El Cajon, CA
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Businesses in San Diego County, CA For Sale
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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: $88,707
Commercial Shade Structure Business - 20+ Year Track Record
San Diego, CA
Re-locatable - Home Based - California Focused A specialized provider of commercial tension fabric shade structures, the Company delivers turnkey solutions that include custom design, engineering, and...
Cash Flow: $207,221
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 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,...
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
Mission Foods Route For Sale | National City, CA — (Sale Pending)
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
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
Hospice License For Sale
San Diego County, CA
Clean San Diego County based CDPH License. 7 County GSA. 100% CHOW available....
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.
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
Premium Hotel & Resort Linen Distribution Company - High Margins
$800,000
San Diego County, CA
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
Puneet Sonia
PS Dream Team
Serving San Diego County, CA
S.J. Fowler Real Estate, Inc. is a leading full-service brokerage based in Arizona, specializing in Commercial, Residential and Business Real Estate throughout Arizona . Founded in 1993 by Steven J. Fowler and affiliated with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, the firm combines decades of local experience with national resources to deliver exceptional results for investors, business owners, and developers. S.J. Fowler’s commercial division focuses on office, retail, industrial, land, and multi-family assets, offering comprehensive acquisition, disposition, leasing, and tenant or landlord representation. In addition, the company provides expert business brokerage services—guiding clients through the purchase, sale, and valuation of businesses with professionalism and discretion. Built on a foundation of integrity, hard work, and market insight, S.J. Fowler Real Estate is committed to helping clients achieve their commercial and business investment goals with confidence and success.
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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...
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
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
Drybar
Franchise
Available in California
$826K+ AUV* Own a Trend-Setting Drybar Franchise in the Fast-Growing $60+ Billion Beauty Industry. Chic, Modern, with a proven business model!
Fully Equipped Restaurant in Central San Diego
San Diego, CA
Currently operating as a popular pho restaurant, this business features a fully equipped commercial kitchen with a Type A1 hood, grease trap, fryers, 4-burner stove with oven, four stock pot burners,...
60+ Year Established Metaphysical & Healing Center – San Diego
San Diego, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a well-established metaphysical retail and healing center serving the San Diego community since 1963. Located on University Ave near North Park, this business is a...
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Profitable Sushi Restaurant for Sale
$200,000
Poway, CA
Popular Turnkey Hair Salon with 20 Year History for Sale
San Diego, CA
Exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established, award-winning hair salon with 20 years of operating history in one of San Diego's most desirable neighborhoods. This turnkey operation generates...
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Elegant café available in beautiful downtown Fallbrook.
Fallbrook, CA
Elegant café available in beautiful downtown Fallbrook. A local favorite with well-established clientele for 22+ years. Specializing in soups, salads & Sandwiches. Currently only open from 11am – 3pm,...
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Custom Metal Fabrication Company & Real Estate
San Diego County, CA
Turn-Key Custom Metal Fabrication Company + Equipment. Office, Workshop, Fenced Yard. 2025 Sales: $393,429. 2025 SDE: $125,649. Building - 3,600 SF. Warehouse - 3,000 SF. Office - 600 SF. Fenced Yard...
Cash Flow: $125,649
World Famous Bakery and Coffee Shops
San Diego, CA
Established World Famous Bakery and Coffee Shop Chain - 3 Prime San Diego Locations This exceptional multi-location coffee and bakery business has dominated the San Diego County market for 19 years,...
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Modern Fully Equipped Salon Ready for New Owner
Alpine, CA
Alpine Uptown Salon is a turnkey, fully operational 9-station salon located in Alpine, CA. Recently rebranded and currently ranked the #1 salon on Google in the area, this business offers strong...
Cash Flow: $42,000
Coastal Clothing Store - *With added future opportunity*
Carlsbad, CA
This established women's clothing boutique represents a premier retail opportunity in Carlsbad's desirable coastal shopping district. Operating successfully since 2015, the store has built a strong...
