Sell, buy or value a business in Brisbane
Business brokers Brisbane
Local business brokers helping business owners to sell and buy across Greater Brisbane, from the CBD to Moreton Bay, Logan, Ipswich and the Redlands. Every conversation is confidential and there is no obligation.
5,000+
Successful business transactions completed
16
Specialist brokers covering Greater Brisbane
8
Offices across six states and territories
27+
Trusted by business owners since 1999
Local brokers who know the Brisbane market
Brisbane is one of the most active places in Australia to buy and sell a small or medium business. South East Queensland keeps growing, new residents and businesses keep arriving, and infrastructure investment ahead of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, from Cross River Rail to Brisbane Metro, is reshaping where people live, work and spend.
That growth brings buyers, but it also makes pricing harder. A cafe in Fortitude Valley, a trade supplier in the Australia TradeCoast precinct and a medical practice in Chermside each sell on different numbers to different buyers. Our Brisbane business brokers price your business against real local sales, then put it in front of the right buyers: local operators, interstate buyers moving to South East Queensland, and investors from our national database.
Whether you are planning your exit, ready to sell now or looking to buy a business in Brisbane, you deal with one local broker from the first conversation to settlement.
Our Brisbane office
1015 Wynnum Rd,
Cannon Hill QLD 4170
Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
Greater Brisbane, Moreton Bay, Logan, Ipswich and the Redlands
Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast offices
Business broker services in Brisbane
One local team for the whole journey: valuation, preparation, marketing, negotiation and settlement, backed by Benchmark’s national specialists when your sale needs them.
Selling a business in Brisbane
A confidential, managed sale from first conversation to settlement. We price your business on Brisbane sales evidence, market it to qualified buyers locally and nationally, and negotiate on your behalf.
Buying a business in Brisbane
Browse businesses for sale in Brisbane, or have our buyer's agency team search, assess and negotiate the right business for you, including opportunities not yet advertised.
Business valuations Brisbane
A market appraisal shows what your business would likely sell for today. A certified valuation is built to stand up to a lender, the ATO, a family law matter or a partner buyout.
Commercial property
Sale and leasing of commercial and freehold property across Brisbane, including freehold going concerns where the business and the property are priced and sold together.
Why Brisbane business owners choose Benchmark
Most owners only sell a business once. The broker you choose decides who sees it, what they pay and whether the deal survives due diligence.
A Brisbane office, not a call centre
Our brokers work across all of Greater Brisbane. They know the local landlords, accountants, lenders and lease markets that shape what your business is worth.
Buyers well beyond Brisbane
Your business reaches buyers on our national database through 8 offices across Australia, including interstate buyers planning a move to South East Queensland.
Specialists in your industry
Our Brisbane team includes the head of our supermarket sales division, hair and beauty specialists, hospitality and manufacturing brokers, and a certified M&A advisor for larger deals.
Valuations that hold up
Pricing starts with evidence, not a guess. Our Brisbane valuations team also prepares certified reports for lenders, courts and partner buyouts.
Confidential from the first call
Staff, customers and competitors should not find out you are selling. Buyers sign a confidentiality agreement and are screened before they see anything that identifies your business.
Award-winning Brisbane brokers
Our brokers have been recognised by the AIBB, REIQ and REIA, including a Brisbane broker named AIBB National Business Broker of the Year.
How selling your Brisbane business works
Five stages, one local broker accountable for each of them.
Confidential consultation
We meet at your business or our Cannon Hill office to learn about your goals and timing. No obligation.
Appraisal and pricing
We assess value against comparable Brisbane sales and agree a realistic asking price and strategy.
Preparation and marketing
We prepare the information memorandum and market the business discreetly to qualified buyers.
Buyer screening and negotiation
Every buyer is checked for capacity and intent. We handle the negotiation and protect your terms.
Due diligence and settlement
We manage due diligence, the Queensland sale contract, lease assignment and handover to settlement.
What Brisbane business owners say
Real outcomes from owners we have helped sell and buy businesses across Brisbane.
[PLACEHOLDER] Brisbane seller review: name the broker and the result.
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[PLACEHOLDER] Brisbane specialist sale, such as a supermarket or salon.
Brisbane business brokers who specialise in your industry
A supermarket sells on turnover and margin, a salon on its client book and staff, a service station on fuel volume and site agreements. Our Brisbane brokers specialise by sector, so yours already knows the numbers buyers will ask about.
- Cafes & coffee
- Hospitality
- Supermarkets
- Hair & beauty salons
- Medical & dental
- Service stations
- Childcare
- Franchises
- Engineering & manufacturing
- Transport & logistics
- Construction & trades
- Automotive
- Health & fitness
- Professional practices
- Ecommerce
- Home & garden
Meet our Brisbane business brokers
Sixteen brokers cover Greater Brisbane, each with first-hand experience in the industries they sell. Call or email a broker directly, or select a card to see their full profile and current listings.
