Pleasanton, CA
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Businesses For Sale in San Francisco Bay Area, CA
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Turn-Key Insurance Agency in Pleasanton, California
Profitable Commercial Landscape & Design Platform
San Mateo County, CA
ACT Capital Advisors is pleased to present for acquisition a leading full-service landscape construction, maintenance, irrigation, and outdoor infrastructure contractor serving commercial, municipal,...
EBITDA: $1,140,000
Music education center
Millbrae, CA
Melody & Joy Music Studio At Melody & Joy Music Studio, we believe that music is a lifelong journey. We provide high-quality music education for both children and adults in a supportive, inspiring,...
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Excellent opportunity to acquire a turnkey beverage shop in sunnyvale
Sunnyvale, CA
Property Highlights Asking Price: $148,000 Approximate Size: 1,000+ SF Monthly Rent: Approximately $5,400 (NNN includes water and garbage) PG&E: Approximately $500–$600/month Asset Sale Only No...
Top Ranking Weight Loss, Body Contouring and Aesthetics Med Spa
San Jose, CA
Established Weight Loss, Body Contouring and Aesthetics Med Spa Established in 1990 and owned since 2004, this highly regarded weight loss clinic and medical spa has become a trusted destination in...
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Cash Flow: $365,000
Mission Foods Multi Route Distributorship For Sale | Napa, CA
Napa, CA
Mission Foods Multi Route Distributorship For Sale | Napa, CA — $300,000 About the Route Mission Foods multi route distributorship for sale - $300,000. These territories service portions of Napa CA...
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Cash Flow: $210,246
Pilot Car Company
Fairfield, CA
Turnkey pilot car business with an established client base of trucking companies and freight haulers, providing oversize/overweight load escort services throughout the Bay Area and on cross-country...
Cash Flow: $201,074
Long established catering company for sale
Martinez, CA
Established and highly regarded catering, has turnkey operation, allowing a new owner to open the doors and operate immediately. Centrally located in Contra Costa County. This catering business is a...
Cash Flow: $200,000
Tracy Pool Service Route for Sale
Alameda County, CA
Rare, very tight route with loyal, strong paying clientele. Area is prime for growth. Consistent additional profits from filter cleans, upgrades and repairs. Pool draining equipment, extra sweepers...
Cash Flow: $149,500
Almaden Valley Pool Service Route for Sale
Santa Clara County, CA
Well-seasoned, super-tight route in a high demand area to own and grow massive pool businesses. All the accounts are located within five to ten minutes of each other in Almaden Valley. Most of the...
Cash Flow: $120,500
BlueFrog Plumbing & Drain
Franchise
Available in California
Invest in Bluefrog Plumbing + Drain: Your Gateway to Profitable and Resilient Business Ownership.
Established & Profitable Deli – 20+ Years of Success
Marin County, CA
Established & Profitable Deli – 20+ Years of Success | $120K Seller Earnings | Growth Potential RRC#5350 Asking Price: $249,000 Location: Marin County Annual Revenue: $575,000 Annual Cash Flow:...
Newly Built Second-Gen Livermore Restaurant Space – Corner Location
Alameda County, CA
Newly Built Second-Gen Livermore Restaurant Space – Corner Location with 30-Seat Patio and Low Rent RRC#5348 Asking Price: $249,000 Location: Contra Costa County Annual Revenue: Contact for Info...
Hair & Nails Salon
$199,000
Santa Clara County, CA
Turn-Key Boba Tea & Dessert Shop | 1,000 SF | Prime San Francisco Loca
San Francisco, CA
Excellent opportunity to own a beautifully built-out, turn-key Boba Tea & Dessert Shop in a desirable San Francisco location. Approximately 1,000± square feet with a modern interior, functional...
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Creative & Popular Artisan Bakery with Well Established Clients
Napa County, CA
Creative & Popular Artisan Bakery with Well Established Clients and Distribution RRC#5257 Asking Price: $350,000 Location: Napa County Annual Revenue: $2,384,794 Annual Cash Flow:Contact for Info...
Rob Rigolfi
California Business Realty
Serving Alameda County, CA
California Business Realty offers a comprehensive range of services to assist business owners in successfully selling their businesses. Our team of experienced professionals helps navigate the complex process of selling a business by providing valuable expertise and confidential guidance every step of the way. California Business Realty assists buyers in identifying and purchasing their ideal businesses or franchises through a comprehensive process. Most business sales and purchases involve leased premises. Aligning the lease terms with the future plans of a business are critical to its value. Those that include the associated real estate as part of the sale require specific skills and attention. At California Business Realty, we not only negotiate leases but also facilitate the sale and purchase of buildings, land, and use easements associated with the business being sold or purchased.
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Claw Machine Catering Business FOR SALE! 700% PROFITS *WORK 3DAYS/WEEK
San Jose, CA
I'm selling my side-gig doing Claw Machine Catering for events (weddings, birthdays, corporate, etc.). This has been a great business and money maker with EXTREMELY HIGH PROFIT MARGINS, but it's time...
