Businesses For Sale in Lakeland FL Area

Find a Small Business for Sale in Lakeland FL

If you are looking to start a new business in the Lakeland FL area finding a business opportunity or buying a local established business for sale can be one of the best ways to start your own business. Buy a profitable, established, local business for sale with a customer base and earnings. Optionally, you can find a franchise opportunity or an existing franchise for sale in Lakeland FL which will get you some training and support form the franchisor along with some assistance in business setup, marketing and even financing as most franchisors have established relationships with small business lenders or have a streamlined loan approval process from SBA approved lenders. While it is harder for new small businesses to generate cash flow and/or to obtain business loans, if you are buying a local small business on sale or an existing franchise on sale with revenue and cash flow, you may be able to qualify for financing from local banks or small biz lenders to obtain a business startup loan, which makes it easier to buy and grow an existing small business.

Buying a Small Business from a Business Broker vs a Business Owner in Lakeland

Many potential business buyers search online for a Lakeland FL business for sale by owner and and may be it is because many potential buyers are led to believe that they can get a better deal, if they buy the business directly from the business owner rather than buying it from a broker. However, most small biz owners are hard core entrepreneurs and in reality and the way human nature works, most sellers will always want a higher price and many sellers price the business higher than what it is actually worth, whereas an experienced broker will price it based on the market metrics and valuation, so that they can sell the business quickly because keeping a business on market for too long by pricing it disproportionately higher can be counter productive. Secondly, despite websites and marketplaces like our's which facilitate any business owner to sell a business directly, most businesses are still sold through brokers and hence no FSBO websites & marketplaces have been successful. Also a very few businesses listed by owners eventually get sold because most sellers price it higher than what it is worth or do not use real valuation metrics, whereas an experienced broker in the Florida related industry will price it based on the market metrics and valuation, so that they can sell the business quickly because keeping a business on market for too long can be counter productive. Hence, buying a business from a qualified Lakeland FL area business broker can be beneficial contrary to what some buyers tend to think. Find Lakeland business for sale opportunities below listed by for sale by a small biz owner or by Florida business brokers.

 

Lakeland Business for Sale Listings

  • Restaurant-Bar
    Great Family American Restaurant
    $399,995
     Lakeland Florida USA

    Beautifully renovated restaurant with great food and excellent location. Excellent menu selection an...

    Beautifully renovated restaurant with great food and excellent location. Excellent menu selection and daily specials. The restaurant is well-known by the local and the visitor as well to its high visibility and being in front of a hotel. the Restaura...

    Restaurant & Bar
         
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  • Pet
    Full service Veterinary Clinic Including two locat
    $1,300,000
      Iowa USA

    This is a profitable well established animal clinic that has 2 locations just 18 miles apart and bot...

    This is a profitable well established animal clinic that has 2 locations just 18 miles apart and both are in north eastern Iowa. They care for house pets and companion animals as well as livestock. With the business locations just 18 miles apart ther...

    Veterinary Pet
         
  • Cleaning-Maintenance
    Chimney Cleaning and Fireplace/Stove Sales
    $49,000
      Wyoming USA

    HIGHLY MOTOVATED SELLER!!! PRICE REDUCED!!! Great investment opportunity!! This is the ONLY business...

    HIGHLY MOTOVATED SELLER!!! PRICE REDUCED!!! Great investment opportunity!! This is the ONLY business of its kind within a 20-mile radius with established clientele located in Western Wyoming. If you are you looking for a business to start making mone...

    Chimney Cleaning Cleaning & Maintenance
         
  • Automotive
    The Go-To Automotive Shop
    $650,000
      Iowa USA

    This is the go-to automotive repair shop in an active community in Eastern Iowa since 2017! A Must S...

    This is the go-to automotive repair shop in an active community in Eastern Iowa since 2017! A Must See!! The shop has a strong market presence, excellent name recognition, and an outstanding reputation which helps them to attract and maintain an ever...

    Auto Auto Repair Automotive
         
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    Florida Business Listings

  • Home Improvement
    Solid Net South Florida HVAC Service Company
    $500,000
     Miami Florida USA

    The Company is a long-established South Florida HVAC services provider offering installation, mainte...

    The Company is a long-established South Florida HVAC services provider offering installation, maintenance, and repair solutions for residential and commercial customers. Operating under full state licensing with certified technicians, it has built a ...

    Home Improvement
         
  • Education
    High-Growth Children’s Enrichment Business Scalabl
    $98,000
     Pembroke Pines Florida USA

    Perfect for a motivated buyer ready to relaunch and scale a nationally recognized childrens enrichm...

