Owner Operated Café, Owners Retiring, $16k net sales PW

$150,000 plus Stock

Description

Situated in a high-exposure position within one of Brisbane’s leafy southern suburbs, this café has become a reliable staple of the local community. It offers a consistent, turnkey opportunity for an operator looking to step into a business with a proven track record and a very loyal customer base.

With owners retiring the opportunity is there for a buyer to take this café over and make your own. An experience owner operator will look at this café and see the opportunity. The weekly sales of $16k can go higher and have in the past. Refresh the concept? Change the menu? There is nothing but opportunity in this café.

The venue balances a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere with a high-volume output, making it an ideal acquisition for those who value both community connection and operational efficiency.

The Essentials:
• Prime Corner Visibility: Occupies a prominent street-front position with excellent natural light and significant passing traffic.
• Strong Local Following: Benefit from a deep-rooted connection with the neighbourhood and a consistent stream of repeat regulars.
• Versatile Dining Areas: Features a mix of indoor and outdoor seating that works well across all seasons and day parts.
• Full Commercial Fit-out: A functional, well-maintained kitchen and service area designed for speed and quality.
• Consistent sales. Averaging $16k net weekly sales every month with room for growth.

Opportunity for Growth:
While the business enjoys a healthy daytime trade, there is clear scope for an incoming owner to further capitalize on the location. The venue is well-suited for expanding into evening service, private functions, or a more diverse catering arm to tap into the growing local demographic.

The current branding is well-regarded and relatable, providing a solid platform for a new owner to either maintain the status quo or add their own creative flair.

Lease:
Expires 30/06/2026 with 2 x 3-year options, the first of which has been activated giving you around 6 years with the possibility of negotiating additional options during lease assignment.

Broker’s Note: This is a straightforward, honest business with a solid reputation. It’s the kind of local “hub” that people rely on, providing a stable foundation for any hospitality professional.

**Please note that for confidentiality the image in this advert is generic and is not of the actual business**

Staff No

The business is currently run by a manager (owner), Barista and 2 kitchen staff during the week with 1 additional kitchen staff member and up to 2 front of house on the weekend.

Lease Info

Expires 30/06/2026 with 2 x 3-year options, the first of which has been activated giving you around 6 years with the possibility of negotiating additional options during lease assignment

Trading Times

7 days – Monday to Friday – 6am – 2pm Friday 5:30pm to 8pm Sat-Sun 7am – 2pm.

Size of Premises

Total area of café approximately 185 sqm including: Outside covered area approx. 40 sqm Dining area inside approx. 70 sqm Kitchen area approx. 40 sqm Other spaces inc. bar, storage room, cold room etc

Opportunity

Continue to improve the COGS and Wages as the owners have demonstrated already. Refresh the offering and reconnect with the local community to grow sales back to previous highs around 20k per week.

Reference No: DCTP0305

Business Listed by

Julian Mero

Managing Partner of GSE QLD | Senior Hospitality Consultant |Licensed Real Estate Agent & Hospitality Business Broker @ GSE Hospitality Brokers

Growing up in the hospitality industry with my dad owning an Italian restaurant, and my mum owning a ski lodge with a fine dining restaurant, it’s safe to say hospitality is in my DNA!

After I left school I wanted to try something different, so I entered the sporting industry, working at world class companies such as Nike Australia, FILA International and Pacific Dunlop, where I enjoyed and excelled in sales and marketing roles.

I loved my time in the sporting industry, but the itch to be part of the hospitality industry never left me, so when an opportunity came up to invest in and operate a restaurant in Brisbane, I jumped at the chance.

Over almost a decade, I invested in and operated multiple restaurants and a coffee specialty café, I became the National Operations Manager of the group – which eventually established 25 restaurants and 6 coffee specialty cafes trading under The Groove Train and Coffee Hit brands.

In 2015 we sold the business to Minor DKL – the parent company of The Coffee Club. Knowing that the sale was imminent I decided to further educate myself and completed my Masters in Business Administration at The University of Queensland.

In my role at large institutional landlord looking after food and beverage leasing, I have gained extensive knowledge and experience about the site selection process, lease negotiation structures and the details of how the industries best businesses achieve favorable leases.

Having owned, operated, and sold hospitality businesses, together with working for one of the countries premium institutional landlords. my experience is very well rounded. If you need help with the day to day running of your business, growth strategies or with any lease/landlord requirements please do not hesitate to reach out.

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