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Summary
Seafood Experts. Extremely Rare Opportunity to take over the FIRST BB store. 40 years proven, profitable business. Loyal, well-established clientele and strong weekly trade, built on quality.
Royalties
7% of gross
Rent
$8,000 pm
Marketing Fees
3% of gross
Location Details
304 Anzac Highway Plympton, South Australia
First opened Barnacle Bill Store in SA. After four decades serving fish and chips to her loyal customers, Barnacle Bill’s Sofia Tsantes just wants to be “Grandma”, and is saying goodbye to the Adelaide institution.
About the Opportunity
Business Description:
39 Years of Seafood & Smiles – Now It’s Time to Hand Over the Reins
For almost four decades, Sofia at Barnacle Bill Plympton has been the heart of her community – greeting locals by name, serving freshly prepared seafood, and building a business that’s as warm and welcoming as her smile.
But after 39 incredible years, Sofia is ready to pass the reins to someone new.
This is a rare chance to step straight into a trusted, established Barnacle Bill store with a loyal customer base, strong brand recognition, and the backing of a franchise that’s been loved for over 50 years. You’re not starting from the ground up – you’re taking over a business with history, stability, and daily demand.
Most SA's know where Barnacle Bill Plympton is! It's prime, high-traffic position along the right side of Anzac Higway, has proudly operated from the same location for nearly 40 years. With a loyal, well-established clientele and a strong weekly trade, this is a rare opportunity to take on a proven, profitable business with a reputation built on quality and consistency.
This store has become a trusted local favourite for freshly prepared seafood and friendly service. With a long history of success and the backing of the iconic Barnacle Bill brand, the hard work has already been done – all that’s left is to step in and keep the tradition thriving.
Barnacle Bill is nothing but the best for seafood lovers! Barnacle Bill Australia is Australia’s cooked seafood specialist, capturing that tangy, unique flavour of fresh seafood, complemented by Barnacle Bill’s own tartare sauce.
Barnacle Bill has a vision to always deliver a culinary celebration of fresh quality seafood products and succulent flavours.
Our focus is to assist franchisees to build a successful business based on the foundations of our proven business model of over 50 years. Many of our existing franchisees have been with Barnacle Bill for decades. What does that say!
Barnacle Bill team pride themselves on their friendly culture and relaxed atmosphere, and their capabilities to always deliver fresh high-quality seafood to customers. The business is highly successful for many reasons including the streamlined operational processes, and the deliverance of restaurant quality take way meals all day at competitive pricing.
If you possess a hunger and desire to own your own Barnacle Bill Seafood Franchise we are always looking for energetic, passionate and vibrant franchisees to join our team and start a new legacy at our Plympton Store.
Marketing support
Head Office provides extensive and ongoing support across the entire Barnacle Bill network - guidance on local area marketing and social media campaignsdigital and in-restaurant promotional support.
We're constantly developing new product innovations that excite and invigorate customers and develop long-term relationships with our customers and franchisees. Using a mix of different mediums, Barnacle Bill is able to communicate exciting promotional offers at both a national and local level!
Training provided
Training fee provides you access to:
- 10 business days training
- Online training tools, materials and extensive ongoing support
- Extensive training and operations systems
- Dedicated Onboarding
- Ongoing support from our Barnacle Bill Head Office Team, working side by side from your first enquiry.
Skills
Our extensive training programme and years of experience will help you operate the business. However, you need:
To bring the drive, passion, determination, and persistence.
Be able to manage all stakeholders within the business is a critical attribute we are looking for.
To complete the appropriate food standards qualifications, provide a police check and have a current driver’s license.
Be able to work and own a business in Australia.
Hold either Permanent Australian Residency or be an Australian Citizen.
Length of Agreement
Our Franchise Agreement is 5 years plus a renewable period of 5 years.
Year Business Established
1978
Year Franchising Commenced
1976
Site locations
15
History
It began with Australia’s Mr Barnacle Bill, George Leonida with over 40 years of seafood experience, established the first Barnacle Bill outline in 1970. The success of Barnacle Bill can be attributed to the high quality of seafood used. Whether takeaway or dine in. The majority of our outlets are franchised, with three company owned sites. We are continually looking for new franchise partners to join our proud Australian business.
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