Best Quick-Service Food Franchises in Northern Territory
11 fast food franchise systems that operate or recruit in Northern Territory and publish their fees, ranked by Australian network size.
| # | Franchise | Open NT 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 | Noodle Box | 1 | 107 | $395K–$766K | Not published | Cost |
| 11 | Burger Urge | 1 | 31 | $753K–$1.4M | Not published | Cost |
Lowest entry on this list: Subway Australia from $300,000 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 Northern Territory for a fast food franchise
| Area | Score | Residents |
|---|---|---|
| Darwin | 70/100 | 148,000 |
| Palmerston | 59/100 | 40,000 |
| Alice Springs | 57/100 | 25,000 |
| Katherine | 52/100 | 10,700 |
| Humpty Doo | 44/100 | 8,894 |
| East Arnhem | 27/100 | 8,061 |
Scores from FranchiseScope’s location model: market size, competition, demographic fit, growth and recruiting brands, using ABS Census 2021 data. All Northern Territory franchise locations
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best fast food franchise in Northern Territory?
It depends on your budget, the format you want and demand where you live. Of the 11 systems that operate or recruit in Northern 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 Northern Territory?
Published all-in investment for these systems starts from $300,000 (Subway Australia). 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 Northern Territory is best for a fast food franchise?
By our location model, the highest-scoring Northern Territory areas for a fast food franchise are Darwin (70/100), Palmerston (59/100), Alice Springs (57/100). The score weighs market size, competition, demographic fit, growth and recruiting brands; each area's report shows the detail.