San Francisco, CA
We deliver professional car cleaning and detailing services right to your doorstep. We specialize in interior and exterior cleaning, waxing, vacuuming, and odor removal — all performed using...
$100,000
Cash Flow: $150,000
Businesses in San Francisco, CA For Sale
Local Info
Mobile Car Cleaning Service
Established Five Unit Salon Rental Portfolio – Premier Metro Market
San Francisco, CA
This offering represents the opportunity to acquire a portfolio of five established salon rental locations operating within a premier, high-density metropolitan market. The business is structured as a...
$3,400,000
Cash Flow: $675,000
Soundproofing Design, Consultation and Installation
San Francisco, CA
This award-winning noise abatement company represents an exceptional acquisition opportunity for design/build firms seeking profitable expansion into the specialized soundproofing market or a current...
$750,000
Cash Flow: $225,000
Established San Francisco Day Spa with 25+ years of Trusted Service
San Francisco, CA
This long-established San Francisco spa specializes in advanced massage therapy and results-driven esthetician services. Known for deep tissue and sports massage, TMJ treatment, and high-quality...
$200,000
Cash Flow: $119,111
Remote Telehealth Business – Absentee-Ready and Built to Scale
San Francisco, CA
Own a Piece of the Healthcare Revolution This is more than just a business—it’s a golden ticket to the future of healthcare. This fully remote Telehealth operation has been meticulously designed to...
$100,000
Pending Turnkey Wash&Fold Laundromat | Coin & Card Payments accepted
San Francisco, CA
::Pending::Rare Modern Turnkey San Francisco Laundromat with Strong Cash Flow. This is as passive an income stream as you can get. PERFECT for a 1st-time laundromat owner. Opportunities like this do...
$750,000
Established Remodeling Contractor with 20+ Years History
San Francisco, CA
This established Bay Area remodeling company has been serving residential and light-commercial clients for over 20 years, earning a strong reputation for quality craftsmanship, reliability, and...
$965,000
Newly Built-out Boutique Wine & Cheese Specialty Store
San Francisco, CA
A neighborhood wine and cheese specialty shop focused solely on everyday customers. Explore a curated selection of Old and New World wines, artisan cheeses cut to order, charcuterie, crackers, and...
$200,000
Cash Flow: $75,000
Turnkey, Full-Service Restaurant
San Francisco, CA
An exceptional opportunity to acquire a fully turnkey, design-forward New American restaurant in one of San Francisco’s most vibrant and sought-after neighborhoods. This chef-driven concept is known...
$250,000
San Francisco Facial Plastic Surgery Clinic for Sale
San Francisco, CA
San Francisco offers a premier market for facial plastic surgery, supported by a dense, affluent population and consistent demand for elective procedures. This established cosmetic surgery clinic has...
$694,148
EBITDA: $105,000
FranchisePlumbingPro
Available in California
Want To Be Your Own Boss? Join PlumbingPro, a very lucrative and disruptive service franchise with an Executive Business Model
$100,000
Enterprise Hospitality SaaS: Remote, Scalable, F500 Partnerships
San Francisco, CA
A modern, enterprise-grade SaaS and hardware platform serving high-volume hospitality operators across stadiums, healthcare campuses, resorts, and large institutional facilities. This technology...
$1,900,000
Cash Flow: $139,379
San Francisco Facial Plastic Surgery Clinic for Sale
San Francisco, CA
San Francisco offers a premier market for facial plastic surgery, supported by a dense, affluent population and consistent demand for elective procedures. This established cosmetic surgery clinic has...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $400,000
Turnkey Retail Opportunity in Pacific Heights
San Francisco, CA
Established Neighborhood Liquor & Market in Prime Pacific Heights Location This turnkey retail opportunity represents over 40 years of continuous operation in one of San Francisco's most desirable...
$400,000
Cash Flow: $185,250
5
Established Business for sale.
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Francisco, CA
Pet Store & Real Estate Available! Located in one of the densest parts of San Francisco. The opportunity offers a turnkey store with established five years in sales. An owner user here will pay...
