Hillsborough County, FL
$160,000
Businesses in Florida For Sale
Local Info
Semi-Absentee, Multi-Location Education Franchise
Miami Beach Boat Rentals
Miami-Dade County, FL
$299,000
Thriving Exotic Flower Shop - Extremely Aggressive Price
Broward County, FL
$30,000
Tampa Laundry For Sale
Tampa, FL
$1,500,000
Profitable Nail Salon with huge growth potential
Tampa, FL
$60,000
Magnificent Med Spa $100k Ask Seller Financing
Deerfield Beach, FL
$149,000
Premium Impact Window Solutions Provider
Estero, FL
Established High End Wine Bar in Volusia County
Ormond Beach, FL
$140,000
SBA Pre-Qualified eCommerce Brand | Collectible Robot Toys and Action
Tampa, FL
$3,000,000
Beautiful South Florida Event Venue For Sale
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Miami-Dade County, FL
$3,850,000
Established Preschool Business for Sale in Broward County
Broward County, FL
$150,000
Hard Money Lending Business - Well Established with Great Books, Tampa
Hillsborough County, FL
$5,000,000
Profitable Spices and Candy Manufacturer for Sale!
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$1,500,000
Well Known Promoter World Famous Athlete Pay Per View Ownership
Miami, FL
$25,000,000
Martial Arts School for Sale – Established Taekwondo Academy
Manatee County, FL
$475,000
High-End Tampa Massage & Facial Salon
Tampa, FL
$349,000
Lanier Chew, CBI
Sunbelt Business Brokers and Business Brokers South
Serving Escambia County, FL
The broker associates with Business Brokers South represent a total of over 65 years experience in the buying and selling of businesses. This is our specialty, not a sideline.
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Thriving Engineering Firm with a Strong Reputation & Growth Potential
Hillsborough County, FL
$2,680,000
Thriving Liquidation Store for Sale
Orange County, FL
$175,000
Luxury Bridal Boutique
Orange County, FL
$195,000
St. John's County - Recreational Sports Program
St. Johns County, FL
$125,000
Wine Bar Business in Volusia County
Volusia County, FL
$50,000
Dog Grooming & Boarding over 20 Years in Business
Miami, FL
$350,000
Attractive Pricing Children's Indoor Playground business.Turnkey
Broward Mall, FL
$169,918
Turn Key-AUTO REPAIR-franchise- Absentee Owned
Duval County, FL
$150,000
$149,900 Top-Notch Pool Route
Davenport, FL
$149,900
Family Owned Auto Repair Shop on Busy Highway
Hillsborough County, FL
$200,000
Nationally Recognized General & Electrical Contractor, Robust Pipeline
Florida
$7,000,000
Licensed Private Duty Home Health Care Agency – Region 7
Orlando, FL
$149,000
Beauty Salon For Sale On 8th St
Miami, FL
$120,000
Sarasota, Florida Electrical Contractor with Real Estate For Sale
Sarasota, FL
$1,085,000
30 Year Online Marketer/Manuf. Of Premium Designer Tubs.
Florida
$1,950,000
Established Family-Owned Custom Cabinet Business for Sale – Turnkey Op
Pasco County, FL
$189,900
Well Established Legal Firm
Lee County, FL
$225,000
Turnkey Laser Hair Removal Spa in Prime Location – Priced to Sell
Broward County, FL
$60,000
Artificial Landscape Turf Business
Flagler County, FL
$450,000
Successful Health Food Franchise Cutler Bay
Cutler Bay, FL
$750,000
Large Major Branded Gas Station with Deli and Dunkin Donuts
Charlotte County, FL
$1,000,000
Investment Townhouse for sale
Cutler Bay, FL
$397,000
High-End Auto Detailing Business
Martin County, FL
$165,000
Golf Cart Sales and Repair Business For Sale in North Florida
Florida
$2,300,000
Successful Cleaning / Maid Franchise in Sought After Location
Clermont, FL
$60,000
Auto-Lab Master Franchise Territory in Northeast Florida
Jacksonville, FL
$75,000
HIGHLY PROFITABLE Restaurant-Bar For Sale On 8th st
Coral Gables, FL
$175,000
Auto-Lab Master Franchise Territory in Northwest Florida
Destin, FL
$75,000
David Costello
RockWater of KW Commercial
Serving Collier County, FL
RockWater is affiliated with KW Commercial the commercial real estate arm of Keller Williams Realty, the number one real estate company in the United States. Keller Williams has over 790 offices in 49 states in the U.S. as well as offices in 24 countries and regions around the world. RockWater has access to the overall commercial team consisting of the most knowledgeable, results-driven brokers backed by the most innovative and scalable technology the commercial real estate industry has to offer. When you work with a KW Commercial broker, you aren’t just working with a single broker, you’re hiring a vast network of dedicated real estate professionals.
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Auto-Lab Master Franchise Territory in North Central Florida
Tallahassee, FL
$75,000
Auto-Lab Master Franchise Territory in Central West Florida
Tampa, FL
$75,000
Auto-Lab Master Franchise Territory in Central East Florida
Melbourne, FL
$75,000
Podiatry Practice for Sale *UNDER CONTRACT*
Sarasota County, FL
$799,000
Fire sal… Well established smoke shop for Sale in the heart of Tampa!
Tampa, FL
$50,000
Authentic Greek Restaurant -Turnkey Opportunity in Tarpon Springs
Tarpon Springs, FL
$299,000
Buy or Sell a Business in Florida
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:
- Destin-Fort Walton Beach Area
- Fort Myers Area
- Fort Pierce Area
- Jacksonville Metro
- Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area
- North Port-Sarasota Area
- Orlando Metro Area
- Panama City Metro Area
- Pensacola Metro Area
- Tallahassee Metro Area
- Tampa Bay Metro Area
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:
- Food and Restaurants (~1,400 listings)
- Service Businesses (~910 listings)
- Building and Construction (~540 listings)
- Retail (~520 listings)
- Automotive and Boat (~420 listings)
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.
