Sell Your Restaurant, Bar, or Hospitality Business in Florida
If you’ve built a business in the food, hospitality, or entertainment space, you know it takes more than passion to stay successful.
Now that you’re thinking about stepping away, the process of selling deserves just as much attention.
At Sunbelt South Florida, we help owners of full-service restaurants, spas, venues, and nightlife businesses plan and execute exits that protect their brand, their people, and their financial goals.
Whether your operation is upscale, fast-casual, or event-based, we know how to market what makes it valuable.
Structure Your Exit With a Clear Plan
The hospitality world moves fast. We make sure your deal doesn’t fall behind. From leases and licenses to staff retention and goodwill, we handle the complexity so you can focus on the outcome.
Exit Planning
We start by understanding your day-to-day involvement, staffing, hours, licenses, and your plans after the sale. Some owners want to walk away. Others want to stay on in a consulting or management role. We plan for both.
Business Valuation
Hospitality buyers care about cash flow, leases, labor, and customer experience. We recast your financials, normalize earnings, and account for seasonality, cost structure, and real estate. You get a valuation based on what buyers will actually pay.
Marketing the Business
We prepare a confidential profile and screen every inquiry. From chefs and entrepreneurs to private investors, we only connect you with serious buyers. Our team manages the process while you continue serving guests.
What Buyers Are Looking For
Hospitality buyers are looking for businesses with strong branding, consistent revenue, and room to grow. In South Florida, we see active interest in businesses doing over $2 million in sales that offer:
Established customer base and online reputation
Experienced staff or management in place
Prime locations with long-term leases or real estate
Transferable licenses and clear health inspections
Scalable systems or unique brand identity
High-demand categories include:
Full-service and fine dining restaurants
Fast-casual and quick-service franchises
Bars, lounges, and nightclubs
Spas and massage therapy businesses
Catering companies and commissary kitchens
Event spaces and wedding venues
Recent Owner Outcome
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The owner of a three-location quick-service restaurant group in Florida was generating $4.2 million in annual revenue across the units. Each store had solid EBITDA, stable management, and franchise support. The owner was looking to exit and reinvest in another venture but needed a buyer who could pass franchise approval and keep operations smooth. We prepared a detailed package, coordinated with the franchisor, and found a multi-unit operator backed by SBA financing. The deal closed at full asking price, with the new owner keeping all key staff in place.
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