Barbers Barn
About this opportunity
Established in 1985, Barbers Barn stands as Townsville's premier men's barbershop in the bustling Garbutt industrial district. This turnkey operation dedicated men-only establishment combines traditional barbering with unique hospitality, offering complimentary beverages with every cut. Strategically located to serve the area's large workforce of tradespeople and industrial workers, the shop maintains a steady stream of loyal customers drawn to its convenient location and welcoming atmosphere.
The business features ample onsite parking and an easily accessible storefront. Its successful operation has provided the current owner with an excellent income stream. Due to unforeseen health circumstances, this thriving enterprise is now available for sale, presenting an exceptional opportunity for a qualified barber seeking an established business with a strong client base.
Business Story
The barbershop's location represents one of its most valuable assets. Positioned within a major industrial precinct, featuring a prominent street presence with clear visibility on a major thoroughfare, making it easily identifiable to both regular clients and potential new customers. On-site parking facilities eliminate a common urban business challenge, providing convenience for clients who often visit during work breaks or between jobs.
The business thrives on a robust base of loyal customers who return consistently, demonstrating the strength of its current service model. Despite this established success, significant growth opportunities remain untapped. The potential for expansion includes introducing additional grooming services to increase per-client revenue, implementing digital solutions like online booking systems and social media marketing to attract a younger demographic, introduce retail product lines, and extending operating hours through strategic staff additions. These growth avenues could substantially enhance the business's already strong performance while maintaining its core appeal to existing clientele.
The current owner's decision to sell stems from health considerations, specifically a degenerative condition that impacts their ability to maintain the physical demands of daily operations. This circumstance creates an opportunity for a qualified buyer to acquire a turnkey operation with an established customer base and proven business model. To support a smooth transition, the current owner is offering a generous training period, ensuring you become fully familiar with the business operations.
This opportunity offers an ideal setup for enthusiastic buyers looking to enter a business that is big on banter, creates happiness and fun to be in. If you are a barber looking to go out on your own, contact us today. We are here to support you in exploring this exciting business venture.
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Denny has a long career in all forms of business including Corporate Management with International and National FMCG organizations, with vast experience in the fields of Operational Management, Sales and Marketing Management, Franchise Business Management to Small Business Owner / Operator of Motels, Courier and Supermarket businesses.
In 2007 Denny saw the need for a good communicator with a strong understanding of business operation to offer a Business Broking service second to none. Denny's combined experienced gained over many years in the Corporate world and small business ownership has taken Business Brokering to new heights with with the Business Sales Group that includes NQ Business Sales, CQ Business Sales FNQ Business Sales and SEQ Business Sales, a very automated business utilizing technology to gain reach with unprecedented response in offers, time and product in the most professional manner.
Denny's focus is to satisfy Sellers and Buyers during transactions to deliver only good outcomes. In addition to this grow the business base and maximize the use of latest technologies to deliver a quality product.
Phil started his working career in purchasing with large and multi-national companies in Sydney.
A family relocation to Bowen in 1974 was the catalyst to owning his own business.
Phil has been in various businesses from Pest Control to Delicatessen/Takeaway and has for the last 39 years built a wholesale business that has served Bowen, Whitsundays, Mackay and the Coalfields, from 1 truck and himself to 6 trucks and 15 employees.
This has given Phil a very solid knowledge of the area from Bowen to Rockhampton and what it takes to thrive in business there.
Phil has a strong knowledge of business and business practices built through the process of growing his own business as well as time spent on State Franchise Council and dealing with the many changing government policies in those 39 years.
The process of selling his own business has shown Phil the real need for a locally based business broker, easily contacted and heavily focused on the Central Queensland area, which has led to his involvement in CQ Business Brokers.
