5 South Florida Business Deals: Tax Practices, Pet Grooming & Advertising Agencies Under $7M

South Florida's business-for-sale market continues to offer a wide range of opportunities across price tiers and industries. Today's BBF MLS data surfaces five deals spanning Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties — from an entry-level tax practice under $100K to a seven-figure multi-location accounting firm. Here's what's on the market right now.

Miami-Dade Tax Practice: $75,000 Asking — 1.5x Cash Flow Multiple

This established tax practice in Miami-Dade County offers one of the most accessible entry points in today's South Florida accounting market. The business serves an existing client base and generates consistent seasonal and year-round revenue from individual and small business tax preparation and filing services.

The numbers are compelling for an entry-level deal: asking price of $75,000 against annual revenue of $93,060 and discretionary cash flow of $48,827 — a 1.5x earnings multiple. For a buyer who is already a licensed tax professional or CPA, this is essentially acquiring a ready-made book of business at a price that could be recouped in under two tax seasons.

The ideal buyer is a solo practitioner or small accounting firm looking to expand their client base without building from scratch. Due diligence should focus on client retention rates, the age and loyalty of the existing client book, and whether the current owner is willing to provide a transition period to introduce clients to new ownership.

Broward County Pet Grooming Business: $170,000 Asking — 1.7x Cash Flow Multiple

An established pet grooming operation in Broward County is on the market at $170,000 — and the financials make a strong case for serious buyers. The business serves a loyal local clientele in one of South Florida's most densely populated counties, where demand for pet services has grown steadily alongside the region's pet-owning household base.

Annual revenue comes in at $156,034 with discretionary cash flow of $98,740 — a 1.7x earnings multiple on the $170,000 asking price. That means a buyer is effectively paying less than two years of cash flow for a fully operational, revenue-generating business with an existing customer base and presumably established supplier relationships.

This deal suits an owner-operator with a passion for animals or an existing pet services entrepreneur looking to add a second location. Key due diligence items: lease terms and transferability, staff retention (especially licensed groomers), and whether the client base is appointment-driven or walk-in, which affects transition risk.

Miami-Dade Multi-Location Tax Practice: $7,000,000 Asking — 2.4x Cash Flow Multiple

At the premium end of today's market sits a large-scale tax practice in Miami-Dade County with an asking price of $7,000,000. This is not a solo practitioner's book — it's an institutional-scale accounting operation with the revenue and cash flow to match, serving a substantial client base across what appears to be multiple service lines or locations.

The financials are substantial: annual revenue of $6,253,689 and discretionary cash flow of $2,895,827 — a 2.4x earnings multiple. For a private equity group, a regional accounting firm, or a well-capitalized strategic buyer, this represents a rare chance to acquire a dominant South Florida tax and accounting platform at a reasonable multiple given the scale of cash flow.

The ideal acquirer is a sophisticated buyer with experience integrating professional services firms — think a regional CPA firm expanding into South Florida, or a PE-backed roll-up platform. Due diligence priorities include client concentration risk, staff and partner retention agreements, technology infrastructure, and the seller's role post-close. A structured earnout or seller financing component would be worth negotiating given the deal size.

Palm Beach County Advertising Agency: $1,250,000 Asking — 3.1x Cash Flow Multiple

A full-service advertising agency in Palm Beach County is available at $1,250,000, offering a buyer entry into South Florida's creative and marketing services sector. The business generates revenue from a mix of client retainers, project work, and media buying — a diversified revenue model that provides more stability than pure project-based agencies.

Annual revenue stands at $1,546,153 with discretionary cash flow of $409,128 — a 3.1x earnings multiple. The revenue-to-asking-price ratio is particularly attractive: the business is generating more in annual revenue than its asking price, which is uncommon in the creative services space where intangible assets (client relationships, creative talent) often command premium valuations.

This deal is well-suited for a marketing professional, a larger agency looking to expand its South Florida footprint, or a strategic buyer in an adjacent industry (PR, digital, media). Due diligence should focus on client contract terms and renewal rates, key employee retention, and whether the agency's revenue is concentrated in a handful of large clients or spread across a broader base.

Palm Beach County CPA Practice: $900,000 Asking — 4.4x Cash Flow Multiple

Rounding out today's featured deals is an established CPA practice in Palm Beach County, listed at $900,000. The firm serves a mix of individual and business clients in one of Florida's wealthiest counties — a market where high-net-worth individuals and family offices generate consistent demand for sophisticated accounting and tax advisory services.

The practice reports annual revenue of $850,000 and discretionary cash flow of $204,000 — a 4.4x earnings multiple. While the multiple is higher than some of today's other featured deals, it reflects the premium that Palm Beach County professional services firms command, given the quality and wealth of the client base and the recurring nature of accounting engagements.

The ideal buyer is a licensed CPA with experience in high-net-worth client service, or an existing accounting firm looking to acquire a Palm Beach County presence. Transition planning is critical in CPA acquisitions — buyers should negotiate a meaningful seller transition period (typically 12-24 months) to ensure client relationships transfer successfully to new ownership.

The Bottom Line

Today's South Florida market offers genuine variety for business buyers at every level — from a $75,000 Miami-Dade tax practice that could pay for itself in two seasons, to a $7 million multi-location accounting firm generating nearly $3 million in annual cash flow. The common thread across today's featured deals is strong, verifiable cash flow relative to asking price, which is exactly what serious buyers should be looking for.

If any of these opportunities align with your acquisition goals, the team at Sun Biz Broker can help you evaluate the financials, navigate due diligence, and structure a deal that works. Visit sunbizbroker.com or reach out directly to start the conversation.