Food & Beverage Franchise Opportunities in Australia (2026)
There are 74 food & beverage franchise brands in Australia with verified cost data. Investment ranges from $15K to $601K across the category. The median royalty rate is 6.0%.
All Food & Beverage brands
| Brand | Category | Investment Range | Royalty | Marketing | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SubwayReport | Food & Beverage | $150K–$350K | 8% | 4.5% | 12.5% |
| McDonald'sReport | Food & Beverage | $1.0M–$2.2M | 4%–5% | 4% | 8.5% |
| Boost JuiceReport | Food & Beverage | $250K–$450K | 6%–8% | 3% | 10.0% |
| Guzman y GomezReport | Food & Beverage | $400K–$800K | 5%–6% | 3%–4% | 9.0% |
| Bakers DelightReport | Food & Beverage | $350K–$600K | 7% | 3% | 10.0% |
| Brumby's BakeriesReport | Food & Beverage | $200K–$400K | 7% | 3% | 10.0% |
| Muffin BreakReport | Food & Beverage | $250K–$450K | 8% | 3% | 11.0% |
| ZambreroReport | Food & Beverage | $300K–$550K | 5%–6% | 3% | 8.5% |
| Nando's AustraliaReport | Food & Beverage | $500K–$900K | 5% | 4% | 9.0% |
| RashaysReport | Food & Beverage | $600K–$1.2M | 5% | 2%–3% | 7.5% |
| The Coffee ClubReport | Food & Beverage | $350K–$600K | 7% | 3% | 10.0% |
| Chicken TreatReport | Food & Beverage | $300K–$550K | 5% | 4% | 9.0% |
| Roll'dReport | Food & Beverage | $300K–$500K | 6% | 3% | 9.0% |
| Domino's AustraliaReport | Food & Beverage | $250K–$500K | 6%–8% | 6% | 13.0% |
| KFC AustraliaReport | Food & Beverage | $700K–$1.5M | 6% | 5% | 11.0% |
| Hungry Jack'sReport | Food & Beverage | $500K–$1.2M | 5% | 4% | 9.0% |
| OportoReport | Food & Beverage | $350K–$650K | 5% | 4% | 9.0% |
| Red RoosterReport | Food & Beverage | $400K–$800K | 5% | 5% | 10.0% |
| Grill'dReport | Food & Beverage | $500K–$900K | 5% | 3% | 8.0% |
| ChatimeReport | Food & Beverage | $200K–$400K | 5% | 2% | 7.0% |
| Sumo SaladReport | Food & Beverage | $200K–$350K | 7% | 3% | 10.0% |
| SchnitzReport | Food & Beverage | $350K–$600K | 5% | 3% | 8.0% |
| Gloria Jean's CoffeesReport | Food & Beverage | $300K–$500K | 7% | 3% | 10.0% |
| Donut KingReport | Food & Beverage | $200K–$350K | 7% | 3% | 10.0% |
| Jamaica BlueReport | Food & Beverage | $250K–$450K | 7% | 3% | 10.0% |
| Lenard's ChickenReport | Food & Beverage | $150K–$300K | 5% | 2% | 7.0% |
| JollibeeReport | Food & Beverage | $450K | — | — | — |
| Banjo's Bakery CaféReport | Food & Beverage | $400K–$800K | 7% | — | 7.0% |
| Baskin-RobbinsReport | Food & Beverage | $350K–$420K | 5.9% | 5% | 10.9% |
| Betty's BurgersReport | Food & Beverage | $500K–$900K | — | — | — |
| Bucking BullReport | Food & Beverage | $150K–$400K | 7% | 3% | 10.0% |
| Crust Gourmet PizzaReport | Food & Beverage | $300K–$500K | 7.5% | — | 7.5% |
| DeganiReport | Food & Beverage | $125K–$350K | 5% | 2% | 7.0% |
| Fasta PastaReport | Food & Beverage | $750K–$1.2M | 7% | — | 7.0% |
| Ferguson Plarre BakehousesReport | Food & Beverage | $250K–$450K | — | — | — |
| Gami Chicken & BeerReport | Food & Beverage | $450K–$600K | 5% | 2% | 7.0% |
| GelatissimoReport | Food & Beverage | $300K–$450K | — | 0.75%–3% | 1.9% |
| Gong ChaReport | Food & Beverage | $195K–$605K | 6% | 1%–2% | 7.5% |
| The Groove TrainReport | Food & Beverage | $400K–$600K | 7% | 3% | 10.0% |
| Healthy HabitsReport | Food & Beverage | $250K–$400K | — | — | — |
| Hudsons CoffeeReport | Food & Beverage | $300K–$350K | 8% | 2% | 10.0% |
| Krispy Kreme AustraliaReport | Food & Beverage | $275K | 4.5% | — | 4.5% |
| La PorchettaReport | Food & Beverage | $600K | — | — | — |
| Lone Star Rib House & BrewsReport | Food & Beverage | $500K–$1.2M | — | — | — |
| Lord of the FriesReport | Food & Beverage | $315K–$494K | 7% | 3% | 10.0% |
| Mad MexReport | Food & Beverage | $300K–$650K | 6% | 3% | 9.0% |
| Motto Motto Japanese KitchenReport | Food & Beverage | $500K | — | — | — |
| Mrs Fields AustraliaReport | Food & Beverage | $189K–$496K | 6% | 3% | 9.0% |
| Muzz BuzzReport | Food & Beverage | $120K–$400K | 8% | 2% | 10.0% |
| Nene ChickenReport | Food & Beverage | $400K–$600K | 6% | 3% | 9.0% |
