Monday, December 27, 2010

This Week's New Business Brokers of Florida Listings (Dec 19-25):

RESTAURANTS
Listing Number; County; Business Description; Ask Price; Down Pymt; Adj Net; Sales
BBF-10504011 Broward Fast Food-No Franchize 140,000 140,000 94,063 205,466
BBF-28625376 Broward Sub Shop 599,000 499,000 300,000 575,000
BBF-28695654 Broward Sandwich Shop 599,000 499,000 300,000 575,000
BBF-30200091 Broward Barbecue Restaurant 275,000 150,000 202,610 984,530
BBF-74703160 Duval Breakfast Lunch 149,000 74,500 51,439 287,080
BBF-74703163 Duval Barbecue Restaurant 230,000 115,000 54,236 760,500
BBF-74703157 Flagler Italian Restaurant 550,000 250,000 199,187 554,689
BBF-890700926 Hillsborough Gourmet Dining 229,000 150,000 94,840 304,000
BBF-90406125 Lee Seafood Restaurant 180,000 90,000 154,000 1,100,000
BBF-90406126 Lee Pizza Shop 295,000 150,000 160,000 1,000,000
BBF-90714100 Lee Italian Restaurant 180,000 180,000 120,000 550,000
BBF-90770032 Lee Steak Restaurant 180,000 180,000 120,000 550,000
BBF-71806484 Leon Fast Casual 59,500 59,500 57,478 283,697
BBF-90708061 Manatee Pizza Shop 150,000 150,000 105,000 375,000
BBF-90724710 Manatee Italian Restaurant 150,000 150,000 105,000 375,000
BBF-30200070 Miami-Dade Gourmet Dining 1,050,000 1,050,000 462,176 1,429,000
BBF-37707282 Palm Beach Italian Restaurant 193,500 193,500 110,000 496,314
BBF-38938933 Palm Beach Latin Restaurant 489,000 489,000 185,000 1,100,000
BBF-38938934 Palm Beach Buffett 395,000 395,000 185,000 800,000
BBF-87100220 Pinellas Sandwich Shop 250,000 250,000 113,645 516,026
BBF-17018051 Saint Lucie Italian Restaurant 120,000 75,000 67,400 300,000
BBF-74703156 Saint Johns Cafe Type Eatery 450,000 250,000 216,735 629,690
BBF-47810015 Sarasota Family Style 2,850,000 2,850,000 260,709 1,826,647
BBF-41870024 Volusia Barbecue Restaurant 300,000 200,000 58,589 912,670

MEDICAL RELATED
Listing Number; County; Business Description; Ask Price; Down Pymt; Adj Net; Sales
BBF-16410899 Hernando Medical MD Practice 525,000 450,000 405,204 675,884

MANUFACTURING
Listing Number; County; Business Description; Ask Price; Down Pymt; Adj Net; Sales
BBF-16411420 Broward Mfg-Fencing 499,000 499,000 139,294 827,168
BBF-89000678 Pasco Mfg-Plastic Products 450,000 450,000 169,276 686,944

LIQUOR RELATED
Listing Number; County; Business Description; Ask Price; Down Pymt; Adj Net; Sales
BBF-26402413 Broward Liquor Bar/Lounge 350,000 350,000 150,000 500,000
BBF-95200008 Lee Liquor Bar/Lounge 399,000 250,000 202,082 523,927
BBF-71806691 Leon Bar/Restaurant 975,000 975,000 54,876 997,023
BBF-48404828 Orange Beer/Wine Bar 225,000 225,000 96,000 450,000
BBF-893100015 Pinellas Liquor Bar/Lounge 495,000 375,000 200,000 400,000
BBF-893100017 Pinellas Liquor Bar/Lounge 330,000 330,000 200,000 400,000
BBF-74702817 Saint Johns Beer/Wine Bar 35,000 35,000 95,081 296,380
BBF-411030001 Seminole Sports Bar 585,000 275,000 279,394 1,856,863

SALONS/SPAS
Listing Number; County; Business Description; Ask Price; Down Pymt; Adj Net; Sales
BBF-55305342 Osceola Hair Salon/Day Spa 180,000 180,000 134,000 500,000
BBF-55305343 Osceola Barber Shop 150,000 150,000 96,000 150,000
BBF-40001286 Osceola Tattoo Parlor 135,000 135,000 60,258 493,512
BBF-890700924 Pasco Nail Salon 98,000 60,000 76,937 206,674

