Best Bakery & Dessert Franchises in Australia
15 bakery & dessert franchise systems on file in Australia, ranked by network size. Investment ranges and verified fees are drawn from the Australian Franchise Fee Index, all-in cost, not headline fees.
| # | Franchise | Category | Units | Investment (all-in) | Royalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bakers Delight | Bakery & Dessert | 600 | $350K–$750K | 7.0% | Cost |
| 2 | Donut King | Bakery & Dessert | 300 | $350K–$559K | 7.0% | Cost |
| 3 | Brumby's Bakery | Bakery & Dessert | 200 | $500K–$650K | 6.0% | Cost |
| 4 | Wendy's Milk Bar | Bakery & Dessert | 200 | Not published | 0.0% | Cost |
| 5 | Cold Rock Ice Creamery | Bakery & Dessert | 90 | Not published | 0.0% | Cost |
| 6 | Yo-chi | Bakery & Dessert | 90 | $700K–$1M | 0.0% | View |
| 7 | Ferguson Plarre Bakehouses | Bakery & Dessert | 84 | Not published | 0.0% | Cost |
| 8 | Breadtop | Bakery & Dessert | 82 | $598K–$916K | 0.0% | View |
| 9 | San Churro | Bakery & Dessert | 70 | $450K–$650K | 7.0% | Cost |
| 10 | Gelatissimo | Bakery & Dessert | 60 | Not published | 0.0% | Cost |
| 11 | Banjo's Bakehouse | Bakery & Dessert | 51 | Not published | 0.0% | Cost |
| 12 | Home Ice Cream | Bakery & Dessert | 50 | $23K–$108K | 0.0% | View |
| 13 | AUGUSTUS GELATERY | Bakery & Dessert | 34 | $460K–$580K | 0.0% | View |
| 14 | Bonbons Bakery | Bakery & Dessert | 31 | Not published | 0.0% | View |
| 15 | Cinnabon | Bakery & Dessert | 29 | $87K–$921K | 0.0% | View |
Lowest entry on this list: Home Ice Cream from $23,251 all-in. Investment figures are all-in establishment costs (Q2 2026 Fee Index). Rankings are directory listings, not endorsements, always verify fees against the disclosure document.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best bakery & dessert franchise in Australia?
The best bakery & dessert franchise depends on your budget, preferred format and local demand. This list ranks the most-established systems by network size; use the Fee Index for verified investment ranges and our location reports to see where competition is lowest.
How much does a bakery & dessert franchise cost in Australia?
Bakery & Dessert franchises vary widely on all-in investment. See the Bakery & Dessert category in the Australian Franchise Fee Index for the current verified median and range, and always confirm the all-in figure, including working capital, against the disclosure document.