Palm Beach County, FL
$39,000
Palm Beach County, FL
$39,000
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$249,999
Boca Raton, FL
$45,000
Boca Raton, FL
$20,000
Avon Park, FL
$15,000,000
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$1,850,000
Miami, FL
Miami, FL
Pinellas County, FL
$1,200,000
Volusia County, FL
$1,200,000
Palm Beach County, FL
$13,000,000
Rockledge, FL
$2,200,000
Boca Raton, FL
Boca Raton, FL
Boca Raton, FL
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Richard A. Zarzecki
Business Planning Advisors, Inc.
Serving Palm Beach County, FL
Business Planning Advisors is not only a Business Broker but a Merger and Acquisitions Specialist. They specialize in the transfer of businesses with annual sales revenues from $ 500,000 up to $50,000,000. We offer the personal attention of a local office with seasoned professionals and the resources of a large global organization, which provides maximum exposure. If you are a Seller, we will find the right buyer. If you are a buyer and what you are looking for is not on the market, we will do an exclusive search for you. Richard A. Zarzecki has been a business broker for over 20 years and has over 40 years of business creation, development and management experience. His background includes the successful establishment and management of companies generating millions of dollars in sales. He has over 40 years’ experience in marketing, sales, account management, product marketing and implementation. This extensive experience in owning and operating his own businesses gives him the knowledge to relate with buyers and sellers on a business level, communicating in a language they understand. His extensive accounting and financial background, as outlined below, enables him to present your business in the most accurate light. His brokerage experience enables him to advise you as to the "right price" for a business. What someone would actually pay. However, the most important part is that he will tell you what he would want to hear if he were on the other side of the conversation.
Sanford, FL
$1,550,000
Midway, FL
$320,000,000
Kissimmee, FL
Kissimmee, FL
Lecanto, FL
$849,900
Volusia County, FL
$3,000,000
Hillsborough County, FL
$3,100,000
Tavernier, FL
$7,900,000
Miami, FL
$165,000
Stuart, FL
Jacksonville, FL
$899,000
Jacksonville, FL
$699,000
New Smyrna Beach, FL
$144,000
Sebring, FL
$2,500,000
Avon Park, FL
$795,000
Miami, FL
$1,450,000
Volusia County, FL
$1,750,000
Clay County, FL
$890,000
Ocala, FL
$24,500
Ocala, FL
$750,000
Ocala, FL
$1,200,000
Holmes Beach, FL
Jacksonville, FL
$2,450,000
Zolfo Springs, FL
$225,000
Marathon, FL
$5,999,000
Key West, FL
Hialeah, FL
Miami, FL
$1,400,000
Yuruany Munoz
Yuruany A Munoz PA
Serving Miami-Dade County, FL
Jacksonville, FL
$89,900
Cape Coral, FL
Fort Myers Beach, FL
$4,500,000
Lakeland, FL
$1,100,000
Miami, FL
$4,900,000
Orlando, FL
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.
Number of Businesses for Sale |
~5700 |
Median Asking Price |
$350,000 |
Median Reported Revenue |
$610,000 |
Median Reported Earnings |
$150,000 |
Profit Margin |
25% |
Earnings Multiple |
2.3 |
Revenue Multiple |
0.6 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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.