Absolute Cravings Cafe - Townsville

Description

Absolute Cravings Café is a well-established hospitality business located at the entrance to the Palmetum Botanical Gardens in Annandale, Townsville. Positioned within Tumbetin Lodge, the café operates in a tranquil, tropical setting that attracts a steady flow of locals, tourists, families, fitness enthusiasts, and garden visitors.Operating for 12 years, the business has developed a strong reputation and is primarily run by an experienced team, offering an attractive semi-managed or investment-style opportunity. The current owner is involved only approximately five hours per week, focusing on administration, stock ordering, and payroll, while staff manage daily operations.The café offers seating for approximately 100 customers across indoor dining and a covered outdoor veranda, with a pet-friendly environment that enhances its broad appeal. It has become a popular destination for breakfast, brunch, and coffee within a scenic garden setting.The menu is simple, consistent, and efficient to operate, featuring items such as gourmet toasties, all-day breakfast options, fresh salads, smoothies, cold-pressed juices, and milkshakes. Signature dishes contribute to strong repeat trade, while catering services provide additional revenue streams.Currently trading Tuesday to Sunday from 8:00am to 2:00pm, the business presents clear opportunities for growth through extended trading hours, events, functions, and expanded catering services.The business benefits from affordable rent, a strong online presence, and over 14,000 social media followers, supporting ongoing customer engagement and brand awareness.The operation delivers strong net profitability while being predominantly staff-run, with potential for increased earnings under a full-time owner-operator model.Key Highlights• Established brand operating for 12 years• Prime location at Palmetum Botanical Gardens, Annandale• Fully staffed and predominantly employee-run operation• Owner involvement limited to approximately 5 hours per week• Strong profitability with consistent trade• Seating for approximately 100 diners• Indoor and covered outdoor dining areas• Pet-friendly café with loyal customer base• Affordable rental structure• Strong social media presence with 14,000+ followers• Simple and efficient menu structure• Established catering income and expansion potential• Short trading hours with significant growth upsideAsking Price: $199,000 (negotiable) + stock estimated at $5,000