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Sell your salon today, confidential, professional, amazing results!

3 x Australian Business Brokers of the Year

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you are an investor or an owner operator, if you want to buy or sell, we have the very best information and the largest range of salons for sale in Australia.

 

Our multi award winning team boasts the leading business brokers in the country and best of all we specialise in the sale of hair and beauty salons. Benchmark has a very extensive database of salon buyers looking to acquire Salon Businesses For Sale right across Australia, and our Salon Brokers are available to meet your needs in a professional and confidential manner.

 

You’ll discover that we have offices across Australia. One of the strengths of the salon sales team is the fact that all of our brokers have either been involved in business, are hairdressers, beauty therapists or have operated their own small business or salon. So, in speaking to a Benchmark broker, you are speaking to someone who REALLY knows what it’s like to be in business and operate salons.

 

Our team’s experience in the salon industry and business sales is second to none. We understand this creative and service based industry so we can provide you with valuable guidance with regards to the management and takeover of hair and beauty salon businesses. Hair and Beauty Salons can be a wise form of investment with very high returns. Whether you are an investor, a franchisor or a hairdresser or beauty therapist looking to start your own business, our Salon Sales Team has the skills and the salons to match you with your perfect business. Call the team today and you’ll instantly understand that you are talking with people that really know what they are doing and will help to achieve a positive result for you.

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Confidentiality, Professionalism, Commitment, Trust, Industry Knowledge, Previous Salon Owner

Business Broker of the Year - Winners Ba

HERE ARE WHAT OUR CLIENTS HAVE SAID ABOUT US OVER THE LAST YEAR

 

Don Scali -  Seller - Diplomat – December 2023  

 

 

“John has been at the forefront of our industry for the last 12 years and he has successfully sold my salons in the past. He originally sold my barbershop in Taigum, we listed the shop with him and within a month it was sold. 12 Years later John was my first call when I wanted to sell my shop at Capalaba. He got a great buyer and delivered a great result at a good price. John got my business sold again and managed the process all the way to the end, especially getting shopping center leasing approved, thank you so much. Great timing just before Christmas. Look forward to getting my other two businesses sold with you soon.”

 

 

Shahad Matti – Buyer - Diplomat – December 2023

 

“This was my first business purchase, so I was relying on John to guide me through the process and he was amazing.  I’m a barber and I always wanted to have my own shop for my family, I have just recently arrived from overseas and I really appreciated John’s help in getting us approved though the leasing and making our goal. come true, thank you.”

 

 

Jackie Despotoski - Seller – Sibu – December 2023

 

Thank you so much for your hard work and getting my business sold, especially after many many years of being in business I just wanted the exit to happy swiftly. thank you for keeping me informed and on track throughout the process.

 

Sarav and Balbeer – Buyer - Sibu – December 2023.

 

“We really appreciate your help buying our first Salon business. I was amazed on how knowledgeable you were with regards to salon operations and we will definitely be in touch in the future if we need a few tips and tricks. Thank you so much for your help. Look forward to acquiring some more businesses  down the track.”

 

 

 

Trish and Lara – Buyer Kew skin therapy – December 2023.

 

”After looking around at lots of different options John was so accommodating and patient in showing us a wide range of salons. It’s our first business and we’re grateful for John’s work in helping us secure our beauty business and guiding us through the process. We are super excited. Thank you very much.”

 

 

Rosa Mantella – Seller – Kew skin therapy – December 2023

 

“We couldn’t be more pleased with John’s dedication, persistency and all the extra help he put in get our salon sold after 35 years in business. It’s finally ready to retire sit back and enjoy life. Thank you so much for the amount of work and effort you’ve put win to achieve such a great result. We are so grateful!”

 

 

Nhan Huynh - buyer: - Urban Man Hawthorn – November 2023

 

 

“John was a great help in assisting me in my first barbershop purchase in Melbourne. The whole transaction was so super smooth, and I really appreciate everything you’ve done.”

 

 

 

Jerry Compolla - Seller: - Urban Man Hawthorn – November 2023

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‘Once again, John delivered a successful sale for me. That’s two barbershops sold in the last month, thank you very much again.”

 

 

Darryl Brooks - Buyer  - Tommy Guns – October 2023

 

“I want to thank you for all your professional assistance provided throughout our recent purchase of our two salons. The transaction was simple with all required details executed perfectly.”

