WANTED: Food Retailer in Australia - Buyer Ready

QUALIFIED BUYER SEEKING FOOD RETAILER BUSINESS IN AUSTRALIA

Our client, a commercially savvy and well-funded retail operator, is actively seeking to acquire an established food retailer business in Australia.

With extensive experience across grocery, fresh food, and specialty food retail formats, the buyer is focused on acquiring a business with strong local patronage, consistent revenue, and operational systems that support scale or franchise potential.

They are fully self-funded and ready to proceed immediately with the right opportunity.

TARGETED BUSINESS TYPES:

✦ Independent food retailers including grocers, fine food stores, and specialty supermarkets

✦ Ethnic or culturally focused food retailers with loyal community following

✦ Food retail outlets offering deli goods, health foods, pantry staples, or gourmet lines

ACQUISITION CRITERIA:

BUSINESS SIZE:

✦ Annual turnover between $600K and $5M

✦ Single-site operations or small groups of stores considered

✦ Preference for businesses with consistent weekly trade and high product turnover

LOCATION PREFERENCES:

✦ Metro cities including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Perth

✦ Busy suburban shopping strips, retail precincts, or neighbourhood centres

✦ High-performing regional businesses with strong community support also considered

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

✦ Clean and compliant premises with well-maintained fit-out and shelving

✦ Reliable supplier relationships and diverse, well-managed inventory

✦ Strong customer base with positive online or local reputation

✦ Operational team or documented procedures in place for easy transition

FINANCIAL PARAMETERS:

✦ EBIT between $100K and $700K

✦ Transparent financials with accurate stock, lease, and wage records

✦ Documented supplier and customer arrangements preferred

BUYER PROFILE:

✦ Retail professional with strong background in FMCG and food retail

✦ Experienced in stock control, merchandising, staffing, and customer retention

✦ Fully self-funded and capable of expanding store footprint if desired

✦ Committed to maintaining community reputation and operational integrity

TRANSACTION APPROACH:

✦ Flexible on structure – asset or share purchase acceptable

✦ Professional and discreet due diligence process

✦ Open to vendor transition support and handover guidance

✦ Focused on minimising operational disruption during ownership transfer

VENDOR BENEFITS:

✦ Engage with a knowledgeable buyer who understands food retail operations

✦ Receive a fair valuation backed by industry experience and real trading data

✦ Smooth transaction with minimal disruption to team and trading

✦ Opportunity to preserve your brand and customer relationships under experienced ownership

CONNECT WITH THIS BUYER:

If you own or represent a food retailer that matches this profile, we invite your confidential enquiry.

Our buyer is actively reviewing businesses and ready to proceed quickly with suitable vendors.

Please include a summary of your store, product range, customer base, financial performance, and reason for sale. A member of our team will follow up promptly.

This is your opportunity to transition your food retail business to an experienced operator committed to quality, community, and retail excellence. Enquire today.