Sydney Refrigerated Distribution - Wholesale to Retail

Substantial refrigerated distribution business operating across Greater Sydney, distributing frozen and chilled goods from wholesale suppliers to independent retail stores, convenience stores, and small supermarkets.

Business Scale:
This is a larger operation than a typical owner-driver run. With 3 vehicles, 2 employees, and 120+ retail accounts, it generates significant revenue and can be operated with the owner in a working-manager role rather than driving full-time.

Fleet:
- 2022 Isuzu FRR refrigerated truck (dual-temp, approximately 90,000km)
- 2021 Isuzu FRR refrigerated truck (dual-temp, approximately 130,000km)
- 2019 Hino 300 Series refrigerated truck (approximately 185,000km)
- All vehicles fitted with GPS tracking and temperature monitoring

Coverage:
- Greater Sydney from Northern Beaches to Sutherland Shire
- Western Sydney to Penrith/Blue Mountains
- 3 dedicated routes running simultaneously each day

Financial Summary:
- Weekly gross revenue: $11,000
- Cost of goods: $3,800/week
- Employee wages (2 drivers): $2,800/week
- Fuel (3 vehicles): $900/week
- Insurance: $420/week
- Vehicle maintenance: $350/week
- Cold storage: $500/week
- Other overheads: $230/week
- Net profit (owner as working manager): approximately $2,000/week
- Annual net: approximately $104,000

If the owner drives one of the routes (replacing an employee), net profit increases to approximately $3,400/week ($177,000/year).

Established Supplier Relationships:
- 4 major frozen food wholesalers
- 2 dairy distributors
- 1 specialty imported foods supplier
- Volume-based pricing provides competitive margins

Reason for Sale: Owner is 60 and planning retirement within the year. All systems, processes, and relationships are documented and transferable.

Training: 6-week comprehensive handover covering supplier accounts, all 120+ client relationships, vehicle maintenance schedules, and employee management.