Making Dreams A Reality
LINK Business’s Nick Giles and Rafiq Bhamani are a powerful partnership when it comes to brokering the sale of hospitality businesses.
As Head of Hospitality with LINK Business, Nick has a long history of commitment and passion for the sector that speaks for itself. Nick’s love for hospitality can be seen throughout his career both as a broker and as a former café owner himself. While he has a strategic focus on developing LINK Business’s Hospitality specialist team nationwide, his commitment to supporting hospitality business owners and those aspiring to become one, in selling and buying businesses has persevered. This can be seen through his ongoing success in client satisfaction and award-winning recognition as one of LINK’s leading brokers.
Rafiq Bhamani shares Nick’s passion for Hospitality. Rafiq has a great depth of experience in hospitality business ownership as the owner and operator of a range of complex food franchise businesses. He has drawn on this invaluable experience to offer unparalleled quality of service and support for his clients to achieve the best outcome possible. Rafiq has proved himself over the last 7 years as highly successful Business Broker collecting several awards along the way.
Nick and Rafiq’s exceptional pairing in supporting individuals sell and purchase of hospitality businesses is reflected in their latest successful sale of the Coatesville local favourite: Black Cottage Café. Taking over the ownership of Black Cottage Café is a dream come true for Ramnita and Rammi Singh.
“As soon as I was presented with the opportunity to buy Black Cottage Café, I was hooked on the idea,” says Ramnita.
The process of the sale was one that one that Ramnita knew wouldn’t be simple.
“The business was super successful, but there were some challenges with the deal that needed delicate handling. That’s where Nick from LINK Business Brokers came in.”
Nick and Rafiq’s experience and skill in selling hospitality businesses served them well as they handled the bumps and challenges that arose with Black Cottage Café delicately and smoothly.
“There were many moments where I thought the deal may not proceed. But the team never gave up and they always helped negotiate solutions that keep both parties on the right track.”
Nick and Rafiq removed all Ramnita and Rammi’s worries with their skilful negotiation strategies and detail-orientated approach, ensuring that every clause in the agreement was fair and that all parties involved were protected.
“Nick and Rafiq ensured that we all walked away happy. Both myself and the previous owner. And that’s something you don’t see every day.”
The depth of knowledge and expertise Nick and Rafiq had to offer when it came to both working within hospitality and selling hospitality businesses, reassured Ramnita and Rammi. Combined with Nick’s pre-existing, strong relationship with the original owner of Black Cottage Café, Ramnita and Rammi felt secure and confident about Nick and Rafiq’s ability to successfully help them purchase Black Cottage Cafe, describing their insights as crucial from the get-go.
“It wasn’t about getting the deal done, it was about getting the deal done right.”
Ramnita continued that thanks to Nick and Rafiq, she was now at the helm of a thriving business.
“Black Cottage Café continues to be a really loved local business here in Coatesville. And I get to lead a venture I’m truly passionate about.”
Helping vendors and buyers realise and have their dreams come to life is an essential part of Nick and Rafiq continued successes. Their prioritisation of supporting and protecting both parties and carefully managing negotiations throughout the sales process to ensure satisfactory outcomes are achieved has allowed both brokers to cultivate a glowing reputation with their clients and peers.
“If you’re thinking about buying or selling, especially in the hospitality sector, I can’t recommend Nick and Rafiq enough.”
Ramnita highlighted that Nick and Rafiq’s professionalism, care, and dedication were the key ingredients she believed enabled dreams like hers to become a reality.
“Now, we are the proud owners of Black Cottage Café,” shares Ramnita.
The satisfaction and success of Black Cottage Café’s transaction Nick ad Rafiq were able to achieve is an example of their care and commitment to ensuring their clients get the best of the experience and service as brokers that there is to offer.
Buying or selling a business is a process that can present a multitude of hurdles. Working with brokers who not only have specific insight and extensive experience to inform the advice and support they offer, but also passion and care for ensuring the best possible outcome for all parties involved, is imperative to ensure your satisfaction and success.
Turn to LINK Business and the skills of Nick Giles and Rafiq Bhamani to buy or sell your hospitality business.
Contact Nick Giles at nick.giles@linkbusiness.co.nz or on 021 676 832 or contact Rafiq Bhamani at Rafiq.bhamani@linkbusiness.co.nz or on 021 129 1916.