CONSTRUCTION RELATED
Listing Number; County; Business Description; Ask Price; Down Pymt; Adj Net; Sales
BBF-75609042 Duval Contractor General 1,550,000 1,200,000 559,107 3,311,654
BBF-75609043 Duval Contractor General 900,000 550,000 559,107 3,311,654
BBF-890707053 Hillsborough Contractor Roofing 379,000 150,000 225,545 1,000,572
BBF-410505902 Miami-Dade Fire Damage Restoration 225,000 225,000 138,905 574,487


For additional information regarding Florida business sales, acquisitions and valuations, please contact Eric J. Gall at eric@buysellswflbiz.com or 239-405-8818. Also, visit our Florida Business Exchange website at www.fbxbrokers.com and my personal website at www.buysellflbiz.com.

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Thursday, December 23, 2010

The Entrepreneur's Make/Buy Decision - Do I Start or Buy a Business?

As an entrepreneur, I have personally been faced with the decision of whether I should buy an established business or start one from scratch. Of course, each alternative has its pros and cons. One important factor is risk. The level of risk for each alternative will vary for each individual for each alternative.

Let's first examine the pros and cons of starting a business. Typically, starting a business requires a significant up front time investment and may, or may not, require a significant up front monetary investment. Since you are starting up, there will be the slow, determined effort to increase market share and revenues before you will see a return on your investment. Questions to ask before starting a business include:

1. How much time and energy to I have to put into starting the business?
2. How much money is required to start the business?
3. How much money is required to grow the business?
4. How long will it take before I can draw a decent income from the business?
5. Do I have enough savings to start the business and survive without a salary for an extended period of time?
6. Do I have an exit plan if things do not work out?

Of course, every person and every start-up will have their own set of unique circumstances. Your level of risk is a function of these circumstances. Having answers to the above questions will help you limit your risk should you choose to start your own business.

Now, let's examine the pros and cons of buying a business. Typically, buying a business also requires a significant up front time investment to search for, offer, execute due diligence, close on and learn to operate an existing business. If this business is profitable, there will likely be a significant up-front monetary investment to acquire the assets and goodwill of the business. The primary advantage of buying a business is you will be buying existing market share and cash flow. Therefore, you should expect to see an immediate return on your investment. Questions to ask before you buy a business include:

1. What type or types of businesses would I enjoy owning?
2. What experience and skills do I have to assure I will be successful running these types of businesses?
3. How much money do I have to invest?
4. What existing sources of funding are available to me?
5. How much money will I have in savings to compensate for any mistakes I make while learning the business?
6. How much do I expect to make in return for managing the business (salary) and as a return on my investment?
7. Do I have an exit plan if things do not work out?

Again, every person and every business acquisition will have its own set of associated risk factors. Having answers to the above questions will help you limit your risk should you choose to acquire an existing business.

If you are faced with the start up vs. buy decision, I encourage you to consult an experienced business intermediary. In addition to helping you acquire the right business for you, they should also be able to help you identify start-up business opportunities in your geographical area matched to your skills and experience.

For additional information regarding Florida business sales, acquisitions and valuations, please contact Eric J. Gall at eric@buysellflbiz.com or 239-405-8818. Also, visit our Florida Business Exchange website at www.fbxbrokers.com and my personal website at www.buysellflbiz.com.

Monday, December 20, 2010

This Week's New Business Brokers of Florida Listings (Dec 12-18):

MEDICAL RELATED
Listing Number; County; Business Type; Asking Price; Down; Adj Net; Sales
BBF-47810018 Lee Medical MD Practice 675,000 500,000 346,104 1,143,907
BBF-112700006 Miami-Dade Medical-MRI 1,000,000 1,000,000 346,387 1,014,315
BBF-112700002 Palm Beach Medical Equipment 500,000 500,000 155,000 402,000
BBF-41880008 Volusia Medical Equipment 220,000 220,000 77,529 287,677

MANUFACTURING
Listing Number; County; Business Type; Asking Price; Down; Adj Net; Sales
BBF-95094014 Lee Glass Company 125,000 50,000 102,500 750,000
BBF-17001622 Osceola Mfg-Machine Shop 800,000 150,000 132,220 248,000
BBF-17001623 Osceola Mfg-Machine Shop 200,000 150,000 132,220 248,000

