Businesses For Sale in Santa Cruz CA Area

Find a Small Business for Sale in Santa Cruz CA

If you are looking to start a new business in the Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz

Many potential business buyers search online for a Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz CA area business broker can be beneficial contrary to what some buyers tend to think. Find Santa Cruz 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

  • Technology
    Patent Pending Consumer Commerce App
    $500,000
    New
     Los Angeles California USA

    This is a fully developed, patent-pending consumer commerce and business discovery platform. Native ...

    This is a fully developed, patent-pending consumer commerce and business discovery platform. Native iOS and Android applications have already cleared the approval process and are published to both the Apple App Store and Google Play. The technology, ...

    Technology
         
  • Financial
    Well-Established South Bay Mercury & P&C B
    $1,800,000
     Torrance California USA

    This South Bay-based Mercury and Independent Property & Casualty book of business has provided c...

    This South Bay-based Mercury and Independent Property & Casualty book of business has provided comprehensive coverage of its communitys evolving needs for nearly 30 years. Thanks to long-standing relationships with top carriers such as Mercury, ...

    Financial
         
  • Health Care
    Patented At-Home Vision Testing Platform
     San Jose California USA

    A rare opportunity to acquire the only fully built, clinically validated, FDA-registered at-home vis...

    A rare opportunity to acquire the only fully built, clinically validated, FDA-registered at-home vision diagnostics platform shipping at scale. A 29-patent portfolio pairs with proprietary, MIT-licensed optical technology and a HIPAA-compliant telehe...

    Health Care
         
  • Technology
    AI Luxury-Resort Concierge & Parking Platform
    $1,000,000
     Los Angeles California USA

    A rare opportunity to acquire a fully built, AI-driven guest-engagement and VIP-parking marketplace ...

    A rare opportunity to acquire a fully built, AI-driven guest-engagement and VIP-parking marketplace purpose-built for luxury destination resorts, ski resorts, casinos, and exclusive venues. The platform turns anonymous foot and garage traffic into id...

    Technology
         
  • Health Care
    In-Home Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy Provider
    $3,800,000
     San Diego California USA

    A leading provider of in-home early intervention and ABA services, the Company delivers individualiz...

    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 developmental milestones across communication, motor, cognitiv...

    Health Care
         
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    CA Franchise Opportunities for Sale

    • Franchise Opportunities
      Schlotzsky's Franchise
      $503,814+

      Schlotzsky's combines the bold variety of a food truck park with the come-as-you-are atmosphere of A...

      Schlotzsky's combines the bold variety of a food truck park with the come-as-you-are atmosphere of Austin, Texas. The bread is baked fresh from scratch every morning. Schlotzsky's keeps flavors fresh and vibes chill for a unique destination that stri...

      Food Restaurants Deli Sub Sandwich Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      City Wide Franchise
      $197,150+

      City Wide is the largest management company in the building maintenance industry, facilitating janit...

      City Wide is the largest management company in the building maintenance industry, facilitating janitorial and more than 20 additional maintenance services for every client. City Wide typically deals with clients who are frustrated with managing multi...

      Cleaning Janitorial Office Cleaning Commercial Cleaning Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      McAlister's Deli Franchise

      For more than 30 years, McAlister's Deli has been a place where everyone feels welcome. McAlister's ...

      For more than 30 years, McAlister's Deli has been a place where everyone feels welcome. McAlister's Deli proudly offers real, handcrafted food made from fresh, wholesome ingredients. Every sandwich, salad, and spud is made special by the crew with ge...

      Food Restaurants Delis Sub Sandwich Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Cinnabon Franchise

      For more than 30 years, consumers have flocked to Cinnabon Bakeries to satisfy that one-of-a-kind cr...

      For more than 30 years, consumers have flocked to Cinnabon Bakeries to satisfy that one-of-a-kind craving for our cinnamon treats. From the original Bakery opened in 1985, the Cinnabon experience has grown to meet consumer demand. Not only have Baker...

      Food Restaurants Coffee Bakeries Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Elements Massage Franchise
      $222,350+

      At Elements Massage our franchisees benefit from the established and well-developed operating syste...

      At Elements Massage our franchisees benefit from the established and well-developed operating systems, ongoing training and innovation, comprehensive marketing support, strong vendor programs and a dedicated staff ready to support with individual ne...

      Fitness Massage Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      TacoTime Franchise
      $396,150+

      TacoTime has grown into a beloved treasure with a wildly enthusiastic customer base since our first ...

