San Francisco Bay Area, CA

Businesses For Sale in San Francisco Bay Area, CA

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Snyder’s-Lance Route For Sale Napa CA- $135,000

Napa, CA

Snyder’s-Lance Route For Sale Napa CA- $135,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #Snyder’sLanceRoute #Snyder’sLance #Snyders #Lance #CampbellsSnacks...

$135,000

$135,000

Cash Flow: $75,113

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Upscale Salon for Sale – Great Stylist-Owner Opportunity

Mountain View, CA

Established Hair Salon - Prime Mountain View Location This well-established salon offers an exceptional opportunity for a licensed stylist-owner in Mountain View’s upscale market. In continuous...

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$45,999

$45,999

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Afghani & Persian Cuisine - Busy San Francisco Halal Restaurant

San Francisco, CA

Located on vibrant Polk Street, surrounded by busy bars, nightclubs, and other thriving businesses, this well-established Halal Afghani & Persian restaurant offers an incredible opportunity for a...

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$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $100,000

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Laundromat For Sale in San Lorenzo

San Lorenzo, CA

Location: Situated in San Lorenzo with nearby apartments, this laundromat has been a staple for over 20 years, serving the local community. Ownership: The current owner has been successfully managing...

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$199,000

$199,000

Cash Flow: $24,350

Affordable Nail Salon for Sale in Sunnyvale, CA. GREAT OPPORTUNITY

Sunnyvale, CA

Established nail salon for sale in prime Sunnyvale location on busy El Camino Real. This 1,250 square foot salon features 8 pedicure massage chairs and 4 manicure tables, providing excellent capacity...

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$24,000

$24,000

Auto Salvage And Recycling

Alameda County, CA

About 1.5 acre yard, office building and front parking lot, in east bay tri city area. business established over 30 years. Inventory includes vintage Mercedes Benz, BMW, Porsche, Jaguar, Volvo and VW...

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$1,400,000

$1,400,000

Established nail salon with low rent for sale!

Morgan Hill, CA

Established Nail Salon - Prime Morgan Hill Location This highly-rated nail salon presents an outstanding investment opportunity in Morgan Hill, Santa Clara County. Operating successfully since 2018,...

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$320,000

$320,000

Successfull practice-needs to sell-time sensitive

Sonoma County, CA

Comprehensive general dentistry, including implants, implant restorations, Invisalign, and removable dentures. The practice has strong growth potential to expand through advanced procedures, specialty...

$780,000

$780,000

Cash Flow: $291,000

Coastal Cafe with Growth & Strong Local Following

Half Moon Bay, CA

Located in a prime coastal town, this well-loved café blends casual charm with high-quality ingredients to create a memorable dining experience. With a loyal customer base, strong community...

$300,000

$300,000

Turnkey Row House Franchise Priced Well Below Startup Costs

Belmont, CA

This franchise represents an exceptional opportunity, available significantly below the startup cost of opening a new fitness studio. With a proven business model and immediate revenue potential, this...

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $78,080

Part-Time Business | Established Contra Costa Alameda County Accounts

Dublin, CA

Flexible Ownership Options This home-based Treasure Tower Rewards Program operates under a nationally recognized brand, providing a proven reward and motivation system for children in dental offices,...

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$61,970

$61,970

Technology VAR Company Looking for the Right Successor

Alameda County, CA

Thriving Technology VAR Company Prime Bay Area Location – 23 Years of Success. Here’s your chance to own a highly respected and well-established telecommunications company located in the San Francisco...

$1,800,000

$1,800,000

Cash Flow: $423,000

Established Business Brokerage Territory – Prime Market

$95,000 - Alameda County, CA

$95,000

Alameda County, CA

Michael White

United Franchise Group

High Traffic, Coveted Hair Salon For Sale

San Lorenzo, CA

Easy to run, profitable, stable cashflow, terrific location!...

