Using Odeo. A Guide to Buying and Selling Food Businesses.
Requirements
- A genuine interest in buying or selling a food business.
- Access to a smartphone, computer or tablet (Android device recommended until iOS release).
- A stable internet connection to download and use the app.
- Basic digital literacy — ability to use apps, email, and upload documents or photos.
- Willingness to prepare basic business information (e.g. financials, photos, description).
- A food business you'd like to sell, or a genuine interest in buying one.
Description
This course provides a practical, step-by-step guide to using Odeo, an innovative app designed for buying and selling food businesses, including restaurants, catering companies, and other hospitality ventures.
Whether you are a food business owner preparing to sell, or an entrepreneur looking to purchase an established food business, this course will help you:
Download and set up the Odeo app on your computer, smartphone or tablet
Create and optimise your professional profile and business listings to attract serious buyers or sellers
Search, evaluate, and contact food business listings securely and efficiently with confidence
Understand legal considerations and access expert legal support for smooth and secure business transactions
Benefit from optional consultation services to modernise and add value to your business before sale, increasing its market appeal and profitability
Engage with a supportive community of food business professionals for advice, networking, and shared experiences throughout your business transition journey, process, and beyond
This course is ideal for those interested in food industry business transitions, including restaurant sales, catering business acquisitions, and hospitality investment. Gain the confidence, practical knowledge, and tools needed to navigate buying or selling a food business through a secure, user-friendly app supported by expert guidance and ongoing support.
Who this course is for:
- Food business owners looking to sell their business professionally and efficiently.
- Aspiring entrepreneurs or investors interested in buying an existing food business.
- Hospitality professionals exploring business ownership opportunities.
- Individuals seeking a secure, guided way to navigate business transitions in the food industry.
- Users who want to learn how to get the most out of Odeo, with support available throughout the process.
Instructor
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Nice to meet you! My name is Matthew Longfoot. I’ve owned two restaurants, one catering company, and I’m the proprietor of a food product with intellectual property rights. Now, I help food businesses start, grow, and sell.
I work as a Contract Chef and Restaurant Consultant, specialising in turnarounds and business development. I’ve personally built Odeo to make it easier for people to buy and sell food businesses—whether you're exiting or just starting out, it’s designed to connect the right people.
This Udemy course and platform you're on right now has been created specifically to help you get set up on the app, get your business listed, and guide you through the process step by step. We’re here to support you at every stage.