautiful decor, fantastic location !! Must See!!...
$1,200,000
FranchiseGreen Home Solutions
Available in California
Award-winning franchise. Recession-proof, multi-unit opportunities, low operating costs. Let’s have a conversation.
$350,000
See More FranchisesThriving Bar & Nightclub Now Available in San Francisco!
San Francisco, CA
Discover a thriving Bar & Nightclub, established for over 11 years and flourishing post-COVID! With diverse revenue streams, this venue generated $1,165,910 in gross revenue for 2024. Valuable...
$695,000
Cash Flow: $226,213
Premium Boutique Charcuterie Restaurant/Catering
Alameda County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors San Francisco DRE #02209032 Cynthia Randall DRE #01421980 Turnkey boutique restaurant in a prime location | Premium special event catering for corporate, family, and...
$190,000
Cash Flow: $87,865
Fancy Spa Novato
$575,000
Novato, CA
Turn Key Restaurant in Prime Location with Beer & Wine License
Half Moon Bay, CA
Transworld Business Advisors of Fremont DRE# 02194963 presents: Incredible opportunity to own a fully built-out restaurant in a prime location. The sale includes all equipment, tenant improvements,...
$125,000
Milk Tea/Coffee & Mochi Donut Store
Palo Alto, CA
An elegantly decorated and modern shop specializing in handcrafted milk teas/coffee and freshly made mochi donuts. The store offers a wide range of flavorful bubble tea to fruity green tea...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $15,000
Joel Higginbotham
Business Team Group
Serving Solano 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.
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Luxury Floral Specializing in Wedding and Event Floral Design!
Santa Clara County, CA
This is a well-established, luxury floral design company specializing in high-end weddings, corporate events, and seasonal décor across Silicon Valley’s South Bay, Carmel, and Monterey County. Known...
$800,000
Cash Flow: $332,973
Semiconductor and RF Manufacturer
San Jose, CA
Founded in 1987, M-pulse Microwave has been and continues to be a technological leader and innovator in the RF and microwave semiconductor industry. Located in two custom designed manufacturing...
$2,500,000
PRICE DROP! Med Spa Clinic For Sale, 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...
$250,000
Turnkey, Full-Service Restaurant
San Francisco, CA
An exceptional opportunity to acquire a fully turnkey, design-forward New American restaurant in one of San Francisco’s most vibrant and sought-after neighborhoods. This chef-driven concept is known...
$299,000
Mission Foods Master Distributorship For Sale Vallejo CA-$619,000
Vallejo, CA
Mission Foods Master Distributorship For Sale Vallejo CA-$619,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #MissionRoute #MissionFoodsRoute #Mission #Flatbread...
$619,000
Cash Flow: $451,386
FranchiseCommission Express
Available Nationwide
White-collar franchise. No holidays or weekends! Twenty-eight years of experience. Commission Express has a working relationship with most Real Estate companies. No license required.
$150,000
See More FranchisesLeading Manufacturer & Ecommerce Brand
Alameda County, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established U.S.-based manufacturer and ecommerce brand specializing in modern, sustainable privacy pods and soundproof office booths. Trusted by thousands...
$3,400,000
EBITDA: $850,000
Popular Microbrewery and Restaurant with Type 23 ABC License
Alameda County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors of Fremont DRE# 02194963 presents: This full-service brewery and restaurant was established in 1999 and is loved by its loyal customer base for its high-quality food,...
$179,000
Inherit a Primely Located Nail Salon in the Mission District (As-is)
$60,000
San Francisco, CA
Indian Restaurant, Free Standing Building, Can Convert Berkeley, CA
Berkeley, CA
A well-established Indian and Pakistani restaurant is available for sale on a busy street in Berkeley, California, located among commercial and residential properties. This prime location is within...
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$149,000
Turn-Key Opportunity Seeking Immediate Cash Flow
San Pablo, CA
This is a rare chance to acquire a high-performing agency with a strong foundation and built-in potential for expansion. This is a great agency to come into the business and cover expenses so you can...
