And it’s always interesting when a cafe, coffee shop, restaurant, takeaway or pub changes hands - will it mean a refresh, a change of emphasis or perhaps a complete rebranding.
Here are 13 businesses - all eateries of one kind or another - which are currently on the market at BusinessesForSale.com and looking for new owners.
9. Seeds for the Soul, Bruntsfield
This vegan cafe in Brunstfield Place is described as having a prime pitch in a hugely popular area. It has 36 covers in spacious surrounds, with provision for outdoor seating and commercial kitchen in the basement. It has been in the same ownership for the past seven years and is said to be "beautifully run, fully systemised, and ready for a seamless handover". Asking price: £75,000. | BusinessesForSale.com
10. Coffeat, Gilmore Place
This Italian-inspired coffee shop on Gilmore Place, Bruntsfield, has a large font window, letting in plenty light, and is minimalist in its interior design, accommodating up to 15 guests across five tables. It has a modern, well-equipped commercial kitchen and caters for both sit-in and takeaway customers. Asking price: £39,950. | BusinessesForSale.com
11. Harbour bistro, Newhaven
The Harbour Bistro has 20 covers in an intimate setting, looking over Newhaven Harbour. It is described as stylish eating place with a "wonderful reputation with outstanding reviews". It has a high quality commercial kitchen and potential for some outdoor seating. It currently trades four or five days a week, but there would be scope to increase opening hours. Asking price: £25,000. | BusinessesForSale.com
12. Kora by Tom Kitchin, Bruntsfield Place
Kora by Tom Kitchin is a high end restaurant prominently located in Bruntsfield and has 80 covers. It is described as a "charming characterful property" offering "exceptional space" and equipped with state-of-the-art kitchen facilities. Asking price: £50,000. | BusinessesForSale.com