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Businesses For Sale in San Francisco Bay Area, CA

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Chinese restaurant with a 31 feet hood-Newly remodeled

Milpitas, CA

A newly remodeled restaurant is for sale in a busy shopping center with ample parking spaces. A dining room consists tables, chairs, booths. A good size kitchen has a 31' hood, a walk-in cooler, a...

$219,000

$219,000

Tavern, Restaurant & Music Venue with Type 47 Liquor License for Sale

Petaluma, CA

OPPORTUNITY: Great opportunity to purchase a long established restaurant & bar with a strong consistent local following. Charm and character have accumulated at this spot for many years. There’s a...

$425,000

$425,000

Preschool For Sale Milpitas, CA

Milpitas, CA

A suburban city in Santa Clara County within the San Francisco Bay Area. This address sits in a family-friendly neighborhood near the base of the eastern foothills and is conveniently positioned close...

$850,000

$850,000

Sushi and Japanese Restaurant-High End Neighborhood

Contra Costa County, CA

Sushi and Japanese restaurant is located in the heart of an Affluent City. A lot of foot traffic plus regular customers. There is a Bar with Beer and Wine license ABC 41. The restaurant has about 1700...

$168,000

$168,000

Business Accounting Services Firm

Santa Clara County, CA

This San Jose/Silicon Valley Metro Area firm provides comprehensive outsourced accounting, bookkeeping, controllership, and advisory services to small businesses, start-ups, venture capital firms, and...

$879,000

$879,000

Cash Flow: $240,000

9000 Sq Ft asian restaurant for sale in Cupertino near Apple Park

Cupertino, CA

9000 square Asian restaurant for sale in Cupertino. Located near $5 billion Apple Park. Apple Park is one of the most expensive buildings in the United States. Just a few blocks from ongoing Vallco...

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Popular Microbrewery and Restaurant with Type 23 ABC License

Alameda County, CA

Transworld Business Advisors of Fremont DRE# 02194963 presents: This full-service brewery and restaurant was established in 1999 and is loved by its loyal customer base for its high-quality food,...

$179,000

$179,000

Nail Salon

Contra Costa County, CA

Profitable Nail Spa – Contra Costa County – $120,000 This well-established nail spa in a high-income East Bay community (contra costa county) offers a fully built-out space, consistent revenue, and...

$120,000

$120,000

Dry Cleaners Agency-Semi-Absentee

Alameda County, CA

Semi-Owner Absentee Dry Cleaner Agency is located in a nice area since 35 years ago. New owner either do owner operating or keep doing the same as currently operation. Seller claims the revenue is...

$79,500

$79,500

High Volume Nail Salon for Sale in San Jose

San Jose, CA

Well established nail salon for sale! Perfect for a new owner operator who is willing to be more hands-on. The store is beautiful; see for yourself! Business Type: Nail Salon Asking Price: $250,000...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $90,000

Barre Studio Opportunity - Prime Location!

Redwood City, CA

Well-located fitness studio with stylish, thoughtfully designed interior and a strong brand identity. This lifestyle business offers Barre, dance, yoga, and Zumba classes, including options for...

$250,000

$250,000

Established and sucessful Pizzeria Restaurant in Burlingame

Burlingame, CA

Established and successful Pizzeria Restaurant at the busy street Approx. 1800 sq ft. Monthly rent $4500 No NNN Annual gross $894,000 reported in 2023 Pizzeria in very good attractive conditions and...

$225,000

$225,000

Customizable Gear Bags Manufacturer – Remote Operations

Marin County, CA

The company designs and sells high-quality, customizable gear bags. The company's flagship product is a modular nylon gear bag system that allows users to select their components and build their bags...

$325,000

$325,000

Cash Flow: $109,189

HVAC Business with Rapid Growth

Santa Clara County, CA

This company takes pride in their rapid response time and professional services, approximately in business for 3 years. Has 5 technicians, owner is retiring for the second time, however willing to...

