San Francisco, CA
An exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established bar and lounge w/ a full kitchen located in a prime, high-traffic area. This stylish and modern newly renovated venue features a beautifully...
San Francisco, CA Restaurants For Sale
Market Info
Lounge and Restaurant w/ a type 1 hood in the Polk Street Corridor
4
$150,000
Turnkey Boba Cafe in Prime Mission District Location with Type 1 Hood
San Francisco, CA
An incredible opportunity to take over a thriving, fully-operational business in the heart of San Francisco’s vibrant Mission District. District Tea is a well-established, high-traffic café known for...
6
$200,000
High-Margin Babka Bakery | $52k EBITDA | Strong SF Brand w/ 1,500 Cust
San Francisco, CA
We are Braid Bakery, an LLC specializing in high-quality sweet and savory babkas. We operate out of a commercial kitchen in San Francisco with a lease that can be continued. We have a strong brand...
4
$30,000
Cash Flow: $10,000
Retro Diner offered with Property - San Francisco
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Francisco, CA
Description: This iconic restaurant is offered with Property. Located in San Francisco's Richmond District, this is a beloved neighborhood diner that has been serving classic American fare since 1959....
$1,450,000
Cash Flow: $215,000
Bernal Heights Restaurant/Bar For Sale
San Francisco, CA
Located in the Bernal Heights neighborhood of San Francisco, at 3215 Mission Street (and Valencia Street), the space formerly known as Outer Orbit Pinball Arcade and Bar is for sale. This 3,000 square...
$250,000
Trendy San Francisco Café for Sale — Established & Popular!
San Francisco, CA
Available now is a beautifully built-out restaurant specializing in modern Korean street toasts and creative brunch fare. Located in a high-traffic San Francisco neighborhood, this concept attracts a...
6
$159,000
Motivated Seller, Corner Prime Location!
San Francisco, CA
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Turnkey restaurant opportunity in one of San Francisco’s most vibrant and safe neighborhoods — the Marina/Cow Hollow district. This prime corner lot offers unbeatable...
5
$150,000
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...
2
$250,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
Wine bar is San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
Nice wine bar location in a busy area of San Francisco....
$60,000
Cafe i Bayview District of SF
San Francisco, CA
Small Cafe with limited cooking. Has Beer and Wine. Must See!...
$39,500
FranchisePizza Factory
Available in California
Looking for a business and lifestyle you love? Check out Pizza Factory–Awesome since 1978! Our franchisees are living the good life in a casual atmosphere that’s free of the limits of the rat race. For single and multi-unit operators, we offer generous territories with streamlined start-up costs and flexible fast-casual and quick-service buildout models. Pizza Factory specializes in vast menu offerings, serving fresh, never frozen hand-tossed pizza, pasta, wings, sandwiches, salads, beer, wine and more. Awards include: Top 6 Food and Beverage franchise by both Franchise Business Review and QSR Magazine, PMQ’s Pizza Magazine’s leading franchises; and Entreprenuer.com’s Franchise 500.
$90,000
See More FranchisesThriving Bar & Nightclub Now Available in San Francisco!
San Francisco, CA
Discover a thriving Bar & Nightclub, established for over 11 years and flourishing post-COVID! With diverse revenue streams, this venue generated $1,165,910 in gross revenue for 2024. Valuable...
$695,000
Cash Flow: $226,213
Turnkey, Full-Service Restaurant
San Francisco, CA
An exceptional opportunity to acquire a fully turnkey, design-forward New American restaurant in one of San Francisco’s most vibrant and sought-after neighborhoods. This chef-driven concept is known...
$250,000
Cafe-bakery with Hood type one for sale
San Francisco, CA
$145,000
"SF Outer Sunset" Restaurant Business in a Commercialized Area!
San Francisco, CA
$159,000
"SF Outer Sunset" Restaurant for Sale in a Prime Location!
San Francisco, CA
$159,000
Richard Kim | VANGUARD COMMERCIAL
EXCLUSIVE BUSINESS BROKER | CABB
Serving San Francisco County, CA
We bring extensive market knowledge and expertise to the table. To this end, we are leveraging the strengths of each business opportunity and achieving synergies across the table to establish an unparalleled client experience. Our Team is comprised of driven Business Brokers who draw effectively on their expertise and are continually going beyond the conventional framework of the business opportunities sector. We bring decades of disciplined and results driven experience to the table. Throughout our more than 10 years in the business opportunities sector, our Principles have always been the same, "putting the client first." We possess an unwavering commitment to, “Deliver the highest degree of customer satisfaction for our clients.”
