Best Bakery & Dessert Franchises in Queensland
13 bakery & dessert franchise systems that operate or recruit in Queensland and publish their fees, ranked by Australian network size.
| # | Franchise | Open QLD 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 | Ferguson Plarre Bakehouses | 1 | 80 | $250K–$500K | Not published | Cost |
| 4 | Brumby's Bakery | 1 | 68 | $500K–$650K | 6.0% | Cost |
| 5 | San Churro | 1 | 68 | $450K–$650K | 7.0% | Cost |
| 6 | Wendy's Milk Bar | 1 | 65 | $214K–$588K | Not published | Cost |
| 7 | Gelatissimo | 1 | 60 | $325K–$600K | Not published | Cost |
| 8 | Banjo's Bakehouse | 1 | 52 | $723K–$2.1M | Not published | Cost |
| 9 | Walker's Doughnuts | 1 | 23 | $419K–$788K | Not published | Cost |
| 10 | Royal Copenhagen Ice Cream | 1 | 14 | $443K–$679K | Not published | Cost |
| 11 | New Zealand Natural | 1 | 7 | $305K–$756K | Not published | Cost |
| 12 | Doughnut Time | 1 | 1 | $100K–$500K | Not published | Cost |
| 13 | 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 Queensland for a bakery & dessert franchise
| Area | Score | Residents |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield Lakes | 81/100 | 24,040 |
| Ipswich | 79/100 | 247,000 |
| Gold Coast | 78/100 | 699,226 |
| Sunshine Coast | 78/100 | 355,000 |
| Logan | 78/100 | 350,000 |
| Mackay | 77/100 | 118,000 |
| Mango Hill | 76/100 | 15,214 |
| The Hills District | 75/100 | 24,772 |
Scores from FranchiseScope’s location model: market size, competition, demographic fit, growth and recruiting brands, using ABS Census 2021 data. All Queensland franchise locations
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best bakery & dessert franchise in Queensland?
It depends on your budget, the format you want and demand where you live. Of the 13 systems that operate or recruit in Queensland, 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 Queensland?
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 Queensland is best for a bakery & dessert franchise?
By our location model, the highest-scoring Queensland areas for a bakery & dessert franchise are Springfield Lakes (81/100), Ipswich (79/100), Gold Coast (78/100). The score weighs market size, competition, demographic fit, growth and recruiting brands; each area's report shows the detail.