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PIZZA & BAR INNER CITY OPPORTUNITY MAS283 image
PIZZA & BAR INNER CITY OPPORTUNITY MAS283
Sydney Region, NSW
Here's an exceptional opportunity to own a well-established Italian restaurant and cocktail bar with a loyal customer base in a bustling eastern suburb/inner city area.  Operating successfully for 13 years under the same ownership, this turnkey business boasts a fully licensed bar and an inviting Italian dining experience.  With an 100-seat capacity (indoor and outdoor), it has become a favori
Restaurant
$139,000 plus stock
4.8Google LUNCH BAR/CAFE - 5 DAYS ONLY image
4.8Google LUNCH BAR/CAFÉ - 5 DAYS ONLY
Perth Region, WA
4.8Google LUNCH BAR/CAFÉ - 5 DAYS ONLY An outstanding opportunity to secure this enterprise which ticks very box from return to lifestyle which is located in the northern suburbs (20min  from the CBD) in a commercial/industrial precinct with low overheads and consistent performance. It has these aspects: -       Wednesday to Sunday (8am to 3pm) . -  Closes 4 -6 weeks a year. (Family T
Cafe
$200,000 + SAV
37238 Beachside Thai Restaurant & Takeaway With Accommodation image
37238 Beachside Thai Restaurant & Takeaway With Accommodation
Mornington Peninsula & Bass Coast Region, VIC
Take advantage of this beachside Thai restaurant and takeaway on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula, offering a turnkey business, on-site living and the chance to be trading ahead of the busy summer season. Positioned directly across the road from the beach, the restaurant enjoys a highly visible spot that draws in passing trade. Summer brings very high foot traffic and strong trading, while loyal l
Restaurant
$139,000
37226 Beachside Fish & Chip Takeaway with Growth Potential image
37226 Beachside Fish & Chip Takeaway with Growth Potential
Gold Coast Region, QLD
Step into a long-running beachside seafood business with decades of local history, a dual fresh seafood and takeaway offering, and the option to include three residential units above the shop in the lease. Established for decades, this fish and chip and fresh seafood shop has become a well-known local name in its community. The business combines a fresh seafood counter with cooked-to-order meals,
Restaurant
$95,000
schnitz franchise business for sale in Melbourne image
schnitz franchise business for sale in Melbourne
Carlton VIC
FRANCHISE BUSINESS FOR SALE – MELBOURNE CBD
Franchise
275000
Chattels Sale - Prime Opportunity in the Heart of Elwood! (Our Ref: V2082) image
Chattels Sale – Prime Opportunity in the Heart of Elwood! (Our Ref: V2082)
Elwood VIC
- Prime Elwood location surrounded by established retailers and thriving businesses. - High-exposure position benefiting from strong pedestrian and vehicle traffic daily. - Restaurant and Café Liquor Licence operating until 11pm every night. - Licensed for 126 patrons indoors and 90 patrons outdoors. - Attractive courtyard area ideal for functions, events and group bookings. - Long and secure lea
Accommodation
$89,000
The BEST Gold Coast Italian Restaurant image
The BEST Gold Coast Italian Restaurant
Gold Coast Region, QLD
A long‑standing and well‑patronised Gold Coast restaurant is now available for confidential sale. The business operates from a two‑storey building with a main dining area seating up to 50 guests, plus an upstairs private function room accommodating up to 100 guests. The upstairs space includes its own bar and stage, making it suitable for events, functions and regular entertainment. The
Restaurant
$49,000
Busy Cafe Restaurant, Bustling Shopping Strip, West Ryde | ID: 1465 image
Busy Cafe Restaurant, Bustling Shopping Strip, West Ryde | ID: 1465
West Ryde NSW
This well established West Ryde cafe and restaurant generates $15,000 weekly revenue with a 68% gross margin and $156K+ SDE. KEY HIGHLIGHTS:    -  Consistent & strong revenue: robust weekly turnover of $15,000 ($780,000 p.a.) with a highly profitable gross margin of 68%.      -  Prime high foot traffic: situated directly in a bustling commercial pocket in West Ryde, capturing substan
Cafe
$275,000 Negotiable
Restaurant/Bar, Under Management for sale and only Meters from Surfers Paradise Beach! image
Restaurant/Bar, Under Management for sale and only Meters from Surfers Paradise Beach!
Surfers Paradise QLD
Restaurant/Bar, Under Management for sale and only Meters from Surfers Paradise Beach! Iconic Restaurant/Bar, Owner’s passive income circa $300kpa Location is critical for the success of any restaurant. This restaurant/bar is in the perfect location, metres from the beach in one of the world’s most iconic holiday destinations – Surfers Paradise. Operating for over 21yr
Food & Drink
$745,000 +SAV, Leasehold
Premium Cafe & Restaurant with Liquor Licence for Sale - Albert Park image
Premium Cafe & Restaurant with Liquor Licence for Sale - Albert Park
Melbourne Region, VIC
CAFÉ FOR SALE | ALBERT PARK Looking for a café opportunity in one of Melbourne's premium bayside locations? Positioned opposite the beach in Albert Park, this established café combines a sought-after location with solid weekly sales, an existing team and flexible lease arrangements. Opens as a restaurant as well on a couple of nights per week. Albert Park, Melbourne Asking Price: $175,000
Cafe
$175,000
[BBS-106] WELL-ESTABLISHED GREEK YIROS BUSINESS FOR SALE image
[BBS-106] WELL-ESTABLISHED GREEK YIROS BUSINESS FOR SALE
Adelaide Region, SA
