About the Business

Imagine owning the only café in a Coles-anchored centre where up to 12,000+ shoppers pour through every week - and you’re the one serving their daily coffee. With low rent, a long lease locked in, and a modern fit-out ready to go, this is a rare chance to step into a business that’s perfectly positioned but massively under-utilised.

Right now it’s run under management, which means the upside for a switched-on owner-operator is huge. Tighter controls on wages and COGS, plus new neighbours - a gym at the back and a real estate office at the front - give you multiple levers to instantly lift sales. There’s no expensive franchise fees, no competition inside the centre, and nothing to spend on the fit-out.

If you’ve been looking for a café with strong bones and unlimited growth potential, this is it.

Lease Details
Term: 5 years (1 June 2024 - 31 May 2029)

Rent: $36,400 + GST p.a. ($700 + GST per week)

Increases: 3.5% annually (fixed)

Option: 5 years to 2034

Security: 3 months’ rent + outgoings + levy (+GST) as bank guarantee

Premises Details
Approx. 40-50 sqm café space plus dedicated storeroom (included in lease)

Layout: Open-plan service counter with seating for 20-25 patrons, mix of tables, chairs, high bench and stools

Fit-out: Modern and well-presented, including commercial refrigeration, cooking equipment, POS, display units, and café furniture

Condition: All plant and equipment in good working order, relatively new and well maintained

Positioning: Directly adjacent to Coles, Liquorland and other specialty retailers

Visibility: High exposure to supermarket traffic, car park entry, and new tenants (gym and real estate office)

Competition: Only café in the centre, no direct internal competitors

Staff Details
Current Structure: Operated under management with casual staff

Staffing Requirements: Designed to run with 1-2 people on shift

Roles:

Barista / front of house

All-rounder for food prep, service, and cleaning

Hours: Daytime only - approx. 43.5 hours per week (Mon-Sat)

Owner-Operator Model:

One working owner can replace management overhead

Add one casual barista or all-rounder during peak hours

Opening Hours
Monday to Friday: 7:30am to 3:00pm

Saturday: 8:00am to 2:00pm

Sunday: Closed

Public Holidays: Closed

Annual Closures: 2 weeks at Christmas / New Year and 1 week at Easter

Opportunity
No online presence - blank canvas
Right now there’s zero digital footprint. No Insta, no TikTok, no local Google push. For a switched-on operator, this is the easiest lever to pull - low effort, high return.

Lazy, rude management - customer churn
Current manager is disengaged and it shows. Reviews, repeat trade, and upsells are all being left on the table. Step in with energy, good service, and systems, and you’ll instantly lift sales and loyalty.

Own the foot traffic
8,000-12,000 people every week funnel through Coles. Capture just 2-3% and you’re looking at $16k-$24k in weekly sales.

Run it lean, not bloated
Wages and COGS are way over benchmark. Switch to an owner-operator model and bring them back in line to see profits flip from negative to positive.

Upside from new neighbours
A gym at the rear and a real estate office at the front are about to open. That’s two fresh streams of daily customers, primed for coffee and grab-and-go.