Fremont, CA
Profitable Pool Service Route – Diamond Opportunity in the Bay Area! Don’t miss this rare chance to own a well-established residential pool service, installation, & repair business with outstanding...
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Leading Garage Transformation Franchise For Sale
Hayward, CA
Garage Living was founded in 2005 and began franchising in 2015. There are currently 52 franchise territories in the United States, Canada and Australia. Garage Living is the premier garage...
3
High-Volume Mon-Fri Japanese Catering – Exceptional Margins & Scalable
San Mateo County, CA
Founded in 2018 by the current owner after leaving a corporate career, the business was built with a clear mission: provide high-quality, healthy meals to the workforce. Coming from a non-restaurant...
2
Cash Flow: $260,000
Turnkey Full-Service Indian Restaurant in Prime Walnut Creek Location
Walnut Creek, CA
Well Established Indian Restaurant represents a rare opportunity to acquire a turnkey restaurant in Walnut Creek, one of the East Bay's most attractive restaurant markets. The location offers...
San Francisco Downtown Dental Office
San Francisco, CA
Great location modern Dental office...
6
Cash Flow: $480,000
Food & Snack eCommerce Subscription Box
Contra Costa County, CA
Consumer food and snack subscription box service with $2 million annual growth opportunity. Key Business Features: • Fully relocatable business model • Home-based operations with low overhead • Remote...
Bar - SF Type 48 ABC license
San Francisco County, CA
Corner bar located in San Francisco. Needs an owner operator....
Upscale Salon for Sale – Great Stylist-Owner Opportunity
Mountain View, CA
Established Hair Salon - Prime Mountain View Location This well-established salon offers an exceptional opportunity for a licensed stylist-owner in Mountain View’s upscale market. In continuous...
6
Iconic Concord Bar for Sale - Captains Chest!
Concord, CA
Ready to own your own bar? Here’s your chance to take over Captain’s Chest, a fully operational neighborhood bar in Concord with an affordable lease and one of California’s most valuable liquor...
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes - California
Solano County, CA
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes is a fast-casual burger franchise that was founded in 2007 in Plano. The brand was created with a focus on serving fresh, made-to-order food using high-quality...
Cash Flow: $83,596
Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Join Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken: A Legendary Brand with $1.8M AUV, Strong Unit Economics, and Amazing Chicken. Since 1966, We've Delivered Great Food and Franchise Success with Unmatched Support. Now Exclusively Partnering with Multi-Unit Developers for Growth Opportunities!
Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,883,846
RAPID GROWTH CPA - wants another CPA 25% - 49%
Cupertino, CA
PROFITABLE CPA FIRM IN SILICON VALLEY'S HEART Established in 1998 (took off a few years), this thriving accounting and tax practice operates in Cupertino, California, serving Silicon Valley's dynamic...
Cash Flow: $225,000
Home Health Agency in San Francisco Bay Area for Sale
Santa Clara, CA
California Home Health Agency License # 550007846 Willow Pathway Home Healthcare is a CA-licensed home health agency based in the San Francisco Bay Area, providing patients post-acute care and...
2
High Margin Dessert/Snack Franchise - Mall Food Court
$550,000
Daly City, CA
Rebar Fabrication and Installation Business
Alameda County, CA
We specialize in the fabrication and installation of rebar which play a crucial role in reinforcing concrete structures. Our rebar is meticulously crafted assemblies consisting of reinforcing bars...
2
CNC Manufacturing and Prototype Making
Santa Clara, CA
This business is in a good location, in the heart of Silicon Valley for 30 years. Serves customer needs for prototypes, special orders, and short-run production. Company has outside connections with...
6
Cash Flow: $189,000
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CJK Real Estate
Serving Santa Clara County, CA
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Licensed Auto Wholesale Dealership multi Years in Business w/ LLC Cali
Contra Costa County, CA
Established licensed auto wholesale dealership operating in Contra Costa County, California with excellent DMV standing and multiple years of continuous operation. This home-based business opportunity...
Innovative, Fun Group Strength and Conditioning studio & community
Oakland, CA
INNOVATIVE GROUP STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING STUDIO - OAKLAND, CA Premium franchise fitness studio specializing in true progressive resistance/strength training and conditioning with proven track record...
