Melbourne Refrigerated Distribution - Hospitality Sector

Profitable refrigerated food distribution business servicing Melbourne's hospitality industry. Two-vehicle operation with 80+ regular clients including restaurants, hotels, and catering companies.

Business Overview:
This business was established 10 years ago and has grown into a well-regarded supplier to Melbourne's vibrant food scene. The business purchases specialty dairy, produce, and gourmet ingredients from wholesale markets and distributes to hospitality clients across Melbourne metro.

Fleet:
- 2022 Isuzu NPR 65-190 refrigerated truck (approximately 85,000km) - primary delivery vehicle
- 2020 Fuso Canter 515 refrigerated van (approximately 120,000km) - second route/overflow

Client Base:
- 80+ regular accounts including restaurants, cafes, hotels, and caterers
- Top 10 clients represent approximately 40% of revenue (good diversification)
- Average client relationship: 4.5 years
- Client retention rate: 92% year-on-year

Financial Performance:
- Weekly gross revenue: $7,500
- Cost of goods: approximately $2,600/week
- Employee wages (1 full-time driver): approximately $1,200/week
- Fuel (2 vehicles): approximately $480/week
- Insurance: approximately $250/week
- Vehicle maintenance: approximately $220/week
- Cold storage: approximately $350/week
- Net profit to owner: approximately $2,400/week
- Annual net: approximately $125,000

Note: The owner currently works in the business as the primary driver. If you replaced the owner with a second employee, net profit would reduce but you would have a semi-passive operation.

Growth Potential:
- Add weekend deliveries (currently Mon-Fri only)
- Expand into Southeast Melbourne suburbs (currently underserviced)
- Online ordering system to reduce phone order processing time
- Specialty dietary products (vegan, gluten-free) are in growing demand

Reason for Sale: Partnership dissolution - one partner is buying out the other's share. Clean financials, no disputes affecting the business.

Training: 4-week comprehensive handover. Market buying procedures, client introductions, food safety compliance.