Hayward, CA
Asset Sale - Commercial Bakery Equipment Package This asset sale opportunity features professional-grade commercial bakery equipment ideal for cookie production operations. Located in Hayward,...
$175,000
Businesses For Sale in San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Local Info
Asset SaleRheon machine will make up to 100 cookies per minute
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Real EstatePrime Opportunity: Retail Condominium with Operating Franchise
San Francisco, CA
Prime Investment opportunity to own a retail condominium equipped with a successful, operating franchise business! "EARL OF SANDWICH – THE WORLD’S GREATEST HOT SANDWICH" This 618 SF space currently...
$1,100,000
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Real EstateDowntown Walnut Creek Restaurant Buildings for Sale!
Walnut Creek, CA
RARE chance to OWN restaurant real estate in Downtown Walnut Creek! Located at 1535 + 1541 Giammona Drive Two adjacent buildings ±5,200 SF total. Price upon request. ±3,700 SF space + Large ± 1,300...
Not Disclosed
Established Pizza Restaurant | Prime Downtown Location.
Santa Clara County, CA
Well-established independent pizza restaurant for sale in Santa Clara County, CA, in the heart of a busy downtown food court area. The business was originally established in 2005, and the current...
$295,000
Absentee run Pizza and pasta restaurant for sale in Emeryville
Emeryville, CA
Imagine yourself owning this thriving Italian restaurant that's been quietly serving up success in Emeryville. You'll love how this established pizza and pasta concept practically runs itself - it's...
$195,000
Boba tea shop for sale in Downtown San Mateo
San Mateo, CA
Imagine yourself owning this charming boba tea shop right in the heart of downtown San Mateo! You'll love the cozy atmosphere and prime location in one of the area's most vibrant five-block districts,...
$288,000
High Net High Volume NorCal Smog Test Station
San Francisco, CA
The Company is a family-owned vehicle emissions testing service serving its local community for over a decade. This is a high throughput, high volume location as over the past five years, they have...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,025,093
Boutique Gluten-Free Café With a Loyal Following & Distinct Brand
Fremont, CA
Forest & Flour is a beloved boutique, allergy-friendly café and bakery known for its high-quality recipes, warm atmosphere, and loyal customer community. Located in the Bay Area, the business offers a...
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$473,500
EBITDA: $63,940
Award-Winning Houseplant & Gift Boutique in Historic Downtown Petaluma
Petaluma, CA
Award-Winning Houseplant & Gift Boutique in Historic Downtown Petaluma Established in 2017, this profitable retail boutique specializes in houseplants and unique home décor in a prime downtown...
6
$110,000
Cash Flow: $40,920
Real Estate Photography, Automated Virtual Tour and SaaS Business
Alameda County, CA
This thriving and innovative real estate photography and SaaS business offers a comprehensive suite of solutions tailored to the modern real estate media industry. Founded in 2010, the company and...
6
$450,000
Cash Flow: $135,000
FranchiseChurch's Texas Chicken
Available in California
QSR Multi-Unit Franchise Opportunity
$250,000
Business, Leasehold, FF&E in Sts Helena, CA - For Sale
St. Helena, CA
An exceptional opportunity to acquire the business, lease, and improvements of Boba & More, ideally located in the heart of downtown St. Helena along Main Street’s premier retail corridor. The...
$130,000
Mimosa's of Willow Glen
San Jose, CA
Mimosas of Willow Glen is a well-established breakfast, brunch, and mimosas destination in the heart of Willow Glenwith a loyal neighborhood following. Known as a local go-to spot, the restaurant...
6
$699,000
Collectible Toy Vending - A Passive Income Machine! $4.5K+ Per Month
$30,000
Newark, CA
Promotional, Printing & Marketing Business
Contra Costa County, CA
This is a fantastic opportunity to buy a well established B2B print, promotional, large format and marketing business in Contra Costa County. With a solid foundation and a robust client base, this...
$225,000
Established Shuttle & Transportation Business | Bay Area | Since 2005
Marin County, CA
Established Shuttle & Transportation Business for Sale | Bay Area | Since 2005 Looking for a proven, income-producing transportation business in Northern California? This well-established Bay Area...
$292,000
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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Profitable Water Purification & Supply Store | $160,000 Cash Flow
Santa Clara County, CA
Over $160,000 Owner Cash Flow | Only 48 Hours/Week | Santa Clara County, CA Asking Price: $398,000 Down Payment Required: $300,000 Seller Financing: Seller will carry the balance for a qualified buyer...
$398,000
Cash Flow: $160,000
Established Franchise Sandwich Shop – 27 Years – Prime Shopping Center
Pittsburg, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a long-established franchise sandwich business located in a busy, high-traffic shopping center in Contra Costa County. This business has been serving the community for 27...
$229,000
Cash Flowing Corporate Rental Business - Bay Area, CA
San Mateo County, CA
***BOOKINGS INTO 2025*** Welcome to our thriving business offering three arbitrage rental properties nestled in the heart of Belmont, CA. These 3 meticulously curated units boast a combination of...
