Internal Ref: H071025
Summary
Rare opportunity – well-established café & specialty tea business in Bulleen. Loyal customers, great location, strong growth potential. Owner motivated – all offers considered.
Rent
$1,803 pm
Location Details
Bulleen, VIC – Close to shopping center, surrounded by offices, with strong foot traffic and excellent visibility.
Potential
Rare opportunity to acquire a well-established café and specialty tea business in Bulleen. The business enjoys steady foot traffic from nearby offices and shopping centres, with a loyal customer base and strong local reputation. There is excellent potential to grow further through extended trading hours, online sales of teas and herbs, catering services, and social media marketing to attract new customers and boost revenue.
Skills
No special skills are required to run this café — just a basic understanding of coffee-making and a friendly, customer-focused attitude. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to enter the hospitality industry or manage their own small business. With its simple operations, supportive handover, and established customer base, you can step straight in and start earning from day one while enjoying a relaxed, community-focused environment.
Hours
6 days a week
Lease
Long, secure lease in place until end of 2032, offering stability and peace of mind.
Employees
Operated with just one employee, making it easy to manage and ideal for an owner-operator seeking a simple, low-overhead business with minimal staffing requirements and straightforward day-to-day operations.
Reason for Sale
The owner is selling due to retirement after successfully running the business for several years. They’re looking forward to enjoying a well-deserved break and spending more quality time with their grandchildren. This presents a wonderful opportunity for a new owner to take over a well-established, smoothly operating café and continue its success while the current owner transitions into retirement.
About the Business
Exceptional Opportunity – Established Café & Specialty Tea Business in Bulleen –
An outstanding opportunity to acquire a well-established café and specialty tea business located in the heart of Bulleen, surrounded by offices, shops, and consistent foot traffic. This unique and inviting business has been operating successfully for several years, earning a strong reputation for quality products, friendly service, and a relaxed atmosphere that keeps customers coming back.
The café offers a wide range of quality dry teas, herbal and chai blends, as well as popular Lipton tea products. In addition to its specialty teas, the business serves freshly prepared sandwiches, muffins, coffee, and light meals, all sourced from external suppliers. There is no cooking facility on-site, making it simple to operate without the need for commercial kitchen experience. The shop also retails a selection of herbs and spices, creating an additional revenue stream and a distinct niche in the local market.
The business is fully equipped and operational, featuring all necessary café equipment, a well-designed interior, and an efficient layout that allows for smooth daily operations. It currently operates six days a week, providing a healthy work-life balance for the owner while still leaving room to increase trading hours for added profitability.
There is substantial growth potential for an enthusiastic new owner. Opportunities include expanding into online tea and spice sales, introducing a catering service, extending trading hours, and enhancing social media marketing to attract new customers. Menu diversification through additional pre-prepared items could further boost turnover without requiring cooking on-site.
This business is ideal for an owner-operator or investor looking to take over a proven operation with a solid foundation and loyal clientele. No special skills are required — just basic coffee-making knowledge and a friendly attitude. Comprehensive handover and support can be provided to ensure a smooth transition.
With a long and secure lease in place until the end of 2032, the new owner will enjoy peace of mind and operational stability for years to come.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to step into a thriving, easy-to-run business with genuine potential for growth and long-term success.
History
This well-established café and specialty tea business has been serving the Bulleen community for over 10 years. During this time, it has built a loyal customer base, developed a strong reputation for quality teas, fresh sandwiches, muffins, and coffee, and created a trusted retail offering of herbs and spices. Its long-standing presence provides stability and an excellent foundation for growth and continued success under new ownership.
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