San Francisco, CA
Bakeries For Sale
Market Info
Buy or Sell a Bakery
Bakery businesses listed for sale on BizBuySell include a range of retail and production focused baking businesses, including artisan and neighborhood bakeries, bakery cafés, cake and pastry shops, bagel and bread producers, dessert franchises (cookies, donuts, ice cream), and mixed retail wholesale operations, with some listings offered as single locations or multi unit franchise portfolios. The business models typically combine direct to consumer retail sales (in store counter service, café seating, and takeout) with higher volume wholesale or special order revenue such as wedding cakes, catering, restaurant supply, or bread routes, while franchise bakeries leverage brand recognition and standardized systems.
| Market Overview | Listings for Sale (Median) | Total Market (Average) |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Businesses Analyzed | 317 | 7,372 |
| Asking Price | $350,000 | - |
| Reported Revenue | $650,000 | $8,493,118 |
| Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings | $132,427 | $849,312 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.
For more in-depth sales and profitability data see:
Asking Price
| Lower Quartile | Median | Upper Quartile |
|---|---|---|
| $179,000 | $350,000 | $772,000 |
Market Financial Highlights
The financial data presented here is an aggregation of reported revenue and earnings of Bakeries for sale.
| Bound | Revenue | Seller’s Discretionary Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | $360,000 | $73,872 |
| Median | $650,000 | $132,427 |
| Upper Quartile | $1,336,894 | $263,280 |
Valuation Multiples
The valuation multiples listed below are derived from asking price, revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings of Bakeries listed for sale.
| Bound | Revenue Multiple | Earnings Multiple |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | 0.40 | 2.11 |
| Median | 0.55 | 2.80 |
| Upper Quartile | 0.76 | 3.53 |
FAQ's
How much does it cost to buy a Bakery?
The median asking price for an established Bakery is $350,000, though prices range from under $179,000 to well over $772,000.
How much do Bakeries owners earn?
The median reported revenue of Bakeries is $650,000 and owners earn a median of $132,427, which includes the owners salary and any other financial benefits they receive.
How do I value a Bakery?
Valuing a business is a complex process, but buyers and sellers often turn to the local market to understand how businesses are priced. Based on our most recent analysis of Bakeries, revenue multiples range from 0.40 to 0.76, with a median of 0.55. Earning multiples range from 2.11 to 3.53, with the median at 2.80. This means the typical Bakery may ask for around 0.55 times its annual revenue, and 2.80 times its annual owner earnings.
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