Best Food & Beverage Franchises in Queensland
6 food & beverage 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 | Boost Juice | 1 | 354 | $190K–$441K | 8.0% | Cost |
| 2 | The Cheesecake Shop | 1 | 218 | $140K–$550K | Not published | Cost |
| 3 | Grill'd | 1 | 174 | $555K–$885K | 8.0% | Cost |
| 4 | Nando's Australia | 1 | 143 | $1.2M–$2.3M | 6.0% | Cost |
| 5 | Rashays | 1 | 31 | $1.3M–$4.1M | Not published | Cost |
| 6 | Fasta Pasta | 1 | 18 | $650K–$950K | Not published | Cost |
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.
Best places in Queensland for a food & beverage franchise
| Area | Score | Residents |
|---|---|---|
| Narangba | 77/100 | 21,324 |
| Sunshine Coast | 74/100 | 355,000 |
| Burdell - Mount Low | 74/100 | 19,726 |
| Thornlands | 74/100 | 19,664 |
| Springfield Lakes | 73/100 | 24,040 |
| Coomera | 73/100 | 20,615 |
| Newstead - Bowen Hills | 71/100 | 18,451 |
| Cashmere | 70/100 | 20,050 |
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 food & beverage franchise in Queensland?
It depends on your budget, the format you want and demand where you live. Of the 6 systems that operate or recruit in Queensland, Boost Juice has the largest Australian network (354 units). Compare investment, royalties and territory availability, and confirm every figure against the franchisor's disclosure document.
How much does a food & beverage franchise cost in Queensland?
Published all-in investment for these systems starts from $140,000 (The Cheesecake Shop). 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 food & beverage franchise?
By our location model, the highest-scoring Queensland areas for a food & beverage franchise are Narangba (77/100), Sunshine Coast (74/100), Burdell - Mount Low (74/100). The score weighs market size, competition, demographic fit, growth and recruiting brands; each area's report shows the detail.