140 Cafe, Food & Beverage businesses for sale in South Melbourne VIC 3205
San Churro: South Melbourne
Cash/Equity required: $180,000
Investment: From $300K
Business Type: New Franchise
Milky Lane: Melbourne
Melbourne, VIC 3000 1.6 km away
Cash/Equity required: $300,000
Investment: From $500K
Business Type: New Franchise
Liv Eat: Melbourne CBD
Melbourne, VIC 3000 1.6 km away
Cash/Equity required: $300,000
Investment: From $500K
Business Type: New Franchise
San Churro: Port Melbourne
Port Melbourne, VIC 3207 3.1 km away
Cash/Equity required: $180,000
Investment: From $300K
Business Type: New Franchise
Ferguson Plarre: Port Melbourne
Port Melbourne, VIC 3207 3.1 km away
Cash/Equity required: $30,000
Investment: From $50K
Business Type: Franchise Resale
San Churro: Richmond
Richmond, VIC 3121 4.6 km away
Cash/Equity required: $180,000
Investment: From $300K
Business Type: New Franchise
Acai Brothers: Prahran
Prahran, VIC 3181 4.8 km away
Cash/Equity required: $15,000
Investment: From $25K
Business Type: Franchise Resale
San Churro: Armadale
Armadale, VIC 3143 6.5 km away
Cash/Equity required: $180,000
Investment: From $300K
Business Type: New Franchise
Ferguson Plarre: Hawthorn
Hawthorn, VIC 3122 6.9 km away
Cash/Equity required: $60,000
Investment: From $100K
Business Type: Franchise Resale
San Churro: Hawthorn
Hawthorn, VIC 3122 6.9 km away
Cash/Equity required: $180,000
Investment: From $300K
Business Type: New Franchise
San Churro: Malvern
Malvern, VIC 3144 7.9 km away
Cash/Equity required: $180,000
Investment: From $300K
Business Type: New Franchise
San Churro: Moonee Ponds
Moonee Ponds, VIC 3039 8.8 km away
Cash/Equity required: $180,000
Investment: From $300K
Business Type: New Franchise
Muffin Break: Moonee Ponds
Moonee Ponds, VIC 3039 8.8 km away
Cash/Equity required: $120,000
Investment: From $200K
Business Type: New Franchise
Jamaica Blue: Highpoint
Maribyrnong, VIC 3032 9.7 km away
Cash/Equity required: $180,000
Investment: From $300K
Business Type: New Franchise
Noodle Box: Thornbury
Thornbury, VIC 3071 10.0 km away
Cash/Equity required: $120,000
Investment: From $200K
Business Type: New Franchise
Jamaica Blue: John Fawkner Hospital
Coburg, VIC 3058 10.5 km away
Cash/Equity required: $180,000
Investment: From $300K
Business Type: New Franchise
Ferguson Plarre: Tooronga Village
Glen Iris, VIC 3146 10.7 km away
Cash/Equity required: $180,000
Investment: From $300K
Business Type: New Franchise
Jamaica Blue: Essendon DFO
Essendon, VIC 3040 10.8 km away
Cash/Equity required: $180,000
Investment: From $300K
Business Type: New Franchise
San Churro: Camberwell
Camberwell, VIC 3124 11.1 km away
Cash/Equity required: $180,000
Investment: From $300K
Business Type: New Franchise
Muffin Break: Central West
Braybrook, VIC 3019 11.2 km away
Cash/Equity required: $120,000
Investment: From $200K
Business Type: New Franchise
Degani Bakery Cafe: Braybrook
Braybrook, VIC 3019 11.2 km away
Cash/Equity required: $180,000
Investment: From $300K
Business Type: New Franchise
San Churro: Malvern East
Malvern East, VIC 3145 11.3 km away
Cash/Equity required: $180,000
Investment: From $300K
Business Type: New Franchise
San Churro: Preston
Preston, VIC 3072 11.9 km away
Cash/Equity required: $180,000
Investment: From $300K
Business Type: New Franchise
Ferguson Plarre: Northland
Preston, VIC 3072 11.9 km away
Cash/Equity required: $180,000
Investment: From $300K
Business Type: New Franchise
Liv Eat: Altona North
Altona North, VIC 3025 11.9 km away
Cash/Equity required: $120,000
Investment: From $200K
Business Type: New Franchise
Milky Lane: Altona
Altona North, VIC 3025 11.9 km away
Cash/Equity required: $60,000
Investment: From $100K
Business Type: New Franchise
Noodle Box: Ashburton
Ashburton, VIC 3147 11.9 km away
Cash/Equity required: $120,000
Investment: From $200K
Business Type: New Franchise
Degani Bakery Cafe: Sunshine
Sunshine, VIC 3020 12.8 km away
Cash/Equity required: $240,000
Investment: From $400K
Business Type: New Franchise
Jamaica Blue: Sunshine Marketplace
Sunshine, VIC 3020 12.8 km away
Cash/Equity required: $180,000
Investment: From $300K
Business Type: New Franchise
Degani Bakery Cafe: Heidelberg
Heidelberg, VIC 3084 14.5 km away
Cash/Equity required: $180,000
Investment: From $300K
Business Type: New Franchise
Degani Bakery Cafe: Oakleigh
Oakleigh, VIC 3166 15.1 km away
Cash/Equity required: $240,000
Investment: From $400K
Business Type: New Franchise
San Churro: Oakleigh
Oakleigh, VIC 3166 15.1 km away
Cash/Equity required: $180,000
Investment: From $300K
Business Type: New Franchise
Noodle Box: Glenroy
Glenroy, VIC 3046 15.5 km away
Cash/Equity required: $120,000
Investment: From $200K
Business Type: New Franchise
San Churro: Box Hill
Box Hill, VIC 3128 15.9 km away
Cash/Equity required: $180,000
Investment: From $300K
Business Type: New Franchise
Ferguson Plarre: Keilor Park
Keilor Park, VIC 3042 16.6 km away
Cash/Equity required: $30,000
Investment: From $50K
Business Type: Franchise Resale
Liv Eat: Doncaster
Doncaster, VIC 3108 16.6 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
