Summary
An outstanding opportunity to acquire a well-established boutique chocolate and coffee shop in Blackburn, which was established in 2007 and has a strong local reputation and loyal customer base.
Revenue
$275,000 pa
Location Details
Busy road in local shopping strip, with free street parking for customers.
Potential
Plenty of scope to grow. Can expand menu options, hours of operation, and corporate sales.
Skills
Simple to operate, involves customer service, chocolate packing and presentation, coffee making, and has an easy food menu that does not require cooking or baking. Training provided in transition, with the backing and support of the Franchise Group. A perfect family business or owner-operator venture.
Hours
Flexible hours can be set by new owner - current hours are 8:30am to 4:30pm weekdays and 9:00am to 2:00pm weekends.
Lease
Leased on good terms, with options to renew.
Employees
To be determined by new owner; currently has a mix of family members and casual employees.
Reason for Sale
Retirement
About the Business
An outstanding opportunity to acquire a well-established boutique chocolate and coffee shop in Blackburn. Established in 2007, this 'chocolate cafe' is a local institution with a strong reputation, and a loyal and friendly customer base.
Specialising in a variety of Victorian-made, high-quality European-style chocolates, and beautiful gift boxes and hampers. The cafe offers coffees and renowned specialty chocolate drinks and milkshakes, complemented by an easy food menu, (that requires no cooking or baking), with scope to extend the menu. Great community atmosphere, with seating for 50+ patrons; 32 inside, and 24 in the leafy outdoor courtyard.
This business is simple to operate, which makes it a perfect family business or first-time owner-operator venture, with predictable seasonal peaks (e.g. Christmas, Easter, Mother's Day). Backed by the support and systems of the Franchise Group, it enjoys an average weekly turnover of approximately $5,500, with scope to grow.
Inspection will impress – a truly turnkey opportunity.
History
Successfully operating in the same location for over 18 years, with an interior updated in last two years, and a well-established customer base and repeat corporate orders at Christmas.
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