    Perfect for a motivated buyer ready to relaunch and scale a nationally recognized childrens enrichment brand in a high-demand market. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a high-potential, asset-based childrens educational enrichment business (con...

    Education
         
  • Manufacturing
    Specialized Siloxane Coatings Company for Sale
    $6,500,000
     Pompano Beach Florida USA

    Our Client, incorporated in 2004, is a specialized manufacturer of organo-functional reactive silico...

    Our Client, incorporated in 2004, is a specialized manufacturer of organo-functional reactive silicone polymers and related specialties, using proprietary siloxane and graphene technologies. With 25 years of experience, our Client offers an extensive...

    Manufacturing
         
  • Technology
    Guest Internet Technology for Hospitality Business
     Hialeah Florida USA

    - Industry Leader: Specializing in managing public Internet services for hotels, motels, RV parks, a...

    - Industry Leader: Specializing in managing public Internet services for hotels, motels, RV parks, and more. - Product Offering: Includes a gateway controller with proprietary firmware for authentication, firewall, and monitoring functions. - Cloud S...

    Technology
         
  • Entertainment & Recreational Properties
    Business opportunity Orlando Attraction Zoo &
    $3,000,000
     Southwest Ranches Florida USA

    Business opportunity Orlando Attraction Giant tortoise Zoo and Museum in Orlando Business Concept E...

    Business opportunity Orlando Attraction Giant tortoise Zoo and Museum in Orlando Business Concept Expand the highly successful Giant Tortoise & Reptile ZooFarm and a Museum of Natural History into a unique, interactive (mini) theme park in Or...

    Entertainment & Recreational Properties
         
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    FL Franchise Opportunities for Sale

    • Franchise Opportunities
      Elements Massage Franchise
      $222,350+

      At Elements Massage our franchisees benefit from the established and well-developed operating syste...

      At Elements Massage our franchisees benefit from the established and well-developed operating systems, ongoing training and innovation, comprehensive marketing support, strong vendor programs and a dedicated staff ready to support with individual ne...

      Fitness Massage Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      CoreLife Eatery Franchise

      CoreLife Eatery is an emerging leader in the healthy fast casual restaurant segment, featuring scrat...

      CoreLife Eatery is an emerging leader in the healthy fast casual restaurant segment, featuring scratch made Green and Grain Bowls, Warm Rice Bowls, Entre Plates and Bone Broth Bowls and Soups. CoreLife does not use any artificial sweeteners, colors,...

      Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Dunkin Franchise
      $245,000+

      Founded in 1950, Dunkin' is America's favorite all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods. Du...

      Founded in 1950, Dunkin' is America's favorite all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods. Dunkin' is a market leader in the hot regulardecafflavored coffee, iced regulardecafflavored coffee, donut, bagel and muffin categories. The company has...

      Food Restaurants Coffee Bagel Donut Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Circle K Franchise
      $211,450+

      Circle K offers business operators and entrepreneurs the opportunity to work with a franchisor who n...

      Circle K offers business operators and entrepreneurs the opportunity to work with a franchisor who not only helps grow new ventures, but offers the flexibility to tailor individual stores to the customers they serve. Whether establishing new location...

      Retail Convenience Stores Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      D.P. Dough Franchise

      D.P. Dough is the original calzone company, offering 25 varieties of calzones, wings, sides, dessert...

      D.P. Dough is the original calzone company, offering 25 varieties of calzones, wings, sides, desserts, and salads. NOT pizza. We are located near college campuses and offer crazy late delivery.

      Food Sandwich Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Caring Senior Service Franchise
      $77,985+

      Caring Senior Service sets the standard for providing non-medical services such as personal care, me...

      Caring Senior Service sets the standard for providing non-medical services such as personal care, meal preparation and housekeeping. GreatCare is a systematic method that is turnkey for new owners and makes the delivery of care simple and uniform. O...

      Health Care Senior Care Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Capriotti's Sandwich Shop, Inc. Franchise
      $360,000+

      Founded in 1976, Capriottis Sandwich Shop is an award-winning fast-casual sandwich franchise that r...

      Founded in 1976, Capriottis Sandwich Shop is an award-winning fast-casual sandwich franchise that remains true to its 40-year tradition of slow-roasting whole, all-natural turkeys in-house every day in a welcoming atmosphere. The Bobbie, Capriotti...

