San Jose, CA
$1,000,000
Businesses For Sale in San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Local Info
AI enabled software ITSM/ITAM with fortune 500 customers
Established Architectural Metal Fabrication Company – Proven Success
Alameda County, CA
$1,300,000
Well-Established Trucking Company
Santa Rosa, CA
$145,000
Branded pizza restaurant for sale near UC Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
$195,000
Premium Butcher Shop – Trusted Brand, Loyal Clients, Turnkey
San Francisco County, CA
$4,200,000
Profitable Mediterranean Restaurant – Turnkey Setup
Redwood City, CA
$400,000
San Jose CPA Firm for Sale
San Jose, CA
$775,000
Arby's Drive-thru with Terrific Cash Flow
Sonoma County, CA
$650,000
Stunning 42+Seat Patio! Great Stylish Cafe with Upgrades
Alameda County, CA
$99,000
Deep AI powered Platform for Data Discovery, Compliance and DSPM
Santa Clara County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $100,000
FranchiseCommission Express
Available Nationwide
$150,000
Popular & Profitable Breakfast Diner with Liquor License for Sale
Alameda, CA
$215,000
Prime Turnkey Cafe/Dessert Shop for Sale in North San Jose’s Top Plaza
San Jose, CA
$168,000
Bober Tea & Coffee, Mochi Dough, MOMO Egg Drop in Sunnyvale, CA
$190,000
Sunnyvale, CA
Downtown Hayward Turnkey Bubble Tea Shop
Hayward, CA
$188,000
Profitable Newark Bubble Tea Shop – Type 1 Hood + Low Rent
Newark, CA
$385,000
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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Profitable sandwich franchise in Pittsburg
Pittsburg, CA
$275,000
Owner absentee Cafe-bakery with Hood type one for sale
San Francisco, CA
$175,000
National Franchise Fitness Center in Sonoma County CA
Sonoma County, CA
$825,000
Absentee run Boba tea and dessert shop for sale in Milpitas plaza
Milpitas, CA
$299,000
Japanese/Sushi restaurant with a reasonable rent
Newark, CA
$185,000
FranchiseScout and Molly's
Available Nationwide
$100,000
Pizza Restaurant - Fairfax
Fairfax, CA
$149,000
Convenient store/restaurant for sale in Concord
Concord, CA
$110,000
California Staging Co. - Transform Your Space, Maximize Your Value
$40,000
Oakland, CA
Semi-Absentee Bubble Tea Shop – East San Jose, Great Potential
San Jose, CA
$250,000
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
$200,000
Marketing, Printing & Software Kit Production Company
Santa Clara County, CA
$100,000
Well Established Law Practice-Turn-Key-Large Client Base!!
San Francisco, CA
$229,000
Location in SuperMarket
Windsor, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $120,000
International Grocery & Beer/Wine Store
Alameda County, CA
$1,249,000
FranchiseCloset Factory
Available Nationwide
$200,000
Indoor Family Entertainment Center – Alameda County, CA
Alameda County, CA
$489,999
Furniture story for sale stablished Furniture & Home Goods Bu San Jose
San Jose, CA
$200,000
Highly profitable laundromat portfolio
$2,400,000
San Jose, CA
Turn Key Staging Established Home Staging Business for Sale – San Jose
San Jose, CA
$350,000
Profitable Dessert & Snack Shop in High-Traffic Plaza Multiple Revenue
Milpitas, CA
$250,000
FranchiseNTV 360
Available Nationwide
$35,000
34+ Bed RCFE Assisted Living Bay Area, California
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Contra Costa County, CA
$5,600,000
Preschool Business For Sale San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA
$800,000
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
Established deli business (looks like new)
Alameda County, CA
$300,000
Tony Moran
BTI Group
Serving Alameda County, CA
BTI Group, is the largest Business Brokerage firm in the Western United States, specializing in arranging the purchase and sale of privately owned companies. From our humble beginnings, we have grown to 7 offices and 100+ brokers throughout California. In total, we have successfully facilitated the sale of over 5,000 businesses in high-tech, manufacturing, service, retail, wholesale, food and beverage industries. More importantly than the number of businesses that we sell, the rolodex of 100+ associates providing access to corporate strategic buyers, private equity groups, and high network individuals creates competition and ultimately the best price for your business. We are involved in all levels of a transaction, including but not limited to: In depth market analysis and pricing strategy, coordination and implementation of marketing plans, scrutinizing and pre-screening all potential buyers, negotiating terms of transactions, arranging acquisition financing, administering paperwork and agreements, and interfacing with your attorney and CPA while coordinating due diligence, transaction details, and escrow.
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Beautiful Restaurant and Full Bar in Cupertino! Large Price Reduction!
Cupertino, CA
$250,000
Established Home Staging Business for Sale
Pacheco, CA
$99,000
Highly Profitable Construction Company Well Established- (Bay Area)
$975,000
Alameda County, CA
Subway Sandwich Franchise Exclusive Listing – Santa Rosa, CA
Santa Rosa, CA
$139,900
After School, Franchise , Fremont, California
Fremont, CA
$680,000
FranchiseOffice Evolution
Available Nationwide
$175,000
"SF Outer Sunset" Restaurant Business in a Commercialized Area!
San Francisco, CA
$159,000
Long-Established Mail and Shipping Business in Prime Location
San Mateo County, CA
$400,000
Thriving Tattoo Studio – Prime Location
Santa Clara County, CA
$39,999
Prime Kiosk Opportunity at Valley Fair Mall – High Traffic Location
Santa Clara, CA
$150,000
Super profitable sushi restaurant in Japantown
San Francisco, CA
$500,000
Prime high traffic locations in Palo Alto and Santa Clara
Palo Alto, CA
$400,000
Ongoing Net Profits: Property Damage & Restoration Company
San Francisco, CA
$275,000
Prime Restaurant for Sale
San Francisco, CA
$700,000
Deck Design & Build Contractor - Profitable & Long-Established
Sonoma County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $336,153
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.
