Summary
NEW FINANCE OPTIONS. Be your own cafe boss! Make the change and partner with a Brand that supports you to allow for your success.
Royalties
6% of gross
Marketing Fees
3% of gross
Location Details
prominent cafe location - strong customer base
About the Opportunity
Shingle Inn is now able to offer budding cafe entrepreneurs in south-east Melbourne an opportunity to own an exceptional boutique cafe in a prominent location, and to be their own boss!
In our cafes the Shingle Inn 'experience' starts the moment customers enter our cafes. Luxuriously upholstered chairs and warm rich colours with our signature range of decadent cakes, superior quality coffee, delicious gourmet sandwiches and emphasis on exceptional customer service has helped us establish a renowned boutique cafe brand. All of these elements provide a proven business system to kick-start your success.
Shingle Inn currently operates a network of cafes across Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Western Australia, and South Australia with expansion plans for North Queensland and across Australia and NZ in 2025.
Our hand-crafted products are lovingly baked and distributed to each cafe to ensure quality and most importantly, allowing you to concentrate on creating memorable customer experiences in-store.
Become part of our Shingle Inn 'family' and embrace the culture and tradition that have become part of the quintessential Shingle Inn experience and the reason a special occasion shared at a Shingle Inn Cafe is carried through from one generation to the next.
Finance Options Available
Franchisee Testimonials
“Becoming a Shingle Inn Franchisee feels like becoming a member of a family. We feel like we made the right decision by purchasing a Shingle Inn Franchise, and recommend others to do the same. Go for it!”
Kathy Nau & Annette Kirby – Shingle Inn Sunshine Plaza Franchisees
“We had never worked in the hospitality industry prior to becoming a Shingle Inn Franchisee, and now we love it – you can’t keep us away from the store. The 6 week training program taught us everything we needed to know from cleaning the floor to completing the banking and finance paperwork.”
April Carnie & Nicki Nesbitt – Shingle Inn Mt Ommaney Franchisees
Marketing support
Our highly experienced marketing team is responsible for creating and executing both national and local area marketing campaigns in conjunction with our franchisee network. These marketing initiatives are designed to support each Shingle Inn cafe.
Training provided
• Comprehensive 6 week pre-opening training + ongoing support
• Business support and ongoing assistance in managing the day-to-day store operations
• The opportunity to grow your business and build a saleable asset as part of a
successful network
• Initial and ongoing technical support coupled with access to extensive experience
and support through the Shingle Inn National Office and Area Managers
• Systems and processes for day-to-day management of the business
Skills
We are searching for people who are passionate and committed to the values of Shingle Inn. No previous Cafe/Hospitality experience is required, however, our people must believe in:
• Exceeding customers' expectations
• Embracing Innovation and Tradition
• Delivering superior quality
• Being part of a premium cafe brand
Length of Agreement
5-7 years
Year Business Established
1936
Year Franchising Commenced
2008
Site locations
25
History
The Historic Shingle Inn, Edward Street Brisbane was built in 1936 amidst the depression. Constructed as an elegant English-style teahouse, Shingle Inn faced abandonment in early 1970’s but was bought by the Bellchambers family in 1975.
With careful rejuvenation of the café, remaining true to the provision of cakes, bakery specialities and food of exceptional quality, the word of Shingle Inn’s unique and wonderful experience spread from one generation to the next.
Awards
Franchise Council of Australia Emerging Franchisor of the Year
Franchise Council of Australia Franchisee of the Year (2 or more staff)
Franchise Council of Australia Field Manager of the Year
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