Linnea Westlake
License # DRE 02028068
Linnea Westlake, M&AMI (M&A Master Intermediary), CM&AP (Certified M&A Professional), CEPA (Certified Exit Planning Advisor), CBI (Certified Business Intermediary), and CBB (Certified Business Broker), brings decades of operational and executive leadership experience to her advisory practice.
Based in San Diego, CA, Linnea works with profitable, closely held businesses to evaluate readiness, clarify strategic objectives, and execute confidential, well-structured transactions designed to maximize enterprise value. Her approach combines disciplined preparation with thoughtful buyer alignment, ensuring owners move forward with clarity and confidence.
Linnea’s focus includes home and commercial services companies and business services firms, along with healthcare services, B2B niche manufacturing, distribution and logistics, specialty trades, SaaS and tech-enabled services, and select franchise operations. Her clients include strong regional operators and lower–middle market enterprises preparing for growth capital, strategic acquisition, or ownership transition.
Confidentiality, preparation, and disciplined execution are foundational to her practice. Each engagement is managed through a structured process designed to protect employees, customers, vendors, and competitive positioning while positioning the company for a well-aligned buyer and optimal outcome.
Affiliated with Transworld Business Advisors, Linnea operates with a highly personalized, boutique advisory approach — combining national and international buyer access with focused, hands-on representation for business owners in San Diego and throughout California.
Strategic preparation. Confidential execution. Trusted results.
My Listings
Construction
Commercial HVAC SDE about $1M -Strong Performance Metrics
Location: San Diego County, California
Asking Price: $6,800,000
Down Payment: $5,000,000
Sellers Discretionary Earnings: $1,134,095
Aviation
Helicopter Flight School and Touring / Fixed Wing Added Jan 2026
Location: Los Angeles County, California
Asking Price: $1,800,000
Down Payment: $1,800,000
Sellers Discretionary Earnings: --
Liquor Related Biz, Restaurants
Sports Bar in Encinitas – a Chicago Style Pizza Franchise
Location: San Diego County, California
Asking Price: $590,000
Down Payment: $490,000
Sellers Discretionary Earnings: $179,399
Manufacturing, Printing/Typesetting, Clothing
Premier Custom Screen Printing + Embroidery Business
Location: San Diego County, California
Asking Price: $350,000
Down Payment: $250,000
Sellers Discretionary Earnings: $193,672
Restaurants
Quality Fresh Submarine Sandwich Franchise in Oceanside
Location: Oceanside, San Diego County, California
Asking Price: $65,000
Down Payment: $65,000
Sellers Discretionary Earnings: $50,000
Beauty/Personal Care
ASSET SALE w/ Renters: Salon: Lash, Brow, Facial, Massage
Location: San Diego, San Diego County, California
Asking Price: $45,000
Down Payment: $45,000
Sellers Discretionary Earnings: --
Well Established Sign and Graphic Franchise
Total Investment: $200,000 - $215,000
Cash Investment: $60,000
World's Leading Promotional Products and Advertising Franchise
Total Investment: $90,000-$100,000
Cash Investment: $90,000
World's Leading Business Brokerage Franchise
Total Investment: $85,000
Cash Investment: $85,000
Coworking Franchise Opportunity
Total Investment: $360,000-$3,600,000
Cash Investment: $250,000
Wellness Focused Membership Model Grooming Franchise
Total Investment: $318,000 - $499,000
Cash Investment: $150,000
Franchise Focused on the Restoration and Repair of Leather, Plastic and Vinyl
Total Investment: $100,595 - $120,595
Cash Investment: $15,000
National Recruiting Firm
Total Investment: $75,000 - $100,000
Cash Investment: $40,000
Growing Charcuterie Business
Total Investment: $200,000-$215,000
Cash Investment: $50,000
Bookkeeping Business Solutions Franchise
Total Investment: $33,842-$69,342
Cash Investment: $29,995
Authentic Mediterranean Grill Franchise Opportunity
Total Investment: $600,000 - $850,000
Cash Investment: $250,000
Established Quick Service Italian Restaurant Franchise
Total Investment: $322,043 - $452,807
Cash Investment: $150,000
Fastest Growing Business Coaching Franchise
Total Investment: $60,000
Cash Investment: $60,000
Membership Model Coworking Franchise
Total Investment: $390,000 - $1,200,000
Cash Investment: $200,000
B2B Coworking and Business Services Franchise
Total Investment: $850,848 - $1,795,965
Cash Investment: $300,000
Market-Leading Window Tint Franchise
Total Investment: $175,000 - $250,000
Cash Investment: $150,000
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