3
$369,000
Cash Flow: $234,000
HVAC Business with Rapid Growth
Santa Clara County, CA
This company takes pride in their rapid response time and professional services, approximately in business for 3 years. Has 5 technicians, owner is retiring for the second time, however willing to...
$195,000
Liquor Store with High Margin for Sale in Livermore, California
Livermore, CA
Liquor Store for Sale in Livermore, California. Current Store Sales are over $70,000 with high Gross Margin Plus Lotto and Lottery. Store Size is 2500 with additional Storage of 600 sq. feet. Monthly...
$649,000
Cash Flow: $305,000
Turn Key Restaurant in Downtown Burlingame w/ Outdoor Patio
Burlingame, CA
Step into a rare restaurant opportunity adjacent to Burlingame ave, that’s been part of the community for 20 years. This is a turnkey business operating as a Japanese restaurant ,but perfect for a...
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$179,000
Successful Property Management Company 700K cashflow
Santa Clara County, CA
FOR SALE: High-Profit Property Management Company | $2.2M Located in One of California’s Fastest-Growing Cities | $700K Annual Cash Flow $2.4M+ Operating Income with upside potential This is a rare,...
$2,200,000
Cash Flow: $700,000
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...
$3,000,000
EBITDA: $1,550,000
FranchiseIntelligent Office
Available Nationwide
Recurring Revenue. Scalable Growth. An Expanding Market. While the flexible office space business model has gone mainstream in the last few years, Intelligent Office has been thinking ahead of the market since 1995. We’ve put our insider’s knowledge to use by making deliberate decisions to identify where the market will be going to help keep our franchisee’s revenue growing. The number of global coworking members has grown 800% since 2015. To capitalize on this rising tide, we actively collaborate with our current franchise owners and their clients to identify unmet needs and opportunity areas that are waiting to be capitalized.
$175,000
See More FranchisesEstablished CrossFit Gym in Prime Oakland Location – Going for a Steal
Emeryville, CA
Own a Piece of Oakland Fitness History – 20-Year Established CrossFit Gym for Sale After two incredible decades of building a strong, loyal community, we’re offering a rare opportunity to take over a...
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$90,000
Cash Flow: $130,000
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...
$225,000
High-Volume Quick-Service Franchise, $333K EBITDA
$1,252,292
Alameda County, CA
Top Rated Mediterranean Restaurant with Liquor License
San Leandro, CA
Great opportunity to own a profitable, beloved Greek/Mediterranean Restaurant in the Oakland area! This turnkey restaurant is known for its authentic Greek flavors, excellent service, and stylish...
$250,000
Cash Flow: $119,791
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...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $672,048
FranchisePestMaster
Available Nationwide
Own a Top 100 Ranked, Award-Winning Pest Control Franchise with the Flexibility of a Home-Based Office.
$50,000
See More FranchisesProfitable Cannabis Delivery Business For Sale Call For Offers
Oakland, CA
High Grossing Profitable Cannabis Delivery Business For Sale Call For Offers June 30th (Oakland, California) #1687 Located in the heart of Oakland, California, this fully operational cannabis delivery...
$420,420
Car Wash + Property High Performing Sales over $1.8 million
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Santa Rosa, CA
• HIGH PERFORMING FULL-SERVICE CAR WASH • Sales revenues are over $1.8 million in 2024 • Prime location for an Express Car Wash Conversion • Semi-Absentee owned and operated. • Major Street with daily...
$7,500,000
Natural Stone Premium Reputable Business
Santa Clara County, CA
Premium and highly reputable natural stone and quartz slab fabrication, sales, import and installation business in desirable Bay Area Location. Family owned and established for many decades, this...
$2,300,000
Cash Flow: $800,000
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...
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $217,841
Landscape Architecture Firm For Sale
Sebastopol, CA
As an award-winning and highly recognized firm, the Company pioneered as one of the first licensed Landscape Architecture firms in Western Sonoma County establishing a strong presence and reputation...