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$178,000
Subway - California
Sonoma County, CA
Subway is the world's #1 QSR chain with over 43,000 restaurants in 110 countries. Franchisor requires sufficient net worth and liquidity, and buyer must live in the area....
$130,000
Cash Flow: $42,484
Fully Equiped Cafe in Walnut Creek Downtown
Walnut Creek, CA
Take over a fully operational, turnkey café located in a high-traffic destination. Boasting a charming ambiance, this business is perfectly situated near major anchors, including JPMorgan Financial...
2
$100,000
FranchiseExit Factor
Available in California
Exit Factor is a business coaching franchise that focuses on coaching small to medium sized companies on how to build a valuable and sellable business.
$60,000
Profitable Italian / Pizza Restaurant w/ Type 47 License – Brentwood
Brentwood, CA
Established Italian/Pizza restaurant with full bar located in downtown Brentwood presents an exceptional acquisition opportunity. This turn-key operation has been serving the community since 2018,...
6
$849,900
Cash Flow: $120,000
Existing Dental Practice for Sale – Turn-Key, Business Only
San Jose, CA
Established general dental practice for sale in a high-traffic San Jose neighborhood shopping center. This is a business sale of an operating dental practice, not just a dental office space. The...
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$188,888
Located in a busy shopping plaza.
$99,000
Alamo, CA
Bay Area Hauling Company with Website, SEO & Established Brand
El Cerrito, CA
30-Year Established Junk Removal Business – A Veteran-Owned Legacy Opportunity I started this business 30 years ago, right after my time in the service as a U.S. veteran. Over the decades, I built it...
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$145,000
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...
$750,000
EBITDA: $70,000
Cat/Pet Sitting Service Bay Area Professional In-Home Cat/Pet Care
San Francisco County, CA
ESTABLISHED CAT (PET) SITTING SERVICE - SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA This well-established pet care enterprise specializes in professional in-home cat sitting services throughout the San Francisco Bay Area....
$249,900
Cash Flow: $120,000
Retiring Agent
San Jose, CA
Turnkey, agency for sale with 90% agency retention. Well balanced book with good auto to home ratios and some commercial accounts. Ready for growth it needs someone ready to invest in marketing and...
$120,000
Cash Flow: $60,000
Music School. Semi-Absentee. Enormous Growth Opportunity
Alameda County, CA
Transform Your Passion for Music into a Profitable Business! Are you passionate about music and possess strong sales and operational skills? Are you seeking a semi-absentee business model with...
$519,000
Cash Flow: $145,000
Turn-Key Insurance Agency in Pleasanton, California
Pleasanton, CA
Your time is now!!! Get involved with running a Farmers Insurance Agency. You can enter into an industry that is recession-proof and has unlimited financial growth with residual income. Owning a...
$250,000
5 Juice Bars + Commercial Kitchen
Benicia, CA
A rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, multi-location 100% organic cold-pressed juice company with strong brand reputation and a fully built production infrastructure. This business...
$395,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
FranchiseSYNERGY HomeCare
Available in California
The average annual gross sales for a SYNERGY HomeCare multi-territory franchise operation in business for over 1 year is $2,094,637. $2,094,637 is the average 2024 gross sales of 121 multi-territory businesses (392 territories) that have been in operation for over 1 year and in operation for all of 2024. 41 of these businesses (34%) met or exceeded the average gross sales. There is no assurance, however, that you will do as well. See item 19 of our Franchise Disclosure Document.
$50,000
Turnkey LEGO® Robotics & Financial Literacy Education Business
Palo Alto, CA
MS Real Estate Inc. is pleased to present a well-established, highly profitable seasonal education business specializing in LEGO® Robotics and NFEC-endorsed Financial Literacy programs for children...
$279,000
California Crown Jewel: $50M+ Vertically Integrated Cannabis Leader
San Francisco, CA
The Crown Jewel of California: $50M+ Vertically Integrated Cannabis Enterprise Strategic Acquisition Opportunity | 7 Retail Assets | Top 10 Ranked Brand House | High-Margin Verticality #1934 Green...
$420,420
A Rare, Turnkey Napa Wellness Float Spa Opportunity
$90,000
Napa, CA
Premium Tennis & Pickleball Lifestyle Brand: Established & Profitable
San Mateo County, CA
Business Overview Founded in 2017, this fast-growing e-commerce brand specializes in premium tennis and pickleball bags designed for women who value both beauty and performance. Renowned for smart...
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$225,000
EBITDA: $75,000
Restaurant For Sale, Oakland
Oakland, CA
This 2,000+ sq. ft. (plus patio & trash area) bar and restaurant must be seen to be fully appreciated. It features a complete bar, banquette seating, a Type-47 unrestricted liquor license, an enclosed...
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$195,000
FranchiseHealthSource Chiropractic
Available in California
HealthSource Chiropractic: $363K Avg Gross Profit with Unmatched Care Nationwide!
$150,000
Legendary florist business for sale in Contra Costa County
Lafayette, CA
*The only flower shop within Lamorinda ( Three cities of Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda) * Potential absentee owner * Strong, repeat customers * Turnkey operation...