6
Cash Flow: $180,000
Exceptional Turnkey ARF Level 7 Business & Real Estate Opportunity
Fairfield, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational, highly profitable Adult Residential Facility (ARF Level 7) with real estate included. This established Regional Center-funded program has operated...
Profitable Roofing Contractor for Sale, Sonoma County , Santa Rosa, CA
Santa Rosa, CA
Sonoma County Roofing Contractor (Santa Rosa Area) — Established 1989. A rare opportunity to acquire a long-standing C-39 roofing contractor serving Sonoma County / Santa Rosa & nearby areas....
Cash Flow: $433,254
High-Volume Destination Restaurant & Exclusive Event Venue
Livermore, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire an established, profitable, full-service American Fusion restaurant and premier event destination strategically located within a high-traffic Municipal Airport...
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CMIT Solutions
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Tap into the lucrative world of technology with CMIT Solutions Franchise
Avg. Unit Revenue: $536,563
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...
6
Gelato, Italian Ice Cream Shop For Sale-Prime UC Berkeley Downtown
Berkeley, CA
Established Gelato and Italian Ice Cream Shop for Sale in Prime UC Berkeley Downtown Location This well-established gelato and Italian ice cream shop offers an excellent opportunity in Berkeley's...
Turnkey Award-Winning Restaurant | Recently Remodeled | NearWholeFoods
$72,500
Sonoma County, CA
High-End Profitable Salon | $20K+ Monthly Cash Flow | Turnkey | San Jo
San Jose, CA
High-End Profitable Salon | Established Market Leader in North San Jose This premium hair salon represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a thriving beauty business in one of Silicon Valley's...
Cash Flow: $250,000
Bar & Live Music Venue - Massive Price Reduction - Deal of a Lifetime!
Oakland, CA
HIGHLY MOTIVATED SELLER. PRICE REDUCED TO $129K OR BEST OFFER CALL FOR DETAILS The acclaimed Elbo Room Jack London bar is for sale. This fully equipped liquor bar and live music venue is located just...
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Premier Restoration Business in San Jose, CA
Santa Clara County, CA
Established restoration and property recovery business serving the San Jose, California market. The company provides emergency mitigation, restoration, contents management, and insurance claims...
EBITDA: $621,709
Profitable Beauty Salon for Sale – Prime Location & Loyal Client Base
Fremont, CA
Established and profitable beauty salon located in a prime Bay Area location with a loyal and growing client base. Aura Skin-N-Beauty is a fully operational, turnkey business offering high-demand...
6
Cash Flow: $52,500
Profitable HVAC, Duct & Insulation Company
Alameda County, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a highly rated and well-established HVAC, ducting, insulation, and energy efficiency company serving the Bay Area since 2015. The business has built an exceptional...
6
Cash Flow: $350,000
Own your Reputable Brand Sandwich Shop - No Royalties
Union City, CA
Established licensed Deli & Sandwich Shop - Union City, CA (Brand has been around for over 25 years) This profitable sandwich shop franchise offers a turnkey opportunity in the thriving Union City...
Award-Caliber Architecture & Plant-Focused Design Business
Alameda County, CA
This opportunity involves a well-established living architecture and interior plant design company operating at the intersection of design, biophilia, and experiential environments. With a decade-long...
Cash Flow: $308,800
Mister Sparky Electric
Franchise
Available in California
Power is powerful! Invest in a top-tier, recession-resistant electrical services franchise backed by the Mister Sparky brand!
Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,227,530
Established Chinese Restaurant for Sale
Berkeley, CA
Turnkey restaurant business for sale in prime UC Berkeley Campus. It is situated in a busy plaza alongside other food establishments which attracts large crowds to this location. The UC Berkeley...
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Turnkey East Bay Area Bakery Cafe with Strong Wedding Cake Business
Alameda County, CA
A thriving, turnkey bakery in a high-traffic East Bay Area shopping center, generating over $1M in annual revenue. The 1,182 sq ft space features a beautifully designed interior with both indoor and...
Hair & Nails Salon
$199,000
Santa Clara County, CA
Cleaning business at Bay Area
San Jose, CA
Established Cleaning Franchise Business - Bay Area This is an established cleaning franchise operation affiliated with a well-known national brand, serving the dense San Jose metropolitan area in...
