5 South Florida Business Deals: Plant Leasing, CPA, Advertising & Tax Practices — Multiples from 1.5x to 3.1x

South Florida's business-for-sale market continues to offer compelling opportunities across a wide range of industries and price points. Today's Business Brokers of Florida MLS data surfaces five standout deals — from an entry-level plant leasing operation in Broward to a multi-million-dollar Miami-Dade tax practice — each with earnings multiples well below the national average for their sector.

Broward County Plant Leasing & Maintenance Business: $100,000 Asking — 1.5x Cash Flow Multiple

This established Broward County plant leasing and maintenance business operates in a niche but highly recurring-revenue segment: providing interior and exterior plant installations and ongoing care contracts to commercial clients. The business benefits from predictable monthly billing, low customer churn, and minimal inventory overhead — a combination that makes it unusually capital-efficient for its size.

The numbers are compelling for an entry-level acquisition: asking price of $100,000, annual revenue of $188,800, and discretionary cash flow of $66,556 — a 1.5x earnings multiple. For a buyer putting in $100,000, the business generates enough cash flow to recover the full investment in under two years while paying a market-rate salary.

This deal is ideal for an owner-operator looking to enter business ownership with limited capital, or an existing landscaping or horticultural services company seeking to bolt on a recurring-revenue commercial division. Due diligence should focus on contract terms and renewal rates with existing commercial clients, as well as the transferability of those relationships to a new owner.

Broward County CPA Practice: $275,000 Asking — 2.1x Earnings Multiple

An established CPA practice in Broward County is available at a 2.1x earnings multiple — a strong valuation for a professional services firm with a loyal client base. Accounting practices in South Florida typically trade at 1x–1.5x annual revenue, and this listing's asking price of $275,000 against $148,125 in annual revenue sits right in that range, making it fairly priced for the sector.

The financials tell a clear story: $132,890 in discretionary cash flow on $148,125 in revenue reflects an exceptionally lean operation with minimal overhead. For a licensed CPA or accounting firm looking to expand, this represents an immediate income stream with a payback period of roughly two years at current cash flow levels.

The ideal buyer is a licensed CPA — either an individual practitioner or a regional firm seeking to acquire a book of business in Broward County. Key due diligence areas include client concentration (what percentage of revenue comes from the top 5 clients), the nature of client relationships (are they tied to the current owner personally?), and the mix of recurring tax/bookkeeping work versus one-time engagements. Broward County's growing professional and small-business population provides a strong organic growth backdrop for a new owner.

Miami-Dade Advertising Agency: $1,095,000 Asking — 2.3x Cash Flow Multiple

A full-service advertising agency in Miami-Dade County is on the market at $1,095,000 — a 2.3x multiple on $474,381 in annual discretionary cash flow. Miami-Dade's advertising and marketing sector is one of the most dynamic in the Southeast, driven by the region's bilingual consumer market, tourism economy, and concentration of national and international brands with South Florida operations.

Annual revenue of $1,157,093 with $474,381 in cash flow reflects a 41% cash flow margin — well above the industry average for independent agencies, which typically run 15–25% margins. This suggests a lean team structure, strong client billing rates, or a favorable mix of high-margin creative and media services versus lower-margin production work.

This listing is well-suited for a strategic acquirer — a larger agency group, a private equity-backed marketing platform, or an experienced agency executive looking to own rather than operate. Due diligence should focus on client contract terms and renewal history, key employee retention (especially account managers and creative leads), and the revenue breakdown between retainer-based and project-based work. Retainer-heavy agencies command premium multiples; project-heavy shops carry more revenue risk.

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

A Palm Beach County advertising agency is listed at $1,250,000 — a 3.1x multiple on $409,128 in annual cash flow. While the multiple is slightly higher than the Miami-Dade agency above, the Palm Beach market commands a premium: the county's affluent consumer base, luxury brand concentration, and high-net-worth client roster typically support stronger long-term revenue stability and higher average billing rates.

Annual revenue of $1,546,153 with $409,128 in cash flow reflects a 26% margin — solid for an independent agency and consistent with a business that has invested in talent and infrastructure to support its revenue base. The asking price of $1.25M represents a reasonable entry point for a buyer who sees growth potential in the Palm Beach market.

The ideal buyer is an experienced marketing professional or agency operator who can leverage existing client relationships while expanding the agency's service offerings or geographic reach. Palm Beach County's continued population growth and influx of high-net-worth residents from the Northeast create a favorable demand environment for premium marketing services. Due diligence should examine client industry concentration, the agency's digital versus traditional revenue split, and any key-person dependencies in the current ownership structure.

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

The most significant listing in today's data is a large-scale Miami-Dade County tax practice asking $7,000,000 — a 2.4x multiple on $2,895,827 in annual discretionary cash flow. This is an institutional-scale accounting and tax firm with enterprise-level financials: $6,253,689 in annual revenue and nearly $2.9M in cash flow represent a business that has moved well beyond the owner-operator stage into a professionally managed, multi-staff operation.

At a 2.4x multiple, the valuation is aggressive but defensible for a firm of this scale. Large accounting practices with diversified revenue streams, established staff infrastructure, and multi-year client relationships typically trade at 2x–3x cash flow in the current market. A buyer at $7M acquiring $2.9M in annual cash flow has a clear path to a 2.5-year payback — exceptional for a professional services acquisition of this size.

This listing is suited for a private equity firm, a national accounting roll-up platform, or a large regional CPA firm executing an acquisition growth strategy in South Florida. Due diligence at this scale should be comprehensive: client concentration analysis, staff retention agreements, technology infrastructure, regulatory compliance history, and a detailed review of revenue quality (recurring vs. one-time). Miami-Dade's position as a gateway to Latin American business makes a large tax practice here particularly valuable for buyers with international client ambitions.

The Bottom Line

Today's Business Brokers of Florida MLS data offers a rare cross-section of South Florida's business-for-sale market — from a $100,000 entry-level plant leasing operation in Broward to a $7M institutional tax practice in Miami-Dade, with advertising agencies and CPA practices filling the mid-market. The common thread: earnings multiples ranging from 1.5x to 3.1x, well below what comparable businesses trade for in most other U.S. markets.

If any of these deals match your acquisition criteria, the Sun Biz Broker team is ready to help you evaluate the opportunity, structure the offer, and navigate due diligence. Visit sunbizbroker.com or contact us directly to discuss your South Florida business acquisition goals.