While Longreach is considered the heart of Outback Queensland - this opportunity is the heart of Longreach.
Have you ever thought of escaping the hustle and bustle of the city and moving to a place where relationships are nurtured. For families, it offers a rural setting with quality educational and recreational opportunities. Community events and areas that are world-class visitor experiences that embrace the history of the region.
This business has a great model that has adapted over time contributing to the next owner having the best opportunity to make their mark of success in servicing the varied needs of the store's customers and the tourism industry of Longreach.
Currently overseen by a team of employees that have been hand-picked and trained, while the owners enjoy their retirement on the Gold Coast, Rob & Leanne are truly excited to transfer this opportunity to the next generation. They are open to assist with an onsite transition period and guiding you into your new lifestyle and business or sharing with you how they manage it in retirement from a distance with the great team. Stock level is generally held around circa $250k
Through droughts, floods and boom times this business has stood tall in the centre of Longreach servicing the locals and the tourist trade. With only a few owners in its whole history, each owner has become an important part of the town and outback community.
This is not just a successful business but a local institution! You may even like to have the opportunity to purchase the freehold, just ask.
Having begun as a newsagency the shop is now a true regional department store. While news, stationery and Lotto make up a portion of sales the diversification has seen homewares, gifts, and souvenirs become departments of strength for the business. Add Toys and Hobbies on top of that with one of the most complete LEGO stock lists to be found. Sponsoring an annual Lego competition further enhances its place in the local's hearts. Official LEGO stockist is only afforded to major retailers and very few small businesses. Barkers iconic status sees this shop as the centre of Lego for regional Qld.
The timing could not be more perfect. With tourist numbers strong as Australians have fallen in love with their own outback country and international tourists are keen for their taste of outback Australia. Local tourism bookings in 2024 are solid and reinforce this market resilience.
Licenced retailer for:
LEGO
Lotto
Golden Casket
Phone Cards
Office Choice Office Supplies
Newspower
