Best Coffee Franchises in Australia
15 coffee & café franchise systems on file, ranked by network size. Category medians and verified fees are drawn from the Fee Index.
| # | Franchise | Category | Units | Investment (all-in) | Royalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Coffee Club | Coffee & Café | 300 | $400K–$750K | 6.0% | Cost |
| 2 | Muffin Break | Coffee & Café | 159 | $250K–$350K | 7.0% | Cost |
| 3 | Jamaica Blue | Coffee & Café | 150 | $346K–$526K | 6.0% | Cost |
| 4 | Cafe2U | Coffee & Café | 140 | Not published | 0.0% | Cost |
| 5 | Gloria Jean's Coffees | Coffee & Café | 140 | $210K–$541K | 6.0% | Cost |
| 6 | Zarraffa's Coffee | Coffee & Café | 100 | $379K–$737K | 8.0% | Cost |
| 7 | Hudsons Coffee | Coffee & Café | 95 | Not published | 0.0% | Cost |
| 8 | Cafe63 | Coffee & Café | 61 | Not published | 0.0% | View |
| 9 | Degani | Coffee & Café | 60 | Not published | 0.0% | Cost |
| 10 | Xpresso Mobile Cafe | Coffee & Café | 43 | $180K–$247K | 0.0% | Cost |
| 11 | Piccolo Me | Coffee & Café | 41 | $798K–$2.4M | 0.0% | View |
| 12 | Cotti Coffee | Coffee & Café | 39 | $172K–$418K | 0.0% | View |
| 13 | The Coffee Emporium | Coffee & Café | 38 | Not published | 0.0% | Cost |
| 14 | Muzz Buzz | Coffee & Café | 35 | Not published | 0.0% | Cost |
| 15 | Little Sparrow Melbourne | Coffee & Café | 32 | Not published | 0.0% | View |
Lowest entry on this list: Cotti Coffee from $171,950 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 coffee franchise in Australia?
The best coffee franchise depends on format (kiosk vs sit-down café) and your location's foot traffic. This list ranks systems by network size; use our location reports to see which suburbs have the least café competition.
How much does a coffee franchise cost in Australia?
Coffee & café franchises run roughly $118K–$450K all-in (Q2 2026 Fee Index). Kiosk formats sit at the lower end; full sit-down cafés at the higher end.