Business Broker · M&A Advisor · South Florida

Sell your Florida business for maximum value.

Expert brokerage, AI-powered planning, and a private portal that helps owners track—and grow—their business value over time.

Not ready to sell today? Perfect. Upload your materials now and we'll build a personalized roadmap so you're sale-ready whenever you are.

IBBA Member Business Brokers of Florida Palm Beach · Broward · Miami-Dade
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Jon Shilalis, Broker and Owner of Sun Biz Broker
Jon Shilalis
Broker / Owner
What We Do

Business brokerage services, from first valuation to final close.

Whether you're selling a business in Boca Raton, buying a franchise in Fort Lauderdale, or planning an exit years from now, we guide you through every step with discretion.

01

Business Valuation

Comprehensive valuations using income, market, and asset-based approaches. We analyze financials, industry trends, and comparable sales to determine fair market value.

02

Sell Your Business

Strategic positioning, confidential marketing to qualified buyers, negotiation support, and guidance through due diligence to maximize your sale price.

03

Buy a Business

Access our curated portfolio of vetted business opportunities. We match your criteria, skills, and investment goals with the right acquisition.

04

Franchise Consulting

Navigate the franchise landscape with expert guidance on development, multi-unit expansion, FDD analysis, and territory selection.

05

Mergers & Acquisitions

Full-service M&A advisory for mid-market transactions. Deal structuring, due diligence coordination, and integration planning.

06

Exit Planning

Develop a multi-year exit strategy that maximizes business value. Tax planning, succession frameworks, and transition management.

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Riverside Diner, LLC

Value Estimate (sample)Trending up
$1,840,000
This Week's Action Plan
Upload Q3 P&L statement
Update equipment inventory
Draft 3-year owner transition plan
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Docs
3
Buyers
78
Score
Seller & Buyer Portal

Your business, all in one private place.

A secure portal built for owners who want clarity—today, tomorrow, and years before they ever sell.

Track Your Value Over Time

See a living estimate of what your business is worth—updated as your financials evolve.

Secure Document Vault

Upload P&Ls, leases, equipment lists, and tax returns. Encrypted, organized, ready when you are.

Personalized Action Plans

Prioritized next steps tailored to your goals—whether that’s selling in 6 months or 5 years.

Private & Confidential

Only you and your broker have access. Full NDA protection. Your data never leaves our secure platform.

Access the Portal

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AI-Powered Planning

Your personalized action plan.

Every owner's path is different. Our AI-assisted planning turns your financials, industry data, and goals into a clear, prioritized roadmap—reviewed and refined by Jon personally.

01
Discover

Where You Stand

Upload your docs once. We analyze financials, benchmark against industry peers, and flag gaps that impact value.

SDE / EBITDA normalization
Industry multiple benchmarking
Risk & concentration analysis
02
Plan

What to Do Next

A prioritized, step-by-step action plan with realistic timelines—updated as your business and goals evolve.

Monthly prioritized next steps
Owner-transition playbooks
Documentation templates included
03
Execute

Hit Your Target

Track progress against your value target. When you’re ready, we take you to market with confidence—and leverage.

Progress scoring & milestones
Pre-vetted buyer introductions
Smooth close & transition
Not ready to sell today?

Perfect. That's our favorite kind of client.

Upload your materials now. We'll build a living roadmap that gets you sale-ready over the next 1, 3, or 5 years. No pressure. No fees to start. Just clarity.

Start My Plan
Business Valuations

Know what your business is really worth.

A professional business valuation is the foundation of every successful transaction. Whether you're planning to sell, seeking investment, estate planning, or simply curious, our valuation delivers the clarity you need.

Income Approach — Capitalization of earnings & discounted cash flow
Market Approach — Comparable transaction analysis
Asset Approach — Net asset & liquidation value
Industry-specific multipliers & benchmarking
Detailed written report with supporting data
Request a Valuation
Business owner reviewing financial statements for a Florida business valuation
What-If Scenarios

See every value path.

Don't just see what your business is worth today—see what it could be worth with the right moves.

Baseline
As-Is Today
$1.4M

Your current baseline value. What buyers would pay given today’s financials, lease terms, and owner involvement.

Current earnings multiple
Existing lease & contracts
Present owner dependence
Recommended
+29%
Optimized
$1.8M

12-month roadmap. Lock in key staff, diversify revenue, clean up financials, renew the lease. Often worth the wait.

