TAKEAWAYS / CAFES / RESTAURANTS / EATERIES / BAKERIES

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PRICE

• EATERY/TAKEAWAY: Walk in / walk out. Very attractive, near new operation located in upmarket shopping centre close to CBD. Cost approx $160,000 to fit out. This business specialises in fresh, healthy alternatives to run of the mill deep fry takeaway. Seating for 12 - 15, approx. T/O $200,000 p.a. and growing. Well known branding. Owner works 2 days per week, plus 3 casuals for balance of the week. WELL WORTH INSPECTION - A BARGIN!

• SLICE/CHOCOLATE/CAKE SHOP: Long established, iconic slice shop in ideal location in desirable suburban shopping village. Specialises in selling delicious slices, specialty chocolates, muffins and lollies. Huge potential to expand business into Hamper and Gift range. Currently operates only 5 1/2 days per week. Minimal staff costs. Excellent plant and equipment. Very cheap rent. New owner does not have to be a chef or pastry cook.

• COFFEE/LUNCH BAR: Fabulous operation located in waterside area of Honeysuckle precinct, surrounded by high quality restaurants in this very vibrant centre. The cafe enjoys excellent patronage from locals, tourists and surrounding office workers. This business is currently run at arms length and would improve if operated by an owner operator. Trades 6 days per week 7am to 4pm. Closed Saturdays but should trade 7 days. T/O $8000 approx per week. Seats up to 70 inside and out. Outstanding plant and equipment in A1 condition. A MUST TO INSPECT!

• PIZZERIA/CAFE: Well known eatery trading for over 30 years with loyal following. Has indoor/outdoor seating in prime city location. Close to huge residential redevelopment. Full commercial kitchen. Long secure lease and very reasonable rent. Currently only opens 6 nights per week. A REAL CASH COW !!

• PATISSERIE/COFFEE SHOP: Spacious newly renovated shop in busy main road location in the heart of the Coalfields. Fantastic array of plant, equipment, refrigerated display counters, cool rooms, etc. Trades 5 1/2 days per week, approx T/O $10,000 pw. Good lease and low rent. Excellent value- selling way below replacement cost.

• CAFE/BAKERY: Long established and very popular Newcastle eatery. Located in inner Newcastle area on main road position. High exposure to 1000's of passers by per day. Both indoor and outdoor alfresco dining plus huge takeaway trade. Fully equipped bakery at rear of shop. Cafe operates 5 1/2 day per week. Owner advises T/O of $11,000 - $12,000 per week.

• BAR/RESTAURANT: This multi-award winning bar/restaurant has an idyllic beachside location. Superb inspection - very spacious outdoor/indoor dining and bar areas that seats 160. Easy 1 bar operation with multiple drinking areas,includes as new coolroom with Glycol beer system (8 beers on tap) plus fantastic commercial kitchen with walkin coolroom/freezer room. PERFECT SEACHANGE OPPORTUNITY.

• FREEHOLD CAFE: Rare opportunity to be your own landlord. Prime location in busy legal/professional precinct plus growing population with nearby major apartment developments nearing completion. The premises are approx 100m sq in area together with wide street frontage. Includes full commercial kitchen with coolroom plus heaps of storage area and owner's private carpark. Here is a chance to control your own destiny without the threat of hungry landlords destroying your dream.

• HEALTHY EATERY: Well known brand in the Newcastle area. Specialising in fresh, healthy product. Located in food court at major shopping centre. Enjoys huge foot traffic at its doorstop. T/O 15K + per week. Long lease in place. Owner works 4 days per week with support from long term staff. An excellent return would be made for a working couple. Beautiful shop fit and A1 plants and equipment installed. NOT A CENT TO SPEND.

FOOD SERVICES

LOCATION

PRICE

• FRUIT & VEG: Long established retail business with excellent reputation located in high growth area. Well equipped with two walk-in cool rooms. Attractive air-conditioned shop area. No real competition in the immediate area. Very reasonable rent. New lease available. A must to inspect.

