IGA Xpress Branxholm

IGA Xpress Branxholm – Business & Freehold for Sale

  • 4 Scott St, Branxholm TAS 7261

A rare opportunity to secure a thriving, tightly held regional supermarket and fuel outlet located on Tasmania’s scenic North East Trail. This freehold sale includes the land, building, business, equipment and stock at value – a complete walk in, walk out opportunity offering lifestyle, income and growth potential.

Key Features

  • Total Land Area: Approx. 2,000sqm
  • Shop Floor Area: Approx. 200sqm
  • On site Residence: Comfortable 2 bedroom manager’s home attached to the shop
  • Established: Built circa 1978; current owners operating since 2017
  • Freehold sale – land, business and equipment all included

Business Overview

IGA Xpress Branxholm is the major retail and economic hub in town and one of only two essential service businesses in the district (alongside the local chemist). The business has shown consistent resilience through all economic conditions, including the pandemic. The store caters to both locals and travellers with a diverse range of products:

  • Groceries, fresh produce and meat
  • Refreshments and takeaway food
  • Fuel (diesel and unleaded)
  • Tobacco and Cigarettes

Located on a major federal highway linking Tasmania’s east and west coasts, the store enjoys steady year round trade, bolstered by seasonal peaks from nearby Derby’s world class mountain bike trails, just a 5 minute drive away.

Business Strengths

  • Stable annual revenue with a strong local and tourist customer base
  • Excellent parking including truck and caravan access
  • Adjacent to council operated caravan park providing consistent foot traffic
  • Modern POS and fuel systems recently upgraded

  • Significant investment in capital equipment including:

    - 27kW solar panel system (approx. 50% energy cost saving)
    - High quality Skope refrigeration units
    - Near new 20ft Thermo King freezer container for overflow stock

  • Store exterior repaint and IGA brand signage upgrades prepaid by current owners
  • Contemporary modular shelving systems

Operational Highlights

  • Operated by husband and wife team and 2 casual junior staff
  • All equipment unencumbered
  • Strong community relationships in a vibrant agricultural and tourism region
  • Detailed financial statements available (7 years and recent monthly reports)
  • Comprehensive IGA training and mentoring available to new owners

Growth Opportunities

  • Introduce barista coffee and lottery sales (high consumer demand)
  • Trial hot BBQ chicken facility
  • Extend operating hours to capture early and late trade

Financial & Sale Details

  • Freehold and Business Sale – no vendor finance available
  • Suitable for buyers with low LVR or superannuation investment capacity
  • Sale can proceed with or without an agent
  • Confidentiality Agreement required prior to release of financial information

For sales enquiries, please contact: 
Allen or Noemie – 0421 868 394