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- Small Business
- Is independently run, locally based, and offers the flexibility to do business the way you want.
Cakes On Carthew
For the first time in 20 years, the highly regarded Cakes on Carthew—a top-rated Townsville patisserie / cake shop providing cake design with out of the box thinking, known for its 4.8-star rating and reviews praising freshness, creativity and consistency. Cakes on Carthew is offered to the market as a business sale and freehold property package.
Established in 2006 and operated by the same husband‑and‑wife team since inception, this business is celebrated for its exceptional made‑from‑scratch cakes, strong community reputation, loyal and generational customer base.
This is a unique chance to purchase a property that combines commercial premises and a residence under one title. The freehold site consists of a well-kept 622 m² block and a sturdy 136 m² rendered-brick commercial building, with five designated customer parking spaces and a private carport for personal use.
Key reasons to pursue this great business opportunity
Established 20 years Lifestyle friendly business Flexible work / life balance 4 Week holiday break Loyal and generational clientele Excellent reputation (4.8 stars on Google) Includes freehold property with residence Zoned Commercial / Residential Busy suburban location Huge growth opportunities Continued yearly growth Well- Known in the local community Well-presented business Great online presence with 7600 Facebook followers Profitable business Accountants Figures Easily run Trades 5 ½ days per week
The ground floor comprises of a fully equipped commercial bakery supported by a versatile air-conditioned secondary living / office / utility zone. This includes a laundry, built‑in storage, a bedroom, large office, and a wheelchair‑accessible
bathroom—ideal for staff amenities or additional operational flexibility. Above the business, the primary residence (93.7 m²) delivers additional value with a three‑bedroom, one‑bathroom layout, enclosed veranda living spaces, and air conditioning to main areas. It is structurally sound and privately accessed via a rear staircase.
The business operates entirely within normal daytime hours — no night baking, no 3am starts, and no seven-day grind. With minimal overheads, strong margins, and the ability to be run by two people, it's an ideal acquisition for a couple, a baker/decorator team, or an operator looking to step into a well-established, low-stress, high-reward enterprise.
The current owners intentionally maintain a lifestyle-focused model: closed Sundays, closed public holidays, and closed for a full month every year to recharge. A new owner can immediately unlock growth by, adding delivery services, expanding the product range, or introducing online ordering — all of which the market is ready for.
After two decades of success, the passionate owners are simply ready to retire. Their legacy is a thriving, respected, impeccably maintained business with a spotless compliance record and a reputation that consistently attracts new and repeat customers. Cakes on Carthew is a rare blend of profitability, lifestyle, and long-term stability — backed by a freehold asset in a high-growth regional city. Opportunities like this don't come around often.
To secure your future in this compelling baked good business located in a well-positioned regional Queensland location, reach out to us today. Reach out to us today, we are here to support you in exploring this exciting business venture.
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