San Francisco, CA
I have spent the last five years building Office and Grocery into a thriving Amazon FBA store that sells household cleaning and paper products that consumers already know, trust, and purchase on a...
Cash Flow: $102,394
Businesses For Sale in San Francisco, CA
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Office & Grocery Amazon FBA Household Essentials Store
For Sale – Prime Restaurant Opportunity on Clement Street, San Francis
San Francisco, CA
Located at richmond district?this well-positioned restaurant space is now available for sale and ready for a new owner to take over and operate immediately. Situated in one of San Francisco’s most...
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Established Remodeling Contractor with 20+ Years History
San Francisco, CA
This established Bay Area remodeling company has been serving residential and light-commercial clients for over 20 years, earning a strong reputation for quality craftsmanship, reliability, and...
Chinese Restaurant Opportunity in San Francisco’s Richmond District
San Francisco, CA
Located in the highly sought-after Richmond District of San Francisco, this restaurant offers a prime opportunity for both new and experienced operators. Positioned in a vibrant neighborhood with...
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San Francisco Facial Plastic Surgery Clinic for Sale
San Francisco, CA
San Francisco offers a premier market for facial plastic surgery, supported by a dense, affluent population and consistent demand for elective procedures. This established cosmetic surgery clinic has...
Cash Flow: $400,000
ATM Portfolio: 286 Units | $590K Annual Cash Flow | Third-Party Loaded
San Francisco, CA
A 286-location ATM portfolio across California generating $590,130 in annual cash flow, offered at $1,929,728. The operational model is the key characteristic of this portfolio. Every location is...
Cash Flow: $590,130
Remote Telehealth Business – Absentee-Ready and Built to Scale
San Francisco, CA
Own a Piece of the Healthcare Revolution This is more than just a business—it’s a golden ticket to the future of healthcare. This fully remote Telehealth operation has been meticulously designed to...
San Francisco Facial Plastic Surgery Clinic for Sale
San Francisco, CA
San Francisco offers a premier market for facial plastic surgery, supported by a dense, affluent population and consistent demand for elective procedures. This established cosmetic surgery clinic has...
EBITDA: $105,000
Established Business for sale.
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Francisco, CA
Pet Store & Real Estate Available! Located in one of the densest parts of San Francisco. The opportunity offers a turnkey store with established five years in sales. An owner user here will pay...
Cash Flow: $19,020
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Cabinet and Flooring Opportunity - Great Cashflow
San Francisco, CA
If you’re looking for a business with significant growth potential, this opportunity delivers. Take ownership of a thriving, high-demand brand that’s fully established and ready to generate results...
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Cash Flow: $200,000
The Little Gym Child Fitness
Franchise
Available Nationwide
The Little Gym is the world’s premier enrichment and physical development center for children ages 4 months to 12 years. Backed by decades of success and a globally recognized brand, The Little Gym franchise empowers owners to help kids build confidence, motor skills, and social-emotional strength through movement-based learning and gymnastics. With a loyal customer base, multiple revenue streams, and comprehensive support, franchisees are well-equipped to grow a meaningful business that positively impacts lives.
Turnkey Multi-State Photo/Video Co. with Established Partnerships
San Francisco, CA
This turnkey photography business presents a unique opportunity to acquire a profitable, multi-state operation with established systems and minimal time commitment. Operating across the San Francisco...
Cash Flow: $112,000
Newly Built-out Boutique Wine & Cheese Specialty Store
San Francisco, CA
A neighborhood wine and cheese specialty shop focused solely on everyday customers. Explore a curated selection of Old and New World wines, artisan cheeses cut to order, charcuterie, crackers, and...
Cash Flow: $75,000
Extreme Pizza Restaurant for sale
San Francisco, CA
Established Extreme Pizza franchise restaurant for sale in San Francisco's desirable South of Market location. This award-winning pizza restaurant has been successfully operating since 2009,...
