131 Cafe, Food & Beverage businesses for sale in South Melbourne VIC 3205
San Churro: Keysborough
Keysborough, VIC 3173 28.2 km away
Cash/Equity required: $180,000
Investment: From $300K
Business Type: New Franchise
Muffin Break: Parkmore
Keysborough, VIC 3173 28.2 km away
Cash/Equity required: $120,000
Investment: From $200K
Business Type: New Franchise
Jamaica Blue: Mountain High
Bayswater, VIC 3153 28.6 km away
Cash/Equity required: $180,000
Investment: From $300K
Business Type: New Franchise
Degani Bakery Cafe: Thornhill Park
Rockbank, VIC 3335 29.3 km away
Cash/Equity required: $240,000
Investment: From $400K
Business Type: New Franchise
Ferguson Plarre: Rockbank
Rockbank, VIC 3335 29.3 km away
Cash/Equity required: $180,000
Investment: From $300K
Business Type: New Franchise
Liv Eat: Dandenong
Dandenong, VIC 3175 29.9 km away
Cash/Equity required: $120,000
Investment: From $200K
Business Type: New Franchise
San Churro: Craigieburn
Craigieburn, VIC 3064 29.9 km away
Cash/Equity required: $180,000
Investment: From $300K
Business Type: New Franchise
Jamaica Blue: Craigieburn Central
Craigieburn, VIC 3064 29.9 km away
Cash/Equity required: $180,000
Investment: From $300K
Business Type: New Franchise
Noodle Box: Craigieburn
Craigieburn, VIC 3064 29.9 km away
Cash/Equity required: $120,000
Investment: From $200K
Business Type: New Franchise
Jamaica Blue: Pacific Werribee
Werribee, VIC 3030 30.2 km away
Cash/Equity required: $180,000
Investment: From $300K
Business Type: New Franchise
Noodle Box: Werribee
Werribee, VIC 3030 30.2 km away
Cash/Equity required: $120,000
Investment: From $200K
Business Type: New Franchise
Ferguson Plarre: Boronia
Boronia, VIC 3155 30.6 km away
Cash/Equity required: $180,000
Investment: From $300K
Business Type: New Franchise
Bubba Pizza: Boronia
Boronia, VIC 3155 30.6 km away
Cash/Equity required: $30,000
Investment: From $50K
Business Type: Franchise Resale
Jamaica Blue: Croydon Central
Croydon, VIC 3136 30.7 km away
Cash/Equity required: $180,000
Investment: From $300K
Business Type: New Franchise
Noodle Box: Croydon
Croydon, VIC 3136 30.7 km away
Cash/Equity required: $120,000
Investment: From $200K
Business Type: New Franchise
Bubba Pizza: Croydon
Croydon, VIC 3136 30.7 km away
Cash/Equity required: $30,000
Investment: From $50K
Business Type: Franchise Resale
Noodle Box: Mernda
Mernda, VIC 3754 30.8 km away
Cash/Equity required: $120,000
Investment: From $200K
Business Type: New Franchise
Ferguson Plarre: Mountain Gate
Ferntree Gully, VIC 3156 30.9 km away
Cash/Equity required: $180,000
Investment: From $300K
Business Type: Franchise Resale
Noodle Box: Patterson Lakes
Patterson Lakes, VIC 3197 32.6 km away
Cash/Equity required: $120,000
Investment: From $200K
Business Type: New Franchise
San Churro: Chirnside Park
Chirnside Park, VIC 3116 35.1 km away
Cash/Equity required: $180,000
Investment: From $300K
Business Type: New Franchise
Noodle Box: Noodle Box Melton
Melton, VIC 3337 37.5 km away
Cash/Equity required: $120,000
Investment: From $200K
Business Type: New Franchise
Banjo's Bakery: Narre Warren
Narre Warren, VIC 3805 39.3 km away
Cash/Equity required: $180,000
Investment: From $300K
Business Type: New Franchise
Degani Bakery Cafe: Lilydale
Lilydale, VIC 3140 39.6 km away
Cash/Equity required: $180,000
Investment: From $300K
Business Type: New Franchise
Muffin Break: Lilydale Village
Lilydale, VIC 3140 39.6 km away
Cash/Equity required: $120,000
Investment: From $200K
Business Type: New Franchise
Jamaica Blue: Sunbury Square
Sunbury, VIC 3429 40.4 km away
Cash/Equity required: $180,000
Investment: From $300K
Business Type: New Franchise
Noodle Box: Sunbury
Sunbury, VIC 3429 40.4 km away
Cash/Equity required: $120,000
Investment: From $200K
Business Type: New Franchise
San Churro: Frankston
Frankston, VIC 3199 41.1 km away
Cash/Equity required: $180,000
Investment: From $300K
Business Type: New Franchise
Muffin Break: Bayside
Frankston, VIC 3199 41.1 km away
Cash/Equity required: $120,000
Investment: From $200K
Business Type: New Franchise
Gloria Jean's: Karingal Hub
Frankston, VIC 3199 41.1 km away
Cash/Equity required: $300,000
Investment: From $500K
Business Type: Franchise Resale
Muffin Break: Fountain Gate
Narre Warren South, VIC 3805 41.4 km away
Cash/Equity required: $30,000
Investment: From $50K
Business Type: Franchise Resale
Jamaica Blue: Casey Central
