Sell, buy or value a business on the Gold Coast
Business brokers Gold Coast
Local business brokers helping business owners to sell and buy across the Gold Coast, from Coolangatta to Coomera and out to the hinterland. Every conversation is confidential and there is no obligation.
5,000+
Successful business transactions completed
14
Specialist brokers covering the Gold Coast
8
Offices across six states and territories
27+
Trusted by business owners since 1999
Local brokers who know the Gold Coast market
The Gold Coast is one of the fastest-growing cities in Australia and one of its busiest small business markets. Tourism, hospitality and retail sit alongside a large construction sector, a growing health and education precinct around Southport, and marine and manufacturing businesses in the north. As a co-host city for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, it keeps attracting new residents and investment.
That growth brings buyers, but it also makes pricing harder. A cafe in Burleigh Heads, a trade supplier in Molendinar and a tourism business in Surfers Paradise each sell on different numbers to different buyers. Our Gold Coast business brokers price your business against real local sales, then put it in front of the right buyers: local operators, interstate buyers making the move to the coast, and investors from our national database.
Whether you are planning your exit, ready to sell now or looking to buy a business on the Gold Coast, you deal with one local broker from the first conversation to settlement.
Our Gold Coast office
178 Ashmore Rd
Benowa QLD 4217
Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
The Gold Coast from Coolangatta to Coomera, the hinterland and the northern growth corridor
Brisbane and Sunshine Coast offices
Business broker services on the Gold Coast
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 on the Gold Coast
A confidential, managed sale from first conversation to settlement. We price your business on Gold Coast sales evidence, market it to qualified buyers locally and nationally, and negotiate on your behalf.
Buying a business on the Gold Coast
Browse businesses for sale on the Gold Coast, or have our buyer's agency team search, assess and negotiate the right business for you, including opportunities not yet advertised.
Business valuations Gold Coast
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 the Gold Coast, including freehold going concerns where the business and the property are priced and sold together.
Why Gold Coast 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 Gold Coast office, not a call centre
Our brokers work from Benowa and across the Gold Coast. They know the local landlords, accountants, lenders and lease markets that shape what your business is worth.
Buyers well beyond the Gold Coast
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 Gold Coast team includes Benchmark's founder, service station, childcare and franchise specialists, and Benchmark Corporate advisors for larger deals.
Valuations that hold up
Pricing starts with evidence, not a guess. Our Gold Coast team includes a Registered Business Valuer who 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 Gold Coast brokers
Our brokers have been recognised by the AIBB, REIQ and REIA for their results, and many have decades of experience selling Gold Coast businesses.
How selling your Gold Coast business works
Five stages, one local broker accountable for each of them.
Confidential consultation
We meet at your business or our Benowa office to learn about your goals and timing. No obligation.
Appraisal and pricing
We assess value against comparable Gold Coast 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 Gold Coast business owners say
Real outcomes from owners we have helped sell and buy businesses on the Gold Coast.
“Navigated a complex 3-way tussle with calm expertise. Impressive negotiation skills secured the sale, managing multiple solicitors and earning our legal team’s respect.”
[PLACEHOLDER] Gold Coast buyer review, to show we look after both sides.
[PLACEHOLDER] Gold Coast specialist sale, such as a service station or supermarket.
Gold Coast business brokers who specialise in your industry
A service station sells on fuel volume and site agreements, a childcare centre on occupancy and its lease, a cafe on turnover and trading position. Our Gold Coast brokers specialise by sector, so yours already knows the numbers buyers will ask about.
- Cafes & coffee
- Hospitality
- Service stations
- Childcare
- Franchises
- Hair & beauty salons
- Supermarkets
- Medical & dental
- RTO & education
- Tourism & accommodation
- Marine
- Self storage
- Construction & trades
- Engineering & manufacturing
- Health & fitness
- Ecommerce
Meet our Gold Coast business brokers
Fourteen brokers cover the Gold Coast, 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
- Gold Coast · Melbourne
Benchmark founder and Registered Business Valuer with around 5,000 business sales, a court-appointed expert witness and leading service station specialist.
- Valuations
- Gold Coast · Sunshine Coast · Sydney
Senior advisor in Benchmark Corporate with 25+ years’ business sales experience, specialising in on and off-market industry acquisitions and owner exits.
- Benchmark Corporate
- Engineering & Manufacturing
- Home & Garden
- Hospitality
- Gold Coast
Senior broker with 30 years’ international experience in the water, utilities and civil sectors, including mergers, acquisitions, growth and exit plans.