Cash Flow: $145,000
San Diego Auto Engine Machining & Building
San Diego County, CA
Turn-Key Engine Balancing & Automotive Service Center. 3,000 Sf Shop Leased Through 2/28/2027. One employee to remain after the sale. 2025 Sales: $403,436 and 2025 SDE: $103,318. Equipment worth...
Cash Flow: $103,318
The Junkluggers
Franchise
Available in California
Join the leader in junk removal with multiple revenue streams, community impact, and lifestyle flexability. The Junkluggers offers entrepreneurs to grow in this $75 billion industry with the tools and technology to support them.
Turnkey Chicago-Style Pizzeria with Loyal East County Fans
San Diego County, CA
Prime East County San Diego location - just off a heavily trafficked freeway with outstanding visibility and plenty of parking. Fully built-out kitchen includes a large Type 2 hood, high-volume deck...
Cybersecurity SaaS Platform with Stable Clients & Growth Runway
San Diego County, CA
A California-based SaaS company offering a patented email encryption platform built for regulated industries where secure communication is mission-critical. Company Overview Founded in 2010, the...
Rare Turnkey Premium Café – Fresh Monkee or BYO concept!
$175,000
Carlsbad, CA
Turn Key Electronics Contract Manufacture with Huge Potential
San Diego County, CA
Up for acquisition is a well-established, full-service electronics contract manufacturer that delivers comprehensive “turn-key” manufacturing — from PCB assembly and SMT/through-hole board production...
Cash Flow: $222,247
Multi-Unit, Automotive Business in San Diego, CA
San Diego, CA
This business has been operating successfully for many years and has a proven track record of profitability, with unit level economics that are unparalleled in the industry. With access to extensive...
EBITDA: $3,500,000
Water Wings Swim School
Franchise
Available in California
Water Wings Swim School transforms lives through the power of swimming, creating confident swimmers and stronger communities. Our pools welcome swimmers from 3 months to adult, with carefully designed classes that match every ability level and learning style. Our proven curriculum builds water safety skills and swimming confidence in a warm, indoor environment that keeps students comfortable and engaged throughout their aquatic journey. We've developed a business model that supports franchisee success through multiple revenue opportunities. Our modern facilities feature temperature-controlled pools, professional instruction, retail amenities, and various programs that create outstanding student experiences while providing sustainable growth for franchise owners. As members of the United States Swim School Association, we proudly uphold the highest standards in aquatic education. We work with our franchisees to bring exceptional swim instruction to communities nationwide.
Steel Fabrication & Installation Company Plus Real Estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Diego County, CA
Lot - 22,337 Sf. Office Trailers - 900 Sf. Workshop - 3,432 Sf. Covered Work Area - 11,404 Sf. Turn-Key Steel Manufacturing Shop, Welding Trucks & Equipment. Office, Workshop, Covered Work Area. 2024...
Cash Flow: $1,900,000
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...
Cash Flow: $136,000
PROFITABLE Coffee , Boba , Dessert shop, Hillcrest , San Diego, CA
San Diego, CA
Seize the opportunity to own a profitable dessert and beverage shop in the heart of Hillcrest, San Diego—one of the most vibrant and affluent neighborhoods in the city. Known for its high foot...
Cash Flow: $94,709
B2B Ctr - Design & Print Biz - Repeat Client - Central San Diego
San Diego, CA
This is a fantastic opportunity to take over a very well established business in Central San Diego. The business provides print, marketing and design solutions. No experience is necessary. Full...
Business to Business Ctr - Design & Print Biz - Repeat Client
San Diego County, CA
This is a fantastic opportunity to take over a very well established business in San Diego County. The business provides print, marketing and design solutions. No experience is necessary. Full...
Cash Flow: $110,000
Matthew Lowd
SeaRidge Advisory Inc.
