El Cajon, CA
Established insurance agency in El Cajon with approximately $2.4M in premium and a strong foundation of bundled households that support strong retention and long-term client relationships. The book is...
Businesses For Sale in San Diego County, CA
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Established Farmers Agency in El Cajon | Spanish-Speaking Client
Professional Medical Staffing Company for Home Health & Hospice
San Diego, CA
Professional Medical Staffing Company specializing in home health and hospice services offers an exceptional acquisition opportunity in San Diego County's robust healthcare market. Established in...
Cash Flow: $1,800,000
Catering Business for Sale - Weddings, Corporate & Private Events
San Diego County, CA
Profitable catering company specializing in weddings & corporate events I $120K SDE I 70+ events/year I $140K+ booked pipeline I Preferred venue relationships I Low overhead & scalable. Established...
Cash Flow: $120,382
2 Accredited Franchised Chiropractic Locations
San Diego County, CA
ESTABLISHED / TWO-LOCATION CHIROPRACTIC BUSINESS UNDER FRANCHISE BRAND PROFITABLE. STAFFED. TURNKEY OPERATIONS. Opportunity to acquire two established chiropractic clinics operating under a nationally...
Cash Flow: $150,000
Legacy - Performance Sport Boutique, Customer Lounge & More
La Jolla, CA
For five decades, this premier sports boutique has been more than just a retail store—it's been the heartbeat of La Jolla's active lifestyle community. What began as one entrepreneur's vision to serve...
Cash Flow: $189,900
Hot Chicken and SmashBurger Restaurant Mission Valley
San Diego, CA
Hot Chickz is a popular and thriving hot chicken restaurant located in the heart of Mission Valley, California. Renowned for its mouthwatering, crispy, and flavorful chicken, Hot Chickz has become a...
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Cash Flow: $750,000
5 Year Old LAN Center Arcade Internet Cafe
San Diego, CA
5 year old LAN Center / eSports Cafe / Arcade for sale. Perfect opportunity for hardworking owner operator to take over turn key business and work on growing the business. I am looking to relocate to...
Cash Flow: $60,000
Master Franchise - Top Well-known Franchise Brand - San Diego, CA + HI
San Diego County, CA
This is an incredible opportunity to step into a well-established (over 20 years) Regional/Master franchise in the recession and Amazon-proof Hair Salon Industry with one of the most well-known Top...
Cash Flow: $416,795
Turn-key Preclinical CRO laboratory–San Diego Biotech Hub -10+ Years
San Diego, CA
TURN-KEY PRECLINICAL CRO LABORATORY - SAN DIEGO BIOTECH HUB Established Contract Research Organization offering integrated in vitro and in vivo research services to biotechnology and life sciences...
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Alpine Pool Service Route for Sale
San Diego County, CA
Excellent starter route with great paying clients. Prime areas for rapid growth. Pools are well maintained by owner. Additional profits from filter cleans, salt cell cleans, Algaecide and phosphate...
Cash Flow: $44,000
WSI - Digital Marketing
Franchise
Available in California
WSI is a digital marketing company with a strong international presence. Our Digital Marketing Consultants use their knowledge and expertise to make a difference for businesses all around the world.
Profitable Coastal Retail Opportunity | High Net for Owner-Operator
San Diego, CA
Turnkey Gift & Home Decor Boutique | San Diego, CA This is an exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established, highly profitable boutique in a premier San Diego shopping district. Perfectly...
Cash Flow: $60,000
4-Unit Gas Station Portfolio w/ Real Estate , High Volum, $2.9M+ EBITA
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Diego, CA
This established fuel and convenience retail portfolio comprises four strategically positioned gas stations in Southern California, representing a premier investment opportunity in the petroleum...
Cash Flow: $2,405,212
Established and Profitable Mexican Restaurant in High Traffic Location
$1,500,000
Chula Vista, CA
High-Traffic Coffee & Snack Shop - Prime Recreation Center Location
San Diego, CA
An established coffee and snack shop located within a recreational Center in San Diego. Strategically positioned in the center of the facility, the business benefits from constant foot traffic...
Cash Flow: $110,000
In-Home Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy Provider
San Diego, CA
A leading provider of in-home early intervention and ABA services, the Company delivers individualized, evidence-based care to children from infancy through age eight, supporting critical...
Cash Flow: $723,928
Steve Van Voorhis
ATB, Inc.
Serving San Diego County, CA
Accounting & Tax Brokerage
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Cali Soju – Turnkey Soju Brand and Agave Soju | Ready to Scale
San Diego County, CA
Cali Soju is a turnkey agave soju brand positioned as a soju cocktail and margarita alternative for restaurants and retailers, particularly those operating under beer and wine licenses. The brand...
