San Francisco Bay Area, CA

Businesses For Sale in San Francisco Bay Area, CA

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Turnkey Ethiopian Restaurant – San Joe, CA

San Jose, CA

Well-established and highly regarded Ethiopian restaurant located in a mixed commercial and residential neighborhood. The business currently has an online review rating of 4.6, according to...

$380,000

$380,000

Landscape Design, Construction & Maintenance Company – Marin County

Marin County, CA

Rare opportunity to acquire a long-established, full-service landscape design, construction and maintenance company serving the highly desirable Marin County market. Unlike a traditional landscape...

$450,000

$450,000

Cash Flow: $230,000

Franchise Sandwich Shop for SALE

Santa Rosa, CA

Great opportunity to acquire an established franchise sandwich shop with 30+ years at the same location and approximately $480,000 in annual gross sales. The previous owner operated the business for...

$175,000

$175,000

Cash Flow: $75,000

Quick Sale! Insurance Book of Business 30+ years of clients

Pleasant Hill, CA

Established Independent Insurance Agency - 30+ Years of Success This well-established independent insurance agency presents an exceptional acquisition opportunity for buyers seeking a proven business...

$285,500

$285,500

Turnkey Spa Business with Established Clientele

Sonoma County, CA

Established spa offering a range of professional services in California's renowned Wine Country. With a loyal client base builtover more than a decade, consistent revenue, and a strong reputation...

$325,000

$325,000

Cash Flow: $186,019

Established Bike Shop with Strong Growth Potential

Sonoma County, CA

This well-established bicycle shop has built a recognized presence in the California wine country. The business operates from an approximately 1,500-square-foot location and maintains valuable dealer...

$189,000

$189,000

Profitable Pizza Restaurant with Full Kitchen in Prime Corner Location

San Francisco County, CA

Profitable Pizza Restaurant with Full Kitchen in Prime Corner Location near Nob Hill RRC# 5370 Asking Price: $195,000 Location: San Francisco County Annual Revenue: $448,172 Annual Cash Flow: $83,844...

$195,000

$195,000

Profitable & Turnkey Fast-Casual Restaurant – Strong Growth & Expansio

Berkeley, CA

Imagine walking into your own thriving restaurant in Berkeley, where the aroma of American comfort food fills the air and satisfied customers keep coming back for more. This isn't just another...

$199,000

$199,000

Cash Flow: $139,093

Walnut Creek CPA Firm for Sale

Walnut Creek, CA

Established CPA firm for sale in Walnut Creek, California. The practice was established in 2012 and began primarily as an audit practice. It has since diversified into tax, client accounting services,...

$1,150,000

$1,150,000

Cash Flow: $466,822

Barbershop for sale

Pacifica, CA

Established Barbershop for Sale in Prime Pacifica Location This well-established barbershop presents an exceptional opportunity for an experienced operator or entrepreneur looking to enter the...

$65,000

$65,000

Cash Flow: $69,000

Amazing Athletes
Franchise

Available in California

Own a mobile youth sports franchise delivering programs inside preschools and childcare centers with recurring enrollment.

$50,000

$50,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $158,366

High Demand Franchise Opportunity in Livermore

Alameda County, CA

High Demand Franchise Opportunity in Livermore - Or Bring Your Own Concept! RRC# 5369 Offered at $200,000 Location: Alameda County Annual Revenue: Contact for Info Annual Cash Flow: Contact for Info...

$200,000

$200,000

Profitable Mail & Business Services Center – Growth Potential

Contra Costa County, CA

Please find the details below for the owner-operator mail center currently available for acquisition. Location & Facility: - Description: Freshly remodeled, attractive location in an affluent...

$200,000

$200,000

Established Luxury Watch E-Commerce Business For Sale

$100,000 - San Francisco, CA

$100,000

San Francisco, CA

BPPE Approved Vocational School for Sale – California

Santa Clara, CA

Triton Institute BPPE Approved Vocational School for Sale Triton Institute is a BPPE-approved vocational training school located in California, established in 2001 with over two decades of operational...

$45,000

$45,000

10 FedEx Ground Routes - San Leandro, CA - Seller Financing

San Leandro, CA

FedEx Ground Routes for Sale: Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each business, which is comprised of...

