WANTED: Ice Cream Business in Australia - Buyer Ready

QUALIFIED BUYER SEEKING AUSTRALIAN ICE CREAM BUSINESS

Our client, a seasoned food and beverage investor with experience in retail and franchised hospitality, is actively seeking to acquire an established ice cream business in Australia.

The buyer is backed by private capital and is focused on acquiring a profitable operation with a strong local presence, well-developed systems, and potential for further growth through brand development or franchising.

They are particularly interested in opportunities with existing storefronts, mobile operations, or a combination of both.

TARGETED BUSINESS TYPES:

✦ Artisan ice creameries or gelato shops with dine-in or takeaway models

✦ Franchise units of well-known Australian or international ice cream brands

✦ Mobile ice cream vans or carts with event and catering bookings

ACQUISITION CRITERIA:

BUSINESS SIZE:

✦ Annual turnover between $300K and $2M

✦ Single or multi-site businesses considered

✦ Must demonstrate consistent trading and customer retention

LOCATION PREFERENCES:

✦ Major metropolitan centres including Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, and Perth

✦ High foot traffic areas near beaches, shopping precincts, or tourist destinations

✦ Also open to high-performing regional businesses in lifestyle areas

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

✦ Well-established local customer base and positive reputation

✦ Clean food safety record and compliant premises

✦ Unique product offering, brand appeal, or opportunity for franchising

✦ Capable team in place or streamlined operations for easy transition

FINANCIAL PARAMETERS:

✦ EBIT range of $80K to $500K

✦ Accurate and well-documented financials required

✦ No unresolved lease issues or major capital expenditure pending

BUYER PROFILE:

✦ Multi-site food and beverage operator with national vision

✦ Adept at scaling retail food brands and streamlining operations

✦ Self-funded and capable of completing transactions without delay

✦ Interested in long-term brand development and quality preservation

TRANSACTION APPROACH:

✦ Flexible deal structuring – asset or share sale considered

✦ Confidential engagement and professional due diligence

✦ Open to transitional support from outgoing owners

✦ Fast turnaround time with clear communication throughout

VENDOR BENEFITS:

✦ Work with an experienced, financially secure buyer

✦ Achieve fair market value with minimal delays

✦ Potential to preserve existing team and customer goodwill

✦ Smooth handover process with strategic growth outlook

CONNECT WITH THIS BUYER:

If you are the owner or representative of an ice cream business that aligns with this mandate, we invite you to make a confidential enquiry.

Our client is actively reviewing opportunities and can move quickly for the right business.

Please include a brief summary of your business, location, trading history, and reason for sale. A member of our team will contact you shortly to explore potential alignment.

Take the next step in your exit journey by connecting with this motivated and well-prepared buyer today.