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Red Rooster Lavington, Long lease to 2051, Consistent $30k per week TO, Driv-thru image
Red Rooster Lavington, Long lease to 2051, Consistent $30k per week TO, Driv-thru
Albury-Wodonga & Murray Region, NSW
Red Rooster has become Australia's largest roast chicken operator, with some 370+ outlets across the nation. The first Red Rooster restaurant opened in 1972 in Kelmscott, Western Australia. Their product range includes whole roasts, half roasts, wraps, burgers, fish related products, salads, beverages and desserts. On offer is the Red Rooster Lavington franchise, offering drive-thru and dine-in op
Restaurant
$50,000 + SAV
Red Rooster franchise - Albury Wodonga! Ideal for Owner Operator! Low entry price! image
Red Rooster franchise - Albury Wodonga! Ideal for Owner Operator! Low entry price!
Bendigo, Goldfields & Macedon Ranges Region, VIC
Red Rooster has become Australia's largest roast chicken operator, with some 370+ outlets across the nation. The first Red Rooster restaurant opened in 1972 in Kelmscott, Western Australia. Their product range includes whole roasts, half roasts, wraps, burgers, fish related products, salads, beverages and desserts. On offer is the freestanding Red Rooster Wodonga franchise. Franchisor is seeking a
Restaurant
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Red Rooster franchise! Deeragun Townsville, Long Lease until 2046! TO $40,000 + per week! image
Red Rooster franchise! Deeragun Townsville, Long Lease until 2046! TO $40,000 + per week!
Townsville & Northern QLD Region, QLD
Red Rooster has become Australia's largest roast chicken operator, with some 370+ outlets across the nation. The first Red Rooster restaurant opened in 1972 in Kelmscott, Western Australia. Their product range includes whole roasts, half roasts, wraps, burgers, fish related products, salads, beverages and desserts. On offer is a Red Rooster franchise Deeragun, situated in the Townsville area. Deer
Restaurant
$1,200,000
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Busy izakaya restaurant and bar image
Busy izakaya restaurant and bar
Gold Coast Region, QLD
Busy Japanese izakaya restaurant and bar on main Gold Coast Highway, sought after dining precinct, huge potential for growth. Easily add Takeway and Delivery, systems in place. Full fit-out and stock included. Very clean handover of suppliers, systems and equipment.
Restaurant
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Established Cafe, Low Rent, Prime Medical Precinct, Castle Hill | ID: 1466 image
Established Cafe, Low Rent, Prime Medical Precinct, Castle Hill | ID: 1466
Castle Hill NSW
An excellent Walk-In Walk-Out (WIWO) opportunity to acquire an established, family-operated cafe in a convenient Castle Hill location, beneath a busy medical complex. Operating successfully since February 2019, this cafe offers a welcoming community atmosphere whilst serving freshly prepared breakfasts, lunches, specialty coffees and takeaway meals. The existing commercial kitchen, cafe equipmen
Cafe
$75,000 WIWO
PIzza Store- Brand New Location in Prospect image
PIzza Store- Brand New Location in Prospect
Adelaide Region, SA
Step into the world of Bubba Pizza and enjoy a slice of success! From their strong brand reputation to the mouthwatering quality of their pizzas, they have a legacy of excellence that spans 24 years. Brand new Prospect location with TurnKey Design - Build - Training - Marketing Launch & Business Development Joining the Bubba family means you're part of a brand known for its commitment to quality
Franchise
$249,000
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Iconic & Profitable Ice Cream Parlour for Sale
Huskisson NSW
Imagine owning a thriving, iconic ice cream parlour in one of Australia's most beautiful coastal tourist destinations. Situated in a prime high-foot-traffic location in the heart of Huskisson, this well-established dessert business captures the essence of a classic seaside experience. Offering a wide range of delicious ice creams, milkshakes, pancakes, donuts and takeaway treats, it enjoys stron
Cafe
$550,000 plus SAV
Coming Soon - Regional Cafe + Freehold Option image
Coming Soon - Regional Cafe + Freehold Option
Melbourne VIC
An established regional hospitality business combining cafe dining, takeaway food and a licensed beverage offering in Victoria's popular spa and tourism region. The freehold property is also available for purchase separately, presenting an attractive opportunity for buyers seeking to secure both an established hospitality operation and the premises from which it operates. The business serves bre
Cafe
$270,000 + SAV
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Japanese & Sushi takeaway shop in Gold Coast image
Japanese & Sushi takeaway shop in Gold Coast
Gold Coast Region, QLD
An outstanding opportunity to acquire a fully fitted, operational Japanese & Sushi takeaway shop in Central Gold Coast. Offered at a fraction of setup cost, this is ideal for an owner-operator, chef, couple, or hospitality entrepreneur looking to step directly into an established operation. KEY FEATURES: - Turnkey Setup: Fully fitted commercial kitchen and front service counter. Walk-in, wa
Restaurant
$40,000
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Own a Chatime Franchise in Southern Adelaide
Adelaide Region, SA
Own a Chatime Franchise in Southern Adelaide Price: $89,000 + Stock $8,000 Business Highlights: Well-established Chatime franchise business Conveniently located in a shopping centre in Adelaide's southern suburbs Affordable rent with a secure long-term lease in place Modern, well-presented shop fit-out, including self-service ordering kiosks Simple, standardised menu  easy to operate and manag