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

Cash Flow: $360,189

Steve Sharp, CBB, CBI

Sharp Business Brokers

Serving Alameda County, CA

Sharp Business Brokers is a full-service business brokerage agency specializing in the sale of businesses across a wide range of industries, including Service, Retail, Restaurants, Salons, Manufacturing, Transportation, Construction, Med Spas, Distribution, E-commerce, and Franchises. With a team of experienced agents, we provide business owners with expert guidance through every stage of the selling process, ensuring a seamless transition. Founded by Steve Sharp, a Certified Business Broker, Sharp Business Brokers was built on the principles of VALUE & SERVICE from start to finish. Steve has been selling businesses professionally since 2007 and has personally owned multiple businesses, including service, retail, wholesale distribution, and an online marketing agency. His hands-on experience with cash flow management, lease negotiations, employee challenges, and business growth gives Sharp Business Brokers a unique edge in understanding and addressing the needs of business owners. Whether you're looking to sell or buy a business, our team is committed to delivering expert guidance, strategic marketing, and strong negotiation to help you achieve your goals. Let Sharp Business Brokers put our experience to work for you!

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*Motivated Seller* Fully Equipped Breakfast/Lunch Restaurant

Alameda County, CA

*Motivated Seller* Fully Equipped Breakfast/Lunch Restaurant | Type I Hood | Ready for Your Concept RRC#5367 Asking Price: $75,000 Location: Alameda County Annual Revenue: $450,000 Annual Cash Flow:...

$99,000

$99,000

Spa for Sale (Absentee Operated)

San Jose, CA

***ABSENTEE OPERATED - STRONG FINANCIALS*** This turnkey spa offers strong upside. A more dedicated hands-on owner can boost profits by marketing & working at the store. This business's tax returns...

$199,000

$199,000

Cash Flow: $187,987

Turnkey Mobile Food & Catering Concepts - Profitable

San Francisco County, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational, turnkey mobile food and health-focused catering business generating exceptional cash flow with multiple revenue streams. The business...

$1,650,000

$1,650,000

EBITDA: $550,000

Established Turnkey Cemetery Business in Vallejo, California

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Solano County, CA

Established Cemetery Business with Significant Real Estate and Growth Potential This offering presents an opportunity to acquire a well-established, turnkey cemetery business with a long operating...

$10,000,000

$10,000,000

Cash Flow: $134,622

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Massage and Spa-Great Location

Alameda County, CA

Well established Massage and Spa is located in a nice area with parking lot. Easy access to high way 580 and 680. The place has 1800 sqft, there are two story, upstairs is storage that is not included...

$160,000

$160,000

Caring Transitions
Franchise

Available in California

75 million seniors need home relocation, downsizing, and estate sales services. Join one of America's fastest-growing senior service franchises.

$50,000

$50,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $296,598

9 FedEx Ground Routes - San Francisco, CA - Seller Financing

San Francisco, CA

FedEx Ground Routes for Sale: Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each business, which is comprised of...

$1,025,000

$1,025,000

Cash Flow: $291,724

Santa Clara County Flower Shop

Santa Clara County, CA

Well-established and beloved flower shop in Santa Clara County with a strong reputation for beautiful, creative floral designs and exceptional customer service. Family-owned and operated for more than...

$200,000

$200,000

Cash Flow: $11,080

Bay Area residential remodeling company with over two decades of exp.

$350,000 - San Francisco, CA

$350,000

San Francisco, CA

Tyler Lawson

First Choice Business Brokers-SF Bay

Restaurant, fully equipped, ample parking

Union City, CA

Restaurant for sale in a high-foot-traffic shopping center near retail shops, residential areas, and a BART station. Features ample parking, a beer and wine license, and an inviting dining area. A...

$250,000

$250,000

Cornered Indian restaurant for sale in SF on Valencia

San Francisco, CA

Established Indian Restaurant - Prime Valencia Street Location This well-positioned Indian restaurant operates as a cornerstone establishment in San Francisco's vibrant Mission District, strategically...

$185,000

$185,000

Prime Palo Alto Salon & Chair Rental

Palo Alto, CA

Business Overview: Established in 2014, this turn-key, 900 sq. ft. full-service hair salon is situated in an affluent, high-foot-traffic Palo Alto location. Features a modern $500k retail buildout, 14...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $61,099

Quick Sale! Profitable Tax Business with 30 Years of Clients

Pleasant Hill, CA

After more than 30 years of serving the community, this well-established tax preparation business is available for sale. This is a turnkey opportunity for a tax professional, CPA, EA, bookkeeping...

