Broward County · Port Everglades · Population 2.0M Metro
Sell My Business in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale sits at the center of South Florida's most active deal market — with Port Everglades driving logistics demand, a world-class marine industry, and proximity to Miami's Latin American capital networks. CBH Business Group provides confidential M&A advisory for Broward County business owners ready to exit at maximum value.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I sell my business in Fort Lauderdale?
Start with a confidential EBITDA-based valuation benchmarked to Broward County comparable transactions. A Fort Lauderdale M&A advisor prepares a confidential information memorandum, runs a competitive buyer process under NDA, and manages due diligence through closing. Most Broward County businesses in the $3M–$30M range close within 6–9 months when properly positioned.
What is my Fort Lauderdale business worth?
Fort Lauderdale businesses typically trade between 3.5x and 7.0x EBITDA. Marine industry businesses, professional services, financial services firms in the Las Olas corridor, logistics companies serving Port Everglades, and businesses with LATAM client relationships often command a premium over state averages due to Broward County's South Florida positioning and international buyer access.
What industries sell well in the Fort Lauderdale market?
Marine services and yacht industry, logistics tied to Port Everglades, financial services and wealth management, healthcare, professional services, aviation services from Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, and technology companies in the Boca Raton–Deerfield Beach tech corridor are consistently in demand from buyers. Broward County's position between Miami and Palm Beach creates unique deal flow from both markets.
Do I need a business broker or M&A advisor to sell in Fort Lauderdale?
For businesses under $1M revenue, a business broker may be sufficient. For Fort Lauderdale companies at $3M+ revenue, an M&A advisor structures a competitive process that typically improves net proceeds by 20–40% through multiple buyer offers, earn-out protections, and tax-efficient deal structures — advantages a single-buyer broker process rarely delivers in a market as competitive as South Florida.
How do I sell my Fort Lauderdale business without employees or clients finding out?
We use blind teasers that describe your business profile without identifying details, require signed NDAs before buyers see the CIM, and stage data-room access by buyer qualification level. Fort Lauderdale's business community across Las Olas, Cypress Creek, and Deerfield Beach is tight-knit — we screen prospective buyers against your customer, vendor, and competitor lists before any disclosure.
Can Fort Lauderdale businesses attract international buyers?
Yes — Broward County's proximity to Miami and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport makes it a natural entry point for Latin American, European, and Canadian buyers. For businesses with LATAM client relationships, bilingual operations, or international distribution, we actively market to the family office and strategic buyer networks that Miami and Fort Lauderdale attract.
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