Hospitality Business Sales and Exit Strategy

Hospitality owner. Sales expert. Helping you prepare, position and sell your business.

What we do.

We offer a structured, discreet process to position, market and sell your business for the right result.

We don’t just list businesses. We prepare them to sell properly.

Selling a hospitality business isn’t about throwing it online and hoping for the best. It comes down to how it’s positioned, who sees it and how the deal is handled.

We manage the whole process from start to finish: getting the business ready, taking it to market and negotiating the outcome, all done with discretion.

SELL YOUR BUSINESS

PLAN YOUR EXIT

We prepare your business before going to market to maximise value and attract the right buyers.

We look at your business the way a buyer would, before it ever goes to market.

A lot of owners sell for less than its worth because the business isn’t properly prepared. We fix that first.

From costs, P&L clarity to how the business presents, we get everything in order so when it does go to market, it stands up properly and attracts the right buyers.

The goal is simple: a cleaner business, stronger numbers and a better result when you sell.

If you’re considering selling your business or planning an exit, take the first step with a confidential, no obligation discussion.

About.

Anthony Iacono is a Hospitality Business Broker and Exit Strategist, combining decades of hands-on hospitality experience with a corporate sales background built on results.

Having owned and operated multiple venues, Anthony brings a rare operator-to-operator perspective. He understands the realities of running a hospitality business - from daily operations, managing margins, leading staff and creating a great customer experience.

Anthony is a recognised leader in hospitality business sales, delivering consistent successful outcomes for venues. His tailored Exit Strategy helps owners position their business to attract the right buyers and achieve maximum value, by enhancing operations and profitability.

Leveraging his operator experience and expertise in B2B sales and negotiation, he guides owners through a structured, results-focused process from preparation to sale.

This is not typical broking - it’s practical insight and experience from someone who has been on both sides of the table.

The State of Hospitality 2026 (Sydney Edition).

The State of Hospitality 2026 Sydney Edition is an independent industry pulse created by operators, for operators. 

Drawing on insights from cafés, restaurants, pubs and other hospitality businesses across Sydney, the report provides a snapshot of the conditions shaping venues today.  

Three themes emerged consistently across venue types:

  • the growing disconnect between revenue and profit,

  • the pressure created by rising costs and softer consumer spending, and

  • the personal toll these conditions are taking on operators.

The findings were enriched by almost 200 candid, anonymous operator comments, adding context and revealing the realities behind the data.  

Why read the report? 

  • Benchmark your experience against other Sydney hospitality businesses 

  • Distinguish venue-specific challenges from broader industry shifts 

  • Contribute to a more informed conversation about what it takes to run a sustainable hospitality business today 

Published by Bertoni Hospitality, the report combines more than 22 years of experience building and operating Sydney venues with expertise in developing research-led publications and industry insights across other business sectors. 

Download the full report below or view the highlights for a concise summary.

The State of Hospitality 2026 Sydney Edition. (Full Report)

An independent operator pulse on what it really takes to run a Sydney venue in 2026.

A concise overview of The State of Hospitality 2026 (Sydney Edition), including the key themes, respondent profile and how the research was conducted.

Report Highlights

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