$195,000

$195,000

Beautiful Restaurant & Cafe in Santa Rosa with +$200K in Profits

Santa Rosa, CA

OPPORTUNITY: Great opportunity to purchase a beautiful & profitable restaurant in Santa Rosa. This is a locally owned restaurant and café, with all day breakfast, sandwiches, wraps, salads and with a...

$395,000

$395,000

Brett Sargent

Sunbelt of Sacramento

Serving Napa County, CA

The Sacramento Sunbelt Team of Brokers has decades of combined business experience. Selling your business or buying a new one is easier when using a professional. Sunbelt’s Small Business Brokers will do all the footwork so you can save your time for more important matters. We will evaluate businesses and keep you on track. Give our team a call today to get started with selling your business or purchasing one. About Sunbelt Of Sacramento Sunbelt Of Sacramento is part of the Sunbelt Network, the world’s largest business brokerage operation. As part of a successful franchise company with over 30 years of experience in the business brokerage industry, Sunbelt Of Sacramento has the expertise to guide you through the business buying and selling process. Selling a Business When selling a business, it is vital that you use a professional that is experienced in selling businesses. Our Sunbelt Of Sacramento office will do a complete evaluation of your business so that you can be sure that your asking price reasonably reflects your business’ value. Sunbelt will work with you to sell your business confidentially and quickly. Buying a Business The Business Brokers at Sunbelt do all of the time-consuming searching for profitable opportunities for you and protect your interests when buying a business. Our brokers are able to quickly evaluate a Sacramento business to make sure you are obtaining a business with a fair market price and that there is still growth potential.

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Absentee Operated Bubble Tea Franchise in Alameda - Fast Casual QSR

Oakland, CA

***MOTIVATED SELLER*** Great opportunity to take-over this Absentee Operated store with more room for growth with a more hands-on owner-operator. Come check it out! Business Type: Bubble Tea Price:...

$395,000

$395,000

Cash Flow: $184,000

Boba Tea shop for sale in Asian Milpitas shopping center

Milpitas, CA

Established boba and dessert spot for sale in Milpitas shopping center with plenty of parking. Nicely decorated and clean store. It's a small and cute grab & go spot in a busy shopping center....

$295,000

$295,000

Japanese sushi restaurant for sale in San Leandro plaza

San Leandro, CA

Japanese sushi eatery for sale in San Leandro. Hidden gem Cozy bistro with bright decor offering fresh seafood and creative sushi rolls. Small little spot just off the main road. Decor is nice and...

$200,000

$200,000

Super high South Indian restaurant for sale in SF mission neighborhood

San Francisco, CA

Super High volume Indian restaurant for sale in San Francisco mission district. It is tucked away in the mission near Valencia street. South Indian cuisine with vibrant spices and generous portions in...

$238,000

$238,000

Preschool For Sale Daly City, CA

Daly City, CA

A community-focused location that houses several early childhood education centers and cultural organizations. Situated in a diverse neighborhood, it’s home to preschools like Star Academy and Young...

$300,000

$300,000

Absentee Operated Bubble Tea Store in Alameda - Fast Casual QSR

Alameda, CA

***MOTIVATED SELLER!! - PROFITS TRENDING UPWARDS!! *** Much more room for growth with a more hands-on owner-operator. High foot traffic plaza with plentiful outside parking spaces. Perfect space to do...

$320,050

$320,050

Cash Flow: $133,725

Successful and Long Established Vietnamese Themed Restaurant

San Jose, CA

Local favorite Modern and clean very busy restaurant bar. This is the Hot Spot for locals to enjoy the delicious food and beverages. Well known for the friendly and fun atmosphere. Friends enjoy...

$240,000

$240,000

Reduced Purchase Price Sharpen Your Future : Saw Sharpening Business

Santa Clara County, CA

This is an established saw sharpening business that has consistently delivered superior sharpening services, earning loyal customers across generations. This business was negatively impacted by COVID...

$399,000

$399,000

Cash Flow: $74,558

Grocery Food Manufacturer With Valuable Proprietary Brands & Recipes

Alameda County, CA

A 15-year-old Bay Area food manufacturer with well-respected proprietary brands and products selling in Safeway and Rainbow Grocery and through Instacart, among other retailers. Everyone needs food,...

