Florida Business Broker & M&A Advisor

Confidential advisory for privately held business sales throughout Florida, from owner-operated companies to lower middle market transactions.

For Florida owners considering a sale, the outcome is often shaped long before closing by financing, buyer qualification, diligence, negotiations, and whether the business can transfer cleanly to a new operator.

Aniss Cherkaoui, P.A. facilitates confidential business sales through a structured, transaction-focused process.

Selling a Business Requires Preparation, Not Just Marketing

Many transactions involve earnings review, operational transferability, financing constraints, landlord approvals, employee continuity concerns, and confidentiality management throughout the process.

Buyers may range from first-time operators to strategic acquirers and investor groups. Preparation and disciplined execution matter at every stage.

Advisory Support Across Multiple Transaction Types

Business Brokerage

Advisory support for owner-operated and closely held businesses involving succession planning, retirement transitions, buyer qualification, confidentiality management, and operational transferability preparation..

Lower Middle Market Advisory

Confidential advisory support for established privately held businesses involving more advanced financial review, strategic buyer outreach, adjusted EBITDA evaluation, diligence coordination, and transaction structuring considerations.

Structured Transaction Management

The process is designed to maintain confidentiality while advancing qualified opportunities through valuation review, buyer screening, negotiations, financing discussions, and diligence coordination.

Sensitive information is released carefully and progressively throughout the transaction process.

Transaction Experience Across Multiple Industries

Aniss Cherkaoui, P.A. has worked with privately held businesses across industries including distribution, healthcare, manufacturing, construction, transportation, education, and professional services throughout Florida.

Buyer profiles may include owner-operators, strategic acquirers, private investors, search funds, and industry buyers depending on the opportunity and transaction structure.

Business Value Extends Beyond Revenue

Buyers and lenders often evaluate earnings quality, customer concentration, recurring revenue, management depth, operational stability, and transferability when assessing a business opportunity.

Clear financial reporting and realistic positioning can materially influence transaction efficiency and buyer interest.

Florida Transaction Advisory for Privately Held Businesses

Aniss Cherkaoui, P.A. works with business owners throughout Florida—including Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, and the broader South Florida market—in connection with confidential business sales, acquisitions, and transition planning across multiple industries.

Affiliated with Transworld Business Advisors.

Confidential Discussions Begin With Proper Context

Whether evaluating a future exit or responding to current acquisition interest, early planning and realistic assessment can help improve decision-making throughout the transaction process.

What Florida Business Owners Say

Hear from business owners who worked with Aniss Cherkaoui, P.A. on sales and acquisitions.

"I’m compelled to write this letter of acknowledgment and appreciation due to a recent business transaction with your company, represented by Mr. Aniss Cherkaoui."

Ramon Bardales

"Articulate, knowledgeable brokers and a smooth process—if you're looking to pursue this investment avenue, I would call Transworld first."

Doak Workman

"This team makes it happen. They are thorough, energetic, ethical, and just really good people. My company restructuring job was a convoluted mess, but they stuck with me and put together a deal that was a perfect fit. Trust them, and they will over-deliver."

B Treadway

"My wife and I recently purchased a franchise from Transworld Business Advisors. They were professional from start to finish, guiding us through the complex process of buying a business. Thank you, Transworld, for making our dreams come true!"

Dan Rodriguez

"Dustin Audet and the team at Transworld represented the company we purchased and did an excellent job providing information on the opportunity and managing the due diligence and closing process."

Lars Hanan

"BTW I enjoyed working with you and truly appreciated your guidance and help throughout the process; you are always very professional and accomplished, and I especially valued your candid assessment and description of the businesses we reviewed."

Neal Bouthot

Aniss Cherkaoui sold my Allstate insurance company with remarkable professionalism. His process was seamless, and his availability was outstanding. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a smooth, successful business sale.

Jay Herman

I appreciate working with you on our second transaction.  We've now closed two deals and a piece of real estate together and I'm grateful to have worked with you on all.  You do a great job of presenting interesting ideas for acquisitions.  Its clear to me you understand what is attractive to me and you present relevant businesses.  Navigating the treacherous transaction process goes much smoother working with you.  I've dealt with a lot of brokers over the years, and you have a knack for managing the process smoothly.   You do a great job of managing seller expectations and keeping them grounded in reality.  It's clear you spend a lot of effort cultivating your relationships with your sellers as they trust your judgment.  You are a tremendous asset to the deal sourcing and deal closing process. 

Brett Salsamendi

I wanted to share some feedback regarding our recent transaction.

We successfully completed the acquisition of an electrical contracting business where Aniss Cherkaoui represented the seller. Throughout the process, Aniss provided exceptional guidance and leadership. He consistently stayed on top of all deliverables, ensuring nothing fell through the cracks.

I truly appreciated working with Aniss and would not hesitate to recommend him to others.

Andrew Vykhodchenko

Hey Aniss,

We forgot to thank you for everything you did.

We appreciate how hard you worked and all of the details and meetings you were able to seamlessly manage.  

You did a great job, and I hope we get the opportunity to work with you again.

Lloyd and Marc

Lloyd and Marc