The Pocket El Arish — Profitable Café & Retail Business with Lifestyle Freedom
The Pocket sits front and centre on the Bruce Highway, drawing consistent crowds for its coffee, food, ice cream, and retail mix. It's not just popular-it's structured. Everything's in place: team, systems, reputation. Step in and keep it cruising, or push it further. Your call.
The Deal:
- Established 4 years with strong local and tourist trade
- Consistent growth and 5-star reputation (4.9 Google rating)
- Minimal owner involvement – enjoy 16–20 weeks off per year
- Full team of 13 casual staff including FOH and BOH managers
- Renovated premises with major infrastructure: cold rooms, solar system, generator, food van, commercial equipment
- Major highway and carpark upgrades underway
- Social media following of nearly 10,000
- Strong systems, POS in place, autonomous staff operations
- High opportunity for further growth (weddings, liquor license, longer trading hours, subject to council approvals)
- This is a business-only sale. The freehold is retained with a lease available to the buyer.
What's Included:
- Fully fitted café + retail shop
- Food van, display freezers, coffee machinery, batch freezers
- Walk in cold rooms, commercial ovens, fridges, and prep equipment
- Renovated space with updated air-conditioning
- Pet friendly
- Internet connection, onsite office, and bathroom facilities
- $30,000 stock on hand at cost
- New Solar system + Yanmar 30KVA autostart generator
- Brand recognition, online presence, and loyal local following
Growth Potential - Make it an XL Deal:
- Open longer hours or evenings
- Host weddings and events on-site
- Expand retail offering or franchise the model
- Add a liquor license to increase margins
Financial Snapshot:
- Asking Price: $800,000
- Staff wages: 20–30% of revenue depending on season
- Forecasting 30% Growth for FY25
- Full financials, P&L, and asset list available upon request. NDA may apply.
Location & Infrastructure:
1.35 hectares of commercial-zoned land, 636m² of functional internal space. Café, prep area, retail-already built and operating. Highway upgrades and a huge carpark available, locking in future visibility and access.
The infrastructure's there. The systems are built. The business makes money. If you're serious, request the IM and let's talk.
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