Sell, buy or value a business on the Sunshine Coast
Business brokers Sunshine Coast
Local business brokers helping business owners to sell and buy across the Sunshine Coast, from Caloundra to Noosa and out to the hinterland. Every conversation is confidential and there is no obligation.
5,000+
Successful business transactions completed
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Specialist brokers covering the Sunshine Coast
8
Offices across six states and territories
27+
Trusted by business owners since 1999
Local brokers who know the Sunshine Coast market
The Sunshine Coast is one of the fastest-growing regions in Queensland. Tourism and hospitality drive the coastal strip from Caloundra to Noosa, health and education are expanding around the Sunshine Coast University Hospital and the new Maroochydore city centre, and trades, construction and retail are keeping pace with a growing population. Lifestyle buyers from Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne add strong demand for well-run local businesses.
That demand brings buyers, but it also makes pricing harder. A cafe in Mooloolaba, a trade business in Kunda Park and a supermarket in the hinterland each sell on different numbers to different buyers. Our Sunshine Coast business brokers price your business against real local sales, then put it in front of the right buyers: local operators, lifestyle buyers moving 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 Sunshine Coast, you deal with one local broker from the first conversation to settlement.
Our Sunshine Coast office
Level 1/24 Lanyana Way
Noosa Heads QLD 4567
Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm
The Sunshine Coast from Caloundra to Noosa, the hinterland and north to Gympie
Brisbane and Gold Coast offices
Business broker services on the Sunshine 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 Sunshine Coast
A confidential, managed sale from first conversation to settlement. We price your business on Sunshine Coast sales evidence, market it to qualified buyers locally and nationally, and negotiate on your behalf.
Buying a business on the Sunshine Coast
Browse businesses for sale on the Sunshine Coast, or have our buyer's agency team search, assess and negotiate the right business for you, including opportunities not yet advertised.
Business valuations Sunshine 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 Sunshine Coast, including freehold going concerns where the business and the property are priced and sold together.
Why Sunshine 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 Sunshine Coast office, not a call centre
Our brokers work from Noosa Heads and across the Sunshine Coast. They know the local landlords, accountants, lenders and lease markets that shape what your business is worth.
Buyers well beyond the 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 Sunshine Coast team includes the head of our supermarket sales division, a second supermarket specialist, food and beverage manufacturing experience, and Benchmark Corporate advisors for larger deals.
Valuations that hold up
Pricing starts with evidence, not a guess. Our 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.
Recognised by the industry
Benchmark brokers have been recognised by the AIBB, REIQ and REIA for their results, and our Sunshine Coast team brings decades of experience owning and selling businesses.
How selling your Sunshine Coast business works
Five stages, one local broker accountable for each of them.
Confidential consultation
We meet at your business or our Noosa Heads office to learn about your goals and timing. No obligation.
Appraisal and pricing
We assess value against comparable Sunshine 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 Sunshine Coast business owners say
Real outcomes from owners we have helped sell and buy businesses on the Sunshine Coast.
[PLACEHOLDER] Sunshine Coast seller review: name the broker and the result.
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Sunshine Coast business brokers who specialise in your industry
A supermarket sells on turnover and margin, a cafe on its trading position and lease, a tourism business on seasonality and bookings. Our Sunshine Coast brokers specialise by sector, so yours already knows the numbers buyers will ask about.
Meet our Sunshine Coast business brokers
Four brokers cover the Sunshine 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.
- 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
- 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 · 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
Businesses for sale on the Sunshine Coast
Our latest Sunshine Coast listings. New businesses are added every week.
Sunshine Coast Hair Salon — A Strong Brand Name on the Sunshine Coast Salon Up for Grabs
Reference Number: bus6696
Hair Salon for Sale – Buderim, Sunshine Coast Hinterland
Reference Number: bus5995
2 Beauty Salons for Sale — Sunshine Coast Queensland
Reference Number: bus6552
Mooloolaba Hair Salon – Established, Fully Managed and Profitable
Reference Number: bus6687
Sunshine Coast business broker FAQs
The questions Sunshine Coast owners ask most before they choose a broker.
How much does a business broker cost on the Sunshine Coast?
Most business brokers on the Sunshine 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 Sunshine Coast?
Most Sunshine 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 Sunshine 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 Sunshine Coast do you cover?
From our Noosa Heads office we sell businesses in every part of the Sunshine Coast, and our brokers will meet you at your business. These are the areas and business centres we work in most often:
- Maroochydore and the central coast: The new Maroochydore city centre and Sunshine Plaza, plus the tourism, hospitality and retail precincts of Mooloolaba and Alexandra Headland. Suburbs include Maroochydore, Mooloolaba, Alexandra Headland, Buderim, Kuluin, Kunda Park, Forest Glen, Sippy Downs, Mountain Creek and Minyama.
- Noosa and the northern coast: Home to our Noosa Heads office, with tourism, hospitality and boutique retail around Hastings Street, Noosaville and Peregian Beach. Suburbs include Noosa Heads, Noosaville, Sunshine Beach, Tewantin, Doonan, Peregian Beach, Coolum Beach, Marcus Beach, Cooroy and Pomona.
- Caloundra and the southern coast: Coastal hospitality and retail from Caloundra to Kings Beach, the Kawana health precinct around Birtinya, and industry around Caloundra West. Suburbs include Caloundra, Kings Beach, Golden Beach, Pelican Waters, Currimundi, Kawana Waters, Birtinya, Bokarina, Caloundra West and Landsborough.
- Sunshine Coast hinterland: Tourism, food and farm businesses through the hinterland towns, with light industry and trade around Nambour and Yandina. Suburbs include Nambour, Yandina, Eumundi, Maleny, Montville, Mapleton, Palmwoods, Woombye, Beerwah and Glass House Mountains.
- Gympie and the north: Retail, trade, transport and rural service businesses in Gympie and the towns of the Cooloola Coast. Suburbs include Gympie, Southside, Imbil, Tin Can Bay, Cooloola Cove and Rainbow Beach.
- Growth corridors: Some of the fastest-growing new communities in Queensland, with strong demand for childcare, health, trade and convenience businesses. Including Caloundra South: Baringa, Nirimba, Banya and Bells Creek; Palmview: Palmview and Harmony; Peregian Springs: Peregian Springs and Peregian Breeze.
Selling further afield? Our Brisbane business brokers and Gold 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, hospitality and manufacturing. 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 Sunshine 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 Sunshine Coast.
Can you help me buy a business on the Sunshine Coast?
Yes. Browse our current businesses for sale on the Sunshine 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 Sunshine Coast? Our local brokers cover every major market.
Thinking about selling your Sunshine Coast business?
Tell us about your business and a Sunshine Coast broker who specialises in your industry will be in touch confidentially, with no obligation.
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