Buying guides
Buy an established business in Florida
Florida has 97,652 established companies by our count: companies in business at least 15 years that still file with the state every year and aren't part of a larger group. Pick an industry to see how many there are, what it takes to buy one, what to check first and what to ask the owner.
By region
Auto and marine
Building and property services
Business services
- Accounting, bookkeeping and tax1,187
- Consulting and other professional services2,401
- Engineering, architecture and surveying1,648
- Equipment rental568
- IT services and managed IT1,178
- Insurance agencies5,802
- Law firms3,160
- Marketing, advertising and design714
- Office, call center and business support2,806
- Printing and signs487
- Security guard services124
- Software104
- Staffing and recruiting191
- Testing labs and environmental services215
- Uniform and linen service89
Distribution and transportation
Food and hospitality
Healthcare and education
- Assisted living and nursing204
- Child care385
- Chiropractic, therapy and other practitioners1,637
- Dental practices1,376
- Home health and home care393
- Medical equipment and supplies544
- Outpatient centers, labs and imaging495
- Pharmacies276
- Physician practices2,750
- Schools, tutoring and training776
- Veterinary clinics351
Manufacturing
Other
Personal services and recreation
Retail
Trades and construction
- Concrete, masonry and foundations399
- Drywall, carpentry and other finish trades710
- Electrical contractors4,157
- Elevator service93
- Fire protection, alarm and security systems657
- Flooring, tile and countertops534
- General contractors and builders12,415
- HVAC and air conditioning3,766
- Other specialty contractors1,474
- Painting and wall covering542
- Plumbing2,292
- Plumbing and HVAC (combined)145
- Pool construction and service1,181
- Roofing2,320
- Site work, paving and underground utilities1,133
- Solar installation31