San Diego, CA

Businesses in San Diego, CA For Sale

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Rare Turnkey Restaurant Opportunity in the Heart of San Diego

San Diego, CA

PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS • APPROX 3000 SF 2ND GENERATION RESTAURANT AND BAR • ABC TYPE 47 LICENSE • 14FT TYPE 1 HOOD SYSTEM • GREASE INTERCEPTOR • LARGE WALK-IN COOLER • BONUS OFFICE/STORAGE • NEW LEASE...

$275,000

$275,000

Outstanding Property Damage & Restoration Company

San Diego, CA

For Sale: This multi-tier / multi-revenue business which starts with professional carpet and floor cleaning but also includes property damage and restoration services such as water and mold...

$524,999

$524,999

Cash Flow: $475,000

Preschool - $300k+ SDE - Possible Seller Carry

San Diego, CA

A rare opportunity is now available to acquire a highly profitable, well-established preschool with a long-standing reputation for excellence. For the last 3 years, the company has maintained...

$800,000

$800,000

Cash Flow: $310,464

Dental Practice For Sale

San Diego, CA

This spacious 2,400 sq. ft. office features six fully equipped operatories (plumbed for eight), state-of-the-art digital systems, and high-end equipment, including $300K in furniture, fixtures, and...

$850,000

$850,000

Cash Flow: $383,879

6 FedEx Ground Routes - San Diego, CA - Highly Profitable

San Diego, CA

FedEx Ground Routes for Sale: Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each business, which is comprised of...

$900,000

$900,000

Cash Flow: $257,443

Absentee Owner Fantastic Sams - Growth Potential

San Diego, CA

This is a rare opportunity to own an absentee franchise hair salon backed by a nationally recognized and trusted brand. Located in a thriving community, this salon boasts a loyal customer base and a...

$25,000

$25,000

Downtown SD Mexican food or bring your concept

San Diego, CA

Here is the downtown Mexican food location you have been looking for. Turnkey location, keep or change the name, it’s up to you! If you love the location for a different concept-bring it in! Either...

$137,000

$137,000

Convoy District restaurant location-41 lic.

San Diego, CA

Prime Opportunity: Own a Convoy Area Restaurant Turnkey Restaurant with High-End Oven Ready for Success Save on build out $ and 12 plus months of red tape just get it built out. This is your chance to...

$249,999

$249,999

Busy Greek & Fusion Food Truck Biz – Great Brand & Growth Potential

San Diego, CA

This well-known food truck business has carved out a strong presence in the San Diego area with its popular Greek and contemporary-style menu. Operating from two fully-equipped trucks, the company...

$500,000

$500,000

Cash Flow: $150,000

45yo San Diego Driving & Traffic School

San Diego, CA

Seize this tremendous opportunity to acquire a 45-year-old, recession-proof turn-key company. This established business, a staple in Southern California and North County San Diego, currently thrives...

$165,000

$165,000

Cash Flow: $51,020

FranchiseMerry Maids

Available in California

Merry Maids is a recognized and industry-leading house cleaning franchise in the U.S. Merry Maids has more than 7,000 home cleaning professionals who service homes on four continents, including more than 200,000 homes in North America every month. Merry Maids is proud to be part of Atlanta-based ServiceMaster Global Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SERV), a leading provider of essential residential and commercial services for over 75 years.

$50,000

$50,000

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Profitable SD Commercial Janitorial Service Franchise

San Diego, CA

This robust commercial janitorial services company, located in San Diego, generates revenue through recurring janitorial contracts for commercial properties, providing services such as daily...

$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $136,000

Appliance Repair and Servicing

San Diego, CA

A trusted appliance repair provider based in San Diego, this family-owned business brings over a decade of hands-on experience servicing a wide range of household appliances, including refrigerators,...

$85,000

$85,000

Cash Flow: $46,171

Own the World’s Only Mobile Arcade Basketball Business in San Diego

$100,000 - San Diego, CA

$100,000

San Diego, CA

Mediterranean FAST CASUAL In Hillcrest.

San Diego, CA

PRICE REDUCED.....Incredible Opportunity !!!! Take over this TURNKEY and PROFITABLE Mediterranean Restaurant & Bakery in San Diego at a deep discount. This place has it all ! Corner location in one of...

$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $248,000

Long Established Italian Restaurant-Mira Mesa/Miramar

San Diego, CA

Long established Italian style restaurant with unique concept, over 16 years in business. This restaurant puts a unique twist on authentic Italian pasta and calzones and is truly a one of a kind...