A fantastic opportunity to acquire an established Greek yiros business with strong weekly turnover, attractive rent and additional accommodation/storage potential. This Yiros business offers a proven food business with a loyal customer base, a comfortable dine-in area and a leafy outdoor seating area. The premises also include two additional bedrooms with separate entry, providing potential for a
Restaurant
$135,000 + SAV
Established Eastern Suburbs Cafe Trading 7 Days MAS281 image
Established Eastern Suburbs Cafe Trading 7 Days MAS281
Sydney Region, NSW
A rare opportunity to acquire a thriving and well-presented cafe in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs, building strong repeat trade and a loyal local following. Positioned in a tightly held pocket of the Eastern Suburbs, the business benefits from consistent foot traffic, a vibrant surrounding community, and excellent exposure to both locals and visitors. The cafe operates seven days a week across three
Cafe
$269,000 ono
Subway Gold Coast Far Northside, Remodeled! Busy food hub, Long lease, Low rent! image
Subway Gold Coast Far Northside, Remodeled! Busy food hub, Long lease, Low rent!
Gold Coast Region, QLD
The sandwich restaurant chain was founded in the USA, in 1965. The company has since grown into a multi-billion dollar business, with more than 36,000 outlets in 100 countries. Wherever the restaurants are located, the basic menu stays almost the same. The first restaurant opened in Australia during 1988. Australia is the group's largest market outside North America, with more locations than any
Restaurant
$600,000 + SAV
Subway Franchise - Mt Gravatt area! $150,00k Return To Owner/Operator! Nice area! Remodelled! image
Subway Franchise - Mt Gravatt area! $150,00k Return To Owner/Operator! Nice area! Remodelled!
Brisbane Region, QLD
Subway sandwich restaurant chain was founded in the USA, in 1965. The company has since grown into a multi-billion-dollar business, with approximately 38,000 outlets in 106 countries. There are presently in excess of 1,400 restaurants in Australia. Many new franchises are sold to existing franchisees which is a positive indication of the success of the franchise model This Subway franchise is l
Franchise
$250,000 + SAV
Iconic Pizza Institution - 40 Years Trading MAS280 image
Iconic Pizza Institution - 40 Years Trading MAS280
Sydney Region, NSW
A rare opportunity to acquire a true Sydney institution - a beloved pizza business that has been feeding the local community for 40 years and remains as popular today as ever. Located in Sydney's South West, the business benefits from decades of goodwill, a fiercely loyal repeat customer base, and a well-established reputation built on quality and consistency. Operating five nights a week across
Restaurant
$229,000 + stock
A popular, well-established cafe in the heart of the Victorian Goldfields. image
A popular, well-established café in the heart of the Victorian Goldfields.
Kyneton VIC
Phone enquiries - please call 1300 594 794 and quote property ID 41504. A rare opportunity to acquire an established café in the heart of the Victorian Goldfields.  This popular and profitable business has been operating in the picturesque Central Victorian town of Kyneton for over a decade.  Located in a high-foot-traffic historic and restaurant precinct, the business benefits from both a
Cafe
$410,000
UNIQUE COFFEE VAN AND CAFE SETUP image
UNIQUE COFFEE VAN AND CAFÉ SETUP
Perth Region, WA
-  FULLY SETUP CAFÉ LOCATED IN VIBRANT CENTRAL LOCATION    -  BONUS OF 2 X “WOW FACTOR” FOOD / COFFEE VANS SURE TO IMPRESS!!    -  STUNNING EXAMPLES – FULLY FITTED OUT AND READY TO ROLL OUT TO EVENTS    -  RENT AT THE CAFÉ IS AMAZING AT $1,219.30 PLUS, GST PLUS OUTGOINGS PER MONTH    -  CAFÉ ONLY TRADES LIMITED HOURS PER WEEK AND IS MANAGED BY STAFF    -  FULLY
Cafe
$155,000 INC STOCK
Rare Opportunity - A Well Established Restaurant for Sale in Brisbane\'s Western image
Rare Opportunity - A Well Established Restaurant for Sale in Brisbane's Western
Sherwood QLD
HATE TO DO THIS BUT I HAVE TO SELL OUR RESTAURANT DUE A HEALTH ISSUES Rare opportunity well stablished restaurant for sale in brisbane western. (Sherwood) established neighbourhood restaurant surrender offices, Queensland transport, train, shops, schools and more This business is ready to operate from day one, take advantage of the coming pick season. Full kitchen equipment, cold room, dishwa
Restaurant
$45,000
Restaurant & 3-Bed Residence North QLD - 5996 image
Restaurant & 3-Bed Residence North QLD - 5996
Atherton QLD
Established Licensed Restaurant with Three-Bedroom Residence - Far North Queensland $170,000 | FY2026 net return exceeding $158,000 | Five-day trading Live upstairs, Welcome guests downstairs, and create a destination dining experience in the heart of Tropical North Queensland. Own a well-regarded restaurant in one of Far North Queensland's popular tourism regions, with spacious three-bedroom r
Restaurant
$170,000 + SAV
STUNNING BAR / BISTRO WITH THE BEST LEASE YOU LL EVER FIND! image
STUNNING BAR / BISTRO WITH THE BEST LEASE YOU’LL EVER FIND!
Perth Region, WA
-  WHAT A RARE AND UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY!    -  NEVER HAVE I SEEN A BETTER LEASE BEFORE!    -  PEPPERCORN RENT – BASICALLY FREE FOR THE NEXT 77 YEARS – EXPIRES 2103 (OUTGOINGS PAYABLE)    -  STUNNING FULLY FITTED OUT TAVERN IN THE HEART OF THE CITY    -  SURROUNDED BY ACTION AND PASSING TRADE    -  MODERN CRISP DÉCOR – WELL MAINTAINED THROUGHOUT    -  LARGE INTE
Food & Drink
$2,400,000 INC STOCK
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Thinking of Buying a Restaurant in Australia? Here Are 3 Vital Questions to Ask

