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ROCKHAMPTON CITY CENTRAL NEWSAGENCY FOR SALE

Gladstone & Central QLD Region, QLD

Bromley is happy to present Rockhampton City Central Newsagency - Priced to sell including a full Tatts Franchise licence for $135,000 plus SAV Key Features: - Centrally located in centre of town - Strong Cash flow business - Stable income with Full Tatts Licence - Coles and Target main Tenants of the centre - Easy to run suit Partnership or sole owner - Full training to new applicants - I

General Retail

$135,000 plus SAV

Leading Acai brand outlet in THE perfect location.

Paradise Point QLD

Location is critical to the success of any hospitality business. It is difficult to imagine a more perfect position than this famous brand Acai outlet enjoys. In addition to being surrounded by a large, affluent residential population; hundreds of visitors come daily to enjoy its pristine parklands, swimming enclosure, sporting oval, playgrounds, BBQ’s and beach. The modern jetty is always in u

Food & Drink

$145,000 +GST

Olive Joy Business & Freehold Opportunity

Birchip VIC

Own a valued Birchip hospitality business and the freehold property it calls home. Olive Joy Licensed Cafe offers an established community presence with genuine scope for a new owner. Located on Birchip's main street, Olive Joy combines a licensed cafe, a well-appointed venue, a loyal local following, and versatile indoor and outdoor spaces. The Key Features - Business and freehold property in

Cafe

$200,000 + S.A.V. (Includes Freehold & Business)

Profitable Mobile Coffee Van Business – South-East Suburb, VIC

Melbourne VIC

Business ID: XB167979 $436k revenue in Fy’26 - 3 COFFEE VANS - STRONG PROFITS & GROWTH POTENTIAL An outstanding opportunity to acquire a long-established and highly profitable mobile coffee van business servicing workplaces and events across Melbourne’s south-eastern suburbs. Established in 2012, the business operates established weekday routes servicing approximately 40 businesses, togethe

Cafe

$269,000

Established Catering & Cafe Business Ready to Boom MAS276

Sydney Region, NSW

A rare opportunity to acquire a well-established catering, cafe and specialty foods business in Sydney's South, with a loyal and growing customer base built on consistent quality and dedicated ownership. The current owner operates the business working just 12 hours per week - a testament to the streamlined systems in place and the business's ability to run with minimal owner input. With the right

Food & Drink

$139,000

Coffee Works - Mareeba, Far North Queensland

Mareeba QLD

An outstanding opportunity to acquire one of North Queensland's most recognised gourmet brands. Established in 1988, Coffee Works is a proudly Australian-owned business combining premium coffee roasting, handcrafted chocolate and liqueur manufacturing, gourmet retailing, hospitality and tourism. Operating from its purpose-built headquarters in Mareeba, the business supplies to five Company-owned

Food & Drink

$3,200,000 + SAV

Franchise Milk Tea & Bubble Tea Bar Business For Sale | Brisbane West

Brisbane Region, QLD

Turnkey Milk Tea Bar - High Traffic, Low Labour, Great Income! Rare opportunity to acquire a well established, high turnover milk tea bar under a trusted franchise banner. Situated in a high-foot-traffic food court, this business benefits from consistent daily trade with zero reliance on evenings (closed nights except Thursday). - Average Weekly Turnover:$12,000 - $12,500 - Low Operating Costs:M

Franchise

$210,000

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Mosman's Favourite Acai Shop For Sale

Mosman NSW

Own a thriving health food business in one of Sydney's most desirable suburbs. Blessed Bowls Mosman is an established and highly successful acai bowl business, backed by a recognised franchise brand with 16 locations across NSW and QLD. Why This Business? - Prime Mosman corner location with excellent visibility and strong foot traffic - Easy-to-operate model with no cooking, gas or ovens and mini

Franchise

$240,000 + SAV

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Live the Hunter Valley Lifestyle Established Licensed Café Business For Sale

Newcastle & Maitland Hunter Region, NSW

Looking for a lifestyle change, a tree change and the opportunity to own your own business in one of NSW's most desirable regional destinations? This is an exceptional opportunity to take over an established, fully licensed café and hospitality business in the heart of the Hunter Valley. Set amongst the vineyards and surrounded by the region's renowned wineries, cellar doors, restaurants, accommo

