San Francisco, CA
Restaurant Business for Sale/Takeover - Prime Location Opportunity to take over a fully equipped 680 sq ft. space in a high-traffic area. Rent and lease terms are negotiable with the landlord. The...
Businesses For Sale in San Francisco Bay Area, CA
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Real EstateRestaurant Business for Sale/Takeover - Prime Location
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Real EstateTurnkey Auto/Retail–High-Visibility Corner Lot, Ideal 4 Owner-Operator
Concord, CA
TURNKEY AUTO/RETAIL PROPERTY - HIGH-VISIBILITY CORNER LOCATION Prime commercial real estate opportunity in Concord's bustling commercial corridor. This well-maintained 1,347 square foot freestanding...
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Real EstateHistoric Pats Restaurant in Downtown Guerneville
Guerneville, CA
The Building: 2209 sq ft of mixed retail space (building sales price: $1,750,000), currently operating as a restaurant (business sales valued: ($750,000) in prime downtown Guerneville on the Main...
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$1,750,000
Real EstateTurnkey PreSchool and Real Estate, Licensed Capacity 74 Now Available
Alameda, CA
This is the first time this preschool is available. Located in Alameda County, Calif. Originally licensed in 2004, 63 PreSchool, 11 Age 0-2 years, has an excellent ongoing operating statement in...
$3,500,000
"Vallejo" popular full service restaurant w/ cheap rent!
Vallejo, CA
$249,000
European Market & Café – With ABC 21 Liquor License
Alameda County, CA
$200,000
Motorcycle Repair Shop – A Trusted Name Since 2000
San Francisco County, CA
$500,000
Beautifully Built-Out Salon Business for Sale
Pleasanton, CA
$150,000
Some locations sell food. This one sells Dreams
San Mateo County, CA
$750,000
Profitable Window Covering Business in South Bay
Mt View, CA
$250,000
FranchiseNTV 360
Available Nationwide
$35,000
Beauty Spa Franchise and 2 Stores in South Bay
Menlo Park, CA
$675,000
9 FedEx Ground Routes - San Francisco, CA - Seller Financing
San Francisco, CA
$1,025,000
Business for Sale – $450,000 Prime Pacific Heights Location
$450,000
San Francisco, CA
Latin Restaurant in Prime location
Pleasant Hill, CA
$380,000
Fusion Restaurant-Breakfast Lunch Dinner w Patio Seats
Alameda County, CA
$390,000
Steven Zimmerman, LCBB, M&AMI, LCBI, FIBBA
Restaurant Realty Company
Serving Alameda County, CA
Restaurant Realty Company was founded by Steven D. Zimmerman in the San Francisco Bay Area in 1996. Since inception the company has developed into the largest California restaurant brokerage specializing in sales, acquisitions and leasing of restaurants, bars, nightclubs and related commercial buildings with local representation in the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego markets. Restaurant Realty’s brokers and agents are well versed in conducting deals with independent restaurant owners, landlords, buyers, and lessees of businesses and real estate, as well as larger ownership groups and buyers of multi-unit operations, franchises and chains. Restaurant Realty’s current brokers and agents have had great success completing transactions with over 3,200 clients, selling/leasing over 1,600 restaurant, bar and/or nightclub businesses, nearly 75 related commercial buildings sold, representing over 3 Million square feet of commercial space leased and over 7,500 valuations completed.
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Popular Retail Boutique - Turnkey with Growth Potential
Fremont, CA
$150,000
Profitable Fast-Casual Restaurant – $2.3M Revenue, $356K Net
Napa County, CA
$975,000
Alteration Sewing and Wedding Dress Shop-Rich Area
Alameda County, CA
$120,000
9 FedEx Ground Routes, Fairfield CA
Fairfield, CA
$1,224,000
9 FedEx Ground Routes, San Francisco CA
South San Francisco, CA
$1,179,000
FranchiseAAMCO Transmissions
Available in California
$90,000
Restaurant for sale
Union City, CA
$150,000
Feel the Beat in Downtown S.J.’s High-Energy Hotspot / Nightlife Vibes
San Jose, CA
$1,888,888
Fantastic Bar and Restaurant Opportunity! Long Time Established!
$297,000
Pacifica, CA
PRICE REDUCE! Turn-Key Boba & More in Livermore's Springtown District!
Livermore, CA
$29,000
High-End Los Gatos Hair Salon For Sale
Los Gatos, CA
$125,000
Preschool Center - Well Established and Profitable
Santa Clara County, CA
$1,195,000
Full-Service Restaurant & Bar With Type 47 License
Sonoma County, CA
$355,000
Well Established Technology Retail/Repair and Services Business
Santa Clara County, CA
$475,000
Sustainable Wholesale Trade Pet Product Business With Strong Brand
San Francisco, CA
$600,000
Award Winning Cafe & Artisinal Bakery in the North Bay
Sonoma County, CA
$267,000
FranchiseImage360
Available Nationwide
$100,000
Donut Franchise business for sale in Concord plaza
Concord, CA
$178,000
Asian Concept Prime Location Walnut Creek
Walnut Creek, CA
$300,000
Fancy Spa Novato
$575,000
Novato, CA
Prime Commercial Kitchen with Retail Frontage – Flexible Use
Daly City, CA
$99,000
Absentee run Korean fried chicken restaurant for sale near UC Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
$220,000
FranchiseBio-One
Available Nationwide
$150,000
RC3 Appliance Repair
Santa Rosa, CA
$75,000
Laundromat Business For SALE!
San Jose, CA
$450,000
Attractive Seafood- East Coast Style With a Full Bar Type 47 License
San Jose, CA
$298,000
High-Revenue Pet Franchise - Hands-On Growth Ready
Alameda County, CA
$495,000
13 FedEx Ground Routes, Santa Rosa (Windsor) CA
Windsor, CA
$1,100,000
Bob Brooks
Bay Area Business Brokers
Serving Alameda County, CA
Bay Area Business Brokers are experts at bridging the gap between business buyers and sellers. Whether you are acquiring, selling or exit planning our intermediaries can guide you towards a successful transition.
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8 FedEx Ground Routes, Hayward CA
Hayward, CA
$925,000
Established Newark Restaurant with 21 ft. Hood & Type 41 License
Newark, CA
$198,000
Multi-Revenue Stream Business Brokerage - Lucrative Opportunity
$95,000
Marin County, CA
15 FedEx Ground Routes - Hayward, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing
Hayward, CA
$1,675,000
Women's Fitness Business Makes $90k!
San Jose, CA
$180,000
FranchiseSteri-Clean
Available in California
$65,000
Floral Business
San Mateo County, CA
$2,200,000
Grocery with Liquor Store
Contra Costa County, CA
$599,000
Iphone, iPad Repair for sale
Walnut Creek, CA
$375,000
Best in boba tea. interior floral decorations, catering to grab and go
San Leandro, CA
$59,900
5 Star Turnkey Auto Repair Business in High End Business Complex
San Jose, CA
$279,000
Reputable Auto Repair Shop in Prime Location SF San Mateo County
Belmont, CA
$49,000
Beauty Lash Salon Clients and Equipment For Sale
San Carlos, CA
$9,000
Established Nationwide Printing & Packaging Business – 13 Locations
San Francisco, CA
$1,950,000
Attractive Semi-Open Kitchen Restaurant Type 41 License Huge Patio
San Jose, CA
$198,000
FranchiseCapriotti's Sandwich Shop
Available in California
$250,000
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.
