Florida Restaurants for Sale

If you are interested in buying a Restaurant, focus on Florida restaurants for sale.

Florida restaurants saw $42 Billion in sales in 2018 according to the National Restaurant Association. There are over 40,000 eating and drinking places in Florida as of 2018. A whopping 1,096,000 people were employed in the restaurant industry in Florida in 2018. That was 12 percent of the total workforce that year. (Source: National Restaurant Association. Includes all restaurant and foodservice occupations. Employment figures are projected.)

Overall, Florida is the fourth most populous state in the nation and the most populous state in the Southeast with 21.9 Million residents in 2022. Florida is currently ranked eighth in the country in economic outlook. In terms of economic performance, Florida ranks third.

Florida is a business-friendly environment where an entrepreneurial spirit, competitive costs, and streamlined regulations are the drivers of small business. Florida is home to three of the nation's most cost-competitive large metros. Florida ranks among America's Top 10 most entrepreneurial states and has more than 2 Million small businesses. Florida's universities are regarded as some of the best in the country in technology transfer. Florida is also a global hub with its strategic geographic location, infrastructure, and concentration of corporate and financial resources.

All of this activity, around entrepreneurship and the creation of a business-friendly environment, keep people moving to the sunshine state. Those people need to eat! That doesn’t include the tourists who descend on the land of Mickey Mouse and more. Florida ranks first in the southeast and third in the nation in leisure and hospitality. That's a growth industry you're thinking of joining.

It's easy to see why Florida is a great destination if you’re in the market to buy a restaurant.

Resources for Buying a Florida Restaurant

Buying a Florida restaurant for sale is a team sport and you may need all kinds of help. Our Florida Certified Restaurant Broker© has plenty of resources and aid for you. Here’s a starting point for the most common requests:

Restaurant Financing and Access to Capital
Florida Liquor and Tobacco Enforcement Division - Alcohol Licenses for Restaurants, Bars & Clubs
Florida Department of State - Restaurant's First Step
Small Business Administration-Financial Programs to Buy a Restaurant
Restaurant Equipment and Restaurant Supplies

