In this climate, you may not want to take the extra risk of opening a new restaurant. Most new restaurants fail in the first five years. With the economy how it is now, it is extra risky to start a restaurant.
Buying an existing restaurant has many benefits. If you are looking to own your own restaurant, try out
Florida Restaurant Exchange - Locate a Florida restaurant, bar, diner, or club for sale They have a very large database of restaurants for sale (in Florida). They also list adavatanges to buying an existing restaurant.