Document SOPs & reduce owner-dependence
Renegotiate lease on favorable terms
Clean add-backs & normalize earnings
+86%
3-Year Plan
$2.6M

Not ready to sell today? Build transferable value over 3 years. This is where most of the money is made.

Expand revenue streams & market share
Build second-in-command leadership
Strategic acquisitions or new locations

Illustrative example. Your numbers will be tailored to your financials, industry, and timeline.

Run My Scenarios
Buyer and seller shaking hands to close a business acquisition in South Florida
Mergers & Acquisitions

Mid-market M&A advisory, handled end to end.

Full-service M&A advisory for mid-market deals—structuring, due diligence, negotiation, and integration planning.

Our Process

How we sell a business.

A proven five-step framework that delivers results.

01

Discovery

Understand your goals, timeline, and business fundamentals

02

Valuation

Comprehensive analysis to establish fair market value

03

Strategy

Custom marketing plan or targeted acquisition search

04

Execution

Buyer/seller matching, negotiations, and due diligence

05

Closing

Contract finalization, transition planning, and close

Florida business owner planning a confident exit and ownership transition
Exit Planning

Plan your exit. Protect your legacy.

The best exits are planned years in advance. We help business owners build transferable value, minimize tax exposure, and develop a clear succession plan—so when the time comes, you leave on your terms.

Multi-year value enhancement strategies
Tax-efficient ownership transition
Key employee retention planning
Family succession or third-party sale roadmap
Franchise Consulting

Your path to franchise success in Florida.

Franchising offers a proven business model with built-in brand recognition and support systems. We help you navigate franchise ownership—whether you're buying your first unit or expanding an existing portfolio.

Franchise Discovery

Identify opportunities that match your investment level, interests, and lifestyle goals.

FDD Review & Analysis

Understand your obligations and opportunities in the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Territory Analysis

Market and demographic research to identify prime territories.

Multi-Unit Development

Strategic planning for franchisees scaling to multiple locations.

Sunny South Florida storefronts representing franchise and small business opportunities
Why Sun Biz Broker

Deep market knowledge. Client-first philosophy.

IBBA & BBF Member

Industry-certified professionals following the highest ethical standards.

Buyer Network

Access to a vetted network of qualified, pre-screened buyers.

100% Confidential

Your sale stays private—NDAs, blind profiles, and controlled info flow.

Full-Service

From first meeting to post-close transition, we handle it all.

Licensed in 5 states
Over $310M in total transactions
Proven track record in business valuations
Franchise consulting & acquisition expertise
Confidential and discreet process
Extensive buyer/seller network
AI-powered marketing & operations
Personalized strategy for every client
Businesses for Sale

Browse available Florida businesses.

View our current business listings from across South Florida.

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From the Desk

Latest insights.

Deal stories, market commentary, and practical guidance for Florida business owners.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

Common questions about buying, selling, and valuing a business in Florida.

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The typical timeline is 6 to 12 months, depending on the industry, asking price, business financials, and market conditions. Well-prepared businesses with clean books and strong cash flow tend to sell faster.

Business value is determined through multiple methodologies including income-based (capitalization of earnings, discounted cash flow), market-based (comparable transactions), and asset-based approaches. We provide a detailed valuation report tailored to your specific business.

We use blind profiles, require NDAs from all prospective buyers before sharing detailed information, and control information flow throughout the process. Your employees, customers, and competitors never learn about the sale until you're ready.

Fees vary based on the size and complexity of the transaction. Most engagements include a success-based commission. We provide a transparent fee structure during our initial consultation—no hidden costs.

While not required, a professional broker typically achieves 20-30% higher sale prices, maintains confidentiality, qualifies buyers properly, and manages the complex legal and financial process—allowing you to focus on running your business during the sale.

We represent a wide range of businesses across industries including restaurants, retail, professional services, manufacturing, distribution, healthcare, technology, and franchise operations throughout Florida.

Franchises come with a proven system, training, and brand recognition, but require franchise fees and ongoing royalties. An independent business offers more freedom but requires building systems from scratch. We help you evaluate which path aligns with your goals.

Contact

Ready to talk? Start confidentially.

Whether you're buying, selling, or exploring your options, a confidential conversation is the first step.

Jon Shilalis
Broker / Owner
(508) 801-9530[email protected]

All inquiries are 100% confidential. We never share your information and will respond within 24 hours.

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