Pasco County, FL
$129,000

Pasco County, FL
$129,000

Davie, FL
$325,000

Dania Beach, FL
$180,000
Orlando, FL
$1,200,000
West Palm Beach, FL
$100,000
Miami, FL
$349,000
Miami-Dade County, FL
$595,000
Redland, FL
$250,000
Orange County, FL
$1,000,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Florida
$1,500,000
West Palm Beach, FL
$70,000
West Palm Beach, FL
$350,000
Miami, FL
$600,000
Marion County, FL
$95,000
Pinellas County, FL
$470,000
Tampa, FL
$500,000
Craig Stacy
Sunbelt Business Brokers of New York and Florida
Serving Hillsborough County, FL
Sunbelt Business Brokers of New York and Tampa are a licensed business brokerage agency and an established affiliate of SUNBELT, the world's largest business brokerage firm with offices around the world and established in 1983. Sunbelt Business Brokers has a strong presence in the Florida and New York markets. Sunbelt specializes in confidentially assisting owners of privately-held companies to value, market and sell their businesses, as well as representing buyers interested in professional assistance in their business searches. SPECIALTIES: Sell Side M&A Advisory, Business Broker, Business Valuation, Business Exit Planning, Business Acquisition Financing, SBA Loans, Buy a Business, Sell a Business, Florida Businesses for Sale, IBBA CBI, Certified Main Street Business Broker, Business Brokers of Florida
Miami-Dade County, FL
$190,000
Palm Beach County, FL
$800,000
Palm Beach County, FL
$200,000
Palm Beach County, FL
$250,000
Palm Beach County, FL
$330,000
Bradenton, FL
$99,999
Saint Petersburg, FL
$85,000
Brevard County, FL
$50,000
Palm Beach County, FL
$99,000
Tampa, FL
$10,000,000
Tampa, FL
$3,999,990
Clearwater, FL
$119,900
Tampa, FL
$75,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Florida
$1,750,000
Miami, FL
$99,000
Hillsborough County, FL
$400,000
Broward County, FL
$179,000
Winter Springs, FL
$155,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Homestead, FL
$4,900,000
Lee County, FL
$595,000
Florida
$2,400,000
Fort Myers, FL
$170,000
Orange County, FL
$159,900
Lee County, FL
$595,000
Plantation, FL
$325,000
Collier County, FL
$2,250,000
Seminole County, FL
$349,451
Miami, FL
$25,000
Azalea Cristobal
RESF
Serving Miami-Dade County, FL
Full-time Business Broker and Commercial Realtor Specializing in Restaurants
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Martin County, FL
$6,500,000
Manatee County, FL
$750,000
Panama City Beach, FL
$99,000
Largo, FL
$270,000
Miami, FL
$800,000
Bradenton, FL
$165,000
Florida is a large market with many potential business opportunities. Its economy is diverse, with major industries such as tourism, agriculture, and international trade. With a strong business-friendly climate, it's no wonder that many entrepreneurs choose Florida as the location to buy or sell their businesses.
Market Snapshot
We have aggregated data from business for sale listings in Florida to provide some context on the market for potential business buyers and sellers.
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Number of Businesses for Sale |
~5700 |
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Median Asking Price |
$350,000 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$610,000 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$150,000 |
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Profit Margin |
25% |
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Earnings Multiple |
2.3 |
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Revenue Multiple |
0.6 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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Major Metro Areas
Most businesses selling in Florida are in one of its major metro areas:
How many businesses are for sale in Florida?
There are approximately 5,700 businesses currently listed for sale in Florida.
In which cities are most businesses listed for sale?
The highest number of businesses for sale are in:
Other notable cities include Sarasota, Fort Myers, Naples, West Palm Beach, and Boca Raton, each offering a range of opportunities for prospective buyers.
What types of businesses are for sale in Florida?
Popular sectors with businesses for sale include:
Smaller but significant numbers are also seen in other sectors such as Health Care & Fitness, Beauty, Manufacturing, and Technology.
What is the average asking price for businesses in Florida?
The median asking price for currently listed businesses is $350,000, which reflects a diverse market of business sizes and industries.
What is the average revenue of these businesses?
Businesses for sale typically report a median revenue of $610,000, though actual figures will vary greatly depending on the type and scale of the business.
What is the average seller discretionary earnings?
Median reported earnings for businesses on the market stand at $150,000, which can provide potential buyers with an indication of profitability.
What are the average valuation multiples?
Currently, the earnings multiple is around 2.3 times, and the revenue multiple is approximately 0.6 times the asking price. These multiples offer insight into the valuation approaches applied within the Florida business market.
How can Florida business owners sell their own businesses?
While business owners can list their business and manage the sale on their own, particularly if the value is under $100,000 or they already have a buyer, it's often worth the cost to hire a business broker. Brokers bring expertise in pricing, marketing, and negotiating, significantly improving the chances of a successful sale.