Best Bakery & Dessert Franchises in New South Wales
12 bakery & dessert franchise systems that operate or recruit in New South Wales and publish their fees, ranked by Australian network size.
| # | Franchise | Open NSW territories | Units | Investment (all-in) | Royalty | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bakers Delight | 1 | 520 | $410K–$1.1M | 7.0% | Cost |
| 2 | Donut King | 1 | 190 | $350K–$559K | 7.0% | Cost |
| 3 | Brumby's Bakery | 1 | 68 | $500K–$650K | 6.0% | Cost |
| 4 | San Churro | 1 | 68 | $450K–$650K | 7.0% | Cost |
| 5 | Wendy's Milk Bar | 1 | 65 | $214K–$588K | Not published | Cost |
| 6 | Gelatissimo | 1 | 60 | $325K–$600K | Not published | Cost |
| 7 | Banjo's Bakehouse | 1 | 52 | $723K–$2.1M | Not published | Cost |
| 8 | Walker's Doughnuts | 1 | 23 | $419K–$788K | Not published | Cost |
| 9 | Royal Copenhagen Ice Cream | 1 | 14 | $443K–$679K | Not published | Cost |
| 10 | New Zealand Natural | 1 | 7 | $305K–$756K | Not published | Cost |
| 11 | Doughnut Time | 1 | 1 | $100K–$500K | Not published | Cost |
| 12 | Theobroma | 1 | 0 | $150K–$420K | Not published | Cost |
Lowest entry on this list: Doughnut Time from $100,000 all-in. Investment figures are each system's published all-in establishment cost. Rankings are directory listings, not endorsements, always verify fees against the disclosure document.
Best places in New South Wales for a bakery & dessert franchise
| Area | Score | Residents |
|---|---|---|
| Schofields - East | 86/100 | 25,363 |
| Marsden Park - Shanes Park | 81/100 | 15,653 |
| Quakers Hill | 78/100 | 24,879 |
| Baulkham Hills - East | 78/100 | 24,862 |
| Lindfield - Roseville | 78/100 | 24,761 |
| Asquith - Mount Colah | 78/100 | 22,145 |
| Thornton - Millers Forest | 78/100 | 15,985 |
| Lane Cove | 78/100 | 15,937 |
Scores from FranchiseScope’s location model: market size, competition, demographic fit, growth and recruiting brands, using ABS Census 2021 data. All New South Wales franchise locations
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best bakery & dessert franchise in New South Wales?
It depends on your budget, the format you want and demand where you live. Of the 12 systems that operate or recruit in New South Wales, Bakers Delight has the largest Australian network (520 units). Compare investment, royalties and territory availability, and confirm every figure against the franchisor's disclosure document.
How much does a bakery & dessert franchise cost in New South Wales?
Published all-in investment for these systems starts from $100,000 (Doughnut Time). Costs vary with the site, fit-out and working capital, so ask each franchisor for current figures and check them in the disclosure document.
Where in New South Wales is best for a bakery & dessert franchise?
By our location model, the highest-scoring New South Wales areas for a bakery & dessert franchise are Schofields - East (86/100), Marsden Park - Shanes Park (81/100), Quakers Hill (78/100). The score weighs market size, competition, demographic fit, growth and recruiting brands; each area's report shows the detail.