San Jose, CA
$175,000
Businesses For Sale in San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Local Info
Branded Poke shop for sale in vibrant San Jose shopping mall
Used Auto dealership business for sale in Richmond
Richmond, CA
$120,000
Profitable Youth Sports Franchise in A+ Location
Alameda County, CA
$115,000
Structural Engineering Business
Alameda County, CA
$800,000
Established Unique Asian Concept with $96,000 Profit
Petaluma, CA
$129,000
Window Screen Installation and Repair - PRICE REDUCED!
Santa Rosa, CA
$525,000
Popular Pizza Restaurant (Milpitas)
Milpitas, CA
$150,000
Preschool Business Redwood City , CA
Redwood City, CA
$1,350,000
"San Francisco" Restaurant Business along Taraval St!
San Francisco, CA
$175,000
Strength Training Gym – SBA Pre-Approved
Oakland, CA
$353,000
FranchiseMosquito Joe
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Patented Speech Synthesis and Translation Solution
Alameda County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,000
Renowned and Profitable Preschool in the Heart of Silicon Valley
Santa Clara County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $474,476
Thriving, F/S Auto Repair In San Jose - NEW ASKING PRICE @ $325K
Santa Clara County, CA
$325,000
Liquor Store
Santa Clara County, CA
$900,000
Revolutionary CAE SaaS Company with Growth Potential
Alameda County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $155,000
Alexander Neyman
SRO164400
Serving San Francisco County, CA
Our Boutique Like Brokerage, Has Been Helping Sellers, With Their Exit Strategies, Since 2008 During This Time, We Have Successfully Sold Many Different Businesses, Operating In Different Industries. We Are Treating All Of Our Listings, Businesses For Sale, As Our Own, And We Are Putting 100% Efforts, To Achieve The End Goal.
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Beer and Wine Garden with Food (Richmond)
Richmond, CA
$199,000
Coming Soon-Transforming Homes with Expert Remodeling
San Francisco County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $273,442
Liquor & Grocery Store (Richmond District - San Francisco)
San Francisco, CA
$150,000
Market with $3,000,000 Annual Gross Income and Low Rent
Contra Costa County, CA
$2,200,000
FranchiseAny Lab Test Now
Available in California
$90,000
Auto Repair Shop
Santa Clara County, CA
$499,000
Established High Volume Baskin Robbins
Santa Clara County, CA
$650,000
Elegant & Beautiful Downtown Saratoga Restaurant W/Beer & Wine
Saratoga, CA
$375,888
900sf Space w/Type 1 Hood on BUSY Columbus Ave. in North Beach SF
San Francisco, CA
$149,000
San Jose, CA CPA Practice for Sale
Santa Clara County, CA
$1,550,000
Well Regarded Sonoma County Winery and Tasting Room *asset lite
Sonoma County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $317,000
Full Bar and Restaurant with Property (Uptown Oakland)
Oakland, CA
$3,300,000
Well-Established Mexican Restaurant for Sale
Union City, CA
$500,000
Italian Restaurant - Danville
Danville, CA
$110,000
FranchiseClaimTek
Available Nationwide
$32,000
Global MultiMedia Technology SaaS Company with growth potential
Alameda County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $975,496
Profitable Tech and Media Company with Global Reach
Pleasanton, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $400,322
Digital Advertising Company For Sale
San Jose, CA
$115,000
Preschool Business For Sale Alameda, CA
Alameda, CA
$480,000
FranchiseSpherion Staffing & Recruiting
Available Nationwide
$350,000
Established Neighborhood Taqueria
San Francisco, CA
$139,000
Well Known-Longtime-Profitable Polynesian Restaurant And Retail!!
Daly City, CA
$249,000
Super Split Level Deli Cafe-Absentee owner
San Francisco, CA
$125,000
High Volume Mexican Restaurant & Bar for Sale! Like-New Construction
Alameda County, CA
$275,000
Appliance Repair company with accounts AND Technicians!
Contra Costa County, CA
$169,000
Large Pool Route Service & Repair for Residential and Commercial
Contra Costa County, CA
$1,500,000
Fully Equipped Restaurant on Guerrero St., SF (Mission District)
San Francisco, CA
$150,000
Well Established Japanese Restaurant for Sale | $920,000
Pleasanton, CA
$920,000
Azeta Towfighi
Liberty Business Advisors
Serving Alameda County, CA
With over two decades of experience in the real estate industry, Azeta Towfighi is a trusted advisor known for her deep market knowledge, exceptional negotiation skills, and unwavering commitment to her clients’ success. A licensed Realtor since 2004, Azeta specializes in residential and commercial real estate throughout the Sacramento Valley and East Bay, helping first-time home buyers, seasoned investors, and property owners navigate one of life’s most significant financial decisions with confidence. Azeta’s extensive credentials—including Certified Real Estate Negotiator, Certified Listing Professional, Certified Expert Buyers Agent, and At Home with Diversity—reflect her dedication to professional excellence and inclusive service. She believes that everyone deserves the opportunity to experience the dream of homeownership and is passionate about guiding clients from the very first conversation to the closing table with clarity, care, and expertise. In addition to her residential expertise, Azeta brings more than 15 years of specialized knowledge in laundromats, restaurants, gas stations, car wash and many more businesses, offering comprehensive support to clients interested in buying or selling within these unique commercial sectors. Known for her responsiveness, integrity, and client-first philosophy, Azeta combines seasoned insight with a personal approach to ensure every client feels supported, informed, and empowered throughout their real estate journey. When she’s not helping clients, Azeta enjoys exploring the outdoors through hiking and biking, traveling, and continually expanding her knowledge through spirituality, reading, and personal development.
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Francise Food Restaurant
Solano County, CA
$599,000
FranchiseMaidPro
Available Nationwide
$45,000
Auto Service Franchise
Santa Clara County, CA
$275,000
Polk Gulch Wine Bar For Sale
San Francisco County, CA
$150,000
Brewery & Restaurant (Santa Clara County)
Santa Clara County, CA
$375,000
Upscale Beauty Store & Salon - Professional Products, No. Bay Area
Sonoma County, CA
$399,000
Well-Established Japanese Restaurant for Sale
Contra Costa County, CA
$138,000
Profitable Nail Salon Amazing Location in Santa Clara
Santa Clara, CA
$100,000
Price Reduce! Environmentally Safe Dry Cleaners in San Rafael For SALE
San Rafael, CA
$149,000
Preschool business for sale in Richmond, CA
Richmond, CA
$450,000
Grocery/Liquor Store
Alameda County, CA
$1,900,000
FranchiseLee's Famous Recipe Chicken
Available Nationwide
$750,000
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.
