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36816 Fully Equipped Cafe in Busy Retail Hub image
36816 Fully Equipped Café in Busy Retail Hub
Melbourne Region, VIC
Take advantage of the opportunity to acquire a modern, community-focused café positioned within a busy retail precinct in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs. This well-presented hospitality business has built a strong local following, supported by an inviting atmosphere, excellent customer engagement and a reputation for quality coffee, brunch and lunch offerings. The café operates from a spacious ve
Cafe
$90,000
PROFITABLE TAKEAWAY FOOD BUSINESS IN PRIME CORPORATE PRECINCT  -  GO MAKE AN OFFER image
PROFITABLE TAKEAWAY FOOD BUSINESS IN PRIME CORPORATE PRECINCT - GO MAKE AN OFFER
Melbourne Region, VIC
PROFITABLE TAKEAWAY FOOD BUSINESS IN PRIME CORPORATE PRECINCT -  GO MAKE AN OFFER PRICE: $100,000 An outstanding opportunity to acquire a well-established takeaway food business positioned within a busy food court servicing one of Melbourne's major corporate office precincts. Surrounded by thousands of office workers, professionals, visitors and local residents, this business enjoys consisten
Restaurant
$100,000
Brooklyn Donuts Franchise - Rhodes, Sydney, NSW image
Brooklyn Donuts Franchise – Rhodes, Sydney, NSW
Rhodes NSW
Business ID: XB166390 JOIN AUSTRALIA’S LEADING COFFEE AND DONUT FRANCHISE If you’re a dedicated foodie seeking a vibrant hospitality business with unlimited growth potential, this is definitely for you! Brooklyn Donuts is more than a franchise; it’s a dynamic, food-loving community where customer satisfaction – and your business success – are the #1 priority! On offer is Brooklyn Don
Franchise
$195,000 + SAV
Fully Equipped Restaurant for Sale - Brisbane Southside 5946 image
Fully Equipped Restaurant for Sale - Brisbane Southside 5946
Brisbane City QLD
This is a rare turnkey opportunity for an owner-operator, chef, or investor to acquire a fully set-up restaurant at a fraction of the fit-out cost. The spacious 97 sqm layout seamlessly balances a functional, equipped kitchen with an inviting dining space spanning both internal and external seating areas. With flexible trading hours permitted, a new owner can immediately continue the current Ind
Restaurant
$50,000
Red Rooster Melton - Premium Store image
Red Rooster Melton - Premium Store
Melbourne Region, VIC
Here is your chance to purchase an extremely busy Red Rooster Franchise in Melton This business ticks all the boxes and is located in a prime location outside the Woodgrove Shopping Centre, Melton in Melbourne's North Western Suburbs, one of the brands best performing stores with consistent high volume sales year on year. This stand alone Drive-Through business is currently fully run under manage
Restaurant
$1,600,000
Established Family-Owned Takeaway Business Strong Local Following image
Established Family-Owned Takeaway Business Strong Local Following
Geelong VIC
Phone enquiries - please call 1300 594 794 and quote property ID 40444. An outstanding opportunity to acquire a highly regarded and long-established takeaway business located within the well-established Southern Geelong industrial precinct. Successfully operating for many years, this business has become a trusted destination for local workers, residents, and passing trade, generating strong and
Restaurant
$275,000
SOLD - SIMPLY STUNNING LICENSED RESTAURANT - WESTERN SUBURBS image
SOLD - SIMPLY STUNNING LICENSED RESTAURANT – WESTERN SUBURBS
Perth Region, WA
-  DELIGHTFUL LOCATION IN LOCAL SHOPPING PRECINCT IN ONE OF PERTH’S BEST RESIDENTIAL SUBURBS    -  RESTAURANT LIQUOR LICENCE    -  FULLY REFURBISHED INTERIOR WITH WOW FACTOR IMPACT – HUGE $$$ SPENT HERE    -  STYLISH RELAXED DÉCOR AND ATMOSPHERE    -  LARGE FULLY EQUIPPED BAR AND KITCHEN WITH PIZZA OVEN ALSO    -  A VENUE WITH A STRONG PREVIOUS TRADING RECORD OVER M
Restaurant
$359,000 INC STOCK
South Yarra Hospitality Gem | High Profits, Chapel Street Exposure, Short Hours image
South Yarra Hospitality Gem | High Profits, Chapel Street Exposure, Short Hours
Melbourne Region, VIC
Positioned within one of Melbourne's most tightly held and high-performing hospitality precincts, this exceptional restaurant opportunity offers buyers the rare combination of location, lifestyle and strong financial performance. Situated in a highly sought-after pocket of Chapel Street, South Yarra, the business benefits from enormous pedestrian exposure surrounded by premium retail, nightlife,
Restaurant
$595,000
Sushi Train and Takeaway - Bondi Beach, NSW image
Sushi Train and Takeaway - Bondi Beach, NSW
Bondi NSW
BUSINESS ID: XB166513 BEACHFRONT LOCATION - HEAVY FOOT TRAFFIC Well-established sushi train and takeaway business in a high-exposure Bondi Beach position. Strong foot traffic from locals and tourists all year round. Offers dine-in and takeaway with a wide menu including sushi rolls, sashimi, nigiri, bento boxes, poke bowls, and popular Japanese hot meals. Fully licensed. Modern Japanese-style
Restaurant
PRICE ON APPLICATION
36787 Long Standing Italian Restaurant With Loyal Local Following  image
36787 Long Standing Italian Restaurant With Loyal Local Following
Sydney Region, NSW
Discover a long-standing hospitality business with strong community ties and an established customer following in Sydney’s Upper North Shore region. Serving Italian cuisine for more than three decades, the restaurant caters to both dine-in and takeaway customers and has become a familiar local destination. Situated at the entrance to a busy supermarket precinct, the business enjoys excellent ex
