Summary
A fully fitted, operational gelato, coffee and confectionery store located in Gateway Plaza, Leopold one of the Bellarine Peninsula's busiest shopping centres. Ready to trade from day one.
Location Details
8/621-659 Bellarine Hwy, Leopold
Gateway Plaza Leopold services the growing Bellarine Peninsula region. The area benefits from strong family demographics, consistent shopping centre foot traffic, nearby retirement and lifestyle village population (estimated 1,500–2,500 residents)
Potential
Strong repeat local trade with genuine growth potential through evening trading, menu expansion, catering, and online delivery channels. American and international sweets offer a proven point of difference with strong social media appeal.
Gateway Plaza draws consistent foot traffic 7 days a week from families and the broader Bellarine community. Untapped evening trade, catering, and local marketing represent clear upside for a motivated owner-operator. Inspections welcome - contact to arrange.
Skills
Basic hospitality or Retail service experience
Strong customer service skills with focus on repeat customer engagement
Coffee or barista experience advantageous
Content creation and online marketing skills advantageous
Suitable for first-time business owners, couples, or families
Hours
Operating 7 days a week, 9:00am–5:00pm
With option for extended late-night trading.
Lease
Currently operating under a 5-year lease.
5 months Rental Bond will be required upfront.
Employees
Staffed by approx. 2 FTE (owner-operator + casual support)
Reason for Sale
Owner pursuing other business opportunities and unable to commit full-time to operations
About the Business
This is a fully set-up gelato, coffee & dessert business offering immediate trading capability with minimal setup required. The established fit-out and flexible operating model make it an attractive opportunity for both owner-operators and investors.
There is clear scope to increase revenue through extended trading hours, expansion of the menu, and further development of takeaway and online channels.
Customer Base:
Local families, repeat community customers, with further opportunities to engage local clubs and community groups.
Key Features:
Fully fitted, ready-to-trade WIWO setup
Equipment on Hire (options to upgrade or change)
Strong visual presentation and customer experience focus
Combination of gelato, coffee & dessert offering under one roof
Flexible operating model suited to couples, families, or part-time operators
Strong potential for social media and local marketing growth
Opportunity to scale through expanded product range and digital sales
History
Operated by an experienced business owner with a strong background in retail and customer-focused operations, reflected in the systems and overall business setup.
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