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
PEMBROKE PINES, FL TURNKEY RESTAURANT FOR SALE, HAS GREAT LOCATION — Pembroke Pines, Florida — $149,000
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 — $249,000
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Jacksonville Pizza and Italian Restaurant for Sale! Turn key! — Jacksonville, Florida — $134,999
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
Tarun Gajwani, Certified Restaurant Broker®
Jacksonville Restaurant for Sale- Sales over 1.4 Million! — Jacksonville, Florida — $179,999
Established Pizzeria Business for Sale – Coral Springs/Margate — Margate, Florida — $150,000
Turnkey Food Business for Sale in Hobe Sound with Equipment — Hobe Sound, Florida — $80,000
Ken Eisenband, Certified Restaurant Broker®
Food Franchise for Sale Tarpon Springs FL Asset Sale — Tarpon Springs, Florida — $199,999
Profitable Sarasota Florida Restaurant for Sale — Sarasota, Florida — $459,999
Turnkey Ice Cream Shop Business for Sale Pensacola Beach FL — Pensacola Beach, Florida — $149,999
Connie Kokonas, Certified Restaurant Broker®
Franchise Business for Sale Davenport FL, Strong Earnings — Davenport, Florida — $449,000
Second Generation Asset Sale with Drive Thru! Excellent Location!! — Clermont, Florida — $250,000
Subway Franchise for Sale in Pompano Beach, FL — Pompano Beach, Florida — $179,000
Hannah Eisenband, Certified Restaurant Broker®
Florida Restaurant for Sale- Cafe with Wholesale & Distribution-349K — Tallahassee, Florida — $349,000
Fort Lauderdale, Florida Restaurant for Sale - in Flagler Village — Fort Lauderdale, Florida — $75,000
Profitable Franchise Restaurant for sale in Apollo Beach FL — Apollo Beach, Florida — $249,999
Dave Whitcomb, Certified Restaurant Broker®
FL Restaurant for Sale – Only 1,290,000 – Real Estate Included — Tallahassee, Florida — $1,290,000
Lighthouse Point Cafe for Sale with Equipment and Patio — Lighthouse Point, Florida — $359,000
Beach Restaurant for Sale - Turn key - Limited Hours — Flagler Beach, Florida — $150,000
Mel Ferioli, Certified Restaurant Broker®
Restaurant in Palm Coast - Fully Equipped - AMAZING Rent! — Palm Coast, Florida — $25,000
Palmetto Ice Cream Franchise Asset Sale. 1,000 SF, Low Rent — Palmetto, Florida — $89,999
Profitable Italian Restaurant for Sale Tequesta FL, $100K Benefit — Tequesta, Florida — $180,000
Michael and Abby Spizzirri, Certified Restaurant Brokers®
Daytona Beach Florida Pizza Restaurant for Sale with 47 Seats — Daytona Beach, Florida — $175,000
Fort Myers Restaurant Bar for Sale with Full Liquor — Fort Myers, Florida — $125,000
Cafe Restaurant for Sale Naples FL. Turnkey with Hood and Walk-Ins — Naples, Florida — $249,000
Debra and Samantha Sawyer, Certified Restaurant Brokers®
Profitable Breakfast Franchise for sale - Limited Hours — St Johns, Florida — $349,999
Kosher Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale -Sales of $1.5 Million — Fort Lauderdale, Florida — $449,000
Breakfast Franchise for sale in Duval - Limited Hours! — Jacksonville, Florida — $249,999
April Greenwood, Certified Restaurant Broker®
Over $1 Million in Sales. Franchise for sale, Ready for a New Owner! — Lake Mary, Florida — $295,000
80k+ Owner Benefit Cold Stone Creamery Franchise for Sale Stuart FL — Stuart, Florida — $110,000
Vero Beach Sandwich Shop for Sale with Hood and Walk In — Vero Beach, Florida — $129,000
The Holmes Team, Certified Restaurant Brokers®
Profitable Orlando Franchise Restaurant. $1.33M Sales, 2COP License! — Orlando, Florida — $275,000
Safety Harbor, FL Turnkey Dessert or Deli Asset Sale with Low Rent — Safety Harbor, Florida — $69,999
Prime 8th Street Miami Location - Turnkey Restaurant! — Miami, Florida — $250,000
Jim Broscious, Certified Restaurant Broker®
FL Restaurant for Sale - 8,000 SF Beachside Restaurant — Panama City Beach, Florida — $899,000
Fast Casual Mexican Restaurant for Sale, Sales over 1.5 Million — Plantation, Florida — $550,000

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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