Serving San Diego County, CA
At SeaRidge Advisory, we provide confidential, results-driven M&A advisory and business brokerage services to lower-middle market companies nationwide. Our mission is simple: help business owners maximize value, transition successfully, and achieve their next chapter with confidence. SeaRidge serves as the parent company to a family of specialized brands, each delivering industry-specific expertise: - The Precision Firm – focuses on manufacturing, engineering, and distribution businesses. - The Alignment Firm – focuses on industrials and professional service businesses such as HVAC, roofing, architecture, and land surveying. - Home Care Business Broker – focuses on skilled and non-skilled home care and healthcare businesses. - TAF Advisory – focuses on tax, accounting, and finance businesses. Our structure allows us to deliver the precision of niche expertise through each brand while leveraging the scale, resources, and buyer network of SeaRidge. This ensures clients receive both industry-specific knowledge and broad market reach. Selling or transitioning a business is more than a financial event — it’s a life-changing decision. We guide owners through every stage of the process, from valuation and preparation to deal structuring, negotiation, and closing. By combining deep industry knowledge, tailored strategies, and a nationwide buyer network, we deliver outcomes that align with both financial and personal goals. Whether you’re preparing to sell, evaluating growth opportunities, or seeking strategic buyers, SeaRidge and its family of brands provide the framework, expertise, and support to achieve successful results across industries.
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Mathnasium Learning Center for Sale, CA (2435133)
Santee, CA
With over 1000 centers – and more opening each week – Mathnasium is rapidly growing in neighborhoods around the world. That’s because we are passionate about what we do. It’s also because our...
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Sunglass & Eyeglass Boutique – Profitable, Established, & Turnkey
San Diego, CA
10+ Years in Business | Prime San Diego Area Location | Steady Earnings Here’s a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established sunglass and eyeglass boutique that has been serving the San Diego...
Cash Flow: $78,000
Healthier4UVending Business can scale/High Profit marginsSD
$50,000
National City, CA
Turn-Key Auto Repair Business for All Car Brands
San Diego County, CA
Auto Repair Business for sale with a strong local presence in San Diego. 3,200-sf Warehouse/office +725-sf Mezzanine. 2 Lifts and 2 Roll-up doors. 3-year Average Revenue: $286,786/year. 3-year Average...
Cash Flow: $66,655
Trendy Boba & Dessert Shop – Prime Location – Turnkey Opportunity
San Diego, CA
Step into this beautifully built-out boba and dessert shop located in a high-traffic shopping center with excellent visibility and parking. The store is fully equipped with modern fixtures, a...
ServiceMaster Clean
Franchise
Available in California
Join one of America's first franchises in commercial cleaning with 65+ years of experience in the industry. Low startup capital and high earning potential upwards of $1.97M in average gross sales.
Premier Stucco and Sandblasting Contractor
San Diego County, CA
A great opportunity to own a well run - established stucco contractor. Premier Stucco and Sandblasting Contractor - Company provides top-quality service to customers by having an experienced team of...
Cash Flow: $211,282
Stucco and Plastering Business for Sale
San Diego County, CA
Established in 1974 and Offering a Wide Range of Services to Suit Projects of All Sizes Including: Scaffolding Water and Sand Blasting Decorative Foam Detailing Repair Work and Patching Interior...
Cash Flow: $429,602
Popular, Absentee Restaurant in Prime Location – San Diego
San Diego, CA
Popular Beer & Wine Bar and Restaurant in Prime Location – San Diego Rent: $7,662/month + $1,490 (Common Area) + $1,600 (Property Tax) + $136 (Insurance) Lease Terms: 4 years remaining, with an option...
Cash Flow: $79,974
Cable TV Billing & Authorization Software for Sale
San Diego, CA
This business was founded by a software engineer with 44 years of experience in Cable TV Billing, Subscriber Management, and Provisioning systems, developed a fully scalable Cable TV...
Cash Flow: $1,429
Custom Glass and Mirror Installation Contractor
San Diego County, CA
A well-established custom glass and mirror company specializes in creating custom glass enclosures, mirrors, and glass guardrails. Its clientele primarily consists of general contractors, tile...
Cash Flow: $315,423
Corner Restaurant Ground Zero Little Italy Location
San Diego, CA
Absentee Self-Portrait Studio
San Diego, CA
Cleaning Business For Sale - Whole Biz or Clients/Cleaners
San Diego County, CA
Specialty Gift Shop l High - Traffic San Diego Tourist Destination
San Diego, CA
Canine Dimensions In-home Dog Training
Franchise
Available in California
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.
