Summary
An opportunity to buy a profitable & well-established Garden Supplies business in Smithfield, SA. After 30 years of service, the owner is ready to retire. Offered as a turnkey, Walk-In-Walk-Out sale.
Location Details
Corner of Samuel Street & Curtis Road, Smithfield SA 5114
A Prime Location: Strategically positioned on a high-traffic corner—an “unavoidable choke point” funneling customers directly into major land development sites in the rapidly expanding Northern suburbs of Adelaide.
Potential
Untapped Marketing Potential
Remarkably, the business has achieved its strong performance with minimal marketing effort, relying primarily on organic traffic delivered by Google search to the Acacia Garden Supplies website. This presents a significant opportunity for a new owner to implement strategic marketing initiatives, with the potential for significant growth.
Skills
This business offers maximum flexibility. All existing staff are willing to remain, providing the new owner with the immediate option of a truly turnkey operation. This means you can invest and start operating successfully regardless of your current skill level.
Hours
Since 1993, the business has traded 7 days a week, with reduced hours on weekends.
Lease
A substantial leasehold property, approx. 6,200 M2. The new business owner will be offered a long-term lease.
Employees
The business is operated by a father & son managment tean, with approximately 7 casual staff members, filling a 7-day roster. All staff are aware of the pending sale and all (except retiring father) would like to be considered for ongoing employment.
About the Business
An opportunity to acquire a profitable & well-established Garden Supplies business in Smithfield, South Australia.
Key Business Highlights
Established since 1993: A trusted, cornerstone business with a loyal customer base.
Prime Location: Strategically positioned on a high-traffic corner—an “unavoidable choke point” funneling customers directly to major land development sites in the rapidly expanding Northern suburbs of Adelaide. This ensures inescapable exposure to high-value consumers.
Robust Financial Performance: For the past four years, Acacia Garden Supplies has seen consistent growth in sales and profit, laying a solid foundation for a new owner.
Diverse Product Range: Supplies essential landscape and garden products, including gravel, sand, loam, bagged cement, turf, and tools, catering to both trade and retail.
Untapped Growth Potential: Performance is strong with minimal marketing (relying mostly on organic Google search traffic). A new owner can implement strategic marketing to immediately capitalize on growth, especially by targeting nearby major developments (Munno Para, Gawler, Riverlea Park, Two Wells, etc.).
Sale & Asking Price: Seeking offers in the region of $1,220,000 (negotiable) for the Walk-In-Walk-Out sale (includes Stock, Plant, and Goodwill).
Included Plant: 4 Trucks, 2 Tractors, 1 Forklift, and all tools.
Stock: Included in sale price (approx $90,000).
Property: Operates from a 6,200 m² leasehold property with a modern weighbridge.
Training: Current owner is available to provide training/handover support or current manager can be retained for the short or long-term.
This is a rare opportunity to step into a stable, profitable, and well-managed operation with a clear runway for significant expansion.
History
Acacia Garden Supplies has been a cornerstone of the local communities since its establishment in 1993, growing into a trusted name for quality landscape and garden products.
The surrounding suburbs are experiencing an explosion of new housing developments, which represents a prime opportunity for significant sales growth. A new owner can target these areas to gain market penetration and secure a dominant position as the go-to supplier for new residential landscaping projects.
