Vacaville, CA
After 36 successful years, Cheers A Pub—a beloved and established bar and nightclub—is now available for sale. This turn-key business is one of Solano County’s longest-running nightlife destinations,...
Businesses For Sale in San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Local Info
Cheers – Iconic Vacaville Bar & Nightclub for Sale (36 Years Strong!)
6
$650,000
Beautiful Turn-Key Skincare Studio- Low Rent- Sausalito
Sausalito, CA
Turn-key skincare studio for sale, fully equipped and operational, located in a quiet, well-maintained professional building in Sausalito, just a few blocks from Richardson Bay. Private 250 sq ft...
2
$18,000
Established Barber shop for sale ( Brand+Equipment+Client base)
San Jose, CA
Established Barber Shop for Sale in San Jose, CA This well-established barber shop presents an excellent opportunity for an entrepreneur seeking to enter the thriving personal care industry in Santa...
3
$150,000
Express Employment Professionals in San Ramon, CA
San Ramon, CA
Own a High?Performing Staffing Franchise in the Heart of San Ramon, CA Step into ownership of a successful staffing franchise for sale in San Ramon, California, located in one of the Bay Area’s most...
6
$75,000
Retro Diner offered with Property - San Francisco
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Francisco, CA
Description: This iconic restaurant is offered with Property. Located in San Francisco's Richmond District, this is a beloved neighborhood diner that has been serving classic American fare since 1959....
$1,450,000
Cash Flow: $215,000
Turnkey Semi-Absentee Medical Spa | Leading Brand | High Margins
Alameda County, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a turnkey, semi-absentee, package-based medical spa recognized as a leading provider within its local market. The business has developed a strong brand and...
$2,400,000
EBITDA: $550,000
Take out Pizza Franchise! 50k down! 1 Owner since 2004!
Concord, CA
GREAT PRICE!! Absentee Owner! Great Location! Located in a shopping center with a large Grocery Store as an anchor. Plenty of parking. Owner runs 37% labor and paid over $152,000 in labor last year....
$99,000
Cash Flow: $71,614
Unique PreSchool with Real Estate, SBA Qualified
Alameda County, CA
This preschool is located in a unique growing community in San Francisco bay area, offering a comprehensive range of education including preschool education, after-school and summer camp programs....
$1,200,000
Cash Flow: $306,892
Premium Home Staging Company servicing Entire Bay Area
Alameda County, CA
Established and reputable home staging business serving clients throughout the Bay Area is now available for sale. With a strong track record of over 100 stagings annually and an average staging cost...
6
$300,000
Cash Flow: $110,000
Established Orangetheory Fitness Resale in San Jose CA
Santa Clara County, CA
Buying an existing Orangetheory studio allows you to start with an established location, staff and membership base, analyze historical performance before you invest, and focus on growth and...
3
$775,000
EBITDA: $222,000
FranchiseScreenmobile
Available in California
Transform your future with Screenmobile—where flexible ownership meets a booming demand for screen and shade solutions, all backed by a nationally recognized brand!
$50,000
Orinda Pool Service Route for Sale
Contra Costa County, CA
Long Term seasoned accounts. Easy routes with most having cleaners. Service technician in place servicing approximately 80 pools a week. Strong additional profits from filter & salt cell cleaning,...
$188,500
Cash Flow: $91,000
Brentwood Pool Service Route for Sale
Contra Costa County, CA
Decades old, seasoned accounts. Easy routes with most having cleaners. Service technician in place servicing approximately 80 pools a week. Value work truck, with built in equity, being offered at...
$182,000
Cash Flow: $89,000
Located in a busy shopping plaza.
$99,000
Alamo, CA
Bakery
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Pleasanton, CA
Paris Baguette is well stablished bakery worldwide. They have the best products and the quality of products is very high...