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SEND IN OFFERS Stir It Up CoffeeHouse & Cafe
Spring Valley, CA
Stir It Up CoffeeHouse & Cafe presents an exceptional acquisition opportunity in Spring Valley, CA. This established coffee shop delivers strong financial performance with $300,000 in annual revenue...
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Mission Foods Route For Sale-San Diego CA - (Sale Pending)
Spring Valley, CA
Mission Foods Route For Sale-San Diego CA (Spring Valley)- $102,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #MissionRoute #MissionFoodsRoute #Mission #Flatbread...
Cash Flow: $81,522
Mission Foods Route For Sale-Chula Vista CA-$104,000 (Sale Pending)
Chula Vista, CA
Mission Foods Route For Sale-Chula Vista CA $104,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #MissionRoute #MissionFoodsRoute #Mission #Flatbread #TortillaChips...
Cash Flow: $82,681
Turnkey NEMT Business | San Diego | Wheelchair & Gurney | High Demand
Chula Vista, CA
Established Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) business serving San Diego County. This is a turnkey, ready-to-operate opportunity in a high-demand industry driven by an aging population and...
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Superior Fence & Rail
Franchise
Available in California
The first and leading fence franchise
Mobile Bar
El Cajon, CA
"Big Red" our 1953 Ford. Big Red is fitted with everything needed to drive up, set up and serve any number of guests at your unique vintage event. Comfortable and adaptable to small intimate settings...
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Mission Foods Route For Sale | Escondido, CA — $109,000
Escondido, CA
Mission Foods Route For Sale | Escondido, CA — $109,000 Enter CA-84105 at RoutesRUs.com for more details, or use the following link: https://routesrus.com/mission-foods-escondido-ca-ca-84105/ About...
Cash Flow: $94,713
Unique & Scalable Wellness & Lifestyle Consumer Brand: Turn key ready
$120,000
Bonita, CA
Established San Diego Tattoo Studio – Prime Coastal Location
San Diego, CA
Established tattoo studio in Ocean Beach, San Diego, located just two blocks from the beach. Turnkey, fully operational business with strong branding and established online presence. The 700 SF space...
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Cash Flow: $80,000
Profitable Podiatry Practice–Established 40 Years–Seller Retiring
Oceanside, CA
This established Podiatry Practice generates approximately $170,000 in annual seller discretionary earnings while currently operating on a part-time schedule, offering an excellent income opportunity...
Cash Flow: $170,000
Fully Equipped Turnkey Opportunity - Mediterranean Restaurant
San Diego, CA
DO NOT TALK TO EMPLOYEES!! Email or call for a meeting Please. Established fast casual Mediterranean restaurant in prime Pacific Beach location with a strong brand presence, modern build out, and over...
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Established Jewelry & Charm Bar Online / Pop Up Business
San Diego, CA
Earth & Clay Collective is a mobile jewelry & charm bar company that holds weekly spaces in two of the most popular and sought after farmers markets. We travel and do in home as well as corporate...
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Established Carpet Cleaning Business
El Cajon, CA
Established carpet cleaning business serving San Diego County with a strong reputation and consistent demand. The business generated approximately $241,000 in gross revenue over the past 12 months...
Cash Flow: $80,000
Established and Profitable Endocrinology Practice for Sale
San Diego, CA
A Legacy of Care: Seeking a Qualified Successor for a Thriving, Office-Based Endocrinology Practice in San Diego Are you an entrepreneurial endocrinologist ready to take control of your career and...
Cash Flow: $600,000
Established Senior Living Placement Franchise
San Diego, CA
ESTABLISHED SENIOR LIVING PLACEMENT FRANCHISE - SAN DIEGO Well-established senior living placement and referral franchise serving the highly desirable La Jolla and Mission Valley markets in San Diego,...
Office Pride Commercial Cleaning
Franchise
Available Nationwide
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North County San Diego PostalAnnex , Shipping, Mailbox, Notary, Print
Carlsbad, CA
Established PostalAnnex franchise serving an affluent coastal North County trade area from a clean, well-kept 1,100 SF store in a highly active neighborhood center. The business offers multi-carrier...
Cash Flow: $63,961
Exotic & Classic Car Dealership - La Jolla, California
San Diego, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a legendary player in the global collector automotive scene: Sports Car Company, Inc. Located in the heart of La Jolla Village, this family-owned exotic and...
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Established Promotional Products Business - Prime San Diego County
$389,500
Escondido, CA
High-End Luxury Medical Spa Inside San Diego County Hospital
San Diego County, CA
A highly profitable, fully equipped medical spa located within a San Diego hospital, offering premium aesthetic and wellness services with strong, consistent cash flow. Positioned in a high-traffic...
