San Diego County, CA

Businesses in San Diego County, CA For Sale

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Thriving Salon Community in Coastal San Diego

La Jolla, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a thriving 22-suite salon community spanning two buildings in beautiful coastal San Diego. The business operates under a proven salon-suite rental model, with the...

$129,000

$129,000

Cash Flow: $41,713

Turnkey Japanese Hot Pot franchise - high gross 4.5 yelp

San Diego County, CA

2024 Sales: 923,000 2025 Projected Sales: 850,000 2024 Ebidta: 43,000 2025 Ebidta: Not Reported 100% absentee run - With proper management, cost control, marketing could easily be made profitable...

$50,000

$50,000

Auto Repair Shop in Escondido, CA

Escondido, CA

Established turnkey auto repair shop in a prime location right next to freeway exit, with 2 operational lifts and a functional layout ideal for an owner-operator or mechanic looking to step into their...

$50,000

$50,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

Busy center-full kitchen-sushi restaurant-41 license

National City, CA

Prime Sushi Restaurant for Sale – South Bay Area Exceptional Location, Strong Sales, Turnkey Opportunity Rare opportunity! Own a thriving sushi restaurant ideally situated in the heart of one of...

$99,999

$99,999

Gorgeous Franchised Yoga Studio in San Diego

San Diego County, CA

Growing yoga studio in one of San Diego’s most desirable markets. This established location features two expansive practice rooms, an experienced team, and a prime setting that attracts...

$399,000

$399,000

Cash Flow: $143,900

Signs & Graphics Business For Sale San Diego County

San Diego County, CA

This profitable signs and graphics business has thrived for decades with repeat customers and an outstanding reputation. The team is creative, talented, and experienced, which keeps customers happy...

$199,000

$199,000

Cash Flow: $72,785

Established Gun Safe Manufacturing Business with National Reach

San Diego County, CA

Step into ownership of a DOJ-approved firearm security brand with over two decades of proven performance, protected by both patents and proprietary trade secrets. This business offers a rock-solid...

$500,000

$500,000

2-Location [CA & CO] Med Spa Practice For Sale (#2162)

Encinitas, CA

This $3,000,000 EBITDA, 2-location practice is led by a powerhouse aesthetic industry visionary who has cultivated a team of high performing aesthetic providers. The seller's intentional leadership...

Not Disclosed

EBITDA: $3,000,000

Not Disclosed

EBITDA: $3,000,000

Established Neighborhood Haunt w/ 47 License For sale

Oceanside, CA

Full Service Kitchen with an incredibly large walk-in cooler. Type 47 2am full liquor license, valued at 150K-200K alone. Equally large outdoor dining area that is in the process of being permitted...

$950,000

$950,000

Residential Cleaning Service

San Diego County, CA

Established Residential Cleaning Service - San Diego County This well-established residential and small office cleaning service has been operating successfully since 2000, generating $116,206 in...

$24,000

$24,000

Cash Flow: $22,821

Own Your Coastal Community Dream!

San Diego, CA

Dive into a profitable fast casual restaurant in this highly sought after beach community location! Established in 2024, this turnkey gem offers streamlined operations, a seasoned team, and a proven...

$200,000

$200,000

Cash Flow: $100,000

Beautiful Turnkey Barre Studio

San Diego, CA

Amazing opportunity to own a turnkey barre studio in coastal San Diego County, CA. 1700 square feet of space. Family-owned. Newly built interior. The barre studio is the only exclusive barre studio in...

$40,000

$40,000

The Only Cannoli

$470,000 - Oceanside, CA

$470,000

Oceanside, CA

San Diego CPA Firm for Sale

San Diego, CA

CPA firm for sale in the Scripps Ranch neighborhood of San Diego. This well-established firm sold roughly half of the firm in 2020 in order to reduce the Seller’s workload in anticipation of...

$175,000

$175,000

Cash Flow: $115,413

Exclusive Dealer Opportunity - Dallas, Texas

Poway, CA

Business Overview: Casper Disappearing Screen Systems, a leader in the retractable screen industry, is offering an exclusive opportunity to acquire the high-potential Dallas territory. This is a rare...

$65,000

$65,000

Cash Flow: $195,000

Ran Kim

VR Business Brokers

Serving San Diego County, CA

Artesia is centrally located between Los Angeles and Orange Counties. We also service the Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego Counties. With over 20 agents, hundreds of listings, and thousands of businesses sold since 1982, we mean business!

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Established Defense Contractor with Key Certifications

San Diego County, CA

Positioned at the heart of the world's largest military budget, a proven and profitable defense contractor is now available for acquisition. This is a unique opportunity to acquire an asset-light,...

$5,062,400

$5,062,400

Cash Flow: $1,582,177

Franchise Children's Clothing Resale Store!

Oceanside, CA

As the established leader in the children's resale-retail space, Once Upon A Child is the largest North American chain specializing in buying and selling clothing, shoes, toys, equipment and...

$320,000

$320,000

Cash Flow: $146,248

Construction & Maintenance Business For Sale San Diego County

San Diego County, CA

Do you have your General B Contractor's License? Are you in the process of acquiring a license? This may be a great find for you. This home-based construction business specializes in property and...

