Sterling knows hospitality because he's lived it. He spent over a decade in the industry, first as a chef in some of Auckland's best kitchens, then working alongside the city's top cafes, bars and restaurants as a business development manager.
Since joining Kakapo in 2017, he's sold over 200 hospitality and franchise businesses and picked up multiple Broker of the Year and Marketer of the Year awards along the way. He's built one of the strongest buyer and seller networks in the game and his clients keep coming back because he actually gets what it takes to run a hospo business.
Whether you're buying your first cafe or selling the bar you've poured your heart into, Sterling's the guy you want on your side.
Coffee, smoothie or matcha, give Sterling a call and the coffee is on him.
Sterling Arnet
2023 & 24 Broker of the year
2020, 21, 23 & 24 Marketer of the year
Senior Business Broker
An award winning broker with 200 sales and the network to match.
Sterling Arnet's Listings
Hospitality
Cafe (Unlicensed)
The Greenhouse. A Golden Hospitality Site on Parnell Rd
Looking for a green light to live out your hospitality dream?
$79,000
Cafe (Unlicensed)
Hospitality
Bar / Tavern
Restaurant
Chim Chim Thai Kitchen in St Heliers. Waterfront Hospitality Site
2am licence with ocean views of St Heliers beach
$79,000
Restaurant
The Smokin' Goose in Whakatane. Smokin Hot Profits of $194,000+
Turning up the heat since 2021
$249,000
Restaurant
Hospitality
Big Fish Eatery in Penrose. Reel in Big Juicy Profits of $141,000+
Proudly Penrose for more than 11 years
$119,000
Cafe (Licensed)
Bark & Brew Cafe in Browns Bay. Beachside Profits of $180,000+
Prime position. Loyal following. Serious opportunity.
$259,000
Hospitality
Go Goa - Clarry's Devonport Serving Devonport Locals for 40+ Years
Seating for 50+ inside & 16+ outside
$79,000
Fast Food
Restaurant
Hell Pizza Highland Park. Grab Your Slice of $156,000 Profits
Home to the best Lust in the Eastern Bays since 2007!
$399,000
Hospitality
Mela Eatery in Dunedin. 5 Star Hospitality Site on George Street
Ready to turn up the heat on George Street?
$79,999
Cafe (Unlicensed)
Civic Espresso Whangarei. 5-Day Espresso Bar with Profits of $69,000+
Open 5 days from 8:00am-1:30pm
$89,000
Fast Food
Restaurant
Hell Pizza Pukekohe. Big Profits of $247,000+ in the Big South!
Satisfying the appetites of hungry gluttons since 2017
$699,000
Fast Food
Restaurant
Hell Pizza in Royal Oak. A Red Hot Store with Profits of $134,000+
Ready to roll up your sleeves and make some dough?
$339,000
Bar / Tavern
Restaurant
Fast Food
Pizza Library Co & Library Bar in Mt Maunganui. Profits of $110,000+
Ready to live the Mt Maunganui dream!?
$129,000
Cafe (Licensed)
Bar / Tavern
Restaurant
Cabana Kitchen & Bar Pauanui. Beach Life Meets Big Profits of $480,000
Strong year-round local support and a thriving summer trade
$550,000
Cafe (Licensed)
Cafe (Unlicensed)
Venturi. One Mall, One Cafe, $106,000+ Profit. This Is It!
A loyal following, 11+ years in the making
$229,000
Cafe (Licensed)
Cafe (Unlicensed)
Coffee Club Dunedin. Franchise Cafe with Fat Cat Profits of $378,000+
Join an award-winning New Zealand franchise
$499,000
Hospitality
Cafe (Licensed)
Cafe (Unlicensed)
Fast Food
Ex-Brewd Hawt. Fast Paced Hospitality Site in Manukau Bus Station
3 months rent free incentive on offer!
$1
Hospitality
Cafe (Licensed)
Fast Food
Restaurant
Bali Nights. A Top Hospo Site in Ponsonby. Proudly Ponsonby!
