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Model takeaway and quick-service restaurant economics.

Takeaway shops live and die on volume and labour efficiency. Lower wages than restaurants (22–32%) but higher COGS (30–40%) is the typical shape.

Wages % of revenue
22–32%
Typical range
Rent % of revenue
6–10%
Typical range
COGS % of revenue
30–40%
Typical range
Net margin %
8–15%
Healthy band

Sources: ATO Small Business Benchmarks — Takeaway food services · IBISWorld — Fast Food Services in Australia

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Business Details

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Revenue

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Annual Expenses

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Purchase & Loan

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Owner Details

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Takeaway

Takeaway · benchmarks: Australian industry data

HealthyLow Risk
Net Profit
$55,900
Margin 11.0%
EBITDA
$130,900
Before owner & loans
ROI
25.4%
Payback 3.9 yrs
DSCR
2.87
Debt cover ratio
Monthly Repayment
$3,801
$45,609 p.a.
Cashflow After Loan
$10,291
Break-even Revenue
$491,053
$9,443/week
Owner Earnings
$130,900
Profit + replacement salary

Investment Risk Score

100/100
Low Risk

Higher score = safer investment

Revenue Breakdown

  • COGS32.9%
  • Wages25.5%
  • Rent7.1%
  • Other23.5%
  • Net Profit11.0%

Industry Benchmarks · Takeaway

vs Australian averages
Wage RatioHealthy
25.5%
Benchmark: 22%–32%
Rent RatioHealthy
7.1%
Benchmark: 6%–10%
COGS RatioHealthy
32.9%
Benchmark: 30%–40%
Net MarginHealthy
11.0%
Benchmark: 8%–15%

Loan Repayment Projection

Outstanding balance over loan term

Insights

Strengths
  • • Net margin 11.0% is within healthy range for Takeaway.
  • • Strong ROI of 25.4% relative to asking price.
  • • DSCR of 2.87 indicates comfortable loan serviceability.
Weaknesses
  • No major weaknesses detected.
Red Flags
  • No red flags.
Buyer Questions
  • • Can you provide 3 years of tax returns and BAS statements?
  • • What is the remaining lease term and rent review schedule?
  • • Are there any key staff dependencies or pending resignations?
  • • How transferable are supplier and franchise agreements?
  • • Why is the current owner selling?
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What makes a healthy Takeaway business?

Takeaways and QSRs benefit from limited menu, fast turnover and lower wage ratios. The trade-off is heavy reliance on foot traffic and delivery platforms.

Delivery commissions of 25–35% can destroy margins on platform-only orders. A healthy takeaway should have at least 50% direct (walk-in or phone) sales.

Typical asking price: 1.5–2.5× SDE, with franchise outlets pulling premiums of 2.5–3.5× for established brands.

Typical asking-price multiple

1.5× – 2.5× SDE (Seller's Discretionary Earnings). Franchise QSR (Subway, Oporto, etc.) often 2.5–3.5× SDE.

Red flags
  • • Delivery platforms > 40% of revenue
  • • Single supplier with no backup
  • • Council parking changes pending
  • • Equipment older than 7 years with no maintenance log
Green flags
  • • Strong lunch trade in CBD/business district
  • • Loyal phone-order customer base
  • • Simple menu with consistent food cost %
Key due-diligence questions
  • 1. What's the platform commission breakdown by service?
  • 2. Can I see equipment maintenance and replacement schedule?
  • 3. What's the lease assignment process and landlord disposition?

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