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Michael Canales

Business Broker at First Choice Business Brokers Orlando South

Orlando, FL Website (407) 287-5664
Current deals $1.9MUpdated August 2026
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About

Michael Canales is the business broker at First Choice Business Brokers Orlando South, representing 4 listings. He has closed transactions from small owner-operator businesses to multimillion-dollar deals, adjusting his approach to each client. His career began after college, when he persuaded two partners to invest in a regional pizza franchise. His team built the most profitable location in that company. He has since served as an owner, operator, consultant, and senior executive. His industries include finance, insurance, construction, food and beverage, and family entertainment. He launched one of the nation's first trampoline park brands and led initiatives at a national construction firm. He holds the Certified Business Intermediary (CBI) designation and belongs to the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA).

Who is a good fit for Michael Canales

  • Owners of construction, food and beverage, insurance, finance, or family entertainment businesses who want a broker from those industries.
  • Franchise owners who want a broker who ran a franchise location himself.
  • Sellers of businesses from owner-operator size to multimillion-dollar deals.
  • Central Florida owners who want a Certified Business Intermediary.

Active listings (1)

Asking prices from $1.9M.

Frequently Asked Questions

Michael Canales holds the Certified Business Intermediary (CBI) designation. He is an active member of the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA). He pairs those credentials with direct experience as a business owner and executive. He has facilitated transactions from small owner-operator businesses to multimillion-dollar deals.

Michael Canales has served as an owner, operator, consultant, and senior executive. His industries include finance, insurance, construction, food and beverage, and family entertainment. He launched one of the nation's first trampoline park brands and led initiatives at a national construction firm. His first venture was a regional pizza franchise location.

Michael Canales persuaded two partners to invest in a regional pizza franchise shortly after college. He was the youngest and least experienced operator in the system. His team still built the most profitable location in the company. That experience launched his later ventures.

Michael Canales has facilitated transactions from small owner-operator businesses to multimillion-dollar deals. He adjusts his approach to each client's needs. He currently represents 4 listings at First Choice Business Brokers Orlando South. His background as an owner, operator, and executive informs how he values each business.

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