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Lucrative Vending Machines (Healthier Snacks & Drinks) | Semi-Passive
San Francisco, CA
Lucrative – Semi-Absentee – Healthy Snacks & Drinks Vending Machines Business, covering the greater San Francisco area. Semi-Passive ownership, great margins, and plenty of room to grow. Each machine...
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Cash Flow: $182,000
Successful fine dining restaurant business - lower Haight/Hayes Valley
San Francisco, CA
Established Indian Fine Dining Restaurant - Hayes Valley/Lower Haight This exquisite Indian fine dining restaurant has been a distinguished presence in San Francisco's vibrant Hayes Valley/Lower...
Jack Chung
BTI Group
Serving San Francisco 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. In addition, our affiliation with the International Business Brokers Association allows us to reach buyers represented by other intermediary firms throughout the world.
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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...
Established fully operational tattoo studio in San Francisco, Bay area
San Francisco, CA
Established Fully Licensed Operating Creative Tattoo Studio in San Francisco Confidential opportunity to acquire a fully licensed and actively operating studio in San Francisco, SoMa / Bay Area, with...
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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
Pacific Cafe - 7000 Geary Blvd, San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
Pacific Cafe - 7000 Geary Blvd, San Francisco RRC#5284 Offered at $195,000 Location: San Francisco County Annual Revenue: $1 Million Plus Annual Cash Flow: Contact for Info Monthly Rent: $4,800...
Retro Diner offered with Property - San Francisco
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Francisco, CA
Description: This iconic restaurant is offered with Property. Located in San Francisco's Richmond District, this is a beloved neighborhood diner that has been serving classic American fare since 1959....
Cash Flow: $215,000
Two Men and a Truck
Franchise
Available in California
Movers Who Care - Own a market leading business with $3.1M Average Unit Sales
International Music Licensing Company
San Francisco, CA
Seven Seas Music is an established international music licensing and synchronization brokerage serving the growing demand for authentic, regionally-specific music in film, television, advertising, and...
Cash Flow: $145,489
Superfood Snack Business $675k TTM (40% GM) Servicing Top Tech Offices
San Francisco, CA
Profitable eCommerce business with $675,000 in TTM revenue and $21,670 in TTM profit selling superfood granola leading the category in food service with its delicious products, innovative nutrition...
EBITDA: $70,000
***In Escrow*** SF Laundromat Chain - Two Locations
San Francisco, CA
GB Laundry Brokers is pleased to exclusively present a two-location coin and card-operated laundromat chain strategically located in San Francisco. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a thriving...
EBITDA: $241,896
San Francisco Downtown Dental Office
San Francisco, CA
Great location modern Dental office...
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Cash Flow: $480,000
Latin Restaurant
San Francisco, CA
Imagine yourself running a beloved Latin restaurant in San Francisco's vibrant Mission District! This well-established South American cuisine restaurant has been serving the community for years,...
Restaurant Mission/Noe Valley area
San Francisco, CA
Established restaurant opportunity located in the desirable Mission/Noe Valley corridor of San Francisco. This 1,000 square foot dining establishment operates within a prime neighborhood setting,...
IAQ Consultants: IAQ Testing, Mitigation, Building Design/Operation
San Francisco, CA
This long-established IAQ consulting firm has built over four decades of expertise assessing/testing air quality in buildings. With proprietary research, inspection/testing protocols, and data...
Turnkey Japanese Restaurant in Prime Downtown San Francisco Location
San Francisco, CA
Turnkey Japanese restaurant located at 614 Pine Street in a prime downtown San Francisco location, benefiting from strong foot traffic from office workers, residents, and tourists. Rock Japanese...
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Established San Francisco Flooring Business — 40+ Years
San Francisco, CA
Metro Floors is a long-established residential flooring business serving San Francisco and the surrounding Bay Area for over four decades. Known for quality workmanship, reliable service, and...
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Cash Flow: $111,424
Mainline Security - Established Locksmith & Security Business
San Francisco, CA
Mainline Security - Established Locksmith & Security Business Established in 1971, this profitable and reputable locksmith and security business has built a strong presence in San Francisco's...
