Best Quick-Service Food Franchises in Victoria
15 of the 28 fast food franchise systems that operate or recruit in Victoria and publish their fees, ranked by Australian network size.
| # | Franchise | Open VIC 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 | None listed | 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 Victoria for a fast food franchise
| Area | Score | Residents |
|---|---|---|
| Torquay | 87/100 | 24,636 |
| Beaconsfield - Officer | 85/100 | 23,966 |
| Wyndham (Werribee) | 84/100 | 303,000 |
| Bentleigh - McKinnon | 84/100 | 25,202 |
| Wollert | 84/100 | 24,807 |
| Lynbrook - Lyndhurst | 84/100 | 18,271 |
| Mickleham - Yuroke | 83/100 | 23,795 |
| Greenvale - Bulla | 83/100 | 22,406 |
Scores from FranchiseScope’s location model: market size, competition, demographic fit, growth and recruiting brands, using ABS Census 2021 data. All Victoria franchise locations
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best fast food franchise in Victoria?
It depends on your budget, the format you want and demand where you live. Of the 28 systems that operate or recruit in Victoria, 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 Victoria?
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 Victoria is best for a fast food franchise?
By our location model, the highest-scoring Victoria areas for a fast food franchise are Torquay (87/100), Beaconsfield - Officer (85/100), Wyndham (Werribee) (84/100). The score weighs market size, competition, demographic fit, growth and recruiting brands; each area's report shows the detail.