Oceanside, CA
We have grown this venture into a highly profitable operation, surpassing $1 million in total sales and securing a six-figure profit in 2022, 2023, & 2025 We’ve established exclusive vendor contracts...
Cash Flow: $250,000
Businesses in San Diego County, CA For Sale
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The Only Cannoli
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SBA Pre-Approved Semi-Absentee 2-Location Kids Hair Salons
Oceanside, CA
This established multi-location salon business offers specialized haircare services in a family-focused environment designed to create a fun and welcoming experience for children and parents alike....
Cash Flow: $104,698
Turn-Key Medical Clinic- Aesthetically Pleasing & Modern!
San Diego, CA
Turnkey Regenerative Medicine, Longevity & Whole-Person Medical Clinic – San Diego Exceptional opportunity to acquire an established, fully operational medical and wellness clinic in central San...
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Profitable Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Practice | Southern CA
San Diego, CA
This is an excellent opportunity to acquire a profitable physical medicine and rehabilitation practice serving patients in a desirable Southern California market. Led by a highly experienced,...
Cash Flow: $466,000
Thriving Interactive Art Studio for Sale — inside Liberty Station
San Diego, CA
Asking Price: $485,000 Own one of San Diego's most unique experiential businesses located in the heart of the highly sought-after Liberty Station Arts District. Hawaii Fluid Art Liberty Station...
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Authentic Persian and Mediterranean Restaurant
San Diego County, CA
American and Mediterranean Restaurant is a Persian family-owned restaurant rooted in tradition and hospitality. Their menu brings together authentic Persian flavors and Mediterranean influences,...
Promotional Products & Apparel Business
San Diego County, CA
This is an opportunity to acquire a well-established promotional products and branded merchandise business in San Diego County, operating under the world's largest promotional products and embroidery...
Cash Flow: $35,813
Established Business Brokerage
San Diego County, CA
Opportunity to acquire an established business brokerage territory operating under one of the most recognized brands in the industry. This professional services business operates within the...
Turnkey Charcuterie Catering Business in Coastal Southern California
San Diego County, CA
Step into one of the fastest-growing segments of the food and catering industry with this turnkey specialty charcuterie and grazing business located in a highly desirable Southern California coastal...
Turnkey Charcuterie Catering Business in Prime San Diego Market
San Diego County, CA
Turnkey specialty catering and food business located in a desirable San Diego market with limited direct competition. The business specializes in premium charcuterie boards, boxes, grazing spreads,...
Clothes Mentor®
Franchise
Available in California
If you have been feeling the need for a professional change that offers flexibility, growth potential, and personal fulfillment, Clothes Mentor franchise ownership might be the path you have been searching for. The resale industry is booming, and franchising has real advantages, but the best part is the process is already nailed down for you.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $819,550
Established Mobile Pet Grooming | $493K TTM Revenue | 84.6% Recurring
San Diego, CA
Acquire an established mobile pet-grooming business serving some of North County San Diego's most desirable communities, including Carlsbad, Rancho Santa Fe, Del Mar and Encinitas. The buyer steps...
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Profitable Amazon FBA + Walmart Wholesale Store | 28-45% ROI | Turnkey
San Diego County, CA
PROFITABLE AMAZON FBA + WALMART WHOLESALE STORE | 28-45% ROI | TURNKEY This established multi-channel e-commerce business generates $352,000 in annual revenue with $85,000 in seller's discretionary...
Cash Flow: $85,000
Liquor Beer Wine Meat Groceries-One Stop Shop
Alpine, CA
Established Liquor Store & Market - Alpine, CA This thriving neighborhood institution has been serving the Alpine community since 2009, operating as a comprehensive one-stop shop generating $1.44...
Cash Flow: $240,000
Prime Location Acai Bowl/Juice Bar- Convoy District San Diego
San Diego, CA
Excellent opportunity to own a fully built-out juice bar in the highly desirable Convoy District. This prime location offers strong foot traffic, excellent street visibility, and convenient on-site...
VACANT San Diego Retail with 2 Drive-Thrus
Auction by Ten-X™
Vista, CA
Online auction: September 14-16, 2026
5,300 SF Storefront For Sale...
