Taking Over an Existing Hospitality Business: What to Watch Out For?

Taking over an existing restaurant or café gives you a flying start. There is already turnover, staff, and regular guests. But you also buy the previous owner's 'skeletons in the closet' if you're not careful.

The permit is personal!

The biggest misconception is that you "buy" the permit with the business. This is incorrect. A hospitality permit is issued to the entrepreneur (or legal entity). As the new owner, you must always apply for a new exploitation permit.