Sell, buy or value a business in Melbourne
Business brokers Melbourne
Local business brokers helping business owners to sell and buy across Greater Melbourne, from the CBD and inner suburbs to the growth corridors in the north, west and south-east. Every conversation is confidential and there is no obligation.
5,000+
Successful business transactions completed
10
Specialist brokers covering Greater Melbourne
8
Offices across six states and territories
27+
Trusted by business owners since 1999
Local brokers who know the Melbourne market
Melbourne is one of the largest and most varied business markets in Australia. Its cafe and hospitality culture is famous, manufacturing and logistics anchor the west and south-east, and health, education and professional services drive growth right across the city. Major transport projects such as the Metro Tunnel, the West Gate Tunnel and the Suburban Rail Loop are reshaping where people live, work and spend.
That variety brings buyers, but it also makes pricing harder. A cafe in Fitzroy, a manufacturer in Dandenong South and a medical practice in Box Hill each sell on different numbers to different buyers. Our Melbourne business brokers price your business against real local sales, then put it in front of the right buyers: local operators, buyers moving to Melbourne from interstate, and investors from our national database.
Whether you are planning your exit, ready to sell now or looking to buy a business in Melbourne, you deal with one local broker from the first conversation to settlement.
Our Melbourne office
80 Market St,
South Melbourne VIC 3205
Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
Greater Melbourne, from the CBD and inner suburbs to the growth corridors in the north, west and south-east
Business broker services in Melbourne
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 Melbourne
A confidential, managed sale from first conversation to settlement. We price your business on Melbourne sales evidence, market it to qualified buyers locally and nationally, and negotiate on your behalf.
Buying a business in Melbourne
Browse businesses for sale in Melbourne, or have our buyer's agency team search, assess and negotiate the right business for you, including opportunities not yet advertised.
Business valuations Melbourne
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 Melbourne, including freehold going concerns where the business and the property are priced and sold together.
Why Melbourne 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 Melbourne office, not a call centre
Our brokers work from South Melbourne and across Greater Melbourne. They know the local landlords, accountants, lenders and lease markets that shape what your business is worth.
Buyers well beyond Melbourne
Your business reaches buyers on our national database through 8 offices across Australia, including interstate buyers looking for opportunities in Victoria.
Specialists in your industry
Our Melbourne team includes service station, supermarket and medical practice specialists, hospitality and manufacturing brokers, a Mandarin speaker, and Benchmark Corporate advisors for larger deals.
Valuations that hold up
Pricing starts with evidence, not a guess. Our Melbourne team includes a Registered Business Valuer who prepares certified reports for family law, VCAT and partnership disputes.
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 Melbourne brokers
Benchmark brokers have been recognised by the AIBB and REIA, and our Melbourne team includes a director of the AIBB and chair of its Victorian chapter.
How selling your Melbourne business works
Five stages, one local broker accountable for each of them.
Confidential consultation
We meet at your business or our South Melbourne office to learn about your goals and timing. No obligation.
Appraisal and pricing
We assess value against comparable Melbourne 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 Victorian contract of sale, lease assignment and handover to settlement.
What Melbourne business owners say
Real outcomes from owners we have helped sell and buy businesses in Melbourne.
[PLACEHOLDER] Melbourne seller review: name the broker and the result.
[PLACEHOLDER] Melbourne buyer review, to show we look after both sides.
[PLACEHOLDER] Melbourne specialist sale, such as a service station or supermarket.
Melbourne business brokers who specialise in your industry
A supermarket sells on turnover and margin, a manufacturer on contracts and plant, a medical practice on its patient base and billings. Our Melbourne 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
- Wholesale & distribution
- Transport & logistics
- Construction & trades
- Professional practices
- Health & fitness
- Ecommerce
- Automotive
Meet our Melbourne business brokers
Ten brokers cover Greater Melbourne, 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.
- Melbourne
Hospitality specialist who has owned numerous Melbourne cafes, with hands-on experience in start-ups, food distribution and meat wholesaling for clients.
- Engineering & Manufacturing
- Hospitality
- 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
- Melbourne
Victorian service station specialist for independent and major branded sites, giving clear, data-driven advice and support from enquiry to settlement.
- Automotive
- Commercial Property
- Service Stations
- Melbourne
Supermarket and business sales specialist with national retail operations experience, multi-site management across VIC and TAS, and a Bachelor of Business.
- Hospitality
- Supermarkets
- Melbourne
Former transport business owner of 18 years, experienced in manufacturing and distribution relocations, building and construction, and small developments.