Cash Flow: $1,159,000
Established Natural Skincare Farmers Market Business
San Diego, CA
Profitable and easy to run, this is an opportunity to acquire the farmers market branch of an established natural skincare brand specializing in tallow-based soaps and personal care products. The...
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EBITDA: $75,887
Elements Massage
Franchise
Available Nationwide
A leading therapeutic massage franchise built on recurring memberships, strong unit economics, and scalable systems.
Mission Foods Route For Sale | National City, CA — $95,000
National City, CA
Mission Foods Route For Sale | National City, CA — $95,000 Enter CA-20785 at RoutesRUs.com for more details, or use the following link: https://routesrus.com/mission-foods-national-city-ca-ca-20785/...
Cash Flow: $100,970
Downtown San Diego Gym for Sale
San Diego, CA
This is a rare opportunity to take over a fully built-out gym in Downtown San Diego at a price that is being set for a quick sale. The facility generated approximately $250,000 in revenue last year...
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Highest Rated Pull Up Bar on Amazon
San Marcos, CA
Established in 2008 Stud Bar Pull Up Bar has grossed over 5 million dollars in sales during that period maintains a reputation in the fitness industry as a gym quality pull up bar for your home. Stud...
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Cash Flow: $60,000
In-Demand Bakery | Immediate Income | Primed for Expansion
San Diego, CA
$175K Down | $220K Seller Financing Available This is a well-loved, high-demand specialty bakery in San Diego with strong brand recognition and a loyal, repeat customer base. A new owner steps into a...
Cash Flow: $129,203
Contract Manufacturer + Powder Coating: Scalable, Seller Fin $246k SDE
San Diego, CA
Top Reasons to Acquire: - Strong SDE and positive trend - Strong and growing order pipeline - Diversified OEM customer base - Industrial Grade equipment - Proven revenue capacity - lots of room for...
Cash Flow: $246,000
Bryan Gonzales
First Choice Business Brokers San Diego
Serving San Diego County, CA
First Choice Business Brokers was established in 1994 and has had a presence in beautiful San Diego County since 2007. We offer unsurpassed experience and exceptional service that focuses on business brokerage, M & A Advisory and Practice Sales. We provide expertise in business transactions across a variety of industries and transaction sizes of $50,000 to $50 million. With offices across the United States we offer local service with national exposure providing sellers with the largest audience of qualified buyers and we offer buyers the largest inventory of businesses for sale. Let our significantly experienced, highly trained and seasoned professionals assist you in your business venture whether buying or selling. Our passionate team and our comprehensive processes and systems will get the job done! If you’re looking to buy or sell an existing business or franchise, you've come to the right place. We offer regional San Diego knowledge and world class service. When it comes to selling your business, you’ll want to work with a professionally trained, San Diego based business broker associated with a national company.
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SALE PENDING- Turnkey Coin-Operated Laundromat– High-Traffic Location
San Diego, CA
Take advantage of this rare opportunity to own a profitable, coin-operated laundromat with minimal day-to-day involvement. This business is already set up for remote management, making it an ideal...
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Hospice License For Sale
San Diego County, CA
Clean San Diego County based CDPH License. 7 County GSA. 100% CHOW available....
Just Reduced! Very Successful Bagel Franchise Est 23 Yrs Same Location
$385,000
San Diego County, CA
It’s shipping and handling bussiness near by coast Sandiego
San Diego County, CA
ESTABLISHED SHIPPING & HANDLING BUSINESS - SAN DIEGO COUNTY This well-established shipping and handling business, operating since 1985, presents an exceptional turnkey opportunity in San Diego...
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Profitable Boba, Donut Shop for Sale, Hillcrest, San Diego, California
San Diego, CA
Profitable Boba & Donut Shop in Prime Hillcrest, San Diego – Turnkey & Cash-Flowing An excellent opportunity to acquire a profitable, established dessert and beverage concept in the heart of...
Cash Flow: $94,709
Merry Maids
Franchise
Available in California
Merry Maids is a recognized and industry-leading house cleaning franchise in the U.S. Merry Maids has more than 7,000 home cleaning professionals who service homes on four continents, including more than 200,000 homes in North America every month. Merry Maids is proud to be part of Atlanta-based ServiceMaster Global Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SERV), a leading provider of essential residential and commercial services for over 75 years.
81 Reviews, Established Territory, Clear Growth Path
San Marcos, CA
This is for someone who wants to step into a working business and grow it. The foundation is here. The effort hasn’t been. That’s the opportunity. This home-based service business covers 21 zip codes...
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Egyptian Resturant
San Diego, CA
Well-established Egyptian restaurant and café situated in a high-traffic corridor near a major college campus, benefiting from constant student and neighborhood foot traffic. The business offers...
