Summary
After more than 20 years in FNQ, the owners are retiring and offering their Cairns bus charter and school run business for sale. The business operates two school runs alongside private charters.
Reason for Sale
Retirement
About the Business
After more than 20 years building a loyal client base across Far North Queensland, the owners are retiring and offering their Cairns bus charter and school run business for sale. The business operates two school runs alongside private charters, with experienced staff, established systems, and more work than it can currently take on. The vendors will provide a comprehensive handover to ensure a smooth transition for the new owner.
The husband and wife owners share approximately one full-time role between them. One works around 30 hours per week; the other works around 10 hours in the business plus three to five hours on administration. They are supported by two part-time employees working approximately 20 hours each per week, a casual working 10–15 hours and a contractor working 10–20 hours.
Scheduling and day-to-day operations are managed through dedicated online software, and the buyer can take over the existing subscription. Despite being established for more than 20 years, the business has no website or Facebook presence and generates its work entirely through word of mouth. With work already being turned away, there is substantial scope for a buyer who wants to increase capacity and actively market its charter services.
The sale includes five vehicles valued at approximately $400,000. The business nets nearly $300,000 per year, making this an appealing option for a buyer who wants to maintain its current scale and owner hours. Equally, an ambitious operator could pursue the demand the owners cannot currently accommodate.
* Owners retiring after more than 20 years
* Cairns based, servicing Far North Queensland
* Established since 2003
* Two school runs plus private charters
* Nearly $300,000 annual net profit
* Five vehicles included, valued at approximately $400,000
* Husband and wife owners share approximately one full-time workload
* Employees and a contractor in place
* Scheduling and operations managed through online software, with the subscription transferable to the buyer
* Work currently being turned away
* No website or Facebook presence, offering clear marketing opportunities
* Comprehensive vendor handover provided
This bus charter business is being sold for $587,000 WIWO (walk-in-walk-out). The price is negotiable; the vendors' commitment to the families, schools and clients they have served for over 20 years is not. They are looking for a buyer who will continue that same standard of care.
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