Acquisition advisory
Acquire a business and grow your company.
An acquisition should fit the company you want to build. We help operators and investors find a suitable location, business or building, assess its value and work through the purchase.
Ways to grow
Buying your first business or adding to an established group.
Acquire a business
Buy a restaurant, catering company, banquet hall, venue, bar or hotel, either on its own or with the real estate. We help find suitable businesses, assess their value and negotiate on your behalf.
Add a location
A second unit, a third, or your first step into a new market. Feasibility, site selection, lease terms and the operating math that says whether an address works for your business.
Acquire the building
Buy the property your business runs in, or one with hospitality upside. We assess commercial, mixed-use and redevelopment sites, sale-leasebacks and ground leases with attention to operating costs and intended use.
Build a platform
Roll-ups and multi-unit growth for family offices, private equity platforms and serial operators: acquisition strategy, target lists, operator selection and an ongoing search as your company grows.
Buy-side advisory
Buy-side representation from search to closing.
Mandate & criteria
A confidential conversation about what you're building: sector, market, budget, timeline, and the deal you'd walk away from.
Off-market sourcing
Some hospitality owners prefer a private sale. We work through our owner and buyer relationships and The Agency One Rock network to identify potential opportunities.
Valuation & underwriting
What the business really earns, what it would earn under your ownership, and what the asset can carry. Multiples, cap rates and cash-on-cash tested before an offer goes out.
Structure & lease
Purchase price, earn-outs, seller financing, liquor license transfer, lease assignment and landlord consents all affect the terms of a purchase.
Diligence & negotiation
Financial, operational and lease diligence run by people who have staffed the floor and signed the leases, with a negotiation plan for every number.
Closing & integration
Conditions, closing mechanics and a handover plan for staff, vendors, licenses and guests, with continuity in mind from the day you take over.
Who's buying
Understand the buyers active in your market.
The same private equity platforms, family offices and operators we bring to our sellers are active in the market for what you want to buy. Understanding their priorities and how they assess a business helps us advise you on pricing and negotiation.
Private Equity
Hospitality platforms and roll-ups actively acquiring restaurants, caterers, venues and hotels.
Hedge Funds & Institutional
Capital seeking yield in hospitality real estate, sale-leasebacks and value-add assets.
Family Offices
Multi-generational capital looking for durable, cash-flowing businesses and trophy real estate.
High-Net-Worth Individuals
Executives, entrepreneurs, athletes and entertainers from decades of personal relationships.
Multi-Unit Operators
Restaurant and hospitality groups expanding across the NJ/NY corridor.
Developers & Investors
Buyers for commercial, mixed-use and multi-family sites with hospitality upside.
Acquisition planning
Test a deal before you commit to it.
Valuation calculator
Test a business's value range and the multiples behind it before you make an offer.
Run the numbersInvestment model
Cap rate, cash-on-cash and return on a purchase price, NOI and debt assumptions.
Model a dealPrivate buyer portal
File a confidential acquisition mandate and hear from us when something matches.
Submit a mandateWhat buyers say
“The Luberto Group brings real operational insight to commercial real estate and hospitality investment opportunities. Fred’s background as a hospitality owner and entrepreneur allowed him to evaluate properties from both an operational and investment perspective, which was extremely valuable during our acquisition process.”
“Fred understands hospitality properties because he has actually owned and operated businesses himself for decades. That operational understanding provided tremendous value while evaluating our hospitality investment opportunities. His experience goes far beyond traditional brokerage.”
“FML Hospitality Advisory provided valuable guidance for our restaurant growth strategy, operational systems, and long-term planning. Fred’s real-world hospitality ownership experience allowed him to identify opportunities that immediately improved both operational efficiency and overall guest experience.”
“Fred’s hospitality background, relationships, and strategic guidance helped us better position our business for long-term growth and future sales opportunities. His understanding of operations, branding, client experience, and profitability made a major impact on our business.”
Before you call
Questions from buyers and sellers.
Have a question about your own situation? Call us for a confidential conversation.
If you're buying or expanding
Property, listings and pricing
Start with a mandate
Tell us what you want to acquire.
Some hospitality businesses change hands privately. Your confidential acquisition criteria help us look for suitable opportunities and contact you when there is a potential match.
- Confidential and never shared with sellers
- Off-market and pre-market sourcing
- Business, real estate or both
- Operator-informed valuation before you offer
Ready to go further? File a full acquisition mandate or browse published opportunities.
Confidential buyer inquiry