Cash Flow: $91,200
Turn-Key Auto Repair Business for Sale
San Diego County, CA
Specializing in Luxury & European Brands: Mercedes Benz, Sprinter, BMW, Volvo, and other makes/models...
Cash Flow: $117,509
Maintenance Company ready for expansion in Southern California
Solana Beach, CA
A strong cash generating business that has minimal requirements. We became the go to provider in less than two years and generated upwards of 250,000 per year with great margins. this is a great...
San Diego Dental Practice – Low Rent, Cash, PPO & Denti-Cal
San Diego, CA
Established San Diego Dental Practice - Low Overhead Opportunity This well-positioned 3-operatory dental practice presents an excellent entry point into private practice ownership or expansion...
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Turn Key Pet Grooming Business for Sale
Vista, CA
Turnkey Pet Grooming Business for Sale - Vista, CA Established in 2018, this profitable pet grooming salon presents an exceptional opportunity for an owner-operator or experienced groomer seeking...
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Established Gaslamp Bar – Proprietary Brand & Expansion Potential
San Diego County, CA
Confidential opportunity to acquire an established, independently owned themed bar and entertainment venue located in a core Downtown San Diego Gaslamp nightlife and tourism district. The business has...
Cash Flow: $572,433
Two Locations of Modern Full-Service Nail Salon in San Diego County
San Diego County, CA
Modern, well-established nail salon with strong brand presence and loyal clients. Turnkey operation...
Cash Flow: $115,333
San Diego Legacy Restaurant & Event Venue
San Diego County, CA
A rare opportunity to acquire a beloved, community-rooted restaurant with over two decades of operational history in East County San Diego. This listing includes a well-established dine-in restaurant,...
Cash Flow: $106,887
Anchor Bar
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Home of the Original Buffalo Wing and part of food history. Expanding nationally with plenty of territory available for franchisees to grow. Learn more about joining our team now.
Buy or Sell a Business in San Diego County, CA
San Diego County is a large market for business owners looking to sell their businesses. With a diverse economy and strong business culture, it is no surprise that many entrepreneurs are interested in buying a business in this area.
Market Snapshot
The following information was derived from an analysis of businesses for sale in San Diego County. Keep in mind this is a dynamic market, so the numbers will fluctuate. These statistics are meant to provide a general overview of the market and should not be used as absolute indicators.
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Median Asking Price |
$250,000 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$574,234 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$144,155 |
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Profit Margin |
25% |
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Earnings Multiple (Asking) |
1.7 |
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Revenue Multiple (Asking) |
0.4 |
How many businesses are for sale in San Diego County, CA?
Currently, there are over 400 businesses available for purchase in San Diego County, CA. This number reflects a dynamic market that offers a wide range of opportunities for prospective buyers.
What cities have most businesses listed for sale?
The top cities with the most businesses listed for sale in San Diego County are San Diego, Chula Vista, Escondido, Oceanside, Carlsbad, and Chula Vista. Each of these cities has a diverse business landscape, providing various options for buyers in different industries.
What types of businesses are for sale?
The market is rich with diversity, spanning various sectors. The most listed business categories include:
- Food and Restaurants
- Service Businesses
- Retail
- Health Care and Fitness
- Automotive and Boat
- Beauty and Personal Care
- Manufacturing
- Building and Construction
What is the average asking price for businesses in San Diego County, CA?
The median asking price for businesses currently listed in San Diego County is $250,000. This figure gives potential buyers an indication of market entry points for ownership transactions in the region.
What is the average revenue of these businesses?
The businesses listed have reported a median revenue of $574,234. This metric offers insight into the potential scale and financial viability of businesses within San Diego County's marketplace.
What is the average seller discretionary earnings?
On average, the seller discretionary earnings come to a median of $144,155, which can be a measure of a business’s profitability and potential for return on investment to the new owners.
What are the average valuation multiples?
The financial analysis shows an average Earnings Multiple (Asking) of 1.7 and an average Revenue Multiple (Asking) of 0.4. These multiples provide an understanding of pricing strategies in relation to revenue and earnings and can indicate return timeframes on investment.
How can San Diego business owners sell their own businesses?
Business owners in San Diego County who wish to sell their businesses have two principal options:
- List the business independently: Sellers can market their business for sale by themselves, leveraging their professional network and marketing platforms to reach potential buyers.
- Collaborate with a business broker: Retaining the services of a professional business broker can streamline the sales process, as brokers bring expertise in valuation, marketing, negotiation, and legal compliance, enhancing the potential of obtaining favorable terms.
Please note that the financial information presented is an average derived from data provided by businesses that have opted to share their revenue and earnings figures. These values are reflective of the market but should be understood as guidelines rather than guaranteed figures for individual businesses.