Cafe

$125,000

37132 - Gourmet Mushroom Business With Diverse Revenue Streams

Melbourne Region, VIC

Turn a passion for specialty produce into ownership of a profitable business with a product range that is anything but ordinary. Combining gourmet mushroom cultivation with restaurant supply, farmers market sales and creative mushroom based products, the business has developed several ways to turn each crop into revenue. Fresh mushrooms are only one part of the model. The range extends into pickl

Agricultural

$148,000

Highly Regarded Corner Cafe - Established 12 Years - Genuine Health-Related Sale

Rozelle NSW

A highly regarded and beautifully presented cafe on a prominent corner position in one of Sydney's tightly held cafe precincts. The current owner purchased the business approximately two months ago and has since been diagnosed with a serious health condition requiring her full attention to recovery. This is the sole reason for the sale. The cafe has traded from this location for approximately 12

Cafe

$149,000

Cafe For Sale Inner West Rent Only 1061 Per Week

Leichhardt NSW

Well-established cafe in the heart of Leichhardt, offering a fully fitted and equipped operation at an accessible entry price. Rent$1,061 per week including GST. Currently operated by two working owners with no employees, the business provides a straightforward owner-operated model with scope for an incoming purchaser to further develop the operation. Business Highlights - Approximately 15

Cafe

$120,000

For Sale Beecroft NSW Top Position Cafe New Lease Excellent Fit out

Beecroft NSW

For Sale Cafe in a Top Position with an Excellent Fit Out and Easy to Operate... We are offering an opportunity to own a well-recognised cafe in Beecroft NSW. This is a rare opportunity. The Cafe is beautifully designed with a great ambiance and excellent seating with a top position. It serve a unique range of cakes, superior quality coffee, delicious gourmet sandwiches along with exceptional c

Cafe

$119,000

Wholesaler/Distributor & National Online Supplier of Desserts/Confectionery/Snacks/Healthy Treats #431

Surfers Paradise QLD

This is a niche market wholesaler/distributor and national online supplier of a large range of fast moving and always in demand desserts, confectionery, snacks, and healthy treat consumables. Supervisor and team are in place within the warehouse, as this owner remains largely absent. This business could also be relocated. This owner invests around 8 hours (approx.) per week (optional input). Th

Food & Drink

$189,500 +SAV

36785- Iconic Sunshine Coast Cafe Growth Opportunity

Sunshine Coast Region, QLD

Step into one of the Sunshine Coast hinterland's most recognised lifestyle hospitality opportunities and take ownership of a venue that has become a true community destination. Positioned within a charming Queenslander setting surrounded by lush gardens and open-air seating, this well-established cafe offers far more than a traditional hospitality business. It has built a reputation as a place ce

Cafe

$650,000

High-Potential Cafe Business For Sale - Prime Nedlands - Perth Location - Annual Turnover: Over $1M - Secure Lease - Strong Local Reputation - Loyal C

Perth Region, WA

Looking for a thriving cafe in a premium location with strong turnover and loyal customers? This is your chance to own a well-established local cafe in Nedlands, Perth, WA. Operating successfully for over 15 years, this popular business has built a strong reputation for quality breakfast, lunch, and takeaway coffee. Positioned close to the University of Western Australia and a major hospital, th

Cafe

$495,000

[BBS-100] CONFIDENTIAL CONVENIENCE RETAIL OPPORTUNITY

Adelaide Region, SA

An excellent opportunity is available to acquire the existing retail fit-out and operating infrastructure of a convenience retail premises in a well-established Adelaide shopping centre. The opportunity is offered on a walk-in, walk-out basis for $110,000, providing an affordable entry point for an owner-operator, family business, experienced retailer or entrepreneur wishing to establish their ow

Food & Drink

WALK-IN, WALK-OUT - $110,000

Wood Fired Pizza Restaurant

Armidale NSW

35 seater restaurant and bar. Great size to manage to gain good profits. All fixtures and fittings in this simple yet elegant restaurant included. Two toilets. (One Disabled access), seperate staff toilet. Cool room, dry store, keg room, pass through dishwasher, Stefano Ferrera wood fired Oven , glass washer, vinyl sealed floors and walls in kitchen, leather bench seating, marble bar.