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Super profitable sushi restaurant in Japantown
San Francisco, CA
$500,000
Prime Restaurant for Sale
San Francisco, CA
$700,000
Fantastic Corner Sandwich shop business for sale
San Francisco, CA
$67,000
High Volume Asian buffet restaurant for sale in SF Fisherman Whalf
San Francisco, CA
$490,000
Semi-absentee run Asian restaurant for sale in SF inner sunset
San Francisco, CA
$160,000
FranchiseLee's Famous Recipe Chicken
Available Nationwide
$750,000
Absentee run boba tea shop for sale in SF lower haight
San Francisco, CA
$110,000
Established Indian restaurant for sale in SF Mission off Valencia
San Francisco, CA
$220,000
Prime Restaurant Location in the Heart of San Francisco’s FiDi
San Francisco, CA
$150,000
Long Time Breakfast-Lunch Restaurant-Type 1 Hood-Absentee Owner!!
San Francisco, CA
$199,000
Korean Cafe for Sale | $248,000
San Francisco, CA
$248,000
Established Pizza Restaurant in High Traffic SF Neighborhood
San Francisco, CA
$295,000
Convenient store & Deli shop for sale in SF Bernal Heights
San Francisco, CA
$79,000
Asian BBQ and hot pot restaurant for sale in SF outer sunset
San Francisco, CA
$248,000
Restaurant Opportunity In Marina District of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
$150,000
Mars Bar/Restaurant – Iconic SoMa Venue w/ Full Liquor & Entertainment
San Francisco, CA
$400,000
FranchiseToastique
Available in California
$200,000
Amazing business opportunity popular cafe at trendy Valencia St
San Francisco, CA
$65,000
Boba Tea and Snack Shop in SF
San Francisco, CA
$150,000
Attractive Restaurant/Bar in the Heart of SF W/Separated full type 47
San Francisco, CA
$488,000
San Francisco Neighborhood Bar, ABC 48 License. Excellent Location!
San Francisco, CA
$245,000
San Francisco Sunset/ Prime Irving Street Full Service Restaurant.
San Francisco, CA
$125,000
FranchiseMoe's Southwest Grill
Available Nationwide
$300,000
Outstanding San Francisco Fillmore Street Location.
San Francisco, CA
$280,000
"SF Clement St" Restaurant for Sale at a CHEAP Price!
San Francisco, CA
$128,000
Where Quality Meets Opportunity in the Heart of SF
San Francisco, CA
$220,000
"SF Sunset District" Restaurant for Sale in a GOOD Location!
San Francisco, CA
$180,000
Established Wine Bar in Prime, High-Traffic Retail Corridor of SF
San Francisco, CA
$99,000
Wes Brown
California Business Sales
Serving San Francisco County, CA
California Business Sales services the state of California with agents in the major cities. We embraced technology and have the latest technologies implemented on our website and have smart phones, smart watches, laptops and desktops. So when you reach out to us, you know your message got through. Just don’t expect a call back at 3am, we do sleep. We are here for you. We provide quick responses and great client services to anyone considering buying or selling a business. We are happy to answer any questions about these activities including pricing and valuation issues, exit strategies, business financing or any other subjects related to the purchase or sale of a business. I am also a private pilot.
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Long Standing Deli in Great San Francisco Neighborhood
San Francisco, CA
$299,000
Branded Sandwich shop with kitchen for sale in SF Little saigon
San Francisco, CA
$99,000
Seafood Restaurant With Bar-Can Convert
San Francisco, CA
$99,000
Asian Dumpling restaurant for sale in SF near Stonetown mall
San Francisco, CA
$236,000
Established Thai restaurant for sale in SF Lower Nob Hill
San Francisco, CA
$220,000
FranchiseJuice It Up!
Available in California
$150,000
Super high South Indian restaurant for sale in SF mission neighborhood
San Francisco, CA
$238,000
**HIGHLY MOTIVATED SELLER** Highly-Rated Ciccino Restaurant
San Francisco, CA
$110,000
5-Day Neighborhood Café in SF, Short Hours
San Francisco, CA
$140,000
5-Day Neighborhood Café in SF, Short Hours
San Francisco, CA
$140,000
Semi-absentee run Asian restaurant for sale in SF Inner sunset
San Francisco, CA
$225,000
FranchiseProject Lean Nation
Available Nationwide
$100,000
Buy or Sell a Restaurant in San Francisco, CA
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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- How to Value & Sell Your Restaurant Business
- Find a Business Broker
- List a Business for Sale
- Get Closed Sale Valuation Data
