San Francisco Bay Area, CA

Businesses For Sale in San Francisco Bay Area, CA

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Preschool Business For Sale Alameda, CA

Alameda, CA

Situated in the Mariner Square area, known for its waterfront properties and marina access. The location has a unique mix of residential, commercial, and recreational spaces. The location bene?ts f...

$480,000

$480,000

Convenience Store

Alameda County, CA

Great opportunity to own an established convenience store with great cash flow, in high traffic location. Gross: $40,000/m; Margin: 40%; Lotto sales: $220-$250,000/m Store: 3000 s.ft.; Inventory: $...

$250,000

$250,000

Established Neighborhood Taqueria

San Francisco, CA

For over 34 years and counting same ownership, this long-time established taqueria has a reputation for fresh and delicious food, reasonable prices and fast, friendly service! It is looking for a new...

$139,000

$139,000

Well Known-Longtime-Profitable Polynesian Restaurant And Retail!!

Daly City, CA

Price reduction!! If you’re craving a taste of pacific island cuisine this is a wonderful place to stop & grab a plate. A favorite with locals and many across the bay area and some are known to travel...

$249,000

$249,000

After School, Franchise , Fremont, California

Fremont, CA

A complete turnkey, well-established After-School educational services center has been constructed, adorned, and supported by passionate, excellent instructors who bring creativity and energy to a...

$680,000

$680,000

Super Split Level Deli Cafe-Absentee owner

San Francisco, CA

Get ready to do business right in the heart of the city, and you'll reap the rewards! Absentee Owner!! This popular, well-established breakfast and lunch cafe is for sale just off Union Square. A busy...

$125,000

$125,000

Profitable Absentee Operated Eatery

Santa Clara County, CA

Gross Sales: $660,451 Net Sales: $66,739 This popular franchised eatery occupies a high-profile location in one of Central California's premiere regional shopping centers, with some of the highest...

$199,900

$199,900

Cash Flow: $66,739

High Volume Mexican Restaurant & Bar for Sale! Like-New Construction

Alameda County, CA

High Volume Mexican Restaurant & Bar for Sale! Like-New Construction & Design. %-Rent Based Lease RRC# 5091 Location: Alameda County Description: This new and high volume Mexican concept with a strong...

$275,000

$275,000

Appliance Repair company with accounts AND Technicians!

Contra Costa County, CA

Price reduced! Established relationships with major appliance and home insurance companies (Fidelity, Old Republic, Samsung) guarantee a steady flow of clients. The current owner is hands-on and...

$169,000

$169,000

Cash Flow: $138,099

Established Dry Cleaners@Amazing Location w/Big Growth Potential

Santa Clara, CA

- Turnkey, "GREEN" Dry Cleaning Plant @ $75K with untapped opportunity for market growth - Same Prime Corner location in Santa Clara- serving customers for 35+ years - Great Community reputation,...

$75,000

$75,000

Fully Equipped Restaurant on Guerrero St., SF (Mission District)

San Francisco, CA

Fully Equipped Restaurant (Remodeled), Size: 1,200 sf. Base Rent: 5,500/m NNN: 300/m, Lease with 2 years plus 5 years option. On Guerrero St., SF - Very Good Location. Currently Thai Cuisine -...

$150,000

$150,000

Well Established Japanese Restaurant for Sale | $920,000

Pleasanton, CA

• Great Location in Busy Commercial and Residential Area • Plenty of Free Parking • SBA may be applicated with qualified buyers (30% Cash Down) • Great Rent Condition • $3,800/Month Full (Water, CAM...

$920,000

$920,000

7 FedEx Ground Routes, FREMONT CA

Newark, CA

Well-established and highly profitable FedEx P&D (Pickup and delivery) routes, fully overlapped, based out of FREMONT CALIFORNIA. Routes are contiguous making load sharing efficient. Each route comes...

$893,000

$893,000

Francise Food Restaurant

Solano County, CA

Very Popular Franchise food Restaurant SDE- waiting on P&L from seller Seller claiming 25K net income per month Sales - 92K/month Store size- 2000 SF Rent - 4660 incl NNN Lease valid until - 2034 plus...

