Legacy Business Light: Autumn 2025

New Legacy Businesses

Currently, a total of 477 businesses have been added to the Legacy Business Registry since it started in 2015. Entrants from summer 2025 include:

• Frank’s Fisherman
• Fred’s Liquors
• Gemini Unisex Hairstyling
• Graffeo Coffee Roasting Company Inc[RK1]
• Magic Theatre
• Maykadeh Restaurant
• Mission Groceteria
• Mr. S Leather
• Presidio Hill School

News & Opportunities

Sign up for opportunities to contract with the City & County of San Francisco

The Office of Small Business and the Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD) regularly release opportunities for businesses and nonprofits to bid on contracts.

Learn about bid and funding opportunities with OEWD

Sign up to an email list announcing new OEWD Requests for Proposals (RFPs)

Business for sale: Cruisin’ the Castro Walking Tours

As reported in the Bay Area Reporter, the Legacy Business Cruisin’ the Castro Walking Tours is for sale. Those interested in purchasing the business should email Kathy@crusinthecastro.com or call (415) 550-8110.

Press Highlights

Barnes & Noble to acquire Books Inc., saving 174-year-old store from bankruptcy

“Books Inc. will live on — as a Barnes & Noble brand. The 174-year-old local chain, which filed for bankruptcy early this year, announced Wednesday a proposed sale to the bookselling behemoth.”

Read the full article in The San Francisco Standard

Historic San Francisco Chinatown restaurant Sam Wo will be reopened by new investor group

“It was the end of an era in Chinatown when restaurant Sam Wo shut its doors in January. The restaurant served its first meal just after the 1906 earthquake and became a fixture in Chinatown, serving traditional Chinese dishes.”

Read the full article on CBS News

The City's oldest grocery co-op is this Outer Sunset staple

“Employees at Other Avenues, San Francisco’s oldest grocery cooperative, share a collective love for food, as well as a deep appreciation for the longstanding business and the community it serves.”

Read the full article in the San Francisco Examiner

Events

Heritage Happy Hour

Heritage Happy Hour offers a casual “no-host” gathering of heritage professionals, young preservationists, aficionados, friends, and Legacy Business cohorts interested in safeguarding San Francisco’s unique architectural and cultural identity.

October 9, 2025: Suppenküche at 525 Laguna St.

Suppenküche was founded by Fabricius Wiest and Thomas Klausmann to share their experience of Bavarian life in a small village where the food is simple, the beer is flowing, and the conversation is jovial and sincere. Sign up.

Upcoming:

November 13, 2025: Pier 23 Cafe Restaurant & Bar, Pier 23 The Embarcadero

December 11, 2025: Gino & Carlo, 548 Green St.

Training by Main Street Launch

The Owner's Playbook: How to Build Your Business to Sell

Oct 20, 2025

Join Main Street Launch for a virtual workshop designed to help you understand the critical steps involved in preparing your business for a successful transition, whether it’s for retirement or a new venture.

• Create a long-term plan for a successful exit, including selling to a third party, a family member, or your employees.
• Secure your legacy and the future of your employees.
• Explore the different options for selling your business.

Business-to-Business Spotlight on Automotive/Motorcycle Sales and Services

AJC Auto Body

Known for full service repairs. For over 30 years, AJC Auto Body has strived to be the absolute best for their community.

California Choppers

California Choppers is a motorcycle shop offering motorcycle parts and service, custom bikes, fabrication, maintenance, motor builds, paint, high-quality used bikes, a wide range of riding accessories, and a full line of California Choppers clothing.

Faxon Garage

Faxon Garage is a neighborhood automotive car care center performing passenger vehicle maintenance and repair on all makes.

Larkins Brothers Tire Company

Larkins Brothers Tire Company is a trusted tire and full automotive service and repair shop. They provide brakes, alignments, tune-ups, and any other needed vehicle repairs.

Munroe Motors

Munroe Motors specializes in motorcycles, from bikes, to parts for repair needs, to gear and accessories to stay safe on the road.

Royal Automotive Group

Royal Automotive Group is a pre-owned car dealer with experienced sales staff to meet the needs of each customer.

Twin Peaks Auto Care

Twin Peaks Auto Care has been serving the San Francisco community since 1985 as a gas station and service center.

Legacy Businesses provides goods and services to individuals and fellow businesses. Do you offer a discount to fellow Legacy Businesses and/or have services that you think might be a good fit for a fellow Legacy Business? Email it to legacybusiness@sfgov.org.

Please note, we are sharing businesses for informational purposes, and listing does not constitute endorsement by the Office of Small Business.