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...
Businesses in San Francisco Bay Area, CA For Sale
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B2B Wholesale Distribution Business- Oakland, CA
$800,000
Exclusive Midas / SpeeDee Co-brand Auto Repair Franchise For Sale
San Jose, CA
Explore the lucrative opportunity of acquiring this newly-enhanced Midas / SpeeDee Co-branded shop strategically situated along the bustling Monterey Highway in San Jose. With its freshly painted...
$150,000
Wholesale Auto Parts Business for Sale – Discounted Price!
Concord, CA
Are you looking to break into the profitable auto parts industry with a proven, low-risk business? This established wholesale auto parts business—part of a well-known franchise model—is now available...
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$400,000
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,...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $9,280
San Jose: Liquor Store for sale
San Jose, CA
$665,000
Premium Butcher Shop – Trusted Brand, Loyal Clients, Turnkey
San Francisco County, CA
$4,200,000
Window & Door Business For Sale- Very Profitable for over 25 years!
Walnut Creek, CA
$2,000,000
Branded pizza restaurant for sale near UC Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
$195,000
Coin Laundry and Delivery & Pickup in Haight-Ashbury District, SF
San Francisco, CA
$399,000
Profitable Mediterranean Restaurant – Turnkey Setup
Redwood City, CA
$400,000
FranchiseFirst Choice Business Brokers
Available in California
$75,000
San Jose CPA Firm for Sale
San Jose, CA
$775,000
Established Promotional Product Advertising Company
Contra Costa County, CA
$1,000,000
Established Electric Bike Store - Turnkey High Growth Opportunity
$275,000
San Jose, CA
Deep AI powered Platform for Data Discovery, Compliance and DSPM
Santa Clara County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $100,000
Popular & Profitable Breakfast Diner with Liquor License for Sale
Alameda, CA
$215,000
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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Prime Turnkey Cafe/Dessert Shop for Sale in North San Jose’s Top Plaza
San Jose, CA
$198,000
Downtown Hayward Turnkey Bubble Tea Shop
Hayward, CA
$188,000
Profitable Newark Bubble Tea Shop – Type 1 Hood + Low Rent
Newark, CA
$385,000
High-Traffic Sunnyvale Tea Shop - Type 1 Hood + Low Rent
Sunnyvale, CA
$288,000
Profitable sandwich franchise in Pittsburg
Pittsburg, CA
$275,000
FranchiseA Place At Home
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Cafe-bakery with Hood type one for sale
San Francisco, CA
$145,000
Established High End Floral Shop
Berkeley, CA
$250,000
Salon & Spa
$150,000
Santa Clara County, CA
Absentee run Boba tea and dessert shop for sale in Milpitas plaza
Milpitas, CA
$350,000
Specialty Packaging Mftr with $3.35M in EBITDA
San Francisco, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $3,500,000
Japanese/Sushi restaurant with a reasonable rent
Newark, CA
$185,000
Pizza Restaurant - Fairfax
Fairfax, CA
$180,000
Dry Cleaner Agency
San Francisco, CA
$100,000
Convenient store/restaurant for sale in Concord
Concord, CA
$110,000
Semi-Absentee Bubble Tea Shop – East San Jose, Great Potential
San Jose, CA
$250,000
FranchiseKid to Kid
Available Nationwide
$100,000
East San Jose Asian Fusion Restaurant – High-Density Area
San Jose, CA
$275,000
Well-established and profitable SF Peninsula Business For Sale
South San Francisco, CA
$375,000
Long Standing Auto Repair Shop
$195,000
Santa Clara County, CA
Marketing, Printing & Software Kit Production Company
Santa Clara County, CA
$100,000
Location in SuperMarket
Windsor, CA
$365,000
FranchiseGet In Shape For Women
Available in California
$50,000
Soundproofing Design, Consultation and Installation
San Francisco, CA
$750,000
International Grocery & Beer/Wine Store
Alameda County, CA
$1,249,000
Indoor Family Entertainment Center – Alameda County, CA
Alameda County, CA
$489,999
15 FedEx Ground Routes - Hayward, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Hayward, CA
$1,350,000
Profitable Dessert & Snack Shop in High-Traffic Plaza Multiple Revenue
Milpitas, CA
$250,000
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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Unique PreSchool with Real Estate, SBA Qualified
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Alameda County, CA
$3,900,000
34+ Bed RCFE Assisted Living Bay Area, California
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Contra Costa County, CA
$5,600,000
Highly Reputable Residential & Commercial Construction
$1,675,000
El Cerrito, CA
Profitable Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Company – Santa Clara
Santa Clara County, CA
$175,000
Indo American Cafe in Prime Location
San Jose, CA
$400,000
FranchiseSYNERGY HomeCare
Available in California
$50,000
Rare core profitable location in Mountain View Downtown
Mountain View, CA
$1,500,000
Busy Petaluma Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar
Petaluma, CA
$120,000
Well established propular Liquor store
San Francisco, CA
$600,000
Absentee Operated Indoor Playground for Sale - Rare Opportunity
Alameda County, CA
$850,000
Established deli business (looks like new)
Alameda County, CA
$300,000
Turn Key restaurant for Sale
Sunnyvale, CA
$330,000
Established Home Staging Business for Sale
Pacheco, CA
$99,000
After School, Franchise , Fremont, California
Fremont, CA
$680,000
Restaurant for sale in Hayward, California
Hayward, CA
$200,000
FranchiseCruise Planners
Available Nationwide
$9,995
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.