      TacoTime has grown into a beloved treasure with a wildly enthusiastic customer base since our first location opened in Eugene, Oregon, in 1960. Now with nearly 300 locations in the Pacific Northwest and Canada, our secret is serving up Mexican food m...

      Food Restaurants Mexican Taco Burrito Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Amramp Franchise
      $140,000+

      Amramp franchise owners enjoy a rewarding career improving the quality of life for people with mobil...

      Amramp franchise owners enjoy a rewarding career improving the quality of life for people with mobility challenges in their home setting. Seniors are the largest & fastest growing segment of the population. Sell and rent wheelchair ramps & ot...

      Mobility Special Needs Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Papa Murphy's Franchise
      $279,070+

      Papa Murphy's is the largest Take 'N' Bake Pizza chain in the United States with over 1,500 stores i...

      Papa Murphy's is the largest Take 'N' Bake Pizza chain in the United States with over 1,500 stores in 38 states. Since 1982 we've offered a great value and a superior pizza to our customers and a simple focused concept for our franchisees. Papa Murph...

      Food Restaurants Pizza Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Bojangles' Franchise
      $385,500+

      Bojangles, Inc. is a highly differentiated and growing restaurant operator and franchisor dedicated...

      Bojangles, Inc. is a highly differentiated and growing restaurant operator and franchisor dedicated to serving customers high-quality, craveable food made from our Southern recipes, including breakfast served All Day, Every Day. Founded in 1977 in C...

      Food QSR Restaurants Restaurants Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      LunchboxWax Franchise
      $350,000+

      LunchboxWax is a boutique speed-waxing franchise catering to guests who are mindful about the busine...

      LunchboxWax is a boutique speed-waxing franchise catering to guests who are mindful about the businesses and people they choose for personal services. We are a fast-growing, progressive movement in search of high caliber leaders capable of building a...

      Food Sandwich Restaurants Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Ground Round Grill & Bar Franchise

      Ground Round Grill and Bar is a known Casual Dining brand since 1969, offering a two room concept f...

      Ground Round Grill and Bar is a known Casual Dining brand since 1969, offering a two room concept for families or adults meeting friends or watching the game. Since 2004, our brand is owned by our franchisees and offers a unique franchise model, whe...

      Food Restaurants Bars Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Fast-Fix Jewelry and Watch Repairs Franchise

      Fast-Fix Jewelry and Watch Repairs is the world's largest, most trusted choice for jewelry and watch...

      Fast-Fix Jewelry and Watch Repairs is the world's largest, most trusted choice for jewelry and watch repair services, custom jewelry design, engraving, eyeglass frame and smartphone repairs (services vary by location). Franchising since 1987, with ov...

      Jewelry Stores Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      9Round Fitness Franchise
      $91,600+

      At 9Round, we offer a kickboxing-themed fitness program that incorporates functional, interval, card...

      At 9Round, we offer a kickboxing-themed fitness program that incorporates functional, interval, cardiovascular, and circuit training regimens. The programs consist of a proprietary system of nine challenging workout stations developed by a profession...

      Fitness Fitness Centers Gyms Health Clubs Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Jani-King Franchise
      $255,000+

      Jani-King is the world's largest commercial cleaning franchise company with more than 12,000 franchi...

      Jani-King is the world's largest commercial cleaning franchise company with more than 12,000 franchisees serving tens of thousands of customers. Through a globa... l network of more than 120 regional support offices worldwide, Jani-King offers superi...

      Cleaning Janitorial Office Cleaning Commercial Cleaning Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Fastsigns Franchise
      $193,548+

      The largest sign franchise in North America, the independently owned and operated FASTSIGNS centers ...

      The largest sign franchise in North America, the independently owned and operated FASTSIGNS centers provide comprehensive visual communications solutions to help customers of all sizes across all industries meet their business objectives and incr...

      Business Service Retail Sign Shops Franchise Opportunities
           

     

     

    How to Sell my Santa Cruz Business?

    Are you a Santa Cruz, CA area small biz owner interested in selling a small business, franchise, service, company, store, shop in Santa Cruz? 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 Santa Cruz

    If you are a small business owner interested in selling your business by yourself in Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz 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.

     


     

    Disclaimer: Santa Cruz, CA area business for sale listings and other California small business opportunities advertised on this page are classified ads listed by a local small biz owner or by a Santa Cruz, CA business broker. The site has not verified the information in listings and is not responsible for the validity of information, pricing or for any inaccuracies. By using this website or the advertiser contact form, you agree to assume the responsibility for verification of information and for further communication with the advertiser or for any transactions you may conduct with them - the site is not involved with any transactions.