An Instagram-Loved Artisan Sorbet Brand with Strong Growth Potential (DM2503)

This business is a highly recognisable artisan sorbet brand built around premium flavours, Mediterranean flair, and unforgettable presentation. Best known for its signature lemon sorbet served inside a real lemon, the brand has developed strong traction across social media, events, and premium pop-ups, making it as visually compelling as it is commercially attractive.

 

With a fully fitted Carlton store, two high-performing gelato carts, and proven demand from both retail and corporate clients, this is a turnkey food brand offering immediate operation and clear upside.

 

• Signature lemon sorbet served in a whole lemon — highly Instagrammable

• Strong organic presence across Instagram, TikTok, and short-form video

• 6,000+ Instagram followers

• Featured in Good Food Australia, What’s On Melbourne and Sitchu Magazine

• Multiple viral videos driving organic demand

 

• Retail sales from the Carlton store

• Pop-ups at high-traffic locations - Melbourne Central, Chadstone, Highpoint, St Kilda

• Corporate catering and private events

• Repeat bookings from professional event planners

• Wholesale enquiries received, with packaging and branding already developed

 

• Currently producing 5 artisan sorbet flavours:

o Lemon, Orange, Strawberry, Mango, Coconut & Olive Oil

• Significant scope to expand flavours, introduce seasonal releases, or add complementary offerings (coffee, drinks, gelato) from the registered kitchen

 

The business is currently under-traded due to family commitments, creating immediate upside:

• Increase store trading hours (currently c30 hours/week)

• Expand cart trading beyond limited annual days

• Secure recurring pop-up locations

• Launch wholesale distribution using existing packaging

• Scale online sales and social collaborations

 

• No formal qualifications required

• Full recipes, systems, and 2-week handover support included

• Sale includes:

o Fully fitted Carlton store with registered kitchen

o Sorbet equipment

o Two branded gelato carts

o 2019 LDV V80 high-top van

o Social media accounts, website, Google & Apple listings

o Wholesale packaging designs and supplier contacts

 

• Current Revenue: c$100,000 per quarter

• Current Net Profit: c$60,000 per quarter

 

High profit margins with strong event and pop-up contribution.

 

Owners are starting a family and cannot give the brand the attention required to scale.

 

A rare chance to acquire a visually iconic, social-first dessert brand with strong demand, loyal followers, and multiple growth levers already in place. Ideal for an owner-operator or brand-driven buyer seeking a turnkey lifestyle business with genuine upside.

 

For further information, please call Dale Masters on 0410 984 978 or 03 9888 6488 or email