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Jeff & Linda Nyman
First Choice Business Brokers - San Diego Del Mar Office
Serving San Diego County, CA
First Choice Business Brokers established in 1994 has had a presence in beautiful San Diego County since 2007. We offer unsurpassed experience and exceptional service that focuses on business brokerage, M & A Advisory and Practice Sales. We provide expertise in business transactions across a variety of industries and transaction sizes of $50,000 to $50 million. With offices across the United States we offer local service with national exposure providing sellers with the largest audience of qualified buyers and we offer buyers the largest inventory of businesses for sale. The San Diego office is owned and operated by the co-founders of the entire First Choice franchise. Each founder has nearly 30 years experience. Let our experience team of highly trained and seasoned professionals assist you in your business venture whether buying or selling. Our passionate team and our comprehensive processes will get the job done!
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*****PRICE REDUCTION $150,000-Rare Type 48 Bar For Sale*****
San Diego, CA
A very rare find is currently available in Mission Hills. A type-48 bar location (NO food requirement) with a live entertainment license that has been recently completely remodeled from the ground up...
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Established Farmers Insurance Agency for Sale | North County San Diego
Escondido, CA
This is an outstanding opportunity to acquire a well-established Farmers Insurance agency serving the North County Escondido area. The agency has been successfully operating for 20 years, providing a...
6 Year Old Ultra-Premium DTC Meat Brand Ready to be Scaled
San Diego, CA
Six-year-old premium meat e-commerce brand with national reach and a cult following in the Japanese A5 Wagyu category. $11M+ in lifetime revenue, $2.7M trailing twelve months, built on a defensible...
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Premium Hotel & Resort Linen Distribution Company - High Margins
San Diego County, CA
This profitable textile manufacturing enterprise caters exclusively to the hotel and lodging sector, providing a comprehensive range of high-quality linens, drapery, bathroom essentials, and specialty...
Cash Flow: $350,000
Profitable Sushi Restaurant for Sale
Poway, CA
Profitable Sushi Restaurant for Sale in Poway, CA This well-established sushi restaurant presents an exceptional opportunity for an experienced operator seeking a turnkey business in one of San Diego...
Cash Flow: $1,060,000
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Blue Kangaroo PACKOUTZ
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Blue Kangaroo Packoutz is a rapidly growing contents cleaning and restoration franchise, emerging as a leader in a niche market nationwide.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $413,057
Rare Turnkey Premium Café – Fresh Monkee Healthy Protein Shakes
Carlsbad, CA
For sale is Fresh Monkee in the La Costa Area of Carlsbad. We are located in the high-end La Costa Town Square conveniently tucked-in between 24hr Fitness, REI, Petco and Pavilions. The build-out was...
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Healthier4UVending Business can scale/High Profit marginsSD
National City, CA
Are you ready to be your own boss while making a positive impact on your community? Join the movement toward healthier living with Healthier For You Vending! Why Choose Healthier For You Vending? •...
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6 Bay Shop With 26 Year Clientele / Auto Repair Experience Required
Fallbrook, CA
Established Auto Repair & Service Shop - 26 Years of Excellence in Fallbrook, CA This thriving 6-bay automotive service facility represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established...
Cash Flow: $316,800
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Established and Profitable Mexican Restaurant in High Traffic Location
Chula Vista, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a well-established and fully operational Mexican restaurant in one of South Bay’s most desirable and growing trade areas. With nearly a decade of operating history, a...
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Turnkey Tech Repair Franchise with Built-In B2B & Insurance Revenue
Poway, CA
Acquire a fully operational, high-margin tech repair franchise specializing in smartphones, tablets, computers, and gaming consoles. This turnkey business benefits from a premium retail location and...
EBITDA: $20,000
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Fresh Monkee - Truly Healthy Shakes
Carlsbad, CA
Fresh Monkee - Premium Health Food & Nutrition Franchise Opportunity Established health-focused smoothie and protein shake franchise serving the growing Carlsbad, CA market with premium made-to-order...
