Profitable Mobile Catering and Food Truck Business – Mackay Region
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Revenue
$503,479 pa
Net Profit
$297,000 pa
Location Details
Mackay Region
Mackay Region, QLD
Potential
This is a fully mobile, food truck catering business with strong profitability and minimal overheads. Already generating over $110,000 in returns annually, it has a loyal customer base, strong social media presence, and confirmed forward bookings. Clear avenues for growth include adding extra trading days, expanding into the corporate and mining catering sector, and leveraging high-margin events. With low-risk operations and no fixed rent commitments, the business is well positioned for immediate returns and future expansion .
Skills
Best suited to an owner-operator with hospitality or kitchen experience. Skills required include food preparation, customer service, basic bookkeeping, and social media management. The current streamlined systems and branding assets support an easy handover, making it ideal for someone looking to step straight into a profitable, well-run operation .
Hours
Currently trading 5 days per week with evening services of approximately 3.5 hours per night.
Lease
No fixed lease obligations. The business operates from low-cost, high-visibility roadside locations across Mackay.
Employees
Operated by a husband-and-wife team supported by one reliable casual staff member (approx. 25–30 hours/week). The lean staffing model keeps overheads low while maintaining smooth operations.
Reason for Sale
The current owners are looking to transition out of the business to pursue new ventures, take an extended break, and focus on starting a family. This creates an excellent opportunity for a new owner to step into an established, profitable business with immediate returns and strong growth potential .
About the Business
This is a mobile hospitality business based in Mackay, Queensland. Operating from a fully fitted mobile kitchen, the business also offers a gelato cart, catering packages, and event hire services, making it a sought-after provider for both roadside dining and private functions.
Established in 2021, the business has built a strong reputation for quality food and reliable service, reflected in its 4.8-star Google rating, 6,000+ social media followers, and loyal customer base. The streamlined operations deliver impressive profitability with minimal overheads — no fixed rent and food costs consistently under 20%.
It trades five evenings per week, averaging just 3.5 service hours per night, and achieves annualised sales revenue of over $500,000 with adjusted net profit around $297,000. Forward bookings exceed $110,000, ensuring consistent income for a new owner.
With branding assets, equipment, and a turnkey setup all included, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a profitable, well-loved local business that is ready for immediate operation and further expansion .
History
Founded in 2021, the business quickly became a popular name in the Mackay region. Over the years, it has expanded services to include private and corporate catering, a gelato cart, and event hire packages. The business is now a well-established brand with strong local recognition, proven profitability, and a loyal customer following.
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