Summary
The Smelly Cheesecake Top Ryde for sale! $285K negotiable. Franchise café with 50 outdoor seats, cheesecakes, coffee & bagels. 6-year lease remaining.
Location Details
Devlin Street Top Ryde
Located at Top Ryde City, this dessert and café business features 50 outdoor seats, attracting shoppers, families and locals for cheesecakes, coffee, bagels and sweet treats.
About the Opportunity
The Smelly Cheesecake – Top Ryde | $285,000 Negotiable
An exciting opportunity to acquire The Smelly Cheesecake at Top Ryde, a dessert and café franchise featuring approximately 50 outdoor seats. Ideal for an owner-operator, hospitality entrepreneur or existing café owner looking to expand.
Location & Customer Appeal
Located within the Top Ryde City shopping precinct, the business offers a welcoming outdoor café environment where customers can enjoy cheesecakes, cakes, coffee, bagels and sweet treats.
The café appeals to shoppers, families, couples, local residents and dessert lovers, with opportunities to attract customers throughout the day, from morning coffee and bagels to afternoon treats and celebration orders.
Key Business Details
Asking Price: $285,000 negotiable
Business Model: Franchise
Seating: Approximately 50 outdoor seats
Products: Cheesecakes, cakes, coffee, bagels and sweet treats
Lease Remaining: Approximately 6 years
Rent: $8,526 per month ($102,312 annually)
Royalties: 3% of net sales
Marketing Fees: 1% of net sales
Growth Opportunities
There is potential to grow the business through local marketing, social media promotions, seasonal campaigns, celebration cake orders and customer loyalty initiatives, subject to franchise requirements. The outdoor seating provides an inviting setting to encourage repeat visits and build customer relationships.
Franchise & Training
The business operates under a franchise model with applicable brand and operational requirements. Prospective buyers should confirm franchise transfer conditions, training and handover support, agreement terms and renewal options with the franchisor.
Ideal Buyer
This opportunity may suit an owner-operator, existing café owner or entrepreneur looking to enter the hospitality and dessert sector. Customer service, organisation, staff management and sound business skills will be valuable.
Reason for Sale
The owner has purchased another café and wishes to focus on their next business opportunity.
Enquire today to explore this dessert and café franchise opportunity.
Marketing support
Marketing Opportunities
Local promotions targeting nearby residents and shoppers.
Social media campaigns showcasing cheesecakes, cakes, coffee, bagels and café offerings.
Seasonal promotions around Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, Christmas and other key occasions.
Celebration cake marketing for birthdays and special events.
Customer loyalty initiatives to encourage repeat coffee and dessert purchases.
Promotions designed to encourage customers to enjoy the outdoor café seating.
The marketing contribution is 1% of net sales.
Training provided
A structured handover and training may be available to help the new owner transition smoothly into the business. Training may cover daily café operations, customer service, coffee preparation, product handling, stock management, ordering, staff coordination and franchise procedures. Ongoing support is subject to the franchisor's terms.
Skills
Strong customer service, communication and organisation skills are essential. Experience in hospitality, coffee preparation, staff management, stock control and day-to-day café operations is beneficial. A positive attitude, attention to detail and passion for delivering great customer experiences will help drive success. Previous business ownership experience is an advantage but not essential.
Length of Agreement
Franchise agreement term and renewal options available upon enquiry, subject to confirmation with the franchisor. There is 5 years left on this one, with an option to re sign
Year Business Established
2023
Year Franchising Commenced
2026
Site locations
1
History
The Smelly Cheesecake has been operating as a franchise brand in Australia since 2021, building a network of dessert and café outlets. The concept combines cheesecakes, cakes, coffee, bagels and café-style dining, offering customers a destination for everyday treats and special occasions.
The Top Ryde location was registered in 2023 and features an outdoor café with approximately 50 seats. This opportunity allows a new owner to take over an existing franchise business and build on its location, product offering and customer experience.
Awards
Finalst northern distrcit local awards
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