San Diego, CA

Businesses in San Diego, CA For Sale

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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...

$89,000

$89,000

Cash Flow: $94,709

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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,...

$59,000

$59,000

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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...

$10,500,000

$10,500,000

EBITDA: $3,500,000

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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...

$89,000

$89,000

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...

$200,000

$200,000

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...

$149,888

$149,888

Cash Flow: $78,000

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...

$230,000

$230,000

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...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $1,429

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

Steady San Diego Marine Electrical Service | Retiring Owner

San Diego, CA

Well-established marine electrical service company serving the San Diego County boating market since 2003. The business diagnoses, repairs, upgrades, and installs electrical and power systems on...

$575,000

$575,000

Cash Flow: $172,867

Sylvan Learning
Franchise

Available Nationwide

With more than 45 years of experience and hundreds of locations nationwide, Sylvan Learning is the leading provider of personalized education for students in grades K–12. Franchisees benefit from a trusted brand, proven business model, and powerful technology platform that supports individualized learning in reading, math, writing, study skills, STEM, and test prep. Backed by a national support team and ongoing innovation, Sylvan franchise owners make a lasting impact while building a scalable, rewarding business in the booming education sector.

$75,000

$75,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $375,780

Fully Equipped Kitchen in Sorreto Valley

San Diego, CA

Currently operating as an Asian concept, this restaurant comes fully equipped with a grease trap, Type 1 hood, fryer, 4-burner range with oven, stock pot burners, walk-in cooler and freezer, and much...

$149,000

$149,000

High-Volume Pinkberry San Diego, CA - Fashion Valley Shopping Mall!

San Diego, CA

High-Volume Well-Established Pinkberry San Diego, CA - Fashion Valley Shopping Mall! "San Diego’s Premier Open-Air Shopping Center With Over 1.7 Million SqFt & Over 200 Stores" Offering premium nonfat...

$189,000

$189,000

Cash Flow: $74,223

Profitable Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Practice | Southern CA

San Diego, CA

San Diego, CA

Used Auto Dealership & Truck Rental - Inventory Included - San Diego

San Diego, CA

Independent used vehicle dealership operating from a leased lot in San Diego. The business retails pre-owned cars and light trucks in the value price segment and additionally serves as an authorized...

$215,000

$215,000

Cash Flow: $85,522

Profitable coffee roasting business for sale

San Diego, CA

If you would like to learn more about this business, please download our NDA attached to this listing and fill out the yellow shaded areas. We will get this document from you after we connect....

$69,000

$69,000

EBITDA: $35,000

Matt Coletta, LCBB, LCBI, M&AMI

M&A Business Advisors

Serving San Diego County, CA

M&A Business Advisors is a full-service Business Brokerage and Lower Middle Market M&A Advisory Firm and the Leader in Business Sales & Acquisitions with multiple offices throughout California, Nevada and Texas. M&A Business Advisors specializes in the CONFIDENTIAL sale of privately owned businesses and related real estate in a wide range of industries including Manufacturing, Wholesale Distribution, Service, Health Care, Medical Practices, E-Commerce, Software, Construction, Food & Beverage and more. M&A Business Advisors are highly respected, experienced Advisors who are recognized as some of the top deal-makers in the industry. Our Advisors have extensive backgrounds as well as years of experience and knowledge in a wide range of industries. We work as a “Team” to collaborate and share our knowledge and expertise to best represent our clients. Our Advisors hold some of the top designations in the industry including the Certified Business Intermediaries designation issued by the International Business Broker Association, the M&A Master Intermediary designation issued by M&A Source, and the Certified Business Brokers designation issued by the California Association of Business Brokers. Our Advisors are considered “Influencers” and have been instrumental in improving the standards and ethics within the industry. Selling or purchasing a business can be a complex, time-consuming process. The process involves 100% commitment and a “hands-on” approach by the Advisor and expertise in various fields including exit planning, analyzing financial statements, valuation, managing due diligence, negotiations, financing, sale or lease of real estate and more. Our years of experience along with our proprietary process and ability to work as a team to solve complex issues that arise in transactions is what separates us from the competition. Rest assured that when you are working with a M&A Business Advisor, you are working with the Leader in Business Sales & Acquisitions.