• BUTCHER SHOP: Ideal position in expanding seaside location. Little competition. Approx T/O $1,150,000 per annum and growing. Also has full aprroval as meat processing plant (ie. smallgoods licence). Large well presented premises including loading bay, 2 coolrooms, freezer room, smokers, pickler, 2 refridgerated vans and a host of quality eqipment and display benches, etc. This long established butchery is currently run by staff and an astute owner-operator should make a fortune!

• FRUIT & VEG: Long established business in a growth area showing excellent returns on the outlay. No early morning visits to Newcastle Markets as orders are faxed to the markets the day before and delivered fresh the next morning. Latest POS system, computers and tills installed. Huge shop fully air conditioned and coolrooms x 3. Wholesale represents about 30% of turn over. Late model Toyota Hi Ace van and forklift. Turn over $1.5 mil per year. Large loyal local following. Resonable rent, new 3 x 3 year lease. Currently run by owner husband and wife plus 2 casuals as required. A MUST TO INSPECT.

• SPEECH PATHOLOGY: Long established and highly respected clinics, virtually run at arms length. Excellent income with diverse clientele base and secure government contract work. Includes good quality resource and assessment material. A unique opportunity.

• NEWSPAPER DELIVERY RUN: Secure business in growth area. Servicing homes, shops, industry & Government institutions 3 to 4 hours per day. Vehicle negotiable, no competition. HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER RARELY FOUND.

• LICENCED POST OFFICE: Fantastic set-up in densley populated Newcastle suburb with captive clientele. You can't go wrong here!

• NEWSAGENCY/POST OFFICE: Long established business in well located suburb with very loyal mixed age client base. Set in a village shopping strip 5kms from the CBD. Surrounded by other quality businesses this agency is a real destination store for the local population. It has a small home delivery run that is currently done by staff (about 80 papers per day) a new owner may want to do this 1 hour run himself. An excellent business for a working couple, turn over $850,000 PA plus.

• NEWSAGENCY: No Deliveries! Established 5 years and has already been re-fitted due to expansion into adjoining premises. Located on the western side of Lake Macquarie this thriving business is surrounded be quality retailers and secured by a long user friendly lease. Soft gambling commissions around $100,000 pa- this is a beauty!

• NEWSAGENCY: An agency with loads of potential located in busy office and residential precinct. The new NSW Government Court House Buildings will be situated 100 metres from this business providing a dramatic increase in turnover from day 1 of construction. The agency opperates 5 1/2 days per week and turns over $16500 per week plus Lotto commission. The business is fully computerised and home & business paper deliveries are done by staff. A new 5 x 5 year lease is available.

• NEWSAGENCY/POST OFFICE: An excellent business located in popular shopping centre with national super market chain store as anchor tenant next door ensuring constant flow of pedestrian traffic past your door. These combinations of a newsagency and post office are very secure, almost recession proof and extremely sought after. With a combined weekly turnover including lotto of $32,000 this operation is well worth inspection.

• NEWSAGENCY: Centrally located in busy commercial hub this agency, in a bustling shopping centre, would provide an excellent income for a working couple. No home deliveries. Lotto T/O of $1.6mil p.a. supported by growing shop sales. Small easy to run store with great exposure. GENTLEMENS HOURS.... HARD TO BEAT.

• NEWSAGENCY: Very busy agency located in popular suburban shopping centre. No home deliveries involved. Open 8.30am to 5.30pm Mon to Fri, shorter hours weekends. T/O Lotto 1.8mil per year. Shop Sales of $600,000+ P.A. Owner works limited hours due to ill health. Latest P.O.S. with current upgrades. A must to inspect!

• NEWSAGENCY/POST OFFICE: Located in huge growth area, this thriving agency represents great value. Modern shopfit, no opposition. Approx T/O of $1.1 mil p.a. plus Lotto. Set in busy village shopping centre, no home deliveries. A MUST TO INSPECT!

