San Diego, CA
Turnkey business with two retail/warehouse locations (CA & NJ) + strong online store serving customers nationwide. Sells top balloon brands and décor supplies in a fast-growing industry with constant...
$500,000
Cash Flow: $180,000
San Diego, CA
Turnkey business with two retail/warehouse locations (CA & NJ) + strong online store serving customers nationwide. Sells top balloon brands and décor supplies in a fast-growing industry with constant...
$500,000
Cash Flow: $180,000

San Diego, CA
Established Management Company in place! Perfect for Hands off operator! Located in Little Italy in San Diego! One of a kind busy location with Hotels, Condos and tourists! We have an incredible...
$699,000
Cash Flow: $425,000
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, great street visibility, and ample parking for...
$125,000
San Diego, CA
HOT NIGHTCLUB FOR SALE – A+ PRIME LOCATION – GASLAMP DISTRICT, SAN DIEGO This is your chance to own one of San Diego’s most electrifying nightlife venues, located in the heart of the iconic Gaslamp...
$1,400,000
Cash Flow: $500,000
San Diego, CA
Located in the heart of the Gaslamp District in San Diego! Heavy Foot traffic from Padres games, Convention Center, Hotels, Condos and tourists! We have an incredible staff, management and concept...
$375,000
Cash Flow: $200,000
San Diego, CA
High Margin, Recurring Revenue, Global Scalability. High-End Business & Social Networking Club - Established Chapter for Sale with a proven road map to $10,000,000 in recurring revenue, serviceable...
$500,000
EBITDA: $376,992
San Diego, CA
StretchMed is a boutique wellness franchise specializing in 1-on-1 assisted stretching, designed to improve mobility, reduce pain, and enhance overall quality of life through a structured, medically...
$45,000
San Diego, CA
Boomerang was established in 1994 in Grapevine, Texas. It's a household name in the music industry. Cash-flow is positive and debt-free. Very low overhead for daily operations. Sales and Admin duties...
$99,000
Cash Flow: $75,000
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...
$199,995
San Diego, CA
Business Overview: SoCal Vows is an established Southern California wedding company providing ceremony and coordination services for couples who want a simple, organized, and personal experience. The...
$295,000
Cash Flow: $130,000
Available Nationwide
A leading therapeutic massage franchise built on recurring memberships, strong unit economics, and scalable systems.
$150,000
San Diego, CA
ESTABLISHED RESTAURANT OPPORTUNITY - 6+ YEARS OF PROVEN SUCCESS This well-established restaurant operation presents a compelling acquisition opportunity in San Diego's desirable market. With over six...
$95,000
Cash Flow: $50,000
San Diego, CA
While many focus on the size of a facility, this business is a masterclass in quality and ROI. Located in the absolute heart of Seaport Village, San Diego, this boutique spa operates in a high-density...
$1,050,000
Cash Flow: $320,000
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
Cash Flow: $156,566
San Diego, CA
Very Unique opportunity COMMISSARY KITCHEN WHOLESALE DREAM HUGE KITCHEN FULLY OPERATIONAL BY APPOINTMENT ONLY TEXT OR EMAIL AT FOR QUESTIONS ALL CLEAN IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION GOOD MAINTENANCE ON...
$395,000
San Diego, CA
Imagine walking into your own successful 7-Eleven franchise every morning, knowing you're part of one of the world's most recognized convenience store brands. This well-established location operates...
$310,000
Cash Flow: $130,000
Haik Bokhchalian
JohnHart Commercial
Serving San Diego County, CA
JohnHart has established a reputation for excellence in customer service, innovative technology, and comprehensive market insights. Mission: Our mission is to empower our clients to achieve their financial goals by offering tailored investment strategies and unparalleled support. We believe in building long-term relationships based on trust, transparency, and mutual success. Wealth Management: Personalized investment strategies and portfolio management services designed to grow and protect wealth. Research and Insights: In-depth market analysis and research reports that equip our clients with the information they need to make informed decisions. Educational Resources: A commitment to client education through workshops, webinars, and one-on-one consultations. Technology: Our cutting-edge trading platform combines user-friendly design with powerful analytical tools, ensuring that our clients have access to the resources they need to navigate today’s complex financial markets. We continuously invest in technology to enhance user experience and improve transaction efficiency. Community Engagement: We believe in giving back to the community. Through various philanthropic initiatives and partnerships, we support local organizations and strive to make a positive impact on society.
San Diego, CA
Own a profitable Stretch Lab franchise in one of San Diego’s most health-conscious neighborhoods. This is a proven, revenue-generating business with a loyal membership base and massive growth...
