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Profitable Self-Run Capsule Toy & Claw Game Arcade in Prime SF

San Francisco, California, United States
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Asking Price$65,000
Revenue$102,927
EBITDA$15,679
Cash Flow$27,703
Description
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a profitable, turnkey Japanese-style claw machine and capsule toy arcade in a prime San Francisco retail corridor. The business combines entertainment and specialty retail, attracting both tourists and locals through a curated mix of claw machines, Gachapon-style offerings, and authentic Japanese-inspired merchandise. Its distinctive concept benefits from repeat traffic, impulse purchases, and broad customer appeal. Designed with a simple, low-labor, self-service operating model, the business can run efficiently without on-site staff, making it well suited for a first-time owner-operator, semi-absentee owner, or strategic buyer. With a reported 25.6% net profit margin and included furniture, fixtures, and equipment, the business offers a smooth transition and immediate operational continuity. There is also clear upside potential through adding machines, refreshing prize offerings, expanding merchandise, improving storefront and social media marketing, building local partnerships, and optimizing pricing and operations. This is a compelling opportunity to own a high-margin, easy-to-manage, experience-driven business in one of San Francisco’s most recognized retail areas.
Real Estate
Rent is $2,799 per month
Building Size: 1200 sq. ft.
Furniture Fixtures & Equipment
$38k
Inventory
Included in Asking Price
Business is
Absentee Owner
Year Established
2
Reason Selling
The owners are transitioning back to full-time office-based professional roles
Facilities & Assets
54 claw machines and 12 Gachapon machines with prizes sourced directly from Japan
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Business for Sale in California
Asking Price$65,000