- Brisbane · Gold Coast
Corporate division broker specialising in engineering, industrial and mechanical businesses, with more than $90 million in completed sales across QLD.
- Benchmark Corporate
- Automotive
- Construction
- Engineering & Manufacturing
- Hospitality
- Marine
- Transport
- Brisbane
Former signage and manufacturing business owner with 35+ years across production, design, import and export, and solid know-how in intellectual property.
- Automotive
- Construction
- Engineering & Manufacturing
- Home & Garden
- Brisbane
CPA-qualified former CEO of a 600-staff company, specialising in food, hospitality and equestrian businesses with strong financial and operational insight.
- Engineering & Manufacturing
- Brisbane
National hair and beauty salon specialist and AIBB National Business Broker of the Year, with 15+ years working in and owning salons here and overseas.
- Hair & Beauty Salons
- Brisbane
Entrepreneur who has built and sold businesses in fitness, wellness, digital marketing and e-commerce, and brings that first-hand insight to every sale.
- Construction
- Engineering & Manufacturing
- Health & Fitness
- Home & Garden
- Marine
- Brisbane
Hair and beauty specialist with 35+ years in the industry, having owned salons and a barbershop in Australia and the UK, now guiding salon owners to exit.
- Hair & Beauty Salons
- Brisbane
Former professional athlete with 40+ years owning and running gyms, sports venues and racket centres, now connecting fitness business owners with buyers.
- Franchise
- Health & Fitness
- Brisbane
Retail specialist with 40+ years’ experience who helped grow the Zamel’s jewellery group to 135 stores, and now sells businesses of all kinds nationally.
- Transport
- Brisbane · Sunshine Coast
Executive Manager of our Supermarket Sales division, with 35+ years in the sector, including Metcash management roles and owning his own IGA supermarkets.
- Benchmark Corporate
- Commercial Property
- Hospitality
- Supermarkets
- Brisbane · Sunshine Coast · Sydney
35+ years in food and beverage manufacturing and distribution, matching sellers with pre-vetted buyers, private equity groups and leading industry players.
- Benchmark Corporate
- Engineering & Manufacturing
- Hospitality
- Brisbane · Gold Coast
MBA graduate who started, grew and sold his own business, with a strong record selling small to medium businesses by looking beyond their written value.
- Ecommerce
- Hospitality
- Marine
- Valuations
- Brisbane · Sunshine Coast
Supermarket specialist from a family of grocers, who has owned and run IGA, Foodworks and 4 Square stores, as well as a caravan park in Hervey Bay, QLD.
- Automotive
- Commercial Property
- Engineering & Manufacturing
- Home & Garden
- Supermarkets
- Brisbane
Certified M&A Advisor and former AIBB National President who provides certified valuations and expert witness reports for SMEs, including in healthcare.
- Benchmark Corporate
- Medical & Dental
- Valuations
- Brisbane · Gold Coast
Hospitality specialist with 30+ years owning and running cafes, bistros and restaurants in Sydney and Brisbane, now bringing buyers and sellers together.
- Hospitality
- Brisbane
Licensed agent with 30+ years across automotive, franchising, transport, agriculture and wholesale, plus SME, corporate and private equity M&A experience.
- Automotive
- Franchise
- Professional Practice
Businesses for sale in Brisbane
Our latest Brisbane listings. New businesses are added every week.
Established Mechanical Workshop with Growth Prospects – Brisbane
Reference Number: bus6695
Rare Opportunity: Profitable Brisbane Mechanical Workshop – Under Management
A trusted name with private clients and fleet managers alike, this workshop specialises in all vehicle types with strong capabilities in European brands and 4WD. The numbers tell the story. Revenue has grown by almost 90% in the last two years. And 25% of revenue is profit.
Importantly, the workshop is physically attached to a dealership, providing a reliable source of ongoing work and consistent revenue.
Reference Number: bus6089
Well Located, Busy IGA Supermarket for Sale / Brisbane
Reference Number: bus5992
Auchenflower, Brisbane Boutique Hair Salon for Sale.
Reference Number: bus6127
Brisbane business broker FAQs
The questions Brisbane owners ask most before they choose a broker.
How much does a business broker cost in Brisbane?
Most business brokers in Brisbane charge a commission on the final sale price, usually paid at settlement, and some also charge an upfront marketing fee. The rate depends on the size and complexity of the sale. Benchmark explains its fees in writing before you sign anything, so you know exactly what the sale will cost.
How long does it take to sell a business in Brisbane?
Most Brisbane businesses take between six and nine months to sell, from listing to settlement. Well-prepared businesses with clean financials and a secure lease often sell faster, while larger or more specialised businesses can take longer. Your broker will give you a realistic timeframe at the first meeting.
