Alameda County, CA
$225,000
Businesses For Sale in San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Local Info
Great restaurant ,Good income and great location
(2 FOR 1) RESTAURANT & SEPARATED BAR Full liquor License
Saratoga, CA
$288,000
Remodeled, High-Visibility Vallejo Location with **AFFORDABLE RENT**
Solano County, CA
$79,000
Yoga Studio for Sale: Serene Downtown Sanctuary - Present your offer
San Jose, CA
$50,000
Established Preschool and Kindergarten
Santa Clara County, CA
$325,000
Burlingame CPA Firm for Sale
Burlingame, CA
$525,000
Prime High Traffic Piedmont Avenue Location w/Below Market Lease!
Oakland, CA
$149,000
Compact Milk Tea Shop with Drive-Thru for Sale
Pleasanton, CA
$65,000
Medical Office Opportunity – Family Medicine and Cosmetic
Santa Clara County, CA
Cash Flow: $191,000
Chiropractic Practice for Sale in Santa Clara County, CA
Santa Clara County, CA
Cash Flow: $345,137
FranchisePet Supplies Plus
Available Nationwide
$300,000
Sushi and Ramen restaurant for sale in Mountain View next supermarket
Mountain View, CA
$278,000
Auto Glass Repair & Replacement
Palo Alto, CA
$129,900
Liquor Store
Alameda County, CA
$499,000
Sandwich Restaurant on Valencia St., SF (Semi Absentee Owner)
San Francisco, CA
$350,000
Independent Pizza
Martinez, CA
$170,000
Nicolas Zhao
Citadel Commerical
Serving Alameda County, CA
Citadel Commercial is a leading business brokerage and investment advisory firm specializing in the sale, acquisition, and valuation of small to mid-sized businesses across California. We provide strategic solutions for business owners, investors, and entrepreneurs looking to buy, sell, or expand their ventures. With a deep understanding of market trends, valuation strategies, and deal structuring, we ensure that every transaction is executed smoothly, efficiently, and with maximum financial benefit for our clients. Whether you’re selling a business, investing in a new opportunity, or navigating complex commercial lease negotiations, Citadel Commercial provides the expertise and guidance you need.
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"San Francisco" Restaurant Business Opportunity in York St
San Francisco, CA
$95,000
Profitable Family Run Thai Restaurant For Sale
San Francisco, CA
$119,000
High Volume Chinese restaurant for sale in Fremont plaza
Fremont, CA
$348,000
Absentee run Indian restaurant for sale in Newark near Starbucks
Newark, CA
$150,000
FranchiseSam the Concrete Man
Available in California
$35,000
Taiwanese Bento & chicken restaurant for sale in Pleasanton
Pleasanton, CA
$150,000
Cute boba tea and Poke shop for sale in Downtown Rafael
San Rafael, CA
$75,000
Restaurant space for sale in Fairfield near Solano Town Center
Fairfield, CA
$99,000
Great little sushi shop for sale in San Francisco Inner Richmond
San Francisco, CA
$120,000
Established American restaurant/cafe for sale in in SF Marina
San Francisco, CA
$185,000
High Volume American restaurant & bar for sale in Redwood City
Redwood City, CA
$450,000
Eco-friendly beauty salon for sale in SF Sunnyside district
San Francisco, CA
$150,000
Absentee run hair salon for sale in Downtown San Jose
San Jose, CA
$165,000
Super high Volume asian supermarket for sale in SF Chinatown
San Francisco, CA
$468,000
FranchiseNext Day Access
Available Nationwide
$100,000
Skin Treatment and semi-permanant makeup business for sale in San Jose
San Jose, CA
$75,000
ASE certified auto repair shop for sale in Fremont
Fremont, CA
$180,000
Absentee run Japanese alley food restaurant for sale near UC Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
$120,000
Super high volume asian supermarket for sale in SF Chinatown
San Francisco, CA
$500,000
FranchiseMobility City
Available Nationwide
$100,000
Absentee run Burger and Hot Dog Joint for sale near UC Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
$160,000
Branded Poke shop for sale in vibrant San Jose shopping mall
San Jose, CA
$175,000
Fried Fish and Chicken/seafood joint for sale in East Oakland
Oakland, CA
$350,000
Used Auto dealership business for sale in Richmond
Richmond, CA
$120,000
Profitable Youth Sports Franchise in A+ Location
Alameda County, CA
$200,000
Structural Engineering Business
Alameda County, CA
$800,000
Established Unique Asian Concept with $96,000 Profit
Petaluma, CA
$129,000
Established Fire Safety Service Provider
San Mateo County, CA
$339,000
Tim Gunsten
The Exit Company
Serving Santa Clara County, CA
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Establish Fire Extinguisher Sales and Service
San Mateo County, CA
$339,000
FranchiseAesthetic Development Group
Available Nationwide
$13,500
Window Screen Installation and Repair - PRICE REDUCED!
Sonoma County, CA
$575,000
18 FedEx Ground Routes, Hayward CA
Hayward, CA
$2,995,000
Walnut Creek, CA CPA Practice for Sale
Contra Costa County, CA
$1,385,000
Popular Pizza Restaurant (Milpitas)
Milpitas, CA
$150,000
Warm Cozy & Cute Thai Restaurant in the Heart of Downtown S.J. type 41
San Jose, CA
$148,888
Preschool Business Redwood City , CA
Redwood City, CA
$1,350,000
"San Francisco" Restaurant Business along Taraval St!
San Francisco, CA
$175,000
MicroBusiness Distribution, Level 1 Manufacturing & Delivery Business
Oakland, CA
$225,000
Strength Training Gym – SBA Pre-Approved
Oakland, CA
$353,000
FranchiseMr. Appliance
Available Nationwide
$85,000
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.
