Stoke, Nelson

An exceptional chance to purchase the well-known Suter Café business (cafe only – no property) in the heart of Nelson. Perfect for a passionate owner-operator or couple looking to relocate to the sunny Nelson region and step into a thriving, established hospitality business. Located at 208 Bridge Street, the café is directly attached to the iconic Suter Art Gallery (Te Aratoi o Whakatū) and enjoys stunning views over the picturesque Queens Gardens - a beautiful botanical garden featuring the war memorial, ponds and mature trees. This unbeatable location draws steady foot traffic from gallery visitors, locals, tourists and those enjoying the gardens year-round. The current owner has successfully operated the café for 20 years and is now retiring, offering a rare opportunity to take over a proven, turn-key business with an excellent reputation. Key Features & Potential: • Prime position with high visibility and natural customer flow from the gallery and gardens. • Liquor license in place offering a huge scope to expand into evening operations. • Strong potential for combined evening functions and events with the adjacent Art Gallery (theatre, exhibitions, and private hire opportunities). • Daytime trade focused on quality coffee, fresh gourmet food, with options for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and more. • Loyal local clientele plus strong tourist appeal in a popular destination. • Excellent scope to grow the business - extend hours, add evening dining/events, enhance the menu, or introduce new offerings. • The premises include 86+ seats and a large superbly fitted-out commercial kitchen with top-spec equipment and stainless-steel finishes, ready for immediate handover and continued success. This is a genuine sale of the café business due to retirement. Full details, financial information, and handover support will be provided to serious, qualified buyers.

$250,000 + GST

A rare chance to purchase a well-established Allied Moving Services franchise in Nelson. This is a proven, profitable business offering local, domestic and international removals together with secure storage solutions. Backed by the strength of the Allied brand (one of New Zealand’s most recognised and trusted moving companies for over 95 years), the business enjoys excellent customer confidence, national marketing support, systems and a strong referral network. Key Business Highlights: •Strong and consistent cashflow with solid financial performance and a healthy profit margin. •Purpose-built facility in a well-located industrial area, close to Port Nelson - ideal for efficient truck access, operations, and storage. •Certified as a Transitional Facility & Operator. •The depot is on a lease - providing flexibility without the capital tied up in property ownership. •Full support of the national Allied network for training, branding, insurance, and inter-branch work opportunities. •Established client base spanning residential, commercial, corporate, and government moves. •Recession-resilient essential service with genuine scope for further growth. Nelson’s growing economy and lifestyle make this an attractive business for an owner-operator, hands-on buyer, or investor wanting a stable, scalable operation in the sunny Top of the South. This is a genuine turn-key franchise sale with solid fundamentals, strong brand value, and excellent intangible assets. Full financials, lease details, franchise agreement, and comprehensive handover/training will be provided to serious, qualified buyers. Step into a respected, essential-service business with proven cashflow and real growth potential in beautiful Nelson.

$650,000 + GST