Melbourne Business Brokers Β· Est. 1999

Ready to sell? Find out what your business is worth with Melbourne's Trusted Business Brokers

BPA Business Brokers has helped hundreds of Victorian business owners sell with confidence and helped just as many buyers find the right business to step into. Local knowledge, honest valuations, real results.

What's your business worth?

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Happy seller, Google review

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Licensed Business Agents

REIV Member

Real Estate Institute of Victoria

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Why business owners choose us

Why BPA Business Brokers

Selling a business is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll make. Here’s what sets BPA Business Brokers apart from a generic agency.
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Specialist knowledge, not generalist guesswork

We focus heavily on food & beverage, strata management, retail and Tatts, News & Post businesses, so we know what buyers in these categories are actually looking for.

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Straight-talking appraisals

No inflated appraisals to win your listing. We give you a realistic price backed by comparable local sales, so you don’t waste months on the market.

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Confidential process

Your staff, customers and competitors don’t need to know you’re selling. We qualify every buyer and use NDAs before sharing sensitive details.

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End-to-end support
From appraisal to marketing, buyer negotiation, due diligence and settlement, we support and direct you through the whole process so you can keep running your business.
Our proven process

From Valuation to Settlement

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Free Valuation & Appraisal

We assess your financials, assets, lease and comparable local sales to give you an honest, defensible price range.

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Preparation & Positioning

We package your business with professional photos, a confidential information memorandum and a clear growth story for buyers.

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Confidential Marketing & Listing

Your business goes live across major marketplaces and our buyer database β€” with NDAs in place before any sensitive details are shared.

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Buyer Screening & Negotiation

We qualify every enquiry for finance and fit, arrange inspections, and negotiate the best possible price and terms on your behalf.

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Due Diligence & Contracts

We coordinate with your accountant and solicitor through due diligence, finance approval and contract signing to keep things on track.

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Settlement & Handover

We manage settlement, stock takes and a smooth staff/customer handover β€” so you walk away with a clean exit and your sale price in hand.

Runs on the board

Decades of experience, backed by results

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Proven expertise

Proven expertise and deep market knowledge, across key Melbourne sectors!

Deep market knowledge matters. These are the specific business categories where our team holds decades of combined deal history.
Food & Beverage

Cafes, restaurants, takeaway and QSR businesses across Melbourne β€” our largest and most experienced category.

Strata Management

Strata management businesses and portfolios, including transfer support and lot-owner continuity.

Tatts, News & Post
A niche category most brokers avoid, BPA has genuine depth here.
Service Businesses
From trades to professional services, businesses built on recurring client relationships.
Commercial Freeholds
Freehold going-concern sales for owners looking to sell the property alongside the business.
Franchise
Franchise resales for owners and prospective buyers of established, recognised brands.
Wholesale

Wholesale, distribution and manufacturing businesses with established supply chains.

Retail

Retail shops and specialty stores in strong trading locations.

Meet the brokers

The team behind BPA Business Brokers

A dedicated team of licensed business brokers, each with deep category expertise.

Mino Stronghilis
Director / Senior Broker
Evan Papadopoulos
Senior Business Broker
Ray Farah
Business Broker
Jimmy Alame
Business Broker
Frank Gioffre
Business Broker
Matthew Cheung
Business Broker
John Ghionis
Business Broker
Chadi Bou-Saab
Business Broker
Natasha (Siaw Cheng) Ho
Business Broker
Behind the scenes

Admin & Support

The team keeping every appraisal, listing and settlement on track.
Our proven process

From Appraisal to Settlement

BPA Business Brokers stays by your side every step of the way, from your very first appraisal right through to settlement day, offering steady guidance and support so you never have to navigate the process alone.
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Free Appraisal
We assess your financials, assets, lease and comparable local sales to give you an honest, defensible price range.
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Confidential Marketing & Listing
Your business goes live across major marketplaces and our buyer database, with NDAs in place before any sensitive details are shared.
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Buyer Screening & Negotiation
We qualify every enquiry, arrange inspections, and negotiate the best possible price and terms on your behalf.
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Due Diligence & Contracts
We coordinate with your accountant and solicitor through due diligence and contract signing to keep things on track.
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Settlement & Handover
We oversee the settlement process leading to a smooth staff/customer handover, so you walk away with a clean exit.
Real results, real brokers

What clients say about our brokers

One recent review for each member of our sales team, sourced from Google and BPA client testimonials.

