Retail Franchise Opportunities in Australia (2026)
There are 22 retail franchise brands in Australia with verified cost data. Investment ranges from $15K to $474K across the category. The median royalty rate is 4.5%.
All Retail brands
| Brand | Category | Investment Range | Royalty | Marketing | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specsavers AustraliaReport | Health & Pharmacy | $300K–$600K | — | — | — |
| National PharmaciesReport | Health & Pharmacy | $400K–$800K | — | — | — |
| Priceline PharmacyReport | Health & Pharmacy | $300K–$700K | — | — | — |
| Terrywhite ChemmartReport | Health & Pharmacy | $250K–$600K | — | — | — |
| Carpet CallReport | Retail | $150K–$350K | — | 5% | 5.0% |
| Concept FlooringReport | Retail | $50K–$100K | 6% | 2% | 8.0% |
| Cash ConvertersReport | Retail | $200K–$400K | 5% | 2% | 7.0% |
| Clark RubberReport | Retail | $250K–$500K | 4% | 3% | 7.0% |
| Barbeques GaloreReport | Retail | $350K–$700K | 3% | 3% | 6.0% |
| PetbarnReport | Retail | $350K–$700K | — | — | — |
| SnoozeReport | Retail | $300K–$600K | 3% | 3% | 6.0% |
| Pillow TalkReport | Retail | $250K–$500K | — | 3% | 3.0% |
| BedshedReport | Retail | $200K–$450K | 3% | 3% | 6.0% |
| The Athlete's FootReport | Retail | $250K–$500K | — | — | — |
| OPSM (Luxottica)Report | Health & Pharmacy | $135K–$1.5M | 8% | 5.5% | 13.5% |
| 7-Eleven AustraliaReport | Retail | $400K–$1.0M | — | — | — |
| SuperGreen SolutionsReport | Retail | $77K–$107K | — | — | — |
| Ozspy Security Solutions | Retail | $75K–$150K | — | — | — |
| AndersensReport | Retail | $50K | — | — | — |
| Beare FlooringReport | Retail | $50K | — | — | — |
| Couriers PleaseReport | Retail | $15K | — | — | — |
| DiggermateReport | Retail | $25K–$30K | 10% | — | 10.0% |
Category breakdown
Of the 22 brands in Retail:
- Retail17
- Health & Pharmacy5
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 Risk11 brands
- Elevated Risk10 brands
- Not yet independently scored1 brand
How retail compares to the market
- Median royalty in this category: 4.5%
- Median combined fee burden in this category: 6.5% (vs market mean 8.5%)
- Mean minimum investment in this category: $201K
- Mean maximum investment in this category: $474K
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 retail franchise brands are there in Australia?
Our independent directory currently lists 22 retail franchise brands with verified cost data. The pipeline adds new brands on every refresh.
What does a retail franchise cost in Australia?
Across the 22 brands in this category, minimum total investment ranges from $15K upwards. The category mean is $201K (minimum) to $474K (maximum). See the table above for each brand.
What are the ongoing fees for retail franchises?
The median royalty rate in this category is 4.5% and the median combined fee burden (royalty + marketing levy) is 6.5%. The all-categories market median is 8.5%.
What is the cheapest retail franchise in Australia?
The most affordable entry point in this category is Couriers Please 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.