Best Quick-Service Food Franchises in New South Wales
15 of the 29 fast food franchise systems that operate or recruit in New South Wales and publish their fees, ranked by Australian network size.
| # | Franchise | Open NSW territories | Units | Investment (all-in) | Royalty | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Subway Australia | 1 | 1,245 | $300K–$1.1M | 8.0% | Cost |
| 2 | McDonald's Australia | 1 | 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 | 1 | 709 | $475K–$890K | 7.0% | Cost |
| 5 | Hungry Jack's | 1 | 473 | $500K–$1.2M | 5.0% | Cost |
| 6 | Red Rooster | 1 | 321 | $400K–$800K | 5.0% | Cost |
| 7 | Zambrero | 1 | 287 | $409K–$1.1M | Not published | Cost |
| 8 | Pizza Hut Australia | 1 | 284 | $342K–$3.0M | 6.0% | Cost |
| 9 | Guzman y Gomez | 1 | 239 | $1.6M–$4.6M | 8.0% | Cost |
| 10 | Oporto | 1 | 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 | Gong Cha | 1 | 159 | $450K–$950K | Not published | Cost |
| 14 | Chatime | 1 | 151 | $250K–$600K | Not published | Cost |
| 15 | Sharetea | 1 | 137 | $265K–$764K | 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 New South Wales for a fast food franchise
| Area | Score | Residents |
|---|---|---|
| Schofields - East | 92/100 | 25,363 |
| North Kellyville | 87/100 | 17,508 |
| Queanbeyan | 86/100 | 63,304 |
| Oran Park | 85/100 | 17,786 |
| Quakers Hill | 84/100 | 24,879 |
| Baulkham Hills - East | 84/100 | 24,862 |
| Lindfield - Roseville | 84/100 | 24,761 |
| Asquith - Mount Colah | 84/100 | 22,145 |
Scores from FranchiseScope’s location model: market size, competition, demographic fit, growth and recruiting brands, using ABS Census 2021 data. All New South Wales franchise locations
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best fast food franchise in New South Wales?
It depends on your budget, the format you want and demand where you live. Of the 29 systems that operate or recruit in New South Wales, 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 New South Wales?
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 New South Wales is best for a fast food franchise?
By our location model, the highest-scoring New South Wales areas for a fast food franchise are Schofields - East (92/100), North Kellyville (87/100), Queanbeyan (86/100). The score weighs market size, competition, demographic fit, growth and recruiting brands; each area's report shows the detail.