Which operating figures show sustainable hospitality earnings?
Compare covers or room nights, average spend, occupancy, food or booking costs, payroll, platform commissions and monthly margin. Separate the owner's unpaid work and unusual peak seasons.
Do the lease, permits and inventory support the concept after the sale?
Confirm lease duration and assignment, permitted use, opening rules, licences, kitchen or room condition, reservation systems and whether equipment is owned, financed or leased.
How dependent are bookings on the season or the current operator?
An excessive rent, deferred maintenance, seasonality and loyalty to the current chef or host can materially reduce earnings after the takeover.
How will reservations, staff and suppliers be transferred without disruption?
Transfer future bookings, deposits, stock, rotas, recipes or service standards, platform accounts and supplier arrangements, with a planned introduction to regular guests.