Florida is one of the most active markets for security business acquisitions in the United States. The state's large and growing population, significant commercial real estate market, and strong demand for residential and commercial security solutions create a fertile environment for security businesses — and for the buyers who seek to acquire them. This guide, prepared by the CMBB team, is designed to help Florida security business owners understand the sale process and achieve a fair exit.
The Florida Security Market
Florida's security industry is driven by a combination of residential demand — particularly in South Florida, Tampa Bay, and Orlando — and a growing commercial sector. The state's significant hospitality, healthcare, and retail industries create strong demand for access control, video surveillance, and fire protection services. Florida's warm climate also creates year-round construction activity, which drives ongoing demand for new security installations. Security businesses with a strong recurring revenue base in Florida are highly attractive to national and regional acquirers.
How Florida Security Companies Are Valued
Florida security businesses are valued using the same metrics as their Canadian counterparts: RMR multiples for monitoring companies and earnings-based analysis for installation and service businesses. Florida's strong residential market means that residential alarm companies with long-term monitoring contracts and low attrition rates are particularly attractive to buyers. CMBB conducts transparent valuations and will explain exactly how we arrive at our offer.
Selling Without a Broker in Florida
Business brokers in Florida typically charge success fees based on a percentage of the transaction value — a meaningful cost that reduces the proceeds of a lifetime of work. CMBB charges no fees to sellers and moves quickly from initial conversation to signed letter of intent. We are a direct buyer with capital committed and a clear acquisition mandate, which means we can move faster and with less friction than a broker-managed process.
Why CMBB Is Acquiring Security Businesses in Florida
CMBB, led by Leonardo Obodoeke and supported by advisor Darie Urbanky — former President and COO of CI Financial Corp. — is actively expanding its security sector acquisition programme into Florida and the broader US market. We are particularly interested in alarm monitoring companies, fire protection businesses, and access control integrators with $1 million to $10 million in annual revenue. We do not acquire security guard or investigation companies — our focus is on technology-driven, recurring-revenue security businesses.
If you own a security company in Florida and are considering your exit options, CMBB would welcome a confidential conversation. No broker fees. No pressure.
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