San Rafael, CA
$130,000
San Rafael, CA
$130,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$150,000
Saratoga, CA
$225,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$4,000,000
Oakland, CA
$10,000
Woodside, CA
$115,000
Livermore, CA
$330,000
San Francisco County, CA
$159,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$60,000
San Jose, CA
$175,000
Available in California
$100,000
Santa Clara, CA
$175,000
San Rafael, CA
$175,000
Newark, CA
$120,000
San Francisco, CA
$100,000
Mountain View, CA
$125,000
Sarkis Kaladzhyan
First Choice Business Brokers Van Nuys
Serving Alameda County, CA
First Choice business Brokers Van Nuys is an independently owned and operated office of First Choice business Brokers. The Broker/Owner of this office has been with the company for nearly two decades. Established in 1994, First Choice Business Brokers has grown to become one of the largest organizations in the U.S. specializing in business sales. We have listed and managed the sale of over $8.5 billion in businesses for sale. Buyers and sellers alike can enjoy the ease and expertise of a national network of professional business brokers. If you are a business owner, whether you feel that a disposition of your business is right around the corner or years in the future, you can be provided with a Current Market Analysis that will give you a very good idea of the value of your business today. Also, you may receive recommendations for changes that could result in a dramatic increase in the value of your business by the time you are ready to sell. If you are interested in buying a business, your representative from First Choice Business Brokers Van Nuys has the background and training to guide you through the process, negotiate on your behalf effectively and manage the close of the sale. This will enable you to find and acquire the business opportunity of your choice and complete a purchase with confidence that it's being handled in a competent, professional and efficient manner. Call the office at First Choice Business Brokers Van Nuys and take advantage of the power of a unified, national organization designed to provide business buyers and sellers with the highest levels of service, integrity and confidentiality available in the industry! (818) 810-4242
Daly City, CA
$99,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$149,000
San Francisco, CA
$50,000
San Jose, CA
$2,500,000
Available in California
$50,000
Union City, CA
$1,000,000
Santa Rosa, CA
$3,000,000
Hayward, CA
Not Disclosed
San Francisco, CA
$1,495,000
Vacaville, CA
Not Disclosed
San Francisco, CA
$2,900,000
Hayward, CA
Not Disclosed
San Francisco, CA
Not Disclosed
Napa County, CA
$15,900,000
Available Nationwide
$50,000
San Leandro, CA
$3,500,000
Palo Alto, CA
Not Disclosed
Marin County, CA
$1,250,000
Oakland, CA
Not Disclosed
Available Nationwide
$75,000
Napa, CA
$5,500,000
Emeryville, CA
$2,900,000
Fremont, CA
$1,149,000
Lafayette, CA
$2,400,000
San Francisco, CA
$120,000
Pacifica, CA
Not Disclosed
Palo Alto, CA
$25,000,000
Vallejo, CA
$4,000,000
Bill Grunau
Pacific Business Brokers
Serving Santa Clara County, CA
Pacific Business Sales specializes in the sale of small and mid-size businesses in Orange County, LA County, the Inland Empire, and Silicon Valley. We also sell commercial real estate and work closely with CPAs and financial advisors that specialize in tax and retirement planning for business owners selling their businesses. Pacific Business Sales represents companies in technology, manufacturing, distribution & 3PL, construction, healthcare & health services, and B2B services markets. What to Expect * Market Value Analysis of your business before you sign a representation agreement * A smooth transaction process with our guidance step-by-step * A comprehensive Offering Memorandum (prospectus, aka business profile) for your business providing Buyers with the details they need to make an intelligent decision about buying your business * Featured Ads for your business and email blasts to the BizBuySell Buyer database + our buyer database * SBA financing for the sale of your business. Typically over 90% of our transactions use SBA financing which means more cash at closing for the Seller and better financing terms for the Buyer. We work exclusively with SBA PLP (Preferred Lending Program Lenders) * Our CPA, Financial Advisor, and Attorney affiliates/partners are available to assist you with tax planning, financial planning, Due Diligence support, and legal services if you require these services * 34 five Star reviews on Google. See the testimonials & reviews on our website
Alameda County, CA
$7,500,000
Available in California
$125,000
Santa Rosa, CA
$1,500,000
Alameda County, CA
$299,000
Alameda County, CA
$749,000
San Francisco, CA
$5,694,000
San Jose, CA
$26,000,000
Redwood City, CA
$9,500,000
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:
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.