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Taqueria in Berkeley, ATM Route in San Jose, Pet Store in SF, and More

Taqueria in Berkeley, ATM Route in San Jose, Pet Store in SF, and More

This week’s mix spans routes, restaurants, contractors, and specialty retail. But the deeper theme isn’t lease terms or even margins. It’s reputation — whether customer trust, brand goodwill, and recurring demand actually transfer when ownership changes.

Feb 21, 2026

Smog Shop in San Jose, a Trusted Bike Shop in Contra Costa County, and More

Smog Shop in San Jose, a Trusted Bike Shop in Contra Costa County, and More

This week’s mix is restaurant-heavy with a meaningful retail and service layer underneath. But the deeper theme isn’t rent or customer mix. It’s whether the business survives when the current owner steps back.

Feb 13, 2026

A Preschool in Fremont, Drive-thru Dispensary in Napa, AI in Alameda, and more

A Preschool in Fremont, Drive-thru Dispensary in Napa, AI in Alameda, and more

Issue No. 5: A wide array of local business opportunities this week

Feb 7, 2026

Gourmet Popcorn in Gilroy, Music School in Alameda, and more

Gourmet Popcorn in Gilroy, Music School in Alameda, and more

Issue no. 4: Finding the Bay Area's most interesting businesses for sale.

Jan 31, 2026

Established Dog Walking Service in San Rafael, Beachfront Distillery in Pacifica, and more

Established Dog Walking Service in San Rafael, Beachfront Distillery in Pacifica, and more

Issue no. 3 | Week of January 19, 2026: A curated cut of some of the most interesting Bay Area businesses for sale this week.

Jan 24, 2026

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ScoutDesk is a weekly field guide for buying a small business in the San Francisco Bay Area. We combine curated listings, deal context, and buyer-first analysis so you can move from “looking” to “learning how to buy.”