Selling your café, restaurant, or bar is a big decision. You’ve poured your time, money, and heart into it, so when it’s time to move on, you want to do it right. But how do you know if you’re truly ready to sell?
Start with your motivation. Maybe you’re ready for a lifestyle change, perhaps you want to capitalise on a strong market, or you’re planning your next venture. Clarity here matters, it guides how you present your business and who the right buyers might be.
Next, look at your numbers. Buyers will want to see accurate financials, lease details, and operational structures. If your records are incomplete, now’s the time to fix that. A clean, transparent set of documents doesn’t just build trust, it can add thousands to your sale price.
This is where the GSE Hospitality Brokers score app becomes invaluable. It benchmarks your business against key criteria buyers care about; profitability, rent-to-sales ratios, fit-out quality, and more. Think of it as a pre-sale health check. By knowing your score upfront, you can address weaknesses and highlight strengths before going to market. You’ll also receive tailored free resources based on your score.
Finally, ask yourself if you’re emotionally ready. Letting go of a hospitality business is personal. But with the right preparation, you can hand it over knowing you’ve maximised value and set it up for the next chapter.
When you’re ready, our team and our quick quiz give you a transparent, structured path to sale. That way, you can move forward with confidence and maybe even enjoy being on the other side of the counter for once.
Take Our Quiz to See How Ready your Hospitality Business is For Sale – GSE Hospitality Brokers
