Melton Advisors | Florida

Florida is one of the highest-velocity dealership markets in the country. Real estate values in major metros have escalated significantly, consolidation activity is intense across South and Central Florida, and import franchise values — particularly in the Miami, Tampa, and Orlando corridors — remain among the strongest nationally.

What We Do in Florida

Melton Advisors is a specialized advisory firm focused on capital strategy and real estate optimization for automotive dealer principals across Florida and nationwide. We advise franchised dealer principals on capital structuring, real estate strategy, sale-leasebacks, and ownership transitions.

Florida's dealership market demands preparation. The buyers are sophisticated, the timelines compress quickly, and the dealer principals who come to the table with a clear understanding of their capital position and real estate value consistently achieve better outcomes than those reacting to inbound interest.

We combine Florida market familiarity with national relationships across capital providers, strategic buyers, and real estate investors. We represent ownership interests exclusively, delivering confidential, senior-led advisory focused on value creation, capital efficiency, and long-term positioning.

Capital & Real Estate Advisory

Florida dealership real estate is among the most valuable in the country — and for many dealer principals, it represents the largest untapped asset on their balance sheet. We advise Florida dealers on capital structure, recapitalization, and real estate strategies including sale-leasebacks that unlock equity and create long-term flexibility without disrupting operations.

M&A Support

For Florida dealer principals exploring a sale or acquisition, we provide confidential, senior-led advisory designed to create competitive leverage and protect what you've built. Qualified buyers only, disciplined terms, and process leadership through close. For dealer groups pursuing growth in Florida or adjacent markets, we evaluate opportunity and capital fit before any deal moves forward.