Restaurants for sale

Tampa Restaurants for Sale
Cape Coral Mexican Restaurant for Sale with Beer and Wine — Cape Coral, Florida — $199,000
Italian Restaurant for Sale in Pembroke Pines with Hood — Penbroke Pines, Florida — $195,000
Naples Asset Sale Restaurant for sale and Bar with Full Liquor — Naples, Florida — $399,000
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Bring the Flavor to Oviedo with Your Own Restaurant! Walkable Area! — Oviedo, Florida — $100,000
Restaurant with Real Estate for Sale in BOOMING St. Johns County, FL — Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida — $765,000
Pizza Restaurant for Sale in Sunrise FL. $184K Owner Benefit — Sunrise, Florida — $750,000
Tarun Gajwani, Certified Restaurant Broker®
Profitable Asian Restaurant for Sale, Vero Beach FL — Vero Beach, Florida — $599,000
Food Franchise for Sale Panama City Beach Asset Sale — Panama City Beach, Florida — $99,999
Low Rent & Long Lease! Second Generation Pizza Restaurant For Sale! — Winter Park, Florida — $199,000
Ken Eisenband, Certified Restaurant Broker®
Profitable Asian Restaurant, Stuart FL, Owner Benefit $48,900 — Stuart, Florida — $109,000
Profitable Ocala, FL Franchise for Sale, SBA 15% Down — Ocala, Florida — $265,000
Profitable Boca Raton Sushi Restaurant for Sale - Owner Net $84,633 — Boca Raton, Florida — $179,900
Connie Kokonas, Certified Restaurant Broker®
Profitable Florida Coffee Shop for sale, $100k Owner Earnings! — The Villages, Florida — $198,000
Daytona Beach Restaurant for Sale , $1.4M Sales, $227,873 Earnings — Daytona Beach, Florida — $2,800,000
Breakfast Restaurant For Sale in Bradenton with Hood and Walk In — Bradenton, Florida — $249,999
Hannah Eisenband, Certified Restaurant Broker®
Second Gen Sandwich Franchise Space Delray Beach, 2,000 SF — Delray Beach, Florida — $199,000
Established 20-Year Pizza Restaurant with $130K SDE and Low Rent! — Deltona, Florida — $350,000
Prime Sanford Franchise Location with Food Trailer Included! — Sanford, Florida — $175,000
Dave Whitcomb, Certified Restaurant Broker®
Bring Your Own Concept - 8th Street with Hood! Beautiful Buildout! — Miami, Florida — $250,000
Turnkey Restaurant for Sale, In South Miami, Near Downtown Dadeland! — Miami, Florida — $199,000
Cafe for Sale Marco Island Fully Equipped Turnkey Space — Marco Island, Florida — $125,000
Mel Ferioli, Certified Restaurant Broker®
Turnkey Cafe with Hood in Naples, Florida — Naples, Florida — $169,000
Port St Lucie BBQ Restaurant For Sale with Patio Seating — Port St Lucie, Florida — $299,000
Fort Myers Turnkey Restaurant for Sale with Patio Seating — Fort Myers, Florida — $109,000
Michael and Abby Spizzirri, Certified Restaurant Brokers®
Large Fully Equipped Restaurant with Outdoor Seating! — Port Orange, Florida — $30,000
Restaurant for sale with covered out door seating! Fully Equipped! — Port Orange, Florida — $35,000
Profitable Pizza Business For Sale, Boca Raton FL Nets $203,358 — Boca Raton, Florida — $479,000
Debra and Samantha Sawyer, Certified Restaurant Brokers®
Jacksonville Cafe for Sale. 1,030 SF, Beer, Wine and Hookah Ready — Jacksonville, Florida — $69,000
Profitable Florida Sandwich Franchise Franchise for Sale - Low Rent! — Spring Hill, Florida — $164,999
Ice Cream Shop Asset Sale in Boynton Beach with Patio Seating — Boynton Beach, Florida — $349,000
April Greenwood, Certified Restaurant Broker®
Fort Pierce, FL Bar and Grill for Sale. Turnkey, Hood, Patio — Fort Pierce, Florida — $90,000
PEMBROKE PINES, FL TURNKEY RESTAURANT FOR SALE, HAS GREAT LOCATION — Pembroke Pines, Florida — $149,000
Profitable Asian Cuisine Restaurant -Full Bar on International Drive — Orlando, Florida — $971,000
The Holmes Team, Certified Restaurant Brokers®
Broward County, Florida Restaurant Can Convert to Any Concept — Coconut Creek, Florida — $99,000
Winter Park Restaurant in Standalone Building & Private Event Space! — Winter Park, Florida — $190,000
Jacksonville Pizza and Italian Restaurant for Sale! Turn key! — Jacksonville, Florida — $134,999
Jim Broscious, Certified Restaurant Broker®
Fully Equipped Restaurant For Sale - Keep or convert to any Concept! — Ormond Beach, Florida — $114,999
Cape Coral Mexican Restaurant Asset Sale with Full Bar — Cape Coral, Florida — $199,000

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions: Florida Restaurants for Sale

What types of restaurants are for sale in Florida? Everything from fast food franchises and food trucks to coffee shops, bar and grills, Latin and Caribbean concepts, and turnkey fine dining at all price points.

What is the average price of a restaurant for sale in Florida? Independent restaurants typically list between $50,000 and $500,000. Established franchises range from $250,000 to over $1 million.

Can I buy a restaurant in Florida with an SBA loan? Yes. Many Florida acquisitions qualify for SBA 7(a) financing. We Sell Restaurants can connect buyers with experienced restaurant lenders.

How long does it take to sell a restaurant in Florida? Most sales close within 3 to 9 months. Clean financials and a favorable lease move deals faster.

What is my Florida restaurant worth? A Certified Restaurant Broker can provide an opinion of value that will include comparable pricing. He or she is a market specialist that can adjust for location, lease terms, equipment condition, sales trends, and profitability.

What licenses do I need to take over a restaurant in Florida? Generally a Food Service License from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), a Food Handler Card for staff, a Food Facility Health Permit, and a Seller's Permit to collect sales tax. An alcoholic beverage license from the DBPR is required if serving alcohol, plus local business permits from your city or county.
Is We Sell Restaurants a franchise? Yes, We Sell Restaurants is itself a franchise opportunity, not just a service provider to restaurant franchises. Franchisees become Certified Restaurant Brokers™ through our structured onboarding process, then use We Sell Restaurants' proprietary BOSS (Broker's Operations and Sales System) platform and Restaurant For Sale marketplace to help entrepreneurs buy, sell and lease hospitality properties in their territory.

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