How much does it cost to use Exit Clue as my business broker?

Zero upfront fees. We work on a success-based commission of 5–10% of the final sale price (with a $15,000 minimum) — paid only at closing.

How long does it take to sell a business in San Diego?

Most San Diego business sales close in 3–9 months from listing. Clean financials, realistic pricing, and SBA pre-qualification can shorten the timeline significantly.

How do you keep the sale of my business confidential?

We use blind listings (no business name, no exact address), require NDAs from every prospective buyer, and only release identifying details after pre-qualification.

What size businesses do you broker?

Exit Clue specializes in San Diego businesses with $500K–$10M in annual revenue and at least $50K+ in EBITDA — the lower-middle market sweet spot for individual buyers and small private equity.

Will my business qualify for SBA financing?

Most profitable businesses with 3+ years of clean tax returns qualify for SBA 7(a) loans. We pre-qualify your business before listing so buyers can move fast.

Do you offer free business valuations?

Yes. We provide a no-obligation valuation based on your financials, industry-specific multiples, and current San Diego market conditions — free and confidential.

California Business Sale Guides & Playbooks

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Valuation

What's My Business Worth? California Multiples by Industry (2026)

Defensible SDE and EBITDA multiples for the most-traded California small-business verticals.

Industry Playbooks

How to Sell a Restaurant in Los Angeles: 2026 Playbook

Step-by-step playbook for confidentially selling an LA restaurant in the $300K–$2M range.

How to Sell an HVAC Business in California (2026)

California HVAC businesses are among the most actively acquired — here's how to maximize your exit.

How to Sell a Dental Practice in California (2026)

DSOs, individual buyers, and partnerships — how to position your CA dental practice for max value.

How to Sell an Auto Repair Shop in California (2026)

Independent shops, multi-bay operations, and PE-targeted consolidator candidates — here's how to maximize your exit.

How to Sell a Gym or Fitness Business in California (2026)

Boutique studios, full-service gyms, and franchise operations — California fitness sale playbook.

How to Sell an E-commerce Business Based in California (2026)

Amazon FBA, Shopify DTC, and multi-channel operations — maximize your CA-based e-commerce exit.

How to Sell a SaaS Business in California (2026)

$300K–$2M ARR SaaS operations — strategic, PE, and individual buyer playbook.

How to Sell a Marketing or Creative Agency in California (2026)

Performance, creative, PR, and full-service agency exit playbook for CA owners.

How to Sell a Manufacturing Business in California (2026)

Light manufacturing, contract production, and specialty fabrication — California exit playbook.

How to Sell a Plumbing Business in California (2026)

Service plumbing, repipe specialists, and commercial plumbing — California exit playbook.

How to Sell a Trucking or Logistics Business in California (2026)

Asset-based trucking, freight brokerage, 3PL, and final-mile — California exit playbook.

How to Sell a Medical Practice in California (2026)

Primary care, specialty practices, and ASC ownership — CA medical practice exit playbook.

How to Sell a Beauty Salon, Spa, or Med Spa in California (2026)

Hair salons, day spas, and medical aesthetics — California beauty business exit playbook.

How to Sell a Childcare or Daycare Business in California (2026)

Licensed center-based childcare, preschool, and family daycare exit playbook.

How to Sell a Laundromat in California (2026)

Self-service, full-service, and pickup-delivery laundromat exit playbook.

SBA & Financing

SBA 7(a) Loans for California Business Buyers: Complete 2026 Guide

How SBA 7(a) financing works for California acquisitions in the $300K–$5M range.

Owner Financing & Seller Notes in California Business Sales

How seller financing expands buyer pool, increases deal value, and optimizes seller tax position.

Process & Exit Planning

Exit Planning for California Business Owners: 1-3 Year Roadmap

How to maximize sale value through pre-exit operational and financial preparation.

Letter of Intent (LOI) in California Business Sales: What's In It and How to Negotiate

How LOIs work, what's negotiable, and how California business owners protect their position.

Due Diligence in a California Business Sale: What Buyers Actually Review

What buyers actually review, what kills deals, and how California sellers prepare for clean diligence.

Lease Assignment in California Business Sales: The Critical Path Item

How lease assignment works in California, what landlords actually require, and how to manage timeline risk.

Tax & Legal

Asset Sale vs Stock Sale in California: Which Structure Wins?

Tax, liability, and structural implications of asset vs stock sale for California business owners.

Earn-Outs in California Business Sales: Structure, Negotiation, Pitfalls

How earn-outs work, how to negotiate them, and the common pitfalls California sellers should avoid.

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