Best Quick-Service Food Franchises in South Australia
15 of the 21 fast food franchise systems that operate or recruit in South Australia and publish their fees, ranked by Australian network size.
| # | Franchise | Open SA territories | Units | Investment (all-in) | Royalty | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Subway Australia | 1 | 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 | 1 | 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 | 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 South Australia for a fast food franchise
| Area | Score | Residents |
|---|---|---|
| Northgate - Northfield | 74/100 | 18,449 |
| Aldgate - Stirling | 74/100 | 18,404 |
| Enfield - Blair Athol | 71/100 | 26,018 |
| Rostrevor - Magill | 71/100 | 24,282 |
| Mount Barker | 71/100 | 22,412 |
| Windsor Gardens | 68/100 | 22,890 |
| Adelaide | 68/100 | 18,615 |
| Parafield Gardens | 66/100 | 18,707 |
Scores from FranchiseScope’s location model: market size, competition, demographic fit, growth and recruiting brands, using ABS Census 2021 data. All South Australia franchise locations
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best fast food franchise in South Australia?
It depends on your budget, the format you want and demand where you live. Of the 21 systems that operate or recruit in South Australia, 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 South Australia?
Published all-in investment for these systems starts from $194,000 (Salsa's Fresh Mex Grill). 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 South Australia is best for a fast food franchise?
By our location model, the highest-scoring South Australia areas for a fast food franchise are Northgate - Northfield (74/100), Aldgate - Stirling (74/100), Enfield - Blair Athol (71/100). The score weighs market size, competition, demographic fit, growth and recruiting brands; each area's report shows the detail.