Narre Warren South, VIC 3805 41.4 km away
Cash/Equity required: $180,000
Investment: From $300K
Business Type: New Franchise
Liv Eat: Narre Warren
Narre Warren South, VIC 3805 41.4 km away
Cash/Equity required: $120,000
Investment: From $200K
Business Type: New Franchise
Kebab Nation: Narre Warren South
Narre Warren South, VIC 3805 41.4 km away
Cash/Equity required: $180,000
Investment: From $300K
Business Type: New Franchise
Noodle Box: Melton
Melton West, VIC 3337 43.4 km away
Cash/Equity required: $120,000
Investment: From $200K
Business Type: New Franchise
Bubba Pizza: Langwarrin
Langwarrin, VIC 3910 43.8 km away
Cash/Equity required: $30,000
Investment: From $50K
Business Type: Franchise Resale
Noodle Box: Berwick
Berwick, VIC 3806 44.0 km away
Cash/Equity required: $120,000
Investment: From $200K
Business Type: New Franchise
Why consider a business for sale in South Melbourne?
South Melbourne is a major commercial and retail hub located 2km south of Melbourne's CBD, known for the historic South Melbourne Market and significant office developments. The area has seen steady population growth driven by high-density residential development and urban renewal projects.
South Melbourne 3205 local area insights
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FAQs Frequently Asked Questions
The best franchise for you is one that aligns with your personal values, culture, skills, and working style. Success in franchising isn't just about choosing the most popular or profitable brand — it's about finding the right fit. The most successful franchisees typically choose a business that matches their culture, values and workstyle.
To help you make an informed choice, take the Hattch Compatibility Assessment. It’s a quick and effective tool that matches you with franchises based on your unique profile — providing a compatibility score for each brand. This helps you narrow your options and focus on franchises where you're most likely to succeed.
Buying a franchise is typically funded by combining your savings with property equity you have, and financing the balance through a lender.
In addition to your savings and equity, banks can lend against the future cash flows of the business. This typically can be approximately 50% of the total investment required. Each one of our listings has a calculator for you to see if you can afford that franchise or business for sale.
Building a strong business plan is a crucial step when buying a franchise or business for sale. It helps you clarify your goals, secure finance, and map out how the business will operate and grow.
A typical business plan should include:
- Executive Summary – A snapshot of your business and goals
- Business Description – What the business does and its market position
- Products/Services – What you’re offering and how it meets customer needs
- Market Analysis – Target market, competition, and growth opportunities
- Operations Plan – Daily operations, staffing, suppliers, and systems
- Marketing Strategy – How you’ll attract and retain customers
- Financial Forecasts – Budgets, cash flow projections, and funding needs
A well-prepared business plan also strengthens your case when applying for finance through banks or finance brokers.
Financing a franchise or business for sale can be achieved through a variety of options, including bank loans, franchisor-provided finance, personal loans, home equity loans, or rolling over retirement funds. Many buyers also work with franchise finance brokers who can help identify the most suitable lending solutions and streamline the application process. Lenders will generally assess your credit profile, business plan, available security, and the reputation of the franchise or business you’re purchasing.
Before buying a franchise or business for sale in Australia, it's essential to seek legal advice from a lawyer who specialises in franchising and is familiar with the Franchising Code of Conduct. This code is a mandatory industry regulation overseen by the ACCC and outlines the rights and responsibilities of both franchisors and franchisees.
A qualified franchise lawyer can help you:
- Review the Franchise Disclosure Document and Franchise Agreement
- Identify any unfair contract terms or risks
- Ensure you understand your obligations and exit options
- Clarify any ongoing fees, marketing contributions, and renewal terms
