Summary
Growing Sunshine Coast home-brew retail business. $320K turnover, 47% GP, 32-hour week. $220K WIWO includes substantial stock, equipment and online store.
Revenue
$320,000 pa
Rent
$37,400 pa
Expenses
$55,000 pa
Net Profit
$95,000 pa
Potential
Strong potential to expand the existing business through the redevelopment of the current online store, which already generates regular orders. Further growth opportunities include broader digital marketing, packaged ingredients, recipe kits, local delivery, workshops and additional house-branded products. An enthusiastic owner could also extend trading hours or build stronger links with local brewing clubs and customers across the wider Sunshine Coast region.
Skills
The business suits an owner-operator with practical customer-service skills and an interest in home brewing, retail or small business. Brewing knowledge is helpful but not essential, as systems and supplier relationships are already established. The ideal purchaser will be comfortable advising customers, managing stock, using basic computer systems and continuing the current online-store redevelopment. Practical handover support can be discussed.
Hours
Open Tue–Fri 9am–4pm and Sat 9am–1pm. Closed Sun and Mon. Just 32 trading hours per week.
Lease
Lease terms are negotiable with the landlord, who is willing to discuss suitable arrangements with an approved buyer.
Employees
Currently owner-operated with no employees. This keeps staffing simple and gives a buyer flexibility to continue solo or add casual help as the business grows.
Reason for Sale
The owner is selling to reduce work commitments and focus on travel and family life. The business is trading well, growing steadily and is not being sold under financial pressure. After improving stock levels, systems and the online store, the owner believes it is the right time for a new operator to take the business forward.
About the Business
Established and growing specialty retail business supplying home-brewing, kegging, distilling and related equipment from the Sunshine Coast region.
The business has a loyal customer base, strong repeat trade and a reputation for practical advice and friendly service. It caters for beginners through to experienced brewers and distillers, with a broad range of ingredients, consumables, equipment and replacement parts.
Current turnover is approximately $300,000, with FY25/26 turnover expected to approach $325,000. Sales are currently around 17% ahead of the corresponding period last year, with a gross profit margin of approximately 47%.
The shop operates on a compact owner-operator schedule of only 32 trading hours per week: Tuesday to Friday 9am-4pm and Saturday 9am-1pm. It is closed Sunday and Monday, providing an attractive lifestyle balance while maintaining solid turnover.
The business is offered as a complete walk-in, walk-out sale. The asking price includes substantial saleable stock holdings, specialist brewing and packing equipment, cold-storage infrastructure, shelving, computer equipment and all operating fixtures and fittings. This allows a purchaser to take over and begin trading immediately without the need for a significant initial investment in inventory or equipment.
The existing online store is operational and currently receives regular orders. It is being redeveloped to improve usability, product presentation and future e-commerce capability, giving a new owner a practical platform for further growth.
Additional opportunities include expanded online sales, local delivery, packaged ingredients, recipe kits, workshops, house-branded products and stronger links with brewing clubs and customers across the wider region.
The business is currently owner-operated with no employees, keeping staffing simple and giving a purchaser flexibility to continue operating solo or add casual support as the business grows.
The current owner is selling to reduce work commitments and focus on travel and family life. The business is trading well, growing steadily and is not being sold under financial pressure.
Full FY25/26 accounts and further detailed information will be available to genuine prospective purchasers once completed.
Asking price: $220,000 WIWO.
History
Founded in late 2019, the business has grown into an established specialty retailer serving home brewers, kegging enthusiasts and distillers across the Sunshine Coast region. It has built a loyal repeat-customer base through practical advice, reliable service and a broad product range. Since taking over, the current owner has continued to strengthen stock levels, systems and the online store, positioning the business for its next stage of growth.
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