 

 

 

Mike Whitford - Seller – Tommy Guns – October – 2023

 

“I will be definitely recommending you to my friends and anyone that wants to sell their salon. John delivered a fantastic result in a timely manner. He was focused, had superb energy and knew the business inside and out. I can’t say anymore and thankyou enough.”

 

 

Ketan Shyian – Seller – Raw element/Rhubard/Dominics – October 2023

 

“We have known John for over a decade he assisted us in buying our first salon and then helped us build our empire with additional sites. When it was time to sell we knew John would be diligent, professional and get the job done. John, we really appreciate your extended effort to keep pushing the sale through to completion. We had a difficult buyer that struggled to obtain funding however John did so much to keep the deal alive and get it over the line. But we got there in the end, selling all 3 of our outstanding salons for a great price.” 

 

 

Hardeep Kaur - Buyer - Raw element/Rhubard/Dominics - October 2023

 

“I really can’t thank you enough for your patience and hard working in helping me purchase my first businesses in Australia. Without you it wouldn’t have been possible.” 

 

 

 

Erin laird – Seller – Take off Skin and Body – October 2023.

 

“Oh Oh Oh …. We finally got there in the end, I never thought my business would sell however John got it done and before Christmas arrived. Thanks for your persistence and constant work in finding a buyer to take on our business that we have been running for over a decade.” 

 

 

Shelley Kempe – Buyer - Take off Skin and Body – October 2023.

 

 

“I can’t believe this day is here! I’m super excited to be a business owner and looking forward to the future. Thankyou for your assistance in the process and guiding me through something so complex.”

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Marion Emerson - Seller – The Sandy Chair – October 2023

 

“I already knew John from Benchmark as my old business partner had dealt with him only a year or so ago and he came highly recommended. When it was time to sell my salon I immediately called John. We had just listed the business for sale and John then delivered a buyer immediately. I could not believe how quick and smooth the process was. 

Thanks again “

 

 

Jackie Bogatie - Buyer – The Sandy Chair – October 2023

 

“It was great dealing with John to help us buy our first salon business in Melbourne. We found a great business in a lovely location. Can’t to get going and enjoy. A big thanks from me and Andy.”

 

 

Jerry Compolla - Seller: - Urban Man Malvern – September 2023

 

"After running my businesses for over three decades, there was no one else I trusted to handle the sale. John, who recently took over my barber shop, delivered exceptional results. I'm thrilled with the sale, and it marks the end of an era with my long-term business partner. John has successfully sold several of my businesses over the years. Thanks once again for your invaluable support and assistance."

 

Siky/Nishant – Buyer- Urban Man Malvern – September 2023

 

"We've had the pleasure of buying from John in the past, and this marks our second successful business transaction with him. The transition was incredibly seamless and smooth. Thank you again, and we eagerly anticipate our next venture."

 

Vrind Sharma - Buyer – The Beauty circle – September 2023

 

"John has become more than just a business contact; he's a dear friend now. I'm immensely grateful for his help in achieving our goals, especially as newcomers to the country. Thanks again, and let's chat soon."

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Michelle Thorton - Seller - Holistic hair Co - August 2023

 

“There was no one better to get my salon sold. It was great to be able to call someone that really knew their stuff and could deliver the outcome I wanted.

John was there whenever I needed him and our only real challenge was working though issues with the landlord. John made my purchase as smooth as I think it could have been. Well done!”


 

Steven/Mel Storrar - Buyer Holistic hair Co - August 2023

 

 

“We found John very pleasant, professional and knowledgeable. He assisted us in buying out first salon in Brisbane. 

We are excited on our new challenge. Thanks again.”

 

Stef Gaglio - Seller  - Lash up – August 2023

 

 

“Thank you so much, John you legend, you’re the best! Really happy to spend more time with my baby and for getting the business sold.”

 

Annie Mann - Seller – Ann Mauri – August 2023

 

“I am delighted with the service that John has offered us in respect to the sale of my hairdressing salon. He’s been a part of the entire journey from messages on the website, the constant phone calls, to excellent communication with potential buyers, and then with advice on the final sale process. The big plus with John is that he understands the hairdressing business., and also the trials and tribulations of an investor purchasing a business, rather than a hairdresser. I congratulate John on his communication skills, his follow-through, and then the success of selling my business.”

