Solano County, CA
$599,000
Businesses For Sale in San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Local Info
Francise Food Restaurant
Semi-Passive Vending Machine Business For Sale
San Jose, CA
$147,500
The Perfect Sandwich
Santa Clara County, CA
$100,000
Auto Service Franchise
Santa Clara County, CA
$275,000
Polk Gulch Wine Bar For Sale
San Francisco County, CA
$150,000
Subway Sandwich Restaurant (Fremont)
Fremont, CA
$375,000
Brewery & Restaurant (Santa Clara County)
Santa Clara County, CA
$375,000
Upscale Beauty Store & Salon - Professional Products, No. Bay Area
Sonoma County, CA
$399,000
Well-Established Japanese Restaurant for Sale
Contra Costa County, CA
$138,000
Profitable Nail Salon Amazing Location in Santa Clara
Santa Clara, CA
$100,000
FranchiseBest Option Restoration
Available in California
$50,000
Price Reduce! Environmentally Safe Dry Cleaners in San Rafael For SALE
San Rafael, CA
$149,000
Preschool business for sale in Richmond, CA
Richmond, CA
$450,000
"San Francisco" North Beach Restaurant Opportunity along Broadway!
San Francisco, CA
$325,000
Preschool Business for Sale in Concord, CA
Concord, CA
$450,000
Grocery/Liquor Store
Alameda County, CA
$1,900,000
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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ATTN HEALTH ADVOCATES: Superfoods to Bring Health & Wellness
Mountain View, CA
$200,000
HIgh Volume Pizza & Pubs wiht Real Estae
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Alameda County, CA
$1,900,000
Long-Standing San Francisco Diner in Bustling Neighborhood
San Francisco, CA
$250,000
Cabinetry Company With Great Customer Reputation For Sale
San Martin, CA
$550,000
FranchiseKid to Kid
Available Nationwide
$100,000
Top Patio Dining Destination! Profitable Business with Strong Goodwill
Oakland, CA
$370,000
East Bay Landscape Company for Sale
Alameda County, CA
$175,000
Chinese Restaurant - can be converted (Milpitas)
Milpitas, CA
$160,000
Longtime Gift Basket Business-Absentee Owners
San Francisco County, CA
$199,000
Fully Equipped Restaurant in SF (Lower Nob Hill) Great Location!!
San Francisco, CA
$120,000
Chinese Restaurant - Antioch
Antioch, CA
$280,000
Remote-Based Niche Wine Brand and Business For Sale
San Jose, CA
$65,000
Brand New Restaurant Available for Sale | $300,000
San Francisco, CA
$300,000
Historical Bar in Downtown Saratoga with Real Estate
Saratoga, CA
$250,000
FranchisePet Evolution
Available Nationwide
$175,000
Duboce Triangle/Castro Second Generation Restaurant For Sale
San Francisco, CA
$200,000
Franchise Pizza
Alameda County, CA
$250,000
Well Established Baskin Robbins in San Jose
San Jose, CA
$395,000
Liquor Store with very high Lottery Income, San Lorenzo
San Lorenzo, CA
$249,000
FranchiseMosquito Joe
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Award Wining Health Tech Startup with Patented Technology
Alameda County, CA
Cash Flow: $5,000
Antioch, CA EA Book of Business for Sale
Contra Costa County, CA
$130,000
Oakland, CA EA Practice for Sale
Alameda County, CA
$1,200,000
Highly Profitable Jaguar Land Rover Auto Service & Repair - SBA OK'd
Alameda County, CA
$1,195,000
A Fantastic High End Liquor, Wine Bar, Sprits & Beer
San Jose, CA
$1,250,000
Beauty Supply Store Asset Sale! | $180,000
Alameda County, CA
$180,000
Absentee run high Volume Pet store for sale in Union City by Starbucks
Union City, CA
$100,000
Telecommunications Infrastructure Construction Contractor
Alameda County, CA
$8,000,000
Tim Gunsten
The Exit Company
Serving Santa Clara County, CA
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23 Station Salon In Very Busy Shopping Center.
Contra Costa County, CA
$65,000
FranchiseNEXTAFF
Available in California
$175,000
Grocery Store with Beer Wine Lic., Very high Lottery Comm. (Hayward)
Hayward, CA
$99,000
Quick Service Restaurant Franchise - Santa Rosa (Price reduction)
Santa Rosa, CA
$249,000
Mediteranean and Gyros restaurant for sale near UC Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
$299,000
Turnkey Production Studio Business for Sale (long operating history)
San Francisco, CA
Cash Flow: $442,000
Absentee run Pet supplies store for sale in Downtown Los Altos
Los Altos, CA
$75,000
Established nail salon for sale in SF North beach
San Francisco, CA
$75,000
Vending Machines & Locations Throughout San Francisco.
San Francisco, CA
$53,000
Popular, Well Established Japanese /Sushi Restaurant Motivated Seller
Marin County, CA
$100,000
Bakery and Cafe for sale in San Francisco Outer sunset
San Francisco, CA
$150,000
FranchiseMatco Tools
Available in California
$10,000
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.
