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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 were 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.
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:
Jim Broscious is the multi-unit Franchise Partner for the Pensacola, FL and Mobile, AL markets. With more than 45 years of experience in the restaurant industry.
Chris, Lisa, Michael, and Alicia Holmes are the We Sell Restaurants Multi-state and Multi-unit Franchise Partners for the North Central portion of Florida including Tallahassee.
April Greenwood is a Certified Restaurant Broker and Franchise Partner for We Sell Restaurants for the North Jacksonville territory.
Debra Sawyer is the multi-unit Franchise Partner for the Kissimmee, Orlando, and Sanford regions. Debra is a licensed real estate salesperson in the state of Florida.
Michael and Abby Spizzirri have taken years of combined experience in the restaurant, franchising, and customer service industries to pursue their latest adventure - becoming franchise partners.
Austin and Gary Luke are franchise partners in the Metro Jacksonville, Florida market. Gary has practiced law for over a decade, and his son, Austin, formerly owned a landscape design company.
Mel Ferioli is the franchisee for markets in Clermont and Orlando, Florida. Formerly, she and her husband owned and operated their own franchise drink business, Margarita Man, for 12 years.
Dave Whitcomb is the Franchise Partner for Lee and Collier Counties in Naples, FL. He has over 30 years in the industry as culinary director, executive chef, general manager, and owner-operator.
Don Mason is the multi-unit Franchise Partner for Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties in Tampa Clearwater/St Pete Florida. Don has been part of the restaurant industry for over 35 years.
Ken Eisenband leads two offices for We Sell Restaurants in South Florida. He has been recognized as a top five transaction agent in the state, among several other awards.
Tarun Gajwani is the We Sell Restaurants Franchise partner for South Miami in Florida. An entrepreneur, he understands the distinct needs of buyers and sellers.
Hands-on learning and a strong work ethic are important steps in how to become a restaurant buyer and create your success.
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