$60,000

$60,000

Variety established gift shop

San Francisco County, CA

Great opportunity to own an established retail business gift shop at Grant Avenue, the street with the most foot traffic for tourist and local people. (cross street, Pine Street). This prime location...

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$75,000

$75,000

Cash Flow: $300,000

Richard Schammel, CBB

Venture Advisors Business Sales & Acquisitions

Serving Alameda County, CA

Venture Investors Business Sales and Acquisitions works with individuals and corporations, representing privately held businesses of all types, with revenue in the range or $3M - $50M. We represent Sellers, and take a proactive, consultive approach to guide and help our clients through each step of the sales transaction or acquisition process. Our services include: • Pre-sale preparation and consulting, • Business valuation and pricing, • Screening and presentation of qualified candidates, • Preparation of all transactional documentation, and • Management of the due diligence and closing processes

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Financial Planning & Marketing App for Financial Advisory Firms

Marin County, CA

This software is a turnkey solution that combines a sophisticated financial planning application with a powerful marketing platform. This integrated system provides financial professionals with a...

$500,000

$500,000

Dry Cleaning

San Mateo County, CA

Net $80,000/ year This is a rare opportunity to own a well-established dry cleaning business in a highly desirable area of San Mateo County. Located in a small, busy strip mall surrounded by...

$135,000

$135,000

Turn-key Winery For Sale in the South Bay!

Santa Clara County, CA

Rare opportunity to acquire a highly respected boutique winery and tasting room in the desirable South Bay region. This well-established business has been producing exceptional wines for nearly two...

$950,000

$950,000

Established Mobile Dog Grooming business on the San Mateo Coast

Pacifica, CA

Established Mobile Dog Grooming Business - San Mateo Coast This turnkey mobile dog grooming business has served the Pacifica area since 2000, establishing itself as the first mobile groomer in the...

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$200,000

$200,000

Cash Flowing Corporate Rental Business - Bay Area, CA

San Mateo County, CA

***BOOKINGS INTO 2025*** Welcome to our thriving business offering three arbitrage rental properties nestled in the heart of Belmont, CA. These 3 meticulously curated units boast a combination of...

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$178,000

$178,000

Absentee Run USDA Certified Organic Juice Bar for Sale - Campbell, CA

Campbell, CA

This Franchised location is a thriving organic juice and smoothie bar offering a wide range of USDA-certified organic cold-pressed juices, smoothies, acai bowls, wellness shots, wraps, toasts,...

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$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $140,000

Highly Profitable Hair Salon - Contra Costa County

Contra Costa County, CA

This highly successful salon has been in business for 28 years in a busy but safe shopping center. Located next to big-box stores with great foot traffic in a thriving strip-mall. The business has...

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$180,000

$180,000

Farmers Agency For Sale

$270,000 - Solano County, CA

$270,000

Solano County, CA

Own a Thriving Used Car Dealership in the Heart of Silicon Valley!

Campbell, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, high-revenue used car dealership in the highly sought-after Silicon Valley market. This turnkey business boasts a proven track record of...

$79,000

$79,000

Specialized Manufacturing business in Silicon Valley

Santa Clara, CA

This is a small very specialized manufacturing based in Santa Clara in the heart of Silicon Valley. It makes & applies extremely thin layers of materials, often only a few atoms thick into surfaces...

$1,638,095

$1,638,095

Cash Flow: $207,082

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

$750,000

Highly Respected Electrical Company in the Bay Area

Contra Costa County, CA

This family-owned and operated company specializes in electrical installations, fire alarm systems, emergency lighting, access control, surveillance, and system monitoring. They are a union company to...

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Turnkey Design-Build Brand, Strong Cash Flow +SBA

Contra Costa County, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a highly reputable, full-service design-build firm operating in one of the Bay Area’s most affluent residential markets. The owner has owned this business for...