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Cash Flow: $371,000
A Place At Home
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Build a thriving senior care business with heart. Multiple revenue streams, award-winning support, and a mission that makes a difference.
Popular-Profitable Wine Bar And Restaurant-Real Estate Available!!!
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Francisco, CA
Real estate included!! Beautiful wine bar and restaurant in a fabulous commercial condo with successful, profitable operations for over 30 in addition to a loyal customer base. The business offers a...
Well established propular Liquor store
San Francisco, CA
Prime location on very busy street. seller claims current sales are 70K/mo with a robust margin. Lease is for 5+5+5 rent - 5500/mo Store size - 2500SF Open M-S 10 AM - 11 PM DISCLAIMER: The...
Thriving Bar & Nightclub Now Available in San Francisco!
San Francisco, CA
Discover a thriving Bar & Nightclub, established for over 11 years and flourishing! With diverse revenue streams, this venue generated $1,165,910 in gross revenue for 2024. Valuable licenses—including...
Cash Flow: $226,213
San Francisco, CA - ATM route for sale
San Francisco, CA
7 ATM Locations in the San Francisco, CA area - all high-end Hotels, one shopping mall - making $11,000/yr NET (outside of Gas and time) for sale for $20,898 Buyer must join the ACFN ATM franchise...
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Cash Flow: $11,000
Turnkey Japanese Shabu Restaurant in Prime Inner Sunset | 3,000 SF
Asset Sale
San Francisco, CA
** PRIME SAN FRANCISCO RESTAURANT OPPORTUNITY ** Take advantage of this rare chance to acquire a fully equipped restaurant in one of San Francisco's busiest and most desirable neighborhood shopping...
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i9 Sports
Franchise
Available in California
i9 Sports® is the nation’s first and largest youth sports league franchise opportunity, designed to be as fulfilling as it is impactful. We put fun, inclusion, and safety at the heart of everything we do - creating a model that truly resonates with today’s families and gives kids what they need most from sports.
$7M+ SF Cannabis Portfolio: High-Profit, 3-Store Turnkey Brand
Asset Sale
San Francisco, CA
Multiple Store Portfolio Grossing over 7M Annually in San Francisco Very Strong Brand with Strong Revenue & EBITDA Positive (San Francisco, California) #2023 An exceptional opportunity to acquire a...
San Francisco Based Home Health Care for Sale
Asset Sale
San Francisco, CA
Professional Home Health Care Agency Asset Sale in San Francisco This is an asset sale opportunity for a state-licensed home health care agency located in San Francisco, California. The listing...
Turn-Key Restaurant + Full Liquor License - Inner Sunset SF
Asset Sale
San Francisco, CA
Turn-Key Restaurant & Bar with Full Liquor License - San Francisco This asset sale presents a rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational restaurant and bar establishment in San Francisco's...
Rare SF Cannabis License: Manufacture, Distribute & Delivery #1982
Asset Sale
San Francisco, CA
Rare San Francisco Portable Cannabis License Package Manufacturing, Distribution & Delivery For Sale (San Francisco, California) #1982 A unique opportunity to acquire a portable cannabis license...
Rare SF Micro License: Turnkey Cultivation, Retail & Distribution
Asset Sale
San Francisco, CA
Rare Micro License Retail Delivery, Cultivation, Manufacturing and Distribution Turnkey For Sale (San Francisco, California) #1977 Positioned in the heart of San Francisco’s highly competitive...
Nick Craft
Berkshire Hathaway Commercial Division
Serving San Francisco County, CA
Craft Business Sales at Berkshire Hathaway combines a world-renowned reputation with exceptional service, professional support, and integrity in every transaction. In addition to business brokerage, we also provide commercial real estate sales and leasing services. We market and sell a wide range of businesses throughout California, with offices in Pasadena, Santa Barbara, and the East Bay/San Francisco area to better serve our clients. Our team brings extensive experience in business operations, sales, marketing, and commercial real estate. We have particular expertise in property management, construction, restaurants, grocery, hospitality, medical, and specialty food and beverage businesses. At the same time, we enjoy working with and successfully selling a diverse range of industries. We provide complimentary business valuations and confidential marketing, and we take great pride in producing high-quality marketing materials and executing comprehensive sales strategies. On average, we successfully close more than 15 business sales per year and maintain a large national database of qualified buyers.
