Business Summary

Cairns is a city in Queensland, on the east coast of Far North Queensland. The city is the 5th-most-populous in Queensland, and 14th in Australia.

Cairns is major port for exporting sugar cane, gold, minerals and agricultural products from surrounding coastal areas and the Atherton Tableland.

The population in June 2019 was 154,000. Cairns is a popular tourist destination because of its tropical climate and access to tropical rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef, one of the seven natural wonders of the world.

Subway sandwich restaurant chain was founded in the USA, in 1965. The company has since grown into a multi-billion-dollar business, with approximately 38,000 outlets in 106 countries.

There are presently in excess of 1,300 restaurants in Australia. Many new franchises are sold to existing franchisees which is a positive indication of the success of the franchise model.


This Subway franchise is located in an extremely attractive location which is a hub for the residents and tourists in the region.

Business features include:

Lease - Expires 2024 with 2 x 5 year options

Business size - 76m2

Rent excluding G.S.T. - $3163 per month

Outgoings excluding G.S.T. - $630 approx.

Franchise term - new 20 year agreement
No prior experience is needed. Full training is provided by the franchisor prior to settlement

Fully remodelled!

Turnover (Approx.) $1,000,000 (FY2022)

Trading hours generally 7.00am 9.00pm

Staffing 2 Full-time + 10 Sandwich Artists (Varies)

Owner's hours Nil

Reason for selling Retirement

Return to a full-time owner operator is in the vicinity of $195,000 EBITDA


For more information, please contact:

Reg Butler
0438 189 657

[email protected]


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