$1,000,000
Cash Flow: $19,020
9
CEO Life - An Exclusive Club for Leaders - San Francisco, CA
San Francisco, CA
High Margin, Recurring Revenue, Global Scalability. High-End Business Networking Club - Established Chapter for Sale. This is your opportunity to step into ownership of an established chapter of CEO...
2
$1,000,000
EBITDA: $376,992
Michael Wildeveld, CBB, CBI, CM&AP, M&AMI, CEPA
The Veld Group
Serving San Francisco County, CA
Our Real Estate Specialists, Consultants and Accountants are licensed California and Nevada Real Estate Brokers and/or Agents, with many holding top MBA degrees, CPA credentials, Juris Doctorate Degrees (CA and NV), and various other prestigious designations with the International Association of Business Brokers (IBBA), the California Association of Business Brokers (CABB), the Exit Planning Institute (EPI), athe National Association of Certified Business Valuators and Analysts (NACVA), the Alliance of Merger & Acquisition Advisors (AM&AA), the Mergers & Acquisitions Source, and the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG).
Contact me
Latin Restaurant
San Francisco, CA
Imagine yourself running a beloved Latin restaurant in San Francisco's vibrant Mission District! This well-established South American cuisine restaurant has been serving the community for years,...
$265,000
Restaurant Mission/Noe Valley area
San Francisco, CA
Established restaurant opportunity located in the desirable Mission/Noe Valley corridor of San Francisco. This 1,000 square foot dining establishment operates within a prime neighborhood setting,...
$140,000
California Crown Jewel: $50M+ Vertically Integrated Cannabis Leader
San Francisco, CA
The Crown Jewel of California: $50M+ Vertically Integrated Cannabis Enterprise Strategic Acquisition Opportunity | 7 Retail Assets | Top 10 Ranked Brand House | High-Margin Verticality #1934 Green...
$420,420
Lucrative Vending Machines (Healthier Snacks & Drinks) | Semi-Passive
San Francisco, CA
Lucrative – Semi-Absentee – Healthy Snacks & Drinks Vending Machines Business, covering the greater San Francisco area. Semi-Passive ownership, great margins, and plenty of room to grow. Each machine...
2
$135,000
Cash Flow: $182,000
Successful fine dining restaurant business - lower Haight/Hayes Valley
San Francisco, CA
Established Indian Fine Dining Restaurant - Hayes Valley/Lower Haight This exquisite Indian fine dining restaurant has been a distinguished presence in San Francisco's vibrant Hayes Valley/Lower...
$229,000
FranchisePuroClean
Available Nationwide
Known as the “Paramedics of Property Damage®,” PuroClean provides water damage remediation, flood water removal, fire and smoke damage remediation, mold removal, and biohazard cleanup to commercial and residential customers.
$100,000
Chinese Skewer and noodles restaurant for sale in SF Outer Richmond
San Francisco, CA
Established Chinese restaurant specializing in authentic street-style skewers and noodle dishes, strategically located in San Francisco's Outer Richmond district. This turnkey food service operation...
$78,000
Own a Turnkey Psychotherapy Practice
San Francisco, CA
Attention Mental Health Professionals & Investors! This is a rare opportunity to acquire a highly successful and well-established psychotherapy practice for sale located in the prestigious San...
$990,000
Cash Flow: $296,984
Turnkey Liquor Store in Prime Location – Profitable & Established
San Francisco, CA
A rare opportunity to own a well-established neighborhood market in one of San Francisco’s most vibrant and walkable communities. Known for its convenience, friendly service, and loyal customer base,...
6
$250,000
Retail Business - Healing Stones & Crystal Jewelry Store
San Francisco, CA
This well-established crystal and jewelry store offers a curated selection of natural crystal stones, and gemstone jewelry, Turkish lamps and other accessories. The business is known for its strong...
6
$23,500
IAQ Consultants: IAQ Testing, Mitigation, Building Design/Operation
San Francisco, CA
This long-established IAQ consulting firm has built over four decades of expertise assessing/testing air quality in buildings. With proprietary research, inspection/testing protocols, and data...