$1,800,000
Cash Flow: $80,000
Profitable Design Subscription Agency | $240K+ 2025 Revenue | 20k MRR
Palo Alto, CA
Renlar is a profitable, subscription-based graphic and web design agency delivering recurring monthly retainers to startups, agencies, and eCommerce brands. The business operates on a productized...
$175,000
Cash Flow: $126,000
Eric Johnson
First Choice Business Brokers-SF Bay
Serving Alameda County, CA
As a Franchisee/Broker at First Choice Business Brokers, I help Main Street to Lower-Middle-Market businesses with proven business models and cash flow find strategic exits. I have been active in starting, scaling, and exiting businesses for over 3 decades having successfully facilitated deals across various sectors, including technology, transportation, manufacturing, retail, and franchise sales. First Choice Business Brokers is a Nationwide organization active since 1995 in over 100 markets. We have completed over $12.5 billion in business sales and are ranked as one of the best and fastest growing companies in our segment. Our reach is unprecedented and our agents are the best trained in the business.
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$400k+ Gross Income Frozen Yogurt & Mobile Catering Platform
Contra Costa County, CA
Established and profitable self-serve frozen yogurt shop paired with a branded mobile catering operation generating approximately $80K in Seller’s Discretionary Earnings. Retail location benefits from...
$249,000
Cash Flow: $80,000
Ultimate Mancave – 2 Bars, Pool Tables, Lounge, Live Music Venue
Alameda County, CA
Location: East Bay Area, CA Step into the ultimate mancave — and an incredible business opportunity! This newly built 8,000 sq. ft. entertainment venue is the hottest new spot in town, featuring: 12...
3
$775,000
Fully Equipped Running Granite Shop
San Leandro, CA
Well-established granite processing company with 25 years of continuous operation at the same San Leandro location. This fully equipped facility generates $450,000 in annual revenue and is ready for...
6
$250,000
Mission Foods Route for Sale | Vacaville, CA — $105,000 (Sale Pending)
Vacaville, CA
Mission Foods Route for Sale | Vacaville, CA — $105,000 Enter CA-76842 at RoutesRUs.com for more details, or use the following link: https://routesrus.com/mission-foods-vacaville-ca-ca-76842/ About...
$105,000
Cash Flow: $97,852
Rare opportunity to acquire a high-performing, dual-location specialty
Contra Costa County, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a high-performing, dual-location specialty practice serving the East Bay and Central Valley markets. This established Endodontic and Oral Surgery practice generates over...
5
$1,599,999
FranchiseSport Clips
Available in California
Sport Clips is a manager-style business model that’s designed for scalability to multiple units! With more than 30 years’ experience and culture at our core, join the leading men’s hair care brand today!
$200,000
Established STEM Robotics Franchise with 5 School Locations
Pleasanton, CA
Step Into a Growing, Purpose-Driven Business Take over an established and revenue-generating robotics and STEM education franchise serving Alameda County in the San Francisco Bay Area — one of the...
6
$65,000
Cash Flow: $55,000
Business location for Sale
Santa Clara, CA
Business Features: - 1,266 square feet of retail space - Franchise operation with established brand recognition - Easy-to-operate business model - Strategically located near Mission College, Levi's...
6
$119,000
Seller financing offered for Parisian restaurant
$350,000
Petaluma, CA
Orangetheory Fitness 2 Unit Resale in San Jose CA
Santa Clara County, CA
Orangetheory is a science-backed, technology-tracked, coach-inspired group workout designed to produce results from the inside out. The hardest part of our workouts is showing up - we make it simple...
3
$385,000
EBITDA: $120,000
Specaility Furniture Store, Easy To Run, Very Profitable
Contra Costa County, CA
Transform your investment into a thriving specialty furniture business that delivers consistent profitability with minimal hands-on management required. Since 2005, this established East Bay furniture...
$299,000
Cash Flow: $150,000
Established Furniture Store for Sale – Peninsula, Northern CA Bay Area
San Mateo County, CA
Established Furniture Store for Sale – Peninsula, Northern CA Bay Area This custom couch furniture store represents an exceptional opportunity in San Mateo County's affluent Peninsula market....
