Office Address
1310 Hay Street
West Perth
Western Australia 6005
Mailing Address
PO Box 282
West Perth
Western Australia 6872
Phone: +61 8 9481 4422
Fax: +61 8 9481 4441
Email us:
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State of the Market
> Retail (Food)
Retail (General)
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Service & Professional Practices
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Hospitality/Accommodation
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Wholesale / Manufacturing
| Category |
Buyer Demand |
Profit Owner Operator |
Approx. Total Sale Price (AUD) |
Approx ROI |
Profit Under Management |
ROI |
Industry Comment |
| Specialised Franchised Bakeries |
Light
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$130,000
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$295,000
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40% to 60%
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$70,000
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20% to 27%
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Appear more popular than non-franchise. Good support from franchisors gives premium to values.Currently there are fewer purchasers because of strong job market, so harder now to sell.
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| Restaurants (Fine Dining) |
Weak
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$150,000
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$200,000
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70% to 80%
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$90,000
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40% to 50%
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Difficult to realise goodwill (often intrinsic in owner or chef).
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| Lunch Bars |
light
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$100,000
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$180,000
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50% to 75%
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$40,000
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20% to 27%
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Steady sellers - often good value for money.Strong job market resulting in fewer buyers at this point of cycle.
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| Ice Cream Parlours |
Fair
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$100,000
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$160,000
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55% to 70%
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$40,000
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20% to 30%
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The market is lacking buyers due to the strong jobs market.
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| Health Food Retailers |
Light
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$100,000
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$200,000
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45% to 55%
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$40,000
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15% to 25%
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Buyer demand is fair. Interest in larger stores from buyers within the industry.
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| Growers Markets |
Fair
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$250,000
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$500,000
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40% to 60%
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$190,000
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35% to 45%
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Quality outlets with big turnover in demand. An alternative to large supermarkets, sometimes offering better value for the buyer dollar.
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| Food Hall Businesses |
Light
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$100,000
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$175,000
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50% to 80%
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$40,000
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20% to 28%
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Rentals in major centres causing problems. Wages are an expense concern.Strong job market is causing a drought of potential purchasers.
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| Fast Food |
Fair
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$100,000
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$170,000
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45% to 70%
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$40,000
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20% to 30%
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Budget buyers are cautious and staff are hard to find.
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| Delicatessens / Mini Marts |
Patchy
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$170,000
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$250,000
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60% to 90%
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$110,000
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40% to 50%
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Location truly important. 7-day supermarkets and service stations taking trade.Strong job market means less buyers.
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| Cafes/Coffee Lounges - 7 day |
Selective
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$200,000
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$500,000
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30% to 50%
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$140,000
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25% to 35%
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Shopping centre cafe markets patchy due to high rentals. Trendy, high street locations are strong.
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| Cafes/Coffee Lounges - 5 day |
Good
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$200,000
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$500,000
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30% to 50%
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$140,000
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25% to 35%
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Strongest area of cafe trade, particularly in office locations. 5 days commands premium. Hard to find.
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