Best Quick-Service Food Franchises in Australia
15 of the 212 fast food franchise systems on file in Australia, ranked by network size. Quick-service food is the largest franchise category in Australia. Investment figures are each system's published all-in cost, not headline fees.
| # | Franchise | Category | Units | Investment (all-in) | Royalty | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Subway Australia | Quick-Service Food | 1,245 | $300K–$1.1M | 8.0% | Cost |
| 2 | McDonald's Australia | Quick-Service Food | 1,076 | $1.5M–$2.6M | 5.0% | Cost |
| 3 | KFC Australia | Quick-Service Food | 839 | $1.3M–$7.5M | 5.0% | Cost |
| 4 | Domino's Pizza Australia | Quick-Service Food | 709 | $475K–$890K | 7.0% | Cost |
| 5 | Hungry Jack's | Quick-Service Food | 473 | $500K–$1.2M | 5.0% | Cost |
| 6 | Red Rooster | Quick-Service Food | 321 | $400K–$800K | 5.0% | Cost |
| 7 | Zambrero | Quick-Service Food | 287 | $409K–$1.1M | Not published | Cost |
| 8 | Pizza Hut Australia | Quick-Service Food | 284 | $342K–$3.0M | 6.0% | Cost |
| 9 | Guzman y Gomez | Quick-Service Food | 239 | $1.6M–$4.6M | 8.0% | Cost |
| 10 | AFC | Quick-Service Food | 227 | $66K–$85K | Not published | View |
| 11 | Oporto | Quick-Service Food | 215 | $450K–$900K | 6.0% | Cost |
| 12 | Sushi Hub | Quick-Service Food | 181 | $400K–$800K | Not published | View |
| 13 | Soul Origin | Quick-Service Food | 168 | $500K–$2.4M | Not published | Cost |
| 14 | Sushi Sushi | Quick-Service Food | 167 | $345K–$595K | Not published | Cost |
| 15 | Gong Cha | Quick-Service Food | 159 | $450K–$950K | Not published | Cost |
Lowest entry on this list: AFC from $66,000 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best fast food franchise in Australia?
The best fast food franchise depends on your budget, preferred format and local demand. This list ranks the most-established systems by network size; use the Fee Index for category cost medians and our location reports to see where competition is lowest.
How much does a fast food franchise cost in Australia?
Quick-Service Food franchises vary widely on all-in investment. See the Quick-Service Food category in the Australian Franchise Fee Index for the current median from published costs, and always confirm the all-in figure, including working capital, against the disclosure document.