#235 - What makes a business worth buying or selling with Andrew Markou, Businessesforsale.com

Stelios is joined by Andrew Markou, CEO and co-founder of BusinessesForSale.com. Together they break down what really drives the value of small hospitality businesses, with direct relevance to fish and chip shops. The conversation focuses on why cash flow matters more than turnover when valuing a business, what realistic multiples look like, and how owners can increase value by building systems that reduce reliance on them personally.  They also explore succession trends, the do's and don'ts of improving a business after purchase, and why franchising is growing in the UK, plus what independent operators can learn from a franchise-style mindset. Practical, grounded and full of trade-ready insights for anyone buying, running, scaling or preparing to sell a hospitality business. Episode highlight powered by Ceres Calculators. Download your FREE copy of the Fish & Tips E-Book and boost your business today.  Ceres Facebook Page Ceres Newsfeed Ceres Podcast 📮Join the Ceres email list to keep updated and get monthly offers.