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Iconic Restaurant and Villa Business Available for the First Time Since 1979! (Our Ref: V2005)

Iconic Restaurant and Villa Business Available for the First Time Since 1979! (Our Ref: V2005)

Available Now $549,000 - Food/Hospitality

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- Chris's Restaurant and Villas is one of South-Western Victoria's most famous destinations.
- This solid business achieves a turnover of over $1.5 mil and has the capacity and potential for further growth.
- Uninterrupted panoramic views of Apollo Bay and beyond - set upon 6.7ha of virgin forest - provide patrons with an uplifting experience, generating high quality repeat custom.
- Regarded as Apollo Bay's finest restaurant, this turnkey operation is underpinned by a proven track record: multiple 'Chef's Hats' and 'Good Food Guide' Awards.
- Operates with minimal direct completion, and claims an enviable market share.
- Includes on-site staff accomodation: which may also be offered as short stay accomodation.
- Capacity (100 seats) for large scale functions such as weddings and conferences.
- Currently operates for breakfast and dinner, and has traditionally been a highly popular lunchtime venue.
- Price includes all plant and equipment, goodwill, and a new lease on negotiated favourable terms.
- The founding chef and proprietor, Chris Tahlimanidis, is retiring after 44 years at the helm. This creates an opportunity for a new operator to place their creative imprimatur on this award-winning business, whilst also enjoying and enviable lifestyle in one of Victoria's most naturally beautiful locations.


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“The statements and financial information relating to the subject business are based solely on information supplied by the vendor to Paramount Business Brokers (Paramount) and therefore Paramount does not warrant the accuracy of such statements and financial information and specifically excludes any liability in relation to same. Paramount strongly recommends that any prospective purchaser of the business seeks its own independent legal, accounting and financial advice and conducts its own due diligence of the business.”

Business Specialist: Chris DeMarte


Chris has a hunger to learn. He loves immersing himself in business knowledge, market information and practical experience. After all, he gained hands-on business knowledge from his 15-year career in owning and managing cafes, restaurants, bars, gourmet food stores, corporate and private catering businesses. Since 2015 Chris has specialised in selling hospitality, medical, agricultural, industrial, wholesale and manufacturing businesses and understands that pride and emotion are potent factors for business owners. This is why Chris handles each business sale uniquely with care, empathy and respect. He credits his strong work ethic, listening skills and strategic execution experience combined with his business knowledge as essential factors to sell businesses for his clients successfully. What’s more, he uses his management skills to work closely with all parties’ accountants, lawyers and business advisers to ensure due diligence is undertaken with each sale. Chris’ communication skill is his biggest strength in his role as a Senior Business Broker. He uses this skill to genuinely understand his clients and their business, so he can learn about their business, value the company accurately and find the right buyers. When you ask Chris what drives him, it’s his passion for business, love of learning and helping others. He knows that although fundamentals guide business, no two companies are ever the same, which ignites his curiosity. Due to Chris’ solid reputation, he has successfully built a strong network of professional relationships based on integrity, honesty, respect for others and meticulous attention to detail, which is why his clients and accountant partners refer him. To find out how Chris can help sell your business, book a free no-obligation consultation by calling Chris on 0401 691 184 or email him at chris@paramountbb.com.au

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  • Mobile : 0401 691 184
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