Best Coffee Franchises in Queensland
11 coffee 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 | The Coffee Club | 1 | 256 | $500K–$1.2M | 6.0% | Cost |
| 2 | Muffin Break | 1 | 139 | $250K–$500K | 7.0% | Cost |
| 3 | Gloria Jean's Coffees | None listed | 125 | $210K–$541K | 6.0% | Cost |
| 4 | Jamaica Blue | 1 | 111 | $250K–$650K | 6.0% | Cost |
| 5 | Zarraffa's Coffee | 2 | 89 | $566K–$1.6M | 8.0% | Cost |
| 6 | Degani | 1 | 41 | $250K–$1M | Not published | Cost |
| 7 | Xpresso Mobile Cafe | 1 | 36 | $75K–$110K | Not published | Cost |
| 8 | The Coffee Emporium | 1 | 25 | $573K–$1.2M | Not published | Cost |
| 9 | Shingle Inn | 1 | 23 | $240K–$650K | Not published | Cost |
| 10 | Coolabah Tree Cafe | 1 | 14 | $380K–$1.3M | Not published | Cost |
| 11 | Cafe2U | 1 | 11 | $173K–$224K | Not published | Cost |
Lowest entry on this list: Xpresso Mobile Cafe from $75,000 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 coffee franchise
| Area | Score | Residents |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield Lakes | 84/100 | 24,040 |
| Ipswich | 79/100 | 247,000 |
| Sunshine Coast | 78/100 | 355,000 |
| Murrumba Downs - Griffin | 78/100 | 23,556 |
| Logan | 77/100 | 350,000 |
| Mackay | 77/100 | 118,000 |
| Gold Coast | 76/100 | 699,226 |
| Narangba | 75/100 | 21,324 |
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 coffee franchise in Queensland?
It depends on your budget, the format you want and demand where you live. Of the 11 systems that operate or recruit in Queensland, The Coffee Club has the largest Australian network (256 units). Compare investment, royalties and territory availability, and confirm every figure against the franchisor's disclosure document.
How much does a coffee franchise cost in Queensland?
Published all-in investment for these systems starts from $75,000 (Xpresso Mobile Cafe). 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 coffee franchise?
By our location model, the highest-scoring Queensland areas for a coffee franchise are Springfield Lakes (84/100), Ipswich (79/100), Sunshine Coast (78/100). The score weighs market size, competition, demographic fit, growth and recruiting brands; each area's report shows the detail.