$500,000
Cash Flow: $164,375
Amy Cole Cole, M&AMI, MBA, CBI, CBB
ABI Business Sales, M&A and Valuations
Serving Alameda County, CA
Founded in 1984, ABI is one of the oldest and most highly regarded firms in California specializing in the Valuation, Sale, Merger and Acquisition of privately-held companies. ABI professionals work confidentially with each client and their advisors, to develop custom solutions designed to achieve their objectives and maximize business value. Using a time-tested system, our firm has successfully managed hundreds of transactions for small to mid-market companies across a wide-range of industries. Headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, ABI is licensed in the State of California, with nine M&A affiliates throughout the USA. The firm maintains national and global strategic alliances providing broad access to active investors and acquirers.
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#1 AI Dashcam + Road Intelligence Software Platform
San Jose, CA
The Company is the #1 safety solution for the gig economy, serving rideshare, fleet operators, NEMTs, and driving schools with AI-powered cloud-connected dashcams. As a market leader in a $5B...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,000
Great Salon with almost 1 Million in Equipment and Lease Improvements!
San Jose, CA
Price reduction! Seller is motivated. SELLER FINANCING with 100K minimum down. This is a timeless salon and nails of close to 1 million in Sales and 1 million spent on equipment and lease hold...
$299,000
Golden Horizon Travel: Unlock a Million-Dollar Business Opportunity
$469,000
San Francisco, CA
Insulation Installation
Contra Costa County, CA
Are you ready to own a thriving home efficiency business in a high-demand industry? This is a well-established insulation installation business that is highly profitable and runs extremely smoothly....
$300,000
Cash Flow: $299,000
Commerical Pool Accounts an Opportunity to Expand
Contra Costa County, CA
This is a "A" rated pool business that has 25 commercial pool accounts. Well established, decades of business with exceptional experience in service, repairs, replacement of equipment, filter cleaning...
$275,000
Cash Flow: $150,000
FranchiseSteri-Clean
Available in California
Steri-Clean is a leader in Hoarding and Biohazard Remediation Services, with offerings ranging from crime scene cleanup to hoarding remediation, infection control, and more.
$65,000
See More FranchisesVietnamese 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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$100,000
Cash Flow: $6,563
Automotive Service & Repair, Official Smog & Brake Inspection Center
Richmond, CA
MS Real Estate Inc. presents a reputable auto repair and smog shop deeply rooted in the vibrant Richmond, California, neighborhood. With a robust presence in the community, this well-established...
$549,000
Attractive Chinese Restaurant for Sale
Martinez, CA
Looking for an incredible opportunity in the restaurant business? This well-established Chinese restaurant is now available! Located in a high-traffic area, it boasts a loyal customer base, and a...
$95,000
Profitable Fast Casual Restaurant in East Bay
San Leandro, CA
This fast casual restaurant has been a staple in the East Bay for 9 years, boasting steady growth and consistent profitability. Designed for absentee ownership, it's ideal for an investor seeking a...
$188,888
Cash Flow: $94,500
Smog & Repair Station with In Ground Dyno
Campbell, CA
Established for over 30 years, this fully licensed Smog & Auto Repair Shop is a trusted name in the community, offering top-tier automotive services in an affluent neighborhood. The shop features four...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $93,971
Established Bridal Shop With Exclusive Brands
San Francisco County, CA
Unlock the potential for exceptional growth with this established bridal boutique in the San Francisco Bay Area. Specializing in exclusive European designer gowns and offering a deeply personalized,...
$295,000
Cash Flow: $171,241
Established Sign Business In An Amazing Area For Sale
Alameda County, CA
Sign fabrication, sales and installation. Given the rapid expansion of the East Bay area, I was looking to be involved in a business that would be able to capitalize on the extensive growth. With new...
$274,000
Cash Flow: $20,000
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...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $332,531
Established Metal Finishing Business in Alameda County
Alameda County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors San Francisco Cynthia Randall DRE # 01421980 Discover a rare opportunity to acquire a time-tested metal finishing business that has proudly served Alameda County and...
$270,000
Cash Flow: $62,611
FranchiseConserva Irrigation
Available in California
The Grass is Greener on Our Side
$50,000
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.