LIQUOR RELATED
Listing Number; County; Business Type; Asking Price; Down; Adj Net; Sales
BBF-41503047 Brevard Sports Bar 329,000 329,000 76,120 425,250
BBF-74703161 Flagler Sports Bar 199,000 124,000 72,000 360,000
BBF-88300970 Hillsborough Sports Bar 99,000 65,000 88,916 642,076
BBF-893220131 Marion Liquor Package Store 385,000 385,000 105,413 633,065
BBF-35011524 Palm Beach Liquor Nite Club 2,500,000 2,500,000 1,579,941 6,126,838
BBF-890806673 Polk Sports Bar 199,000 199,000 140,837 767,597
BBF-411030001 Seminole Sports Bar 585,000 275,000 274,878 1,856,862

RESTAURANTS
Listing Number; County; Business Type; Asking Price; Down; Adj Net; Sales
BBF-41507255 Brevard Bagel Restaurant 144,000 115,200 65,998 139,661
BBF-112800001 Broward Pizza Shop 100,000 100,000 90,000 450,000
BBF-16410821 Broward Fast Casual 99,000 99,000 80,526 265,982
BBF-19615004 Broward Bagel Restaurant 299,900 299,900 193,203 861,719
BBF-74703159 Clay Seafood Restaurant 140,000 140,000 94,156 361,313
GABB-18000451 Clay Seafood Restaurant 140,000 140,000 94,156 361,313
BBF-74703075 Duval Mexican Restaurant 95,000 95,000 65,184 240,000
BBF-17018210 Martin Fast Food Franchise 275,000 275,000 82,782 656,415
BBF-112800002 Miami-Dade Pizza Shop 100,000 100,000 90,000 450,000
BBF-24900014 Miami-Dade Barbecue Restaurant 225,000 225,000 118,084 480,000
BBF-41100601 Orange Ethnic Restaurant 159,000 80,000 58,840 297,875
BBF-41100602 Orange Specialty Restaurant 159,000 80,000 58,840 297,875
BBF-16410740 Palm Beach Pizza Shop 75,000 75,000 72,067 247,000
BBF-26402644 Palm Beach Office Bldg Restaurant 230,000 230,000 89,573 405,832
BBF-28882003 Palm Beach Barber Shop 29,000 29,000 76,560 93,600
BBF-43902255 Seminole Sandwich Shop 690,000 350,000 99,666 409,355
BBF-42301258 Volusia Barbecue Restaurant 495,000 495,000 353,400 1,322,500

SALONS/SPAS
Listing Number; County; Business Type; Asking Price; Down; Adj Net; Sales
BBF-90406077 Charlotte Hair Salon/Day Spa 125,000 125,000 55,482 640,301
BBF-74703160 Duval Breakfast Lunch 149,000 74,500 51,313 285,673
BBF-74703105 Duval Hair Salon/Day Spa 225,000 225,000 60,753 365,695
BBF-75609061 Duval Skin and/or Massage 395,000 395,000 107,830 704,916
BBF-890707055 Hillsborough Hair Salon/Day Spa 400,000 268,000 171,592 1,130,010
BBF-16411076 Miami-Dade Hair Salon/Day Spa 149,000 149,000 50,251 163,674
BBF-35211549 Palm Beach Hair Salon 375,000 275,000 175,000 1,040,000

CONSTRUCTION RELATED
Listing Number; County; Business Type; Asking Price; Down; Adj Net; Sales
BBF-112700003 Broward Contractor A/C & Heating 175,000 175,000 126,000 329,000
BBF-31702552 Palm Beach Contractor Painting 750,000 150,000 394,151 1,164,991

RECREATION
Listing Number; County; Business Type; Asking Price; Down; Adj Net; Sales
BBF-88300097 Hillsborough Entertainment 449,000 199,000 219,433 1,503,700
BBF-16411067 Manatee Game Room 159,000 159,000 122,954 2,320,644

COMMUNICATIONS
Listing Number; County; Business Type; Asking Price; Down; Adj Net; Sales
BBF-95101001 Pinellas Telecommunications 525,000 325,000 267,192 1,500,000

For additional information regarding Florida business sales, acquisitions and valuations, please contact Eric J. Gall at eric@buysellswflbiz.com or 239-405-8818. Also, visit our Florida Business Exchange website at www.fbxbrokers.com and my personal website at www.buysellflbiz.com.

