Wellington, FL
Businesses in Florida For Sale


Pensacola, FL

Orange County, FL

Pompano Beach, FL
Miami, FL
Jacksonville, FL
Palm Beach County, FL
Charlotte County, FL
Florida
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Melbourne, FL
Martin County, FL
St Lucie County, FL
Sanford, FL
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Florida
Jacksonville, FL
Hialeah Gardens, FL
Tom Traina
EatZ & Associates
Serving Seminole County, FL
EatZ & Associates is a National Business Brokering Firm specializing in the restaurant industry. With over 23 years of restaurant brokering and sales experience, EatZ & Associates works with both national, regional and local franchises, as well as established independent restaurants. We are one of the nation’s largest brokers of existing franchise and independent resales, representing many franchisors that have corporate units, franchisees, in addition to, individuals with multiple or single eating and drinking establishments. Our goal at EatZ & Associates is to offer unsurpassed guidance to both buyers and sellers looking for the right restaurant to buy or helping you sell your restaurant. Our staff with countless years of restaurant related experience in operations, brokering and sales, is passionate about helping you find the right restaurant to buy -or- finding the right buyer for your restaurant! Our team delivers with countless years of brokering and commercial real estate experience from working with landlords, franchisors, franchisees and independent owners across the country. We have sold well over 2,500 businesses! WHAT SETS US APART: - We Know Restaurants - Building, Buying, Financing, Leasing, Owning, Operating & Selling! - Countless Years of Experience in the Restaurant Industry - Countless Years of Experience in Restaurant Operations - 23+ Years of Experience Restaurant Brokering/Sales - Strong Relationships with Various Restaurant Lenders - National Database of Prospective Buyers - Over 50,000 Potential Buyers in Our Database - Over 2,500 Businesses Sold
Tampa, FL
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Florida
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Pinellas County, FL
Ellenton, FL
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
Orlando, FL
North Fort Myers, FL
Kissimmee, FL
Orlando, FL
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Miami-Dade County, FL
Broward County, FL
Palm Beach County, FL
Broward County, FL
Tallahassee, FL
Panama City, FL
Boynton Beach, FL
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Broward County, FL
Doral, FL
Sarasota County, FL
St. Johns County, FL
Florida
Miami-Dade County, FL
Lee County, FL
Miami-Dade County, FL
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Oviedo, FL
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Port Charlotte, FL
Routes Sale®
Routes For Sale LLC
Serving Hillsborough County, FL
Routes For Sale® was founded by Ron Slusser who has been deemed by his customers as the "Route Guru® of America!" Ron started his career as an independent distributor in route sales, and later acquired his Real Estate License which further led to him becoming a Commercial Broker. Ron previously sold residential property and owned route distributorships through Murray Cookies, and Snyder's Of Hanover. This is important, because not only do you have an expert when it comes to answering questions about the buying and selling process, but you also have access to someone with hands on experience who has worked in the route sales field for a combined 20 years.
Martin County, FL
Naples, FL
Polk County, FL
Brevard County, FL
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
St Lucie County, FL
Miami, 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.



