Best Quick-Service Food Franchises in Queensland
15 of the 27 fast food 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 | 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 | 1 | 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 Queensland for a fast food franchise
| Area | Score | Residents |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield Lakes | 87/100 | 24,040 |
| Newstead - Bowen Hills | 85/100 | 18,451 |
| Gold Coast | 84/100 | 699,226 |
| Sunshine Coast | 84/100 | 355,000 |
| Jimboomba - Glenlogan | 83/100 | 18,373 |
| The Hills District | 81/100 | 24,772 |
| Murrumba Downs - Griffin | 81/100 | 23,556 |
| Oxenford - Maudsland | 81/100 | 18,265 |
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 fast food franchise in Queensland?
It depends on your budget, the format you want and demand where you live. Of the 27 systems that operate or recruit in Queensland, 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 Queensland?
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 Queensland is best for a fast food franchise?
By our location model, the highest-scoring Queensland areas for a fast food franchise are Springfield Lakes (87/100), Newstead - Bowen Hills (85/100), Gold Coast (84/100). The score weighs market size, competition, demographic fit, growth and recruiting brands; each area's report shows the detail.