 

Kayasha Cairnes - Buyer – Ann Mauri – Augus 2023.

 

“I found John very proactive and very helpful in providing information on the business that we purchased. We are super excited and look forward to a few more salons down the track. Thank you very much for your help.”

 

 

 

Nicholas Bouzanis - Buyer - All about salon – August 2023

 

“Thanks John you’ve been an amazing person to talk to with and you were very efficient. I really appreciate all your help in purchasing our first business. Look forward to the next one in the next year or two.”

 

 

 

Wizdom Westlake - Seller – All about salon – August 2023

 

“I was recommended to uitlise John from Benchmark. He successfully managed the sale of my business. I’m super happy how it worked out and delighted with John's services. If you’re looking at selling a salon, there’s no one else better.”

 

 

 

Melissa Heath – Seller - Blush day spa – July 2023

 

Thanks John for helping me sell my business after many years of ownership. John came highly recommended and I’ve been delighted to have engaged with him and he was there to get the job done. Now I’ve sold my fully sold my business I look forward to my next chapter in life.

 

 

 

Scott Morell - Seller – London and Co – July 2023

 

 

“Thanks John for helping us sell our business. It was a very successful salon and we wanted to makes sure it was going to be transitioned over to the best possible buyer and be a confidential sale so that our team would be looked after. John came highly recommended and managed to find multiple buyers quickly. Overall the salon sale was very seamless and now that we have settled we are able to move on with our life over in the UK Thankyou very much.” 

 

 

Brian Stieg - Buyer – London and Co – July 2023

 

 

 “John you are a legend and I appreciate your efforts in the transaction to make sure it was smooth. The sellers were great to deal with throughout the sale and we feel that you managed the process so well to ensure everyone go what they wanted.” 

 

 


Fiona Worsley – Seller – The Green Room – July 2023

 

I was thinking that I was going to have to close my doors and tell the staff they haven’t got a job but luckily John found a buyer at the final hour. Then we managed to secure a new lease for the buyers and everything came together. The staff are delighted they don’t need to look for a new job and I get to walk away from the business without closing it down after all my years of blood sweat … but no tears! Thank you John Kasapi … The miracle worker! 

 

 

Poonam Jhorar - Buyer – The Green Room – July 2023

 

 

“I can’t speak more highly of John from Benchmark; he is very knowledgeable and helpful which allowed us to purchase our first business. Thank you for your assistance.” 

 

 

 

Bianca Pritchard – Seller Jindi day spa – June 2023

 

”I first listed my business with another business broker for a year without any success. When I switched over to John from Benchmark, I could easily see the difference in-standards and execution. We instantly had buyers coming though and even the buyers said he was so professional and easy to work with.
 

John delivered a fantastic buyer for my well-established day spa, Im very happy with the great result. Thankyou so much for all your hard work I can look forward to my holiday tomorrow, thankyou thankyou thankyou!”

 

 

Jas and Vinay - Buyer – Jindi day spa – June 2023

 

“We were looking to purchase a business and I can honestly say there’s no one better than John that we come across in our search. In John we trust!  Buying a business through him we experienced a wealth of unparalleled knowledge and great communication throughout the process. We are super delighted with our new day spa business.”

 

 

 

Nalin and Ravina – Seller – Salon 23 – May 2023

 

“I couldn’t ask for anything more.  Listed and sold within two months, smooth quick and for a great price, outstanding result. Thank you so much, John.”

 

 

Sepher Miram - Buyer – Salon 23 – May 2023

 

“John kasapi provided excellent support throughout my journey of buying a new business and proved to me that he is an expert in his field. I'll be in touch for my future projects.”

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Dan Hiller – Headquarters – April 2023

 

“Working with John Kasapi I knew from the beginning that he would sell the salon. After the salon had been listed with another broker for over a year with little to no effort being proactively shown, it was refreshing to have John work with us and get qualified leads within just a few weeks, resulting in a sale. John guided the buyer from their initial inquiry through to the finalisation of the sale and settlement. This business was part of our family for 32 years and having John take care of the sale meant a lot of myself and my family – knowing that we’ve found the best possible solution.”

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Linda Dimovski - Buyer – Headquarters – April 2023

 

“Thanks for all the time on the phone to me, it was like having a crisis help line. Thanks for all your patience and support through the last 3 months. 

