Delivery Companies for sale in Australia

From 17 August 2026, the federal order covers certain employee-like contractors using digital platforms mainly for immediate food, drink, alcohol or grocery delivery. Check worker coverage, pay, records, insurance, expense and information requirements before valuing the model.

Award coverage depends on the employer's industry and the employee's complete duties. A transport award may cover local delivery work, but retail, nursery or another industry award can apply where picking, packing and delivery form one broader role.

Map what is carried and where. Alcohol, food, pharmaceuticals, waste and dangerous goods can require licences, temperature controls, training or age verification. Check vehicle records, failed compliance checks and whether approvals attach to the operator or current entity.

Review change-of-control, territory, commissions, service levels, data rights, exclusivity, pricing and termination for every platform and major merchant. Obtain required consent and verify claimed order volumes against platform statements, bank deposits, refunds and chargebacks.

Confirm ownership and transfer rights for dispatch software, apps, domains, customer integrations, driver devices and mapping data. Test uptime, cybersecurity, support costs and exportability, and identify any custom system controlled solely by the seller or an external developer.

Calculate revenue and cost per completed stop by zone, vehicle and customer, including driver time, waiting, fuel, tolls, redelivery and refunds. Stress-test peak staffing, low-density routes, platform commissions and the full cost of replacing owner driving.