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[BBS-103] Established Modern Asian Restaurant - Turnkey Opportunity image
[BBS-103] Established Modern Asian Restaurant - Turnkey Opportunity
Yorke Peninsula & Clare Valley Region, SA
An exciting opportunity to acquire an established and beautifully presented modern Asian restaurant located in the heart of South Australia's renowned Clare Valley wine region. Featuring a contemporary fit-out, fully equipped commercial kitchen and established customer base, this business presents an attractive turnkey opportunity for an owner-operator, hospitality couple or experienced operator
Restaurant
$110,000 + SAV
Very Low Rent! Established Pizza Pasta Shop for Sale in Southeast Melbourne image
Very Low Rent! Established Pizza Pasta Shop for Sale in Southeast Melbourne
Melbourne Region, VIC
Business for sale Victoria -> Pizza & Pasta for sale in Victoria -> Pizza shop for sale in Melbourne Southeastern Suburb -> Premium Fast-Food Business for Sale -> Business for sale in VIC -> Business for sale in Melbourne Don't miss an opportunity for another opportunity! This shop has negligible rent and outgoings ensuring long term profitability. It's hard to find a premise with such low rent a
Restaurant
$45,000 + SAV
37125 - Popular Pizza and Pasta Business in Busy Centre image
37125 - Popular Pizza and Pasta Business in Busy Centre
Melbourne Region, VIC
Take ownership of a well regarded pizza and pasta business with an established local following and a menu built around popular Italian style favourites. Offering pizza, pasta, parmigiana and sides, the business benefits from repeat customers and a straightforward food offering with broad appeal. Positioned within a busy shopping centre, the business enjoys strong visibility and regular pedestrian
Restaurant
$220,000
36785 - Iconic Sunshine Coast Cafe Growth Opportunity image
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
$450,000
High-Potential Cafe Business For Sale - Prime Nedlands - Perth Location - Annual Turnover: Over $1M - Secure Lease - Strong Local Reputation - Loyal C image
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
37100 Urgent Sale - Pizza Restaurant With Growth Potential image
37100 Urgent Sale - Pizza Restaurant With Growth Potential
Sydney Region, NSW
Take advantage of the opportunity to acquire a well-established pizza and pasta business with a loyal local customer base, quality equipment and the systems already in place for streamlined day-to-day operation. Positioned along a busy main street in Sydney’s Inner West, the business benefits from strong passing traffic and a densely populated residential catchment. Convenient street parking an
Restaurant
$5,000
Wood Fired Pizza Restaurant image
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
37106 Profitable Well-Branded Dessert Business, Two Locations image
37106 Profitable Well-Branded Dessert Business, Two Locations
Melbourne Region, VIC
Seize the opportunity to own a well-established two-location dessert business with a loyal following and genuine growth potential. This distinctive frozen yoghurt and dessert business has built a strong reputation across two thriving Melbourne metropolitan locations. Known for its fun, welcoming atmosphere and eye-catching fit out, the brand has developed a loyal customer base spanning families,
Cafe
$695,000
Thriving takeaway - cafe in busy retail/industrial - homemaker centre image
Thriving takeaway - cafe in busy retail/industrial - homemaker centre
Newcastle & Maitland Hunter Region, NSW
Positioned within a busy homemaker and retail precinct, this well-established café enjoys the benefit of several complementary customer bases  loyal local regulars, daily shoppers and staff from surrounding national retailers and nearby industrial businesses. Trading 7 days a week, the café offers a straightforward operation supported by an experienced team, with staff happy to remain under n
Cafe
$69,950
Prime Bentleigh Food Business - Ready to Go! image
Prime Bentleigh Food Business - Ready to Go!
