Asset Sale
A buyer acquires equipment, fixtures, furniture, and restaurant infrastructure without taking on the prior operating company.
Restaurants for Sale in San Francisco
19 properties for sale
New
Ghost Kitchen
Business Sale
Full Restaurant
9 photos
Asset Sale
$220,000$7,500/mo
NNN Lease
6135 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94121, USA2,880 sq ft
- Walk-In Cooler
- Equipment Included
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
Non Hooded
Asset Sale
$145,000$6,750/mo$6,750/mo all-in · 1,800 SF
San Francisco, CA1,800 sq ft30 seats
Non Hooded
Asset Sale
$188,000$5,350/mo$5,350/mo all-in · 900 SF
San Mateo, CA900 sq ft
Full Restaurant
Asset Sale
$240,000$5,250/mo$5,250/mo all-in · 1,400 SF
Gross
San Francisco, CA1,400 sq ft
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
- Hood: Type 1
Full Restaurant
Asset Sale
$185,000$4,800/mo$4,800/mo all-in · 1,200 SF
Berkeley, CA1,200 sq ft30 seats
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
- Hood: Type 1
Full Restaurant
Asset Sale
$299,000$6,500/mo$6,500/mo all-in · 2,400 SF
San Carlos, CA2,400 sq ft
- Bar Area
- Walk-In Cooler
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
Bar Lounge
Asset Sale
$288,888$12,500/mo$12,500/mo all-in · 3,000 SF
San Francisco, CA3,000 sq ft
Full Restaurant
Business Sale
$249,000$4,000/mo
Rev $960,000/yr
Vallejo, CA2,500 sq ft
Full Restaurant
Business Sale
$195,000
San Mateo, CA4,500 sq ft200 seats
- Beer & Wine License
Full Restaurant
Business Sale
$250,000$5,486.25/mo
Redwood City, CA1,241 sq ft
Full Restaurant
Business Sale
$395,000$5,820/mo
Rev $1,400,000/yr
San Bruno, CA1,800 sq ft
- Beer & Wine License
Full Restaurant
Business Sale
$350,000$12,000/mo
Rev $3,000,000/yr
Hayward, CA6,700 sq ft
Full Restaurant
Asset Sale
$140,000$4,233/mo$4,233/mo all-in
San Francisco, CA
- Hood: Type 1
Drive Thru
Property Sale
$1,500,0002,864 sq ft0.3 Acres
15179 Hesperian Blvd, San Leandro, CA 94578, USA2,864 sq ft (Bldg) · 0.3 Acres
- 2,864 sq ft
- 0.3 Acres
- APN: 077D-1487-021-05
- Parking
Ghost Kitchen
11 photos
Business Sale
$15,000$6,800/mo
Gross LeaseLong TermMediterranean1 year3%Yes
1200 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA170 sq ft
- Walk-In Cooler
- Walk-In Freezer
- Turnkey
- Equipment Included
Full Restaurant
11 photos
Asset Sale
$125,000$4,000/mo$4,000/mo all-in · 2,000 SF
NNNLong Term
280 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA2,000 sq ft
- Turnkey
- Equipment Included
- Fully Furnished
- Grease Trap
Full Restaurant
Business Sale
NNN LeaseLong Term
San Francisco, CA
- Hood: Type 1
- Liquor License
Fast Casual
8 photos
Business Sale
$86,000$3,500/mo$2,000/mo
Long Term5 years1.5%
2608 Market St, Oakland, CA 94607, USA100 patio
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Walk-In Freezer
- Turnkey
19 properties for sale
New
Ghost Kitchen
Business Sale
Full Restaurant
9 photos
Asset Sale
$220,000$7,500/mo
NNN Lease
6135 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94121, USA2,880 sq ft
- Walk-In Cooler
- Equipment Included
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
Non Hooded
Asset Sale
$145,000$6,750/mo$6,750/mo all-in · 1,800 SF
San Francisco, CA1,800 sq ft30 seats
Non Hooded
Asset Sale
$188,000$5,350/mo$5,350/mo all-in · 900 SF
San Mateo, CA900 sq ft
Full Restaurant
Asset Sale
$240,000$5,250/mo$5,250/mo all-in · 1,400 SF
Gross
San Francisco, CA1,400 sq ft
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
- Hood: Type 1
Full Restaurant
Asset Sale
$185,000$4,800/mo$4,800/mo all-in · 1,200 SF
Berkeley, CA1,200 sq ft30 seats
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
- Hood: Type 1
Full Restaurant
Asset Sale
$299,000$6,500/mo$6,500/mo all-in · 2,400 SF
San Carlos, CA2,400 sq ft
- Bar Area
- Walk-In Cooler
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
Bar Lounge
Asset Sale
$288,888$12,500/mo$12,500/mo all-in · 3,000 SF
San Francisco, CA3,000 sq ft
Full Restaurant
Business Sale
$249,000$4,000/mo
Rev $960,000/yr
Vallejo, CA2,500 sq ft
Full Restaurant
Business Sale
$195,000
San Mateo, CA4,500 sq ft200 seats
- Beer & Wine License
Full Restaurant
Business Sale
$250,000$5,486.25/mo
Redwood City, CA1,241 sq ft
Full Restaurant
Business Sale
$395,000$5,820/mo
Rev $1,400,000/yr
San Bruno, CA1,800 sq ft
- Beer & Wine License
Full Restaurant
Business Sale
$350,000$12,000/mo
Rev $3,000,000/yr
Hayward, CA6,700 sq ft
Full Restaurant
Asset Sale
$140,000$4,233/mo$4,233/mo all-in
San Francisco, CA
- Hood: Type 1
Drive Thru
Property Sale
$1,500,0002,864 sq ft0.3 Acres
15179 Hesperian Blvd, San Leandro, CA 94578, USA2,864 sq ft (Bldg) · 0.3 Acres
- 2,864 sq ft
- 0.3 Acres
- APN: 077D-1487-021-05
- Parking
Ghost Kitchen
11 photos
Business Sale
$15,000$6,800/mo
Gross LeaseLong TermMediterranean1 year3%Yes
1200 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA170 sq ft
- Walk-In Cooler
- Walk-In Freezer
- Turnkey
- Equipment Included
Full Restaurant
11 photos
Asset Sale
$125,000$4,000/mo$4,000/mo all-in · 2,000 SF
NNNLong Term
280 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA2,000 sq ft
- Turnkey
- Equipment Included
- Fully Furnished
- Grease Trap
Full Restaurant
Business Sale
NNN LeaseLong Term
San Francisco, CA
- Hood: Type 1
- Liquor License
Fast Casual
8 photos
Business Sale
$86,000$3,500/mo$2,000/mo
Long Term5 years1.5%
2608 Market St, Oakland, CA 94607, USA100 patio
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Walk-In Freezer
- Turnkey
Market Context
Restaurants for Sale
San Francisco's restaurant market reflects dense neighborhoods, global dining influences, and constant evolution across commercial corridors. Ownership opportunities often emerge as operators adapt to changing foot traffic patterns, shifting cost structures, or portfolio realignments.
