San Diego County, CA

Businesses in San Diego County, CA For Sale

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Popular Self-Serve Frozen Yogurt Shop – Profitable & Well-Established

San Diego, CA

Popular Self-Serve Frozen Yogurt Shop – Profitable & Well-Established Asking Price: $220,000 Annual Sales: Approx. $400,000 SDE: Approx. $122,000 Lease: Month-to-month at $2,500 (buyer to negotiate...

$220,000

$220,000

Cash Flow: $122,000

Trusted Graphics Provider for Newsrooms & Broadcast Media

San Diego County, CA

This media licensing company delivers high-quality graphics and digital tools to hundreds of television affiliates across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Its services are trusted by broadcasters for...

$4,095,000

$4,095,000

Cash Flow: $705,000

Two Established Oceanside & Carlsbad Salons

San Diego County, CA

This rare opportunity features two established salons operating under one corporate entity in desirable coastal North County. Owned by the same family since 1995, the business has maintained a strong...

$249,000

$249,000

Cash Flow: $80,971

Great Location, Full-Service Jewelry Business For Sale San Diego Count

San Diego County, CA

Step into a thriving full-service jewelry store with a loyal customer base and steady year-round traffic. Located in a growing community, this turnkey opportunity is perfect for a new owner ready to...

$249,000

$249,000

Cash Flow: $201,414

Profitable 7-Eleven Franchise with $259k Verifiable Cash Flow

San Diego, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a highly profitable and turnkey 7-Eleven franchise in a prime San Diego neighborhood. With $1.74M in 2024 revenue and a verifiable Seller's Discretionary Earnings...

$378,000

$378,000

Cash Flow: $259,292

Profitable Beach Area Restaurant

Solana Beach, CA

Established/profitable restaurant/tap room located blocks from Fletcher Cove Beach. 1,700+ sq ft, full restaurant permit, beer/wine license. Currently configured as a Sushi Restaurant but it can be...

$185,000

$185,000

EBITDA: $100,000

Profitable Beauty Franchise $437k Annual Sales

San Diego County, CA

Turnkey Beauty & Wellness Studio in Chula Vista – $437K Annual Gross Revenue Thriving beauty and wellness business located in Chula Vista, CA, generating strong recurring revenue through membership...

$220,000

$220,000

Cash Flow: $61,059

Profitable, Turnkey Dry Cleaning Business with Low Overhead

San Diego County, CA

This Dry Cleaners is a well-established, profitable dry cleaning business located in the highly desirable area of San Diego. Known for its exceptional customer service, consistent quality, and strong...

$625,000

$625,000

Cash Flow: $259,354

North County San Diego Deli & Catering Business for Sale

San Diego County, CA

Discover an established and reputable deli and catering business located in North San Diego County. This family-owned operation has been proudly serving the community since 2006, offering a diverse...

$179,000

$179,000

Cash Flow: $103,704

Hair Salon For Sale San Diego County

San Diego County, CA

Established in 2019, this stunning salon on busy 5th Ave. offers a prime location with exceptional walk-in traffic. The space features 9 stylist stations, 2 shampoo bowls, a welcoming front desk, a...

$59,000

$59,000

Specialized Technical Service Business | Buyer-Friendly Deal

San Diego County, CA

This established technical service company provides hardware configuration and logistics support to a Fortune 500 client in the commercial security industry. The business receives servers from a major...

$405,000

$405,000

Cash Flow: $135,456

Alforon Mediterranean / Lebanese Cuisine For Sale

San Diego, CA

Since 2009, Alforon has stood as San Diego's premier authentic Lebanese dining destination—a rare gem that has captured both hearts and palates. This isn't just another restaurant for sale; it's an...

$550,000

$550,000

Cash Flow: $300,000

A Passive Toy Vending Machine That Makes $54,000/Year in the U.S.?!

$30,000 - San Diego, CA

$30,000

San Diego, CA

Visa & Passport Expediting – Repeat Corporate Clients – Seller Fin.

San Diego, CA

Business Description This business is a long-established visa and passport expediting company that serves both individual and corporate clients across the U.S. The business handles all aspects of visa...

$395,000

$395,000

Cash Flow: $120,587

Long-Established Dry-Cleanin Business in High-Traffic Center

Oceanside, CA

This well-established dry-cleaning business has proudly served its community for over 20 years. Located in a busy shopping center anchored by major retailers, the business benefits from excellent...

$59,000

$59,000

Cash Flow: $60,000

Aaron Pfeffer

First Choice Business Brokers LA

Serving San Diego County, CA

First Choice Business Brokers is one of the largest business sales organizations in the U.S., listing over $12 Billion in businesses for sale since our foundation in 1994. First Choice Business Brokers specializes in business sales across all industries with transaction sizes from approximately $50,000 to $50 million. First Choice Business Brokers assists business owners in selling their businesses by locating and matching them with a buyer and managing the entire sales process. Additionally, we also work with business buyers to find the right business that meets their purchase criteria. With several offices located throughout the U.S., we have sold thousands of businesses, of all types, confidentially and efficiently through our vast buyer networks.

