Best Quick-Service Food Franchises in Australian Capital Territory
15 of the 18 fast food franchise systems that operate or recruit in Australian Capital Territory and publish their fees, ranked by Australian network size.
| # | Franchise | Open ACT territories | Units | Investment (all-in) | Royalty | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Subway Australia | None listed | 1,245 | $300K–$1.1M | 8.0% | Cost |
| 2 | McDonald's Australia | None listed | 1,076 | $1.5M–$2.6M | 5.0% | Cost |
| 3 | KFC Australia | None listed | 839 | $1.3M–$7.5M | 5.0% | Cost |
| 4 | Domino's Pizza Australia | None listed | 709 | $475K–$890K | 7.0% | Cost |
| 5 | Hungry Jack's | None listed | 473 | $500K–$1.2M | 5.0% | Cost |
| 6 | Red Rooster | None listed | 321 | $400K–$800K | 5.0% | Cost |
| 7 | Zambrero | 1 | 287 | $409K–$1.1M | Not published | Cost |
| 8 | Pizza Hut Australia | None listed | 284 | $342K–$3.0M | 6.0% | Cost |
| 9 | Guzman y Gomez | None listed | 239 | $1.6M–$4.6M | 8.0% | Cost |
| 10 | Oporto | None listed | 215 | $450K–$900K | 6.0% | Cost |
| 11 | Soul Origin | 1 | 168 | $500K–$2.4M | Not published | Cost |
| 12 | Sushi Sushi | 1 | 167 | $345K–$595K | Not published | Cost |
| 13 | Chatime | 1 | 151 | $250K–$600K | Not published | Cost |
| 14 | Noodle Box | 1 | 107 | $395K–$766K | Not published | Cost |
| 15 | Roll'd | 1 | 93 | $602K–$2.5M | Not published | Cost |
Lowest entry on this list: Chatime from $250,000 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 Australian Capital Territory for a fast food franchise
| Area | Score | Residents |
|---|---|---|
| Gungahlin | 66/100 | 85,000 |
| Kambah | 63/100 | 15,674 |
| Belconnen | 61/100 | 104,000 |
| Tuggeranong | 60/100 | 88,000 |
| Ngunnawal | 59/100 | 10,985 |
| Harrison | 51/100 | 8,273 |
Scores from FranchiseScope’s location model: market size, competition, demographic fit, growth and recruiting brands, using ABS Census 2021 data. All Australian Capital Territory franchise locations
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best fast food franchise in Australian Capital Territory?
It depends on your budget, the format you want and demand where you live. Of the 18 systems that operate or recruit in Australian Capital Territory, Subway Australia has the largest Australian network (1,245 units). Compare investment, royalties and territory availability, and confirm every figure against the franchisor's disclosure document.
How much does a fast food franchise cost in Australian Capital Territory?
Published all-in investment for these systems starts from $73,311 (Pizza Capers). 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 Australian Capital Territory is best for a fast food franchise?
By our location model, the highest-scoring Australian Capital Territory areas for a fast food franchise are Gungahlin (66/100), Kambah (63/100), Belconnen (61/100). The score weighs market size, competition, demographic fit, growth and recruiting brands; each area's report shows the detail.