San Diego, CA

Businesses For Sale in San Diego, CA

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San Diego Franchise Expansion - Forbes Top 10 Franchise Home Cleaning

San Diego, CA

To speak with me, complete the form to the right. You'll get direct access to my calendar via email—let’s talk! Ambitious and ready to build a wealth-generating business in the $100B+ home cleaning...

$350,000

$350,000

Dog Training Biz for Sale in San Diego

San Diego, CA

Established Dog Training Business - Pack Method Prep This well-established dog training business has been serving the San Diego community since 2015, building a stellar reputation as trusted experts...

$275,000

$275,000

Cash Flow: $70,000

6 FedEx Ground Routes - San Diego, CA - Highly Profitable

San Diego, CA

FedEx Ground Routes for Sale: Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each business, which is comprised of...

$900,000

$900,000

Cash Flow: $257,443

Cage-Free Dog Daycare, Boarding and more Franchise

San Diego, CA

A rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational, high-end dog daycare and boarding franchise in the heart of San Diego. This business has quickly built a loyal clientele by offering a unique...

$450,000

$450,000

Turn-key Used Car Dealership

San Diego, CA

Well-established, centrally located used car dealership, three outstanding-sized offices, and up to 120 parking spots. An exceptional business opportunity presents itself situated in an attractive...

$150,000

$150,000

Absentee Owner Fantastic Sams - Growth Potential

San Diego, CA

This is a rare opportunity to own an absentee franchise hair salon backed by a nationally recognized and trusted brand. Located in a thriving community, this salon boasts a loyal customer base and a...

$25,000

$25,000

Downtown SD Mexican food or bring your concept

San Diego, CA

Here is the downtown Mexican food location you have been looking for. Turnkey location, keep or change the name, it’s up to you! If you love the location for a different concept-bring it in! Either...

$137,000

$137,000

PIzza-sports bar-bring your concept-41 license

San Diego, CA

Prime Opportunity: Own a Convoy Area Restaurant Turnkey Restaurant with High-End Oven Ready for Success Save on build out $ and 12 plus months of red tape just get it built out. This is your chance to...

$349,000

$349,000

Busy Greek & Fusion Food Truck Biz – Great Brand & Growth Potential

San Diego, CA

This well-known food truck business has carved out a strong presence in the San Diego area with its popular Greek and contemporary-style menu. Operating from two fully-equipped trucks, the company...

$500,000

$500,000

Cash Flow: $150,000

Operational and profitable specialty coffee shop for sale

San Diego, CA

Known for its full espresso menu, signature drinks, locally sourced food items, excellent customer service, and fresh-roast coffee by the cup or bag to bring home. The shop is fully operational and...

$99,000

$99,000

45yo San Diego Driving & Traffic School

San Diego, CA

Seize this tremendous opportunity to acquire a 45-year-old, recession-proof turn-key company. This established business, a staple in Southern California and North County San Diego, currently thrives...

$165,000

$165,000

Cash Flow: $51,020

21 FedEx Ground Routes - San Diego, CA - Seller Financing

San Diego, CA

FedEx Ground Routes for Sale: Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each business, which is comprised of...

$2,600,000

$2,600,000

Cash Flow: $687,632

Hot Nightclub PRIME Gaslamp Location! State of the Art Buildout!

$1,500,000 - San Diego, CA

$1,500,000

San Diego, CA

10 FedEx Ground Routes - San Diego, CA - Seller Financing

San Diego, CA

FedEx Ground Routes for Sale: Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each business, which is comprised of...

$1,300,000

$1,300,000

Cash Flow: $353,129

Established Asian Restaurant with ABC 41 License

San Diego, CA

An established, high-volume Asian restaurant in a desirable San Diego location is now available for acquisition. The business currently operates under an absentee owner model and possesses a valuable...

$499,000

$499,000

Cash Flow: $168,714

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Venture Advisors Business Sales & Acquisitions

Serving San Diego County, CA

Venture Investors Business Sales and Acquisitions works with individuals and corporations, representing privately held businesses of all types, with revenue in the range or $3M - $50M. We represent Sellers, and take a proactive, consultive approach to guide and help our clients through each step of the sales transaction or acquisition process. Our services include: • Pre-sale preparation and consulting, • Business valuation and pricing, • Screening and presentation of qualified candidates, • Preparation of all transactional documentation, and • Management of the due diligence and closing processes

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Established & Much Loved Pet Sitting Service!