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Collaborate With Your Competitors and Win - Reprise

While attending the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan, I was fortunate enough to take two Corporate Strategy courses with the late, great C.K. Prahalad. Professor Prahalad was famous for his writings "The Core Competence of the Corporation" and "The Fortune at the Bottom of the Pyramid", but his writing I remember the most was "Collaborate With Your Competitors and Win" published in the Harvard Business Review in 1989.

The article presented an argument that collaboration can actually be a profitable strategy for competitors who work together against non-participating competitors. The Business Brokers of Florida (BBF) is the nation's largest state association of business brokers and they have fostered an era of collaborative competition. The BBF is one of the few international, national or state organizations where membership requires collaborative deal-making. Membership in the BBF requires all brokers to co-broke, or split, commissions 50/50 regardless of whether they bring a buyer or seller to the transaction. Most associations have no such requirement and oftentimes brokers will refuse to co-broke or will offer a small finders' fee for for bringing a ready and willing buyer to a transaction. Refusing to co-broke or offering a small finders' fee disincentivises a competitive broker from collaborating in the transaction. This reduces the probability of selling the business or obtaining the maximum price.

Before you list your Florida business for sale, or before you request a broker to search for a suitable business for you to buy, ask your broker, "are you a BBF member?"

For additional information regarding Florida business sales, acquisitions and valuations, please contact Eric J. Gall at eric@buysellswflbiz.com or 239-405-8818. Also, visit our Florida Business Exchange website at http://www.fbxbrokers.com and my personal website at http://www.buysellflbiz.com.

Monday, December 13, 2010

This Week's New Business Brokers of Florida Listings (Dec 5-11):

SALONS/SPAS
Listing Number; County; Business Description; Ask Price, Down Pymt; Adj Net; Revenue
BBF-16411535 Broward Skin and/or Massage 149,000 149,000 70,811 160,000
BBF-75609059 Duval Skin and/or Massage 175,000 175,000 99,897 528,740
BBF-75609061 Duval Skin and/or Massage 395,000 395,000 107,815 704,901
BBF-75609062 Duval Skin and/or Massage 600,000 600,000 207,686 1,233,657
BBF-16410708 Miami-Dade Hair Salon/Day Spa 675,000 630,000 193,746 926,308
BBF-30200365 Miami-Dade Hair Salon/Day Spa 199,000 199,000 144,000 450,000
BBF-893100011 Pinellas Hair Salon 160,000 160,000 123,346 523,395

LIQUOR RELATED
Listing Number; County; Business Description; Ask Price, Down Pymt; Adj Net; Revenue
BBF-16411476 Broward Sports Bar 475,000 237,500 256,016 1,584,123
BBF-16411537 Broward Fast Food Franchise 450,000 350,000 200,000 1,100,000
BBF-891001056 Hillsborough Adult Entertainment 1,850,000 1,850,000 440,241 1,554,444
BBF-48404762 Orange Brew/Pub 225,000 225,000 96,000 450,000
BBF-28830010 Palm Beach Liquor Bar/Lounge 175,000 125,000 120,354 141,115
BBF-35211058 Palm Beach Sports Bar 129,000 49,000 75,300 204,000
BBF-39900008 Palm Beach Sports Bar 350,000 175,000 124,434 786,030
BBF-892300080 Pasco Liquor Package Store 549,000 449,000 127,000 700,000
BBF-43902257 Polk Liquor Package Store 150,000 150,000 54,000 270,000
BBF-45807011 Seminole Sports Bar 675,000 675,000 136,161 830,060

LAWN/POOL
Listing Number; County; Business Description; Ask Price, Down Pymt; Adj Net; Revenue
BBF-16411538 Broward Lawn Biz Residential 160,000 100,000 83,057 167,539
BBF-81800921 Hillsborough Lawn Biz Commercial 2,275,000 2,275,000 520,000 2,422,327
BBF-41890042 Lake Parking Lot Maintenance 400,000 200,000 189,055 659,897
BBF-43902093 Orange Lawn Biz Commercial 550,000 450,000 301,418 943,024
BBF-45818479 Orange Pool Service 129,000 129,000 72,360 145,453
BBF-48404826 Orange Lawn Biz Residential 575,000 90,000 175,110 428,695

