Summary
An opportunity to acquire a well-established, independently owned pet retail and grooming business with a strong exotic-pet focus, operating from a recently relocated, high-performing site.
Revenue
$35,000 pw
Rent
$3,500 pw
Expenses
$28,000 pw
Net Profit
$3,500 pw
Location Details
Sunshine Coast
Located adjacent to "the businest McDonalds and Woolworths in QLD" this store has grown rapidly in this new, fit for purpose building. The increased traffic flow has been fundamental to the growing success of this business with ample car parking.
Potential
Significant upside remains, with grooming demand growing organically and no formal marketing currently in place. The grooming division has not yet been actively promoted, presenting immediate revenue growth potential. The website is underutilised and offers strong SEO and e-commerce opportunities. Current growth has been achieved purely through relocation and exceptional customer service, indicating substantial untapped capacity for a motivated owner.
Skills
The business is suited to an owner-operator with a passion for animals and customer service. Experience in retail, pet care, or small business management is advantageous but not essential. Strong communication, team management, and basic financial skills are important. Grooming experience is beneficial but not required, as trained staff are in place. Full handover and training will be provided to ensure a smooth transition.
Hours
The business operates 7 days a week. The staff can operate the business day to day
Lease
Current lease is 4 + 3 + 3. Current option expires 1 March 2030
Employees
All staff are employed on a casual basis
Reason for Sale
The business is being offered as part of a planned ownership transition, following the successful relocation and consolidation of growth. The sale is not due to operational, financial, or performance issues. The current owners are beginning another business in a different field
About the Business
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, independently owned pet retail and grooming business with a strong focus on exotic animals, ethical care, and customer education. The business has recently completed a successful relocation and is now trading at an elevated, stabilised level, with measurable growth realised across both grooming and retail divisions.
The store is recognised as a destination for customers seeking specialist advice, quality products, and responsibly sourced exotic pets. This positioning has created a loyal and repeat customer base, reduced price sensitivity, and strong word-of-mouth referrals within the local community.
The business operates on a proven dual-income model, combining a well-stocked pet retail store with a fully operational grooming salon. The grooming division has experienced significant growth, currently tracking over 120% year-on-year, driven by repeat bookings, increased capacity, and improved visibility at the new location. Importantly, this growth has been achieved without formal marketing, highlighting strong organic demand and further upside potential.
Retail sales have also improved following the move, supported by better accessibility, increased foot traffic, and cross-selling from grooming clients. The product mix includes a broad range of pet supplies and specialist items tailored to exotic pet owners, contributing to strong gross margins and consistent repeat purchasing behaviour.
The business is fully staffed with trained team members across both retail and grooming, and operates with established systems and procedures in place. This allows flexibility for a new owner to be hands-on or take a more managed approach.
Financially, the business demonstrates solid performance with strong margins and a stable cost base. Current earnings reflect trading at the new location, providing confidence that performance is sustainable rather than projected.
This is a turnkey opportunity ideally suited to an owner-operator, pet enthusiast, or industry participant seeking an established business with immediate income and proven growth. With additional opportunities in digital marketing, SEO, and further promotion of grooming services, there remains clear potential to continue building on the strong foundation already in place.
The business is being offered as part of a planned transition following successful relocation and consolidation of growth, not due to any operational or financial issues.
History
The current owners purchased the business in June 2022 and has navigated through tough economic times, unstable rent conditions in a previous location and reimagined a pet haven for the Sunshine Coast. The business was formerly a pet and garden destination operating since 2011. The current customer database holds over 13000 customers.
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