BYO liquor licence and Seating for 55+
$49,000
Hospitality
Hospitality
Bakery
Cafe (Unlicensed)
Summer Bakery & Bakery. Piping Hot 340m2+ Hospitality Site
Spacious kitchen with two extraction hoods
$39,000
Hospitality
Top Notch Kingsland Hospitality Site. Rent of $56,500+GST
Have you got a hot new concept for New North Road?
$1
Hospitality
Fast Food
Hell Pizza Remuera. Weekly Sales $15,200 & Rent of $30,000
Delivering hellishly great pizza since 2010
$169,000
Check out what others have to say about Sterling Arnet on Google
Working with Sterling throughout the sale of my cafe was a great experience. You were professional, patient, and supportive every step of the way. I really appreciate your hard work and dedication in getting the sale across the line. I would happily recommend you to anyone looking to buy or sell a business. Thank you again for all your help!
Julie T - Vendor of Food Crew
I recently bought restaurant business listed on Kakapo. I worked with an hospitality expertise Sterling, he helped me get a fair value for my business. He is highly professional goes above and beyond to get things done. I would highly recommend Kakapo Business Sales to everyone, they have some really good business's listed.
Ritesh H. Purchaser of Big Fish Eatery
Buying a cafe came with a lot of ups and downs, but working with Kakapo Business Sales made a big difference. Big thanks to Sterling, he was always easy to deal with, always available when I had questions, and just kept things simple throughout the whole process. Really appreciate the support along the way. Now getting ready for the next chapter…
Navseerat K. Purchaser of Pink Broccoli Cafe
Working with Sterling Arnet was a fantastic experience. His expertise in the hospitality industry and genuine passion was evident from day one. Sterling’s insightful advice and hands-on approach ensured a smooth and successful transaction. If you’re in hospitality and need a top-notch broker, Sterling is the one.
Rob W. Vendor of Sal's Pizza K-Road
Sterling was fantastic to work with throughout the sale of our business. He was persistent, patient, and always professional, helping to keep everything moving forward while making the process as smooth as possible. His communication was excellent, and he was easy to deal with from start to finish. We really appreciated his dedication and would happily recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell a business.
Frank F. Vendor of Chocolate Boutique
Sterling was a great help throughout the whole process. Sterling was professional, supportive and made everything much at ease. We really appreciate all his help and would highly recommend his services.
Sopany K - Purchaser of Owens Road Espresso
Working with Sterling throughout the sale of my cafe was a great experience. You were professional, patient, and supportive every step of the way. I really appreciate your hard work and dedication in getting the sale across the line. I would happily recommend you to anyone looking to buy or sell a business. Thank you again for all your help!
Julie T - Vendor of Food Crew
I recently bought restaurant business listed on Kakapo. I worked with an hospitality expertise Sterling, he helped me get a fair value for my business. He is highly professional goes above and beyond to get things done. I would highly recommend Kakapo Business Sales to everyone, they have some really good business's listed.
Ritesh H. Purchaser of Big Fish Eatery
Working with Sterling Arnet was a fantastic experience. His expertise in the hospitality industry and genuine passion was evident from day one. Sterling’s insightful advice and hands-on approach ensured a smooth and successful transaction. If you’re in hospitality and need a top-notch broker, Sterling is the one.
Rob W. Vendor of Sal's Pizza K-Road
Sterling was fantastic to work with throughout the sale of our business. He was persistent, patient, and always professional, helping to keep everything moving forward while making the process as smooth as possible. His communication was excellent, and he was easy to deal with from start to finish. We really appreciated his dedication and would happily recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell a business.
Frank F. Vendor of Chocolate Boutique
Sterling was a great help throughout the whole process. Sterling was professional, supportive and made everything much at ease. We really appreciate all his help and would highly recommend his services.