Restaurant
$225,000
36784 -Popular Pizza Business With Loyal Customer Base image
36784 -Popular Pizza Business With Loyal Customer Base
Melbourne Region, VIC
Here's the updated version with the accent removed. Buyers looking for a well established pizza business in a prime inner north Melbourne position now have the chance to secure this business. Trading for more than four decades, it has earned a strong name within the local community and continues to draw on a loyal, repeat customer base with steady demand for traditional takeaway and delivery pizz
Restaurant
$185,000
[ABS-104] Kebab shop with Pizza & Rosie\'s Chicken in Blackburn South for sale image
[ABS-104] Kebab shop with Pizza & Rosie's Chicken in Blackburn South for sale
Melbourne Region, VIC
Discover an exceptional opportunity to own DONER HOUSE + ROSIE'S CHICKEN in the heart of Blackburn South. This Kebab, pizza and chicken shop is perfectly situated on Canterbury road, offering high visibility and foot traffic in a vibrant urban setting. This well established take-away currently providing Kebabs, Pizzas and fried chicken but can be easily changed to any other take-away. The shop's d
Restaurant
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Popular Pizzeria - Price Slashed for Immediate Sale image
Popular Pizzeria - Price Slashed for Immediate Sale
Gold Coast Region, QLD
All Reasonable Offers Will Be Considered If you're looking for an Italian pizzeria, this is the one that ticks all the boxes. Located in a high-end residential area, this well-established business services a loyal repeat clientele with both takeaway and dine-in trade. Highlights: * Trading only 5nights per week - 4:00pm to 9:00pm * Current T/O average over $10,000 pw with a Net profit average
Restaurant
$195,000 + SAV
BUSSELTON LICENSED CAFE / RESTAURANT image
BUSSELTON LICENSED CAFÉ / RESTAURANT
Bunbury & South West Region, WA
-  PRIME LOCATION IN TOWN    -  TRADING 7 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS    -  RESTAURANT LIQUOR LICENCE    -  STRONG LOCATION WITH STREET PARKING    -  LARGE BAR AND KITCHEN    -  RENT IS $12,344.12 + GST + OUTGOINGS PER MONTH    -  BOOMING SOUTH WEST TOWN    -  FURTHER POTENTIAL FOR A HANDS-ON OWNER OPERATOR    -  WELL KNOWN VENUE    -  ACTIVE OUTLOOK FOR CUSTOMER
Restaurant
$695,000 INC STOCK
LEASEHOLD - Muffin Break, Albury - 1P0602 image
LEASEHOLD - Muffin Break, Albury - 1P0602
Albury NSW
MHB is delighted to present the leasehold business of Muffin Break Albury to the market for sale. An exceptional opportunity to acquire one of Australia's most recognised café franchises in a prime regional location. This well-positioned Muffin Break business is located within the busy West End Plaza in Albury. Currently operated under management, the business presents significant upside for
Franchise
Leasehold - $130,000 (+ SAV & Franchise Training)
36783 - Turnkey Waterfront Hospitality Venue With Local Following image
36783 - Turnkey Waterfront Hospitality Venue With Local Following
Brisbane Region, QLD
Positioned directly on the water in one of South East Queensland's sought after coastal precincts, this fully renovated hospitality business is ready for a new owner to bring their own concept to life. Offered as an asset only sale including lease, plant and equipment, it presents a genuine turnkey opportunity for both experienced operators and those buying their first venue. The business sits in
Accommodation
$375,000
Mexican Restaurant for Sale  Prime Glenmore Park Location | $149,000 image
Mexican Restaurant for Sale Prime Glenmore Park Location | $149,000
Blue Mountains & Central West Region, NSW
Outstanding opportunity to acquire a modern Mexican-style restaurant located at the entrance of a busy shopping centre in the rapidly growing Glenmore Park / Western Sydney corridor. This well-presented venue benefits from strong daily foot traffic, excellent exposure, and a premium fit-out ideal for an owner-operator or hospitality group. Key Features: * Premium fit-out with over $400K invested *
Restaurant
$149,000
36779 Popular Coastal Seafood Restaurant - European-Inspired Flavours image
36779 Popular Coastal Seafood Restaurant - European-Inspired Flavours
Geelong & Great Ocean Road Region, VIC
Discover an established coastal dining business offering a loyal customer following, a distinctive culinary identity, and strong attraction among both local diners and visitors in one of Victoria’s most desirable seaside regions. Renowned for its memorable dining experience, this highly regarded restaurant specialises in fresh, premium seafood complemented by unique European-inspired flavours.
Restaurant
$70,000
36772 - Popular Food Truck Catering Business Opportunity image
36772 - Popular Food Truck Catering Business Opportunity
Sunshine Coast 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
Unique South Asian Street Food Kiosk for Sale in Northern Suburb Adelaide image
Unique South Asian Street Food Kiosk for Sale in Northern Suburb Adelaide
Adelaide Region, SA
Unique South Asian Street Food Kiosk for Sale in Northern Suburb Adelaide Price: $24,900 + $1,500 Stock Business Information: Established for 2 years Business performance has improved compared to last year Located in a northern suburb shopping centre closed to the Adelaide CBD Kiosk position conveniently next to the food court with strong foot traffic Initial establishment cost was over $50,000
Restaurant
$24,900 + 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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