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Perfect for To-Go Concept - Food Use Space Available
Asset Sale
San Francisco, CA
Fully equipped with Type-2 Hood, ADA Restroom, standing fridges, 3-compartment sinks, and much more! Option to add Type-1 Hood and turn Gas-line on. RARE Food-Use space that was build-out in 2018 is...
New Equipment Sushi & Japanese Restaurant-Low Rent-SBA Loan Approval
San Francisco, CA
Turnkey restaurant for sale with type 47 license
San Francisco, CA
12 FedEx Ground Routes - San Francisco, CA - Seller & Vehicle Finance
San Francisco, CA
Turnkey Nail Salon in Prime North Beach --- Great for absentee owners
San Francisco, CA
My Salon Suite
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Established Cantonese BBQ Deli | Noriega St, Outer Sunset SF
San Francisco, CA
Turnkey Restaurant Space | Irving Street, Inner Sunset SF
San Francisco, CA
"SF Inner Parkside" Turn Key Cafe with Hood, cheap rent!
San Francisco, CA
Leased
San Francisco, CA
Amazing San Fran 225 ATM Portfolio $1,292,000 Cash Flow- $3,259,000
San Francisco, CA
TemperaturePro Heating, Air Conditioning Services and Indoor Air Quality Services
Franchise
Available in California
Buy or Sell a Business in San Francisco
San Francisco is home to a wide variety of businesses, ranging from tech startups to small local shops. The city's strong economy and diverse population make it an attractive location for both buyers and sellers.
Market Snapshot
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Number of Businesses for Sale |
~220 |
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Median Asking Price |
$600,000 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$920,000 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$230,000 |
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Profit Margin |
24% |
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Earnings Multiple |
2.7 |
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Revenue Multiple |
0.7 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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If you're considering buying or selling a business in San Francisco, it's helpful to understand the local market, so we have analyzed the current business for sale listings to provide some context on the types of businesses selling, and the average financials and asking price metrics.
How many businesses are for sale in San Francisco?
There are over 200 businesses currently up for sale in the San Francisco area, covering a variety of industries. Keep in mind that some businesses may be listed 'blindly' and could require broader metro area or state-based searches to find.
What types of businesses are most commonly for sale in San Francisco?
The most common types of businesses for sale in San Francisco include:
- Food Service and Restaurants (around 100)
- Retail (around 30)
- Service Businesses (around 20)
- Online and Technology (around 10)
- And others such as Building and Construction, Health Care and Fitness, Beauty and Personal Care, each category with about 10 listings.
What is the average asking price for businesses in San Francisco?
The median asking price for businesses for sale in San Francisco is $600,000. This is just an average, and the actual asking price can vary widely depending on the specific business and its financial health.
What is the average revenue of these businesses?
The median reported revenue for businesses in San Francisco is $920,000, showcasing the thriving nature of these enterprises.
What is the average seller discretionary earnings?
In San Francisco, the median reported earnings of businesses for sale are $230,000. This figure can indicate profitability and is key in assessing a business's financial attractiveness.
What are the average valuation multiples?
The earnings multiple (asking) averages at 2.7, and the revenue multiple (asking) at 0.7. This metric is essential for appraising business value as it relates to earnings and revenue generated.
How can San Francisco business owners sell their own businesses?
Business owners in San Francisco looking to sell can engage an experienced business broker to manage the process, which improves the chances of a successful sale. Brokers are proficient in pricing, marketing, and negotiating sales. However, some owners may opt to list their business for sale independently. If choosing this route, it’s important to consider not only the financial implications but also the significant time investment needed to manage the sale process.