Can wait to meet you in person one day.” 

 

 

Ridha Alamarah - Buyer – Urban man barbers – April 2023

 

 

“I was looking to buy another barber shop and approached John to see if he had any on his books that were specific to what I was looking for.

John found me the ideal shop and helped me immeasurably during the buying process. We encountered some difficulties with the lease, John not only ironed out all the issues we were having with the leaseholder he then renegotiated with better terms.  I am now the proud owner of my own barbers in Brunswick; this is all thanks to John. Look forward to developing more shops so I can eventually franchise them. “

 

 

David Natoli - Seller – Urban Man – April 2023.

 

“I have known John for almost 10 years, we met in a previous business transaction.

 

When I decided to sell my shop  he was the first person I called. The sale was not without its challenges we had issues with the lease and the buyer then looked to renegotiate the sale price. John managed to get a resolution with the landlord and also played a lead role in renegotiating the sale when it looked like the deal would collapse. Once again I found John to be very knowledgeable, confident and an experienced sales broker.  We had a good few laughs along the way and glad we have finally sold our business so we can focus on other ventures. Really appreciate all your hard work and persistence.”

Bianca Cubit – Seller – Ella Bache Hobart – February 2023

 

“Thank you for all your help in the sale of my business after 15 years of being part of a one of the leading franchises in the country it’s nice to finally step back. I did think for a moment, it wasn’t going to happen, but we got it done! I appreciate all the time you took to help me through the process. I will definitely recommend you to anyone I know who is looking to sell their business.”

 

Thanks again,

 

Rory And Katie Mackay – buyer - Ella Bache Hobart – February 2023

 

“John is a great business broker.  He has a wealth of knowledge and experience and is always willing to share it. I would highly recommend John to anyone who is looking for help in purchasing a salon business.”

 

 

Toni Katsaros - Seller  Elysian – January 2023

 

“John kasapi from Benchmank successfully sold my business after 15 years of ownership. I had unfortunately used another broker before John who was not great and the business sat on the market for many many months.  Once I listed with John, he was able to get a job done immediately. The whole process was seamless, and actually quite enjoyable, John made sure that every was item was checked off. He was across the entire process to ensure that we had the successful outcome. It was important to me to have the business sold for the birth of my baby boy and he did it!  I even thought about naming him after John. “

Thanks again 

 

 

Jag Dhaliwal – Buyer – Elysian – January 2023 

 

“A big thanks to John for making this such a smooth sale process. I’m really grateful that John helped me to buy another business to add to our collection. 

I had many negative experiences with other brokerage companies when I bought our previous businesses, but dealing with John was a breath of fresh air.  To have it go so well is testament that John really knows his stuff.”

 

 

Julie and Glenn Castle – buyer – Sorelle organika salon – January 2023

 

“John kasapi was an absolute pleasure to deal with we really appreciate all your hard work. We had previously dealt with another broker and found her very hard to deal with, so John was a breathe of fresh air when as he really knew his stuff and had such a relaxed but professional approach to the sale of the business. This was really unique, thanks again for all your support.”

 

Sabirna – Seller – Sorelle organika salon – January 2023

 

 

“It was impressive to have John achieve a great price for my business and to navigate the sales process in such a smooth and fluid way. Combined with a quick turnaround.  This is exactly what I needed as I was heading overseas for the transaction, had a baby and moved house in the middle of all this. So grateful for having John look after the sale.”

 

 

Susie Szabo Buyer – Brow Lust – December 2022

 

“Very Very Very Good …. We found John very helpful and a delight to work with. We found the perfect business to buy it really suits what we’re looking for. Thank you very much.”

 

 

Veronica Filo - Seller – Brow Lust – December 2022

 

“It was one of the hardest decisions in my life to sell my business and I was just so thankful that I come John.  It was an extremely emotional time in my life. I’m very happy to have now sold and found the most perfect perfect that will cherish my many years of hard work and I’m sure go on to grow the business even further.  It was a great result. I can now enjoy my holiday in Bali just before Christmas thank you so very much.” 

 

 

Jonathon Nelson –Buyer – Eco Spa -November 2022

 

“I have been dealing with John kasapi over the last year or so and he has been very helpful in presenting sites to us. This is a Fantastic acquisition to increase our WA presence. Thanks for your efforts and I look forward to more to come.”

