Australian Franchise Market Intelligence
Independent data on 291 franchise systems. Updated quarterly. No franchisor affiliations.
Data current as of Q1 2026
Australian Franchise Health Index
▲ +3 from last quarter
Based on network growth, fee competitiveness, and system stability across 291 brands.
How is this calculated?Live Rankings
Fastest Growing Franchises
| Rank | Brand | Category | Net Growth | Total Outlets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Signarama Australia | Services | +19 | 750 |
| 2 | Body Fit Training | Fitness | +16 | 230 |
| 3 | 9Round Fitness | Fitness | +1 | 30 |
| 4 | Ablaze Glass | Home Services | 0 | 25 |
| 5 | ActionCOACH Australia | Services | NaN | NaN |
Fastest Declining Franchises
| Rank | Brand | Category | Net Decline | Total Outlets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baskin-Robbins | Retail Food | -308 | 7,700 |
| 2 | Jan-Pro Australia | Home Services | -80 | 2,000 |
| 3 | Express Employment Professionals | Services | -31 | 786 |
| 4 | AMC Commercial Cleaning | Home Services | -20 | 500 |
| 5 | Gloria Jean's Coffees | Cafe | -6 | 140 |
Best Value Entry Franchises
| Rank | Brand | Category | Min Investment | Fee Burden |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | House of Allure Interiors & Design | Services | $5 | N/A |
| 2 | Talbot Automatic Doors and Gates | Retail | $40 | N/A |
| 3 | Super Easy Moves | Home Services | $50 | N/A |
| 4 | Just Hydroponics | Retail | $100 | N/A |
| 5 | Crewcut Lawn & Garden | Home Services | $10K | N/A |
Highest Fee Burden Franchises
| Rank | Brand | Category | Total Fees | Royalty | Marketing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michel's Patisserie | Bakery | 2014.5% | N/A | 2014.5% |
| 2 | InXpress Australia | Services | 30.0% | 30.0% | N/A |
| 3 | ActionCOACH Australia | Services | 15.0% | 10.0% | 5.0% |
| 4 | Coochie Hydrogreen | Home Services | 15.0% | 15.0% | N/A |
| 5 | Floral Image | Retail | 15.0% | 12.0% | 3.0% |
Lowest Fee Burden Franchises
| Rank | Brand | Category | Total Fees | Royalty | Marketing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Little Gym | Fitness | 1.0% | N/A | 1.0% |
| 2 | Gelatissimo | Retail Food | 1.9% | N/A | 1.9% |
| 3 | Ben & Jerry's | Retail Food | 2.0% | N/A | 2.0% |
| 4 | Pirtek | Services | 2.0% | N/A | 2.0% |
| 5 | Stockdale & Leggo | Services | 2.0% | N/A | 2.0% |
Largest Franchise Networks
| Rank | Brand | Category | Total Outlets | Net Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baskin-Robbins | Retail Food | 7,700 | -308 |
| 2 | Signarama Australia | Services | 750 | +19 |
| 3 | Body Fit Training | Fitness | 230 | +16 |
| 4 | 9Round Fitness | Fitness | 30 | +1 |
| 5 | Ablaze Glass | Home Services | 25 | 0 |
Newest Franchise Systems
| Rank | Brand | Category | Years in AU | Total Outlets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TDA Tax Depreciation | Services | 1y | 1 |
| 2 | Jims Healthcare | Home Services | 2y | 0 |
| 3 | Signarama Australia | Services | 4y | 750 |
| 4 | Krazy Bird | QSR (Quick Service Restaurant) | 5y | 0 |
Categories
10 brands
$25K–$45K avg
206.6% avg fees
▬ Stable
16 brands
N/A avg
5.6% avg fees
▲ Net growing
17 brands
$126K–$255K avg
6.4% avg fees
▬ Stable
45 brands
$NaN–$NaN avg
3.6% avg fees
▲ Net growing
3 brands
$50K–$100K avg
7.2% avg fees
▬ Stable
60 brands
$NaN–$NaN avg
2.6% avg fees
▼ Net declining
46 brands
$NaN–$NaN avg
6.2% avg fees
▲ Net growing
24 brands
N/A avg
3.9% avg fees
▲ Net growing
36 brands
$NaN–$NaN avg
4.6% avg fees
▼ Net declining
34 brands
$6K–$17K avg
3.2% avg fees
▬ Stable
Market Trends
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Average franchise fee burden by category
Dashed line = overall median (5.6%)
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