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

  • 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
         
  • 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
         
  • 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
         
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  • Home Improvement
    Established Home Improvement Company
    $840,000
     Saint Louis Missouri USA

    Established family run home improvement business located in one of the top 5 fastest growing markets...

    Established family run home improvement business located in one of the top 5 fastest growing markets in the US. Excellent reputation (verifiable on social media) with many home builder and other referral partners. Small and efficient crews producing ...

    Retail Service Specialty Home Improvement
         
  • Beauty-Fitness
    Elegant-Full-Service Salon and Spa
    $195,000
      North Dakota USA

    This is a successful opportunity for an incoming new owner to own a popular and profitable salon and...

    This is a successful opportunity for an incoming new owner to own a popular and profitable salon and spa in a welcoming community in southern North Dakota. This highly regarded and successful business has constructed a solid foundation for further gr...

    Day Spas Beauty & Fitness
         
  • Food
    Uniquely Themed Restaurant For Sale
    $395,000
      Iowa USA

    Established Eatery and Tavern with Exceptional Reputation for sale in northeastern Iowa! Step into o...

    Established Eatery and Tavern with Exceptional Reputation for sale in northeastern Iowa! Step into ownership of a thriving, eatery and tavern that has been serving Northeastern Iowa since 2012. This eatery and tavern are more than just a dining desti...

    Restaurant Bars Family Restaurants Specialty Restaurants Food
         
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    California Business Listings

  • 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
    Special-Needs Family Care Coordination SaaS
    $5,000,000
    New
     Los Angeles California USA

    Our client operates a secure digital platform for families raising children with disabilities, neuro...

    Our client operates a secure digital platform for families raising children with disabilities, neurodivergence, chronic medical conditions and complex educational needs. Families use it to organize medical records, evaluations, individualized educati...

    Technology
         
  • 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
         
  • Financial
    Established B2B Advisory & Professional Servic
    $1
    New
     Los Angeles California USA

    The Company is a U.S.-based B2B professional services business providing analytical, strategic, and ...

    The Company is a U.S.-based B2B professional services business providing analytical, strategic, and financial advisory support to corporate and institutional clients. Assignments can include financial analysis, valuation support, strategic planning, ...

    Financial
         
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    CA Franchise Opportunities for Sale

    • Franchise Opportunities
      Fazoli's Franchise
      $700,000+

      Fazoli's is an elevated Quick Service Restaurant concept, offering a menu of traditional Italian din...

      Fazoli's is an elevated Quick Service Restaurant concept, offering a menu of traditional Italian dining favorites, highlighted by our mouth-watering, garlic breadsticks, in an enhanced service environment. With over 200 restaurants, Fazoli's has esta...

      Food Restaurants QSR Restaurants Fast Food Restaurants Italian Restaurants Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Sirius Day Spa Franchise
      $477,950+

      Sirius Day Spa is a national day spa franchise that provides luxury spa services at an affordable pr...

      Sirius Day Spa is a national day spa franchise that provides luxury spa services at an affordable price. At Sirius Day Spa our goal is simple - provide all of those luxurious spa services that everyone desires, under one roof, in convenient locations...

      Fitness Day Spa 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
      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
      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
      Express Employment Franchise

      The staffing industry generated more than $150 billion in North America alone in 2017. Average annua...

      The staffing industry generated more than $150 billion in North America alone in 2017. Average annual sales for Express offices in Canada open more than two years is $3.6 million.* Plus, as an Express franchise owner, you control your life with flexi...

      Business Service Employment Staffing Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Circle K Franchise
      $211,450+

      Circle K offers business operators and entrepreneurs the opportunity to work with a franchisor who n...

      Circle K offers business operators and entrepreneurs the opportunity to work with a franchisor who not only helps grow new ventures, but offers the flexibility to tailor individual stores to the customers they serve. Whether establishing new location...

      Retail Convenience Stores Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Newk's Eatery Franchise

      Ranked by Technomic 2018 Consumers' Choice as the "Best Overall Fast Casual", Newk's Eatery is leadi...

      Ranked by Technomic 2018 Consumers' Choice as the "Best Overall Fast Casual", Newk's Eatery is leading the next generation of fast casual with our culinary driven menu prepared in open view kitchens. Our franchise partners have multiple revenue oppor...

      Food Restaurants Fast Casual Restaurants 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
      Jersey Mike's Franchise
      $178,523+

      Jersey Mike's, a fast-casual sub sandwich franchise with more than 1,500 locations open nationwide, ...

      Jersey Mike's, a fast-casual sub sandwich franchise with more than 1,500 locations open nationwide, believes that making a sub sandwich and making a difference can be one and the same. Jersey Mike's offers a Sub Above, serving authentic fresh sliced ...

      Food Restaurants Sandwich Sub Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Ben & Jerry’s Franchise
      $107,685+

      Ben & Jerrys scoop shops are designed to deliver the ultimate, immersive Ben & Jerry's expe...

      Ben & Jerrys scoop shops are designed to deliver the ultimate, immersive Ben & Jerry's experience to fans and first-timers alike. They're whimsical, welcoming places where families and friends can enjoy their favorite treats and fans can dee...

      Food Restaurants Ice Cream 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
      Homevestors Franchise
      $54,000+

      Homevestors specializes in purchasing houses that are undervalued and selling these houses at a prof...

      Homevestors specializes in purchasing houses that are undervalued and selling these houses at a profit. With a new work-from-home option, and access to many support programs, including financing for the purchase and rehab of houses, HomeVestors provi...

      Real Estate Income Properties Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Tropical Smoothie Cafe Franchise
      $222,095+

      Tropical Smoothie Cafe Franchise offers real-fruit smoothies, bowls, flatbreads, wraps, and sandwich...

      Tropical Smoothie Cafe Franchise offers real-fruit smoothies, bowls, flatbreads, wraps, and sandwiches, including our pressed sandwiches. Our mission is to inspire a healthier lifestyle by serving amazing smoothies and food with a bit of tropical fun...

      Food Restaurants Juice Smoothie Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Boulder Designs Franchise
      $79,950+

      The Boulder Designs franchise business gives you the opportunity to design and sell decorative bould...

      The Boulder Designs franchise business gives you the opportunity to design and sell decorative boulders to customers from many sectors. Your customer base includes residential, commercial businesses, farms and ranches, high schools, non-profits, golf...

      Construction Home Improvement 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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