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Denise Maxwell -Seller – Gosh and Co salon – November 2022.

 

“I am truly grateful to John kasapi from Benchmank in delivering a such smooth sale of my business. Unfortunately, it was a sale that I did not want to happen but I needed the job done quickly and professionally as my health is not getting much better. John found the most perfect buyer to take my business on. No words can express my gratitude thanks so much for your understanding. “

 

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Ivan and Brodie - Buyer – Gosh and Co – November 2022.

 

“We found John to be the ultimate professional and a real delight in helping us secure a fantastic business given the seller’s circumstances 

Thanks so much, the business is in good hands.”

 

 



Peter Theochari - Seller  - Coco de luma – November 2022

 

“John kasapi has delivered an exceptional price for our business in a tough challenging market. Not only did he deliver a sensational result, he was instrumental in managing the sales process smoothly. 

There were moments I thought this would never happen.

Communication between all parties was excellent and John successfully managed two very difficult lawyers on both sides. 

 If you are looking at selling a good business in Sydney, I would not look anywhere else, John Kasapi from Benchmark is your guy. Thank you very much look forward to having a beer with you.”

 

 

Ben Cubleo - Buyer – Coco de luma – November 2022

 

“We had been looking for a hair salon business for so long and spoke to John kasapi From Benchmark on numerous occasions. Finally, one popped up that suited our requirements and it was perfect. Really appreciate your help.  John thoroughly guided us through the process step-by-step and we are super excited we’re in at long last. Thankyou so much for your help and patience.”

 

 

Lorna Evans - Seller – IN Salon – November 2022

 

“I want to say a huge thank you for all your work to help put my salon into the hands of the new owners. We wish them all the success in the future. I can now see why you’re the best business broker around. Thank you so much for your help I’ll certainly be recommending any potential sellers in the future.”

 

 

Sushil -   Buyer – IN Salon - November 2022

 

“Truly grateful for all your efforts in helping us achieve our dream salon. Look forward to catching up when you are in town, thank you very much.”

 

 

Andrew and Bridget Hulse – seller – Jolie the salon – November 2022

 

” Thanks, John, for such a quick sale. You found a buyer instantly and we had a fast settlement. Fantastic result well done. “

 

 

Jess – Buyer – Jolie the salon – November 2022

 

“Thanks, John, for all your help in assisting us to purchase our first salon, very excited to be in. Excellent execution in such a short space of time and really appreciate your knowledge and assistance thought the transaction. Please keep an eye out next year for another one we can add. 

Thanks so much”

 

 

Joanne Zaunbrecher – Seller – Harr salon – October 2022    

 

 

I’m finally sitting here relaxing having a mani-pedi after selling my salon after 15 years.  I’m so over the moon that I chose the best business broker on this planet to help me sell my business.

If I have another business to sell I will make sure I write into my Testament/Will that John is the broker to sell it. I couldn’t have done it without him. 

Look forward to catch up over a bottle of verve. 

Thanks you so much, Jo x 

 

 

Annie Thorpe – Seller – Mac Lulu – September 2022 

 

 

“I have known John for over eight years and he has sold numerous salons for me this will be my last one I’m so grateful I managed to move on from my business thanks again You are a real legend in this industry I love your work”

 

 

Steve Hartley – Buyer – Mac Lulu – September 2022 

 

 

“It was on! It was off! … it’s back on! Thank you for doing your best to help me get this business. I’m super happy with this location and the salon will work well with my existing chain. This is our fourth salon and a real milestone for our company – thanks very much John and the team and we look forward to a few more to come.”

 

 

 

Mary and Rosa - Sellers - Hair Spectrum – September 2022

 

“Thank you so much for your help, John I’m really delighted with the buyer and that I get to stay on and continue working in the business without running it.

Wish you all the best once again thank you very much.”

 

 

 

Chris Pickles - Buyers – Hair Spectrum – September 2022

 

“This one is fabulous! Thanks, John, for helping to purchase our second salon, you are such a lovely business broker to deal with through this entire process. I’ll definitely be giving you a call when we’re ready for a third salon thank you again for all your help.”