Established Bay Area Cosmetic Surgery Practice
Alameda County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors of Fremont DRE# 02194963 presents: Rare opportunity to acquire an established Bay Area cosmetic surgery and aesthetic medicine practice with approximately 20 years of...
Cash Flow: $204,480
Hammer and Nails
Franchise
Available in California
We're building something legendary - Hammer & Nails: The Original All-in-one Men's Grooming membership. Men used to have two options: a rushed haircut at a strip-mall chain, or nothing at all. Hammer & Nails changed that in 2016, and we're still the only complete men's grooming franchise built around recurring memberships instead of one-off visits. It's dependable, recurring revenue from members who come back every month. Not a fluke of foot traffic and it's in a category that's only continuing to grow fast.
Established & Profitable Skincare Clinic since 2000 FOR SALE!
San Jose, CA
Services Offered Facial & Skin Treatments: Facial treatments, chemical peels (targeting fine lines, wrinkles, sun damage, acne, pigmentation, and age spots), and skin tightening. Permanent Makeup &...
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Coin Laundry with real estate and residential rental units
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Francisco, CA
LOCATION & MARKET POSITIONING Situated at the corner of Geary Blvd & 37th Ave, the property benefits from: Exceptional visibility along a major commercial corridor Dense residential population with...
Mission Foods Route For Sale | Sonoma, CA — $120,000
Sonoma, CA
Mission Foods Route For Sale | Sonoma, CA — $120,000 About the Route Mission Foods distribution route for sale - $120,000. The territory services portions of Sonoma CA, Glen Allen CA, El Verano CA and...
Cash Flow: $95,346
Hookah Lounge Restaurant with newly built Smash Burger side
Daly City, CA
Situated on a high-traffic, high-visibility corridor, this turnkey operation is fully equipped and ready for immediate takeover. Massive Hookah Lounge Mediterranean Restaurant and Bar WITH an...
6
Cash Flow: $126,000
Montessori Preschool for Sale; Great Opportunity for 1st-Time Buyer
Solano County, CA
This popular and well-managed Montessori preschool business is available for sale in southern Solano County. It has a license capacity of 15 students 2.9 - 5 years old. It offers an excellent location...
Ralph Santos
Health Care Biz Brokers
Serving Santa Clara County, CA
Healthcare Biz Brokers is a one of a kind brokerage working exclusively with medical businesses. We are unique in the fact that our broker of record, Ralph Santos, comes to the table with real-world business experience as well as his clinical background as an Occupational Therapist. This is the difference-maker for Healthcare Biz Brokers. We are able to take your sale or your acquisition to the next level by guiding you with your pre-initial meeting due diligence, your actual first meeting strategies, your actual due diligence, your transition strategy, your post-sale tasks, and your exit strategy. We can speak the language of business and the language of medicine, which creates the perfect balance for our respective clients. Our perspective when it comes to our clients is to create a trusting relationship where you know that we are on your side. It is imperative that you understand that we are (a) competent in what we are doing and (b) abiding by our fiduciary duties of being honest and loyal to you at all times. Furthermore, Healthcare Biz Brokers prides itself on our reputation. We have created a strong following of past clients as well as aligning ourselves with professionals. These professionals would be those members that should be on your “Power Team” such as lawyers, accountants, consultants, billing companies, and more. Healthcare Biz Brokers is not your typical brokerage in that we specialize in working with the medical professional and medical investor community. We take the time to understand your specific business model and thereafter dissect your business to help your potential buyers see your goodwill and their bottom line. We seek to help our buyers understand the purchase/sale process which would include having a clear understanding of the specific business type and also understanding what you will need in order to succeed in the industry. If you find that you have questions about a particular healthcare business, we are more than happy to help you understand what will make sense to you in your particular situation. If you are thinking about divesting or selling your company, call us to discuss your options. We come to our clients with years of experience and a strong desire to see you succeed in your business sale/acquisition.
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Manufacturer of High Quality Support Products for a Healthy Lifestyle
Alameda County, CA
Well established, 34 years old VA contract Holder - ITA-MED Co. is an innovative U.S. manufacturer of high quality, eco-friendly home health care, orthopedic, and sports medicine products. A dynamic...
