About the Business

This business is a highly recognisable artisan sorbet brand built around premium flavours, Mediterranean flair, and unforgettable presentation. Best known for its signature lemon sorbet served inside a real lemon, the brand has developed strong traction across social media, events, and premium pop-ups, making it as visually compelling as it is commercially attractive.

With a fully fitted Carlton store, two high-performing gelato carts, and proven demand from both retail and corporate clients, this is a turnkey food brand offering immediate operation and clear upside.

Built for Social Media
• Signature lemon sorbet served in a whole lemon — highly Instagrammable
• Strong organic presence across Instagram, TikTok, and short-form video
• 6,000+ Instagram followers
• Featured in Good Food Australia, What’s On Melbourne and Sitchu Magazine
• Multiple viral videos driving organic demand

Multiple Revenue Streams
• Retail sales from the Carlton store
• Pop-ups at high-traffic locations - Melbourne Central, Chadstone, Highpoint, St Kilda
• Corporate catering and private events
• Repeat bookings from professional event planners
• Wholesale enquiries received, with packaging and branding already developed

Product Offering
• Currently producing 5 artisan sorbet flavours:
o Lemon, Orange, Strawberry, Mango, Coconut & Olive Oil
• Significant scope to expand flavours, introduce seasonal releases, or add complementary offerings (coffee, drinks, gelato) from the registered kitchen

Growth Opportunity
The business is currently under-traded due to family commitments, creating immediate upside:
• Increase store trading hours (currently c30 hours/week)
• Expand cart trading beyond limited annual days
• Secure recurring pop-up locations
• Launch wholesale distribution using existing packaging
• Scale online sales and social collaborations

Operations & Assets
• No formal qualifications required
• Full recipes, systems, and 2-week handover support included
• Sale includes:
o Fully fitted Carlton store with registered kitchen
o Sorbet equipment
o Two branded gelato carts
o 2019 LDV V80 high-top van
o Social media accounts, website, Google & Apple listings
o Wholesale packaging designs and supplier contacts

Financial Snapshot
• Current Revenue: c$100,000 per quarter
• Current Net Profit: c$60,000 per quarter

High profit margins with strong event and pop-up contribution.

Reason for Sale
Owners are starting a family and cannot...