$695,000

$695,000

Cash Flow: $262,000

Boutique Home Staging Company - Owner Retiring

Santa Clara County, CA

This boutique home staging company, established by the owner ten years ago, specializes in homes under 3,000 sq. ft. Its staging fees range from $3,500 to $7,000 depending on the size of the home with...

$79,000

$79,000

Cash Flow: $19,058

Profitable, Eco-Friendly Plant Dry Cleaner & Seller Finance

Santa Clara County, CA

Established in 2002, this well-respected, eco-conscious dry cleaning business offers a fantastic opportunity for an entrepreneur looking for a stable, profitable venture with room to grow. Located in...

$150,000

$150,000

Flooring Contractor

Santa Clara County, CA

For over 50 years, this well-established, family-owned flooring business has been a trusted name in the industry, known for its outstanding reputation and commitment to customer satisfaction....

$998,000

$998,000

Cash Flow: $342,516

Established Restaurant, $1 Million+ Sales, in Desirable Neighborhood

Oakland, CA

Established Restaurant, $1 Million+ Sales, in Most Desirable Neighborhood in Area, Outdoor Seating RRC# 5009 Location: Oakland Description: This business is located in one of the most desirable...

$175,000

$175,000

Japanese Ramen restaurant on Park Street

Alameda, CA

A Japanese ramen restaurant on busy Park Street for sale. It is possible to add outdoor seating. It has a reasonable rent. A beer and wine license. The kitche has a 7'5" hood, freezers, cooler,...

$115,000

$115,000

NEW PRICE -- EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY: Profitable Saw Sharpening Business

Santa Clara County, CA

This is an established saw sharpening business that has consistently delivered premium sharpening services, earning loyal customers across generations. This business was negatively impacted by COVID...

$399,000

$399,000

Cash Flow: $151,310

Diner Near University Downtown San Jose

San Jose, CA

This well-established diner is perfectly positioned in a high-traffic downtown area, just steps from a San Jose State University. With a loyal customer base, steady foot traffic from students and...

$225,000

$225,000

Cash Flow: $74,596

Thriving San Jose Downtown Diner Near University

San Jose, CA

This successful, well-established diner is perfectly positioned in a high-traffic downtown area, just steps from a San Jose State University. With a loyal customer base, steady foot traffic from...

$225,000

$225,000

Cash Flow: $74,596

Profitable Denny’s Franchise Resale

Solano County, CA

• Attractive Unit in Well-Kept Plaza • Located in a high-visibility plaza near major lodging and highway access • Lease includes 800 sq ft office with separate entrance • Strong sales trend •...

$1,050,000

$1,050,000

Cash Flow: $288,092

A profitable East Asian Restaurant

Newark, CA

A profitable East Asian restaurant is for sale. It is located in a busy shopping center with ample parking. It has a beautifully designed dining area consists tables, chiars, and booths. A good size...

$278,000

$278,000

5-Day Neighborhood Café in SF, Short Hours

San Francisco, CA

If you ever wanted to own your own Quick Serve Popular Café, this may be for you. Long Established 5-Day Café with short hours located in San Francisco. Their Amazing turkey sandwiches, delicious...

$140,000

$140,000

5-Day Neighborhood Café in SF, Short Hours

San Francisco, CA

If you ever wanted to own your own Quick Serve Popular Café, this may be for you. Long Established 5-Day Café with short hours located in San Francisco. Their Amazing turkey sandwiches, delicious...

$140,000

$140,000

High Volume Vietnamese restaurant for sale in Brentwood shopping cente

Brentwood, CA

High volume Vietnamese restaurant for sale in Brentwood shopping center. Lease amount is $10,400 + $5000 which cover water, garbage and CAM charges. The restaurant is doing between $100,000-$120,000 a...

$260,000

$260,000

High Volume Thai restaurant for sale in Downtown Martinez

Martinez, CA

Family-owned Southeast Asian restaurant for sale in Downtown Martinez near restaurants, retail shops, and Starbucks. This place has this open, upbeat, cozy, and Asian flair to the dining scene in...