$599,000

$599,000

Semi-Passive Vending Machine Business For Sale

San Jose, CA

This business sale includes 12 fully warranted vending machines. Add additional units to grow revenue as needed. The business offers exactly what today’s customers are looking for… healthy snacks &...

$147,500

$147,500

Cash Flow: $74,000

Michael Wildeveld - CBB, CBI, CM&AP, M&AMI, CEPA

Veld Mergers & Acquisitions

Serving Alameda County, CA

We strive to help our clients realize their unique definition of success. To achieve this, our team provides a comprehensive service offering aimed at supporting lower middle market business owners at nearly all stages of their company’s lifecycle. Our team has supported over 2,000 clients since 2002 and completed more than 1,150 transactions. This experience, coupled with our history as founders, owners and operators ourselves provides our team with an unparalleled practical knowledge base and real world perspective that is aligned with our clients. When we provide mergers & acquisitions advisory services, explore capital sourcing and deployment options, evaluate valuation drivers or structure a realistic exit plan, we do so knowing that our clients rely on us to help manage what may be their largest asset and the culmination of years of extraordinary efforts. If our client has an interim leadership need, we approach the assignment as if it were our business, reputation, investment and our future retirement at stake – because ultimately it is. The value we provide and the quality of our efforts will make or break a successful engagement. In doing so we are not only able to capitalize on each of our management experiences, but we are also able to draw from best practices learned from working with thousands of clients across all industry sectors. As a result our perspective is broad and our resource base is vast. Our full service approach supports the notion that your business is more than just a transaction to you and us, it’s our business too. Your success translates into our success, just as we shoulder the burden of any failure. As a result we consider ourselves to not only be our client’s solutions advisor, but also their partner.

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The Perfect Sandwich

Santa Clara County, CA

This is an opportunity to acquire intellectual property (patents and several trademarks) along with production capabilities associated with “Perfect Sandwich”. What is Perfect Sandwich? Quite...

$100,000

$100,000

Auto Service Franchise

Santa Clara County, CA

A national auto service franchise with over 2000 locations worldwide with best in class Franchisee Support. Here is a great opportunity to own a unique and high traffic location in South Bay - This...

$275,000

$275,000

Cash Flow: $195,748

Polk Gulch Wine Bar For Sale

San Francisco County, CA

Ground level: +/- 800 SF Lower level: +/- 575 SF FEATURES: • Turn-key Wine Bar • Type 42 liquor license • Recently renovated • High foot traffic • Wine Cellar • Additional Storage • Nearby businesses...

$150,000

$150,000

Subway Sandwich Restaurant (Fremont)

Fremont, CA

Description: Subway is an American multinational restaurant franchise that specializes in submarine sandwiches, wraps, salads, and drinks. With 20,603 locations in more than 100 countries and...

$375,000

$375,000

Brewery & Restaurant (Santa Clara County)

Santa Clara County, CA

Description: This brewery and restaurant offers a variety of craft beers brewed on-site, along with a menu featuring pub-style fare and American cuisine. The establishment takes pride in its...

$375,000

$375,000

Upscale Beauty Store & Salon - Professional Products, No. Bay Area

Sonoma County, CA

BUSINESS DESCRIPTION This unique business is an outstanding opportunity for the buyer to operate a well-established beauty supply store and salon, that has been proudly serving the local community...

$399,000

$399,000

Well-Established Japanese Restaurant for Sale

Contra Costa County, CA

• Turnkey Business • Opened 5 Days a Week 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM • Can Open for Lunch for Potential Income • Rent $3,600/Month (Water & Garbage Included) • Outside Patio Space Available • Spacious...

$138,000

$138,000

Profitable Nail Salon Amazing Location in Santa Clara

Santa Clara, CA

This profitable and established Nail Salon with immediate positive cashflow is located at a popular shopping plaza in the heart of Santa Clara’s bustling Korean Town. Surrounded by famous food retail,...

$100,000

$100,000

Price Reduce! Environmentally Safe Dry Cleaners in San Rafael For SALE

San Rafael, CA

This Dry Cleaner is located in ideal cornor location with high foot traffic dry cleaners that is a full plant with double shirts pressing machines and has been servicing the community in San Rafael....