      Food Sub Sandwhich Pizza Restaurants Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Blaze Pizza Franchise
      $319,800+

      Blaze Pizza, the recognized world leader in fast, artisanal pizza, is looking to add to our team of ...

      Blaze Pizza, the recognized world leader in fast, artisanal pizza, is looking to add to our team of top-tier franchise partners. Recently ranked as the number one pizza brand in America in a leading consumer poll and as the number one brand of the ye...

      Food Restaurants Pizza Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Captain D's Franchise
      $781,000+

      Captain Ds is the #1 fast-casual seafood restaurant brand and franchise in America. For nearly 50 y...

      Captain Ds is the #1 fast-casual seafood restaurant brand and franchise in America. For nearly 50 years, Captain Ds has continued to catch a growing share of the fast-casual market because there is no other franchise quite like us. Aside from maint...

      Food Restaurants Seafood Restaurants Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Sirius Day Spa Franchise
      $477,950+

      Sirius Day Spa is a national day spa franchise that provides luxury spa services at an affordable pr...

      Sirius Day Spa is a national day spa franchise that provides luxury spa services at an affordable price. At Sirius Day Spa our goal is simple - provide all of those luxurious spa services that everyone desires, under one roof, in convenient locations...

      Fitness Day Spa Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Taco John's Franchise
      $321,000+

      Taco John's is one of the largest Mexican quick-service restaurant brands in the U.S. Our bold, orig...

      Taco John's is one of the largest Mexican quick-service restaurant brands in the U.S. Our bold, original menu has developed a devoted fan following since we first opened in Cheyenne, WY, in 1969. When you take a deeper look into our operations, our f...

      Food Restaurants Mexican Taco Burrito Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Restoration 1 Franchise
      $77,950+

      Restoration 1 is a low-cost opportunity with a proven, recession-resistant business model that is ea...

      Restoration 1 is a low-cost opportunity with a proven, recession-resistant business model that is easy to scale and easy to own. Restoration 1 franchise is the fastest growing restoration franchise in the nation offering fire, water, and mold damage ...

      Remodeling Restoration Home Improvement Maintenance Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Sport Clips Franchise
      $204,800+

      Sport Clips Haircuts is a sports-themed hair care franchise specializing in haircuts for men and boy...

      Sport Clips Haircuts is a sports-themed hair care franchise specializing in haircuts for men and boys, and offers a semi-absentee, recession resistant, lifestyle franchise (12-15 hours per week is typical) for professionals who want to continue to wo...

      Hair Beauty Hair Salons Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Zaxby's Franchise
      $367,700+

      Two boyhood friends had the idea to give wings and fingers a shot at the big time - promoting them f...

      Two boyhood friends had the idea to give wings and fingers a shot at the big time - promoting them from appetizers to entrees. So Zach and Tony rubbed two nickels together and opened a restaurant in the college town of Statesboro, GA. Many years and ...

      Food Restaurants QSR Restaurants Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Tint World Franchise

      Tint World was founded in 1982 with its first Tint World Center in Fort Lauderdale Florida that sta...

      Tint World was founded in 1982 with its first Tint World Center in Fort Lauderdale Florida that started out specializing in window tinting and expanded services to include: mobile electronics, car auto video, auto security, car and truck accessories...

      Franchise Opportunities
           

     

     

    How to Sell my Lakeland Business?

    Are you a Lakeland, FL area small biz owner interested in selling a small business, franchise, service, company, store, shop in Lakeland? Advertise your small business for sale listing to Sell a Small Business Online for a LOW listing fee and No Commissions - Seller Testimonials - If you are a broker or a real estate agent, signup for a multiple listing account to Get Business Broker Leads

    Selling a Business in Lakeland

    If you are a small business owner interested in selling your business by yourself in Lakeland, FL area, then first of all you need to get proper valuation for your business, which either you can do yourself with a software or by using valuation metrics that are available online for most business types and/or hire a professionally qualified local Lakeland business broker or an analyst. Selling a business can be a lot of work and can take a long time - if you do not want to hire a business broker then you need to do additional marketing, tracking and monitoring leads - there is more to it than just listing it on a few websites. This in itself is a process and can take a lot of your time. Selling a business can also be once in a lifetime event for most people and no matter how well versed you are with your business and the process of selling it, one small mistake may lead to a huge loss or a botched deal, it is recommended that you always seek advice from a business professional such as licensed broker, M&A advisor, consultant, small business accountant or a lawyer with regards to verification of finances, drafting contracts and negotiation.

     


     

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