$442,500

$442,500

Established Profitable Sushi + Ramen Restaurant/179K SDE/SBA/Upside

Gilroy, CA

Affluent South Bay Location • $639K Avg. Revenue • $179K Avg. SDE • Attractive $3,164/Month Base Rent + NNN • Exclusive Japanese Cuisine Clause • Immediate Growth Opportunities Established since 2012,...

$375,000

$375,000

Cash Flow: $178,888

16 FedEx Ground Routes - Santa Rosa (Windsor), CA - Seller Financing

Santa Rosa, CA

FedEx Ground Routes for Sale: Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each business, which is comprised of...

$1,900,000

$1,900,000

Cash Flow: $633,484

Black SUV / Livery Company + 2026 Chevrolet Suburban RST Diesel

San Mateo County, CA

BAY AREA BLACK SUV / LIVERY COMPANY + 2026 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN RST DURAMAX DIESEL Asking Price: $105,000 OBO Location: Belmont / San Mateo County, California Opportunity to acquire an established...

$99,000

$99,000

Two Men and a Truck
Franchise

Available in California

Movers Who Care - Own a market leading business with $3.1M Average Unit Sales

$80,000

$80,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $2,862,607

Profitable Student Success & Retention SaaS – $1.4M ARR, $1M+ SDE

San Francisco, CA

A profitable 14-year-old, founder-owned B2B SaaS company serving higher education. The platform is a student success and retention CRM used campus-wide by colleges and universities across the US,...

$8,000,000

$8,000,000

Cash Flow: $1,043,229

San Francisco ATM Processing Portfolio - 157 ATMs - $279,000

San Francisco, CA

ATM portfolio for sale $279,000! This amazing hands-off ATM portfolio of 157 Processing Only ATMs in California is such an opportunity. The portfolio has Average Monthly Net Profit Income of $5079.59...

$279,000

$279,000

Cash Flow: $60,955

Guy Fieri’s Chicken Guy! is a fast-casual restaurant

$775,000 - Napa County, CA

$775,000

Napa County, CA

HeadStart on 2027 Growth! Turnkey Opportunity - Zero Buildout - OPEN!

Novato, CA

One-of-a-kind opportunity where an experienced professional can walk in / implement a few aesthetic touches for re-branding / and launch a fully licensed new restaurant and bar smack dab in Center of...

$425,000

$425,000

Breakfast Lunch Restaurant

Los Altos, CA

Profitable 70-Seat Café in the Heart of Downtown Los Altos Excellent opportunity to acquire an established and currently operating café located right in the center of downtown Los Altos, California....

$225,000

$225,000

Cash Flow: $150,225

The Grounds Guys
Franchise

Available Nationwide

Ranked as a top Landscaping franchise by 2026 Entrepreneur Franchise 500®. $820K average annual gross sales!*

$50,000

$50,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $671,405

Santa Clara County Preschool for Sale - Bright & Spacious

Santa Clara County, CA

Well established Preschool Center for sale in Santa Clara County. Wonderful opportunity to own a profitable, well-established, mid-to-large preschool center located in a desirable and affluent Santa...

$750,000

$750,000

C-store with Beer Wine

San Jose, CA

Well established store with long history of repeat customers. Seller is retiring and moving out of state Lease:valid till Nov 2032 Rent- 9,259/mo+NNN Store size - 2500 SF Hours - 7 am - 10 pm...

$140,000

$140,000

Established Vietnamese restaurant

Campbell, CA

Opportunity is knocking. Contact agent now!...

$198,000

$198,000

Nail Store

Alameda County, CA

Located in Fremont, California, this neighborhood friendly nail spa provides professional nail care in a clean, relaxing, and welcoming environment. They specialize in manicures, pedicures, gel...

$160,000

$160,000

Cash Flow: $45,000

"High-Visibility Redwood City" Turnkey Specialty Beverage Franchise Op

Redwood City, CA

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Excellent opportunity to acquire a fully equipped and operating specialty beverage cafe in a highly desirable Redwood City commercial area, downtown Redwood City near the movie...

$250,000

$250,000

Matt Sadati

Liberty Business Advisors of San Francisco Inc.

Serving Alameda County, CA

Liberty Business Advisors of San Francisco is a multi lingual business broker firm in California.

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Established Indian Restaurant for Sale - San Ramon

San Ramon, CA

Established Indian restaurant opportunity available in San Ramon, Contra Costa County, featuring a prime commercial location with exceptional visibility and foot traffic. This fully operational dining...

