San Francisco, CA
$1,025,000
Businesses in San Francisco Bay Area, CA For Sale
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9 FedEx Ground Routes - San Francisco, CA - Seller Financing
Latin Restaurant in Prime location
Pleasant Hill, CA
$380,000
Fusion Restaurant-Breakfast Lunch Dinner w Patio Seats
Alameda County, CA
$390,000
Popular Retail Boutique - Turnkey with Growth Potential
Fremont, CA
$150,000
San Leandro Auto Collision Repair Center, Real Estate Included
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Leandro, CA
$1,499,900
Profitable Fast-Casual Restaurant – $2.3M Revenue, $356K Net
Napa County, CA
$975,000
Alteration Sewing and Wedding Dress Shop-Rich Area
Alameda County, CA
$120,000
9 FedEx Ground Routes, Fairfield CA
Fairfield, CA
$1,224,000
9 FedEx Ground Routes, San Francisco CA
South San Francisco, CA
$1,179,000
Semi-absentee run Asian restaurant for sale in SF inner sunset
San Francisco, CA
$160,000
FranchiseMobility City
Available Nationwide
$100,000
Highly Profitable Complete Construction and Painting Business
San Francisco County, CA
$2,600,000
Restaurant for sale
Union City, CA
$150,000
Collectible Toy Vending - A Passive Income Machine! $4.5K+ Per Month
$30,000
Newark, CA
Feel the Beat in Downtown S.J.’s High-Energy Hotspot / Nightlife Vibes
San Jose, CA
$1,888,888
PRICE REDUCE! Turn-Key Boba & More in Livermore's Springtown District!
Livermore, CA
$29,000
Aaron Pfeffer
First Choice Business Brokers LA
Serving Napa County, CA
First Choice Business Brokers is one of the largest business sales organizations in the U.S., listing over $12 Billion in businesses for sale since our foundation in 1994. First Choice Business Brokers specializes in business sales across all industries with transaction sizes from approximately $50,000 to $50 million. First Choice Business Brokers assists business owners in selling their businesses by locating and matching them with a buyer and managing the entire sales process. Additionally, we also work with business buyers to find the right business that meets their purchase criteria. With several offices located throughout the U.S., we have sold thousands of businesses, of all types, confidentially and efficiently through our vast buyer networks.
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High-End Los Gatos Hair Salon For Sale
Los Gatos, CA
$125,000
Preschool Center - Well Established and Profitable
Santa Clara County, CA
$1,195,000
Preschool Center - Profitable in a Great Neighborhood
Santa Clara County, CA
$1,100,000
Price Drop: Full-Service Restaurant & Bar with Fully Equipped Kitchen
Sonoma County, CA
$225,000
Sustainable Wholesale Trade Pet Product Business With Strong Brand
San Francisco, CA
$600,000
FranchiseOffice Pride Commercial Cleaning
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Award Winning Cafe & Artisinal Bakery in the North Bay
Sonoma County, CA
$267,000
Donut Franchise business for sale in Concord plaza
Concord, CA
$178,000
High-margin AI SaaS for real estate image enhancement
$300,000
San Francisco, CA
Asian Concept Prime Location Walnut Creek
Walnut Creek, CA
$300,000
Prime Commercial Kitchen with Retail Frontage – Flexible Use
Daly City, CA
$99,000
Absentee run Korean fried chicken restaurant for sale near UC Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
$220,000
RC3 Appliance Repair
Santa Rosa, CA
$85,000
Attractive Seafood- East Coast Style With a Full Bar Type 47 License
San Jose, CA
$298,000
High-Revenue Pet Franchise - Hands-On Growth Ready
Alameda County, CA
$495,000
13 FedEx Ground Routes, Santa Rosa (Windsor) CA
Windsor, CA
$1,100,000
FranchiseWayback Burgers
Available Nationwide
$250,000
8 FedEx Ground Routes, Hayward CA
Hayward, CA
$925,000
Women's Fitness Business Makes $90k!
San Jose, CA
$180,000
Plumbing & Rooter Company
$700,000
Redwood City, CA
Floral Business
San Mateo County, CA
$2,200,000
Grocery with Liquor Store
Contra Costa County, CA
$599,000
FranchiseNerdsToGo
Available Nationwide
$80,000
Absentee run beauty salon for sale in Mountain View
Mountain View, CA
$150,000
Iphone, iPad Repair for sale
Walnut Creek, CA
$375,000
Fully Built-Out Indian Restaurant
Santa Rosa, CA
$120,000
Peninsula Favorite - $3MM sales - 11 years on the Lease
San Mateo County, CA
$398,000
Best in boba tea. interior floral decorations, catering to grab and go
San Leandro, CA
$59,900
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.
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Award-Winning Bay Area Hair Studio: Loyal Clients, High Profit Margins
San Francisco, CA
$695,000
5 Star Turnkey Auto Repair Business in High End Business Complex
San Jose, CA
$279,000
Turnkey established digital printing firm with outstanding reputation.
$1,800,000
Petaluma, CA
Reputable Auto Repair Shop in Prime Location SF San Mateo County
Belmont, CA
$49,000
Established Architectural Metal Fabrication Company – Proven Success,
Alameda County, CA
$1,300,000
FranchiseTeriyaki Madness
Available Nationwide
$200,000
Beauty Lash Salon Clients and Equipment For Sale
San Carlos, CA
$9,000
Turnkey Preschool & Daycare | Profitable Operation + 160-Child Lic
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Dixon, CA
$5,456,131
Established Nationwide Printing & Packaging Business – 13 Locations
San Francisco, CA
$1,950,000
Attractive Semi-Open Kitchen Restaurant Type 41 License Huge Patio
San Jose, CA
$198,000
Established & Profitable- Lighting Retail Business for Sale –
San Mateo County, CA
$148,000
Turnkey Coffee Shop Opportunity – Prime Location, Ready to Operate
San Jose, CA
$99,988
Turn-Key Indian Restaurants in famous street
Alameda County, CA
$159,000
Cabinet shop
Oakland, CA
$35,000
Well Established and Profitable Tanning Salon in East Vallejo!!
Vallejo, CA
$65,000
FranchiseSafeSplash Swim School
Available Nationwide
$60,000
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.