- Automotive
- Supermarkets
- Transport
- Melbourne
Broker since 2001 specialising in food, hospitality, manufacturing and wholesale businesses turning over $1m to $25m, and fluent in English and Mandarin.
- Hospitality
- Melbourne
CPA and former public company CFO advising on manufacturing, wholesale, import/export and distribution sales, from main street businesses through to M&A.
- Benchmark Corporate
- Ecommerce
- Engineering & Manufacturing
- Professional Practice
- Melbourne
Broker since 2005 with retail business ownership experience, known for keeping clients well informed on value and finding buyers for even the harder sales.
- Supermarkets
- Melbourne
Medical practice sales specialist and former CBA banker, guiding practice owners in VIC, NSW and QLD through valuation, due diligence and on to settlement.
Businesses for sale in Melbourne
Our latest Melbourne listings. New businesses are added every week.
Highly Profitable Italian Restaurant – Open 6 Nights | Owner Motivated
Reference Number: bus6167
PRICE TO SELL: Modern Café and Restaurant for Sale / Melbourne
Reference Number: bus5888
Profitable Bottle Shop & Bar – Lifestyle Opportunity | Scoresby, VIC
Reference Number: bus6326
Iconic St Kilda Cake Shop & Café – 40+ Years of Sweet Success
Reference Number: bus5656
Melbourne business broker FAQs
The questions Melbourne owners ask most before they choose a broker.
How much does a business broker cost in Melbourne?
Most business brokers in Melbourne 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 Melbourne?
Most Melbourne 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 Victoria?
Yes. In Victoria, a person who sells businesses on behalf of others must hold an estate agent licence under the Estate Agents Act 1980. Every Benchmark broker in Melbourne holds the licence required to work in Victoria, and many are members of the Australian Institute of Business Brokers (AIBB).
Which areas of Melbourne do you cover?
From our South Melbourne office we sell businesses in every part of Greater Melbourne, and our brokers will meet you at your business. These are the areas and business centres we work in most often:
- Melbourne CBD and inner city: Hospitality, retail and professional services, from CBD laneway cafes to the dining strips of Fitzroy, Richmond and St Kilda. Suburbs include South Melbourne, Melbourne CBD, Southbank, Docklands, Carlton, Fitzroy, Collingwood, Richmond, St Kilda and Prahran.
- Eastern suburbs: Established retail, medical and education hubs around Box Hill, Glen Waverley and Ringwood, with strong demand for professional and health businesses. Suburbs include Box Hill, Doncaster, Camberwell, Hawthorn, Glen Waverley, Ringwood, Blackburn, Burwood, Mitcham and Croydon.
- Northern suburbs: Cafes and food businesses through Brunswick and Preston, with manufacturing, warehousing and trade around Thomastown, Epping and Broadmeadows. Suburbs include Brunswick, Coburg, Preston, Thornbury, Reservoir, Bundoora, Epping, Thomastown, Broadmeadows and Fawkner.
- Western suburbs: Logistics, manufacturing and wholesale across Laverton North, Derrimut and Truganina, and growing food and retail precincts around Footscray and Sunshine. Suburbs include Footscray, Yarraville, Sunshine, Altona, Laverton North, Derrimut, Williamstown, Brooklyn, Point Cook and Truganina.
- South-east and bayside: A major manufacturing hub around Dandenong South, plus bayside retail and hospitality from Brighton to Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula. Suburbs include Dandenong, Dandenong South, Moorabbin, Cheltenham, Mentone, Clayton, Oakleigh, Brighton, Frankston and Mornington.
- Growth corridors: Melbourne’s fast-growing outer suburbs in the west, north and south-east, with strong demand for childcare, health, trade and convenience businesses. Including Wyndham: Werribee, Tarneit, Hoppers Crossing and Wyndham Vale; Melton: Melton, Caroline Springs, Cobblebank and Rockbank; Hume and Whittlesea: Craigieburn, Mickleham, Donnybrook, Mernda and Doreen; Casey and Cardinia: Cranbourne, Berwick, Clyde, Officer and Pakenham.
Selling outside Melbourne? Our brokers also sell businesses across regional Victoria, and our Adelaide and Sydney business brokers cover the neighbouring states.
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, service stations 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 Melbourne 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 Melbourne.
Can you help me buy a business in Melbourne?
Yes. Browse our current businesses for sale in Melbourne 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 Melbourne? Our local brokers cover every major market.
Thinking about selling your Melbourne business?
Tell us about your business and a Melbourne broker who specialises in your industry will be in touch confidentially, with no obligation.
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