Legacy Business Registry

Find over 400 Legacy Businesses. Filter by business type, neighborhood, or business name.

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Perfect Legacy Business Days

Pick a neighborhood and experience San Francisco through its Legacy Businesses!

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Legacy Business Passport

Collect 25 stamps by December 20, 2024, and claim your prize!

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Heritage Happy Hour

These casual "no-host" gatherings are held at a different Legacy Business each month. Find the next event!

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First in the nation

San Francisco's Legacy Business Program is the first-of-its-kind program in the United States and is pioneering a new take on government's involvement in maintaining and promoting the small business community. Now, two dozen cities - and counting - have their own programs: Legacy business programs nationwide.

Resources for Legacy Businesses

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Spotlight business: Dee Dee Boutique

Dee Dee Boutique is a popular retail beauty store with two locations in Chinatown. They provide exceptional, personalized service and beauty consultation in Chinese and English to customers of all genders and ages. Stop by one of their retail stores today for a personalized shopping experience and to see, feel, and test their excellent products.

Our San Francisco Legacy

The Legacy Business Program is an important part of maintaining the city's cultural identity, which helps provide local residents with employment, a sense of place, and community involvement. The best way to support these businesses is to visit them!

About

A Legacy Business is a for-profit or nonprofit business that has operated in San Francisco for 30 or more years. The business must contribute to the neighborhood's history and/or the identity of a particular neighborhood or community, and it must commit to maintaining the physical features or traditions that define the business, including craft, culinary or art forms.

The registration process for the Legacy Business Program includes nomination by Mayor London N. Breed or a member of the Board of Supervisors, a written application, an advisory recommendation from the Historic Preservation Commission, and approval of the Small Business Commission. 

Inclusion on the Registry provides Legacy Businesses with recognition and support as an incentive for them to stay in the community. The program also provides educational and promotional assistance to encourage their continued viability and success in San Francisco.

 

Contact:

Richard Kurylo, Legacy Business Program Manager
City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 140
legacybusiness@sfgov.org  |  (415) 554-6680