Sopany K - Purchaser of Owens Road Espresso
Buying a cafe came with a lot of ups and downs, but working with Kakapo Business Sales made a big difference. Big thanks to Sterling, he was always easy to deal with, always available when I had questions, and just kept things simple throughout the whole process. Really appreciate the support along the way. Now getting ready for the next chapter…
Navseerat K. Purchaser of Pink Broccoli Cafe
Working with Sterling throughout the sale of my cafe was a great experience. You were professional, patient, and supportive every step of the way. I really appreciate your hard work and dedication in getting the sale across the line. I would happily recommend you to anyone looking to buy or sell a business. Thank you again for all your help!
Julie T - Vendor of Food Crew
Sterling was fantastic to work with throughout the sale of our business. He was persistent, patient, and always professional, helping to keep everything moving forward while making the process as smooth as possible. His communication was excellent, and he was easy to deal with from start to finish. We really appreciated his dedication and would happily recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell a business.
Frank F. Vendor of Chocolate Boutique
Buying a cafe came with a lot of ups and downs, but working with Kakapo Business Sales made a big difference. Big thanks to Sterling, he was always easy to deal with, always available when I had questions, and just kept things simple throughout the whole process. Really appreciate the support along the way. Now getting ready for the next chapter…
Navseerat K. Purchaser of Pink Broccoli Cafe
I recently bought restaurant business listed on Kakapo. I worked with an hospitality expertise Sterling, he helped me get a fair value for my business. He is highly professional goes above and beyond to get things done. I would highly recommend Kakapo Business Sales to everyone, they have some really good business's listed.
Ritesh H. Purchaser of Big Fish Eatery
Working with Sterling Arnet was a fantastic experience. His expertise in the hospitality industry and genuine passion was evident from day one. Sterling’s insightful advice and hands-on approach ensured a smooth and successful transaction. If you’re in hospitality and need a top-notch broker, Sterling is the one.
Rob W. Vendor of Sal's Pizza K-Road
Sterling was a great help throughout the whole process. Sterling was professional, supportive and made everything much at ease. We really appreciate all his help and would highly recommend his services.
Sopany K - Purchaser of Owens Road Espresso
Working with Sterling throughout the sale of my cafe was a great experience. You were professional, patient, and supportive every step of the way. I really appreciate your hard work and dedication in getting the sale across the line. I would happily recommend you to anyone looking to buy or sell a business. Thank you again for all your help!
Julie T - Vendor of Food Crew
Buying a cafe came with a lot of ups and downs, but working with Kakapo Business Sales made a big difference. Big thanks to Sterling, he was always easy to deal with, always available when I had questions, and just kept things simple throughout the whole process. Really appreciate the support along the way. Now getting ready for the next chapter…
Navseerat K. Purchaser of Pink Broccoli Cafe
I recently bought restaurant business listed on Kakapo. I worked with an hospitality expertise Sterling, he helped me get a fair value for my business. He is highly professional goes above and beyond to get things done. I would highly recommend Kakapo Business Sales to everyone, they have some really good business's listed.
Ritesh H. Purchaser of Big Fish Eatery
Sterling was fantastic to work with throughout the sale of our business. He was persistent, patient, and always professional, helping to keep everything moving forward while making the process as smooth as possible. His communication was excellent, and he was easy to deal with from start to finish. We really appreciated his dedication and would happily recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell a business.
Frank F. Vendor of Chocolate Boutique
Working with Sterling Arnet was a fantastic experience. His expertise in the hospitality industry and genuine passion was evident from day one. Sterling’s insightful advice and hands-on approach ensured a smooth and successful transaction. If you’re in hospitality and need a top-notch broker, Sterling is the one.
Rob W. Vendor of Sal's Pizza K-Road
Sterling was a great help throughout the whole process. Sterling was professional, supportive and made everything much at ease. We really appreciate all his help and would highly recommend his services.
Sopany K - Purchaser of Owens Road Espresso
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