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Profitable Doors & Frame Business
Alameda County, CA
Business is set up to produce and install Wood and Hollow Metal doors and frames and is organized to produce large scale projects, produced in a clean and efficiently run shop. They are well equipped...
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Cash Flow: $1,132,761
TWO LIQUOR STORE PACKAGE Business Only | Alameda County & Santa Clara
Santa Clara County, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire two established liquor stores in prime Northern California locations. Liquor Store | Santa Clara County, CA Annual gross sales are approximately $950,000, plus...
Blind Profile – Premium Window Coverings Retailer
Walnut Creek, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, design-driven window coverings business serving an affluent East Bay community. The company specializes in high-quality blinds, shades,...
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Cash Flow: $247,500
Turn-Key Opportunity! Super Wine Bar-Great Location!!
Pacifica, CA
Own One of Pacifica's Most Beloved Coastal Wine Bars After almost two successful decades serving the Pacifica community, this coastal establishment is ready for its next chapter. More than simply a...
1-800 WATER DAMAGE
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Restoring What Matters Most™ - Full-Service Property Restoration
Distinguished Glass Company
Santa Clara County, CA
For over two decades, this Glass Company has provided premium residential and commercial glass services throughout the South Bay. Locally owned and operated in Santa Clara, CA, they specialize in...
Cash Flow: $204,000
Profitable Nail Salon for Sale in Sunnyvale / Bay Area
Sunnyvale, CA
Profitable, fully operational nail salon for sale in Sunnyvale / Bay Area, located in the heart of Silicon Valley near San Jose and Mountain View. This turnkey business has been successfully operating...
Cash Flow: $240,000
Sale pending - Rockin Jump (Sky Zone family) Trampoline Park for sale
$2,000,000
Concord, CA
Established fully operational tattoo studio in San Francisco, Bay area
San Francisco, CA
Established Fully Licensed Operating Creative Tattoo Studio in San Francisco Confidential opportunity to acquire a fully licensed and actively operating studio in San Francisco, SoMa / Bay Area, with...
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Turnkey Modern Mexican Restaurant & Private Events Venue in San Jose
San Jose, CA
The business features a modern atmosphere, bar area and three spacious dining/event rooms suitable for private celebrations, corporate gatherings, birthdays, graduations and special events. The...
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Patented At-Home Vision Testing Platform
San Jose, CA
A rare opportunity to acquire the only fully built, clinically validated, FDA-registered at-home vision diagnostics platform shipping at scale. A 29-patent portfolio pairs with proprietary,...
Cash Flow: $28,490
Summer Enrichment Camp - SF Bay Area- Part Time Working Owner
Contra Costa County, CA
Established, nationally accredited children's enrichment summer camp business serving education focused Bay Area families for 15+ years. Multiple camp locations offer day experiences for children ages...
Cash Flow: $225,000
High-Margin AI Marketing Agency | 40k+ MRR |Hospitality Based 0% Churn
Palo Alto, CA
This is a lean, high-margin AI-enabled marketing agency focused primarily on hospitality and service-based businesses. The company operates on a streamlined recurring-retainer model, providing paid...
Cash Flow: $56,000
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...
Established national franchise business in a great center for a sale
Petaluma, CA
Strong brand name, great franchisor who supports every step of the business, and provides training to both employees and owners. The business is primarily manager-run. As owners, we need to support...
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Conserva Irrigation
Franchise
Available in California
The Grass is Greener on Our Side
Established Self Serve with Roll Over Auto on 1/2 Acre
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Dixon, CA
4 Bay Self Serve Car Wash with detached Mark VII Choice Automatic. The business sits on 2 parcels with total of approx 1/2 acre. The drying bays have 5 vacuums and a Fragramatic Combo unit.The wash...
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FEDEX, UPS AND USPS shipping center- Package hub franchise
Fremont, CA
Business for Sale – Great Growth Opportunity Well-established mailing and shipping store available for sale. The business currently provides packing, shipping, mailbox rental, printing, copying, and...
Highly Reputable Residential & Commercial Construction
$1,480,000
El Cerrito, CA
Extreme Pizza Restaurant For Sale
Alamo, CA
Established Extreme Pizza Restaurant For Sale - Turn-Key Franchise Opportunity This thriving Extreme Pizza franchise presents an exceptional opportunity in the affluent town of Alamo, California....
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Liquor Store with Real Estate + Rental Income | SBA Approved
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Contra Costa County, CA
Exceptional opportunity to own a profitable liquor store with real estate and multiple income streams. This well-established business generates strong monthly sales and includes a 2-bedroom, 1-bath...
