San Francisco, CA
$100,000
Businesses For Sale in San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Local Info
Preschool business for sale in San Francisco Outer sunset
"Redwood City" Turn-Key restaurant with cater service along El Camino!
Redwood City, CA
$175,000
Novato CA CPA Practice for Sale
Novato, CA
$800,000
Hair salon shop for sale in Greenbrae shopping center
Greenbrae, CA
$49,000
Liquor & Conv. Store - Pleasanton
Pleasanton, CA
$275,000
Electronics Design Firm with Fortune 500 clients
Alameda County, CA
Cash Flow: $200,000
RV Service and Parts Sales Company
San Francisco County, CA
$1,400,000
Established Lotto/western Union/Tax preparing business for sale in SF
San Francisco, CA
$170,000
Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant for Sale! W/Hard Liquor License!
San Francisco, CA
$249,000
Asset SaleOakland Bar for Sale
Alameda County, CA
$229,000
FranchiseFocalPoint Business Coaching
Available Nationwide
$65,000
Asset SaleLow Rent - Cute Coffee Shop/Cafe in Inner Richmond!
San Francisco, CA
$275,000
Asset SaleDowntown Willow Glen Restaurant & Bar with 47 License for Sale!
San Jose, CA
$425,000
Asset SaleBoba Drinks and Snacks ( 40K Price, Full Kitchen Hood Available )
Concord, CA
$40,000
Asset Sale20,000 sq.ft. Wholesale Bakery. Fully Equipped. Asset Sale
Burlingame, CA
Asset SaleChildren’s Education And Play Center Franchise
Fremont, CA
$200,000
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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Asset SaleTurnkey Restaurant Asset Sale – Ready for your Vision
Berkeley, CA
$180,000
Asset SaleBeautiful restaurant in prime location
San Jose, CA
$149,999
Asset SaleProfitable Cannabis Delivery Business For Sale Call For Sale
Oakland, CA
$420,420
Asset SaleFully Built-Out Indian Restaurant
Santa Rosa, CA
$120,000
FranchiseCruise Planners
Available Nationwide
$9,995
Asset SaleAsset Sale - Ramen Restaurant in Dense Populated Area
San Jose, CA
$225,000
Asset SaleBEST Location in Downtown Lafayette! Fully Built Restaurant
Lafayette, CA
$350,000
Asset SaleAsian Grocery Store with Beer Wine Lic (San Francisco)
San Francisco, CA
$99,000
Asset SaleFantastic Lighting And Repair Store-Great Location-Lease And Terms!!
San Bruno, CA
$79,000
Asset SaleSan Mateo County 47/48 Liquor License for Sale
San Mateo, CA
$97,000
Asset SaleAlameda County 47/48 Liquor License for Sale
Oakland, CA
$45,000
Asset SaleLocation, Location, Location, Next to UC Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
$85,000
Asset SaleProfitable Mobile Car Care Business for Sale
San Francisco, CA
$399,000
Asset SaleABC Type 47 Liquor License for Sale - Oakland
Oakland, CA
$45,000
FranchiseH&H Bagels
Available Nationwide
$500,000
Asset SaleSonoma County Cafe - Asset Sale
Sonoma County, CA
$129,000
Asset SaleOrangetheory Fitness Studio & Gym / E2 Approved Business for Canadian
Contra Costa County, CA
$700,000
Asset SaleAsset Sale $59k Japanese Restaurant – Over 35 Years of Success
Oakland, CA
$79,000
Asset SaleASSET SALE Priced for Quick Sale - Formerly Togo's and Baskin-Robbins
Redwood City, CA
$100,000
FranchiseCity Lifestyle
Available Nationwide
$30,000
Asset SaleGreat online business with low rent
Contra Costa County, CA
$120,000
Asset SaleSanta Clara County 47/48 Liquor License for Sale
San Jose, CA
$75,000
Asset SaleSan Francisco County 47/48 Liquor License for Sale
San Francisco, CA
$125,000
Asset SaleFor Sale: Domain and website with a good reputation for over 30 years
Redwood City, CA
$15,000
Asset SaleAsian hot pot and snack restaurant for sale in Sf outer richmond
San Francisco, CA
$130,000
Asset SaleFully Operational High Revenue Cannabis Delivery Business For Sale
Oakland, CA
$399,000
Asset SalePizza Restaurant - Pizzeria - Asset Sale
Morgan Hill, CA
$130,000
Asset SalePharmaceutical Wholesaler start-up, multiple states licenses.
Santa Clara, CA
$279,880
Tim Gunsten
The Exit Company
Serving Santa Clara County, CA
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Asset SaleAsset Sale - Fully Built Out Commercial Food Facility
Alameda County, CA
$150,000
FranchiseScreenmobile
Available in California
$50,000
Asset SaleGreat location tea shop
Walnut Creek, CA
$79,990
Asset SalePrime Second Generation Restaurant in Campbell’s Pruneyard Center
Campbell, CA
$269,000
Asset Sale25+ y/o SF Bay Area Event Production Company
Santa Clara County, CA
$695,000
Asset SaleEuropean Designer Fashion Boutique - Highly Profitable
Santa Clara County, CA
$750,000
Asset SaleFOR SALE: Restaurant Sale + Leasehold Improvements
San Francisco, CA
$87,000
Asset SaleThis is an asset sale
Fairfield, CA
$45,000
Asset SaleExceptional Restaurant Opportunity in Downtown Berkeley!
Berkeley, CA
$180,000
Asset SaleAsset Sale Restaurant heart of the city
Alameda County, CA
$80,000
Asset SaleSan Jose Restaurant & Boba Shops, 2 with Type-1 Hood for Sale
San Jose, CA
$198,000
FranchiseDrybar
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.