Mino Stronghilis

Director / Senior Broker

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“His professionalism, knowledge and communication throughout the entire process were outstanding. Made a stressful sale feel completely manageable.”

Sylvana Madi

The Hot Spot Fish & Chips, Gisborne

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Evan Papadopoulos

Senior Business Broker

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“Evan provided a seamless, friendly and easy process. Always respectful of both parties’ requirements.”

Isaac Tait

MBCM Strata Specialist, Hawthorn

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Ray Farah

Business Broker

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“He was always there for me in the whole journey of buying Cafe Chezzi. He always helped me with all of my concerns.”

Anita Bhatia

Cafe Chezzi

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Jimmy Alame

Business Broker

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“Jimmy Alame was professional and made the experience during the whole process very easy and hassle free.”

Paul T

Just Cruiz In Diner

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Frank Gioffre

Business Broker

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“Frank was tenacious in achieving a sale, staying on top of every detail from start to finish.”

Lou Marinelli

Lakeside News & Lotto

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Matthew Cheung

Business Broker

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“He was very knowledgeable and helpful in making this sale successful. He worked very hard to keep everything on track.”

Jason Fung

Little Cha Bubble Tea

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John Ghionis

Business Broker

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“He provided exceptional guidance throughout this complex process. John’s expertise and dedication navigated us through.”

Kalliopi & Marcos Zagkountinos

Rooster Rocks, East Ivanhoe

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Chadi Bou-Saab

Business Broker

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“Another business sold with the team at BPA Brokers! I can’t speak highly enough of their professionalism, expertise and commitment.”

Carine

Duncans Wollert

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Natasha (Siaw Cheng) Ho

Business Broker

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“Natasha made the whole process so much easier than we expected. She was patient with our questions, always contactable, and genuinely looked out for our interests from start to finish.”

Sally Smith

Point Cook fish and Chips

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Selling a business in Melbourne

Melbourne's business brokerage specialists

BPA Business Brokers has been helping Victorian business owners buy and sell businesses for over 27 years. Based in Preston and servicing all of Victoria, from the CBD to regional areas. Our brokers specialise in food and beverage, Tatts News Post, strata management, retail, and service businesses.

Whether you’re a business owner exploring an exit, a first-time buyer looking for your first venture, or an experienced operator adding to your portfolio, our team provides honest, experience-backed guidance at every step, from appraisal and marketing through to negotiation and settlement. We maintain a standard of excellence by offering the same consistent, high-quality service and equal support to all of our vendors, big or small.

Areas we service

Victoria state wide.

Common questions

How much is my business worth?

Business appraisals depend on industry, profitability (SDE/EBITDA), lease terms, equipment, and comparable recent sales. We provide a free, no-obligation appraisal, based on real recent transactions.

How long does it take to sell a business?

Every business is different, selling a business can take as little as 2 weeks or up to 6 months plus. Depending on the type of business, location, fitout, lease, declared profitability and most importantly, the Vendors expectations within current marketing conditions. BPA Business Brokers will always put Vendors best interest first.

Is my sale kept confidential?

To the best of our ability, yes. We use non-disclosure agreements and qualify all buyers before releasing sensitive financial or operational information.

What fees does BPA charge?

Our fee structure is discussed upfront during your free appraisal, fully transparent and provided in writing, with no surprises.

Turn years of hard work into maximum return when you sell your business with BPA Business Brokers!

Whether you’re selling or buying, get a free, confidential conversation with one of our specialist brokers today.

Get a Free, Confidential Appraisal

Give us a call to arrange an appointment. We’re based in Preston and service businesses across all of Victoria.

181-187 Plenty Rd, Preston VIC 3072

Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm, or by appointment