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Retail Food

2012

Category Buyer Demand Approx. Total Sale Price (AUD) Profit Owner Operator Approx ROI Profit Under Management ROI Industry Comment
Specialised Franchised Bakeries Light $295,000 $150,000 40% to 60% $50,000 15% to 20% Good support from franchisors but currently there are fewer purchasers because of strong job market, so hard to sell.
Restaurants (Fine Dining) Weak $400,000 $280,000 60% to 80% $230,000 50% to 65% Difficult to realise goodwill (often intrinsic in owner or chef).
Lunch Bars Light $250,000 $150,000 50% to 75% $50,000 15% to 25% Steady sellers - often good value for money.Strong job market resulting in fewer buyers at this point of cycle.
Ice Cream Parlours Fair $175,000 $120,000 65% to 75% $20,000 10% to 15% The market is lacking buyers due to the strong jobs market.
Health Food Retailers Light $240,000 $120,000 45% to 55% $20,000 8% to12% Buyer demand is fair. Interest in larger stores from buyers within the industry.
Growers Markets Fair $400,000 $250,000 50% to70% $150,000 35% to 40% Coles/Woolies strengthening presence in produce a perceived threat. 
Food Hall Businesses Light $200,000 $150,000 70% to 80% $50,000 20% to 28% Rentals in major centres causing problems. Strong job market is causing a drought of potential purchasers.
Fast Food Fair $230,000 $150,000 55% to 75% $50,000 20% to 25% Buyers are cautious and good staff are hard to find. Penalty rates an issue. 
Delicatessens / Mini Marts Patchy $250,000 $170,000 60% to 90% $70,000 25% to 30% Location truly important. 7-day supermarkets and service stations taking trade.Strong job market means less buyers.
Cafes/Coffee Lounges - 7 day Selective $500,000 $200,000 30% to 50% $100,000 17% to 25% Shopping centre cafe markets patchy due to high rentals. Trendy, high street locations are strong. Wage costs a problem.
Cafes/Coffee Lounges - 5 day Fair $475,000 $200,000 38% to 45% $100,000 17% to25% Strongest area of cafe trade, particularly in office locations. 5 days commands premium. Hard to find. Penalty rates a problem.


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