Businesses For Sale in Santa Monica CA Area

Find a Small Business for Sale in Santa Monica CA

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

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

 

Santa Monica Business for Sale Listings

  • Technology
    Biotech Co. Patents & Medical Device 5% Market
    $4,000,000
     Santa Monica California USA

    The Company has proprietary technology that addresses a leading cause of maternal death (76,000) and...

    The Company has proprietary technology that addresses a leading cause of maternal death (76,000) and fetal death (500,000) annually worldwide. 8% of pregnancies in the US and 14% worldwide have diagnoses that would be vastly improved by worldwide com...

    Biotechnology Technology
         
  • 1

  • 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
         
  • Automotive
    powerful-automotive-repair-shop
    $2,225,000
      Oklahoma USA

    Essential Business!This strikingly profitable automotive repair business has been servicing central...

    Essential Business!This strikingly profitable automotive repair business has been servicing central Oklahoma since 1989. The facility is located on a great corner of two major streets in the community. There are 7 automotive bays. An energized entre...

    Auto Auto Repair Automotive
         
  • Construction
    Profitable Home/Business Contractors
    $775,000
      Wyoming USA

    STEADY GROWTH PATTERN FOR THE PAST 3 YEARS!!!! Great opportunity to be the top of the game as this l...

    STEADY GROWTH PATTERN FOR THE PAST 3 YEARS!!!! Great opportunity to be the top of the game as this leading general contracting company has built a solid reputation in its growing community of southeastern Wyoming. Specializing in new housing developm...

    Remodeling Restoration Construction
         
  •  

    California Business Listings

  • 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
         
  • Technology
    30-Year Made-in-USA Air-Filtration Ecommerce Brand
    $250,000
    New
     Los Angeles California USA

    A rare opportunity to acquire a profitable-margin, Made-in-USA consumer air-filtration and odor-cont...

    A rare opportunity to acquire a profitable-margin, Made-in-USA consumer air-filtration and odor-control brand with more than 30 years of operating history and a defensible niche it has held for three decades. This is a real brand with proven products...

    Technology
         
  • 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
         
  • More Listings ...

     

    CA Franchise Opportunities for Sale

    • Franchise Opportunities
      Checkers & Rally's Franchise
      $96,414+

      As one of the countrys most recognized brands, Checkers & Rally's is an industry leader with ov...

      As one of the countrys most recognized brands, Checkers & Rally's is an industry leader with over 30 years of experience and more than 870 restaurants. Our multi-unit franchisees achieve their financial and growth goals faster with us because of...

      Food Restaurants Fast Food Restaurants QSR Restaurants Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Russo's New York Pizzeria Franchise
      $454,350+

      Russo's New York Pizzeria is a 49-location national and international franchisor and a fast casual a...

      Russo's New York Pizzeria is a 49-location national and international franchisor and a fast casual and casual dining brand. Based in Houston, Russos is composed of a mix of corporate and franchised locations. Chef Anthony Russo created his concept f...

      Food Restaurants Pizza 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
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      LaRosa's Pizzerias Franchise
      $850,000+

      LaRosa's is a family-style pizzeria serving over 40 menu items for dine-in, carry-out or delivery. F...

      LaRosa's is a family-style pizzeria serving over 40 menu items for dine-in, carry-out or delivery. For over 60 years, we've demonstrated consistent performance and proven guest appeal. All pick-up and delivery orders are taken in our unique Guest Ser...

      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
      Lennys Grill & Subs Franchise
      $188,216+

      Lennys Grill & Subs is the place to find World Class, authentic Philly Cheesesteaks served hot o...

      Lennys Grill & Subs is the place to find World Class, authentic Philly Cheesesteaks served hot off the grill, delicious deli subs with meats and cheeses sliced about 37 seconds before landing on our made-to-order sandwiches, and fresh sliced vegg...

      Food Restaurants Sub Sandwich 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
      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
      Rusty Taco Franchise
      $512,425+

      Our fast casual franchise serves street-style tacos like youve never seen! Rusty Taco is a distinct...

      Our fast casual franchise serves street-style tacos like youve never seen! Rusty Taco is a distinctive taco franchise that celebrates what we believe: Tacos are the Most Important Meal of the Day! With our business model, youll serve up handmade...

      Food Restaurants Mexican Taco Burrito Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      The UPS Store Franchise
      $58,248+

      Backed by over 35 years of franchise experience, The UPS Store continues to be an industry leader am...

      Backed by over 35 years of franchise experience, The UPS Store continues to be an industry leader among todays most rewarding franchise opportunities with a myriad of accolades and recognitions to prove it. The UPS Store awards like these are a te...

      Business Service Printing Copy Postal Shipping Mailbox Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Franchise
      $224,000+

      Tuffy is seeking qualified candidates to continue our franchise expansion. In 1970, the first Tuffy ...

      Tuffy is seeking qualified candidates to continue our franchise expansion. In 1970, the first Tuffy Muffler shop opened in Detroit, Michigan. Service line up currently includes brakes, shocks, struts, springs, alignment, front-end, oil change, muffle...

      Auto Repair Muffler Oil Lube Tuneup Tire Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Scooter's Coffee Franchise
      $350,000+

      The Scooter's Coffee brand promise, often recited to franchisees, customers and employees is: "Amazi...

      The Scooter's Coffee brand promise, often recited to franchisees, customers and employees is: "Amazing People, Amazing Drinks...Amazingly Fast! It reflects a steady commitment to providing an unforgettable experience to loyal and new customers. Fou...

      Food Restaurants Coffee 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
      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
      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
           

     

     

    How to Sell my Santa Monica Business?

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

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