Sarasota County, FL
Businesses in Florida For Sale

Tampa, FL

Melbourne, FL

Miami Beach, FL
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Palm Bay, FL
Delray Beach, FL
Orange County, FL
Martin County, FL
Boca Raton, FL
Orlando, FL
Tampa, FL
Clearwater, FL
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Pasco County, FL
Broward County, FL
Andrew Cagnetta
Transworld Business Brokers
Serving Duval County, FL
Transworld Business Advisors is the world leader in business sales, mergers and acquisitions, commercial real estate, and franchise sales. We are truly an entrepreneur's secret weapon to success! Transworld spends more money marketing businesses for sale than any other business brokerage franchise. Hands down. By successfully selling businesses since 1979, we have developed a robust and unmatched buyer and partner network that helps us complete deals quickly and at the highest level of professionalism. We specialize in finding the right buyers for good businesses. Our extensive network of business brokers and transaction coordinators worldwide boasts 250+ franchise offices and nearly 1000 team members. Because of our size, training, continued education, and communication, our network offers an unequaled distribution of exclusive business sale opportunities. Our team approach to Mergers and Acquisitions and Commercial Real Estate ensures that even the most complex and demanding transactions are executed with five-star proficiency. Whether we represent an acquisition-minded corporation or an adventurous entrepreneur, Transworld Business Advisors is the best option for successful business sales.
Florida
Pasco County, FL
Hillsborough County, FL
Daytona Beach, FL
Largo, FL
Bonita Springs, FL
Broward County, FL
Tampa, FL
Palm Beach County, FL
Jacksonville, FL
Palm Beach County, FL
Tallahassee, FL
Florida
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Florida
Polk County, FL
Delray Beach, FL
Boca Raton, FL
Volusia County, FL
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Collier County, FL
Hollywood, FL
Tampa, FL
West Palm Beach, FL
St Lucie County, FL
Orlando, FL
Volusia County, FL
Orlando, FL
Jacksonville, FL
Gainesville, FL
Routes Sale®
Routes For Sale
Serving Palm Beach 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.
Tallahassee, FL
Martin County, FL
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Florida
Doral, FL
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Florida
Florida
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.