• NEWSAGENCY / T.A.B: Long established agency with 2 stores involved 450m apart connected by computer for ease of operation. Same owners for 30 years wishing to retire. Annual T/O of $2.5 mil plus. Large population increase with the opening of new apartment blocks nearby. Small home and office delivery run done by staff. Both stores are equipped with latest newsagency software in their computer systems. This business would be a winner for a family or partnership. Can be run with minimal staff.

• NEWSAGENCY: One of the best in the region located in prestige suburb. New shop fit. Late model car for home deliveries done by staff. Latest security systems, fully computerized POS systems. Turnover $2.5 mil per year including Lotto. This agency can be run on minimal staffing arrangements. Extremely low rent considering high turnover. Long secure lease. Showing outstanding Net profit to owner operator. STRONGLY RECOMMENDED!

• NEWSAGENCY: This operation has to be the premier agency in the shire. Located in the leading shopping centre of the area it features a new shop fit, membership of the Nextra buying group - which offers remarkable discounts to improve the bottom line. Lotto sales of approx $1.3 mil p.a. home deliveries done by staff. Huge passing foot traffic everyday. Enormous growth area. A MUST TO INSPECT.

AUTO, MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL

RETAIL AND SPECIALITY SHOPS

• DRY CLEANERS: Long established business in very popular shopping centre. This operation enjoys huge support from loyal clientele. Only one of its kind in this growing area. A1 plant and equipment. Long lease in place. Can be run easily by working couple. Owner retiring. URGENT SALE - OWNER WILL NEGOTIATE!

• TROPHIES: Long established business (40 years) providing trophies to a huge range of sporting and corporate clients throughout the Newcastle & Hunter region. Excellent workshop for easy to assemble trophies (usually a bolt & nut) along with the latest computerised engraving machinery. Large attractive showroom. Many trophies designs come in all ready assembled. Plenty of customer parking. Business closes for 1 month at Christmas. 5 day per week operation plus 2 hours on some Saturdays in busy times. Full training is available. Would suit working couple. RARE OPPOTUNITY!

• TOBACCONIST/GIFT SHOP: An amazing cash flow business that must be inspected to be appreciated. Listed below, please consider some of the details and advantages of this fantastic set-up:

Approx T/O $1,207,000 p.a.

Approx net profit $130,000 p.a. to working owner

Huge cash flow

No wastage

No tedious daily set-up chores

No preperation

No cleaning

All stock delivered

Great buying power and back-up support

Highly developed computorised point of sale system

Not a labour intensive business.... mostly an easy one person operation

Excellent security system

Lease allows versitile usage.... eg. sales of tabacco, giftware, cards, chocolates, jewellery, etc.

URGENT SALE

CLEANING BUSINESSES

MANUFACTURING / INDUSTRIAL / BUILDING

• ANNEX/AWNING INSTALLATIONS: This is a building service-based business that deals with aluminum annexes/awnings for caravan and house extensions (also does carports, home patio awnings, protective roofs over vans, glassed and screened areas). The business also specialises in relocation of vans and annexes. Established over 25 years with huge clientele base. Includes excellent truck, custom made trailer & heaps of quality tools and equipment. An unique easy run set-up with amzing potential to expand. Ideal for handyman/builder to add to his existing workload. Owner retiring due to sickness and will train.

• GUTTER PROTECTION: Long established and well respected business with excellent client and referral base. Can be one person operation. Work from home. Includes excellent commercial vehicle and quality eqipment. Has exclusive distribution rights to top of the line Gutter Protection System.

• LAWN MOWING RUN: Includes 2 vehicles, ride on mower plus trailer and a host of equipment for you to start immediately. This business is not a franchise. The run includes some police station and Telstra work as well as domestic and corporate clientele. An excellent income for a sinlge operator can be expected.