$550,000

$550,000

Chiropractic, Nutrition, Functional Medicine

Santa Clara, CA

34 year successful clinic: chiropractic, nutritionist and functional medicine. Must be purchased by a chiropractor, who is dedicated to serving the highest level of health care. Low stress, 27 hour...

$355,000

$355,000

Cash Flow: $275

ATM Portfolio: 286 Units | $590K Annual Cash Flow | Third-Party Loaded

$1,907,280 - San Francisco County, CA

$1,907,280

San Francisco County, CA

Best corner location restaurant in the heart of Downtown Willow Glen

San Jose, CA

Rare second-generation restaurant opportunity in the heart of Downtown Willow Glen, located on Lincoln Avenue within one of San Jose's strongest neighborhood dining and retail districts. Established...

$398,000

$398,000

Well-established neighborhood deli with approximately $425,000

San Mateo County, CA

Profitable Peninsula Deli – $195,000 Well-established neighborhood deli with approximately $425,000 in annual sales and $175,000 seller-stated net income. Loyal customer base and very little...

$195,000

$195,000

i9 Sports
Franchise

Available in California

i9 Sports® is the nation’s first and largest youth sports league franchise opportunity, designed to be as fulfilling as it is impactful. We put fun, inclusion, and safety at the heart of everything we do - creating a model that truly resonates with today’s families and gives kids what they need most from sports.

$35,000

$35,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $514,066

Turn-key Fiji indian grocery store. $80,000 asking price No carry

Union City, CA

Established neighborhood business with a built loyal, repeat customer base drawn from the surrounding residential area, with steady daily foot traffic that has held consistent through changing...

$80,000

$80,000

Cash Flow: $75,000

Preschool Business For Sale Fremont , CA (Mission)

Fremont, CA

Situated along a prominent commercial corridor in Fremont, CA, offering excellent visibility and convenient access to surrounding residential communities and businesses. The property benefits from its...

$300,000

$300,000

Profitable Dog Boarding Business For Sale | Inquire for Real Estate

Santa Clara County, CA

Furrtropolis presents a rare opportunity to acquire a rapidly growing, full-service pet care business in the heart of San Jose, California, one of Silicon Valley's most affluent and pet-friendly...

$479,000

$479,000

Owner Absentee Sushi & Japanese Restaurant-Busy Location

Alameda County, CA

Owner Absentee Sushi and Japanese Restaurant is located in the heart of the town with lots of foot traffic. Seller has a full time job and doesn’t have time to manage. Seller claims revenue is about...

$225,000

$225,000

Cash Flow: $90,000

Semi-Absentee Coin Laundry-Easy Operating

Santa Clara County, CA

Owner Semi-Absentee Coin Laundry is located at a shopping center with big parking lot in a high end city. Seller claims revenue is $247,600 and SDE net income is $94,139 in 2025. This is cash offer...

$416,000

$416,000

Cash Flow: $94,139

Large Liquor, Grocery & Deli

San Mateo County, CA

Approx. 4,980 sq. ft. | Large Parking Lot | Existing Liquor License | Long-Term Lease Available Here is a rare opportunity for an experienced operator to take over a large, established neighborhood...

$90,000

$90,000

Established Pet Grooming & Retail Business and Dog wash.

Pleasanton, CA

Established Pet Grooming & Retail Business – Excellent Opportunity Well-established pet grooming, retail, and self-service dog wash business located in a high-traffic shopping center in Contra Costa...

$99,900

$99,900

Established Safari Run Franchise in Livermore – Turnkey Business

Livermore, CA

Safari Run Franchise Opportunity – New Location Coming to Livermore, CA Acquire a Brand-New Children’s Indoor Play & Birthday Party Business Before Construction Is Complete An exciting opportunity is...

$925,000

$925,000

99 Ranch Market Food Court Space! Fully Equipped with Type-1 Hood

Fremont, CA

Located inside 99 Ranch Market in Fremont, the food court benefits from the established customer traffic generated by the market and surrounding retail environment. The typical food court operating...

$120,000

$120,000

My Salon Suite
Franchise

Available Nationwide

My Salon Suite offers a revolutionary business model that combines the stability of real estate with the profitability of the beauty industry. Our semi-absentee ownership model includes no on-site employees or inventory to manage so you can grow your portfolio without being tied down by day-to-day operations.

$500,000

$500,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $454,838

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.