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Established Independent Gym — Turnkey Business for Sale
San Diego, CA
A rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational fitness business with a proven track record and a loyal, paying membership base already in place. This independent 24-hour gym has done the hard work...
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3 Years Established, Open and Operating Home Services Franchise Resale
San Diego, CA
This is an established, open, and operating two-territory franchise resale in the home services space in San Diego. Revenue tripled between the first and second full years of ownership. Our franchise...
Premier RF Testing Equipment Manufacturer
San Diego County, CA
This established Southern California manufacturer produces precision RF and cable test equipment, specializing in Time Domain Reflectometers (TDRs), Vector Network Analyzers (VNAs), and SWR meters....
Cash Flow: $1,238,811
Successful Medical Spa 17 years in business
San Diego, CA
Established Medical Spa - San Diego's Leader in Advanced Anti-Aging This highly successful medical spa has been serving San Diego for 17 years, building a reputation as the region's leader in advanced...
Chatime
Franchise
Available in California
Own a global bubble tea franchise with a compact footprint, streamlined operations, and strong repeat customer demand.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $278,736
Used Auto Dealership & Truck Rental - Inventory Included - San Diego
San Diego, CA
Independent used vehicle dealership operating from a leased lot in San Diego. The business retails pre-owned cars and light trucks in the value price segment and additionally serves as an authorized...
Cash Flow: $85,522
Absentee Owned - Mexican Restaurant
San Ysidro, CA
This established fast-casual restaurant is located in South San Diego and offers a value-driven menu featuring a combination of popular Mexican-American favorites and classic comfort food. Developed...
Cash Flow: $40,000
Commercial Tree Trimming + Real Estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Diego, CA
This well-established tree care and vegetation management company has built a strong reputation by providing professional arborist services to residential, commercial, municipal, and property...
Cash Flow: $1,037,413
Semi-Absentee Egyptian Restaurant
San Diego, CA
Well-established Egyptian restaurant and café situated in a high-traffic corridor near a major college campus, benefiting from constant student and neighborhood foot traffic. The business offers...
Cash Flow: $91,200
High-Traffic Coffee & Snack Shop - Prime Recreation Center Location
San Diego, CA
An established coffee and snack shop located within a recreational Center in San Diego. Strategically positioned in the center of the facility, the business benefits from constant foot traffic...
Cash Flow: $110,000
Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming
Franchise
Available in California
"With 450+ locations and average sales of $740k, Woof Gang couples financial opportunity with the chance to build something meaningful. Woof Gang blends high‑end grooming, gourmet treats, and premium pet supplies into a dog‑centric, customer‑friendly haven. With complete training and support for every business decision, we set you up to serve your community, care for pets, and grow a profitable business you’ll love.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $620,375
Established Chinese Restaurant | $1.6M Sales | San Diego
San Diego County, CA
CONFIDENTIAL ESTABLISHED CHINESE RESTAURANT – SAN DIEGO COUNTY Asking Price: $330,000 Gross Sales: Approximately $1.6 Million Size: Approximately 2,100+ SF Liquor License: Type 47 Included Lease:...
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Motivated and Priced to Sell
Escondido, CA
Transform Your Career with This Semi-Absentee Beauty & Personal Care Opportunity in Escondido Discover financial freedom through this established beauty and personal care business designed for the...
Successful Wine Importer, Wholesaler, Distributor and DTC business
Oceanside, CA
PROFITABLE WINE IMPORTER & DISTRIBUTION BUSINESS Turnkey wine importing, wholesale, and distribution operation with direct-to-consumer sales located in Oceanside, CA. This established business...
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🔥 RARE OPPORTUNITY: Established Greek Restaurant in Prime Location
San Diego County, CA
Established Greek Restaurant - Prime San Diego County Location This highly profitable Mediterranean restaurant presents an exceptional opportunity for investors seeking a well-established operation in...
Prime Commercial Investment in Julian
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Santa Ysabel, CA
This exceptional 5.54-acre commercial property presents a rare investment opportunity in Santa Ysabel, just minutes from historic Julian, CA. The prime location offers excellent Highway 78 visibility...
