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Summary
Very exciting opportunity for The Cheesecake Shop to enter Menai in the Sutherland Shire.
About the Opportunity
Own a Piece of a Local Icon. The Cheesecake Shop, Menai
Imagine owning a business where customers walk in smiling before they've even tasted anything. That's the everyday reality at The Cheesecake Shop, one of Australia's most loved and recognised dessert brands, and now, a rare opportunity is opening right here in Menai.
Why Menai?
Menai is a thriving, tightly-knit community in the Sutherland Shire. It has strong local foot traffic, loyal repeat customers, and a location that's become a go-to for birthdays, celebrations, and "just because" treats. This isn't a startup guessing game, it's an established store with an existing customer base, proven systems, and brand recognition already built in.
Why The Cheesecake Shop?
• National brand power — decades of reputation, no need to build awareness from scratch
• Proven business model — established recipes, supply chains, and operating systems that take the guesswork out of running your store
• Full training and support — from day one through ongoing operations, marketing, and product development
• Simple, repeatable operations — no complex kitchen skills required; the systems are designed to be run efficiently by owner-operators and staff
• Emotionally-driven product — people don't just buy cheesecake, they buy celebrations, comfort, and treats. That means strong, consistent demand year-round
What ownership looks like
As the owner, you're not just buying a shop, you're stepping into a community fixture with an existing customer flow, brand trust, and a support network behind you (head office, marketing, and fellow franchisees) so you're never building this alone.
Who this suits
This opportunity is ideal for someone who wants:
• A hands-on, people-facing business
• The backing of a well-known, trusted brand
• A community-based business with strong repeat custom
• A lifestyle-friendly retail operation
Training provided
As a two time winner of the FCA Franchisor of the Year award, you can be sure The Cheesecake Shop's training programme is one of the best.The Cheesecake Shop provides a 3 week full time training course at our dedicated training facility in Sydney. During the course we teach you how to make Australia's yummiest deserts and how to operate the Cheesecake Shop franchise system. A further two weeks of part time in-store training assists new franchisees to settle into the rhythm of their new business
Skills
Our cakes are made from easy to follow recipes. You don’t need to be a baker or have any trade qualifications, its so straightforward any one can learn to bake our fabulous range of cheesecakes, tortes and mudcakes.
Year Business Established
1991
Year Franchising Commenced
1993
Site locations
246
History
The Cheesecake Shop was founded by brothers Warwick and Robert Konopacki in 1991. From humble beginnings in the back blocks of Sydney’s inner western suburb of Rozelle, the brothers Konopacki baked delicious cakes fashioned from’ Mamuska’, their Polish mother’s, traditional recipes. Robert had entrepreneurial flair and experience in food while Warwick, a clinical psychologist by trade, documented recipes and procedures. In 1993 the first of over 240 franchised stores opened in Baulkham Hills.
Awards
Winner of the Franchise Council of Australia's 2020 Established Franchisor of the Year award
- Recognized by FRANdata, an independent entity, as its very first 5 star rated food franchise
- Holder of preferred franchise status with the ANZ Bank
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