San Francisco, CA
**Restaurant Business for Sale – Prime San Francisco Location** Outstanding opportunity to acquire a fully equipped restaurant in a prime San Francisco location. This approximately **2,000 SF**...
San Francisco, CA
**Restaurant Business for Sale – Prime San Francisco Location** Outstanding opportunity to acquire a fully equipped restaurant in a prime San Francisco location. This approximately **2,000 SF**...
San Francisco, CA
Turnkey restaurant featuring a complete KTV and hot pot setup with brand-new equipment throughout. 📐 Approximately 7,000 SF 💰 Current Base Rent: $10,800/Month 🎤 Private KTV Entertainment Setup 🍲...

San Francisco, CA
Turnkey Two-Unit Restaurant Business for Sale – Mission District Rare opportunity to acquire a turnkey restaurant occupying two adjoining commercial units in San Francisco’s vibrant Mission District....

SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
San Francisco, CA
Established, well-known restaurant in the Mission District, that comes with a loyal customer base, an experienced manager and a kitchen chef, and an operating model that requires minimal owner...
Cash Flow: $187,375
San Francisco, CA
Established Mediterranean Restaurant & Bakery - Owner-Operated Serving downtown San Francisco since 2007, currently operating as a Mediterranean Restaurant with a focus on wraps, plates, salads, and...
San Francisco, CA
A well-established pizzeria founded in 2006, and the current owner took over in 2016. The current owner is semi-absentee; the business benefits from strong foot traffic and is near high schools and a...
San Francisco, CA
Established American restaurant in San Francisco offering an exceptional owner-operator opportunity. This profitable establishment has built a strong foundation since opening in 2023, generating...
San Francisco, CA
TURNKEY RESTAURANT WITH BEER AND WINE LICENSE LOCATED ON HIGH-TRAFFIC GEARY BLVD Established in 2021, this turnkey restaurant presents an opportunity on high-traffic Geary Boulevard in San Francisco’s...
San Francisco, CA
Price Reduced! Recently reduced from $120,000 to $100,000. Excellent opportunity to acquire a well-established turnkey Japanese restaurant in a prime downtown San Francisco location. Located at 614...
San Francisco, CA
Established Ramen Restaurant with ABC Type 41 License in SF, CA Established in 2022, the Ramen restaurant has built a loyal following for ramen and appetizers on a popular Street in San Francisco’s...
Cash Flow: $63,692
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We are the largest Take 'N' Bake Pizza franchise, offering simple operations and award winning pizza!
Avg. Unit Revenue: $687,539
San Francisco, CA
Established Extreme Pizza franchise restaurant for sale in San Francisco's desirable South of Market location. This award-winning pizza restaurant has been successfully operating since 2009,...
San Francisco, CA
Established Indian Fine Dining Restaurant - Hayes Valley/Lower Haight This exquisite Indian fine dining restaurant has been a distinguished presence in San Francisco's vibrant Hayes Valley/Lower...
San Francisco, CA
Excellent opportunity to own a beautifully built-out, turn-key Boba Tea & Dessert Shop in a desirable San Francisco location. Approximately 1,000± square feet with a modern interior, functional...
San Francisco, CA
Imagine yourself running a beloved Latin restaurant in San Francisco's vibrant Mission District! This well-established South American cuisine restaurant has been serving the community for years,...
San Francisco, CA
Established restaurant opportunity located in the desirable Mission/Noe Valley corridor of San Francisco. This 1,000 square foot dining establishment operates within a prime neighborhood setting,...
Brent J. Delhamer
Insite Commercial Real Estate Advisors
Serving San Francisco County, CA
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REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Francisco, CA
Imagine walking into your own successful wine bar and restaurant where customers have been gathering for over 30 years. This isn't just a business opportunity - it's your chance to own a beloved...
San Francisco, CA
Discover a thriving Bar & Nightclub, established for over 11 years and flourishing! With diverse revenue streams, this venue generated $1,165,910 in gross revenue for 2024. Valuable licenses—including...
Cash Flow: $226,213
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REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
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Warren Morten
Bear Down Brokerage, Inc.
Serving San Francisco County, CA
A curated team of professionals that can help you make the right decisions in buying or selling your business. We help sellers tighten and improve their business for a higher sale value, and help buyers identify and purchase undervalued businesses.
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Food and restaurant businesses are among the most common businesses bought and sold on BizBuySell. Whether you are a buyer or a seller, it is helpful to have some context on the local market. To provide that context, we have analyzed restaurant for sale listings in San Francisco and aggregated financial data to help you compare and evaluate individual restaurant businesses.
Market Snapshot
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Number of Businesses Analyzed |
113 |
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Median Asking Price |
$155,000 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$745,825 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$118,100 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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San Francisco, CA Restaurant Valuation Multiples
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Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
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Lower Quartile |
0.19 |
1.07 |
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Median |
0.27 |
1.43 |
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Upper Quartile |
0.46 |
2.01 |
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Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
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Restaurant Business Valuation Multiples and Financial Benchmarks
FAQs
How much does it cost to buy a restaurant in San Francisco?
The median asking price for restaurants in San Francisco, CA is $155,000. However, prices can range significantly higher or lower depending on location, size, type, and the financial health of the business.
How much do restaurant owners earn?
Median revenue of restaurant businesses listed for sale in San Francisco is $745,825, while the median reported owner’s discretionary earnings is $118,100. Earnings can vary greatly depending on the type of restaurant, location, management efficiency, and market demand.
How are restaurants in San Francisco valued?
Most business owners (and buyers) will start by applying earnings and revenue multiples to the businesses reported financials. This way buyers and sellers can gauge the value of a restaurant business relative to its peers in the market.
Based on our most recent analysis of San Francisco restaurant business listings, revenue multiples range from 0.19 to 0.46, with the median at 0.27. Earnings multiples range from 1.07 to 2.01, with the median at 1.43. This means restaurants in San Francisco are valued, on average, around 0.27 times annual revenue, and 1.43 times annual owner earnings.
On average, businesses sell for about 80-90% of asking price, so valuation multiples based on active listings tend to be higher than closed sale multiples.
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