$110,000
Cash Flow: $48,401
San Diego, CA
Currently operating as a popular pho restaurant, this business features a fully equipped commercial kitchen with a Type A1 hood, grease trap, fryers, 4-burner stove with oven, four stock pot burners,...
$79,000
San Diego, CA
Long-standing medical practice that sees Adult Patients for Primary Care. Space: 1400 square feet first floor space - lobby, staff area, 3 exam rooms, provider office Location: Center of San Diego...
$1,000,000
Cash Flow: $505,000
San Diego, CA
MOM’s Deli is a turnkey, low-overhead deli in a busy business park with ultra-low rent at $637/mo (incl. CAMs) and a loyal weekday lunch crowd. Current sales average ~$12K/month with food costs around...
$90,000
Cash Flow: $30,000
San Diego, CA
Prime Turnkey Pizzeria in the Epicenter of San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter – Ideal for Any Restaurant Concept! For sale: A fully equipped, operational pizzeria at 732 4th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 – right...
$100,000
Cash Flow: $70,000
Available Nationwide
As the #1 and fastest-growing coworking franchise, Office Evolution offers an extraordinary opportunity to take advantage of today’s changing business world.
$175,000
San Diego, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a well-established metaphysical retail and healing center serving the San Diego community since 1963. Located on University Ave near North Park, this business is a...
$299,000
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...
$1,000,000
San Diego, CA
Recently launched E-commerce home decor / closet organization device ready to become the next mass consumer product. How about a 5-minute "Closet Makeover?" Unique, simple corrugated sleeve concept...
$45,000
Cash Flow: $15,000
San Diego, CA
5 year old LAN Center / eSports Cafe / Arcade for sale. Perfect opportunity for hardworking owner operator to take over turn key business and work on growing the business. I am looking to relocate to...
$100,000
Cash Flow: $60,000
San Diego, CA
TURN-KEY PRECLINICAL CRO LABORATORY - SAN DIEGO BIOTECH HUB Established Contract Research Organization offering integrated in vitro and in vivo research services to biotechnology and life sciences...
$600,000
San Diego, CA
GREAT PRICE! Great cashflow from day 1! One of the HOTTEST FRANCHISES out there right now! Get in now while you still can. Sales are GROWING every year with a Semi-Absentee Owner. 2025 sales were up...
$199,000
Cash Flow: $84,534
San Diego, CA
Established World Famous Bakery and Coffee Shop Chain - 3 Prime San Diego Locations This exceptional multi-location coffee and bakery business has dominated the San Diego County market for 19 years,...
$395,000
San Diego, CA
Seller financing available! This is a remote and semi-owner absentee after-school youth tennis program. GROUP CLASSES ARE HELD ON LOCAL SCHOOL CAMPUSES AS A SCHOOL-OFFERED PROGRAM FOR ENROLLED...
$139,000
Cash Flow: $57,498
San Diego, CA
A 7-year established wellness and recovery studio / Med Spa in the heart of La Jolla/UTC serving a health conscious, high income demographic near major medical, corporate, and retail corridors. This...
$199,000
Cash Flow: $92,000
San Diego, CA
Profitable Boba & Donut Shop in Prime Hillcrest, San Diego – Turnkey & Cash-Flowing An excellent opportunity to acquire a profitable, established dessert and beverage concept in the heart of...
$97,000
Cash Flow: $94,709
Available in California
Explore this recession-resistant franchise opportunity with high demand and low investment. Secure your stake in the thriving $110+ billion pet care industry! Uncover the potential and sniff out success with us!
$70,000
San Diego, CA
Community. Cocktails. Competition. A dynamic and inviting Sports Bar in San Diego, deeply rooted in the community. The venue blends handcrafted Mexican-American bar fare, a well-curated cocktail...
$699,000
Cash Flow: $299,346
San Diego, CA
This well-known Japanese Sushi restaurant, which holds a Beer and Wine License, is located in a prime, high-traffic shopping center anchored by major national retail and grocery store brand. The...
$549,000
Cash Flow: $183,054
San Diego, CA
Established tattoo studio in Ocean Beach, San Diego, located two blocks from the beach. This is a turnkey asset sale of a professionally built, fully operational studio with established branding and...
$110,000
Cash Flow: $70,000
San Diego, CA
Fully operational topless nightclub in San Diego, CA includes liquor license, police permit to operate, fully staffed, fully equipped. Millions invested in top notch buildout, state of the art...
$3,000,000
San Diego, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a legendary player in the global collector automotive scene: Sports Car Company, Inc. Located in the heart of La Jolla Village, this family-owned exotic and...
$595,000
Available in California
Tired of the corporate grind? Consider becoming part of a booming custom t-shirt and apparel industry that’s expected to more than double by 2030, with Big Frog Franchise. Own a lucrative, fulfilling, and FUN retail business with multiple revenue streams, minimal staffing needs, a 62.5% average gross profit margin, and low investment and inventory costs.
