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Case Study: How Transworld Brokered the Successful Sale of Franchise Pizza Store in Tampa, FL

October 17, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Franchise operations carry brand stability, but buyers frequently look to discount equipment wear, franchise transfer fees, and royalty commitments. Establishing a competitive market value that validated historical revenue while protecting seller net cash was critical.  Shea and his great relationship with the Franchisor made the transition of the franchise system easy.

Filed Under: bestbusinessbroker, businessbroker, cepa, clearwater, clearwaterbusinessbroker, exitplan, michaelshea, Pinellas, pizza, Pizza Restaurant, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: business broker, case study, cepa, Michael Shea, pizza, tampa, Tampa Bay

The Three Numbers Every Business Owner Should Know — Starting With SDE

October 2, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Understanding these metrics shifts your mindset from “How big is my revenue?” to “How durable and valuable is the asset I’m building?” Buyers don’t buy your past sales; they buy your future cash flows.

Filed Under: businessbroker, certifiedbroker, clearwater, clearwaterbusinessbroker, exitplan, Pinellas, privateequity, Seller Finance, sellerfinancing, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors, vacationrental Tagged With: business broker, cbi, cepa, clearwater, cmap, Michael Shea, tampa, Transworld, valuation

What Tampa Bay’s Healthcare Growth Means for Business Owners

September 28, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

Healthcare transactions often involve additional complexity due to regulations and compliance requirements.

Filed Under: businessbroker, Buy a Business, cepa, certifiedbroker, clearwater, clearwaterbusinessbroker, cpa, ebitda, exitplan, exitplanning, healthcare, Medical Practice, michaelshea, Pinellas, pizza, Pizza Restaurant, private equity, propertymanagement, retail, retail business, Seller Finance Tagged With: business, business broker, doctor, healthcare, logistics, medical, Michael Shea, Tampa Bay, Transworld

Sell Your Tampa Business Without Unnecessary Exposure

September 23, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

If you’re considering selling a business in Tampa, Clearwater, St. Petersburg or throughout Central Florida, I’d be happy to have a confidential conversation with you.

Filed Under: clearwater, clearwaterbusinessbroker, michaelshea, Pinellas, Seller Finance, sellerfinancing, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, St Pete Tagged With: business, business broker, cepa, confidentiality, Michael Shea, tampa

7 Lease, License & Permit Transfer Risks That Can Delay a Florida Business Sale

September 22, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

A Florida business license may be issued to a particular person, entity, profession, activity, or location, so the buyer may need a new application, an ownership-change filing, or agency approval before operating.

Filed Under: Business Management Tips, businessbroker, Buy a Business, Medical Practice, michaelshea, Pinellas, propertymanagement, sellerfinancing, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: 4cop, ACHA, business tax reciept, florida, licenses, medical, occupational license, Transfers

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