INTERNET RETAIL
Listing Number; County; Business Description; Ask Price, Down Pymt; Adj Net; Revenue
BBF-29000043 Palm Beach Online Retail Store 495,000 495,000 335,000 4,716,906
BBF-93700800 Lee Online Retail Store 499,000 499,000 137,620 937,647

RESTAURANTS
Listing Number; County; Business Description; Ask Price, Down Pymt; Adj Net; Revenue
BBF-40100436 Brevard Family Style 375,000 375,000 54,266 885,512
BBF-41503065 Brevard Bar/Restaurant 995,000 995,000 342,600 2,275,000
BBF-41507255 Brevard Bagel Restaurant 149,000 119,200 65,998 139,661
BBF-19615004 Broward Bagel Restaurant 299,900 299,900 145,763 761,719
BBF-39735015 Broward Breakfast Lunch 499,000 399,000 133,839 883,345
BBF-92403315 Collier Pizza Shop 250,000 125,000 97,016 389,904
BBF-95200006 Collier Pizza Shop 185,000 185,000 92,307 476,679
BBF-74702949 Duval Italian Restaurant 350,000 200,000 187,924 653,103
BBF-74703141 Duval Seafood Restaurant 499,000 250,000 230,200 1,160,000
BBF-74703152 Duval Barbecue Restaurant 185,000 92,500 101,855 355,000
BBF-74703153 Duval Italian Restaurant 110,000 55,000 62,215 245,000
BBF-89067921 Hillsborough Fast Casual 240,000 240,000 130,730 438,645
BBF-92409151 Lee Fast Food-No Franchize 795,000 495,000 159,248 646,103
BBF-89008803 Manatee Pizza Shop 139,000 75,000 63,000 290,000
BBF-90708061 Manatee Pizza Shop 150,000 85,000 120,000 450,000
BBF-22020016 Miami-Dade Latin Restaurant 120,000 120,000 84,988 218,400
BBF-411020019 Orange Sub Shop 139,000 80,000 50,013 465,361
BBF-40001235 Orange Italian Restaurant 269,000 200,000 125,519 703,899
BBF-40001240 Orange Pizza Shop 269,000 200,000 125,519 703,899
BBF-43902162 Orange Sub Shop 95,000 47,500 72,583 440,196
BBF-43902256 Orange Italian Restaurant 410,000 410,000 126,628 300,637
BBF-411020001 Osceola Fast Food-No Franchize 88,000 69,000 55,400 278,400
BBF-35211539 Palm Beach Specialty Restaurant 269,000 149,000 133,800 420,000
BBF-39900007 Palm Beach American Restaurant 350,000 175,000 124,434 786,030
BBF-84105960 Polk Breakfast Lunch 175,000 125,000 191,898 530,882
BBF-87101153 Pinellas Breakfast Lunch 39,000 39,000 69,388 250,000
BBF-74703149 Saint Johns Bar/Restaurant 395,000 275,000 221,711 895,478
BBF-81000464 Sarasota Pizza Shop 130,000 130,000 82,312 187,200 \
BBF-89008804 Sarasota Italian Restaurant 139,000 75,000 63,000 290,000
BBF-43902255 Seminole Sandwich Shop 690,000 350,000 99,666 409,355
BBF-52870000 Seminole Italian Restaurant 80,000 80,000 131,825 643,510
BBF-41809022 Volusia Fast Food Franchise 115,000 115,000 107,974 567,481 For additional information regarding Florida business sales, acquisitions and valuations, please contact Eric J. Gall at eric@buysellswflbiz.com or 239-405-8818. Also, visit our Florida Business Exchange website at http://www.fbxbrokers.com and my personal website at http://www.buysellflbiz.com.

Saturday, December 11, 2010

"Death Tax" Could Deliver Stinging Blow to Small Business - FoxNews.com

Biz owners: If the Demcratic leadership gets its way and the Death Tax increases from 0% to 55%, let my team of advisors help you with a buy-sell agreement backed by life insurance. It may be the only chance you have to transition your business to children or employees in its present form.

"Death Tax" Could Deliver Stinging Blow to Small Business - FoxNews.com

For additional information regarding Florida business sales, acquisitions and valuations, please contact Eric J. Gall at eric@buysellswflbiz.com or 239-405-8818. Also, visit our Florida Business Exchange website at http://www.fbxbrokers.com and my personal website at http://www.buysellflbiz.com.

