A historic restaurant and event venue with guest accommodations in eastern Germany—versatile in use—with potential for expansion

A hotel-restaurant is for sale as part of a generational succession plan. The hotel-restaurant, operated in the Bavarian country house style, features very high-quality interior finishes. It is situated in a virtually untouched natural landscape on a very spacious, secluded property covering nearly 10,000 square meters. Thanks to its flexible use options, individual concepts can be brought to life in this unique location. With seating for up to 290 guests and an additional 250 in the outdoor area, as well as 3 conference rooms equipped with high-quality, state-of-the-art technology, it offers a wide range of options. In total, there are 32 single and double rooms. Despite its secluded location, the property is situated in the midst of excellent transportation links between two major metropolitan areas in northern Upper Bavaria. The actively managed property can be taken over immediately from the current owner, as this is a succession plan due to the owner’s age. The offer includes a spacious lot, several buildings, and all operational and business equipment. A specialist in the restaurant and hospitality industry is sought to manage this property, someone capable of building on the successes achieved through 2019 with new staff and a new concept. The property was leased through 2024. No financial statements are available for this period. Financial statements for previous years are available in full. Average revenue was €1.0 million, with a peak EBIT margin of >35%. Purchase price: €3.0 million (negotiable) for 100% of the assets, including inventory Buyer profile: In addition to existing and expanding tourism and hospitality companies, investors who possess the necessary professional qualifications, relevant industry experience, and sufficient equity capital are also eligible as buyers.

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The company is an established provider of outpatient and intensive care services, distinguished by its high-quality care and patient-centered approach. With an experienced team of professionals, the company provides customized services to patients in their homes, which has earned it an outstanding reputation in the industry. The key factors behind its success include individualized patient care, the application of best-practice methods, and an efficient organizational structure that enables a quick and flexible response to patients’ needs.

The company, a renowned event caterer, has been providing first-class catering services for events with up to 2,500 guests for over a decade, handling up to 30 events per week. With an impressive annual capacity of approximately 50,000 catering operations, the company is distinguished by outstanding quality and a unique range of services, reinforced by continuous economies of scale. Its outstanding market position in the field of on-site catering reflects its commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction.

Our client is a down-to-earth, long-established company now in its third generation, located in the heart of the Rhineland. For decades, the company has been known and renowned for its quality, freshness, efficiency, excellent value for money, and home-style cooking. The butcher shop, which also offers a catering service, has established a near-monopoly market position and stands out thanks to its combination of traditional craftsmanship, modern management, and customer-focused service. The company has performed exceptionally well, particularly in the years following the pandemic, and today demonstrates impressively strong profitability. The company serves three key market segments (butcher shop with retail location, catering service, and institutional kitchen), each with varying regional reach, thereby combining local roots with a supraregional presence. The institutional kitchen is the company’s top revenue-generating pillar and forms the backbone of its value creation. Approximately 1,100 freshly prepared lunches are produced and delivered daily—365 days a year. Long-standing partnerships ensure the company a stable order book, predictable revenues, and a high degree of operational continuity. The fully equipped attached bistro—which is currently closed due to time constraints—used to offer, in addition to the classic selection of meats and sausages, daily specials as well as hot and cold snacks. It also served as a customer magnet and a gathering place for regulars from the neighborhood. In the current fiscal year 2025, revenue of more than €2.5 million and an operating profit of over €1.0 million are expected—a trend that has also been reflected in previous fiscal years. The revenue and earnings outlook for the future is excellent due to the company’s strong market position and positive market developments. The business premises are owned by the shareholders and may be sold as part of the transaction. The company currently employs 22 people. Employee turnover and sick leave rates are low. The current shareholders wish to devote more time to their personal lives in the future. The issue of succession has not yet been resolved. The sale of the company to an external successor is therefore an important business priority that is being treated as a top priority. The company offers a new owner significant potential for scaling up and modernization, as the current management maintains a deliberate “laissez-faire” style and has not yet engaged in targeted marketing or sales efforts. The strategic challenge now lies in consistently tapping into this existing potential through targeted development—particularly in the areas of marketing, sales, and product line expansion. The goal is to maintain and further expand the company’s position as the regional market leader. The ideal successor should possess strong business management skills and, ideally, training as a butcher and/or chef. Additionally, the successor is expected to demonstrate collaborative leadership skills, foster a family-like work environment, and have a strong affinity for food. The successor’s goal should be the long-term development of the business.