$1,700,000

$1,700,000

Cash Flow: $591,433

Baseball & Softball Training Facility & Batting Cages

Santa Clara County, CA

Great opportunity for a driven & motivated individual looking to service the baseball & softball community with a well established business. We are are 1 of only 2 public baseball & softball batting...

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$500,000

$500,000

The UPS Store Franchise in Napa County CA

Napa County, CA

SBA Pre-Qualified! A unique opportunity to acquire a thriving The UPS Store franchise in Napa County California - without all of the initial startup costs and concerns. The 2024 revenues exceeded...

$699,000

$699,000

Cash Flow: $222,102

Established Residential Fencing Contractor --- SBA Financing Available

Santa Clara County, CA

This well-established residential fence contracting business has been serving an affluent portion of the San Francisco Bay Area for nearly 40 years. Specializing in the new construction and repair of...

$425,000

$425,000

Cash Flow: $221,506

Own a Thriving Boba Tea Shop – Great Location, Great Opportunity

Milpitas, CA

Turnkey Boba Milk Tea Shop in Prime High-Traffic Location! An incredible opportunity to own a well-established and fully operational boba milk tea shop with a loyal customer base and strong local...

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$290,000

$290,000

Fancy Spa Novato

$575,000 - Novato, CA

$575,000

Novato, CA

Nick Ramsey

First Choice Business Brokers-SF Bay

Pristine 2nd Gen Bar/ Restaurant For Sale, Oakland

Oakland, CA

This 2,000+ sq. ft. (plus patio & trash area) bar and restaurant must be seen to be fully appreciated. It features a complete bar, banquette seating, a Type-47 unrestricted liquor license, an enclosed...

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$195,000

$195,000

Tastea Franchise - Boba Tea with full kitchen

San Jose, CA

TASTEA FRANCHISE - BOBA TEA WITH FULL KITCHEN Established boba tea franchise opportunity in San Jose's competitive food service market. This well-positioned business has maintained consistent...

$195,000

$195,000

Established Escape Room For Sale

Vacaville, CA

Beat The Room has locations in Vacaville and Rocklin Ca. We are looking to sell both locations together, but single location negotiations may be accepted. We have 7+ years in business- recognizable...

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$175,000

$175,000

Well-Established Pizza Parlor with Proven Profits-Uptown Gem

Oakland, CA

Have you ever dreamed of owning a successful pizza business in one of Oakland’s most vibrant neighborhoods? This is your chance to take the reins of a well-established and profitable pizzeria that has...

$99,900

$99,900

Cash Flow: $65,000

Profitable Electrical Contracting Business – Major Clients

San Jose, CA

Great opportunity to take over a well-established electrical contracting business with over two decades of trusted service in the South Bay Area. This is a high-margin, owner-operated business with a...

$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $225,162

Leading Garage Transformation Franchise For Sale

Hayward, CA

Garage Living was founded in 2005 and began franchising in 2015. There are currently 52 franchise territories in the United States, Canada and Australia. Garage Living is the premier garage...

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$695,000

$695,000

Newly Renovated Pizza Restaurants in San Jose

San Jose, CA

Beer & Wine License Included Accept EBT Food and EBT Cash For dine-in and take out orders Available on DoorDash, Grubhub, Uber, Slice Pizza Me is a well-established, profitable pizza restaurant...

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$150,000

$150,000

Tyler Applegate

Transworld Business Advisors

Serving Contra Costa County, CA

When an entrepreneur intends to divest their business, they require the expertise of a business broker who can effectively identify and thoroughly assess prospective buyers. Similarly, buyers depend on brokers to streamline the process of evaluating available businesses and franchises. In this regard, Transworld Business Advisors emerges as the optimal solution for both scenarios. Transworld Business Advisors for the last 40 years specializes in three fundamental areas: business brokerage, franchise consulting, and franchise development.

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Healthy smoothie and coffee shop in down town Pleasanton

Pleasanton, CA

Healthy Smoothie shop in prime downtown location, on same street as Saturday farmers market. Absentee owned....