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Ashlea Bacon -  Seller  - Unsurpassable – August 2022 

 

“I don’t even know where to start. Had my salon listed with someone else but didn’t get any results.  Found John Kasapi who delivered a few buyers straight away. Then the games began with our landlord. He was a nightmare. There were rent increases, yearly term changes, option problems, wrong names on documents, no one returning our calls, terrible lawyers involved. However, one phenomenal business broker pulled it all together and somehow got the sale to settlement. Amazing job John. 


I have already recommended my friend who owns a business to use John already, I truly can’t thank you enough. “ 

 

 

Michelle Thornton - Buyer – Unsurpassable – August 2022

 

“I really wanted to buy this salon as it fitted perfectly and was a so conveniently located to me. There were so so many road blocks along the way and I want to pull out so many times. I even did jump off the cliff as I could not take any more issues that the landlord and the lease gave us. However, John like a knight in shining armor deflected all of the problems associated with the lease and got me back on the horse and off to my castle. I couldn’t have done it without you and I appreciate everything you have done to help me. “

 

 

Sam Nicolas - Seller  - Collective hair and beauty – July 2022

 

“Johnny Boy you are a legend! I’m so glad I used your services. It was fairly smooth sailing for the most part and then we navigated a good outcome on the lease for the new purchaser coming into the premises. The timing of the transaction was fantastic. It was a tricky couple of months but you kept us all on the straight and narrow. Your execution was impressive and I’m positive there’s not many brokers as effective and efficient.”  

 

Darren Naylor  - Buyer - Collective hair and beauty – July 2022

 

 

”Thank you John for helping us purchase the salon that we wanted. It was extremely special as my wife was a client of the salon and I really appreciate your work in making this a smooth transaction and a great outcome for the seller, the staff and us. thanks again”

 

 

Mel Donald - Seller – Kayber hair salon – July 2022

 

“I thought this day would never come, super happy to be moving on after over 10 years of salon ownership. Thanks for all your help throughout and your patience was appreciated.”

 

Gavan Burke - Buyer – Kayber hair salon -July 2022

 

“Thanks for your assistance in this matter you have made this a streamlined process”
 

Tennille Mitsopoulos - Buyer – Outaquinn salon – July 2022

 

“Thanks, you John so much you have been amazing and it is a work of art on how you making this process so smooth. I have bought other businesses before and I can say that this was the smoothest sale ever. I even spoke to another business broker when I was looking at buying and she even said you were the best around.”

 

Jason Outten – seller - Outaquin.salon – July 2022 
 

“Thank you mate for the whole thing. Making it easy and achieving a fantastic result. I will certainly be recommending you to other sellers.”

 

 

Bianca and Leanne Spense - Seller - Miss Gertrude’s – July 2022

 

“Hi John thank you so much for facilitating the sale of our business it was a very lengthy process to get a positive result from the landlord however we got there in the end and we are super delighted to have it sold. We had been speaking to John often on for the last 3 to 4 years. When we knew when it was time to sell John was the only broker, we were going to contact to sell our prestige salon. I’m so glad we did as there’s no one better in this country to help manage the process from start to finish. A superb job!”

 

 

Nuwee Parris -  Buyer – Miss Gertrude’s – July 2022

 

“This is the second salon I purchased through John and I just I love dealing with Him. He has such an easy-going manner which makes these stressful endeavors a lot easier.  I am a delighted he helped me to achieve a good result with leasing especially when my visa requirements with the Australian immigration were a bit up in the air and the landlord needed reassurance. I appreciate all the effort and help to help me get my second salon; chat to you soon when I want my next one.”

 

 

Tom Donato - Seller - Xiang Essendon and Greensborough – June 2022

 

“Thanks for getting my two prestigious Xiang’s salons sold. I have known John for a long time now and we have had many conversations over the years and when it was time to sell, John was always going to be my only call. It was very important for my to keep it all confidential so I was great full to have john on board to manage this. A buyer came through his database and had already purchased salons through John so this made the process a lot easier than what it could have been. John having the rapport with the buyer kept the deal going through some tricky leasing issues and finally John got the deal to complete. 

Thanks once again chat soon.”

 

Sumit Aora - Buyer – Xiang Essendon and Greensborough – June 2022

 

“This is our third business we have purchased through John kasapi. If we were selling any of my businesses, we would certainly use this, John. He is worth every cent of his commission. Thanks for helping me get these two iconic salons in Melbourne. I know they will keep running for decades to come. Super happy with this chain site and also having the support and guidance from Tom Donato is worth its weight in gold. I couldn’t have done this without you.”

