Fast food restaurant on Orange's Golden Mile up for grabs

By Peter Holmes

Cock-a-doodle-do, Red Rooster is listed as being on the market.

The Red Rooster fast food restaurant on Bathurst Road is on the market.

Known for its roast chicken meals, burgers and best-in-class coleslaw and potato and gravy, the Red Rooster franchise is part of the Golden Mile strip that includes KFC, McDonald's and Taco Bell.

The business has been listed for sale at $590,000 on several commercial real estate sites.

One advertisement for the sale states the franchise is a "High Volume Store with Drive-Thru Net Sales $1,840,000".

"Fully upgraded, modern free-standing store with drive-thru ... Great location in takeaway food hub with excellent street signage and easy access ... Offering inside dining for approx. 32 people and takeaway."

Another online advertisement for Red Rooster.

According to the advertising, the sale includes all equipment, serviced and well-maintained cool room and freezer and a new $10,000 warmer.

The business would be "ideal for a couple to run", and has delivery services.

The rent on the property is listed at $16,330 per month, with a long lease and 10-year option.

When contacted by The Orange News Examiner, the store's owner declined to comment.