San Diego, CA

PET LOVERS ONLY! Can you think of anything better than working with pets every day? Neither can I. Dogs, cats, birds, fish, iguanas & more. Every Day is a new experience. Well established Home Based...

$79,900

$79,900

San Diego Long Term Care Pharmacy for Sale

San Diego, CA

Long Term Care Pharmacy for sale in San Diego. This pharmacy filled 875 prescriptions per week in 2024 with sales of $4,321,000. Net income was about $225,000 after all expenses including the...

$749,000

$749,000

Cash Flow: $225,000

Profitable SD Commercial Janitorial Service Franchise

San Diego, CA

This robust commercial janitorial services company, located in San Diego, generates revenue through recurring janitorial contracts for commercial properties, providing services such as daily...

$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $136,000

Appliance Repair and Servicing

San Diego, CA

A trusted appliance repair provider based in San Diego, this family-owned business brings over a decade of hands-on experience servicing a wide range of household appliances, including refrigerators,...

$110,000

$110,000

Cash Flow: $46,171

48 lic bar-SALES ARE BOOMING-cheap rent-PROFITABLE-great atmosphere

San Diego, CA

Outstanding opportunity to get into a type 48 license bar in the heart of San Diego. This location has been recently remodeled, and it was done right. This bar is super clean and easy to operate....

$299,999

$299,999

Beautiful Turnkey Barre Studio

San Diego, CA

Amazing opportunity to own a turnkey barre studio in coastal San Diego County, CA. 1700 square feet of space. Family-owned. Newly built interior. The barre studio is the only exclusive barre studio in...

$60,000

$60,000

Long Established Italian Restaurant-Mira Mesa/Miramar

San Diego, CA

Long established Italian style restaurant with unique concept, over 16 years in business. This restaurant puts a unique twist on authentic Italian pasta and calzones and is truly a one of a kind...

$169,000

$169,000

A Passive Toy Vending Machine That Makes $54,000/Year in the U.S.?!

$30,000 - San Diego, CA

$30,000

San Diego, CA

The UPS Store with a ton of Upside- Back on the Market

San Diego, CA

Business Overview Step into a lucrative opportunity with one of the TOP 5 Franchise Businesses to Own in the World in 2024! Located in a busy business plaza, this UPS Store has demonstrated impressive...

$250,000

$250,000

Turn Key profitable business or BRING YOUR OWN CONCEPT-ready NOW!

San Diego, CA

Turnkey 1,200 Sq Ft Fast-Casual - A+ College Area Mixed-Use Location - Asset Sale – $99K Turnkey 1,200 Sq Ft Fast-Casual – A+ College Area Mixed-Use Location – Asset Sale – $99K Description: Open in...

$99,999

$99,999

Beautiful Sushi restaurant-upscale center and high income area-BARGAIN

San Diego, CA

Upscale Sushi restaurant , ready now. Owner is absentee as they own another location so this one doesn't get the attention it needs to fully take advantage of this outstanding location and build out....

$89,999

$89,999

Pizzeria - Italian Restaurant

San Diego, CA

Price Reduction!! After 50 years at this well-known pizzeria-Italian restaurant, the owner has decided that it is time to retire. Large price reduction! Located in a large center in San Diego,...

$265,000

$265,000

Cash Flow: $168,000

Oggi’s Sports | Pizza | Brewhouse with Full Liquor License!

San Diego, CA

Oggi’s, renowned for fresh, high-quality pizza, pastas, salads, and beer, is a fifteen-unit chain of sports themed brewhouses in Southern California and Arizona founded by George Hadjis in 1991....

$295,000

$295,000

Cash Flow: $130,130

Turn up the profits: Own this thriving HVAC business today!

San Diego, CA

Founded in 2016, this thriving San Diego HVAC company boasts a solid 70/30 +/- commercial-residential service mix. With a dedicated team of technicians and full administrative support, they excel in...

$650,000

$650,000

Cash Flow: $203,910

FedEx Routes

San Diego, CA

This is an excellent opportunity to acquire a fully operational FedEx routes business. The company includes established FedEx routes, along with the necessary trucks and equipment for seamless...

$480,000

$480,000

Vending Machines Business: High Net Profits For Sale

San Diego, CA

This business sale includes 12 fully warranted vending machines. Add additional units to grow revenue as needed. The business offers exactly what today’s customers are looking for… healthy snacks &...