Restaurant

$300,000 + SAV

Thinking of Buying a Food & Drink Business in Australia? Here Are 3 Vital Questions to Ask

The Australian fast food and takeaway food services industry is a major economic driver, with revenue projected to reach $29.7 billion in 2025. The sector is vast and highly fragmented, encompassing approximately 26,824 enterprises and employing over 227,000 people. While dominated by multinational giants like McDonald's, KFC, and Domino's, the market remains characterized by intense competition between franchises and independent operators.

The industry is currently in a mature life cycle stage. Revenue grew at an annualised 2.6% over the past five years, supported by the rapid adoption of online delivery platforms and a consumer trend of "trading down" from expensive restaurants to more affordable takeaway options. Growth is forecast to accelerate to 4.3% annually through 2030, reaching $36.6 billion.

1. Is the Business Financially Sustainable Amid Rising Input and Wage Costs?

Why It Matters

Profitability in the food and drink sector—currently averaging 8.10%—is under constant pressure from food inflation and mounting operational expenses. As a labor-intensive industry, wages represent a primary cost, further complicated by a rising minimum wage and high staff turnover. Successful operators must leverage brand loyalty and scale to pass on these rising costs to price-sensitive consumers without significantly harming demand.

What to Check

Profitability Benchmarks – Compare the business’s performance against the industry average margin of 8.10%.
Menu Pricing Power – Evaluate if the business can successfully adjust menu prices to offset food inflation without losing its customer base.
Wage-to-Revenue Ratio – Analyze staffing expenses, particularly the reliance on casual staff to manage peak demand and control long-term labor costs.
Commission Exposure – Review the financial impact of commissions paid to third-party online delivery platforms, which can heavily erode margins.

2. Does the Business Have a Strong Market Position Against Emerging Competition?

Why It Matters

Competition is intensifying not only from rival fast food chains but also from supermarkets expanding their prepared meal ranges and cafes targeting the lunchtime market. Furthermore, the rise of "dark kitchens"—commercial facilities dedicated solely to delivery—allows nimbler competitors to operate with lower overheads than traditional storefronts. Success depends on brand recognition, prime location, and a menu that differentiates itself through quality or health-conscious options.

What to Check

Local Competitive Landscape – Assess the density of nearby established franchises, dark kitchens, and supermarkets offering ready-to-eat meals.
Customer Loyalty and Retention – Review the effectiveness of existing loyalty programs and apps in maintaining a consistent customer base.
Strategic Partnerships – Confirm relationships with major online ordering and delivery platforms like Uber Eats, DoorDash, or Menulog.
Location and Foot Traffic – Verify if the establishment is situated in a high-density urban or regional hub with sustained demand.

3. Is the Business Aligned with Shifting Consumer Health and Technology Trends?

Why It Matters

Consumer preferences are moving toward "premiumisation" and healthier eating habits, challenging traditional menus high in fat, sugar, and salt. Brands that fail to offer nutritious or plant-based alternatives risk losing market share to health-oriented competitors. Simultaneously, digital integration—including mobile ordering, self-service kiosks, and AI-driven operations—is no longer optional; it is essential for maintaining the convenience and speed that modern consumers demand.

What to Check

Menu Diversity and Quality – Assess the range of healthier product offerings, such as grilled chicken, wraps, salads, and plant-based diets.
Technological Adoption – Confirm the presence of user-friendly mobile apps, self-order kiosks, and efficient point-of-sale systems.
Operational Efficiency – Evaluate if the business uses AI or data analytics to optimize inventory, marketing, and labor management.
Regulatory Compliance – Ensure full adherence to Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) safety standards and industry-specific awards.

Ready to Invest in a Thriving Food & Drink Business?

With strong demand fueled by urbanization and the "trading down" phenomenon, the Australian takeaway sector remains a resilient investment opportunity. Success depends on strategic menu innovation, embracing digital transformation to enhance customer convenience, and effectively managing the delicate balance between quality and affordability.

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