Thursday, December 9, 2010

Importance of Buy-Sell Agreements in Partnerships

There are so many "what-if's" in business and life, you can never predict when you or a partner may be forced to leave a business. Completing a business continuity plan is critical to ensuring your company remains strong and family is protected in spite of either your or a partner's planned or unplanned exit.

A buy-sell agreement backed by life insurance is a key element of a business continuity plan. If an unplanned exit occurs, the policy holder has the ability to use the proceeds from the payout to purchase the shares of the owner who retires, expires or becomes disabled. When you decide to retire, the policies cash value can be used to provide a down payment to help fund buyout of your shares. The policy can also be a good source of emergency cash as loans and withdrawals can often be taken; however, you should work with your insurance agent and CPA to understand the tax ramifications and impact on the death benefit.

A buy-sell agreement should be updated at least annually. The value of the businesses will likely change over time; therefore, the agreement will need to reflect an accurate buyout price. You will also need to adjust the life insurance policy to match the buyout value as well to make sure you are always fully protected.

Besides life insurance, there are other methods of funding a buy-sell agreement. You could use funds from working capital; however, working capital would be considered after-tax income and non-deductable. There is also the issue of needing working capital to manage the business. You could also borrow capital from a bank; however, securing a loan takes time and you will end up paying interest on top of the principle. Some firms self-insure where the partners pay into a fund with after-tax dollars. This can be an issue in early years as it takes time to build the funds necessary to cover the buyout.

Life insurance is often the best alternative to fund a buy-sell agreement. Some of the advantages of life insurance are:

- Cash is available almost immediately, when it is needed.

- Oftentimes, the settlement is greater than what is needed for the buyout and can be used to support the family.

- Death benefits are for the most part tax free. Consult your insurance agent and CPA for tax rules regarding your policy.

- The buyout does not impact business cash flow.

- The policy can be used for other emergency purposes.

For more information, contact me for dates and times, then attend one of my seminars on "Exit Planning: Protect Your Greatest Investment -- Your Business."

For additional information regarding Florida business sales, acquisitions and valuations, please contact Eric J. Gall at eric@buysellswflbiz.com or 239-405-8818. Also, visit our Florida Business Exchange website at www.fbxbrokers.com and my personal website at www.buysellflbiz.com.

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

This Week's New Business Brokers of Florida Listings (Nov 28-Dec 4):

Medical
Listing Number; County; Business Type; Price; Down; Adj Net; Sales
BBF-74703147 Duval Medical Equipment 299,000 149,500 96,250 385,400
BBF-112700006 Miami-Dade Medical-MRI 1,100,000 1,100,000 346,387 1,014,315
BBF-74703145 Saint Johns Medical Clinic 249,000 249,000 76,359 135,344
BBF-75351040 Saint Johns Medical Speech Therapy 350,000 350,000 137,000 435,000
BBF-89909240 Pinellas A.L.F. 1,300,000 195,000 91,332 317,328

RESTAURANT
Listing Number; County; Business Type; Price; Down; Adj Net; Sales
BBF-44500840 Brevard Specialty Restaurant 116,000 116,000 84,722 182,310
BBF-16411020 Broward Italian Restaurant 250,000 175,000 122,490 508,124
BBF-90780610 Broward Italian Restaurant 125,000 125,000 72,000 275,000
BBF-74703097 Duval Italian Restaurant 250,000 150,000 226,276 700,000
BBF-893100004 Hillsborough Catering 450,000 150,000 201,979 713,295
BBF-90770032 Lee Steak Restaurant 245,000 150,000 120,000 575,000
BBF-90790788 Lee Italian Restaurant 595,000 595,000 210,000 950,000
BBF-35010327 Miami-Dade Latin Restaurant 325,000 200,000 185,280 779,274
BBF-35010328 Miami-Dade Family Style 325,000 200,000 185,280 779,274
BBF-35011059 Miami-Dade Cafe Type Eatery 119,000 119,000 69,707 320,000
BBF-35011477 Miami-Dade Deli Restaurant 279,000 279,000 107,740 375,000
BBF-35011500 Miami-Dade Pizza Shop 250,000 250,000 106,707 444,081
BBF-411020019 Orange Sub Shop 139,000 80,000 50,013 465,361
BBF-16411517 Palm Beach Pizza Shop 195,000 125,000 96,000 480,000
BBF-16411518 Palm Beach Take Out Only 195,000 125,000 96,000 480,000
BBF-35211399 Palm Beach Ethnic Restaurant 140,000 120,000 64,753 247,659
BBF-88300096 Pasco Sandwich Shop 119,000 60,000 57,000 260,000
BBF-87100212 Pinellas Deli Restaurant 119,000 119,000 78,541 296,400
BBF-87200102 Polk Floating Fast Food 140,000 140,000 92,180 225,000
BBF-87200103 Polk Concession Stand 140,000 140,000 92,180 225,000
BBF-87200104 Polk Take Out Only 140,000 140,000 92,180 225,000
BBF-87200105 Polk Barbecue Restaurant 140,000 140,000 92,180 225,000
BBF-411020005 Seminole Seafood Restaurant 119,000 65,000 90,793 285,855