Bentleigh VIC
Step into a thriving culinary opportunity at this exceptional established restaurant business perfectly positioned on bustling Nicholson Street in vibrant Bentleigh. This turnkey food and hospitality venture offers astute investors and passionate restaurateurs the rare chance to acquire a fully operational dining destination complete with all commercial kitchen equipment, furniture. Spanning appr
Restaurant
45000
Country Takeaway Cafe & Pizza Shop - Owner/Operator Opportunity image
Country Takeaway Café & Pizza Shop - Owner/Operator Opportunity
Berrigan NSW
Phone enquiries - please call 1300 594 794 and quote property ID 41100. An excellent opportunity to purchase a well-established takeaway café and pizza shop in a friendly and welcoming country town. Currently operating just 5 days per week and 4 nights, this business offers a fantastic lifestyle balance while generating strong returns for an owner/operator. The business has built a loyal custo
Restaurant
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Cafe For Sale In Campbelltown $99k Only image
Cafe For Sale In Campbelltown $99k Only
Sydney Region, NSW
*  Recently renovated with a modern fit-out. *  Secure lease until march  2028 with 2 x 3-year renewal options. *  Affordable rent of $1,350 per week (including GST & outgoings). *  Seats approximately 30 patrons, plus a private function/meeting room *  Prime location surrounded by offices with a loyal regular customer base. *  Currently trading Monday to Friday, 8:00 am  2:00 pm,
Cafe
$99,000
37101 - Profitable Weekday Cafe in Commercial Precinct image
37101 - Profitable Weekday Cafe in Commercial Precinct
Melbourne Region, VIC
An appealing opportunity is available for buyers seeking a profitable cafe business in one of Melbourne’s established commercial precincts. Located within the foyer of a busy office building, the cafe benefits from a reliable customer base of office workers, professionals, visitors and contractors. Experienced staff manage the daily requirements, allowing the business to run smoothly with limite
Cafe
$125,000
Cafe for Sale Summer Hill Prime Corner Position Low Rent image
Cafe for Sale Summer Hill Prime Corner Position Low Rent
Summer Hill NSW
A well-positioned cafe in the heart of Summer Hill, located immediately next to the train station in a prominent corner position with excellent exposure and strong passing foot traffic. The cafe is fully fitted and equipped, with everything in place for a new owner to take over and operate. The current concept offers a simple, manageable menu, making this an attractive opportunity for an owner-op
Cafe
$95,000
Established Pizza Business MAS275 image
Established Pizza Business MAS275
Sydney Region, NSW
An outstanding opportunity to acquire a high-performing pizza business in the heart of the Sutherland Shire, one of Sydney's most sought-after coastal communities. Established in June 2022, this business has built a strong and loyal customer base of over 7,600 customers, averaging 550 to 600 pizzas sold per week and generating over $1.5 million in turnover across the last two years of operation.
Restaurant
$149,000
Upmarket Tapas Bar & Live Music Venue image
Upmarket Tapas Bar & Live Music Venue
Gold Coast Region, QLD
If you're looking for a sophisticated hospitality venue combining tapas, beverages and live entertainment, this is an opportunity not to be missed. Ideally positioned in an exclusive, highly sought-after Gold Coast dining destination, the venue attracts a strong mix of locals and tourists. Featuring lavish decor, a fully equipped commercial kitchen and extensive bar facilities, the business offe
Food & Drink
$700,000 + SAV
36772 - Popular Food Truck Catering Business Opportunity image
36772 - Popular Food Truck Catering Business Opportunity
Brisbane Region, QLD
Operating across the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane regions, this established mobile food business caters to weddings, private functions, breweries, festivals, birthdays, and special events. Equipped to service remote locations as well as venues without kitchen facilities, the business provides buyers with a versatile and scalable model backed by steady demand from both private and commercial clients
Restaurant
$125,000
North Wollongong Best Location No Competition Great Lease Very High Takings image
North Wollongong Best Location No Competition Great Lease Very High Takings
Thirroul NSW
NORTH WOLLONGONG'S PREMIER CHICKEN SHOP Exceptional location | No direct competition | Includes fully renovated 3-bedroom unit This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established and highly profitable chicken shop in one of North Wollongong's most sought-after locations. Positioned prominently on a high-profile corner site, the business benefits from excellent exposure, easy access and amp
Restaurant
$689,000
North Sydney Cafe & Pizzeria - Fully Fitted Venue + Outdoor Area image
North Sydney Cafe & Pizzeria - Fully Fitted Venue + Outdoor Area
North Sydney NSW
An outstanding opportunity to acquire a fully fitted, operational hospitality venue in a prime North Sydney location. Offered as an Asset Sale and Lease Assignment, this space is ideal for a single owner-operator, partnership, or expanding brand looking to open immediately without the cost, downtime, or hassle of building a new fit-out ($250k+ saved). KEY VENUE HIGHLIGHTS & LEASE TERMS:
Cafe
$100,000 + SAV
Floating Seafood Restaurant - Iconic Destination image
Floating Seafood Restaurant - Iconic Destination
Gold Coast Region, QLD
If you're looking for a hospitality venue with genuine flair and an exceptional point of difference, this is the one for you. This is a unique opportunity to acquire a purpose-built floating seafood restaurant created to deliver one of Australia's most distinctive dining experiences. The venue has become a recognised Gold Coast attraction and a must-visit destination for locals, interstate trave
Restaurant
$2,500,000 + SAV
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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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