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Growing In-Home Senior Care Business – San Diego

San Diego, CA

Excellent opportunity to acquire a fast-growing in-home senior care business in the highly desirable San Diego market. This established operation has built a strong foundation and is experiencing...

$165,000

$165,000

Commercial Tree Trimming + Real Estate

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

San Diego, CA

This well-established tree care and vegetation management company has built a strong reputation by providing professional arborist services to residential, commercial, municipal, and property...

$3,200,000

$3,200,000

Cash Flow: $1,037,413

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Well-established dry cleaners with a steady stream of customers

San Diego, CA

Established Dry Cleaning business for sale This well-established dry cleaning business represents a turnkey opportunity in San Diego County market. The operation has maintained a consistent customer...

$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $81,329

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...

$165,000

$165,000

Cash Flow: $91,200

Premier Indoor Dog Training Franchise with an Outstanding Reputation!

San Diego, CA

Exceptional opportunity to own an established positive-reinforcement dog training franchise serving a large and loyal community of dog owners. This well-known training facility specializes in group...

$150,000

$150,000

TINT WORLD®
Franchise

Available Nationwide

TINT WORLD® Automotive Styling Centers™ is America’s largest and fastest growing automotive accessories and window tinting franchise, specializing in in window tinting, protective film, vehicle wraps, audio and electronics, security systems, car and truck accessories, wheels and tires, ceramic coating and detailing services, and Mobile Services™ for residential, commercial, and marine window tinting, decorative films, and protective coatings services.

$200,000

$200,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $816,249

Licensed Home Health Agency - San Diego

San Diego, CA

Established licensed home health agency in San Diego County - CDPH licensed. The agency comes with a built-out foundation ready to activate clean license with no billing history. Has W2 staff and...

$60,000

$60,000

Batting Cage - Currently Operationally Absentee Owner

San Diego, CA

Established indoor baseball and softball training business in San Diego offering a diversified mix of recurring and transactional revenue. The operation serves youth athletes, high school players,...

$399,999

$399,999

Thriving Interactive Art Studio for Sale — inside Liberty Station

$485,000 - San Diego, CA

$485,000

San Diego, CA

Beloved San Diego Bakery | Loyal Repeat Base | $129K SDE, Growing

San Diego, CA

$175K Down | $220K Seller Financing Available This is a well-established specialty bakery in San Diego with strong brand recognition and a loyal base of repeat customers. It runs profitably on a...

$395,000

$395,000

Cash Flow: $129,203

Fast casual Mediterranean restaurant for sale in San Diego

San Diego, CA

Established fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant strategically positioned in San Diego with convenient access to major transportation corridors including Highway 5 and Highway 8. This turnkey...

$138,000

$138,000

Established Plumbing Contractor – San Diego County

San Diego, CA

This well-established plumbing company has been serving both residential and commercial clients across San Diego County for over two decades. The business has built a loyal, diversified customer base...

$475,000

$475,000

Cash Flow: $199,172

Long-standing (10+ years) Trusted Pet Care Company

San Diego, CA

Rare opportunity to acquire a turnkey, established pet care business with 16 years of brand equity, recurring clients, trained and trustworthy employees, documented systems, and strong local SEO...

$154,000

$154,000

Cash Flow: $64,921

Turnkey Coastal San Diego Restaurant | $1M Revenue | Beer & Wine

San Diego, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, turnkey restaurant for sale in a highly desirable coastal community of San Diego. Generating approximately $1M in annual revenue over the past...

$130,000

$130,000

Cash Flow: $64,277

Rare Franchise Investment Opportunity

San Diego, CA

Established Mediterranean fast-food franchise operation presenting a unique acquisition opportunity in San Diego's competitive quick-service restaurant market. This turnkey investment includes one...