$149,000

$149,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

Preschool business for sale in Richmond, CA

Richmond, CA

Nestled within the desirable Richmond, CA neighborhood, this impressive preschool is an ideal opportunity for an entrepreneur seeking to expand their business or enter the childcare industry. With its...

$450,000

$450,000

"San Francisco" North Beach Restaurant Opportunity along Broadway!

San Francisco, CA

This restaurant is located along the busy street of Broadway in the city of San Francisco. It is exquisitely furnished with a very spacious dining area. This has been a go-to restaurant location by...

$325,000

$325,000

Preschool Business for Sale in Concord, CA

Concord, CA

Preschool business for sale in Concord, CA Versatile 1,770 SF building designed for educational or specialized purposes Adaptable layout for creating a unique learning environment Prime location in...

$450,000

$450,000

Grocery/Liquor Store

Alameda County, CA

Grocery/Liquor Store BUSINESS FOR $1,900,000 OR $3,900,000 W/ REAL PROPERTY Owner Claims $600,000+ Net Income Can be yours with ZERO DOWN! This one of a kind Liquor and Grocery Store location in the...

$1,900,000

$1,900,000

ATTN HEALTH ADVOCATES: Superfoods to Bring Health & Wellness

Mountain View, CA

**Established Superfood Café Franchise For Sale - Profitable with Loyal Customer Base** Are you passionate about health and wellness? This is your opportunity to acquire an established, profitable...

$200,000

$200,000

HIgh Volume Pizza & Pubs wiht Real Estae

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Alameda County, CA

High Volume Pizza & Pubs with Real Estate for sale in a prime location. Monthly sales are 80K-90K per month. 3900 SF of restaurant space. Gross Rev for Mar-Dec 2022 was 914,568. And Jan - Oct 2023 was...

$1,900,000

$1,900,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Long-Standing San Francisco Diner in Bustling Neighborhood

San Francisco, CA

Long-Standing San Francisco Diner in Bustling Neighborhood – High Revenue and Strong Goodwill! RRC# 4959 Location: San Francisco Description: Step into a piece of San Francisco history with this...

$250,000

$250,000

Cabinetry Company With Great Customer Reputation For Sale

San Martin, CA

Our Cabinetry company for sale is a company specializing in high-quality plastic laminate cabinets and countertops. With over 20 years of experience in the greater Bay Area, the Company serves various...

$550,000

$550,000

Cash Flow: $118,689

Top Patio Dining Destination! Profitable Business with Strong Goodwill

Oakland, CA

Top Patio Dining Destination! Profitable Business with Strong Goodwill. Semi-Absentee Run RRC# 4879 Location: Oakland Description: A decade old Neighborhood Hot Spot is now for sale in Oakland. This...

$370,000

$370,000

Cash Flow: $138,000

East Bay Landscape Company for Sale

Alameda County, CA

Since 2012 this ecological landscape design, garden and installation company mainly serves 45-50 monthly clients in Berkeley, Oakland, Emeryville, Alameda. Deeply rooted in permaculture principles and...

$175,000

$175,000

Cash Flow: $99,608

Chinese Restaurant - can be converted (Milpitas)

Milpitas, CA

Description: This restaurant is a cornerstone in the Milpitas community, preparing family-style Chinese meals for dine-in or carryout. With over 23 plus years in town, a local favorite located in a...

$160,000

$160,000

Cash Flow: $158,000

Longtime Gift Basket Business-Absentee Owners

San Francisco County, CA

Longtime, well known gift basket business!! We have been serving the Bay Area in addition to national and international sales for over 25 years!! Great location brick and mortar storefront, super...

$199,000

$199,000

Fully Equipped Restaurant in SF (Lower Nob Hill) Great Location!!

San Francisco, CA

Fully Equipped Restaurant For Sale in San Francisco - Lower Nob Hill - 2 Blocks away from Union Square. Great Location!! 2,000 sf for the Street Level, 800 sq for the Down Stair Level. Rent at...

$120,000

$120,000

Chinese Restaurant - Antioch

Antioch, CA

Description: This Chinese Restaurant is an Old-fashioned eatery preparing heartly, family-style Chinese meals for dine-in or carryout. Over 33 plus years in town, a local favorite is located in a...

