Summary
With the current owners retiring, this is an excellent opportunity to acquire a unique Queensland’s first automated fresh-flower vending businesses.
Location Details
UpTown(CBD),QueensPlaza(CBD),Buranda Village
See for details: http://www.ruscus.com.au/
Potential
This business operates three modern flower vending machines positioned in high-foot-traffic areas, generating consistent revenue with minimal staffing requirements. With established branding, strong sales history, low overheads, and remote monitoring capability, the business provides an attractive opportunity for owner-operators, florists, or entrepreneurs seeking a turnkey business ready for immediate operation with scalable growth potential.
Skills
• No staffing required – fully automated and remotely managed
• Operates 24/7, capturing late-night and early-morning sales
• Refrigerated environment extends flower freshness and reduces spoilage
• Live sales and stock tracking helps optimise supply and reduce waste
• Minimal space requirement – approx. 2m² with low site rental costs
• Easy to relocate if a higher-performing location becomes available
• Reduces the need for delivery services
• Machine's monitor serves as a 24/7 advertisement display
Lease
Low fixed overheads – total placement of 3 vending machines $2,310/month incl. GST
Reason for Sale
The current owners is retiring
About the Business
Business Assets
• Established brand Cute Things and Blooms
• 3 automated flower vending machines placed in prime Brisbane CBD Locations
• Domain name and online shop/website: https://www.cutethingsandblooms.com.au
• Business phone
This business was first to introduce automated fresh flower vending machines in South East Queensland, creating a unique market position and strong brand recognition:
• First-mover on the market in SE Queensland
• Unique automated florist concept with 24/7 sales capability
• Low labour requirements
• Minimal operating complexity
• Strong profit margin
• Premium Brisbane retail locations
• Highly scalable, strong potential for expansion model
Locations
• UpTown (Brisbane CBD) – 24/7 access
Deployed Jul 2025 – 10 refrigerated lockers
From 1 Jul 2025 to 14 Mar 2026 flowers sold: 1,184; revenue: $86,917
• Queens Plaza (Brisbane CBD) – accessible during shopping centre hours
Deployed Nov 2025 – 9 refrigerated & humidity-controlled lockers
• Buranda Village (Woolloongabba) – accessible during shopping centre hours
Deployed Nov 2025 – 10 refrigerated lockers
Operations
• One daily flower reload on ordinary days
• Two or more reloads during high-demand events such as:
o Valentine’s Day
o Graduation ceremonies
• Remote monitoring and control over the Internet
o Sales
o Inventory
o Temperature
o Dynamic pricing capability
Significant Growth Potential - opportunities to increase revenue
1. Optimise Machine Placement
The Queens Plaza machine currently operates only during centre hours.
Relocating it to a 24/7 high-traffic location nearby e.g. routes from Central Station could significantly increase sales.
2. Add Additional Machines
The concept is highly scalable, with potential expansion into: hospitals, transport hubs, shopping centres and airport
3. Advertising Revenue
The vending machines include high-resolution screens capable of displaying video or image advertising, creating potential additional income streams.
4. Promote
Customers for Buranda Village (Woolloongabba) vending machine mostly are visitors of Princess Alexandra Hospital. Advertising within the hospital can increase number of purchases from the vending machine.
After-sale Technical Support & Warranty
The machines are supported by established international manufacturers.
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