$169,000

$169,000

EBITDA: $60,000

Matt Manavi, MBA, CBB, CBI, CM&AP, M&AMI

California Mergers and Acquisitions

Serving San Diego County, CA

Transworld Business Advisors is a world leader in the marketing and sale of businesses, franchises, and commercial real estate. Transworld offers professional services that brings buyers and sellers together whether you represent an acquisition minded corporation or are personally interested in owning your own company. We serve all business owners in Southern CA with offices in San Berbardino County, Orange County, and San Diego County.

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59k ! Turn Key business or BRING YOUR OWN CONCEPT-bring your offer

San Diego, CA

NOW IS THE TIME- GET IN THIS TURN KEY LOCATION AT BARGAIN BASEMENT PRICE Seller says let make this happen today, If you are serious about owning a restaurant, you owe it to yourself to check this...

$59,999

$59,999

Beautiful Sushi restaurant-upscale center and high income area-BARGAIN

San Diego, CA

Upscale Sushi restaurant , ready now. Owner is absentee as they own another location so this one doesn't get the attention it needs to fully take advantage of this outstanding location and build out....

$89,999

$89,999

Oggi’s Sports | Pizza | Brewhouse with Full Liquor License!

San Diego, CA

Oggi’s, renowned for fresh, high-quality pizza, pastas, salads, and beer, is a fifteen-unit chain of sports themed brewhouses in Southern California and Arizona founded by George Hadjis in 1991....

$295,000

$295,000

Cash Flow: $130,130

FedEx Routes

San Diego, CA

This is an excellent opportunity to acquire a fully operational FedEx routes business. The company includes established FedEx routes, along with the necessary trucks and equipment for seamless...

$480,000

$480,000

Profitable Med Spa w/over 2 decades of Loyal Clientele

San Diego, CA

A Unique Opportunity for a Dedicated Medical Professional. A well respected and long-standing medical spa, with over two decades of successful operation, presents an exceptional opportunity for a...

$650,000

$650,000

FranchiseH&H Bagels

Available Nationwide

New York City's most iconic bagel since 1972, now expanding nationwide. Major metropolitan areas are still available.

$500,000

$500,000

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Bake the World a Better Place: Own this Bakery Today!

San Diego, CA

Unlock your baking dreams with this thriving bakery, generating an impressive $399K in revenue and $117K in SDE for 2024! Spanning approximately 1,000 SF, this inviting space features a fully equipped...

$195,000

$195,000

Cash Flow: $117,293

Classic Diner with LOW RENT for Sale at Local College

San Diego, CA

This classic 50s Style American Diner is located in the heart of the college campus and is the ideal spot for a burger and beer. The iconic style of the diner is sure to draw huge crowds. Expansive...

$249,999

$249,999

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

$30,000 - San Diego, CA

$30,000

San Diego, CA

Fantastic Sams 2x Locations Absentee Owner

San Diego, CA

This is a rare opportunity to own two established franchise hair salons backed by a nationally recognized and trusted brand. Located in thriving communities, these salons boast a loyal customer base...

$50,000

$50,000

Carmel Valley Profitable Franchise Restaurant Plus Boba/Dessert Cafe

San Diego, CA

This highly profitable specialty restaurant for sale is located in a very prominent Carmel Valley shopping center and FULLY ABSENTEE RUN. A combination of a full service restaurant plus a...

$699,000

$699,000

EBITDA: $270,000

Restaurant/Bar-Pizza, San Diego Big Profit-Nets +++++/year. Busy Area

San Diego, CA

New concept had Volume over $2,000,000. Absentee Owner...... 4,200 sq ft enclosed, plus 2,000 sq ft Full 47 liq. lic. Patio. Do new lease... and renegotiate lease. Cash price firm $300,000.....Can...

$250,000

$250,000

Coffee shop/ Hookah lounge

San Diego, CA

**Unique Coffee Shop & Hookah Lounge** Take advantage of a fantastic opportunity to own a thriving coffee shop and hookah lounge, perfectly situated in a vibrant area attracting both locals and...

$100,000

$100,000

Cash Flow: $171,134

Prestigious Top Rated San Diego Med Spa Listing#25100CR

San Diego, CA

Listing#25100CR This practice services high-end clientele in an affluent area of San Diego. Predominantly cash-based, this esteemed med spa has a pristine record of 5-star reviews on both Yelp and...