$259,000

$259,000

Cash Flow: $116,040

Hospice Agency for Sale – Accredited, Licensed, and Medicare Certified

San Diego County, CA

La Paz Hospice Inc. is a fully accredited and licensed hospice agency located in San Diego County, California. This business presents an excellent opportunity for an operator or healthcare group...

$475,000

$475,000

Long estab.outstanding location and atmosphere-41 lic. lots of parking

San Diego County, CA

Turn-Key Beach Area Restaurant for Sale – Imperial Beach/Coronado Prime Opportunity with Established Success and a Fun, Coastal Vibe Dreaming of owning a vibrant restaurant in one of San Diego’s most...

$189,999

$189,999

Established Mobile Auto Detailing Comapny

La Mesa, CA

Scrubs Auto Detailing is a trusted, established mobile detailing business with a strong brand, excellent reputation, and a loyal recurring customer base. With over 110+ 5-star reviews on Google and a...

$40,000

$40,000

Cash Flow: $48,000

Specialty Car Kit Company For Sale – Low Competition, Strong Margins

San Diego County, CA

KitMan Motors sells premium replica car kits specializing in do-it-yourself Coupe, Speedster, and Spyder kits for the independent builder. With a strong focus on the iconic German design inspirations...

$139,000

$139,000

Cash Flow: $31,123

Hot Nightclub PRIME Gaslamp Location! State of the Art Buildout!

$1,500,000 - San Diego, CA

$1,500,000

San Diego, CA

Gorgeous Franchised Yoga Studio in San Diego

San Diego County, CA

Growing yoga studio in one of San Diego’s most desirable markets. This established location features expansive practice rooms, and experienced team, and a prime setting that attracts health-conscious,...

$99,000

$99,000

Gorgeous, Multi-Location Franchised Yoga Studios in San Diego

San Diego County, CA

Multi-location franchised yoga studios in San Diego’s most desirable markets. These established locations feature expansive practice rooms, experienced teams, and prime settings that attract...

$499,000

$499,000

Cash Flow: $127,810

Italian Restaurant Business: Cafe Milano For Sale

San Diego, CA

Cafe Milano is a beloved and well-established Italian restaurant that has been serving the La Jolla community for over 25 years. Located on the high-traffic Pearl Street corridor, this turnkey...

$300,000

$300,000

Turn-key Used Car Dealership

San Diego, CA

Well-established, centrally located used car dealership, three outstanding-sized offices, and up to 120 parking spots. An exceptional business opportunity presents itself situated in an attractive...

$150,000

$150,000

High-Growth Residential Cleaning Franchise Resale - Prime San Diego

San Diego County, CA

Take the reins of an established and highly profitable residential cleaning franchise in one of Southern California's most desirable markets. This is a rare resale opportunity to own a piece of a...

$189,000

$189,000

Cash Flow: $118,000

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

Oceanside, CA

Asking Price: $900,000 in outright cash, plus the possible $275,000 in vehicle financing, plus $375,000 in seller financing (Total Purchase Price: $1,550,000). FedEx Ground Routes for Sale:...

$1,550,000

$1,550,000

Cash Flow: $419,076

Oceanside Hospice For Sale

Oceanside, CA

This California C-Corporation operates a hospice agency accredited by the Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP). The agency is based in Southern California and currently leases approximately...

$550,000

$550,000

Franchise Fitness Center - Established Brand

San Diego County, CA

Own a Franchise Fitness Center - Established Brand for a fraction of starting from scratch. Fitness Center – Franchise Resale - Currently Semi Absentee managed - Motivated Seller! Opportunity for an...

$50,000

$50,000

Auto Registration Service - Established for 38 years!

Lemon Grove, CA

Long established and trusted registration service for sale. Owners have other business obligations and need to sell. This is considered an essential business and is a must have service that services...

$400,000

$400,000

Cash Flow: $240,000

Nightclub & Day Club with Banda, Bikini Car Washes, EDM, Hip Hop ETC

$699,000 - Chula Vista, CA

$699,000

Chula Vista, CA

Pediatric Therapy, Semi-Absentee, $366K SDE, Seller Financing

San Diego, CA

For over two decades, this pediatric therapy practice has been a trusted resource for families across San Diego County. With two thriving locations, the business specializes in evidence-based speech,...

$1,210,000

$1,210,000

Cash Flow: $366,000

Semi Absentee Food Service Distributor For Sale

San Diego, CA

This is a chance to purchase a business with an established market and customer list with operations already setup for an absentee owner. We are a distributor of paper and plastic takeaway containers...

$200,000

$200,000

Cash Flow: $100,000

Hair Salon For Sale San Diego County

San Diego County, CA

The salon operates in a high-density residential and professional neighborhood, serving a mix of business owners, professionals, and retirees. The facility includes ten hair stations, two nail...

$59,000

$59,000

Super high traffic-$2862 rent-ideal Mex Food location

San Diego, CA

Outstanding opportunity to get into a second generation restaurant with extremely cheap rent. Located in a super busy shopping center with many high traffic and high turn neighbors, potential new...

