Santa Clara County, CA
$50,000
Businesses For Sale in San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Local Info
Established Skincare Studio with 25-Year Client Base - Turnkey Op
Gorgeous Central Marin County Restaurant – $1M Remodel
Corte Madera, CA
$499,000
Vending Machines | Semi-Absentee Ownership | Lucrative
San Francisco, CA
$175,000
Well-Established Japanese Restaurant for Sale
Alameda County, CA
$295,000
Well Established Bike Shop!
Sonoma County, CA
$375,000
Popular Charcuterie Business for Sale!
Los Gatos, CA
$75,000
Thriving, Turnkey, Deli in Prime Oakland Location
Oakland, CA
$299,000
Beachside Business Opportunity - Hospitality / Full Service
Pacifica, CA
$168,000
Turnkey Salon in Prime Location
San Francisco, CA
$213,000
Popular Retail Boutique - Turnkey with Growth Potential
Fremont, CA
$150,000
FranchiseAesthetic Development Group
Available Nationwide
$13,500
Exclusive Listing · Fremont Restaurant for Sale
Fremont, CA
$130,000
Restaurant Opportunity in Prime Inner Sunset SF Neighborhood
San Francisco, CA
$174,900
Inherit a Primely Located Nail Salon in the Mission District (As-is)
$60,000
San Francisco, CA
Established Walnut Creek Restaurant & Bar with Outdoor Seating Area
Walnut Creek, CA
$395,000
Beautiful Togo's Franchise in Upscale Shopping Center
Santa Clara County, CA
$125,000
Steve Sharp, CBB, CBI
Sharp Business Brokers
Serving Alameda County, CA
Sharp Business Brokers is a full-service business brokerage agency specializing in the sale of businesses across a wide range of industries, including Service, Retail, Restaurants, Salons, Manufacturing, Transportation, Construction, Med Spas, Distribution, E-commerce, and Franchises. With a team of experienced agents, we provide business owners with expert guidance through every stage of the selling process, ensuring a seamless transition. Founded by Steve Sharp, a Certified Business Broker, Sharp Business Brokers was built on the principles of VALUE & SERVICE from start to finish. Steve has been selling businesses professionally since 2007 and has personally owned multiple businesses, including service, retail, wholesale distribution, and an online marketing agency. His hands-on experience with cash flow management, lease negotiations, employee challenges, and business growth gives Sharp Business Brokers a unique edge in understanding and addressing the needs of business owners. Whether you're looking to sell or buy a business, our team is committed to delivering expert guidance, strategic marketing, and strong negotiation to help you achieve your goals. Let Sharp Business Brokers put our experience to work for you!
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Turn-Key Laundromat – Fully Equipped & Priced to Sell!
San Leandro, CA
$325,000
Popular restaurant with big kitchen for sale
San Francisco, CA
$250,000
GMP Certified Supplement Manufacturer & Distributor | Relocatable
Alameda County, CA
$1,175,000
Well-Established and Profitable Auto Repair Shop in Prime Location
San Bruno, CA
$90,000
Profitable Window Covering Business in South Bay
Mountain View, CA
$250,000
FranchiseAll County Property Management
Available Nationwide
$75,000
Drainage Contractors
Marin County, CA
$1,191,000
Established Professional Home Organizing Business
Danville, CA
$350,000
Custom Autoshop with great online business
$1,250,000
Santa Clara County, CA
High-End GC Firm - Luxury Urban Remodels for Sale
San Mateo County, CA
$950,000
RC3 Appliance Repair
Santa Rosa, CA
$85,000
Liquor Store W/ Large Online Presence, Low Rent, Huge Growth Potential
Santa Clara, CA
$749,000
Multi-sport enrichment program in SF and peninsula
San Francisco, CA
$35,000
Foster City CPA Firm for Sale
Foster City, CA
$185,000
Profitable Test Equipment Repair & Sales
Menlo Park, CA
$675,000
Turnkey Pet Grooming & Daycare Business for Sale – Brentwood, CA
Brentwood, CA
$127,500
FranchiseDryer Vent Wizard
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Northern California Dry Cleaner w/Wash & Fold!
Contra Costa County, CA
$550,000
A Sushi Restaurant with a reasonable rent. It can convert.
Fremont, CA
$195,000
Rare Opportunity: Well-Loved Dessert Business Up for Grabs!
$178,000
Concord, CA
Established Restaurant in Central Dublin, $975,000
Alameda, CA
$195,000
Established Restaurant Doing $1,360,000 + Sales in Prime Location
Alameda, CA
$295,000
FranchiseThe Camp Transformation Center
Available in California
$105,000
An East Asian restaurant is located in a great location
Pleasanton, CA
$180,000
Prime Noe Valley Restaurant on Bustling 24th Street Retail Corridor
San Francisco, CA
$149,000
Turnkey Bistro & Bar Opportunity – Affluent Peninsula Location
San Mateo County, CA
$395,000
Established NorCal Gas Utility Systems Contractor
Santa Clara County, CA
$6,500,000
Mediterranean Market, Deli, Bakery & Halal Food
San Mateo County, CA
$1,500,000
Jerome Thissen
National Franchise Sales
Serving Alameda County, CA
NFS turns a complex process into a smooth, speedy transaction. Since we work exclusively with franchise businesses, we understand that there are multiple parties involved in each transaction, and we stay on top of details like franchisor approval, lender requirements and lease assignments.
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Mediterranean Market, Deli, Bakery & Halal Food
San Mateo County, CA
$1,500,000
Iconic SF Neighborhood Diner – Nearly 50 Years of Success
San Francisco, CA
$199,000
Yellowsack - Unique dumpster bags in SF Bay and LA
$1,600,000
Redwood City, CA
Virtual Brentwood Northern California Tax Book of Business for Sale
Contra Costa County, CA
$360,000
North Bay Catering & Event Co w/Real Property!
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Sonoma County, CA
$748,000
FranchiseScenthound
Available in California
$150,000
Premier Cabinet Manufacturer for Sale with 39 Years of Excellence
Santa Clara County, CA
$625,000
Chinese restaurant in a great location
Morgan Hill, CA
$180,000
Auto Glass Service Business – Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County, CA
$399,999
Beautifully Rustic Designed Corner Restaurant/Bar W/ type 47 License
Emeryville, CA
$195,000
Burger joint for sale in El Cerrito shopping center
El Cerrito, CA
$175,000
IN ESCROW - Dry Cleaning Business with Proven Profit & Scalability
San Ramon, CA
$200,000
Donut Franchise business for sale in Concord plaza
Concord, CA
$178,000
Established Catering Company – $200K Owner’s Income | Asking $150K
Contra Costa County, CA
$150,000
Net income of $102,000& Absentee Owner
Walnut Creek, CA
$168,000
FranchiseCommission Express
Available Nationwide
$150,000
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.