Benjamin Moore, A Berkshire Hathaway Company
Franchise
Available in California
Looking for a business with all the support of a franchise without the franchise fees or stifling corporate control? As a Benjamin Moore independent dealer, it's your business, your decisions. Benjamin Moore independent dealers get the best of both worlds.
Tired of corporate life—or ready for a meaningful second chapter?
Oakland, CA
Ideal for a hands-on owner-operator, this opportunity is well suited for someone passionate about wine, spirits, specialty foods, and community-focused retail. It’s a great fit for a professional...
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Cash Flow: $60,000
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...
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...
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High-Volume Mon-Fri Japanese Catering – Exceptional Margins & Scalable
San Mateo County, CA
Founded in 2018 by the current owner after leaving a corporate career, the business was built with a clear mission: provide high-quality, healthy meals to the workforce. Coming from a non-restaurant...
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Cash Flow: $260,000
Established Supplemental Education Franchise in Alameda County
Alameda County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors of Fremont DRE# 02194963 presents: This is an opportunity to acquire an established after-school supplemental education franchise in Alameda County serving students from...
Cash Flow: $66,846
Celeste Dexter
Truckee Tahoe Business Brokers
Serving Alameda County, CA
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Turnkey Full-Service Indian Restaurant in Prime Walnut Creek Location
Walnut Creek, CA
Well Established Indian Restaurant represents a rare opportunity to acquire a turnkey restaurant in Walnut Creek, one of the East Bay's most attractive restaurant markets. The location offers...
Established Quick Service Mexican Restaurant
Marin County, CA
Established Quick Service Mexican Restaurant - $240,000 Profit, SBA Pre-Approved, 10% Cash Down RRC#5285 Asking Price: $495,000 Location: Marin County Annual Revenue: $1,141,543 Annual Cash Flow:...
Cash Flow: $239,559
Leading Business Brokerage Franchise
$99,000
San Jose, CA
San Francisco Downtown Dental Office
San Francisco, CA
Great location modern Dental office...
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Cash Flow: $480,000
Successful Remodeling Business For Sale. Safe from A.I!
Napa, CA
We are a successful general contracting class b licensed remodeling business in the North Bay Area specifically servicing Napa/Sonoma/Vallejo/Fairfield/Vacaville. We are a small but profitable...
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Clothes Mentor®
Franchise
Available in California
If you have been feeling the need for a professional change that offers flexibility, growth potential, and personal fulfillment, Clothes Mentor franchise ownership might be the path you have been searching for. The resale industry is booming, and franchising has real advantages, but the best part is the process is already nailed down for you.
Running General Dentistry in SF East Bay Area (It is distress Sale) it
Alameda County, CA
This is a distress sale because of Dr. passed away. Need to sell ASAP. • Profitable general dentistry practice with established patient base • Prime East Bay location serving growing demographic •...
Cash Flow: $400,000
Multi-Unit Carl’s Jr. Portfolio – Northern California
Vacaville, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a four-unit established franchise portfolio of Carl’s Jr.® restaurants located across high-growth Northern California markets. This offering includes strong regional...
Cash Flow: $328,993
Well-Established Chinese Restaurant in Vallejo
Vallejo, CA
Well-established Chinese restaurant located in Vallejo with loyal local customers and strong community presence. Business Highlights: • Approximately 2,350 sq ft restaurant space • Fully equipped...
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Profitable AI Focused Technology Services Company
Alameda County, CA
This AI focused Technology services company is helping clients build, and improve their software and digital tools using artificial intelligence, machine learning, cloud platforms, and modern software...
Cash Flow: $550,000
Food & Snack eCommerce Subscription Box
Contra Costa County, CA
Consumer food and snack subscription box service with $2 million annual growth opportunity. Key Business Features: • Fully relocatable business model • Home-based operations with low overhead • Remote...
Bar - SF Type 48 ABC license
San Francisco County, CA
Corner bar located in San Francisco. Needs an owner operator....
Upscale Salon for Sale – Great Stylist-Owner Opportunity
Mountain View, CA
Established Hair Salon - Prime Mountain View Location This well-established salon offers an exceptional opportunity for a licensed stylist-owner in Mountain View’s upscale market. In continuous...
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Indian Restaurant, Well Established in Dublin, California
Dublin, CA
MS Real Estate Inc. proudly presents a fantastic opportunity to acquire an established Indian restaurant in a highly desirable area of Dublin, California. This prime location, amidst bustling...
7,200 Sqft Celebrity-Favorite Hot Pot Restaurant in SF Chinatown!
San Francisco, CA
Exceptional opportunity to acquire a landmark hot pot restaurant in the heart of San Francisco Chinatown. This impressive 7,200 SF standalone building offers approximately 120 seats and is fully...
AlphaGraphics
Franchise
Available Nationwide
AlphaGraphics business-to-business model provides complete marketing, signs and print solutions to help local businesses grow. Our 52 years of experience provides national brand recognition, excellent support, training and growth in a scalable model.
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.