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Established & Much Loved Pet Sitting Service!

San Diego, CA

PET LOVERS ONLY! Can you think of anything better than working with pets every day? Neither can I. Dogs, cats, birds, fish, iguanas & more. Every Day is a new experience. Well established Home Based...

$79,900

$79,900

Thriving Cage-Free Dog Daycare & Boarding with Recurring Revenue

San Diego, CA

Located in North County San Diego, this established business offers cage-free boarding and wellness-focused daycare in a nurturing, nature-rich setting. Dogs can play, swim, explore, and rest under...

$199,999

$199,999

Rancho Santa Fe Pool Service Route for Sale

San Diego County, CA

Premium accounts with all customers having been hand groomed and picked by a long time successful owner. Very profitable route with $150 filter cleans in place and common extra billings for phosphate...

$56,250

$56,250

Cash Flow: $47,500

Profitable Fast Casual Restaurant for Sale-Fully Absentee

National City, CA

This profitable fast casual Korean restaurant is located in a bustling food court in one of San Diego county's most prominent malls. Run by a fully absentee owner, this location runs itself and is...

$149,000

$149,000

Lucrative, Charming Café - North County SD

Carlsbad, CA

Discover the opportunity to own a beloved, long-standing café and deli in the vibrant heart of Carlsbad. This established eatery has earned a loyal following thanks to its welcoming atmosphere,...

$129,000

$129,000

Cash Flow: $79,066

Home Decor, Memorial - Wood based Manufacturing and E-commerce

Vista, CA

Established in 2017, this business manufactures and sells personalized wood based products via Etsy, Amazon HandMade and its own website. The factory has a working woodshop, multiple laser machines,...

$150,000

$150,000

Established Ocean Beach Restaurant & Bar | Type 47 License | SBA Preap

Ocean Beach, CA

For over three decades, this restaurant has been a cornerstone of the Ocean Beach community—serving up authentic, high-quality dishes made from treasured family recipes. Known for its welcoming...

$1,999,000

$1,999,000

Cash Flow: $448,271

Profitable Hands-Free Vending Biz: $1500-$3000pm NET Passive Income

$30,000 - San Diego County, CA

$30,000

San Diego County, CA

Established Café & Bakery Franchise with Strong Sales Growth

San Diego, CA

Here’s a rare chance to acquire a well-established café and bakery franchise that has proudly served the San Marcos community for over 20 years. Located in a high-traffic retail center near a major...

$399,000

$399,000

Cash Flow: $192,114

Established San Diego County Janitorial Cleaning Company

Carlsbad, CA

Business Sale Overview - Business Type: Commercial Janitorial Cleaning Service Established: 2022 (3 years in operation) Location: San Diego County, California Operations Staffing: 10 total employees...

$380,000

$380,000

Cash Flow: $356,204

Juice & Smoothie Franchise in North County San Diego County

San Diego, CA

Incredible opportunity to own a well-established juice and smoothie franchise in beautiful North County San Diego. This popular concept is part of one of the fastest-growing franchise networks in the...

$249,999

$249,999

Sweet Opportunity Next to Major Movie Theater – Candy & Dessert Shop

Escondido, CA

favorite for both kids and adults looking to indulge their sweet tooth. Known for its nostalgic mix-and-match candy selection and playful candy-toy combos, the shop has evolved with the times—now...

$29,000

$29,000

Franchise Shipping, Printing, Mailbox and More Store

San Diego, CA

Established franchise mail, pack and ship center with stable and increasing revenue. Selling my the franchise rights for a location in the state of California. Excellent opportunity for an...

$35,000

$35,000

Full service Italian Restaurant with Beer & Wine

San Diego County, CA

Established in 1975 at the same location, and run by the same owner, this restaurant is a neighborhood destination. With a Homey Italian menu and a homey atmosphere, it makes clients feel at home...

$225,000

$225,000

Cash Flow: $130,000

Owner Operator San Diego Home Cleaning Business

San Diego, CA

HS Listing ID-67880 Asking price- $99,000 2024 Gross - 50k 2024 Net after expenses - 41k Business highlights: Repeat client: weekly, biweekly, monthly Been in business since January 2021 Home based...

$99,000

$99,000

Cash Flow: $41,000

Top Rated San Diego HVAC Business for Sale

San Diego, CA

Incredible opportunity to acquire one of San Diego's top rated HVAC companies! Seller financing options available for qualified buyer! This highly profitable HVAC business has been serving all of San...