$119,000

$119,000

Well-established Indian bistro for sale in Contra Costa County

Contra Costa County, CA

This well-established Indian bistro offers an exceptional opportunity for an investor or restaurateur. Specializing in authentic Indian cuisine, the restaurant has built a strong reputation with a...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $200,000

Inherit a Primely Located Nail Salon in the Mission District (As-is)

$60,000 - San Francisco, CA

$60,000

San Francisco, CA

Well-Established Towing Business

Alameda County, CA

Well-Established Towing Business - Prime Bay Area Location 4 flatbeds, 2 forklifts, 1 wheeler, mechanical, body/paint, tow storage This profitable towing operation represents an exceptional...

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$850,000

$850,000

Well-Established Towing Business

Alameda County, CA

Well-Established Towing Business - Prime Alameda County Location This exceptional towing operation presents a rare opportunity to acquire a profitable, turnkey business with over 25 years of proven...

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$750,000

$750,000

Thriving Multi-Unit Fitness Business with Recurring Revenue

Contra Costa County, CA

This multi-unit fitness franchise is thriving with $2.57M in revenue and $753K in cash flow (SDE). With three established locations in high-demand markets, a strong membership base, and a predictable,...

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$3,500,000

$3,500,000

Cash Flow: $753,251

Restaurant-Bar In Willow Glens in San Jose CA

San Jose, CA

Great Opportunity to own this Bar-Restaurant in the Willow Glen area in San Jose. This Restaurant was totally renovated with permits in 2021 and it has lots of potential with plenty of parking space....

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$389,000

$389,000

Highly Profitable Stone Fabrication and Installation Business

San Mateo County, CA

Transworld Business Advisors of Fremont DRE# 02194963 presents: This highly desirable business fabricates and installs all kinds of stones (including natural stone, quartz, porcelain and dekton) for...

$1,398,000

$1,398,000

Cash Flow: $487,924

Profitable Turnkey Franchise Gym – Absentee Owned

Contra Costa County, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a turnkey, semi-absentee fitness franchise located in Contra Costa County. Part of one of the most recognized names in 24/7 gyms, this location serves a loyal and...

$500,000

$500,000

Cash Flow: $128,597

Appliance Repair Company

Los Gatos, CA

This offering is for a premium appliance repair business operating across five major California metro areas. Specializing in high-end brands, the company boasts a reputation for precision, speed, and...

$1,180,000

$1,180,000

Cash Flow: $393,237

CNC Manufacturing and Prototype Making

Santa Clara, CA

This business is in a good location, in the heart of Silicon Valley for 30 years. Serves customer needs for prototypes, special orders, and short-run production. Company has outside connections with...

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$320,000

$320,000

Cash Flow: $189,000

Turnkey Locksmith Business – Profitable, Established & Sale-Ready

Vallejo, CA

Long-established and highly reputable locksmith business with deep roots in the communities of Solano, Sonoma, and Napa Counties. Renowned for its reliability, rapid response times, and expert...

$175,000

$175,000

Cash Flow: $135,000

Established Printer in Berkley Ready for New Ownership

Berkeley, CA

Established, owner-operated print shop in Berkeley, CA with strong local reputation and steady, referral-based revenue. The business is easy to run and ideal for a first-time buyer or anyone seeking a...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $90,000

Glass Installation and Service

San Mateo County, CA

This well-established glass business has been serving residential and commercial customers since 1976. Specializing in window and frame replacements, custom glass, and repairs, it benefits from a...

$277,000

$277,000

Cash Flow: $79,355

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.

Number of Businesses for Sale

~1,180

Median Asking Price

$420,000

Median Reported Revenue

$700,000

Median Reported Earnings

$160,000

Profit Margin

23%

Earnings Multiple

2.6

Revenue Multiple

0.6

Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.

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:

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:

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.