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Melbourne's multi award winning boutique bistro is now available for sale
Summary
Established licensed Indian restaurant and bar, part of a Melbourne hospitality brand dating back to 2015. Fully equipped venue, existing operations and established goodwill. Confidential sale.
Potential
An opportunity for first-time buyers, professional couples, investors or experienced operators. Backed by 11 years of brand history, documented recipes, established SOPs, trained staff and structured kitchen systems designed for consistent food quality and smooth daily operations. The business is not solely dependent on the owner's cooking expertise. Comprehensive operational training and handover support can be provided, offering a structured pathway into restaurant ownership, and a big kitchen that supports further expansion.
Skills
Prior restaurant ownership is not essential. The opportunity may suit a professional couple, first-time entrepreneur, investor or experienced hospitality operator willing to learn and manage the business. Established SOPs, recipes, kitchen processes and trained staff provide an operating foundation. The seller can provide structured training covering daily operations, food consistency, staff coordination, suppliers and business systems and ongoing support to be agreed as part of the sale.
Hours
Monday–Friday: Dinner only. Saturday–Sunday: Lunch and dinner, with an afternoon break between services.
Lease
Lease expires 31 August 2028, with two further 5-year options.
Employees
Established team of 3 full-time and 5 part-time employees across kitchen and front-of-house operations. Trained staff, documented SOPs and structured kitchen procedures support consistency and smooth daily operations.
Reason for Sale
After years of building and developing the business, the owner is looking to focus time and resources on other business ventures and new opportunities. With an established team, documented operating systems and a recognisable hospitality concept in place, the time is right to explore passing the business to a new owner who can take it into its next chapter.
About the Business
ESTABLISHED LICENSED INDIAN RESTAURANT & BAR | INNER MELBOURNE
11-Year Brand Heritage | Established Team | Proven Operating Systems
Asking Price: $472,000 + SAV
An opportunity to acquire an established licensed Indian restaurant and bar in a recognised inner-Melbourne hospitality precinct. Part of a Melbourne hospitality brand with roots dating back to 2015, the business offers an existing customer base, equipped premises and established operations.
MORE THAN JUST A RESTAURANT, IT'S A LIFESTYLE
A major strength is the operational structure developed over years of trading. Documented recipes, SOPs, kitchen processes and staff training support food consistency and smooth daily service.
An established team of 3 full-time and 5 part-time employees works across kitchen and front of house. Buyers can step into an operating business rather than build a venue, recruit an entire team and create procedures from scratch.
SUITABLE FOR EXPERIENCED OR FIRST-TIME BUYERS
Whether you're a restaurateur, professional couple or first-time business owner, the existing systems and agreed training can provide a practical pathway into hospitality. No prior restaurant ownership is necessarily required, but active oversight and a willingness to learn are important.
BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS
• Brand history dating back to 2015
• Licensed restaurant and bar; dine-in, takeaway and delivery
• Equipped commercial kitchen, bar and dining fit-out
• 3 full-time and 5 part-time employees
• Documented recipes, SOPs and staff procedures
• Indian street food, curries and traditional favourites
• Established customer recognition and online review history
• Private functions and group dining
• Dinner seven days; weekend lunch services
• Lease to August 2028, plus two further five-year options subject to terms
HANDOVER & OPPORTUNITY
Structured training and handover can cover recipes, suppliers, kitchen processes, staff coordination and daily operations, on terms to be agreed.
An incoming owner may explore catering, functions, local marketing and further trading opportunities, subject to relevant approvals.
Location-specific rights to trade under the existing brand can be negotiated as part of the sale, subject to definitive agreements.
CONFIDENTIAL SALE
Business identity, exact location and detailed financials will be shared with qualified buyers under confidentiality arrangements.
Asking Price: $472,000 + SAV. Genuine enquiries welcome.
History
The hospitality brand was established in Melbourne in 2015 and developed a following for Indian street food, traditional curries and a distinctive dining experience. Under new ownership from 2020, the concept was further developed through investment in restaurant operations, brand presentation, kitchen systems, staff training, documented procedures and added new locations. Today, the business offers an established operating model supported by years of brand recognition and hospitality experience.
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