FRANCESCO PONTICELLI · BUSINESS BROKER AND COMMERCIAL REALTOR · MIAMI FL
Numbers first. Enthusiasm second.
Investing in America does not mean buying the first business you like. An attractive business in the window can hide numbers that do not add up, one-sided contracts, customers that do not exist. Before you fall in love, I ask the uncomfortable questions: where the revenue really comes from, who the suppliers are, what happens to the lease when the owner changes.
I have the guides, the market data and the experience on the ground. You have the vision. Together we build a strategy that holds. Investing in America works when you start from the numbers, not from enthusiasm: every guide below comes from real deals, with real figures.
How to buy a business in Florida: the 10 steps of the process, from self assessment to post closing transition. Real timelines, mistakes to avoid and what changes between a trading business, assets and an empty space.
LLC, C-Corp or S-Corp election? 2026 tax comparison for Italian and LatAm entrepreneurs with E-2 visa in Florida. Numerical examples, decision tree, common mistakes.
How to buy a restaurant in Miami in 2026 without overpaying: SDE, multiples, due diligence, real costs and the mistakes that inflate the price. A Business Broker guide.
I have been a broker in Miami for years, without a jacket and without filters. I speak plainly and I work with numbers. Every engagement is structured: you know from the start what I do, on what timeline and on what terms.
“My advantage? I got here first. I made the mistakes you do not have to make.”
I reply within 24-48 business hours. US weekends and public holidays excluded. No spam, promised.
No. I can also help you with the search, starting from your goals, your budget and the type of business you are interested in. Most clients do not have a specific target yet when they contact me.
For a business purchase I am paid on commission, often in part by the seller, as is standard market practice. For sales and for specific searches there are project fees. No free analysis: all the work is structured and paid, and you know in advance what it covers and what it does not.
No. I am a Business Broker (the equivalent of a business intermediary in Europe) and a residential and commercial Realtor. I connect you with attorneys and accountants when needed, but I do not provide legal or tax advice.
The initial stages, yes. For due diligence and closing your presence in Miami is needed, at least for the key steps. The official E-2 visa requirements are published by USCIS, and should be read before making any offer.
