The Hospitality Business Is a Different Beast
Cafes, bars and restaurants are among the most exciting businesses to own and among the easiest to overpay for. The margins are thin, the risks are specific, and a fresh fit-out can hide a multitude of problems lurking underneath.
That's why Newcents Hospo exists. Our hospitality specialist Zoe Richards has spent over 15 years working every role in the industry, from short order cook to venue manager, across every format you can think of. She knows what a well run hospitality business looks like from the inside, which means she also knows immediately when one has been dressed up to sell.
Hospo Buying Strategy Session
Thinking about buying a cafe, bar or restaurant but not sure where to start? This is the session for you.
In 60 minutes we'll get clear on what you're actually looking for, what your budget can realistically get you in the current market, and what the key risks are for the format you're considering.
Whether you're a seasoned operator or a first time buyer, this session will save you from making expensive mistakes before you even get to the numbers.
Hospo Buyer’s Advocate Service
Want someone who actually knows the industry running the process for you?
Zoe will search the market, shortlist real opportunities, dig into the financials and the operation, and lead the negotiation on your behalf. She knows what questions to ask, what the answers should look like, and when something doesn't add up. You make the final call. She makes sure you're making it with your eyes open.
Ideal for buyers who are serious about getting into hospitality and want a specialist, not a generalist, in their corner.
Hospo Consulting Strategy Session
Running a hospitality business is demanding. Whether you're looking to tighten your margins, fix your ops, or work out why the numbers aren't adding up, Newcents Hospo brings hands-on industry experience directly to your business. Led by Zoe Richards, our hospitality consulting service is built for cafe, restaurant, and venue operators who need practical advice - not theory.
We work across the areas that matter most: menu costing and GP analysis, labour structuring, supplier relationships, and day-to-day operational efficiency. Every engagement is tailored to your venue and your goals, with a focus on finding real improvements that stick.
Hospo Due Diligence
In hospitality, the numbers on the page and the numbers in reality can be very different things. Cash sales, owner hours buried in the P&L, lease terms that look fine until they don't, staff arrangements that fall apart the moment the owner walks out the door. These are the things that sink buyers after settlement.
Our hospo due diligence service goes deep on the financials, earnings quality, lease and premises risk, staff and key person dependency, and the operational realities of the business you're buying. You'll get a clear written report and a straight recommendation on whether to proceed, renegotiate or walk away.
Best suited to acquisitions over $100k where getting it wrong is genuinely not an option.
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