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

Vending Machines - Latest Tech - Passive & Great Margins

San Diego, CA

Booming – Semi-Passive – Healthy Snacks & Drinks Vending Machines Business Covering the Greater San Diego area. Runs on a flexible part-time schedule, great margins, and scalable. Each machine...

$170,000

$170,000

Cash Flow: $186,000

Farmers Insurance Agency – Oceanside, CA

$2,100,000 - Carlsbad, CA

$2,100,000

Carlsbad, CA

High-Margin Pressure & Roof Washing Business – $130K SDE | 5-Star Yelp

Coronado, CA

High-Margin Pressure & Roof Washing Business – $130K SDE | 5-Star Yelp | Priced at Attractive Multiple Location: San Diego County, CA Asking Price: $150,000 Cash Flow (SDE): $130,254 (solopreneur...

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $130,000

Two Smoke Shops For Sale San Diego County

San Diego County, CA

Two established smoke shops in high-traffic locations with a loyal customer base. These locations are being sold together, so all financial data presented are the two locations added together....

$395,000

$395,000

Cash Flow: $433,909

San Diego Highly Profitable, well-established Restaurant -Culinary Gem

San Diego, CA

A Profitable Culinary Gem: SBA Pre-Approved for 90% Financing RRC#: 5105 Asking Price: Offered at $950,000 Location: San Diego County Annual Revenue: $1,500,000 Annual Cash Flow: $380,000 Monthly...

$950,000

$950,000

Cash Flow: $380,000

Coaching Kids Tennis After-School Business SD County Price Reduced

San Diego County, CA

Established in 2013, this home-based business partners with local schools to provide structured tennis instruction for kids, primarily from five (5) to twelve (12) years old, after school, at the...

$159,000

$159,000

Cash Flow: $63,337

Luxury Mobile Grooming Service with Mercedes Sprinter Van

San Diego, CA

SBA Pre-Approved! Amazing opportunity to acquire a profitable, all-inclusive mobile pet grooming business serving San Diego County. With over 300 loyal clients and services booked months in advance,...

$249,999

$249,999

Cash Flow: $105,143

Eco-Friendly Promotional Printing Business SD County Price Reduced

San Diego County, CA

Founded with a passion for reducing single-use plastics, this business produces affordable, reusable cups with UV-protected, full-color promotional printing. The products are widely used by...

$49,000

$49,000

Compounding Pharmacy inside Large Medical Center [Sterile/Non Sterile]

San Diego, CA

ESTABLISHED COMPOUNDING PHARMACY - SAN DIEGO MEDICAL CENTER LOCATION This well-established retail and compounding pharmacy, operating since 1984, presents an exceptional acquisition opportunity within...

$295,950

$295,950

Cash Flow: $80,659

Joe Saad

Joe Saad Buiness Broker

Serving San Diego County, CA

In business since 1987 serving San Diego County: specializing in small to medium size businesses.

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Cutting Edge Franchise Studio in Affluent San Diego Suburb

Encinitas, CA

CUTTING EDGE FRANCHISE STUDIO IN AFFLUENT SAN DIEGO SUBURB This boutique fitness studio represents an exceptional opportunity in the thriving Encinitas, California market. Established in 2024, this...

$250,000

$250,000

10 YR Cell Phone Repair, Low Overhead

San Diego County, CA

10 Years established phone repair, very low overhead, owner operated, easy to run. Lots of room for growth we don't utilize: Sell used phones Repair Apple Watch Repair Laptops/Desktops and Consoles...

$49,000

$49,000

Cash Flow: $75,000

Kegerator Vending Machine Hardware and Software Business for Sale

$7,500,000 - San Diego, CA

$7,500,000

San Diego, CA

San Diego Clinical Lab, 2.4M Gross, 1M Net, Good Contracts

San Diego, CA

Manhattan Biz – Business Investment is pleased to present the opportunity to acquire a profitable, full-service high-complexity clinical laboratory located in San Diego, California. • Established:...

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

Cash Flow: $1,100,000

Established Independent Contractor Network

San Diego County, CA

Since the Company was founded 35 years ago, it has invested in building out an independent contractor network and associated technology platform that are now well established and continue to generate...

Not Disclosed

EBITDA: $456,000

Not Disclosed

EBITDA: $456,000

Profitable boba shop for sale

Escondido, CA

Great investment opportunity to own a well-established bubble tea shop in a busy, high-traffic shopping center. This shop boasts a strong base of loyal customers, consistent traffic, and excellent...

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $50,000

San Diego Based Vending Route - Great CashFlow!

San Diego County, CA

Listing Details: - Location: San Diego, CA - Machine Type: Vendo / AP - Age of Machines: Refurbished - Established: 2021 -Restocking: In-house For sale: A profitable Vending route consisting of...