• ASSET PROTECTION: The business model commenced in the USA in 1988 and become the worldwide leader in spray-on protective coatings providing premium polyurethane systems in the following: "Pick-up Truck", transportation & commercial vehicles, Industrial flooring, underground mining, chemical & waste containment, tank linings, construction, marine & industrial applications, water features, theme parks & landscaping equipment. Benefits provided include: abrasion, impact & slip resistance, chemical & corrosion protection, waterproofing, noise reduction & potable water certified. This business is highly profitable and full report and inspection are available by contacting Rick Dimecola

• ALUMINIUM FABRICATION: Well established manufacturermof shopfronts, glass curtain walls, commercial windows, etc. This company has an excellent reputation with large commercial builders, architects and engineers. Computerised quoting systems, large premises, new lease available. Currently has over $500,000 in forward orders. Well worth inspection.

• HIRE: This is a fantastic opportunity to acquire a business that not only generates excellent profits, but can be run at arm's length or as an owner operator. As the agent for a national company with a high profile the local operator is expected to market the Newcastle, Hunter Valley & The Central Coast areas. Sales to date are impressive and there is scope to do much more. Full financial reports are available to interested purchasers and the incoming buyer will be given extensive tuition and training a a national and local level. This is a rare opportunity and highly recommended.

• GUTTER PROTECTION: Long established and well respected business with excellent client and referral base. Can be one person operation. Work from home. Includes excellent commercial vehicle and quality eqipment. Has exclusive distribution rights to top of the line Gutter Protection System.

• LAWN MOWING RUN: Includes 2 vehicles, ride on mower plus trailer and a host of equipment for you to start immediately. This business is not a franchise. The run includes some police station and Telstra work as well as domestic and corporate clientele. An excellent income for a sinlge operator can be expected.

• BUTCHER SHOP: Ideal position in expanding seaside location. Little competition. Approx T/O $1,150,000 per annum and growing. Also has full aprroval as meat processing plant (ie. smallgoods licence). Large well presented premises including loading bay, 2 coolrooms, freezer room, smokers, pickler, 2 refridgerated vans and a host of quality eqipment and display benches, etc. This long established butchery is currently run by staff and an astute owner-operator should make a fortune!

• DRY CLEANERS: Long established business in very popular shopping centre. This operation enjoys huge support from loyal clientele. Only one of its kind in this growing area. A1 plant and equipment. Long lease in place. Can be run easily by working couple. Owner retiring. URGENT SALE - OWNER WILL NEGOTIATE!

• ALUMINIUM FABRICATION: Well established manufacturermof shopfronts, glass curtain walls, commercial windows, etc. This company has an excellent reputation with large commercial builders, architects and engineers. Computerised quoting systems, large premises, new lease available. Currently has over $500,000 in forward orders. Well worth inspection.

• ADVENTURE BOATING: This unique and very successful adrenaline rush Thundaraft is supported by a growing tourist and local market. A custom built 12 seater vessel and trailer is included in sale. Business operates from a berth at Nelson Bay Marina. Rides include a 45 minute adrenaline wave jumping run 4 or 5 times a day and a 90 minute extreme whale watching tour during the winter season. Vessel carries a 2C survey certificate.

• TROPHIES: Long established business (40 years) providing trophies to a huge range of sporting and corporate clients throughout the Newcastle & Hunter region. Excellent workshop for easy to assemble trophies (usually a bolt & nut) along with the latest computerised engraving machinery. Large attractive showroom. Many trophies designs come in all ready assembled. Plenty of customer parking. Business closes for 1 month at Christmas. 5 day per week operation plus 2 hours on some Saturdays in busy times. Full training is available. Would suit working couple. RARE OPPOTUNITY!

• TOBACCONIST/GIFT SHOP: An amazing cash flow Biz that must be inspected to be appreciated. Listed below, please consider some of the details and advantages of this fantastic set-up:

Approx T/O $1,207,000 p.a.

Approx net profit $130,000 p.ap to working owner

Huge cash flow

No wastage

No tedious daily set-up shores

No preperation

No cleaning

All stock delivered

Great buying power and back-up support

Highly developed computorised point of sale system

Not a labour intensive business.... mostly an easy one person operation

Excellent security system

Lease allows versitile usage.... eg. sales of tabacco, giftware, cards, chocolates, jewellery, etc.

URGENT SALE