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John J Moser, JD, CBB
Sunbelt Business Brokers of Los Angeles/Whittier/Fullerton
Serving San Diego County, CA
Sunbelt is the world’s largest business brokerage comprised of hundreds of offices working in 8+ countries. Sunbelt successfully closes 3,500 to 4,000 business sales transactions a year comprised of businesses with annual revenues from $50K to $50M. We have the largest proprietary database of business listings and buyers in the world that results in more businesses sold than anyone else.
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🔥 Award-Winning Hookah Lounge & Event Venue with Food for Sale 🔥
San Diego, CA
🔥 Award-Winning Hookah Lounge & Event Venue with Food permit for Sale – Prime Corner Location – San Diego Exceptional opportunity to acquire a high-end, fully built-out hookah lounge and event venue...
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Turnkey Wellness Studio in Downtown Oceanside
Oceanside, CA
Turnkey Wellness Studio in Downtown Oceanside - Established Brand with 5-Star Reviews This thriving wellness studio presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire an established business in the heart...
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Cash Flow: $80,000
Fully Remote San Diego Cleaning Co. | $221K SDE | 600+ 5-Star Reviews
San Diego, CA
WHB Cleaning is a fully remote, fully compliant residential cleaning company in San Diego generating $221K in trailing 12 month SDE, run daily by a trained internal team without the owner. This is not...
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Cash Flow: $250,000
Profitable 25 Year Press Release Newswire Brand
San Diego, CA
Our client operates one of the small number of genuine independent press release newswire services still operating in the United States, and has done so profitably for twenty-five consecutive years....
Cash Flow: $129,693
Vintage & Street Wear Clothing Store - Est. 2023 - BUY SELL TRADE
Oceanside, CA
Established vintage clothing and street wear boutique operating in Oceanside, CA since 2023. This buy, sell, trade retail business has built a strong foundation with consistent revenue growth and an...
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Cash Flow: $40,000
Website Closers
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Own a fully supported M&A brokerage with international brand power, real deal flow, and scalable enterprise value.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $298,522
Profitable Amazon FBA Store with Established Sales & Growth
San Diego, CA
Market & Growth Opportunities The Amazon FBA market continues to offer opportunities for entrepreneurs who want to build on an established business rather than start from scratch. Businesses with...
Cash Flow: $14,771
Profitable Turnkey Neighborhood DMV Registration Business!
San Diego County, CA
Established DMV Registration Service Business with Nearly 40 Years of Operating History. This turnkey business provides vehicle registration, title processing, renewal services, and commercial fleet...
Cash Flow: $93,365
Established Auto Broker Business
San Diego County, CA
Business Description Established automotive brokerage and vehicle leasing business available for acquisition. The company specializes in arranging new and Certified Pre-Owned vehicle purchases and...
Cash Flow: $100,000
Vegan & Gluten free gourmet packaged food business
San Diego, CA
Original, wholesome, convenient & healthy sustainably packaged vegan & gluten free foods, tried & tested over ten years at my acclaimed restaurant in La Jolla. Five premium local wholesale store...
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Cash Flow: $65,000
Absentee Self-Portrait Studio
San Diego, CA
Self-portrait studio where clients book a session, arrive to a fully set-up space, and take their own professional-quality photos using a remote — no photographer required. They serve birthdays,...
Cash Flow: $52,198
Mint Condition Commercial Cleaning
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Mint Condition is an award-winning, best-in-class commercial cleaning franchise system designed for entrepreneurs ready to acquire and develop a scalable business asset.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,496,234
Profitable, Established UPS Store, Semi-Absentee, 8 Yrs in Operation
San Diego County, CA
This established UPS Store franchise location in the San Diego market is now available for a qualified buyer seeking a recognizable, franchise-backed retail service business with trained staff,...
Cash Flow: $71,826
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.
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Median Asking Price |
$250,000 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$574,234 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$144,155 |
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Profit Margin |
25% |
|
Earnings Multiple (Asking) |
1.7 |
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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:
- Food and Restaurants
- Service Businesses
- Retail
- Health Care and Fitness
- Automotive and Boat
- Beauty and Personal Care
- Manufacturing
- Building and Construction
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.
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