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Outstanding Value | Established Aquatic Business Including $120,000 Stock
Summary
Ready-to-run Brisbane dog adventure walking business with recurring clients, established routes, strong growth potential and a fully equipped van. Ideal for a dog lover seeking income from day one.
Revenue
$93,700 pa
Rent
$0 pa
Expenses
$33,500 pa
Net Profit
$60,206 pa
Location Details
Mobile business operating across nine established pick-up routes throughout Brisbane. Services are organised by area for efficient travel and scheduling. No commercial premises or rent required.
Potential
Clear opportunities to grow beyond the current owner-operated model. Existing clients have requested additional walking days, and five additional weekly bookings would represent approximately $9,600 in annual gross revenue. Established routes could support a second walker. Boarding is limited to two dogs by the owner's available space, offering room to expand. Pricing remains competitive and paid advertising has been minimal. The website and @thebarkvan social presence are established. No franchise royalties or territory restrictions.
Skills
No formal qualifications are required. The ideal buyer will be confident handling groups of friendly dogs, comfortable driving a van and able to make sound decisions around dog behaviour and safety. Good organisation, communication, scheduling and basic administration skills are important. Full route training, operating guidance and client introductions are included, with optional ongoing support available after the transition.
Hours
Monday to Friday, approximately 35 owner hours per week, including walks, driving and administration.
Lease
No lease or commercial premises required. The business is mobile, with administration managed from home.
Employees
Currently owner-operated with no employees required. A previous walker has successfully assisted with services, and clients are comfortable with an additional walker. This provides a pathway to add staff or contractors as the business grows.
Reason for Sale
The owner is relocating to Spain at the end of 2026. The sale is entirely due to relocation and is not related to the performance of the business. The Bark Van continues to operate normally and profitably. The owner is committed to finding the right person and will provide training, route handover and client introductions to support a smooth transition.
About the Business
The Bark Van is a profitable, independent Brisbane dog adventure walking business with recurring clients, established pick-up routes and a distinctive, professionally developed brand.
The core service is group adventure walks for friendly dogs. Door-to-door pick-up and drop-off are included, with approximately one hour of park time. Casual dog boarding is also offered to existing clients.
Business highlights:
• FY25/26 actual revenue of $93,705
• Approximately $60,206 actual net profit before tax
• Approximately $65,592 normalised net profit before tax, excluding a one-off vehicle repair
• Current annualised revenue run rate of approximately $108,000
• Indicative FY26/27 revenue forecast of $120,000
• 54 active dogs and 44 regularly scheduled clients
• 75% of clients have been with the business for 12+ months
• Nine established pick-up routes
• Approximately 35 owner hours per week, Monday to Friday
• No lease, commercial rent, royalties or franchise restrictions
Financial information is based on tax-return revenue and MYOB-recorded operating expenses. Normalised profit excludes $5,386 in one-off vehicle repairs. The current run rate and forecast are indicative.
The sale includes:
• 2014 Hyundai iLoad with dog-transport fit-out
• Business name and complete brand identity
• Website and domain
• Instagram and Facebook presence @thebarkvan, including existing content
• Business phone number
• Established routes, calendar and operating procedures
• Dog-walking and safety equipment
• Client database, handover and introductions, subject to privacy requirements
• Training and transition support
For someone who dreams of working with dogs, this is an opportunity to step into an established business with recurring income from day one. It can remain owner-operated or grow through an additional walker, expanded boarding, increased marketing and broader service capacity.
Optional ongoing design, branding and promotional support can also be arranged after the handover.
History
The Bark Van launched in June 2024 after the owner's previous delivery work revealed how much he enjoyed meeting and working around dogs. What began as a new Brisbane service quickly developed into an established route-based operation, growing largely through referrals, strong client relationships and its distinctive brand. Today the business services 54 active dogs across nine pick-up routes, with 75% of clients retained for more than 12 months and an active social-media presence.
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