Explore the opportunity to own a dynamic and rapidly growing craft brewery business located just north of Cairns.
The business has achieved remarkable success since its inception and is now ready to be taken to new heights by passionate and resourceful individuals.
- Strong Brand Presence: The label has become synonymous with high-end bars, restaurants, hotels, cruise ships, and more. The trademarked logo and trademarked brews are instantly recognisable symbols of the brand.
- Diverse Market Presence: The business has secured its position in high-demand locations such as 5-star hotels, upscale bars, and popular tourist destinations.
- Expansion Opportunities: Multiple growth avenues include expanding regional sales through local distributors, increasing tap room size and hours, establishing additional tap room outlets in strategic locations, enhancing the online shop, and pursuing export opportunities.
- Premises: The current premises, available on a 3+3-year lease, offer the potential for expansion. The business has the first right of refusal to rent additional space adjacent to the production area.
- Brewing Capacity: The business has scaled up its fermentation capacity with additional fermenters and has introduced kegging to tap into new markets.
- Distribution Network: The brewery supplies both the international and domestic terminals at Cairns airport and is in negotiations with BWS for stocking in their bottle shops.
- Well-Established Client Base: The brewery has built strong relationships with clients, resulting in consistent demand and growth.
- Awards and Recognition: The brewery has garnered recognition in regional and national beer competitions, showcasing the quality of its brews.
- Complete Ownership: All plant and equipment, intellectual property, recipes, logos, and the business name are included in the sale.
- Expert Transition: The head brewer/manager will be available for an agreed period to ensure a smooth transition and transfer of operational knowledge to new owners.
Financial Overview:
- Sales Growth: Demonstrated growth in annual sales, with a track record of approximately 28% increase in the past.
- Covid-19 Impact: While Covid-19 temporarily affected sales, the business has shown resilience and is on a recovery path with current sales between $150,000 to $180,000 per annum.
- Predicted Turnover: Growth projections indicate potential to exceed $300,000 annually with the ongoing expansion.
Growth Potential:
The brewery has experienced impressive growth since its establishment. However, to fully harness the potential opportunities in the market and continue the growth trajectory, additional resources, particularly in marketing, are needed.
Change in Ownership: One of the owners wishes to retire, while the other owner/manager has been offered a unique role overseas that they wish to pursue.
Included in Sale:
- Brewing equipment, including fermenters, bright tanks, kegging equipment, bottling machine, and more worth over $280,000
- Stock on hand and ingredients
- Recipes, logos, intellectual property, and artwork
- Established goodwill and business name
- Online shop and website
- Expert support from the current head brewer/manager during transition
Asking Price- $450,000 - (Plant & Equipment Install Value)
A detailed business profile showcasing the brewery's operations are available upon request.
