Knowledge base
Long-form, expert-reviewed guides for UK cafe owners
Every guide is written by a hospitality M&A specialist, reviewed by a relevant UK practitioner (FCA, solicitor or RICS), and updated for the 2026 trading and regulatory landscape.
Valuation
The Definitive Guide to UK Cafe Valuation: How Much is My Coffee Shop Worth in 2026?
Calculate the accurate market value of your UK coffee shop using the industry standard Seller's Discretionary Earnings formula combined with realistic business multiples and adjusted accounts.
Legal & Employment
The UK Cafe Seller's Guide to TUPE and Staff Transfers
Discover the mandatory steps for transferring staff during a UK cafe sale under TUPE regulations, ensuring strict legal compliance while protecting your final exit valuation.
Property & Lease
How to Transfer a Café Lease: Assignment, Landlord Consent and AGAs
Discover the essential steps for transferring a commercial cafe lease, from securing landlord consent and managing alienation clauses to handling rent deposits and Authorised Guarantee Agreements.
Tax & Structuring
Capital Gains Tax and Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) on a UK Café Sale
Selling a UK cafe means paying Capital Gains Tax on your profit, but correctly applying Business Asset Disposal Relief can reduce your final tax bill to just 10 percent.
Deal Structuring
Asset Purchase vs Share Purchase: Which is Right for Your Café Sale?
Choosing between an asset purchase and a share purchase fundamentally alters your legal liabilities, tax exposure, and the final pile of cash you get to keep after selling your cafe.
Operations & Value
Turnkey Café Systemisation: How SOPs and Documented Operations Can Double Your Valuation
Discover the step-by-step roadmap to systemising your café, building standard operating procedures, and successfully stepping away from the espresso machine to double your final exit valuation.
Due Diligence
The UK Café Sale Due Diligence Checklist: What Buyers Will Actually Demand
Preparing a comprehensive pre-sale data room is the single most critical step in selling your cafe, ensuring buyer confidence and protecting your final valuation.
Property & Leasehold
Café Rent Reviews and 2026 Property Compliance: An Owner's Survival Guide
Mastering commercial rent reviews and incoming property compliance laws is essential to protect your cafe's daily profit margins and ultimate exit valuation.
Deal Structure
Financing a UK Café Purchase: Earn-Outs, Vendor Loans and Commercial Lending in 2026
Understanding modern funding structures allows buyers to acquire premium hospitality businesses and helps sellers achieve maximum exit valuations without relying entirely on high street banks.
Post-Completion
Café Handover Period: Protecting Customer Retention Across the First 90 Days
Master the critical post-sale transition period to protect your café's goodwill, retain loyal customers, and secure the revenue trajectory you purchased.