Best Food & Beverage Franchises in Australia
15 of the 28 food & beverage franchise systems on file in Australia, ranked by network size. Food and beverage is one of the largest and most varied franchise categories in Australia. Investment figures are each system's published all-in cost, not headline fees.
| # | Franchise | Category | Units | Investment (all-in) | Royalty | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boost Juice | Food & Beverage | 354 | $190K–$441K | 8.0% | Cost |
| 2 | The Cheesecake Shop | Food & Beverage | 218 | $140K–$550K | Not published | Cost |
| 3 | Grill'd | Food & Beverage | 174 | $555K–$885K | 8.0% | Cost |
| 4 | Nando's Australia | Food & Beverage | 143 | $1.2M–$2.3M | 6.0% | Cost |
| 5 | La Porchetta | Food & Beverage | 33 | Not published | Not published | View |
| 6 | Rashays | Food & Beverage | 31 | $1.3M–$4.1M | Not published | Cost |
| 7 | Acai Brothers | Food & Beverage | 20 | Not published | Not published | View |
| 8 | HBC Management | Food & Beverage | 20 | $800K–$950K | Not published | View |
| 9 | Fasta Pasta | Food & Beverage | 18 | $650K–$950K | Not published | Cost |
| 10 | TGI Fridays | Food & Beverage | 18 | Not published | Not published | View |
| 11 | Squires Loft | Food & Beverage | 17 | Not published | Not published | View |
| 12 | GT Systems Aust | Food & Beverage | 7 | $150K–$2M | Not published | View |
| 13 | “Outback” | Food & Beverage | 7 | $6.2M–$12.6M | Not published | View |
| 14 | BrewDog | Food & Beverage | 5 | $3.9M–$14M | Not published | View |
| 15 | Rosa Mexicano | Food & Beverage | 5 | $548K–$702K | Not published | View |
Lowest entry on this list: The Cheesecake Shop from $140,000 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best food & beverage franchise in Australia?
The best food & beverage franchise depends on your budget, preferred format and local demand. This list ranks the most-established systems by network size; use the Fee Index for category cost medians and our location reports to see where competition is lowest.
How much does a food & beverage franchise cost in Australia?
Food & Beverage franchises vary widely on all-in investment. See the Food & Beverage category in the Australian Franchise Fee Index for the current median from published costs, and always confirm the all-in figure, including working capital, against the disclosure document.