$31,999

$31,999

Cash Flow: $14,000

Profitable North County Guitar Retail Store

San Diego County, CA

Landmark Guitar Store in North County, San Diego, California. Established guitar store being sold by original owner. Owner is Retiring. Regular clientele for many years. Located on Coast Hwy, guitar...

$125,000

$125,000

Cash Flow: $39,000

18 FedEx Ground Routes - Oceanside, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing

Oceanside, CA

Asking Price: $750,000 in outright cash, plus $500,000 in estimated possible vehicle financing, plus $750,000 in seller financing (Total Purchase Price: $2,000,000). FedEx Ground Routes for Sale:...

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

Cash Flow: $634,419

Coffee Shop-cheap rent-$2560-good sales-bring your offer!!

San Diego County, CA

Imagine yourself as the owner of this thriving coffee café in San Diego County – a turnkey opportunity that's already winning hearts and generating solid profits. You'll step into a beautifully...

$179,999

$179,999

Established Business Broker Franchise – Southern California

San Diego County, CA

Serial Entrepreneur? This could be your ideal business. Backed by a 25 year + established national franchise, you’ll have access to training, systems, marketing, and support from day one. Operate...

$54,000

$54,000

12 FedEx Ground Routes - Oceanside, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing

Oceanside, CA

Asking Price: $1,025,000 in outright cash, plus $475,000 in estimated possible vehicle financing, plus $250,000 in seller financing (Total Purchase Price: $1,750,000). FedEx Ground Routes for Sale:...

$1,750,000

$1,750,000

Cash Flow: $677,526

CAR WASHES (2) La Jolla, Coronado-Business only, Spectacular locations

La Jolla, CA

CAR WASHES FOR SALE (TWO) - Operating businesses only. These are 2 fabulous cash generating car washes. One is in La Jolla, California. The other car wash is in a monopoly position in Coronado...

$590,000

$590,000

Garage Door Installation Maintenance & Repair Service

San Diego County, CA

This decades old company provides residential , commercial and Industrial garage door installation , repair & maintenance services for homeowners , HOA building owners , property managers, architects,...

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Cash Flow: $475,858

Buy or Sell a Business in San Diego County, CA

San Diego County is a large market for business owners looking to sell their businesses. With a diverse economy and strong business culture, it is no surprise that many entrepreneurs are interested in buying a business in this area.

Market Snapshot

The following information was derived from an analysis of businesses for sale in San Diego County. Keep in mind this is a dynamic market, so the numbers will fluctuate. These statistics are meant to provide a general overview of the market and should not be used as absolute indicators.

Median Asking Price  

  $250,000

Median Reported Revenue  

  $574,234

Median Reported Earnings  

  $144,155

Profit Margin  

  25%

Earnings Multiple (Asking)  

  1.7

Revenue Multiple (Asking)  

  0.4

How many businesses are for sale in San Diego County, CA?

Currently, there are over 400 businesses available for purchase in San Diego County, CA. This number reflects a dynamic market that offers a wide range of opportunities for prospective buyers.

What cities have most businesses listed for sale?

The top cities with the most businesses listed for sale in San Diego County are San Diego, Chula Vista, Escondido, Oceanside, Carlsbad, and Chula Vista. Each of these cities has a diverse business landscape, providing various options for buyers in different industries.

What types of businesses are for sale?

The market is rich with diversity, spanning various sectors. The most listed business categories include:

What is the average asking price for businesses in San Diego County, CA?

The median asking price for businesses currently listed in San Diego County is $250,000. This figure gives potential buyers an indication of market entry points for ownership transactions in the region.

What is the average revenue of these businesses?

The businesses listed have reported a median revenue of $574,234. This metric offers insight into the potential scale and financial viability of businesses within San Diego County's marketplace.

What is the average seller discretionary earnings?

On average, the seller discretionary earnings come to a median of $144,155, which can be a measure of a business’s profitability and potential for return on investment to the new owners.

What are the average valuation multiples?

The financial analysis shows an average Earnings Multiple (Asking) of 1.7 and an average Revenue Multiple (Asking) of 0.4. These multiples provide an understanding of pricing strategies in relation to revenue and earnings and can indicate return timeframes on investment.

How can San Diego business owners sell their own businesses?

Business owners in San Diego County who wish to sell their businesses have two principal options:

  • List the business independently: Sellers can market their business for sale by themselves, leveraging their professional network and marketing platforms to reach potential buyers.
  • Collaborate with a business broker: Retaining the services of a professional business broker can streamline the sales process, as brokers bring expertise in valuation, marketing, negotiation, and legal compliance, enhancing the potential of obtaining favorable terms.

Please note that the financial information presented is an average derived from data provided by businesses that have opted to share their revenue and earnings figures. These values are reflective of the market but should be understood as guidelines rather than guaranteed figures for individual businesses.