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State of the Market

State of the Market > Retail (Food)

Retail (General) | Service & Professional Practices | Hospitality/Accommodation | 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 $130,000 $295,000 40% to 60% $70,000 20% to 27% 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.
Restaurants (Fine Dining) Weak $150,000 $200,000 70% to 80% $90,000 40% to 50% Difficult to realise goodwill (often intrinsic in owner or chef).
Lunch Bars light $100,000 $180,000 50% to 75% $40,000 20% to 27% Steady sellers - often good value for money.Strong job market resulting in fewer buyers at this point of cycle.
Ice Cream Parlours Fair $100,000 $160,000 55% to 70% $40,000 20% to 30% The market is lacking buyers due to the strong jobs market.
Health Food Retailers Light $100,000 $200,000 45% to 55% $40,000 15% to 25% Buyer demand is fair. Interest in larger stores from buyers within the industry.
Growers Markets Fair $250,000 $500,000 40% to 60% $190,000 35% to 45% Quality outlets with big turnover in demand. An alternative to large supermarkets, sometimes offering better value for the buyer dollar.
Food Hall Businesses Light $100,000 $175,000 50% to 80% $40,000 20% to 28% Rentals in major centres causing problems. Wages are an expense concern.Strong job market is causing a drought of potential purchasers.
Fast Food Fair $100,000 $170,000 45% to 70% $40,000 20% to 30% Budget buyers are cautious and staff are hard to find.
Delicatessens / Mini Marts Patchy $170,000 $250,000 60% to 90% $110,000 40% to 50% Location truly important. 7-day supermarkets and service stations taking trade.Strong job market means less buyers.
Cafes/Coffee Lounges - 7 day Selective $200,000 $500,000 30% to 50% $140,000 25% to 35% Shopping centre cafe markets patchy due to high rentals. Trendy, high street locations are strong.
Cafes/Coffee Lounges - 5 day Good $200,000 $500,000 30% to 50% $140,000 25% to 35% Strongest area of cafe trade, particularly in office locations. 5 days commands premium. Hard to find.