 

 

Moty Grau - Seller – Moty Grau salon – May 2022

 

“I can honestly say I did not think this day would ever come. It really doesn’t feel real but today I finally sold my salon after 15 plus years of ownership. I really thought I was never going to sell it. I am  delighted that John from Benchmark got the job done. It’s was a stress full process and it was great to be able to pick up the phone and chat to John and use his super expertise and experience to guide the sale through successfully. 

Thanks you so much Moty”

 

Andrew Graham - Buyer – Moty Grau salon – May 2022

 

“Thanks John for helping us to purchase our first salon and special thanks for liaising with our lawyer on tasks that needed actioning at the right time”

 

 

Maria Leonardi - Seller  - Velvet and Brown – May 2022

 

I really can’t thank you enough for your determination in seeing this through over a most difficult time that I’ve ever seen in 45years of hairdressing. 35 of those years in business and selling in this climate has been challenging. Well…. You certainly showed us all,  that “Determination” is your middle name!


After having 2 other brokers attempting this feat and not being successful I was ready to give up. Then I spoke to you and you brought back all my faith in being able to sell my business and go into retirement. 
Thank you again, 


You certainly are the broker I would recommend to any of my friends that are ready to sell and move into a new face in life. 

 

 

Tatjana Vaupel - Buyer -Velvet and Brown – May 2022

 

“Thank you John for helping me in getting my first salon. I am super excited, this could not have been possible without you. Even my solicitor commented that you are an excellent best business broker on this transaction. You have been on the ball, quick to respond and you kept both sides on track! Thank you so much for your help in getting this done. I will now sit back and have a glass of bubbles with the seller before we start the training.” 

 

 

Peter Major - Buyer - Marita Willet  hairdressing – April 2022

 

“Thank you, John, for making this such a smooth stress-free process I really appreciate your efforts with helping meet the business and also supplying me with a few employee’s contract templates. Thanks again.”

 

Marita Willet - Seller – Marita Willet hairdressing – April 2022

 

“I’m so appreciative of John successfully handling the sale of my salon. After 25 years of ownership, I’m delighted to have it sold and move onto the next chapter in my life. It was reassuring to have John by my side through this process to make it a easy as possible.”

 

Chris Price - Seller – Wax me Now – January 2022

 

“We built our business up for over 20 years so it was a big decision for us to sell.  I called John and knew he was the right guy to get our salon sold. Within a matter of weeks he had a couple of Buyers and a few offers presented. This was an impressive result as we were in the peak of the Omicron wave and there was massive uncertainty in the community. John delivered us the highest price for an individual salon in states history and we ended up with a fantastic result and a fast completion over the crazy Christmas and New Year period.”

 

 

Richard and Peta Duffy - Buyer – Wax me Now – January 2022
 

“When we chatted to John we found him very helpful. We got all the information on the business which made it easy to make the decision that we were wanting to proceed with the purchase. We are delighted to be in for Christmas thanks for your help along the way.” 

 

 

Kate Morton -Seller - Wish hair and beauty – January 2022

 

“John took over the listing from a previous broker who was not able to get the sale completed. We really appreciated his professionalism in helping us in get our business sold. What a great start to the new year. We highly recommend to use John from Benchmark.”

 

 

Mark Humphris -Buyer - Wish hair and beauty – January 2022

 

“Thanks, john, for assisting us to purchase a great salon and you really did make it a smooth process. We are looking forward to a prosperous new year!”

 

 

 

Simon Hayter - Seller – Blonde Army – January 2022 

 

“Sold in the first week in January, truly great result and I can now move on and focus on my other business. Can’t believe how well managed the sale was and once we found the buyer it was a sleek quick sale at a good price.  Thanks again John”

 

 

Natasha/Jack Bainbridge – Buyer - Blonde Army – January 2022 

 

“We first enquired on a salon with John but it wasn’t a good fit and then once we saw this salon we instantly knew it was the right fit. It’s was great dealing with someone that just made buying a business so easy. Especially when we were not even in the same town. We have now relocated and super exited to what 2022 has to offer us and our new business.”

 

 

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