Businesses For Sale in San Mateo CA Area

Find a Small Business for Sale in San Mateo CA

If you are looking to start a new business in the San Mateo CA area finding a business opportunity or buying a local established business for sale can be one of the best ways to start your own business. Buy a profitable, established, local business for sale with a customer base and earnings. Optionally, you can find a franchise opportunity or an existing franchise for sale in San Mateo CA which will get you some training and support form the franchisor along with some assistance in business setup, marketing and even financing as most franchisors have established relationships with small business lenders or have a streamlined loan approval process from SBA approved lenders. While it is harder for new small businesses to generate cash flow and/or to obtain business loans, if you are buying a local small business on sale or an existing franchise on sale with revenue and cash flow, you may be able to qualify for financing from local banks or small biz lenders to obtain a business startup loan, which makes it easier to buy and grow an existing small business.

Buying a Small Business from a Business Broker vs a Business Owner in San Mateo

Many potential business buyers search online for a San Mateo CA business for sale by owner and and may be it is because many potential buyers are led to believe that they can get a better deal, if they buy the business directly from the business owner rather than buying it from a broker. However, most small biz owners are hard core entrepreneurs and in reality and the way human nature works, most sellers will always want a higher price and many sellers price the business higher than what it is actually worth, whereas an experienced broker will price it based on the market metrics and valuation, so that they can sell the business quickly because keeping a business on market for too long by pricing it disproportionately higher can be counter productive. Secondly, despite websites and marketplaces like our's which facilitate any business owner to sell a business directly, most businesses are still sold through brokers and hence no FSBO websites & marketplaces have been successful. Also a very few businesses listed by owners eventually get sold because most sellers price it higher than what it is worth or do not use real valuation metrics, whereas an experienced broker in the California related industry will price it based on the market metrics and valuation, so that they can sell the business quickly because keeping a business on market for too long can be counter productive. Hence, buying a business from a qualified San Mateo CA area business broker can be beneficial contrary to what some buyers tend to think. Find San Mateo business for sale opportunities below listed by for sale by a small biz owner or by California business brokers.

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California Business Listings

  • Financial
    Equine Insurance Book of Business For Sale
    $500,000
    New
     San Diego California USA

    An established insurance agency is offering a specialized Equine Insurance Book of Business as a sta...

    An established insurance agency is offering a specialized Equine Insurance Book of Business as a standalone acquisition opportunity. The agency acquired the book in 2024, although the book itself has a longer operating history. The portfolio currentl...

    Finance Insurance Agencies Financial
         
  • Manufacturing
    High Net Jewelry MFG Equipment Distributor
    $5,000,000
    New
     Los Angeles California USA

    The Company is a specialized distributor of European jewelry-manufacturing equipment and related pro...

    The Company is a specialized distributor of European jewelry-manufacturing equipment and related production technologies serving customers across North America. Revenue is generated through equipment sales and a growing stream of recurring aftermarke...

    Manufacturing
         
  • Education
    Tech-Enabled Healthcare Performance Company
    $6,000,000
    New
     Los Angeles California USA

    This Company is a scalable healthcare performance-improvement and technology platform that helps hos...

    This Company is a scalable healthcare performance-improvement and technology platform that helps hospitals, health systems, community health centers and clinic networks strengthen patient experience, workforce engagement and retention, leadership eff...

    Education
         
  • Technology
    Wireless Telecommunication Services Company
    $6,000,000
    New
     Los Angeles California USA

    The Company is a 24+ year wireless telecommunications engineering and field services platform suppor...

    The Company is a 24+ year wireless telecommunications engineering and field services platform supporting leading wireless vendors, carriers, and service providers across network modernization, deployment, optimization, and maintenance programs. Its s...

    Technology
         
  • Transportation-Moving-Delivery
    Neostart Moving Services
    $1
    New
     Hayward California USA

    Neostart delivers reliable relocation solutions as one of the established movers in Bay Area CA. The...

    Neostart delivers reliable relocation solutions as one of the established movers in Bay Area CA. Their team is known for providing efficient moving services Bay Area clients trust, whether handling residential moves or coordinating business relocatio...

    Transportation & Moving & Delivery
         
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    CA Franchise Opportunities for Sale

    • Franchise Opportunities
      Smoothie King Franchise
      $579,100+

      Smoothie King is a privately held, New Orleans-area-based franchise company with more than 950 units...

      Smoothie King is a privately held, New Orleans-area-based franchise company with more than 950 units worldwide. By creating each smoothie with a "purpose", Smoothie King makes it simple and pleasurable for guests to achieve their individual health go...

      Juice Smoothie Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Del Taco Franchise
      $859,700+

      For over 50 years, Del Taco has been heating up the Mexican QSR category. With over 560 restaurants ...

      For over 50 years, Del Taco has been heating up the Mexican QSR category. With over 560 restaurants in 14 states and growing, weve built a bolder, fresher, better brand offering unbelievable value, uncompromising quality and freshness, and a taste f...

      Food Restaurants Taco Burrito Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Auntie Anne's Franchise

      Auntie Anne's got its start in 1988 when Anne Beiler bought a stand in a Pennsylvania farmer's marke...

      Auntie Anne's got its start in 1988 when Anne Beiler bought a stand in a Pennsylvania farmer's market. After some experimentation, "Auntie" Anne created a masterpiece the same freshly baked goodness you know and love today. Now, guests look for Aun...

      Food Pretzel Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Golden Chick Franchise

      As a true American heritage brand surpassing its 50th year of serving the best-tasting chicken in th...

      As a true American heritage brand surpassing its 50th year of serving the best-tasting chicken in the industry, we work collaboratively in a franchise-centric organization with great support systems in place. Our Golden Chick franchise partners enjoy...

      Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      HealthSource Franchise

      HealthSource, a national holistic care and chiropractic franchise, treats pain throughout the entire...

      HealthSource, a national holistic care and chiropractic franchise, treats pain throughout the entire body through its four main services: chiropractic, physical therapy, diet & nutrition, and massage. The company continually implements new treatm...

      Health Care Chriopractic Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      La Madeleine French Bakery & Café Franchise

      La Madeleine is a beloved French Bakery & Caf concept with almost 100 locations and 100 under d...

      La Madeleine is a beloved French Bakery & Caf concept with almost 100 locations and 100 under development. We are growing company locations and bringing in new franchisees. Our passion for serving crave-worthy country French-inspired dishes make...

      Food Restaurants Bakery Coffee Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Second Cup Franchise
      $250,000+

      With over 300 cafs across the Country, The Second Cup Coffee Co. is Canada's largest specialty cof...

      With over 300 cafs across the Country, The Second Cup Coffee Co. is Canada's largest specialty coffee franchisor, proudly serving premium coffee and great opportunities since 1975. Our franchisees play a prominent role in the success of the Second ...

      Food Restaurants Coffee Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      servpro Franchise

      Since 1967, the SERVPRO Franchise System has been a leader in fire and water cleanup and restoration...

      Since 1967, the SERVPRO Franchise System has been a leader in fire and water cleanup and restoration services, and mold mitigation and remediation. SERVPRO's network of more than 1,700 individually owned and operated Franchises responds to property d...

      Construction Remodeling Restoration Mold Remediation Maintenance Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Bluefrog Plumbing + Drain Franchise
      $100,430+

      Founded in 2014, bluefrog is led by a passionate executive team with decades of industry specific e...

      Founded in 2014, bluefrog is led by a passionate executive team with decades of industry specific experience in growing franchise systems and helping entrepreneurs live their dreams of owning a successful business. Bluefrog is also the sister compa...

      Construction Home Improvement Plumbing Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Papa John's Franchise
      $130,120+

      Papa John's is the third largest pizza delivery chain in the world, with over 5,200 restaurants acro...

      Papa John's is the third largest pizza delivery chain in the world, with over 5,200 restaurants across 46 countries and with one goal: Better Ingredients. We focus on high quality ingredients like never frozen hand-tossed dough and fresh-packed pizza...

      Food Restaurants Pizza Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Moe's Southwest Grill Franchise
      $30,000+

      Moe's Southwest Grill is a top-ranking fast casual concept. With 20+ ingredients inspired by the Sou...

      Moe's Southwest Grill is a top-ranking fast casual concept. With 20+ ingredients inspired by the Southwest, it doesn't matter if you're vegetarian, vegan, or gluten free - Moe's Southwest Grill has something for everyone. With fast-growing off premis...

      Food Sub Sandwich Restaurants Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Captain D's Franchise
      $781,000+

      Captain Ds is the #1 fast-casual seafood restaurant brand and franchise in America. For nearly 50 y...

      Captain Ds is the #1 fast-casual seafood restaurant brand and franchise in America. For nearly 50 years, Captain Ds has continued to catch a growing share of the fast-casual market because there is no other franchise quite like us. Aside from maint...

      Food Restaurants Seafood Restaurants Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Zaxby's Franchise
      $367,700+

      Two boyhood friends had the idea to give wings and fingers a shot at the big time - promoting them f...

      Two boyhood friends had the idea to give wings and fingers a shot at the big time - promoting them from appetizers to entrees. So Zach and Tony rubbed two nickels together and opened a restaurant in the college town of Statesboro, GA. Many years and ...

      Food Restaurants QSR Restaurants Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Taco John's Franchise
      $321,000+

      Taco John's is one of the largest Mexican quick-service restaurant brands in the U.S. Our bold, orig...

      Taco John's is one of the largest Mexican quick-service restaurant brands in the U.S. Our bold, original menu has developed a devoted fan following since we first opened in Cheyenne, WY, in 1969. When you take a deeper look into our operations, our f...

      Food Restaurants Mexican Taco Burrito Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Any Lab Test Now Franchise
      $113,100+

      Any Lab Tests Now is the nations first retail, direct access lab testing company that offers thousa...

      Any Lab Tests Now is the nations first retail, direct access lab testing company that offers thousands of lab tests in one place. We make it easy for consumers to take control of their health by empowering them to purchase lab tests with affordable,...

      Health Care Medical Medical Testing Franchise Opportunities
           

     

     

    How to Sell my San Mateo Business?

    Are you a San Mateo, CA area small biz owner interested in selling a small business, franchise, service, company, store, shop in San Mateo? Advertise your small business for sale listing to Sell a Small Business Online for a LOW listing fee and No Commissions - Seller Testimonials - If you are a broker or a real estate agent, signup for a multiple listing account to Get Business Broker Leads

    Selling a Business in San Mateo

    If you are a small business owner interested in selling your business by yourself in San Mateo, CA area, then first of all you need to get proper valuation for your business, which either you can do yourself with a software or by using valuation metrics that are available online for most business types and/or hire a professionally qualified local San Mateo business broker or an analyst. Selling a business can be a lot of work and can take a long time - if you do not want to hire a business broker then you need to do additional marketing, tracking and monitoring leads - there is more to it than just listing it on a few websites. This in itself is a process and can take a lot of your time. Selling a business can also be once in a lifetime event for most people and no matter how well versed you are with your business and the process of selling it, one small mistake may lead to a huge loss or a botched deal, it is recommended that you always seek advice from a business professional such as licensed broker, M&A advisor, consultant, small business accountant or a lawyer with regards to verification of finances, drafting contracts and negotiation.

     


     

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