$147,500

$147,500

Cash Flow: $73,800

Bake the World a Better Place: Own this Bakery Today!

San Diego, CA

Unlock your baking dreams with this thriving bakery, generating an impressive $399K in revenue and $117K in SDE for 2024! Spanning approximately 1,000 SF, this inviting space features a fully equipped...

$195,000

$195,000

Cash Flow: $117,293

North San Diego County: Highly Profitable Security Business for Sale

$750,000 - San Diego, CA

$750,000

San Diego, CA

Highly Popular, Established Bar and Grill for Sale

San Diego, CA

This popular bar and grill has been in business in San Diego for 35 years! A classic American burger dive with unrestricted ABC 47 license + entertainment The 2,400 SF space features a partially...

$169,000

$169,000

Classic Diner with LOW RENT for Sale at Local College

San Diego, CA

This classic 50s Style American Diner is located in the heart of the college campus and is the ideal spot for a burger and beer. The iconic style of the diner is sure to draw huge crowds. Expansive...

$249,999

$249,999

Fantastic Sams 2x Locations Absentee Owner

San Diego, CA

This is a rare opportunity to own two established franchise hair salons backed by a nationally recognized and trusted brand. Located in thriving communities, these salons boast a loyal customer base...

$50,000

$50,000

Carmel Valley Profitable Franchise Restaurant Plus Boba/Dessert Cafe

San Diego, CA

This highly profitable specialty restaurant for sale is located in a very prominent Carmel Valley shopping center and FULLY ABSENTEE RUN. A combination of a full service restaurant plus a...

$699,000

$699,000

Restaurant/Bar-Pizza, San Diego Big Profit-Nets +++++/year. Busy Area

San Diego, CA

Volume over $2,000,000. Absentee Owner...... 4,200 sq ft enclosed, plus 2,000 sq ft Full 47 liq. lic. Patio. Do new lease... and renegotiate lease. Cash price firm $300,000.....Can change Franchise to...

$300,000

$300,000

Coffee shop/ Hookah lounge

San Diego, CA

**Unique Coffee Shop & Hookah Lounge** Take advantage of a fantastic opportunity to own a thriving coffee shop and hookah lounge, perfectly situated in a vibrant area attracting both locals and...

$100,000

$100,000

Cash Flow: $171,134

Convoy Business District Restaurant Keep or change current menu

San Diego, CA

Beautiful restaurant in the heart of the Convoy business district. Seller built this location out with all the right touches. Ready for high volume and many different menu and concept possibilities....

$275,000

$275,000

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Prestigious Top Rated San Diego Med Spa Listing#25100CR

San Diego, CA

Listing#25100CR This practice services high-end clientele in an affluent area of San Diego. Predominantly cash-based, this esteemed med spa has a pristine record of 5-star reviews on both Yelp and...

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

Profitable Franchise loc at the beach

San Diego, CA

Chocolate Bash Franchise – High-Traffic Location with Huge Upside! Turnkey Dessert Franchise | Hands-On Owner Can Triple Sales | Prime San Diego Location Take over an established Chocolate Bash...

$149,999

$149,999

Prime Mission Valley, Next 2 Cinema, Gym, Dance Acad, Library, Trolley

$99,000 - San Diego, CA

$99,000

San Diego, CA

Super nice restuarant-great location and demographics

San Diego, CA

Turk key restaurant location, sellers spent big money, close to 500k building this restaurant out. 2018 sales were over a million dollars at 1,012,612 2019 was 977,078 2020 pandemic sales were...

$399,999

$399,999

Charming Gift Shop in San Diego

San Diego, CA

Seize the opportunity to own a well-established boutique gift shop in a prime location. Spanning approximately 785 square feet, this profitable business generated gross revenues of $531,769.40 in...

$140,000

$140,000

Cash Flow: $61,639

Cannabis Laboratory, California, ISO, Fully Equipped, Seller Note

San Diego, CA

Manhattan Biz is presenting an established cannabis laboratory with California Cannabis Laboratory License, all necessary certifications in San Diego, CA Laboratory is fully equipped. Lab has no...

$1,750,000

$1,750,000

Mechatronics Firm Business For Sale

San Diego, CA

Successful, Mechatronics Firm in Central San Diego County with an excellent reputation and relationships with Nation Wide used Machinery. Their focus on selling, repairing, and providing parts for...