EBITDA: $450,000
Multi unit Carl's Jr N. CA
Dixon, CA
These stores are located across Sacramento, Solano County, the East Bay, and the Sierra Foothills, which collectively form part of the Greater Sacramento–Northern California regional economy. This...
EBITDA: $659,000
Seller financing offered for Parisian restaurant
$350,000
Petaluma, CA
A 6 Year Old Established Spa in West Portal San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
Established West Portal Spa - Prime San Francisco Location This thriving 6-year-old spa presents an exceptional opportunity in San Francisco's desirable West Portal neighborhood. With annual revenue...
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EBITDA: $1
Two Location Breakfast Lunch Restaurant For Sale! Motivated Sellers
Sonoma County, CA
Two Location Breakfast Lunch Restaurant For Sale! Motivated Sellers. Priced Below Market! Strong SDE Profits. RRC#5279 Offered at $375,000 Location: Sonoma County Annual Revenue: $2,400,000 Annual...
Juice It Up!
Franchise
Available in California
Join a proven 30+ year brand with a strong franchise foundation, delivering $852K AUV among the top 25% and achieving 50% growth from 2019 to 2024. Capitalize on low startup costs, efficient operations, and a compact footprint designed for high performance and profitability.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $569,718
$3.2M Restaurant & Bar | Type 47 ABC + Entertainment License
Santa Clara County, CA
$3.2M Restaurant & Bar | Type 47 ABC + Entertainment License | Prime San Jose Location RRC#5265 Asking Price: $649,000 Location: Santa Clara County Annual Revenue: $3,200,000 Base Rent: $18,660/month...
Well-established & Successful Stone Fabrication Business for Sale
Hayward, CA
ROCK SOLID STONE FABRICATION BUSINESS FOR SALE With many decades of success in stone materials design and installation, and just over a quarter-century in custom, computer-aided, stone fabrication,...
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Mountain Mike’s Pizza Franchise – Profitable Alameda County
Alameda County, CA
Exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established Mountain Mike’s Pizza franchise in a prime Alameda County, California location. This turnkey business offers consistent sales history, strong...
Profitable Bay Area Roofing Company - Consistent Books & Records
Alameda County, CA
Are you looking to acquire a reputable, turnkey service business with a decade of proven success? This well-established, family-owned roofing company has been the trusted choice for homeowners and...
Cash Flow: $376,000
Farmers Insurance Agency – San Carlos, CA | $3.2M Book | $235K Rev
San Carlos, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a high-retention, established Farmers Insurance agency in San Carlos, California with a $3.2M premium book and $235K annual revenue (~$20K/month). Priced...
2
Cash Flow: $190,000
Great Fusion Mexican Restaurant W/Loyal Customers & Good Cash-flow!
Santa Clara County, CA
Mexican Fusion Restaurant with Full Liquor License – Turnkey Operation with Strong Team & Growth Potential Business Overview This is a well-established and highly regarded Mexican Fusion restaurant...
Cash Flow: $84,000
11-Unit Carl’s Jr. Franchise Portfolio | $858K+ EBITDA | Strong Growth
Santa Clara County, CA
Opportunity to acquire an 11 unit Carl’s Jr. franchise portfolio with strong historical performance, demonstrated growth, and significant scalability potential. This established platform generated...
EBITDA: $857,931
NorCal Litigation Firm: High Margins, Rapid Growth
Walnut Creek, CA
This is a standout opportunity to step into a growing litigation practice with a steady flow of new clients and a model built for scale. The firm benefits from a strong referral network and a...
Cash Flow: $331,460
Premier Nail Studio in Newark, CA
Newark, CA
This well-established beauty studio in Newark, CA specializes in nail services, permanent makeup, lash treatments, and advanced skincare. Known for its customized, client-focused approach, the...
Cash Flow: $25,503
Merry Maids
Franchise
Available in California
Merry Maids is a recognized and industry-leading house cleaning franchise in the U.S. Merry Maids has more than 7,000 home cleaning professionals who service homes on four continents, including more than 200,000 homes in North America every month. Merry Maids is proud to be part of Atlanta-based ServiceMaster Global Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SERV), a leading provider of essential residential and commercial services for over 75 years.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $738,593
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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