Pepperlot brings restaurant sale listings from across San Francisco into a marketplace built specifically for food and beverage transactions. Listings are shared by restaurant brokers, brokerages, and property representatives familiar with the city's operating environment, allowing users to review opportunities without navigating broad commercial listing platforms.
Popular Markets
Explore Other Restaurant Markets
Restaurant ownership opportunities in San Francisco vary significantly by neighborhood, transit access, and surrounding commercial activity. Pepperlot organizes listings across key areas to support clearer market comparison.
- Downtown San Francisco
- SoMa
- Mission District
- North Beach
- Hayes Valley
- Richmond District
- Sunset District
Listings in these areas are contributed by brokerages and restaurant-focused professionals active within the local market.
Sale Types
Asset Sale vs Business Sale vs Property Sale
Business Sale
A buyer acquires the operating business, brand, staff continuity, vendor relationships, and transfer documents tied to the acquisition.
Property Sale
A buyer acquires the real estate along with restaurant improvements, building systems, and site control.
Price Context
Restaurant Price Ranges in San Francisco
Asking prices vary by market, concept, profitability, equipment condition, and whether real estate is included. Buyers often compare asset sales below $250,000, business sales from $250,000 to $1,000,000, and property sales above that range.
In San Francisco, review the asking price against kitchen infrastructure, seating, alcohol license status, seller financing terms, and local permit transfer requirements.
Licenses and Permits
Alcohol License Transfer and Local Permits
Before completing a restaurant acquisition in San Francisco, confirm CA alcohol license transfer, health permits, business licenses, signage approvals, and local operating permits with the agencies that control the address.
Permit transfer rules vary by market, so buyers should verify what transfers with the business sale, what requires a new application, and what must be approved by the landlord or property owner.
For Owners & Brokers
Why Use Pepperlot to Find Restaurants for Sale in San Francisco?
Pepperlot is designed around restaurant ownership transactions, offering structure in a market where opportunities are often localized and relationship-driven.
Citywide Market Coverage
Review restaurant sale opportunities across San Francisco neighborhoods in one centralized platform.
Flexible Information Visibility
Listings can present high-level details initially, with additional information shared as conversations progress.
Restaurant-Focused Listing Framework
Operational elements such as kitchen configuration, seating capacity, and service flow are emphasized.
Brokerage-Sourced Opportunities
Many listings originate from restaurant brokers and brokerages active in the San Francisco sales landscape.
Platform
How Buying a Restaurant in San Francisco Works on Pepperlot
Restaurant purchases in San Francisco can differ widely based on neighborhood dynamics, business history, and transaction structure. Pepperlot supports early-stage discovery by organizing restaurant-focused sale listings from brokerages and property representatives into a single, searchable marketplace.
Review Active Listings
Listings provide an overview of the restaurant, including concept type, operational setup, and location context.
Understand the Sale Structure
Opportunities may involve full business sales, asset-only transactions, or bundled arrangements depending on the listing.
Access the Active Opportunity
Once published, the listing becomes visible to users searching for a restaurant for sale in San Francisco, including brokers, owner-operators, and multi-unit groups.
Connect with Listing Representatives
Interested parties initiate contact directly through the platform, allowing controlled communication and follow-up.
About PepperLot
Built for Restaurant Acquisitions in San Francisco
PepperLot organizes restaurant acquisitions around the details buyers need in San Francisco: sale structure, equipment, permits, seating, and property context.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of restaurants are commonly for sale in San Francisco?
Listings often include neighborhood restaurants, long-running local concepts, and turnkey operations.
Can a restaurant be listed confidentially for sale?
Yes. Pepperlot supports confidential listing options that limit public-facing information while still allowing inquiries.
Who typically searches for restaurant sales on Pepperlot in San Francisco?
Users include owner-operators, multi-unit groups, and restaurant brokers actively evaluating acquisition opportunities.
Are asset-only restaurant sales supported?
Yes. Listings may reflect asset-only transactions depending on how the sale is structured.
Does Pepperlot manage negotiations or closing?
No. Pepperlot supports discovery and introductions only. All negotiations and agreements are handled directly by the involved parties.