Summary
Loved South Freo bulk wholefoods & low-waste store with loyal locals, steady sales and healthy margins. Easy to run with great staff and systems, plus real growth potential. $119K + stock at cost.
Revenue
$550,000 pa
Rent
$35,000 pa
Location Details
Prime stand alone location with great visibility, easy parking and steady foot traffic. Close to complementary shops, the store benefits from regular passing trade and loyal locals, while flexible hours allow you to capture peak shopping times.
Potential
The Storehouse Fremantle has strong foundations and plenty of room to grow. A new owner could build online sales, introduce refill subscriptions, supply local cafés and accommodation, or extend opening hours to capture commuters and after-work shoppers. Expanding higher-margin lines like household refills, gift packs and specialty pantry items, plus running workshops or community events would deepen local engagement. With a loyal customer base and a trusted brand, the store is ready for fresh energy and new ideas.
Skills
This business suits someone who enjoys working with people and creating a welcoming space. Retail, hospitality or small business experience is helpful, along with good customer service, organisation and basic admin skills. An interest in sustainability is a bonus, and confidence with social media can support growth. The Storehouse already runs smoothly with clear systems and an experienced team, so a new owner can learn as they go while the business continues running steadily.
Hours
Open Mon–Sat 9am–5pm and Sun 11am–5pm, with flexibility to extend hours if desired.
Lease
Currently on a rolling lease. Landlord is renegotiating terms, offering a chance to secure a fresh lease.
Employees
Supported by a small, friendly team of 3–5 staff (incl. owner). They handle customer service, stocking and daily tasks and are cross-trained across all areas. Wages average about $2K per week. Low turnover and clear systems support smooth handover.
Reason for Sale
After more than eight years of growing The Storehouse Fremantle, the owners are ready to step back and focus on other personal and professional commitments. The store remains strong, well loved and is running smoothly, but it hasn’t had the time and marketing attention it deserves. This creates a lovely opportunity for a new owner to bring fresh energy, nurture the community connections, and build on the solid foundations already in place.
About the Business
Storehouse Fremantle is a much loved, long standing bulk wholefood and low waste store in the vibrant, close knit community of South Fremantle. Run by its original owners for more than eight years, the store has earned a strong local following for high quality organic wholefoods, a simple and welcoming aesthetic, and genuinely warm customer service that keeps people coming back.
The store offers a wide range of pantry staples—from dried fruits and nuts to baking ingredients, cereals, spices, and specialty items—along with personal care products and household cleaning essentials available in bulk and refill formats. Customers can bring their own containers or use the options provided in store, making it easy to shop sustainably. This flexible “buy just what you need” approach helps people reduce waste while still enjoying great value, quality, and convenience.
Over the years, Storehouse Fremantle has built a loyal customer base and a recognisable local brand. With minimal direct competition in the immediate area and a location close to complementary retailers and supermarkets, the store benefits from steady foot traffic and strong word of mouth support within the sustainability minded South Fremantle community.
Behind the scenes, the business runs smoothly thanks to well established systems and a long serving team who know the store inside out. Staff are cross trained and capable of managing day to day operations independently, giving a new owner plenty of flexibility—from being hands on to taking a more supervisory role. Reliable supplier relationships and simple operational processes help ensure a smooth transition for incoming ownership.
The business generates an average turnover of more than $550,000 per year (around $10,000–$11K per week) with a consistent 46% gross margin. Key operating costs include rent of approximately $35K per annum plus around $3K in outgoings, and wages of approximately $2K per week plus superannuation (1.5 FTE). Stock on hand typically ranges between $30,000–$40,000 at cost.
Asking Price: $119,000 plus stock at cost.
Storehouse Fremantle is now offered for sale so a new owner can take the reins of a well loved local business with solid performance and genuine room for growth. With the owners shifting focus to other professional commitments, the store hasn’t had the time or marketing attention it deserves. A new owner with fresh energy, a bit of marketing know how, and consistent social media engagement will be well placed to build on strong foundations and continue growing this much appreciated community business.
History
Storehouse Fremantle has been a trusted part of the South Fremantle community for more than eight years, founded and operated by its original owners. Over time it has grown into a well-loved destination for bulk wholefoods and low-waste shopping, known for its welcoming atmosphere, quality products, and strong local relationships. Through consistent service and community support, the store has built a loyal customer base and a recognisable local brand.
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