- Benchmark Corporate
- Automotive
- Construction
- Engineering & Manufacturing
- Transport
- Gold Coast
Broker of 20+ years specialising in import, wholesale distribution and manufacturing businesses, who helped establish Benchmark’s franchise sales division.
- Benchmark Corporate
- Construction
- Engineering & Manufacturing
- Franchise
- Health & Fitness
- Gold Coast
Service station specialist with direct relationships with the major oil companies, selling freehold sites, commission agencies, leases and franchises.
- Commercial Property
- Service Stations
- Gold Coast
MBA-qualified former business owner with automotive, hospitality supply and e-commerce experience, guiding buyers and sellers with commercial insight.
- Construction
- Engineering & Manufacturing
- Transport
- Gold Coast
Finance graduate who has built and exited his own businesses, specialising in general business sales, car washes and self storage, with a strategic eye.
- Commercial Property
- Ecommerce
- Engineering & Manufacturing
- Health & Fitness
- Self-Storage
- Gold Coast
Childcare sales specialist and one of Benchmark’s highest-selling brokers, handling corporate transactions, acquisitions and complex deals in every state.
- Benchmark Corporate
- Childcare
- Commercial Property
- Gold Coast
Executive with 20+ years across beer, wine, liquor, coffee and food brands, plus manufacturing, import and transport ownership, guiding sales with care.
- Health & Fitness
- Hospitality
- Supermarkets
- Gold Coast
Franchise development specialist who helped build Donut King into a leading national brand, and who now sells RTOs, franchises and multi-site businesses.
- Benchmark Corporate
- Medical & Dental
- RTO & Education
- 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 · 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
Businesses for sale on the Gold Coast
Our latest Gold Coast listings. New businesses are added every week.
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Southern Gold coast – Barbershop for Sale | Prime Shopping Centre Position
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Niche IGA Supermarket for Sale / Gold Coast
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Marine Boat Hire and Charter Business for Sale, Gold Coast
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Gold Coast business broker FAQs
The questions Gold Coast owners ask most before they choose a broker.
How much does a business broker cost on the Gold Coast?
Most business brokers on the Gold Coast 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 on the Gold Coast?
Most Gold Coast 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 on the Gold Coast 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 the Gold Coast do you cover?
From our Benowa office we sell businesses in every part of the Gold Coast and the surrounding areas, and our brokers will meet you at your business. These are the areas and business centres we work in most often:
- Central Gold Coast: Tourism, hospitality, retail and professional services, from the Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach precincts to the Southport CBD and the health and knowledge precinct. Suburbs include Benowa, Surfers Paradise, Southport, Main Beach, Broadbeach, Bundall, Ashmore, Labrador, Biggera Waters and Mermaid Beach.
- Southern Gold Coast: Beachside cafes and lifestyle businesses along the southern coast, with the retail and medical hub at Robina and the airport precinct at Bilinga. Suburbs include Burleigh Heads, Miami, Palm Beach, Currumbin, Tugun, Coolangatta, Bilinga, Varsity Lakes, Robina and Elanora.
- Western suburbs: Trade, light industry and service businesses around Nerang, Molendinar and Carrara, with established family suburbs towards the hinterland. Suburbs include Nerang, Mudgeeraba, Carrara, Worongary, Highland Park, Molendinar, Gaven, Merrimac, Clear Island Waters and Bonogin.
- Northern Gold Coast: The theme park corridor, the marine industry around Hope Island and Coomera, and fast-growing family suburbs along the M1. Suburbs include Helensvale, Coomera, Upper Coomera, Hope Island, Oxenford, Pacific Pines, Runaway Bay, Paradise Point, Arundel and Parkwood.
- Growth corridors: The fast-growing northern corridor between the Gold Coast and Brisbane, plus Logan’s southern suburbs and the Scenic Rim. Including Northern corridor: Pimpama, Ormeau, Yatala and Jacobs Well; Logan south: Beenleigh, Eagleby, Loganholme and Waterford; Scenic Rim: Beaudesert, Jimboomba, Canungra and Tamborine Mountain.
Selling further afield? Our Brisbane 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 service stations, childcare 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 Gold Coast 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 on the Gold Coast.
Can you help me buy a business on the Gold Coast?
Yes. Browse our current businesses for sale on the Gold Coast 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 the Gold Coast? Our local brokers cover every major market.
Thinking about selling your Gold Coast business?
Tell us about your business and a Gold Coast broker who specialises in your industry will be in touch confidentially, with no obligation.
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Local Gold Coast brokers
Benowa office, covering the Gold Coast