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Selling a Hospitality or Restaurant Business

Selling a restaurant, hotel, or hospitality business — what buyers look for and how to protect staff and reputation during a sale.

1,000+ businesses sold  ·  $2.5B transacted  ·  96% success rate

Restaurants, hotels, and hospitality businesses with strong locations and repeat customers draw operators, groups, and investors.

What buyers pay a premium for

  • Prime location and favorable lease terms
  • Repeat customers, brand, and reviews
  • A team and manager who run the operation
  • Clean books, licenses, and well-kept facilities

What drives your valuation

Hospitality businesses sell on a multiple of SDE or EBITDA, shaped heavily by location, lease terms, and brand strength. See our business valuation guide for how the number is built, then get a real figure from our team.

Selling confidentially

Staff turnover and rumor can hurt a hospitality business fast. We market confidentially with NDA-bound buyers so your team and guests don’t learn of a sale until you decide.

Frequently asked

Questions owners ask us

How much is my restaurant or hotel worth?

Hospitality businesses sell on a multiple of SDE or EBITDA, strongly influenced by location, lease, and brand. We give you a confidential, defensible valuation for free.

Who buys hospitality businesses?

Operators, restaurant and hotel groups, and investors seeking established locations.

Will my staff and guests find out?

No. We market confidentially with NDA-bound buyers to protect your team and reputation.

What about my lease and licenses?

We plan lease assignment, liquor and operating licenses, and equipment as part of the deal structure.

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