| Noodle BoxReport | Food & Beverage | $300K–$450K | 7% | 3% | 10.0% |
| OgaloReport | Food & Beverage | $220K–$440K | 5% | 2% | 7.0% |
| PappaRichReport | Food & Beverage | $350K–$600K | 6% | 2% | 8.0% |
| Pizza Hut AustraliaReport | Food & Beverage | $412K–$2.1M | 6% | 4.75% | 10.8% |
| Ribs & BurgersReport | Food & Beverage | $500K–$800K | 7% | 3% | 10.0% |
| Chocolateria San ChurroReport | Food & Beverage | $450K–$650K | — | — | — |
| Shingle InnReport | Food & Beverage | $350K–$500K | 6% | 2% | 8.0% |
| Soul OriginReport | Food & Beverage | $300K–$500K | 9% | 4% | 13.0% |
| StellarossaReport | Food & Beverage | $75K–$225K | 4.5% | — | 4.5% |
| The Cheesecake ShopReport | Food & Beverage | $420K–$520K | 7% | 3% | 10.0% |
| The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill | Food & Beverage | $650K–$950K | — | — | — |
| Wendy's Milk BarReport | Food & Beverage | $182K–$567K | — | — | — |
| Wok in a BoxReport | Food & Beverage | $300K–$450K | 7% | — | 7.0% |
| Wok MeReport | Food & Beverage | $200K–$400K | 7% | 3% | 10.0% |
| Zarraffa's CoffeeReport | Food & Beverage | $350K–$737K | 7%–8% | — | 7.5% |
| Grillers AustraliaReport | Food & Beverage | $250K–$400K | 6% | 3% | 9.0% |
| BK's TakeawayReport | Food & Beverage | $150K–$250K | 6% | 3% | 9.0% |
| Choice SushiReport | Food & Beverage | $300K | — | — | — |
| Burger WorldReport | Food & Beverage | $330K–$650K | — | — | — |
| Bite LocalReport | Food & Beverage | $15K | — | — | — |
| Boulangerie de FranceReport | Food & Beverage | $500K | 7% | — | 7.0% |
| Durks CafeReport | Food & Beverage | $250K | — | 1% | 1.0% |
| Croissant ExpressReport | Food & Beverage | $250K–$400K | 7% | 3% | 10.0% |
| Xpresso Mobile CaféReport | Food & Beverage | $109K | — | — | — |
Category breakdown
Of the 74 brands in Food & Beverage:
- Food & Beverage74
Risk classification distribution
Independent risk classifications from our Brand Intelligence Reports — we publish the band only; the numerical score and the reasoning sit in the paid report.
- Moderate Risk31 brands
- Elevated Risk42 brands
- Not yet independently scored1 brand
How food & beverage compares to the market
- Median royalty in this category: 6.0%
- Median combined fee burden in this category: 9.0% (vs market mean 8.5%)
- Mean minimum investment in this category: $336K
- Mean maximum investment in this category: $601K
What the numbers don't tell you
Investment range and fees are just the starting point. Our Brand Intelligence Reports analyse profitability scenarios at multiple revenue levels, regret drivers, operator suitability, and the territory and renewal rules that shape day-to-day reality — for each brand in this category.
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Frequently asked questions
How many food & beverage franchise brands are there in Australia?
Our independent directory currently lists 74 food & beverage franchise brands with verified cost data. The pipeline adds new brands on every refresh.
What does a food & beverage franchise cost in Australia?
Across the 74 brands in this category, minimum total investment ranges from $15K upwards. The category mean is $336K (minimum) to $601K (maximum). See the table above for each brand.
What are the ongoing fees for food & beverage franchises?
The median royalty rate in this category is 6.0% and the median combined fee burden (royalty + marketing levy) is 9.0%. The all-categories market median is 8.5%.
What is the cheapest food & beverage franchise in Australia?
The most affordable entry point in this category is Bite Local at $15K. The /franchise/cheapest page ranks the absolute cheapest opportunities across all categories.
Where can I research these brands in depth?
Each brand row links to either the brand directory page or, where one exists, the published Brand Intelligence Report (a $197 standalone product). The Report covers profitability scenarios, risk drivers, suitability analysis, and benchmark comparisons against the rest of the category.