$750,000
Turn-Key High Volume Grocery Market w Kitchen in SF
San Francisco, CA
Turn-Key Grocery Market & Fast food in a prime location in SF with $160k/mo sales A great opportunity to own a high volume grocery store w kitchen. Located in a busy foot trafic on a main str. middle...
2
$1,300,000
Restaurant business for sale in San Francisco, West Portal area.
San Francisco, CA
RESTAURANT BUSINESS SALE - WEST PORTAL, SAN FRANCISCO Turnkey restaurant business opportunity in San Francisco's desirable West Portal neighborhood. This established Indian restaurant, operating since...
$90,000
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 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
Superfood Snack Business $675k TTM (40% GM) Servicing Top Tech Offices
San Francisco, CA
Profitable eCommerce business with $675,000 in TTM revenue and $21,670 in TTM profit selling superfood granola leading the category in food service with its delicious products, innovative nutrition...
$750,000
EBITDA: $70,000
FranchisePink's Window Services
Available Nationwide
Pink’s Window Services turns a simple, repeatable service into a scalable business with standout marketing. Designed for ease of operations and low overhead, Pink’s gives franchisees a clear path to profitability without the complexity of brick-and-mortar or heavy staffing. The brand does the heavy lifting — with national campaigns, viral content, and pro-level design that drives inbound demand and local credibility from day one. If you’re looking for a straightforward service business with elite marketing baked in, Pink’s is built for you.
$49,999
Established San Francisco Flooring Business — 40+ Years
San Francisco, CA
Metro Floors is a long-established residential flooring business serving San Francisco and the surrounding Bay Area for over four decades. Known for quality workmanship, reliable service, and...
6
$294,000
Cash Flow: $111,424
Mainline Security - Established Locksmith & Security Business
San Francisco, CA
Mainline Security - Established Locksmith & Security Business Established in 1971, this profitable and reputable locksmith and security business has built a strong presence in San Francisco's...
6
$350,000
Cash Flow: $371,000
San Francisco Downtown Dental Office
San Francisco, CA
Great location modern Dental office...
6
$395,000
Cash Flow: $480,000
Popular-Profitable Wine Bar And Restaurant-Real Estate Available!!!
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Francisco, CA
Real estate included!! Beautiful wine bar and restaurant in a fabulous commercial condo with successful, profitable operations for over 30 in addition to a loyal customer base. The business offers a...
$595,000
International Music Licensing Company
San Francisco, CA
Seven Seas Music is an established international music licensing and synchronization brokerage serving the growing demand for authentic, regionally-specific music in film, television, advertising, and...
$975,000
Cash Flow: $145,489
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
Well established propular Liquor store
San Francisco, CA
Prime location on very busy street. seller claims current sales are 70K/mo with a robust margin. Lease is for 5+5+5 rent - 5500/mo Store size - 2500SF Open M-S 10 AM - 11 PM DISCLAIMER: The...
$600,000
Thriving Bar & Nightclub Now Available in San Francisco!
San Francisco, CA
Discover a thriving Bar & Nightclub, established for over 11 years and flourishing post-COVID! With diverse revenue streams, this venue generated $1,165,910 in gross revenue for 2024. Valuable...
$625,000
Cash Flow: $226,213
San Francisco, CA - ATM route for sale
San Francisco, CA
7 ATM Locations in the San Francisco, CA area - all high-end Hotels, one shopping mall - making $11,000/yr NET (outside of Gas and time) for sale for $20,898 Buyer must join the ACFN ATM franchise...
6
$20,898
Cash Flow: $11,000
San Francisco, CA - ATM route for sale
San Francisco, CA
7 ATM Locations in the San Francisco, CA area - all high-end Hotels, one shopping mall - making $12,000/yr NET (outside of Gas and time) for sale for $20,898 Buyer must join ACFN ATM franchise...
