How do I sell a shawarma shop?

Shawarma shops run on a few simple numbers, and buyers check them against each other. They compare what you bought with what you sold and what the apps paid out. A short period of preparation on records, training and suppliers makes the rest of the sale easier.

Records a buyer will reconcile

Gather purchase invoices for meat, bread and produce, your till reports and the payout statements from each delivery app. A buyer’s accountant will try to match them month by month. Explain any gaps, such as cash sales, waste, staff meals or promotions, before you are asked. Your own accountant can help you present the figures in a way a buyer can follow.

Teaching the spit and the marinades

The craft is in stacking, cooking and carving, and in the marinades and sauces that regulars recognise. Decide what you are willing to share and when. Many sellers write the methods down and then show them in person. If a trusted cook can run the spit, tell the buyer who that is and whether they plan to stay.

Supplier relationships

List who supplies the meat, bread and packaging, and how orders and deliveries work. A buyer wants to know whether prices and terms belong to the shop or to you personally. Think about when to introduce the buyer to key suppliers. Delivery-app accounts need the same attention, so ask each platform how a change of owner is handled.

Planning the handover

Agree a handover schedule: days on the line together, a walk-through of ordering and closing routines, and how questions will be answered after you leave. Put the plan in writing and have your lawyer check how it fits the agreement. The handover preparation page covers the wider list.