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

EBITDA: $539,757

Turnkey Full Service Restaurant for Sale-Mira Mesa

San Diego, CA

One of San Diego's landmark Thai restaurants is for sale in Mira Mesa. The 2,700 SF restaurant comes fully equipped with a 22' hood; combo walk-in freezer/cooler; specialty oven for their popular...

$69,000

$69,000

Well built out-great location and demographics

San Diego, CA

Turn key restaurant location, sellers spent big money, close to 500k building this restaurant out. 2024 sales have been averaging 50k/month so they are headed in the right direction again. As sales...

$299,999

$299,999

FranchiseShelfGenie

Available Nationwide

ShelfGenie, a Neighborly company, is the nation's leading custom shelving solutions franchise that provides accessible and convenient organization options for customers.

$50,000

$50,000

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Gift Shop in San Diego

San Diego, CA

Seize the opportunity to own a well-established boutique gift shop in a prime location. Spanning approximately 785 square feet, this profitable business generated gross revenues of $532,834.88 in...

$140,000

$140,000

Cash Flow: $58,873

Cannabis Laboratory, California, ISO, Fully Equipped, Seller Note

San Diego, CA

Manhattan Biz is presenting an established cannabis laboratory with California Cannabis Laboratory License, all necessary certifications in San Diego, CA Laboratory is fully equipped. Lab has no...

$1,750,000

$1,750,000

Kegerator Vending Machine Hardware and Software Business for Sale

$7,500,000 - San Diego, CA

$7,500,000

San Diego, CA

B2B and B2C Cleaning / Home Improvement Company

San Diego, CA

This business specializes in many aspects of building repair, cleaning and maintenance services. A light industrial business, it services both residential and commercial customers. It is currently run...

$149,999

$149,999

Cash Flow: $115,800

Vending Machines & Locations Throughout San Diego.

San Diego, CA

Turn-key vending route opportunity with several machines and very desirable locations from the most awarded vending company in the industry. Vending is a $56 Billion dollar a year industry and this is...

$53,000

$53,000

FranchiseDrybar

Available in California

$826K+ AUV* Own a Trend-Setting Drybar Franchise in the Fast-Growing $60+ Billion Beauty Industry. Chic, Modern, with a proven business model!

$250,000

$250,000

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Buy or Sell a Business in San Diego, Ca

San Diego is a thriving city with a strong economy and a diverse range of industries. Many entrepreneurs and investors are considering buying a business in San Diego as a lucrative opportunity. Similarly, business owners in San Diego may be considering selling their businesses for a variety of reasons. Whatever your situation may be, it is helpful to understand the local market and have a comprehensive understanding of the process involved in buying or selling a business in San Diego.

Market Snapshot

Number of Businesses for Sale  

  ~250

Median Asking Price  

  $430,000

Median Reported Revenue  

  $930,000

Median Reported Earnings  

  $210,000

Profit Margin  

  22%

Earnings Multiple  

  2.1

Revenue Multiple  

  0.5

Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.

We have analyzed the business for sale listings in San Diego and have compiled a list of frequently asked questions to help you gain a better understanding of the market in this city.

How many businesses are for sale in San Diego?

There are around 250 businesses currently up for sale in San Diego across various sectors. While some listings may be presented without detailed location specifics ('blind' listings), a broader county search can uncover these opportunities.

What types of businesses are for sale in San Diego?

San Diego's vibrant economy reflects a diversity of businesses on sale, including but not limited to:

What is the average asking price for these businesses?

The median asking price for businesses currently on sale in San Diego stands at $430,000.

What is the average revenue of these businesses?

These businesses report a median revenue of $930,000, showcasing their potential for profitability and growth.

What is the average owner earnings for these businesses?

The median reported owner earnings, also referred to as Seller's Discretionary Earnings (SDE), is $210,000. This figure provides insight into the owner's financial benefit, including salary and profits.

What are the average valuation multiples in San Diego?

The average asking earnings multiple is around 2.1 based on the reported SDE. In terms of revenue, the average asking multiple is approximately 0.5. These multiples can serve as benchmarks when evaluating business opportunities.

How can San Diego business owners sell their own businesses?

Business owners looking to sell in San Diego typically have two primary options. They can hire a business broker or intermediary to manage the sale process, or they can list their business directly and manage the process themselves. Depending on the owner's goals and preferences, one option may be more suitable than the other.

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