Takeaway food, pastries, coffee, drinks, daily specials, frozen meals and catering
ESTABLISHED BALLINA CAFÉ – 40 YEARS OF TRADING $99,000 + STOCK AT VALUE (SAV) A rare opportunity to take over a well-established local institution with four decades of history, a loyal customer base and plenty of potential for growth. Located in the Ballina Industrial Estate, close to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport and approximately 20 minutes from Byron Bay, this established café and takeaway business has been serving the local community for approximately 40 years. Well known in the area, it benefits from a loyal following of regular customers, local businesses and tradies who provide a strong base of weekday trade throughout the year. With an established reputation, affordable rent and a fully equipped professional kitchen, this is an opportunity to take over an existing business rather than start from scratch. BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS Asking price: $99,000 + SAV Approximately 40 years established – a recognised local business with a long trading history Weekly sales of approximately $5,000–$6,000 Consistent year-round weekday trade, supported by local workers, tradies and surrounding businesses Low rent of just $597.90 per week, including GST Solar panels installed on the roof Monday to Friday, 7am–2pm – an attractive working schedule with evenings and weekends free Flexible operating model – suited to an owner-operator or a buyer looking to employ staff Fully equipped professional commercial kitchen Recently thoroughly cleaned and repainted, including the extraction system Indoor seating and a pleasant outdoor seating area A BUSINESS THAT OFFERS LIFESTYLE AND POTENTIAL One of the major attractions is the existing Monday-to-Friday trading schedule. Enjoy a more manageable hospitality lifestyle, with no regular evening or weekend trading required. For an owner-operator, chef, hospitality professional or investor looking for an established café, the foundations are already in place: a recognised local name, an existing customer base, a professional kitchen and regular trade from the surrounding industrial area. The business is currently operated by the owner without employees, offering flexibility for a new owner to choose their preferred management structure and staffing arrangements. OPPORTUNITY TO GROW There is scope for a new owner to build on the existing business and potentially increase revenue through additional services, such as: Saturday trading to capture additional customers and sales Corporate and workplace catering for local businesses, meetings, staff lunches and events Expanded takeaway and delivery offerings New menu items, daily specials and other initiatives to attract additional customers These opportunities allow a new owner to develop the business according to their own experience, interests and ambitions. PREMISES AND LEASE Situated in Ballina Industrial Estate, close to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport and approximately 20 minutes from Byron Bay, the café benefits from its established position among local businesses and tradespeople. The current lease has just under two years remaining. The landlords are friendly and approachable, and any renewal can be discussed with them by an incoming purchaser. PRICE AND ENQUIRIES Asking price: $99,000 + Stock at Value (SAV). A great opportunity to acquire a long-established café with an existing customer base, regular weekday trade and scope to grow. Business identity and further financial information available to genuinely interested buyers upon enquiry. For further information or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact Alex Confidential sale. Genuine enquiries only.