$645,000

$645,000

Cash Flow: $214,000

Profitable -great sales-great rent and location

San Diego, CA

Long established, loved by their customers and extremely PROFITABLE! Cash is preferred but this restaurant may qualify for SBA financing. Surrounded by businesses and minutes from Mission Valley,...

$429,999

$429,999

Cash Flow: $273,283

San Diego -great rent -good sales!

San Diego, CA

Come see this location as a customer at your convenience. San Diego Himalayan/Indian food restaurant with Beer and wine license. Great lease for next five years it remains at 3736! , good volume, turn...

$79,888

$79,888

Vending Machines & Locations Throughout San Diego.

San Diego, CA

Turn-key vending route opportunity with several machines and very desirable locations from the most awarded vending company in the industry. Vending is a $56 Billion dollar a year industry and this is...

$53,000

$53,000

Asset SaleScalable Kitchen Renovation, with installer, shop, van, and tooling

San Diego, CA

Kitchen Renovation Business Asset Sale - San Diego County Established in 2019, this kitchen renovation business specializes in kitchen refacing and remodeling services, helping clients transform their...

$74,400

$74,400

Asset Sale
Asset SaleSouth Bay Beer Bar with Outdoor Seating Type 42 lic.

San Diego, CA

An exceptional opportunity awaits to acquire a fully built-out, 2,000 sq. ft. beer bar in the vibrant South Bay area of San Diego County. This Type 42 beer and wine license establishment is approved...

$75,000

$75,000

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Asset SaleFully Self Contained and Permitted Coffee Cart Trailer

San Diego, CA

Rare opportunity to purchase a fully turnkey coffee cart located in bustling beach town. This coffee cart is truly turnkey and fully equipped with state of the art espresso machine, coffee grinders,...

$69,000

$69,000

Asset Sale
Asset SaleSan Diego County 47/48 Liquor License for Sale

San Diego, CA

San Diego County Type 47/48 liquor license for sale. Listed at $150,000 net to seller. Additional fees are: - 10% Finder's Fee (includes work associated with license transfer) - $2,450 Escrow Fee This...

$150,000

$150,000

Asset Sale

Buy or Sell a Business in San Diego, Ca

San Diego is a thriving city with a strong economy and a diverse range of industries. Many entrepreneurs and investors are considering buying a business in San Diego as a lucrative opportunity. Similarly, business owners in San Diego may be considering selling their businesses for a variety of reasons. Whatever your situation may be, it is helpful to understand the local market and have a comprehensive understanding of the process involved in buying or selling a business in San Diego.

Market Snapshot

Number of Businesses for Sale  

  ~250

Median Asking Price  

  $430,000

Median Reported Revenue  

  $930,000

Median Reported Earnings  

  $210,000

Profit Margin  

  22%

Earnings Multiple  

  2.1

Revenue Multiple  

  0.5

Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.

We have analyzed the business for sale listings in San Diego and have compiled a list of frequently asked questions to help you gain a better understanding of the market in this city.

How many businesses are for sale in San Diego?

There are around 250 businesses currently up for sale in San Diego across various sectors. While some listings may be presented without detailed location specifics ('blind' listings), a broader county search can uncover these opportunities.

What types of businesses are for sale in San Diego?

San Diego's vibrant economy reflects a diversity of businesses on sale, including but not limited to:

What is the average asking price for these businesses?

The median asking price for businesses currently on sale in San Diego stands at $430,000.

What is the average revenue of these businesses?

These businesses report a median revenue of $930,000, showcasing their potential for profitability and growth.

What is the average owner earnings for these businesses?

The median reported owner earnings, also referred to as Seller's Discretionary Earnings (SDE), is $210,000. This figure provides insight into the owner's financial benefit, including salary and profits.

What are the average valuation multiples in San Diego?

The average asking earnings multiple is around 2.1 based on the reported SDE. In terms of revenue, the average asking multiple is approximately 0.5. These multiples can serve as benchmarks when evaluating business opportunities.

How can San Diego business owners sell their own businesses?

Business owners looking to sell in San Diego typically have two primary options. They can hire a business broker or intermediary to manage the sale process, or they can list their business directly and manage the process themselves. Depending on the owner's goals and preferences, one option may be more suitable than the other.