Hospitality Business Broker
on the Gold Coast .

Work with a business broker that understands the industry from first
hand experience and, that can provide solutions to valuing,
marketing and selling a hospitality business.

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Looking for a business broker on the Gold Coast?
If you are in Hospitality we can help!

As dedicated Business Brokers based on the Gold Coast and specialising exclusively in the hospitality industry we offer unparalleled expertise and experience.

When looking for a Business Broker on the Gold Coast, it’s crucial to partner with a team that truly understands the hospitality industry. Unlike general business brokers, GSE Hospitality Brokers brings:

  • Deep Local Knowledge: Our team has its finger on the pulse of the Gold Coast’s diverse hospitality regions, from the CBD and oceanfront locations to the thriving suburban locations and everything in between. We provide insights that only come from years of dedicated experience in this specific market.
 
  • Targeted Network: We connect you with our qualified network of buyers and sellers actively engaged in the Gold Coast hospitality scene. This focus means faster results and better matches when you work with a specialist.
 
  • Industry-Specific Valuations: Accurately valuing a hospitality business requires more than just reviewing financial statements. We understand the nuances of goodwill, lease conditions, supplier contracts, and local market trends that impact value. 
 
  • Confidential & Strategic Approach: We appreciate the sensitive nature of selling your business. As the most trusted Hospitality Business Broker on the Gold Coast we ensure a confidential process from start to finish. 
 

Choosing GSE means you’re not just getting a broker; you’re gaining a strategic partner deeply embedded in the Gold Coast hospitality industry

Contact us today for a confidential chat about how we might be able to help you.

 

Matt Lane

Hospitality Consultant and Sales Consultant (Gold Coast)

Gold Coast

Born and raised in Melbourne, Matt Lane began his hospitality career at a very early age cleaning out fried chicken vats at Ollies Trollies, Glenferrie Rd Malvern and working occasional shifts in family-owned pubs.

Matt held management positions in much-loved Melbourne cafes, clubs and restaurants and was managing consultant for the build and opening operations of two successful restaurants and bars; from the mid to late 90’s.

In 1998 Matt relocated to the Byron shire, NSW and in 2000 transformed an old house into a highly successful café, wine bar and restaurant in Mullumbimby. After 8 years in Byron Shire Matt relocated to NYC as GM of a wildly successful Mexican Restaurant, Bar, Café and Taqueria.

Matt returned to Melbourne in 2009 and opened Mamasita Mexican, followed by a second venture, Hotel Jesus in 2016. After running them remotely for the past 4 years (yes it can be done!); he recently sold both venues, allowing space to take on more consultancy and exit strategy projects.

Just prior to the departure from Melbourne, Matt took on a consultancy CEO role for 100 Burgers Group, which involved restructuring and conceptualising several venues within the portfolio.

In 2021, Matt and his family relocated to Currumbin, Queensland.

Matt has consulted and managed for a variety of hospitality venues over his 30-year career and, as such has negotiated Landlord / Tenant requirements, Commercial Leases, Permits and Approvals. With strengths in areas of recruitment, expense management, design and marketing, Matt thrives in assisting those to realise their full potential, working with existing infrastructure and implementing systems.
With a lifetime dedicated to Hospitality and a keen eye for local and emerging trends, Matt is excited to assist others in both the growth of their current business, exit planning and expansion.

Julian Mero

Managing Partner of GSE QLD | Senior Hospitality Consultant | Licensed Real Estate Agent & Hospitality Business Broker

Brisbane

Growing up in the hospitality industry with my dad owning an Italian restaurant, and my mum owning a ski lodge with a fine dining restaurant, it’s safe to say hospitality is in my DNA!

After I left school I wanted to try something different, so I entered the sporting industry, working at world class companies such as Nike Australia, FILA International and Pacific Dunlop, where I enjoyed and excelled in sales and marketing roles.

I loved my time in the sporting industry, but the itch to be part of the hospitality industry never left me, so when an opportunity came up to invest in and operate a restaurant in Brisbane, I jumped at the chance.

Over almost a decade, I invested in and operated multiple restaurants and a coffee specialty café, I became the National Operations Manager of the group – which eventually established 25 restaurants and 6 coffee specialty cafes trading under The Groove Train and Coffee Hit brands.

In 2015 we sold the business to Minor DKL – the parent company of The Coffee Club. Knowing that the sale was imminent I decided to further educate myself and completed my Masters in Business Administration at The University of Queensland.

In my role at large institutional landlord looking after food and beverage leasing, I have gained extensive knowledge and experience about the site selection process, lease negotiation structures and the details of how the industries best businesses achieve favorable leases.

Having owned, operated, and sold hospitality businesses, together with working for one of the countries premium institutional landlords. my experience is very well rounded. If you need help with the day to day running of your business, growth strategies or with any lease/landlord requirements please do not hesitate to reach out.

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