Orlando, FL
Businesses in Florida For Sale
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$237K SDE Orlando Bar and Restaurant for Sale! Absentee!
Subway Franchise for Sale in Volusia County! Profitable! Remodeled!
New Smyrna Beach, FL
Turnkey Coral Gables Restaurant for Sale! Great Location!
Coral Gables, FL
Bring Your Own Concept! UCF Restaurant with $1M in Proven Sales!
Orlando, FL
Pastry and Coffee shop Food Franchise for Sale!
Tarpon Springs, FL
Profitable Gainesville Franchise. SBA Ready. $84,912 Owner Benefit.
Gainesville, FL
Built out Restaurant bar for Sale! Miracle Mile! Bring Concept!
Miami, FL
2 Store Crumbl Package Franchises for Sale!
Treasure Coast, FL
Siesta Key Food Business for Sale with Full Liquor!
Siesta Key, FL
Near $1 million in Sales and $150,000 Income in 2025 and 2026!
Orlando, FL
Tampa Second Generation Restaurant for Sale with Hood!
Tampa, FL
Absentee Run Pizza Franchise for Sale! SBA 15% Down!
Gainesville, FL
Plant City Pizza Franchise Asset Sale with Equipment and Lease
Plant City, FL
Franchise Generating $1.3MM in Sales and Over $180,000 in Cash Flow!
Doral, FL
Profitable Dessert Franchise in Tampa. $90K Owner Benefit.
Tampa, FL
Beautiful Turnkey BuiltOut Restaurant For Sale Hood and Grease Trap
Miami, FL
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Serving Hillsborough County, FL
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Clearwater Restaurant Bar for Sale with $264K Owner Benefit
Clearwater, FL
Food Truck for Sale!
Miami, FL
Italian Restaurant For Sale Fine Dining In North Pinellas
Palm Harbor, FL
Profitable Catering Business for Sale with Dine In! Great Potential
Miami, FL
Bar and grill for sale $234,000 Annual Owner Profit Low Rent
Tallahassee, FL
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.
