I’ve been selling businesses for more than 20 years, and I’ve seen just about everything.
When it comes to selling a restaurant in Florida, some mistakes show up again and again.
Central Florida's #1 Business Broker
I’ve been selling businesses for more than 20 years, and I’ve seen just about everything.
When it comes to selling a restaurant in Florida, some mistakes show up again and again.
Buyers can sense desperation. When a seller appears rushed or financially pressured, buyers gain negotiating power. When a seller appears confident and willing to wait for the right offer, buyers take the opportunity more seriously.
To command a premium in today’s market, you must focus on three pillars: clean books, scalable operations, and predictable metrics.
For Florida business owners, the goal of due diligence isn’t just to “pass”; it’s to ensure that an unexpected discovery doesn’t trigger a massive price re-negotiation or, worse, a “clawback” after the deal is done.
As a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and a veteran of over 450 transactions, I’ve refined the art of the “Silent Exit.” We keep the business stable, the employees focused, and the competitors in the dark—right up until the day the keys are handed over.