50-Year Optical Business | $144K SDE | Prime Miami Location
Business Description
Rare opportunity to acquire a long-established optical business that has faithfully served the Miami community for approximately fifty (50) years. Located on heavily traveled W. Flagler Street, one of Miami's most recognized commercial corridors, this business has built a loyal multi-generational customer base and an outstanding reputation for personalized service, quality eyewear, and professional eye care.
This is not a startup, turnaround, or speculative opportunity. It is a proven, cash-flowing business with decades of operating history, repeat clientele, and significant growth potential for the right buyer.
The business operates from approximately 1,200 square feet of retail space and features a welcoming showroom, two fully equipped exam rooms, private office space, inventory storage, and an efficient layout designed to serve both eye care and optical retail customers. The location enjoys excellent visibility, strong traffic counts, and convenient access from surrounding residential and commercial neighborhoods throughout Miami-Dade County.
Current ownership has operated the business with an extremely lean overhead structure, resulting in strong discretionary earnings relative to revenue. Average annual sales are approximately $300,000, while Seller's Discretionary Earnings are estimated at approximately $140,000. The business carries approximately $32,000 in inventory and includes approximately $15,000 in furniture, fixtures, and equipment, all of which are included in the sale.
One of the most exciting aspects of this opportunity is its significant upside potential. The optical industry continues to benefit from powerful demographic trends, including an aging population, increased screen usage across all age groups, growing awareness of eye health, and expanding vision insurance coverage. Industry experts project continued growth in both vision care services and eyewear sales for years to come.
The business is currently positioned to benefit from the addition of a U.S.-licensed Optometrist and the implementation of vision insurance programs such as VSP, EyeMed, Davis Vision, Spectera, and other major providers. Many independent optical businesses experience substantial increases in patient volume and eyewear sales after integrating insurance participation and expanding professional services. This creates an attractive opportunity for an Optometrist seeking ownership, an existing optical operator looking to expand, or an entrepreneur interested in partnering with a licensed eye care professional.
Additional growth opportunities include:
• Expanding relationships with vision insurance providers
• Increasing marketing and digital presence
• Enhancing social media engagement and online reviews
• Introducing premium eyewear collections
• Expanding contact lens programs
• Developing recall and retention programs for existing patients
• Extending operating hours and appointment availability
• Implementing modern patient management and CRM systems
The business has benefited from approximately five decades of goodwill, customer loyalty, and community recognition—assets that would take years and substantial investment to replicate. New ownership will acquire not only the tangible assets and inventory but also a respected brand with deep roots in the Miami market.
This opportunity is ideally suited for:
• Licensed Optometrists seeking practice ownership
• Independent optical operators
• Regional or national optical chains seeking expansion
• Healthcare entrepreneurs
• Investor groups partnering with an eye care professional
Businesses with this combination of longevity, reputation, profitability, location, and growth potential rarely become available for acquisition.
The Seller is prepared to provide reasonable transition assistance to ensure a smooth ownership transfer.
This is not a startup, turnaround, or speculative opportunity. It is a proven, cash-flowing business with decades of operating history, repeat clientele, and significant growth potential for the right buyer.
The business operates from approximately 1,200 square feet of retail space and features a welcoming showroom, two fully equipped exam rooms, private office space, inventory storage, and an efficient layout designed to serve both eye care and optical retail customers. The location enjoys excellent visibility, strong traffic counts, and convenient access from surrounding residential and commercial neighborhoods throughout Miami-Dade County.
Current ownership has operated the business with an extremely lean overhead structure, resulting in strong discretionary earnings relative to revenue. Average annual sales are approximately $300,000, while Seller's Discretionary Earnings are estimated at approximately $140,000. The business carries approximately $32,000 in inventory and includes approximately $15,000 in furniture, fixtures, and equipment, all of which are included in the sale.
One of the most exciting aspects of this opportunity is its significant upside potential. The optical industry continues to benefit from powerful demographic trends, including an aging population, increased screen usage across all age groups, growing awareness of eye health, and expanding vision insurance coverage. Industry experts project continued growth in both vision care services and eyewear sales for years to come.
The business is currently positioned to benefit from the addition of a U.S.-licensed Optometrist and the implementation of vision insurance programs such as VSP, EyeMed, Davis Vision, Spectera, and other major providers. Many independent optical businesses experience substantial increases in patient volume and eyewear sales after integrating insurance participation and expanding professional services. This creates an attractive opportunity for an Optometrist seeking ownership, an existing optical operator looking to expand, or an entrepreneur interested in partnering with a licensed eye care professional.
Additional growth opportunities include:
• Expanding relationships with vision insurance providers
• Increasing marketing and digital presence
• Enhancing social media engagement and online reviews
• Introducing premium eyewear collections
• Expanding contact lens programs
• Developing recall and retention programs for existing patients
• Extending operating hours and appointment availability
• Implementing modern patient management and CRM systems
The business has benefited from approximately five decades of goodwill, customer loyalty, and community recognition—assets that would take years and substantial investment to replicate. New ownership will acquire not only the tangible assets and inventory but also a respected brand with deep roots in the Miami market.
This opportunity is ideally suited for:
• Licensed Optometrists seeking practice ownership
• Independent optical operators
• Regional or national optical chains seeking expansion
• Healthcare entrepreneurs
• Investor groups partnering with an eye care professional
Businesses with this combination of longevity, reputation, profitability, location, and growth potential rarely become available for acquisition.
The Seller is prepared to provide reasonable transition assistance to ensure a smooth ownership transfer.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 51
- Employees
- 2 Full-time
- Facilities & Assets
- Approximately 1,200 SF of attractive retail space located on highly traveled W. Flagler Street in Miami. Features a welcoming optical showroom, two private exam rooms, dedicated office space, inventory storage, and an efficient customer-friendly layout. Excellent visibility, strong traffic counts, established customer base, and a professional environment that supports both eye care services and retail eyewear sales. Turnkey operation with infrastructure already in place for immediate ownership transition.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 1,200
- Rent
- $2,923.00 per month
- Lease Expiration
- 6/30/2028
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Different business opportunity
- Transition Support
- Two (2) weeks at no cost to Buyer
Listing Info
- ID
- 2522180
- Listing Views
- 9
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