Sharetea, Boost, Pizza Hut, The Yiros Shop Crust Gourmet Pizza, Tutti Frutti Frozen Yoghurt, Shingle Inn, ChaTime looking to open in Toowoomba
Some long-awaited businesses have put out expressions of interest to open up new stores in Toowoomba. From Greek food to juice bars, here are the businesses looking to open up shop in the city.
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Toowoomba’s business scene is bustling despite the tumultuous two years business owners and operators have faced, with many ups and downs for all.
We’ve lost businesses and we’ve gained new ones that have added to our lively business sector.
But the best is yet to come with a number of popular franchises contemplating a move to Toowoomba, from frozen yoghurt shops to pizza chains to bubble tea stores.
Here are the businesses eye-ing off Toowoomba as a prospective location for business:
The Yiros Shop
The well-known Greek food shop is looking for a new spot to set up in Toowoomba, and is looking for franchisees to bolster the business.
As a franchisee, you will receive marketing support and collateral, and will be personally mentored by The Yiros Shop founder, Nicholas Mitrossilis.
Sharetea
Grand Central has been primed to house new bubble tea store, Sharetea.
According to Seek Business, Sharetea will open on Dent Street and Margaret Street, and is looking for franchisees to establish the business.
Franchisees will be offered tailored training and ongoing operational support for the entirety of the franchise agreement.
Boost Juice
Boost Juice at Clifford Garden is on offer for a new owner.
The business was established in 2000 and commenced operations at Clifford Gardens in 2015.
Pizza Hut
A “unique” opportunity to open a Pizza Hut in Toowoomba has presented itself.
The shop is located at 15A Wilsonton Shopping Centre, and is a new location and fit out on the verandah.
Current revenue is estimated to be over $900,000.
Hire a Hubby
It’s the country’s largest handyman franchise and now they want to set up shop in Toowoomba.
Hire a Hubby franchisees will have training provided, and access to unparalleled marketing.
The Sporting Globe Bar and Grill
It’s a great combination of sports and hospitality and now this national franchise is looking for takers in Toowoomba.
A six-week franchise training partner program and access to an online portal is no offer for the person who takes up the unique opportunity of opening this franchise in Toowoomba.
As the largest Sports Bar and Grill, the businesses serves over two million customers who watch 250,000 hours of live sport in their venues every year.
My Cabin Mate
My Cabin Mate is on the hunt for owners to launch and develop its franchise business networks across the country.
The business offers cabin and room rentals and is searching for owners in Toowoomba.
Sandwich Chefs
A “super-smart” new delicatessen is eye-ing off Toowoomba for its next location is hunting for franchisees to help set up shop.
With a wide menu range, takeaway, eat-in and home delivery options available, the franchise will be a great way to help a franchisee jump headfirst into the business.
The cost will be $120,000 plus fit-out costs.
ChaTime
The country’s favourite bubble tea store is looking for “passionate, outgoing and driven” people now.
The franchise has identified Grand Central as a potential location, according to seek.com.au.
Training and support will be available for franchisees and staff.
Shingle Inn
A popular cafe chain is also looking to open at Grand Central and is looking for franchisees.
Shingle Inn is offering the opportunity for a person to “become their own boss” and run the cafe.
The cafe offers online ordering, takeaway, and home delivery menu items.
Tutti Frutti Frozen Yoghurt Cafe
The “world’s largest frozen yoghurt franchise” will be setting up shop pending expressions of interest from a franchisee.
The chain launched in 2011 and has experienced “massive growth” after expanding to seven company-owned stores.
The master franchise group own a portfolio of other brands including the successful Lollipops children’s playland.
Crust Gourmet Pizza
Crust Gourmet Pizza are searching for a franchisee in Toowoomba to open a new store in Toowoomba.
Toowoomba will be a brand new site for the chain with delivery territory.
Their “boutique” style is shown in their store experience and in the menu.
Crust has more than 140 stores across Australia and the UK.
Yellow Brick Road
Toowoomba and the surrounding areas could soon be home to mortgage broking franchise Yellow Brick Road.
Franchisees can choose from three business models – full franchise, mobile broker, and loan writer.
Bedshed
Toowoomba is “screaming” for Bedshed, according to Seek Business.
Bedshed is one of the country’s most profitable bedding retailers with over 30 stores across Australia, and another one to potentially be added to Toowoomba.
Bedshed’s franchisees will sell a furniture range that they have helped develop with the customer in mind.
The Yiros Shop
The well-known Greek food shop is looking for a new spot to set up in Toowoomba, and is looking for franchisees to bolster the business.
As a franchisee, you will receive marketing support and collateral, and will be personally mentored by The Yiros Shop founder, Nicholas Mitrossilis.
Sharetea
Grand Central has been primed to house new bubble tea store, Sharetea.
According to Seek Business, Sharetea will open on Dent Street and Margaret Street, and is looking for franchisees to establish the business.
Franchisees will be offered tailored training and ongoing operational support for the entirety of the franchise agreement.
Boost Juice
Boost Juice at Clifford Garden is on offer for a new owner.
The business was established in 2000 and commenced operations at Clifford Gardens in 2015.
Pizza Hut
A “unique” opportunity to open a Pizza Hut in Toowoomba has presented itself.
The shop is located at 15A Wilsonton Shopping Centre, and is a new location and fit out on the verandah.
Current revenue is estimated to be over $900,000.
Hire a Hubby
It’s the country’s largest handyman franchise and now they want to set up shop in Toowoomba.
Hire a Hubby franchisees will have training provided, and access to unparalleled marketing.
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