$280,000

$280,000

Cash Flow: $133,981

Remote-Based Niche Wine Brand and Business For Sale

San Jose, CA

A niche wine brand and business are for sale. This is a turnkey business that is primed for expansion. The business has an ultra-lean supply chain with a strong network of partners for scalability....

$65,000

$65,000

Top Rated Solar Installation Leader In Silicon Valley

Santa Clara County, CA

This award-winning Solar and Battery installer is a leader in the Bay Area market with a proven track record of over 15+ years. They have successfully navigated many of the solar industry challenges...

Cash Flow: $1,302,476

Cash Flow: $1,302,476

Ajay Singh

California Business Broker

Serving Alameda County, CA

California Business Broker (CBB) has sold over 600 businesses over 25 years. CBB specializes in buying and selling both franchise and non-franchise Businesses like Gas stations, Car wash, Laundromats, Convenience stores, Liquor stores, Fast food restaurants, Bars, and Grills. We will provide you with one of the most extensive databases analyses that will aid you in making the best decisions alongside the process of escrow. We have extensive experience working with SBA, conventional lenders, and hard loan money lenders.

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Brand New Restaurant Available for Sale | $300,000

San Francisco, CA

Blatteis Realty is pleased to present this incredible opportunity to purchase a brand-new restaurant with excellent visibility and signage in San Francisco’s Western Addition. Suitable for Various...

$300,000

$300,000

Historical Bar in Downtown Saratoga with Real Estate

Saratoga, CA

This offering for one of the oldest bars in the area is a once in a lifetime opportunity. The details are as follows for the business, information regarding the real estate available as a separate...

$250,000

$250,000

Duboce Triangle/Castro Second Generation Restaurant For Sale

San Francisco, CA

• +/- 1,541 SF • Type 1 & 2 hoods in place • Wood burning oven • Rear outdoor patio potential to permit for seating • Potential to purchase Type 47 liquor license • Lease expires March 31, 2027 • One...

$200,000

$200,000

Franchise Pizza

Alameda County, CA

Well know Franchise Pizza in Alameda County. Seller claims 45-52K sales per month. Building - 1700 SF Rent - 3800 including NNN Lease valid till - 03/31/2028 Options - 2 Five year options employee- 2...

$250,000

$250,000

Well Established Baskin Robbins in San Jose

San Jose, CA

***FULLY REMODELED—ABSENTEE OPERATED*** Enormous potential to grow with more hands-on & dedicated owner-operators. Strong positive sales trend in 2023 & 2024. 4.5 star review on Yelp. Baskin Robbins...

$395,000

$395,000

Cash Flow: $80,000

Liquor Store with very high Lottery Income, San Lorenzo

San Lorenzo, CA

Description: This Liquor Store is in a busy retail strip center on the frequently traveled City street. National auto store and franchise restaurants anchor this strip center. This store features...

$249,000

$249,000

Cash Flow: $94,000

Award Wining Health Tech Startup with Patented Technology

Alameda County, CA

This award-winning AI Powered medical device company has patented hardware device integrated closely with mobile app providing continuous and noninvasive monitoring of glucose, lactose, and ketones...

Cash Flow: $5,000

Cash Flow: $5,000

Antioch, CA EA Book of Business for Sale

Contra Costa County, CA

• The owner is an EA • Clients can be serviced remotely • Seller prefers a buyer located in the greater San Francisco Bay Area • This practice was established in 1992 • Software in use includes...

$130,000

$130,000

Oakland, CA EA Practice for Sale

Alameda County, CA

• The owner is an EA • Staff of 3 full time bookkeepers willing to stay on • Over $400,000 in reoccurring revenue • Centrally located in the Oakland/San Francisco corridor (580/880) • This practice...

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Cash Flow: $454,000

Highly Profitable Jaguar Land Rover Auto Service & Repair - SBA OK'd

Alameda County, CA

Presenting a Highly Profitable Jaguar Land Rover Specialty Service and Repair Shop. SBA pre-qualified. This business has trained and experienced techs / mechanics who have significant experience...

$1,195,000

$1,195,000

Cash Flow: $489,000

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.