Roland Lodr
Hospitality
Real Estate
in Berlin
I help entrepreneurs, operators and owners make smart moves and land delicious deals
place.
Hospitality can be demanding yet deeply rewarding. Early mornings, late nights, constant pressure to get every detail and every guest experience right.
But before any of that can happen, one thing needs to be in place first: your location.
01 — brokerage
People, Space & Concept. Aligned.
Every successful transaction begins with thorough analysis, precise positioning, and targeted outreach to the right audience.
This creates the foundation for successful sales and lease transactions on optimal terms.
02 — spatial thinking
See what a space
can really do.
I assess properties not just on price and location, but on how they actually work — layout, flow, concept, design and economics. What does the space do today? What could it become? Where does the untapped potential lie?
03 — operator transitions
Protect value. Make room for what’s next.
A change in operator affects your team, your guests and the reputation you’ve built. Whether your business continues as it is or moves in a new direction, the goal is continuity where it matters and a transition that holds up long after the handover.
04 - hands-on guidance
Direct. Curated.
Whether you’re evaluating an opportunity, navigating a difficult situation or looking for a second opinion, you work with me directly from start to finish. An outside perspective, clear structure, honest input.
Developed properties, built and operated restaurants, and invested my own capital in cities such as Berlin, Prague and Cape Town.
A Perspective
a standard broker
cannot offer.
Leave Nothing on the Table.
Word of Mouth.
We tried to sell our seminar property on our own. That was a big mistake. Roland provided expert guidance, a detailed analysis with revenue forecasts, and the right messaging to bring it to market quickly. The buyer was tough and highly detail-oriented — but with Roland's support, everything stayed focused. Bringing Roland on board was the best decision we could have made.
I built and ran a specialty coffee and brunch restaurant with Roland for eight years — I couldn't have wished for a better partner. He brought invaluable experience in hospitality, construction, and finance from day one. He leads with genuine care and builds meaningful relationships with everyone around him.
Working with Roland is honestly a nightmare — if you're hoping to cut corners or make poorly thought-out decisions. He simply won't let you. I've known Roland for over 15 years and reach out every time I'm about to make an important real estate decision. He sees the big picture — not just the property, but the client, their story, and what really matters to them.
Online property portals make it easy to advertise a business or property — but not necessarily to sell it successfully. Professional brokerage includes a sound valuation, the right positioning, buyer qualification, negotiations and complete discretion. You save time, avoid frustrating enquiries and time-consuming viewings with unqualified prospects, and can stay focused on running your business. A professionally managed sale often reaches the right buyer faster and achieves a better outcome.
I work with businesses and properties across the hospitality sector, including restaurants, cafés, bars, bakeries, specialty coffee shops, pubs, late-night and delivery concepts, craft breweries, roasteries, hybrid cultural venues, small hotels, pensions, guesthouses, retreat centres and seminar venues. I advise on the sale, leasing, transfer and succession of hospitality businesses, as well as the sale and leasing of hospitality properties throughout Berlin, Brandenburg and across Germany.
Yes, absolutely. A good location, suitable premises or a well-equipped commercial kitchen often retain significant value that buyers are willing to pay for. An objective assessment identifies the opportunities that still exist. Successors and Next-Gen operators are often particularly interested in these businesses and locations, frequently taking over the existing fixtures and equipment as part of a more sustainable concept.
Wherever the right buyer is most likely to be reached. Every marketing strategy is tailored to the individual business or property — from property portals, industry publications and social media to my network of operators and investors, targeted direct outreach, open houses and events.
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