$250,000
San Diego, CA
Long established, loved by their customers and extremely PROFITABLE! Cash is preferred but this restaurant may qualify for SBA financing. Surrounded by businesses and minutes from Mission Valley,...
$429,999
Cash Flow: $273,283
San Diego, CA
Functional Restoration San Diego is a rare opportunity to acquire a highly profitable, interdisciplinary pain management and injury rehabilitation practice in one of the most desirable cities in the...
$795,000
Cash Flow: $523,914
San Diego, CA
This is a limited-time opportunity to acquire a manageable Farmers Insurance agency in the San Diego market, well-suited for a first-time agency owner. The current book consists of approximately $1.2M...
$60,000
San Diego, CA
Hot Chickz is a popular and thriving hot chicken restaurant located in the heart of Mission Valley, California. Renowned for its mouthwatering, crispy, and flavorful chicken, Hot Chickz has become a...
$350,000
Cash Flow: $750,000
San Diego, CA
Reduced-Mission Foods Route For Sale- San Diego CA- $57,000 #Ownaroute #Buyaroute #Distributor #Distributorship #IndependentDistributor #MissionRoute #MissionFoodsRoute #Mission #Flatbread...
$57,000
Cash Flow: $67,767
John Ovrom
EXIT CONSULTING GROUP
Serving San Diego County, CA
Exit Consulting Group, Inc. (ECG) is a premier exit strategies management firm built upon the experience of professionals who have sharpened their skills by starting, growing, managing, and selling multiple companies of their own. We give profitable businesses the ability to build comprehensive strategies to navigate upcoming transitions successfully. As the transaction advisor, we specialize in developing roadmaps for businesses either going through or anticipating a transition, helping with everything from setting up for generational success, exit strategies, partner disputes, developing value adding strategies, selling and more. Working hand-in-hand with our clients, we define what success looks like and then establish a plan of action to achieve those results. Depending on the business and ideal timetable, those results range. We work to help owners successfully exit their business in a way that the organization still thrives, drive value to the business to increase sale revenues, mitigate disunity between key stakeholders to identify clear path moving forward, manage the transaction of the sale and more.
San Diego, CA
High-visibility, fully equipped and profitable car audio shop located in a busy strip mall in San Diego, specializing in car audio systems, radio installation, window tinting, alarms, speakers,...
$139,000
Cash Flow: $386,000
San Diego, CA
Established San Diego Dental Practice - Low Overhead Opportunity This well-positioned 3-operatory dental practice presents an excellent entry point into private practice ownership or expansion...
$90,000
San Diego, CA
A Legacy of Care: Seeking a Qualified Successor for a Thriving, Office-Based Endocrinology Practice in San Diego Are you an entrepreneurial endocrinologist ready to take control of your career and...
$1,200,000
Cash Flow: $600,000
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
Cash Flow: $102,052
San Diego, CA
Premier Downtown Gaslamp Retail Dispensary Location Near San Diego Airport! Submit your Offer (San Diego, California) #1940 An exceptional opportunity to secure a prime retail dispensary location in...
$420,420
Available Nationwide
Helping Students Find Their Future. Class 101 takes the confusion and intimidation out of the college application process.
$50,000
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
EBITDA: $3,500,000
San Diego, CA
This is a fantastic opportunity to acquire a fully operational pizza restaurant in a high-traffic, established plaza. Located in a busy plaza in the heart of San Diego, this location offers steady...
$79,000
San Diego, CA
Ready to expand your food business or open your first brick-and-mortar? This fully equipped, fully permitted restaurant in downtown San Diego is a rare turnkey opportunity perfect for both new food...
$39,000
San Diego, CA
Well-established outpatient clinic for sale in a highly desirable coastal San Diego market. Fully contained and operational. -Unique 4-in-1 (four clinics in one facility) opportunity including a...
$2,500,000
San Diego, CA
San Diego's go-to franchised printer offering a full range of services with fast turnaround, creative designs, full color printing and graphic design plus copying. The business uses the latest...
$195,000
Cash Flow: $120,000
Available Nationwide
McAlister’s Deli® offers guests more than hearty sandwiches piled high and sides worth sharing. Through genuine Southern hospitality and friendly conversation, we aim to make every guest feel like our place is their place, too. Become a part of something special with a McAlister’s Deli® of your very own.
$425,000
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
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Number of Businesses for Sale |
~250 |
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Median Asking Price |
$430,000 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$930,000 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$210,000 |
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Profit Margin |
22% |
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Earnings Multiple |
2.1 |
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Revenue Multiple |
0.5 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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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.