$190,000

$190,000

"Downtown San Mateo" Restaurant for Sale in High-Commercialized Area!

San Mateo, CA

This restaurant is located near the San Mateo Central Park and San Mateo Public Library. It offers rich cuisine and a cozy dining ambience to its customers. The location is highly-commercialized with...

$255,000

$255,000

Turnkey Auto Repair in a sought-after location.

Redwood City, CA

Auto Repair and Tire Shop Established: Originally founded in the 1970s, this well-regarded business has built an impeccable reputation within the community. Acquired By The Current Owner: April 2019...

$390,000

$390,000

Cash Flow: $329,554

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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Turnkey Auto Repair in a sought-after location.

Redwood City, CA

Auto Repair and Tire Shop Established: Originally founded in the 1970s, this well-regarded business has built an impeccable reputation within the community. Acquired By The Current Owner: April 2019...

$390,000

$390,000

Cash Flow: $329,554

Absentee run Mediterranean restaurant for sale in Fairfield

Fairfield, CA

Absentee run Mediterranean eatery for sale in Fairfield of Solano county. Tucked in a corner of a little plaza with Thai restaurant and Mexican restaurant. Lowe home improvement is nearby. There is...

$150,000

$150,000

Profitable Pizza Franchise

San Jose, CA

The current owner is looking to retire and is selling his franchise pizza business. The annual net sales are close to 870K. Rent is about 11k/mo. An active owner operator can take home about 100k/yr....

$325,000

$325,000

Premium, Established Garage Door Retailer and Manufacturer

San Francisco County, CA

Transworld Business Advisors San Francisco Angelia Nava DRE # 02217695 *SALE PENDING* Elevate your home with craftsmanship you can trust. From timeless design to flawless function, this company's...

$3,205,000

$3,205,000

Cash Flow: $855,035

Profitable and Established Cleaning & Restoration Business for Sale

Santa Clara County, CA

An incredible opportunity awaits to acquire a highly reputable and long-standing cleaning and restoration business, serving the affluent Silicon Valley since 1980. Founded by Albert Ong, this...

$285,000

$285,000

Cash Flow: $155,000

"Milpitas" Restaurant for Sale Located in Shopping Center!

Milpitas, CA

This restaurant for sale is located in one of Milpitas' shopping centers. It is situated in a highly-commercialized area surrounded with lots of businesses in the area including grocery stores, coffee...

$350,000

$350,000

Denny Franchise Opportunity, Bay Area Location

Contra Costa County, CA

Positioned just off the major freeway in the northeast Bay Area, this recently remodeled Denny’s location offers a turnkey opportunity in a high-visibility corridor. The restaurant is currently...

$600,000

$600,000

Cash Flow: $119,512

Profitable $1.6M Bakery in a Premier Asian Culinary Hub

Dublin, CA

Profitable $1.6M Bakery in a Premier Asian Culinary Hub RRC# 5005 Location: Dublin Description: This beloved bakery has been a cornerstone of the Dublin community for over 20 years, known for its...

$195,000

$195,000

Bring your Bakery Concept to a Thriving Cupertino Bakery Location

Santa Clara County, CA

Bring your Bakery Concept to a Thriving Cupertino Bakery Location with $1.9 M in Revenues Negotiable. $95,000 or best offer. RRC# 5004 Location: Santa Clara County Description: Calling all experienced...

$95,000

$95,000

Cash Flow: $150,000

Gorgeous & Versatile Event Space w/Fully Equipped Commercial Kitchen

Oakland, CA

Gorgeous & Versatile Event Space with Fully Equipped Commercial Kitchen RRC# 4999 Location: Oakland Description: Welcome to The Alice Collective, a vibrant mixed-use venue nestled in a beautiful &...

$124,000

$124,000

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.

Number of Businesses for Sale

~1,180

Median Asking Price

$420,000

Median Reported Revenue

$700,000

Median Reported Earnings

$160,000

Profit Margin

23%

Earnings Multiple

2.6

Revenue Multiple

0.6

Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.

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:

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:

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.