Summary
Rare opportunity to acquire Melbourne’s best meeting room and market research facility. 40% net profit.Operating for 30 years. Fully equipped, professionally staffed, and ready for seamless transfer.
Location Details
South Melbourne facility offering excellent access for clients. Positioned near major arterials and transport, it attracts strong repeat business due to its convenience and proximity to the CBD. Secure lease provides long‑term stability.
Potential
• Purpose built infrastructure with recent AV and recording upgrades — nothing more to spend • . Large, diverse client base with strong repeat demand
• Niche market with extremely low competition
• Opportunity to expand into UX testing, sensory testing, or additional locations
• Exceptional location close to CBD, arterial roads and transport
• Ready made business with documented systems
• Ideal for entrepreneurs, strategic buyers or owner operators seeking predictable revenue
Skills
A successful buyer will benefit from capability in:
Commercial Skills
• Understanding P&L, margins and forecasting
• Ability to manage client relationships
Operational Skills
• Facility management
• Scheduling and project coordination
• Oversight of AV/tech=simple recordings - press the record button ->then finalise recordings->send to client
People Leadership
• Managing staff and maintaining service standards
• Delegation and workflow oversight
Marketing & Growth Capability
Hours
Bookings typically Monday to Thursday 4:30pm–10pm. Enquiries are handled during standard business hours via phone/email.
Lease
Secure 5 x 5 x 5 lease with an option to purchase the freehold. Business seller is also the landlord.
Employees
3 trained casual employees who manage their availability and shifts through dedicated scheduling software.
Reason for Sale
Retirement
About the Business
A rare opportunity to acquire a professionally equipped qualitative research and meeting room facility in South Melbourne. No specialist market research knowledge is required — the business operates purpose‑built rooms with integrated AV recording and streaming so clients can run sessions seamlessly and use the recordings for reports and presentations.
The sale includes approximately $100,000 in one‑way mirrors, AV recording systems, streaming technology and purpose‑built room fit‑outs, plus dedicated client hosting spaces.
The business provides:
• Purpose‑built rooms for qualitative research
• Client hosting and hospitality
• AV recording and live streaming
• Project coordination and support
Client Base
Serving a diverse and stable portfolio:
• Market research agencies
• Advertising and brand agencies
• Government departments
• Corporate teams
• Universities
• Independent consultants
• International clients
Strong repeat usage reflects the facility’s reliability, hospitality and technical capability.
Key Strengths
• Long‑standing reputation for reliability
• Premium purpose‑built facility
• Strong repeat business and predictable revenue
• Documented operations and trained staff
• Multiple revenue streams
• Low owner dependency
• Strategic South Melbourne location
Investment Highlights
• Predictable cashflow from recurring clients
• Transferable business model with clear systems
• Low capital expenditure — facility already established
• Growth pathways through online meetings, partnerships and extended hours
• Recognised and trusted Australia‑wide
Ideal for operators seeking a stable, scalable service‑based business with strong foundations and clear future potential.
Contact us now to find out more.
History
For close to 30 years, we have delivered a premium, purpose built qualitative research experience backed by seamless AV, professional hosting and consistent performance. Its diverse repeat client base and documented systems make the business simple to operate and ready for transfer.
Interested in owning a specialised, high‑margin venue with strong demand and minimal competition?
Contact us now for confidential details, financials, and a private walkthrough.
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