Business Code:
Owner relocating
Sale Reason
2014
Established
Canberra-13, Sydney-2
Parking
Under Management - 9 full timers
Employees
5 days - Monday to Friday: 7:30 am to 3:30 pm
Trading Hours
5 + 5 years lease commenced April 2022 - 3.5% annual increases, - 3 months bond
Lease
Well established food import and wholesale distribution business based in Canberra, ACT, servicing over 200 active customers including Korean, Chinese and other Asian restaurants, supermarkets and grocery stores.-The business supplies a wide range of products including processed foods, beverages, frozen and chilled goods, fresh vegetables, alcoholic beverages and general grocery items. With a strong and diversified customer base, the business benefits from consistent repeat wholesale orders.-The company operates a fully integrated cold-chain and logistics system, enabling efficient storage and delivery operations. In addition to its main Canberra facility, the business also operates an additional warehouse located in NSW Inner West, providing extended distribution capability and growth potential.-The company maintains its own independent website and ordering system.-This is a turnkey wholesale operation suitable for an existing distributor seeking expansion or an owner-operator looking to enter the Asian food supply market.Facilities & equipment -cold storage & infrastructure- 1 cool room – 1 freezer – 1 x 40ft freezer container – 3 x 20ft chiller containers -Vehicles & equipment – 2 forklifts, 1 HR truck, 1 x 4.5T truck, 7 delivery vans-Office equipment & website included
Features
Over 200 active B2B customers across ACT and surrounding regions- Established Asian restaurant and supermarket supply network- Fully integrated cold-chain logistics system-Canberra main warehouse + additional NSW Inner West warehouse-Significant fleet and delivery infrastructure- Growing proprietary brands with expanding market presence-Diversified product portfolio across dry, chilled, frozen and fresh categories- Strong recurring wholesale revenue model
Potential
Currently operating under a strong B2B wholesale distribution model, with opportunity to introduce a Costco-style bulk B2C sales model, subject to market demand.-Expansion into a combined retail & wholesale structure could significantly improve cash flow, margins and direct consumer accessibility.-Opportunity to expand and distribute the company's own private brands nationwide.-One brand (sesame oil, tteokbokki products, glass noodles, chili powder, etc.) commenced full-scale import and distribution in 2024 and is steadily gaining market recognition.-Strong potential for scalable national distribution leveraging existing logistics and cold-chain infrastructure.-Opportunity to secure exclusive product lines and strengthen private label margin structure.
Comments
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established and scalable Asian food import and wholesale distribution business with significant infrastructure and a strong market presence.- The business maintains appropriate insurance cost including workcover and motor vehicle insurance. Miscellaneous expenses primarily relate to fuel costs associated with the delivery fleet.- With over 200 active B2B customers, integrated cold-chain logistics, dual warehouse operations in ACT and NSW, and an established private brand portfolio, the business offers immediate operational capacity and long-term growth potential.- The existing wholesale platform provides stable recurring revenue, while future expansion into retail, bulk B2C sales, and nationwide private label distribution presents additional upside.