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$250,000
25 years in business as a General and electrical contractor
Berkeley, CA
I have a stable of clients. I mostly do small jobs. Often, I am offered larger jobs that are more lucrative....
$185,000
Cash Flow: $120,000
Established Tutoring Business - Multi Location Opportunity
Milpitas, CA
This is a premier opportunity to acquire a high-performing cluster of three established tutoring centers in affluent Bay Area communities. These locations have been strategically developed to dominate...
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$500,000
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...
6
$294,000
Cash Flow: $111,424
$16M Integrated Metal Manufacturer & Assembly - SF Bay Area
Santa Clara County, CA
Integrated manufacturing firm with 20+ years of operational excellence, offering design & engineering services, sheet metal fabrication, precision machining, certified clean room assembly, painting,...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,400,000
Jim Pate
Restaurant Realty Company
Serving Napa County, CA
Restaurant Realty Company was founded by Steven D. Zimmerman in the San Francisco Bay Area in 1996. Since inception the company has developed into the largest California restaurant brokerage specializing in sales, acquisitions and leasing of restaurants, bars, nightclubs and related commercial buildings with local representation in the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego markets. Restaurant Realty’s brokers and agents are well versed in conducting deals with independent restaurant owners, landlords, buyers, and lessees of businesses and real estate, as well as larger ownership groups and buyers of multi-unit operations, franchises and chains. Restaurant Realty’s current brokers and agents have had great success completing transactions with over 3,400 clients, selling/leasing over 1,700 restaurant, bar and/or nightclub businesses, nearly 80 related commercial buildings sold, representing over 3.5 Million square feet of commercial space leased and over 8,000 valuations completed.
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Profitable Convenient Market Available Premium Location
Richmond, CA
$650k Yearly In Revenue + 5% Growth PROFITABLE CONVENIENCE STORE - PRIME LOCATION Established convenience store operating since 1991, strategically positioned adjacent to Richmond High School in...
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$350,000
Retail Business - Healing Stones & Crystal Jewelry Store
San Francisco, CA
This well-established crystal and jewelry store offers a curated selection of natural crystal stones, and gemstone jewelry, Turkish lamps and other accessories. The business is known for its strong...
6
$23,500
Executive Suite, Virtual Address, and Virtual Receptionist Business
$425,000
San Francisco County, CA
High RIO Automotive Franchise in San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA
Data driven automotive service business with a simple, disruptive operating model gaining market share in a highly fragmented industry. Clean, compact, and recognizable storefront with small footprint...
$8,680,000
EBITDA: $2,800,000
Highly Profitable Round Table Pizza! Owner Operator Can Net $236,020!
Sonoma County, CA
Round Table is the premier West Coast pizza franchise. They are in 8 states with over 410 Locations. Known for high quality pizzas. This business is SBA Pre-Qualified for a qualified buyer. MUST SEE!...
$398,000
Cash Flow: $149,442
Franchise1-800 Plumber + Air
Available in California
Join the multi-millionaire's club with a needs-based model - HVAC/Plumbing franchise.
$150,000
Established Chinese Restaurant For Sale In SF Financial District
San Francisco, CA
Iconic Chinese Restaurant – Prime San Francisco Financial District Rare opportunity to own a well-established Chinese restaurant with 40+ years of success in San Francisco’s Financial District....
$150,000
Premium Allstate Agency for Sale – Prime Location & Loyal Client Base
San Jose, CA
Price: $1,450,000 Location: San Jose, CA – Between Willow Glen & Campbell Industry: Insurance – Allstate Franchise Established: 2021 Business Overview: This is a rare opportunity to acquire a...
$1,450,000
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...
6
$350,000
Cash Flow: $371,000
Pottery Paradise, quality garden products is for sale.
Solano County, CA
Pottery Paradise in California sits on approximately 3.12 acres of prime land, presently being used to display pottery for sale. The seller purchased the property in 2019 and since Covid, has been...
$495,000
Cash Flow: $200,000
Danville Fully "Turn Key" Cafe / BOBA / Dessert
Danville, CA
Established turnkey dessert cafe and boba shop located in prime Danville location within Trader Joe's shopping center. Uji Time Desserts offers Japanese-inspired desserts in a clean, modern 1,210...
3
$160,000
Profitable Pool Service & Installation Business!
Fremont, CA
Profitable Pool Service Route – Diamond Opportunity in the Bay Area! Don’t miss this rare chance to own a well-established residential pool service, installation, & repair business with outstanding...
$240,000
Leading Garage Transformation Franchise For Sale
Hayward, CA
Garage Living was founded in 2005 and began franchising in 2015. There are currently 52 franchise territories in the United States, Canada and Australia. Garage Living is the premier garage...
3
$695,000
San Francisco Downtown Dental Office
San Francisco, CA
Great location modern Dental office...
6
$395,000
Cash Flow: $480,000
Turnkey Dessert Business Prime Shopping Mall Location Next to Ranch 99
San Jose, CA
RARE opportunity to acquire a turnkey food & beverage business in one of San Jose’s most high-traffic shopping destinations. This golden corner location is situated directly next to Ranch 99, ensuring...
6
$190,000
Franchisei9 Sports
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.
$35,000
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.