$75,000
Snyder’s-Lance Route for Sale | Napa, CA — $135,000
Napa, CA
Snyder’s-Lance Route for Sale | Napa, CA — $135,000 Enter Quick Code CA-53602 at RoutesRUs.com for full details, or visit: https://routesrus.com/snyders-lance-napa-ca-ca-53602/ About the Route...
$135,000
Cash Flow: $75,113
Profitable Subway Sandwich Shop – $123K Cash Flow & Highway Location
Fairfield, CA
Rare opportunity to own a nationally recognized sandwich franchise with strong cash flow and unbeatable highway visibility. This location consistently generates solid profits, making it an attractive...
$275,000
Cash Flow: $132,335
Profitable, Established Smoke and Novelty Shop
Vacaville, CA
We have been in the same location for over 20 years and have a very well established stream of customers that are loyal to the business. WE ARE MORE THAN A SMOKE SHOP. We sell jewelry, clothing,...
$250,000
Cash Flow: $40,000
Established Mexican Taqueria – 30+ Years, Low Rent, Owner Retiring
Berkeley, CA
A long-standing Mexican taqueria located in the heart of Berkeley, California, this well-known neighborhood restaurant has been successfully operating for over 30 years at a highly visible, signalized...
$130,000
FranchiseFully Promoted
Available Nationwide
We are operators looking to expand with the right franchisees in the right markets. Our stores open and ramp up quickly, and the cash-on-cash returns in our company are unparalleled. We provide maximum support for every franchisee, from site selection to accounting, marketing, training, customer service support, business to business development and more! Our software and supply-chain logistics are second to none in our industry.
$60,000
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...
5
$499,000
Cash Flow: $365,000
Established Auto Detail Shop & Office Space/Apartment
Walnut Creek, CA
Price negotiable for the right buyer. Happy to share financial info upon request! If you’re looking to step into a successful business with a strong foundation, loyal clientele, and built-in systems...
4
$140,000
Great Home and Auto book of business to build off
$150,000
Fremont, CA
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...
3
$795,000
Profitable Convenient Market Available Premium Location
Richmond, CA
PROFITABLE CONVENIENCE STORE - PRIME RICHMOND LOCATION Established convenience store operating since 1982, strategically positioned adjacent to Richmond High School in Richmond, CA. This...
5
$499,000
Cash Flow: $200,000
FranchiseZion Healing Mental Health
Available Nationwide
Zion Healing is redefining the future of mental health and wellness through regenerative medicine, neuroscience, and advanced therapeutic innovation.
$200,000
Subway Sandwich Franchise Exclusive Listing – Santa Rosa, CA
Santa Rosa, CA
MS Real Estate is pleased to announce the exclusive listing of a Subway® restaurant franchise in Santa Rosa, California.This profitable business opportunity offers an established operation in a prime...
$139,900
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...
2
$650,000
Cash Flow: $60,000
Exceptional Tanning Salon Featuring 18 Rooms
Concord, CA
This exceptionally modern tanning salon offers premium UV and sunless tanning services designed to deliver a flawless, natural-looking glow year-round. Their clean, relaxing environment features...
$600,000
Fremont High Traffic Location
Fremont, CA
Best location in Fremont full set hot pot restaurant equipment full kitchen walk in cooler freezer and hood...
4
$500,000
Great Salon with almost 1 Million in Equipment and Lease Improvements!
San Jose, CA
Large Price reduction! Seller is motivated. SELLER FINANCING with 100K minimum down. This is a timeless salon and nails of close to 1 million in Sales and 1 million spent on equipment and lease hold...
$199,000
Stan Cortland
CURB
Serving Alameda County, CA
Transforming Dreams into Reality
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Escape Room with #1 Horror/Thriller Experience in San Jose
San Jose, CA
Located in San Jose, EDscapade Games delivers immersive escape room adventures. Founded by a team of dedicated escape room enthusiasts with years of escapes under their belt, EDscapade Games was...
