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Is Your Restaurant Sellable? 10 Brutal Truths

December 10, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

Selling a restaurant isn’t just numbers—it’s assets, compliance, and strategy. Face these truths now to avoid a failed deal.

Filed Under: exitplan, exitplanning, restaurant, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: broker, cepa, ffe, ibba, lease, license, liens, liqour, michaelshea, ownership, restaurant, sales, stable, tampa, tampabay, Transworld

Franchise vs. Independent: A Guide to Buying a Restaurant

December 9, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

When considering the purchase of a restaurant, one of the first decisions you’ll face is whether to buy a franchise or an independent establishment. Each option offers unique advantages and challenges, and understanding these differences is key to making an informed investment.

Filed Under: breakfast, cpa, exitplan, exitplanning, Franchises, restaurant, sellerfinancing, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: #franchise, bars, businessbroker, clearwater, independent, michaelshea, pizza, restaurant, tampa, tampabay, transworldbusinessadvisors

Transworld Business Advisors Closes Sale of Popular Saint Petersburg Deli for $380,000

June 24, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

About the Business

The deli, a staple in the Saint Petersburg community, offers a mix of classic fare, local favorites, and fast-casual options. Its prime location and efficient operations made it an attractive acquisition target for a hands-on owner with food service experience.

Filed Under: Buy a Business, exitplan, exitplanning, michaelshea, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: business, cbi, deli, entrepreneurs, michaelshea, restaurant, tampa

How to Improve Your Pizza Parlor Value in Tampa and Sell for 50% Higher Price

February 21, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

A Tampa pizza parlor with $500,000 in annual revenue and a 15% profit margin might fetch 2-3 times its earnings—around $150,000-$225,000. Bump that margin to 20% and show consistent growth, and you could push the multiplier to 3.5 or more, nearing $350,000. That’s already a hefty jump.

Filed Under: Business Management Tips, Buy a Business, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales Tagged With: cepa, italian, izza, margins, michaelshea, pizza, restaurant, sellingforapremium, tampabusinessbroker, Transworld, waste

Polk County Bar Restaurant For Sale #3353-706588

December 10, 2024 by Michael Shea PA

An iconic restaurant and bar in the Heart of Central Florida primed for new ownership. Business is fully staffed and includes a 4cop license. A locals local..ready for new ownership to continue the decades old legacy of food and fun. Highly Confidential NDA required.

Filed Under: Buy a Business, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company Tagged With: auburndale, bar, businessbrokersofflorida, businessforsale, davenport, florida, forsale, lakealnd, restaurant, restaurants, tampa

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