$119,999

$119,999

Turnkey Coffee Shop / Café – North County San Diego

San Diego County, CA

Well-established café for sale in a great, high-traffic location of North County San Diego that is surrounded by schools, residential neighborhoods and apartments. Known for its inviting atmosphere,...

$220,000

$220,000

Pressure Washing Cleaning Service

San Diego County, CA

Your opportunity to own a fast growing pressure washing service. A San Diego-based exterior cleaning company that has been serving all of San Diego County since 2023. The business offers a range of...

$220,000

$220,000

Cash Flow: $106,296

ANTOJITOS TENAMPA Family Mexican Restaurant

Lemon Grove, CA

Welcome to ANTOJITOS TENAMPA Family Mexican Restaurant, we are offering an incredible opportunity to own a well-established Mexican restaurant located on a well known and busy street in Lemon Grove,...

$99,000

$99,000

Warren Morten

Bear Down Brokerage, Inc.

Serving San Diego County, CA

A curated team of professionals that can help you make the right decisions in buying or selling your business. We help sellers tighten and improve their business for a higher sale value, and help buyers identify and purchase undervalued businesses.

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Beauty Salon For Sale In La Jolla

San Diego County, CA

Located in the heart of downtown La Jolla near a popular hotel resort, this salon benefits from excellent walk-in traffic. Specializing in hair extensions, color, and styling, the business features...

$299,000

$299,000

Cash Flow: $58,487

High-Volume Pinkberry San Diego, CA - Fashion Valley Shopping Mall!

San Diego, CA

Offering premium nonfat frozen yogurt in both tart and sweet, plus dairy free-options. Their top-quality flavor selection varies from their popular original tart flavor to a wide rotation of...

$249,000

$249,000

Cash Flow: $95,707

Established Restaurant in Historic Julian, CA

$110,000 - Julian, CA

$110,000

Julian, CA

Turnkey Lighting Maintenance & Electrical Business For Sale

San Diego, CA

Founded in 1989, this company has built a strong legacy and a robust reputation, providing critical lighting services and maintenance, and electrical repair, to hundreds of commercial and industrial...

$356,000

$356,000

Absolute Turnkey/Established Barbershop-South County

Chula Vista, CA

Located in neighborhood shopping center directly off a very high traffic Chula Vista boulevard, this barbershop has been profitable in this location for many years. The cool and hip ambiance is must...

$79,000

$79,000

Landscaping and Gardening Business For Sale

San Diego County, CA

A locally rooted landscaping and garden services provider based in Coastal San Diego, specializing in transforming outdoor spaces into personalized, inviting environments. Catering to neighborhoods...

$120,000

$120,000

Cash Flow: $78,000

Music Store

San Marcos, CA

Established Community Music Store located in the heart of North County San Diego. Retail, Lessons, Repairs, Rentals. Owner is retiring after over 30 years in business. Browse through our website and...

$375,000

$375,000

Semi-Absentee Retail T Shirt Store & Custom Print Shop SBA Pre-Approve

Escondido, CA

Highly profitable family clothing store specializing in t-shirts in blank and custom. Featuring brand name apparel and accessories, the business enjoys a great reputation in the local community as...

$60,000

$60,000

Cash Flow: $60,000

Gifting & Dessert Business for Sale!

Carlsbad, CA

Turnkey gifting and dessert business available for purchase! This established brand specializes in beautifully crafted fruit arrangements, chocolate-dipped treats, and gourmet gifts that customers...

$210,000

$210,000

Cash Flow: $100,000

Huge traffic-perfect for Mex Food or Keep current Asian Menu

Chula Vista, CA

Turnkey Restaurant Opportunity on Prime Busy Street! Ready-to-Go Restaurant in a High-Traffic Location – Ideal for Any Cuisine! Don’t miss this outstanding opportunity to own a fully built-out...

$129,999

$129,999

Turnkey Salon Opportunity – Perfect for Stylists Ready to Own & Grow!

San Diego, CA

HS Listing ID-67262 800 sqft - 12 years in business at this location (30yr+ reputation) Owner operated + 8 hair stylists New long term lease would be considered, no water expense Located in busy strip...

$159,999

$159,999

Cash Flow: $80,940

3 Salon Suite Locations in San Diego - All Cashflow Positive

San Diego County, CA

Step into ownership of three fully operational, profitable salon suite locations across San Diego County. Each location is strategically placed in high-traffic, affluent areas and offers immediate...

$1,575,000

$1,575,000

EBITDA: $369,000

Indoor Cycling Studio Franchise For Sale - Price Reduced

San Diego County, CA

This fully built out location features a 45-bike setup, AV system, lockers, and upscale reception area. With experienced staff, 250 active members, and the capacity to add up to 450, it offers a...

$60,000

$60,000

Urban Café with Live/Work Income Potential = ZERO RENT

San Diego, CA

Discover a one-of-a-kind opportunity to own and operate a thriving café in Downtown San Diego—designed for entrepreneurs who think outside the box. Turnkey Coffee Shop in Prime Downtown Corridor: This...

$235,000

$235,000

Cash Flow: $45,000

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.