$60,000

$60,000

High-Volume 7-Eleven Franchise – $2.2M Annual Sales in San Diego

San Diego, CA

Excellent opportunity to acquire an established 7-Eleven franchise located within an apartment community at 600 W Grape Street in San Diego’s desirable Little Italy neighborhood. The store benefits...

$429,000

$429,000

Cash Flow: $155,000

Aire Serv
Franchise

Available Nationwide

Ranked #1 HVAC/Duct-Cleaning Services franchise by 2026 Entrepreneur Franchise 500®. $1.56M average gross sales!*

$50,000

$50,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,561,361

Established 7-Eleven Franchise Opportunity in San Diego

San Diego, CA

This is an excellent opportunity to acquire a well-established 7-Eleven franchise located on El Cajon Boulevard in San Diego. The store benefits from strong brand recognition, consistent customer...

$349,000

$349,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

ABC 47, 58 Live Entreatment & 77, with Lease Assignment Required

San Diego, CA

LEASE ASSIGNMENT (OAC) WITH ABC 47, 58 & 77. Step into a turnkey restaurant opportunity that eliminates the typical startup headaches and positions you for immediate revenue generation. This fully...

$225,000

$225,000

Established Mobile Pet Grooming | $493K TTM Revenue | 84.6% Recurring

$250,000 - San Diego, CA

$250,000

San Diego, CA

Salon & Boutique For Sale

San Diego, CA

Salon & Boutique For Sale. Established full-service salon and boutique located in a desirable San Diego area with a modern, professionally designed build-out and an established customer base. The...

$120,000

$120,000

Rare Opportunity: Turnkey Specialty Boutique in Old Town San Diego.

San Diego, CA

A highly manageable, profitable retail business in a premier historic tourist center. Commercial real estate in Old Town San Diego is in extremely high demand, and finding vacant space here is nearly...

$175,000

$175,000

Cash Flow: $85,000

Benjamin Moore, A Berkshire Hathaway Company
Franchise

Available in California

Looking for a business with all the support of a franchise without the franchise fees or stifling corporate control? As a Benjamin Moore independent dealer, it's your business, your decisions. Benjamin Moore independent dealers get the best of both worlds.

$75,000

$75,000

Cafe, Coffee, Sandwiches, Salads, Baked Goods, Crepes, Waffles

San Diego, CA

Prime corner facility in high traffic location near downtown San Diego. Rebranded popular local coffee house/cafe with unique and attractive design and new menu. Wide selection of coffees,...

$225,000

$225,000

Established Commercial Plumbing Company with Coveted Client Base!

San Diego, CA

This family-operated commercial plumbing company is led by an industry veteran that has mastered the art of operating a thriving home services business without it being wholly reliant on the owner....

$475,000

$475,000

Cash Flow: $340,018

High-Growth DTC E-Commerce Sleep & Wellness Brand – $4.4MM+ EBITDA

San Diego, CA

Rapidly growing direct-to-consumer e-commerce brand in the sleep and wellness category with over $4.4MM in TTM EBITDA. The Company offers differentiated, highly recognizable patent-protected products...

$27,500,000

$27,500,000

EBITDA: $4,446,779

Multi Units Papa John's Restaurants

San Diego, CA

Papa John Restaurants Multi Units Discover an exceptional opportunity to continue the legacy of a thriving Papa John's Pizza franchise operation in San Diego County. This multi-unit restaurant package...

$1,600,000

$1,600,000

Cash Flow: $408,000

Profitable and Highly Rated Sushi Restaurant (SDE 180+)

San Diego, CA

This well-known Japanese Sushi restaurant, which holds a Beer and Wine License, is located in a prime, high-traffic shopping center anchored by major national retail and grocery store brand. The...