 

The Australian restaurant industry generated $24.1 billion in revenue in 2025, employing 176,697 people across 29,116 enterprises. Profit margins averaged 3.9%, reflecting strong competition and high input costs.

 

Revenue has grown at 6.6% annually over the past five years but contracted by 2.2% in 2024–25 due to cost-of-living pressures. Looking ahead, revenue is forecast to rise modestly at 1.0% annually through 2030, reaching $25.5 billion. Growth will be supported by population increases, multicultural dining, and takeaway services, though profitability will remain challenged by wages, rent, and food prices.

 

1. Is the Business Financially Resilient in a Low-Margin Industry?

 

Why It Matters

 

Restaurants operate in one of the most competitive segments of hospitality. Margins are slim, with profitability depending on efficient operations, strong cash flow management, and adaptability to fluctuating demand. Businesses that diversify into takeaway and delivery alongside dine-in are more resilient.

 

What to Check

  • Profitability – Benchmark against the industry’s 3.9% average margin.

  • Revenue sources – Assess reliance on dine-in versus takeaway and delivery channels.

  • Cost base – Review wage costs, rents, utilities, and food price exposure.

  • Cash flow resilience – Examine how the business performs during downturns in discretionary spending.

 

2. Does the Restaurant Have Strong Market Positioning and Customer Demand?

 

Why It Matters

 

Market positioning is critical in such a crowded sector. Restaurants that stand out with unique cuisine, premium service, or community engagement attract repeat customers. Location in high-footfall areas is a key success factor.

 

What to Check

  • Menu and concept – Confirm distinctiveness, quality, and alignment with local demographics.

  • Customer base – Review reliance on locals, tourists, students, or office workers.

  • Reputation – Assess online ratings, social media presence, and word-of-mouth.

  • Location – Consider accessibility, visibility, and proximity to competitors.

 

3. Is the Business Positioned for Future Dining Trends?

 

Why It Matters

 

Trends in takeaway growth, health-conscious eating, and sustainability are reshaping the restaurant sector. Operators that adapt with innovative menus, eco-friendly practices, and digital ordering will be better placed for long-term success.

 

What to Check

  • Delivery and takeaway – Review integration with Uber Eats, DoorDash, or in-house systems.

  • Health focus – Confirm inclusion of plant-based, allergen-friendly, and lighter menu items.

  • Sustainability – Assess practices for sourcing, packaging, and food waste management.

  • Technology adoption – Evaluate use of online bookings, loyalty programs, and digital engagement.

 

Ready to Invest in a Thriving Restaurant Business?

 

With strong long-term demand supported by population growth and Australia’s dining culture, restaurants remain attractive investments despite margin pressures.

 

Success will depend on careful financial management, strong market positioning, and readiness to align with future consumer trends.

 

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