San Diego, CA

Businesses in San Diego, CA For Sale

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Mission Foods Route For Sale San Diego CA $99,000

San Diego, CA

Mission Foods Route For Sale San Diego CA $99,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #MissionRoute #MissionFoodsRoute #Mission #Flatbread #TortillaChips #Wraps...

$99,000

$99,000

Cash Flow: $102,052

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Profitable Teriyaki Shop (Established Franchise) SBA Financing

San Diego, CA

Japanese restaurant, easy to run, profitable and easy to access by residential customers or workers on their break. Franchise support is excellent, online presence is strong, top choices (1st page) on...

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$249,000

$249,000

Cash Flow: $84,000

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Mission's Tortilla Route, Encinitas, CA

San Diego, CA

Mission’s Tortilla Route for sale in the Encinitas, California region for $100,000! Expected to generate $633,100 in yearly sales and net an estimated $86,558. Distributorship and territory are...

$100,000

$100,000

Cash Flow: $86,558

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Popular, Absentee Restaurant in Prime Location – San Diego

San Diego, CA

Popular Beer & Wine Bar and Restaurant in Prime Location – San Diego Rent: $7,662/month + $1,490 (Common Area) + $1,600 (Property Tax) + $136 (Insurance) Lease Terms: 4 years remaining, with an option...

$230,000

$230,000

Cash Flow: $79,974

Multi-Unit, Automotive Business in San Diego, CA

San Diego, CA

This business has been operating successfully for many years and has a proven track record of profitability, with unit level economics that are unparalleled in the industry. With access to extensive...

$10,500,000

$10,500,000

EBITDA: $3,500,000

Your Dream Upscale Salon Awaits in La Jolla

San Diego, CA

Seize this exceptional chance to own a stunning beauty salon in La Jolla! Spanning approximately 940 square feet, it features 5 chairs, 2 shampoo stations, an office, and a dedicated room for extra...

$87,000

$87,000

Cable TV Billing & Authorization Software for Sale

San Diego, CA

This business was founded by a software engineer with 44 years of experience in Cable TV Billing, Subscriber Management, and Provisioning systems, developed a fully scalable Cable TV...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $1,429

San Diego, CA- Multi Unit Automotive Franchise Resale Opportunity

San Diego, CA

This is a rare chance to acquire a group of established automotive franchise resale centers. Buying multiple units together provides immediate scale, lower entry cost, customer goodwill, and the...

$200,000

$200,000

Established Online Jewelry Brand – 18 Years – Relocatable

San Diego, CA

This well-established fashion jewelry wholesaler and e-commerce retailer has been serving customers nationwide for over 18 years. Known for its durable and stylish stainless steel jewelry, the company...

$525,000

$525,000

Cash Flow: $122,000

Craft coffee shop near Old Town - excellent price

San Diego, CA

Known for its full espresso menu, signature drinks, locally sourced food items, excellent customer service, and fresh-roast coffee by the cup or bag to bring home. The shop is fully operational and...

$75,000

$75,000

21 FedEx Ground Routes - San Diego, CA - Seller & Vehicle Financing

San Diego, CA

The Asking Price for all routes, including 21 vehicles, is $1,700,000 in outright cash, plus $300,000 in estimated possible vehicle financing, plus $350,000 in seller financing (Total Purchase Price:...

$2,350,000

$2,350,000

Cash Flow: $737,970

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

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

$100,000 - San Diego, CA

$100,000

San Diego, CA

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

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

Fred Mercuro

Pacific Business Advisors

Serving San Diego County, CA

Pacific Business Advisors is a full service Financial Intermediary and Business Broker. As such we function as a middleman between Sellers and Buyers of Businesses…both Main Street Enterprises and Middle Market Companies. Affiliated businesses of Pacific Business Advisors include: the law firm of Michael T. Chulak & Associates, including Immigration attorneys focused on packaging various visa types with the purchase of a qualifying business, along with both First Nationwide Accounting Services, and Union America Insurance Agency.

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

$30,000 - San Diego, CA

$30,000

San Diego, CA

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kegerator Vending Machine Hardware and Software Business for Sale

$7,500,000 - San Diego, CA

$7,500,000

San Diego, CA

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

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

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

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

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

Erik Wiese

Wiese & Associates

Serving San Diego County, CA

Since graduating from Harvard in 1989, Wiese & Associates has been providing outstanding commercial real estate brokerage and management services. We also specialize in business sales with a current emphasis on gas stations, car washes and convenience stores.

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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

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

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

$1,500,000 - San Diego, CA

$1,500,000

San Diego, CA

Niche Architecture Firm - North Coastal San Diego

San Diego, CA

Established for 38 years, this respected architecture firm specializes in high-end residential (95%) and select commercial (5%) projects. Services include planning, design development, construction...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $156,566

High-End Remodeling - Flexible Terms, Seller Financing, $150k down

San Diego, CA

FLEXIBLE, BUYER FRIENDLY DEAL STRUCTURE For nearly three decades, this San Diego-based remodeling firm has built its reputation on delivering exceptional results for high-end residential clients. From...

$500,000

$500,000

Cash Flow: $226,531

Luxury Auto Repair, Pre-Approved, $329K SDE, Record 2025

San Diego, CA

For more than 20 years, this European and luxury auto repair shop has been trusted by discerning vehicle owners who expect the highest level of service. The business has built its reputation on...

$990,000

$990,000

Cash Flow: $329,826

**Not Available Yet** - Residential Cleaning Business in San Diego

San Diego, CA

This company is run primarily by virtual assistants, the owners have little involvement. This is your chance to own a trusted cleaning business with a strong foothold in the San Diego area. Our...

$875,000

$875,000

Cash Flow: $300,000

Chiropractic Practice for Sale in N. San Diego CA Area

San Diego, CA

High profit, growing practice for sale in North San Diego, California. Collecting $478k in 2022, to $638k in 2023, $650k in 2024 with mix of ins & cash. Chiropractic + functional medicine for a...

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $589,608

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $589,608

Opportunities To Start Your Own Business

San Diego, CA

Established Food & Related Products Business - San Diego Opportunity This well-positioned food business offers an excellent entry point into San Diego's vibrant culinary market. Operating continuously...

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $1,500

Healthy, Semi-Passive Vending Machines Business For Sale

San Diego, CA

This business sale includes twelve fully warranted “ultra-modern” vending machines. The business offers exactly what today’s customers are looking for… healthy snacks & drinks utilizing the latest...

$147,800

$147,800

Cash Flow: $73,100

Great Nail Salon in Rolando San Diego

San Diego, CA

Clean well appointed established nail salon in desirable Rolando area. Busy strip mall with Gym, laundromat, restaurant and services. Highly rated on Yelp. Established clientele. Lots of stock,...

$45,000

$45,000

High-Margin Marine Service Business – Untapped Territory & Scalable

San Diego, CA

Step into a first-of-its-kind mobile marine service business specializing in non-invasive flushing and preventative maintenance for marine engine cooling systems. This proprietary process delivers...

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $50,000

San Diego Coin Laundry – $375K – 45 Washers / 20 Dryers

San Diego, CA

Turnkey coin laundromat for sale in San Diego. Features 45 washers and 20 dryers, vending machines, swamp coolers, camera system, and all essential amenities for smooth operation. Situated in a...

$375,000

$375,000

Cash Flow: $72,000

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

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.