6
$750,000
Established Cafe | Açaà Bowls | Smoothies | Wraps in Prime Location!
Mountain View, CA
ESTABLISHED FRANCHISE CAFE - PRIME MOUNTAIN VIEW LOCATION Well-established superfood cafe franchise operating since 2018 in a high-traffic Mountain View location. This turnkey operation specializes in...
6
$199,000
Window Cleaning Business for Sale - Bay Area, CA. Very Profitable!
Sunnyvale, CA
Turn-Key Fastest Labs Territories - Richmond & Oakland, CA
Richmond, CA
## **Turnkey B2B Franchise: 2 Exclusive Territories (Richmond & Oakland)** **High-Margin, Low-Overhead Model | Recession-Resistant Industry** **At a Glance:** * **Territories:** 2 Exclusive Zones...
2
$70,000
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...
$129,000
FranchiseShelfGenie
Available Nationwide
Ranked as a top Organization/Storage Systems franchise by 2026 Entrepreneur Franchise 500®. 53% of appointments resulted in a closed order!*
$50,000
Fully Remodeled Beauty Salon – San Jose/Campbell
Campbell, CA
Whether you are an established salon owner looking to expand your business, or a new owner ready to step into a proven setup, this location offers an excellent opportunity. The salon is supported by...
3
$35,000
European Beauty/Nail Salon for Sale
Lafayette, CA
European Beauty/Nail Salon, Dynamic Nails, based in Lafayette, in business for 45 years and their Owner is now retiring and looking to sell the business. Highlights: - Long-standing, well reputed...
6
$40,000
Established Bar & Japanese Restaurant
Oakland, CA
Established Bar & Japanese Restaurant presents a compelling acquisition opportunity in Oakland. This well-positioned culinary establishment operates from a strategically located commercial space on a...
$198,000
High-Growth Gutters Services Franchise | $1.35M Rev | Semi-Absentee
Contra Costa County, CA
This growing gutter services business operates in Alameda County, California and is part of a well-established national franchise within the recession-resilient home services sector. The company...
$400,000
Cash Flow: $162,890
Roofing & Solar Contractor + Property – $6.8M Sales / $956K DE
Alameda County, CA
A highly reputable Residential and Commercial Roofing & Solar Contractor with $6.893 million 2025 Sales and $956,909 2025 DE located in Northern California is available for acquisition as a combined...
$2,500,000
Cash Flow: $956,909
Established Pet Grooming & Boarding Business – Since 1983
Brentwood, CA
Busy, fully turn-key pet grooming and boarding facility available in Contra Costa County, Northern California. Established since 1983, this award-winning, certified salon benefits from decades of...
6
$269,900
Cash Flow: $105,000
Auto Salvage And Recycling
Alameda County, CA
About 1.5 acre yard, office building and front parking lot, in east bay tri city area. business established over 30 years. Inventory includes vintage Mercedes Benz, BMW, Porsche, Jaguar, Volvo and VW...
3
$1,400,000
Turnkey Japanese Restaurant in Prime Downtown San Francisco Location
San Francisco, CA
Turnkey Japanese restaurant located at 614 Pine Street in a prime downtown San Francisco location, benefiting from strong foot traffic from office workers, residents, and tourists. Rock Japanese...
6
$120,000
Established Pizza Restaurant | Prime Downtown Location.
Santa Clara County, CA
Well-established independent pizza restaurant for sale in Santa Clara County, CA, in the heart of a busy downtown food court area. The business was originally established in 2005, and the current...
$295,000
FranchiseMonster Tree Service
Available in California
Whether you are looking to diversify your portfolio or expand as an experienced tree care professional, Monster Tree Service provides an exceptional business opportunity in the $36 billion tree care industry.
$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.
