Northern Beaches 5 Days Profitable 70Seat Cafe with Full Commercial Kitchen
Exceptional opportunity to acquire a longestablished, beautifully presented cafe in Frenchs Forest. This turnkey business has been owned and operated by the same family for 25 years and is offered for sale due to retirement. Strong weekly turnover, secure lease, excellent fitout and rare lack of local competition make this a highly attractive purchase for a handson owner or an investor looking to grow wholesale and catering channels.
Key features
- Business type: Cafe / Coffee Shop
- Location: Frenchs Forest, NSW
- Seating: 70 covers - spacious, well presented and comfortable
- Fitout: Full commercial kitchen with excellent storage and amenities - ready to continue current operations or expand offerings
- Trading hours: 5 days per week - 6:30 am to 3:00 pm (ideal for lifestyle buyers)
- Competition: Very rare opportunity with no direct local competition
- Owners: Same owners for 25 years - retiring
Financial snapshot (as provided)
- Weekly turnover: $23,000
- Annual turnover (approx.): $1,196,000
- Cost of goods: 30% of turnover - approx. $6,900 per week ($358,800 pa)
- Staff wages: $4,000 per week ($208,000 pa)
- Owners' wages: $2,400 per week ($124,800 pa)
- Rent: $1,321 per week (includes GST and outgoings) - approx. $68,692 pa
- Lease: Secured until 2033
- Asking price: $479,000
Indicative cash flow
- Weekly gross after COGS: $16,100
- Less total wages (staff + owners): $6,400 $9,700
- Less rent: $1,321 Indicative weekly cash surplus: $8,379
- Indicative annual cash surplus before other operating expenses, overheads, finance costs, depreciation and tax: approx. $435,708
Note: This is an indicative calculation based on figures supplied. Prospective buyers should undertake their own due diligence and obtain professional accounting advice.
Growth and upside potential
- Significant opportunity to expand wholesale and catering services - current setup and kitchen are ideal for volume production
- Ability to extend trading hours or open additional days to increase revenue
- Marketing, delivery platforms and event/corporate catering could materially grow turnover with minimal CapEx
- Prime location and strong repeat customer base provide an excellent platform for new owners to scale
Why buy this business?
- Proven, profitable operation with consistent high weekly turnover
- Excellent worklife balance: 5day trading and daytime hours
- Secure lease in place and a turnkey fitout with a full commercial kitchen
- Owners retiring after 25 years - motivated vendor, smooth handover possible
- Rare market position with no direct competition nearby
Asking price and next steps
- Price: $479,000
- For more information, to request financials, or to arrange an inspection and confidential discussion, contact:
Chris Minas, Business Broker
This is a compelling acquisition for an owneroperator or investor seeking a profitable, wellequipped cafe with strong upside in the Northern Beaches market. Serious buyers only - full financials available on request and subject to NDA and due diligence.
For more details, please email broker or call agents.
