Just like Star Wars is set to release yet another rendition this week, the battle of charcoal chicken shops is with us once again with the sale of a Melbourne Chargrill Charlie’s.
Chicken wars are well-documented on Real Commercial, with independent shops facing increased pressure from giants El Jannah and Oporto, particularly in Sydney, where the famed ‘Red Rooster line’ is having to be redrawn. It’s even spilled over to Victoria, where El Jannah’s proliferation is immense.
The humble Aussie chicken shop is facing stiff competition from giants El Jannah and Oporto, which both had humble beginnings.
So, if you’re interested in flapping your wings in the sector, here are some opportunities to buy a building leased to a chicken shop, or even lease one yourself.
A bird in the hand on Swan
A popular corner shop with lots of footfall is set to get investors clucky in Richmond – 171-173 Swan Street is home to Chargrill Charlie’s, which has just recently signed on for another 10-year lease.
The prominent corner site sits smack bang in the middle of Richmond, a growing CBD-adjacent hub that is becoming ever more popular with startups and businesses. Swan Street is also a huge fixture on gameday, home to many pubs and a short stroll to the MCG.
Chargrill Charlie’s recently signed on for another 10-year lease. Picture: realcommercial.com.au
The Chargrill Charlie’s brand licence sold in 2023 to pre-eminent chicken kings Craveable Brands, which also owns Red Rooster, Oporto and Chicken Treat. Though, customers still love Charlie’s for its homecooked vibe – a schtick that has stuck since its inception in 1989 in Coogee.
Sizzling strips in Surry Hills
Adjacent to the CBD, 265-271 Crown Street comes ready to go, currently fitted out as Krazy Bird Korean Chicken. Korean fried chicken serves up a spicy twist on the usual pollo affair.
The premises comes with one secure parking space and 86sqm of area, including an under-awning and private courtyard area for dining.
The shop leased to Krazy Bird in Surry Hills is up for grabs. Picture: realcommercial.com.au
A big brood in Burwood
This listing offers not only one shop, but three, serving up 4A, 4C and 2C Cromwell Street.
The chicken shop in question, Arshee Fried Chicken, occupies 4C, currently with a two-year lease commencing in September 2025 with further options.
Cromwell Street is just off Toorak Road, home to many more shops and restaurants, plus transport links.
Blue chip Burwood plays host to this chicken shop, up for grabs alongside two other shopfronts. Picture: realcommercial.com.au
Breading breast in Botany
While you could argue this one isn’t strictly charcoal chicken, Sydney was at risk of being outshone by Melbourne in this list.
Being served up at auction on 26 May, 1391 Botany Road in Botany plays host to Grilledmen Chicken who just recently signed onto a five year lease with a further five year option.
Fixed 4% annual rent increases are also part of the plan.
Located on one of the eastern suburbs’ most prominent streets, 1391 Botany Road has a lot to offer.
The building leased to Grilledmen in Botany is up for grabs. Picture: realcommercial.com.au
Serving up more than just chicken in Sunbury
Home to Sunbury Charcoal Chicken, Shop 1, 68 Evans Street is up for grabs for $850,000 to $875,000. The lease is close to expiring but there’s another term of five years coming up.
Shop two, hosting a beauty salon is also up for grabs and can be sold together.
Sunbury is fast being enveloped by Melbourne’s urban sprawl, and what was once a country town in its own right has become a booming suburb popular with growing families desiring a bit more space. It’s also the first/last stop on the new Metro Tunnel line, providing easy access to the CBD in about 45 minutes.
Sunbury is a rapidly growing area of Melbourne. Picture: realcommercial.com.au
Feeling peckish in Penshurst
Penshurst is located in the St George region, and you could argue a dragon is a fancy type of bird.
While the NRL team stinks it up on the field, you could stay winning on the high street with this lease at 19 Penshurst Street, fully fitted and ready to go.
It’s been most recently leased to the Wild Rooster BBQ Chicken Shop, and the listing crows about its credentials to continue as such.
The lease on this building, currently home to Wild Rooster, is up for grabs, and is approved to be a chicken shop. Picture: realcommercial.com.au
Become mother hen in Mount Pritchard
You can argue Sydney’s west is Mount Olympus for charcoal chicken, and the lease at Shop 4, 163 Meadows Road in Mount Pritchard adds credence to that argument.
It’s currently leased to ‘The Boyz’ charcoal chicken – one could continue on the chicken train with the new lease. It’s been DA-approved as a chicken shop, and is a fully-fitted with a grease trap. The floor plan is also 127sqm which is quite sizeable.
The lease to the building, currently hosting the Boyz Chicken, is available. Picture: realcommercial.com.au
Plucking feathers in Port Pirie
South Australia is no stranger to the chicken wars either – even though it’s dominated by Sydney and Melbourne – with 333 The Terrace up for grabs in Port Pirie, about two-and-a-half hours from Adelaide.
The Terrace Chicken Bar is reportedly a hit with locals, and comes on a large 1,022sqm site complete with walk-in cool room, four sheds, and potential to live onsite.
The Terrace Chicken in Port Pirie is a hit with locals. Picture: realcommercial.com.au
The business can also be purchased separately from the property.
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