6
$20,898
Cash Flow: $12,000
San Francisco Downtown Pharmacy for Sale
San Francisco, CA
$250,000
Chuck Mondave
Versant Business Advisors
Serving San Francisco County, CA
Versant Business Advisors offers a range of services for the business and commercial community including business opportunity brokering, mergers & acquisitions, commercial real estate brokering and financing for all aspects of business continuity. The company is headquartered in the heart of Silicon Valley in San Jose, California but serves clients throughout the great golden state and beyond. Specializing in Technology,SAAS and AI services, Healthcare, Dental and business services.
Contact me
Liquor Store - Noe Valley (San Francisco)
San Francisco, CA
$349,000
Fully Remote Profitable SEO Business: $9.6K/Month, Walk Away Ready
San Francisco, CA
$325,000
Small Sushi restaurant for sale in Russian Hills of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
$99,000
Established Mexican restaurant with 2 garages
San Francisco, CA
$175,000
San Francisco Prime Retail
San Francisco, CA
$150,000
FranchiseRestoration 1
Available Nationwide
$100,000
Turnkey Nail Salon in Prime North Beach --- Great for absentee owners
San Francisco, CA
$125,000
Sushi & Japanese Restaurant-Low Rent-SBA Loan Pre-Qualified
San Francisco, CA
$920,000
Established Italian Cafe at Noe Valley corner location
San Francisco, CA
$175,000
Attractive Restaurant/Bar in the Heart of SF W/Separated full type 47
San Francisco, CA
$398,000
Prime Fast-Casual Space at the Heart of SF's Golden Triangle for SALE!
San Francisco, CA
$150,000
FranchiseTINT WORLD®
Available Nationwide
$200,000
Buy or Sell a Business in San Francisco
San Francisco is home to a wide variety of businesses, ranging from tech startups to small local shops. The city's strong economy and diverse population make it an attractive location for both buyers and sellers.
Market Snapshot
|
Number of Businesses for Sale |
~220 |
|
Median Asking Price |
$600,000 |
|
Median Reported Revenue |
$920,000 |
|
Median Reported Earnings |
$230,000 |
|
Profit Margin |
24% |
|
Earnings Multiple |
2.7 |
|
Revenue Multiple |
0.7 |
|
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
|
If you're considering buying or selling a business in San Francisco, it's helpful to understand the local market, so we have analyzed the current business for sale listings to provide some context on the types of businesses selling, and the average financials and asking price metrics.
How many businesses are for sale in San Francisco?
There are over 200 businesses currently up for sale in the San Francisco area, covering a variety of industries. Keep in mind that some businesses may be listed 'blindly' and could require broader metro area or state-based searches to find.
What types of businesses are most commonly for sale in San Francisco?
The most common types of businesses for sale in San Francisco include:
- Food Service and Restaurants (around 100)
- Retail (around 30)
- Service Businesses (around 20)
- Online and Technology (around 10)
- And others such as Building and Construction, Health Care and Fitness, Beauty and Personal Care, each category with about 10 listings.
What is the average asking price for businesses in San Francisco?
The median asking price for businesses for sale in San Francisco is $600,000. This is just an average, and the actual asking price can vary widely depending on the specific business and its financial health.
What is the average revenue of these businesses?
The median reported revenue for businesses in San Francisco is $920,000, showcasing the thriving nature of these enterprises.
What is the average seller discretionary earnings?
In San Francisco, the median reported earnings of businesses for sale are $230,000. This figure can indicate profitability and is key in assessing a business's financial attractiveness.
What are the average valuation multiples?
The earnings multiple (asking) averages at 2.7, and the revenue multiple (asking) at 0.7. This metric is essential for appraising business value as it relates to earnings and revenue generated.
How can San Francisco business owners sell their own businesses?
Business owners in San Francisco looking to sell can engage an experienced business broker to manage the process, which improves the chances of a successful sale. Brokers are proficient in pricing, marketing, and negotiating sales. However, some owners may opt to list their business for sale independently. If choosing this route, it’s important to consider not only the financial implications but also the significant time investment needed to manage the sale process.
