You Don’t Need to Be Ready to Sell - Just Ready to Talk

Thinking of selling your hospitality business?

You don’t need your price figured out.

You don’t need your financials polished.

You don’t even need to commit to anything yet.

You just need to talk.

That Feeling? It Might Be the Beginning

At some point, many hospitality owners experience a quiet shift:

“I love this place… but I think I’m done.”

That moment doesn’t mean you’ve failed.

It doesn’t mean you're walking away tomorrow.

It simply means you might be ready to explore what’s next.

I Have These Conversations With Business Owners Weekly

At Retail Business, Sydney's No.1 Hospitality Brokers, we’ve spoken with thousands of cafe, bar, pub, hotel and restaurant owners across Sydney and Australia.

Many weren’t ready to sell. Some weren’t even sure they ever would be.

But they all started in the same way:

With a conversation:

• Over the phone, or over coffee

• Without pressure

• With someone who understands what’s at stake

  
  

What Happens When You Talk to Us?

We’re not here to push you toward a sale.

We’re here to help you explore your options, whether you're six weeks or six years from selling.

Here’s what we typically discuss in that first, pressure-free conversation:

• Your personal, financial, and lifestyle goals

• How your business is performing (even if it’s messy)

• Your long-term commercial objectives

• What’s happening in the market

• What buyers are looking for right now

• Where hidden value might exist in your business

Sometimes, the chat leads to a plan. Sometimes, it leads to peace of mind.

Either way, you’ll walk away more informed than what you were at the start of conversation.

Why Talking Early Leads to a Better Outcome

When owners wait too long to start the conversation, they often:

• Rush decisions under pressure

• Miss opportunities to enhance value

• Enter negotiations unprepared

• Accept terms they later regret

By starting the conversation early (even years before eventually selling) you can:

• Maximise your eventual sale price

• Avoid costly or unexpected issues

• Time your exit around personal goals

• Exit on the front foot, on your terms

  
  

Selling a Business Is a Big Deal. Talk to Someone Who Gets It.

You’ve built something valuable.

Something more than just numbers on a balance sheet.

We understand that, because we help owners just like you every day.

Some conversations lead to a business sale. Some don’t, and that can be the right decision too.

But they all start the same way:

A no-pressure chat about what’s possible.

Curious About What Your Exit Could Look Like?

Whether you’re planning an exit in 12 months or just starting to wonder what your business might be worth someday…

📞 Let’s talk (click to book a call)

I look forward to hearing from you,

Barn Wilkes

Director & Licensee at Retail Business, Sydney's No.1 Hospitality Brokers