Franchise
$89,000
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Red Rooster Cranbourne North
Melbourne Region, VIC
Here is your chance to purchase a thriving Red Rooster Franchise in Cranbourne North. This business ticks all the boxes and is located in a prime location in Melbourne's South Eastern Suburbs, with strong visibility and easy access for customers. This stand alone Drive-Through business is fully run under management, waiting for new owners to take it to the next level. *Red Rooster a trusted brand
Restaurant
$320,000
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CAFÉ AND CORPORATE CATERING
Perth Region, WA
An established café offering weekday trading, an early finish and an existing corporate catering business. Family-owned and owner-operated for 16 years, this established café combines coffee and ready-to-serve cabinet food with repeat corporate catering trade. Monday to Friday | Closing at 1.30pm Business highlights: • Highly visible location with strong passing traffic in an affluent Weste
Cafe
$175,000 INC STOCK
Piccolo Me Franchise Opportunity | Own the Cafe Everyone\'s Already Queuing At. ID: PMGF26 image
Piccolo Me Franchise Opportunity | Own the Cafe Everyone's Already Queuing At. ID: PMGF26
Melbourne Region, VIC
If you're looking for your next franchise opportunity, Piccolo Me gives you more than a recognisable cafe brand. You're stepping into an established business system with customers already queuing, network buying power, smart technology, multiple store formats and additional revenue opportunities built around the same operation. One seriously fun brand. A clever business system behind it all. Fo
Franchise
P.O.A
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Indian Restaurant in Tuggerah, NSW image
Indian Restaurant in Tuggerah, NSW
Tuggerah NSW
Most income is dine in during lunch and dinner hours. A fully fitted restaurant tenancy inside Westfield Tuggerah, one of the Central Coast’s busiest shopping centres. The fit-out cost $200,000, and it’s being sold for $100,000. The commercial kitchen is complete, the interior is finished and the seating is in. It’s set up for dine-in and takeaway, so you can open without spending on a b
Restaurant
$100,000
Cafe - Takeaway - Franchise - URGENT SALE - WIWO image
Cafe - Takeaway - Franchise - URGENT SALE - WIWO
Sydney Region, NSW
Business Reference Code : PB1538 Industrial Café Franchise for Sale  Seven Hills, Western Sydney Urgent Sale | Established Franchise | 5-Day Operation | Growth Potential ASKING PRICE: $148,000 + Stock at Value  WALK-IN, WALK-OUT Business Overview An excellent opportunity to acquire an established café franchise in a busy industrial precinct in Seven Hills, Western Sydney. Operating Mon
Franchise
$148,000 + SAV
Licensed Restaurant / Lounge Bar and Hospitality Venue - Semaphore, SA image
Licensed Restaurant / Lounge Bar and Hospitality Venue – Semaphore, SA
Semaphore SA
Business ID: XB168348 PRIME BEACHSIDE LOCATION – ESTABLISHED BRAND – UNTAPPED POTENTIAL This well-established Licensed Lounge Bar and Hospitality Venue offers a prime position in the high-demand coastal suburb of Semaphore. Delivering stunning ocean and sunset views – and a diverse customer base – Korked represents a standout opportunity for an experienced hospitality operator or inve
Food & Drink
$500,000
Licensed Corner Restaurant, 60+ Seats, Oracle Broadbeach image
Licensed Corner Restaurant, 60+ Seats, Oracle Broadbeach
Broadbeach QLD
Phone enquiries - please call 1300 594 794 and quote property ID 41634. LICENSED CORNER RESTAURANT SITE AT THE ORACLE, BROADBEACH. 60+ SEATS, FITTED AND READY TO TRADE. This is a street-front corner in Broadbeach's premier dining precinct, a short walk from the beach, the convention centre and The Star. It sits at ground level with walk-in trade from both directions. 60+ SEATS, MOST OF THEM OU
Restaurant
$100,000
37273 - Popular Cafe With Strong Foot Traffic image
37273 - Popular Cafe With Strong Foot Traffic
Melbourne Region, VIC
Positioned in a vibrant inner northwest Melbourne setting, this established cafe has built a reputation for outstanding coffee, attentive service and a welcoming atmosphere that keeps customers coming back. It offers a buyer the opportunity to take over a well regarded local favourite with a strong community following. Trading from a high foot traffic location with excellent public transport acce
Cafe
$65,000
Modern Japanese Restaurant in Canberra CBD image
Modern Japanese Restaurant in Canberra CBD
Canberra Region, ACT
A modern, beautifully designed, fully fitted Japanese restaurant in the heart of Canberra CBD, offering a ready-to-operate hospitality business with outstanding facilities and plenty of room to grow. Key Business Highlights * Established Business, with consistent trade and solid foundations for continued growth * Prime Canberra CBD Location, benefiting from high visibility, strong foot traffic an
Restaurant
$220,000 + SAV
Urgent Sale! Established Seafood Restaurant for Sale - Sydney Inner West, NSW image
Urgent Sale! Established Seafood Restaurant for Sale - Sydney Inner West, NSW
Sydney NSW
Business ID: XB168393 PRICE REDUCED TO $60,000 - ALL SERIOUS OFFERS WILL BE CONSIDERED FULLY EQUIPPED RESTAURANT - PRIME RETAIL STRIP - INDOOR & OUTDOOR DINING This established seafood restaurant is positioned along a busy dining and retail strip in Sydney's popular Inner West. The premises offers excellent street exposure, strong local residential catchment and convenient access to public tra
Restaurant
$60,000 NEGOTIABLE
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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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