$549,000

$549,000

Cash Flow: $183,054

Moh Baugheri

California Mergers and Acquisitions

Serving San Diego County, CA

Transworld Business Advisors is a world leader in the marketing and sale of businesses, franchises, and commercial real estate. Transworld offers professional services that brings buyers and sellers together whether you represent an acquisition minded corporation or are personally interested in owning your own company. We serve all business owners in Southern CA with offices in San Berbardino County, Orange County, and San Diego County.

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Hookah Lounge for Sale

San Diego, CA

Hookah lounge for sale with event-hosting capability. Spacious layout suitable for private parties and special events. Established social atmosphere offering hookah service along with food and...

$699,999

$699,999

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

Prime Location Acai Bowl/Juice Bar- Convoy District San Diego

$125,000 - San Diego, CA

$125,000

San Diego, CA

Established Chiropractic Practice – Patients + Equipment

San Diego, CA

Turnkey chiropractic practice with an established patient base, fully equipped office, and affordable long-term lease. This is an excellent opportunity for a chiropractor looking to own a practice...

$3,000

$3,000

Cash Flow: $30,000

99K !! Convoy District restaurant location-41 lic.

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...

$149,999

$149,999

Wonderly
Franchise

Available Nationwide

Wonderly Lights presents a unique franchise opportunity tailored to your entrepreneurial preferences, allowing you to run a seasonal addition to your business portfolio or a stand-alone, year-round, full-service outdoor lighting business. Our seasonal holiday lighting services provide an especially attractive opportunity for those balancing their time with another seasonal venture.

$50,000

$50,000

Avg. Unit Revenue: $105,349

Lucrative Boba Tea, Coffee & Dessert Shop - Prime Shopping Center

San Diego, CA

This established boba tea, coffee, and dessert shop offers a rare turnkey opportunity for a buyer looking to step into a profitable, well-run business. The current owner is retiring after building a...

$299,000

$299,000

Cash Flow: $160,886

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...

$78,900

$78,900

Profitable San Diego Salon in Busy Shopping Center

San Diego, CA

Rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully remodeled salon in a prime central San Diego location. Successfully operated for over 12 years! Offering high end hair cuts, nails, and retail products at...

$169,000

$169,000

Profitable Pacific Beach Restaurant w/ Beer & Wine License

San Diego, CA

Profitable restaurant for sale in Pacific Beachwith extremely rare existing beer and wine license. Prime location in one of San Diego’s most desirable dining destinations. Excellent online reputation...

$395,000

$395,000

Cash Flow: $169,000

Natural Skincare Brand | Wholesale + Online Sales

San Diego, CA

Opportunity to acquire a growing natural skincare and personal care brand offering tallow-based balms, soaps, deodorant, lip balm, aloe-based products, and related clean-label skin repair products....

$250,000

$250,000

EBITDA: $113,000

Virtual San Diego Based Tax Practice for Sale

San Diego, CA

Virtual book of business for sale, based in California. This is a partial sale and represents the tax preparation, subscription tax service, and related client book identified for sale. The Seller is...

$730,000

$730,000

Established Mobile Video Game Entertainment Business

San Diego, CA

This mobile gaming entertainment company offers a unique opportunity to acquire an established and highly engaging event-based business serving the greater San Diego County market. The company...

$80,000

$80,000

Cash Flow: $24,412

Established Auto Repair Business in North County

San Diego, CA

16 year old auto repair, smog and alignment business. 4,100 sq ft at $1.65. No cams or NNN. Business has been able to grow without advertising or social media. Loyal customer base has been built up...

$880,000

$880,000

Cash Flow: $299,000

Plumbing Business - Local and Residential

San Diego, CA

The sale price includes leased work vans, and all equipment/tool assets needed to run daily operations as well as an advanced software system (training included) and a fully managed call center. This...

$274,990

$274,990

Cash Flow: $201,880

Send Me a Pro
Franchise

Available Nationwide

Send Me a Pro is the first Home Services Platform Franchise, enabling you to aggregate multiple home services under one franchise.

$49,599

$49,599

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.