Do business brokers need to be licensed in Queensland?
Yes. In Queensland, a person who sells businesses on behalf of others must hold a real estate agent licence issued under the Property Occupations Act 2014. Every Benchmark broker in Brisbane holds the licence required to work in Queensland, and many are members of the REIQ and the Australian Institute of Business Brokers (AIBB).
Which areas of Brisbane do you cover?
From our Cannon Hill office we sell businesses in every part of Brisbane and the surrounding council areas, and our brokers will meet you at your business. These are the areas and business centres we work in most often:
- Brisbane CBD and inner city: Professional services, hospitality and retail, from CBD office towers to the dining and nightlife precincts of the Valley and South Bank. Suburbs include Brisbane CBD, Fortitude Valley, Newstead, South Brisbane, West End, Spring Hill, Milton, Paddington, Woolloongabba and Kangaroo Point.
- Eastern suburbs and bayside: Home to our office, the Australia TradeCoast industrial precinct and busy village strips along Oxford Street and the bayside. Suburbs include Cannon Hill, Morningside, Bulimba, Hawthorne, Carindale, Murarrie, Hemmant, Eagle Farm, Wynnum and Manly.
- Northside: Major retail and medical hubs around Chermside, established neighbourhood centres and trade businesses through the northern corridor. Suburbs include Chermside, Nundah, Albion, Windsor, Kedron, Aspley, Stafford, Everton Park, Clayfield and Bracken Ridge.
- Southside: Food and retail precincts around Sunnybank and Mount Gravatt, the Brisbane Technology Park and light industry through Rocklea and Acacia Ridge. Suburbs include Mount Gravatt, Upper Mount Gravatt, Sunnybank, Eight Mile Plains, Coorparoo, Greenslopes, Moorooka, Salisbury, Rocklea and Acacia Ridge.
- Western suburbs: Established shopping and professional precincts around Toowong and Indooroopilly, and industrial estates through Darra, Wacol and Sumner. Suburbs include Toowong, Indooroopilly, St Lucia, Kenmore, Ashgrove, The Gap, Jindalee, Darra, Wacol and Sumner.
- Growth corridors: Some of the fastest-growing council areas in Queensland, with strong demand for trade, health, childcare and convenience businesses. Including Moreton Bay: North Lakes, Strathpine, Brendale, Redcliffe and Caboolture; Logan: Springwood, Loganholme, Logan Central, Browns Plains and Beenleigh; Ipswich: Ipswich CBD, Springfield, Redbank Plains and Bundamba; Redlands: Capalaba, Cleveland and Victoria Point.
Selling further afield? Our Gold Coast business brokers and Sunshine Coast business brokers cover the rest of South East Queensland, and every listing reaches buyers across Queensland and the rest of Australia.
How do you find buyers for my business?
We start with our national buyer database, matching your business to people already looking in your industry and price range. We then market it confidentially on our website and the major business-for-sale portals, and our specialist divisions approach known buyers in sectors such as supermarkets, salons and hospitality. Every enquiry is screened before a buyer sees anything that identifies your business.
How do you keep the sale of my business confidential?
Your business is advertised without its name, address or anything else that identifies it. Interested buyers sign a confidentiality agreement and are screened for financial capacity before they receive detailed information, and inspections are arranged so staff and customers are not alerted.
Can I keep running my business while it is for sale?
Yes, and you should. Buyers pay for a business that is trading well, so keeping the numbers steady during the sale protects your price. Your broker handles the enquiries, inspections, paperwork and negotiations, so you can stay focused on running the business.
What documents do I need before selling my business?
Having these ready speeds up the valuation and keeps due diligence on track:
- Profit and loss statements and balance sheets for the last three years
- Recent tax returns and BAS statements
- Your lease, including options and any landlord conditions
- An asset and equipment register
- Staff details, including awards and entitlements
- Key supplier and customer contracts, licences and intellectual property
Can you value my Brisbane business?
Yes. A market appraisal tells you what your business would likely sell for today and is the starting point for setting an asking price. If you need a formal report for a lender, the ATO, a family law matter or a partner buyout, we prepare certified valuations. See business valuations in Brisbane.
Can you help me buy a business in Brisbane?
Yes. Browse our current businesses for sale in Brisbane and register for new listing alerts. If you want someone on your side of the deal, our buyer’s agency service will find, assess and negotiate the right business for you.
Can I change my mind about selling?
Yes. Until you sign a contract with a buyer, you can pause or withdraw your business from sale. Circumstances change, and your broker will be ready to pick up where you left off when the time is right.
Business brokers in other cities
Selling a business outside Brisbane? Our local brokers cover every major market.
Thinking about selling your Brisbane business?
Tell us about your business and a Brisbane broker who specialises in your industry will be in touch confidentially, with no obligation.
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