Walkamin General Store and Service Station - Business + Free
Purchased in March 2023 and extensively renovated before reopening in July 2024, this is a very rare opportunity to secure a fully upgraded business and freehold in a prime Tablelands location. With minimal competition, strong community support, low overheads and huge potential to scale, all the hard work has been done - simply step in and start profiting.
Property and Location:
+ The only store and fuel in town - no local competition, loyal customers and a great reputation.
+ Extensively updated concrete block building on 1,005m2 of freehold land.
+ Undeveloped portion of property available to extend business.
+ Fully renovated interior with meticulously restored polished concrete floors.
+ Modern, clean, and low-maintenance premises.
+ Fully fenced rear yard with double gate and pedestrian gate.
+ New septic system and toilet facilities.
+ Council maintained single front garden bed on asphalt forecourt.
+ Premium location on the busy Kennedy Highway, just 10 minutes to Mareeba, 15 to Atherton, and around 90 to Cairns - ideal for travellers, truckies, tradies, and locals.
+ Walkamin is a growing rural community with a vibrant atmosphere and a pleasant tropical climate, offering warm summers and mild winters.
Business Overview:
+ Easy-to-run independent business with low overheads in a growing area.
+ Operates 5.5 days a week - 7.30am to 5.30pm weekdays, 8am to 1pm Saturdays.
+ Branding and signage including a price board, portable a-frames, flags and staff aprons.
+ Security screens throughout and CCTV system.
+ Established Facebook page with over 850 likes and 1,000+ followers.
+ 4.9-star rating on Google reviews.
+ Huge potential to scale up, especially through food sales, extended trading hours, outdoor seating, food delivery and 24 hour fuel.
Upgraded Fuel Systems:
+ Fuel system upgraded in 2024, just over 12 months old.
+ All Tanks, vent lines and suction lines integrity tested in 2024.
+ New 12,000L above-ground diesel tank.
+ Existing 5,000L unleaded tank Integrity tested and flushed prior to filling.
+ New, non-branded bowser.
+ All new vent and suction lines.
+ All new electrical work.
+ Bowser service and calibration completed annually.
+ A second 5,000L underground tank is not currently in use.
+ Fuel system fully compliant with current safety regulations.
+ Bowser integrated Software system included.
+ Potential to install self-service 24-hour fuel system for ongoing passive income.
Shop and Kitchen:
+ Impressive selection of local and regional products delivered to site.
+ Fully air-conditioned, with a brand new air-curtain installed on the front sliding door.
+ Supaswap LPG and ice on site.
+ Modern Point of Sale and EFTPOS systems included.
+ Certified commercial kitchen recently passed council inspection.
+ Kitchen has grease trap, rangehood, fryer, griddle, convection oven, and more.
+ Popular grab-and-go menu with minimal preparation time required.
+ Current casual staff fully trained and willing to stay on.
+ Opportunity to introduce outdoor seating and expand menu.
+ Part of a Buyers Group to ensure prices remain as low as possible.
+ Great reputation with loyal customers.
Financial Snapshot:
+ Rates approximately $3,500 per year.
+ Owner works part-time (Monday to Wednesday) with support of casual team of six staff.
+ Equipment included in sale approximately $55,000.
+ Stock at value approximately $46,000 to $52,000.
+ Please contact agent for detailed confidential figures.
Make this property yours today - contact Megan Dale on 0489 248 842.
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