LIQUOR RELATED
Listing Number; County; Business Type; Price; Down; Adj Net; Sales
BBF-35011521 Broward Adult Entertainment 45,000 45,000 78,000 312,000
BBF-35011522 Broward Adult Nite Club 45,000 45,000 78,000 312,000
BBF-74703080 Clay Liquor Package Store 125,000 125,000 52,376 330,246
BBF-44504119 Indian River Liquor Package Store 399,500 399,500 101,133 701,987
BBF-890707054 Manatee Sports Bar 499,000 250,000 164,468 505,290
BBF-35010329 Miami-Dade Beer/Wine Bar 325,000 200,000 185,280 779,274
BBF-48404759 Orange Liquor Nite Club 199,000 199,000 68,000 336,000
BBF-43902161 Orange Liquor Bar/Lounge 750,000 750,000 193,898 930,560
BBF-35011525 Palm Beach Liquor Dance Club 499,000 499,000 309,690 1,785,117
BBF-39800007 Palm Beach Liquor Package Store 424,000 250,000 107,000 720,000
BBF-74703137 Saint Johns Liquor Package Store 629,000 629,000 141,537 1,108,923

CONSTRUCTION RELATED
Listing Number; County; Business Type; Price; Down; Adj Net; Sales
BBF-16411089 Broward Bldg Renovations 275,000 190,000 175,000 850,000
BBF-94709753 Collier Contractor A/C & Heating 99,000 99,000 89,164 212,571

RECREATION
Listing Number; County; Business Type; Price; Down; Adj Net; Sales
BBF-90406111 Lee Game Room 799,000 799,000 368,064 1,501,690
BBF-16411519 Palm Beach Casino 375,000 375,000 180,019 901,500

MANUFACTURING
Listing Number; County; Business Type; Price; Down; Adj Net; Sales
BBF-17007308 Palm Beach Mfg-Marine Products 1,395,000 1,395,000 398,042 2,168,405

SALON/SPA
Listing Number; County; Business Type; Price; Down; Adj Net; Sales
BBF-92403335 Charlotte Hair Salon/Day Spa 125,000 75,000 53,913 192,752
BBF-30200067 Miami-Dade Hair Salon/Day Spa 290,000 290,000 196,000 330,000
BBF-30200365 Miami-Dade Hair Salon/Day Spa 230,000 230,000 144,000 450,000
BBF-35211467 Palm Beach Skin and/or Massage 44,900 44,900 50,000 65,000

LAWN/POOL/MAINTENANCE SERVICE
Listing Number; County; Business Type; Price; Down; Adj Net; Sales
BBF-90406069 Collier Lawn Biz Commercial 595,000 160,000 234,133 992,982
BBF-41890042 Lake Parking Lot Maintenance 400,000 200,000 189,055 575,410
BBF-890500010 Manatee Lawn Biz Residential 159,000 159,000 73,701 109,248
BBF-35011516 Miami-Dade Pool /Service 170,000 85,000 88,000 350,000

For additional information regarding Florida business sales, acquisitions and valuations, please contact Eric J. Gall at eric@buysellswflbiz.com or 239-405-8818. Also, visit our Florida Business Exchange website at http://www.fbxbrokers.com and my personal website at http://www.buysellflbiz.com.

Thursday, December 2, 2010