Businesses For Sale in San Diego CA Area

Find a Small Business for Sale in San Diego CA

If you are looking to start a new business in the San Diego 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 Diego 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 Diego

Many potential business buyers search online for a San Diego 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 Diego CA area business broker can be beneficial contrary to what some buyers tend to think. Find San Diego business for sale opportunities below listed by for sale by a small biz owner or by California business brokers.

 

San Diego Business for Sale 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
         
  • 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
         
  • Media-Entertainment
    Profitable 25 Year Press Release Newswire Brand
    $800,000
    New
     San Diego California USA

    Businesses for Sale Media-Entertainment

    Businesses for Sale Media-Entertainment

    Media & Entertainment
         
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  • Restaurant-Bar
    Highly Visible Profitable Resale Restaurant Franch
    $2,900,000
     Miami Florida USA

    This is your opportunity to own a HIGHLY PROFITABLE and well established classic franchise restauran...

    This is your opportunity to own a HIGHLY PROFITABLE and well established classic franchise restaurant. Highly visible, Fast Casual dining experience. This is a re-sale franchise with 2 ideally located units selling as a package. This successful fra...

    Fast Casual Restaurants Restaurant & Bar
         
  • Beauty-Fitness
    Esthetician Business-Tucson
    $19,800⇩
     Tucson Arizona USA

    This long running esthetician business is located in a unique salon suite inside a historic building...

    This long running esthetician business is located in a unique salon suite inside a historic building in Tucson. Seller is willing to help train and transition for a month. A long list of clients and equipment is included. Businesses For Sale Hair-Bea...

    Day Spas Laser Hair Removal Waxing Beauty & Fitness
         
  • General Service
    High-Quality Multi-Service Dry Cleaners
    $49,800
     Kansas City Missouri USA

    This high-quality multi-service dry cleaners is in its 20th year of operation at the same location. ...

    This high-quality multi-service dry cleaners is in its 20th year of operation at the same location. It has a strong, repeat customer base along with commercial accounts and pick-updelivery services. Services include dry cleaning, press only, launderp...

    Dry Cleaning General Service
         
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    California Business Listings

  • 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
         
  • Media-Entertainment
    Profitable 25 Year Press Release Newswire Brand
    $800,000
    New
     San Diego California USA

    Businesses for Sale Media-Entertainment

    Businesses for Sale Media-Entertainment

    Media & Entertainment
         
  • 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
      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
      Naf-Naf Middle Eastern Grill Franchise
      $563,500+

      Naf Naf is the premium destination for fresh, authentic Middle Eastern food. Oven baked pitas, hand ...

      Naf Naf is the premium destination for fresh, authentic Middle Eastern food. Oven baked pitas, hand cut salads and freshly prepared sauces all serve as an accompaniment to award-winning shawarma and falafel. Naf Naf has received industry acclaim, bei...

      Food Fast Casual Restaurants Restaurants Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Mr Brews Taphouse Franchise

      Mr Brews Taphouse Restaurants are restaurants featuring a variety of craft beer selections and high-...

      Mr Brews Taphouse Restaurants are restaurants featuring a variety of craft beer selections and high-quality hamburgers served on bakery fresh buns along with other food and beverage products in a distinctive, casual and family-friendly atmosphere.

      Food Restaurants Bars 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
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Dental Fix RX Franchise

      Dental Fix combines centralized technological and account management services with a unique national...

      Dental Fix combines centralized technological and account management services with a unique national network of locally owned and operated industry professionals. Each professional is equipped with state-of-the-art mobile service centers. We delive...

      Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Subway Franchise
      $150,050+

      Subway is a powerful brand with an army of dedicated franchise owners, millions of loyal customers t...

      Subway is a powerful brand with an army of dedicated franchise owners, millions of loyal customers to whom we serve 7 million sandwiches every day, and the resources and plan to build an exciting future. Three core values are the foundation of our su...

      Food Restaurants Sandwich Sub 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
      Hungry Howie's Pizza Franchise
      $100,000+

      At Hungry Howie's Pizza we serve great flavored crust pizza at an amazing value. The home of the Ori...

      At Hungry Howie's Pizza we serve great flavored crust pizza at an amazing value. The home of the Original Flavored Crust pizza was born in 1973 in Taylor, Michigan. You need a distinct point of difference in todays marketplace. Look no further than ...

      Food Restaurants Pizza 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
      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
      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
      Fitness Together Franchise
      $147,000+

      Fitness Together is not another gym franchise. We are a private personal training studio that offers...

      Fitness Together is not another gym franchise. We are a private personal training studio that offers every client a personalized workout experience based on their goals. Our certified trainers provide the accountability, motivation, guidance and supp...

      Fitness Fitness Centers Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Huddle House Restaurants Franchise
      $519,935+

      Huddle House is an iconic family dining restaurant known for all-day breakfast and serving Any Meal...

      Huddle House is an iconic family dining restaurant known for all-day breakfast and serving Any Meal, Any Time. Founded in 1964, Huddle House restaurants have become icons in the communities we serve throughout the country by bringing friends and fa...

      Food Restaurants Family Fast Casual Restaurants Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Restoration 1 Franchise
      $77,950+

      Restoration 1 is a low-cost opportunity with a proven, recession-resistant business model that is ea...

      Restoration 1 is a low-cost opportunity with a proven, recession-resistant business model that is easy to scale and easy to own. Restoration 1 franchise is the fastest growing restoration franchise in the nation offering fire, water, and mold damage ...

      Remodeling Restoration Home Improvement Maintenance Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Miami Grill Franchise

      Developed by the owners of Miami Subs and key equity partner, Armando Christian Pitbull Perez, Sou...

      Developed by the owners of Miami Subs and key equity partner, Armando Christian Pitbull Perez, South Florida-based Miami Grill is the hottest fast casual concept to hit the market. Miami Grill and its Everything Goes concept embody the taste and ...

      Food Restaurants Bars Franchise Opportunities
           

     

     

    How to Sell my San Diego Business?

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    Selling a Business in San Diego

    If you are a small business owner interested in selling your business by yourself in San Diego, 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 Diego 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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