Alameda, CA
$370,000
Businesses For Sale in San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Local Info
4000 Sf Full Kitchen Restaurant for sale
Beautiful turn-key Pho Restaurant in Campbell $225,000
Campbell, CA
$225,000
Established day spa and wellness center in napa valley
Napa County, CA
$180,000
Sushi Restaurant with 47 Hard liquor lic, patio, and reasonable rent
Pleasanton, CA
$290,000
Latin Restaurant in Prime location
Pleasant Hill, CA
$380,000
Private Utility Locating Division
Livermore, CA
$150,000
High-End Window Treatment Company $200K+ SDE
Contra Costa County, CA
$599,000
Modern W/ full kitchen type 1 hood Beer & Wine in Busy Area Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
$90,000
$180,000 NET INCOME — Profitable Asian Restaurant in San Mateo County
San Mateo County, CA
$290,000
Mexican Restaurant Great Location
Sunnyvale, CA
$300,000
Franchise810 Entertainment
Available Nationwide
$650,000
Union Square Restaurant for Sale
San Francisco, CA
$388,000
Marketing & Automation Company Real Estate & Mortgage - 2X EBITDA
San Jose, CA
$330,000
California Staging Co. - Transform Your Space, Maximize Your Value
$10,000
Oakland, CA
Liquor Store – Alameda County (PRICE DROP)
Alameda County, CA
$310,000
Walnut Creek CPA Book of Business
Contra Costa County, CA
$260,000
Regina Fisher
Sierra Bay Partners
Serving Alameda County, CA
Sierra Bay Partners is a collective of seasoned M&A and strategy professionals guiding owners of small and mid-sized companies through complex transitions. We provide tailored strategies, clear market insight, and hands-on support throughout the entire transaction process—from preparing the business for market to negotiating with qualified buyers and driving the deal to a successful closing. Known for our personalized service and strong track record of successful outcomes, we deliver an advisory experience built around the specific needs and goals of each client. With more than 70% of M&A deals failing, our mission is simple: ensure our clients are the exception. Sierra Bay Partners maintains absolute confidentiality and discretion throughout the selling process, and we strive to uphold the highest level of professionalism and integrity in every engagement. Versatile, accomplished, and deeply committed to our clients’ success, we provide the expertise and execution required to elevate your business and achieve the best possible outcome.
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Franchise Boba tea for sale in Milpitas
Milpitas, CA
$188,000
Established Pool Service and Supply Company -( Since 1998 | SBA)
Santa Clara County, CA
$3,500,000
Absentee run Vietnamese restaurant for sale in Brentwood near Costco
Brentwood, CA
$150,000
Pizza & Sports Bar, can be converted type 41 license
Pleasanton, CA
$199,000
Sandwich Shop & Deli. Easy operation. 10am-6pm. Corner location.
Santa Clara County, CA
$195,000
FranchiseBlueFrog Plumbing & Drain
Available in California
$100,000
Absentee run Branded boba tea and snack shop for sale in Vallejo
Vallejo, CA
$200,000
Charming Tiburon Wine Bar & Boutique Bottle Shop for Sale
Marin County, CA
$129,000
Farmers Agency For Sale
$270,000
Solano County, CA
Fairfield EA Firm for Sale
Fairfield, CA
$125,000
Profitable Hair Salon - Absentee ownership
Alameda County, CA
$99,000
Profitable Moving & Storage Company w/ Long-Term Client Contracts
Sonoma County, CA
$1,150,000
24 Year Scaffolding Powerhouse Driving High Demand Construction
Contra Costa County, CA
$1,100,000
Business Accounting Services Firm
Santa Clara County, CA
$795,000
Hawaiian BBQ restaurant for sale near UC Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
$288,000
Popular Takeout Japanese Restaurant for Sale
Alameda County, CA
$250,000
FranchisePlumbingPro
Available in California
$100,000
Mexican Restaurant
Santa Clara County, CA
$300,000
Best in boba tea. interior floral decorations, catering to grab and go
San Leandro, CA
$59,900
A Passive Toy Vending Machine That Makes $54,000/Year in the U.S.?!
$30,000
Newark, CA
Chinese Restaurant
San Mateo County, CA
$290,000
Busy Shopping Center - Acupuncture clinic for sale
San Jose, CA
$80,000
FranchiseAssisting Hands Home Care
Available in California
$150,000
Confidential Opportunity in Downtown Morgan Hill
Morgan Hill, CA
$375,000
Popular Mexican Restaurant and Bar ( San Jose)
San Jose, CA
$330,000
Calling On All Motivated Auto Techs
San Francisco, CA
$130,000
Neighborhood Auto Repair Shop - Be your own boss!
San Francisco, CA
$130,000
Landscape Design-Build Company With Skilled Crews
Contra Costa County, CA
$699,000
Bill Grunau
Pacific Business Brokers
Serving Santa Clara County, CA
Pacific Business Sales specializes in the sale of small and mid-size businesses in Orange County, LA County, the Inland Empire, and Silicon Valley. We also sell commercial real estate and work closely with CPAs and financial advisors that specialize in tax and retirement planning for business owners selling their businesses. Pacific Business Sales represents companies in technology, manufacturing, distribution & 3PL, construction, healthcare & health services, and B2B services markets. What to Expect * Market Value Analysis of your business before you sign a representation agreement * A smooth transaction process with our guidance step-by-step * A comprehensive Offering Memorandum (prospectus, aka business profile) for your business providing Buyers with the details they need to make an intelligent decision about buying your business * Featured Ads for your business and email blasts to the BizBuySell Buyer database + our buyer database * SBA financing for the sale of your business. Typically over 90% of our transactions use SBA financing which means more cash at closing for the Seller and better financing terms for the Buyer. We work exclusively with SBA PLP (Preferred Lending Program Lenders) * Our CPA, Financial Advisor, and Attorney affiliates/partners are available to assist you with tax planning, financial planning, Due Diligence support, and legal services if you require these services * 34 five Star reviews on Google. See the testimonials & reviews on our website
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Quality Vietnamese restaurant for sale in SF Outer Richmond
San Francisco, CA
$168,000
Established Coffeehouse for sale in San Francisco Inner Richmond
San Francisco, CA
$110,000
Small structural engineering company for early career engineer
$400,000
Oakland, CA
Turn Key well-known Restaurants w/ Bar & Full liquor License 47
Alameda County, CA
$169,000
Dry Cleaner Agency
San Francisco, CA
$100,000
FranchiseConserva Irrigation
Available in California
$50,000
Full-Service Japanese Restaurant with Full Bar-Great Location!!
Berkeley, CA
$289,000
Landscape Design-Build Company With Skilled Crews
Contra Costa County, CA
$700,000
Premier Kids’ Fitness & Party Center
San Mateo, CA
$1,100,000
Roofing & Solar Contractor + Property – $6.8M Sales / $895K DE
Alameda County, CA
$2,175,000
Profitable Candy & Gelato Shop + Retail Condo
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Windsor, CA
$1,440,000
Established Commercial & Industrial Electrical Contractor Available
San Mateo County, CA
$1,800,000
Profitable Teriyaki Restaurant in Prime Hayward Location
Hayward, CA
$250,000
12 FedEx Ground Routes - San Francisco, CA - Seller & Vehicle Finance
San Francisco, CA
$1,525,000
Profitable Cleaning Co., Top-Rated and Recession proof
Marin County, CA
$800,000
FranchiseFleet Clean
Available in California
$90,000
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.
