Francis ChehadeHospitality · MelbourneLet’s talk

Site criteria

A space with a reason
to bring people together.

Greater Melbourne is the priority. I’m interested in premises with character, a local audience and a practical path to a sustainable hospitality business.

The working brief

What makes a site interesting.

A vacancy, an existing venue or an unusual space can all be a starting point. These are preferences, rather than a substitute for looking at the site.

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Location
Greater Melbourne first, with opportunities further afield considered on their merits.
Scale
Typically 80–300 seats. Distinctive, high-traffic sites may suit outside that range.
Character
A neighbourhood setting, a recognisable building or a space with a clear point of difference.
Situation
Vacant premises, an existing hospitality business or a venue ready for a new concept.
Practical fit
Kitchen and services, access, permitted use, fit-out scope and lease terms that support the concept.

Who I work with

Bring the opportunity you have.

Landlords & agents

A considered plan for your site.

Match the premises to a viable hospitality concept, with a practical view of the fit-out, trading conditions and lease.

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Investors

Operating experience behind the idea.

Explore a new opening or an expansion with an operator whose experience spans cafés, restaurants and hospitality in unusual spaces.

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Venue owners

A fresh look at what comes next.

Discuss repositioning, an operating partnership or a handover. Start with the venue’s current position and the outcome you want.

Talk through the options

A straightforward start

From an introduction to a plan.

  1. Share the basics

    Address or suburb, approximate size, current use and your timing. A listing or floor plan can follow by email.

  2. Talk it through

    Discuss what you want to achieve and whether the opportunity is a fit.

  3. Visit the site

    Look at the premises, the surrounding area and the operational requirements.

  4. Agree the next step

    Define the concept, responsibilities and further information needed for a proposal.

The next opportunity

Good hospitality starts
with a conversation.

Have a vacant tenancy, an existing venue or an idea for a partnership? Let’s see what the opportunity could become.

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Francis Chehade
Francis ChehadeCo-founder & GM, Julia’s
Melbourne, Australia