Best Food & Beverage Franchises in South Australia
6 food & beverage 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 | Boost Juice | None listed | 354 | $190K–$441K | 8.0% | Cost |
| 2 | The Cheesecake Shop | 1 | 218 | $140K–$550K | Not published | Cost |
| 3 | Grill'd | None listed | 174 | $555K–$885K | 8.0% | Cost |
| 4 | Nando's Australia | None listed | 143 | $1.2M–$2.3M | 6.0% | Cost |
| 5 | Fasta Pasta | 1 | 18 | $650K–$950K | Not published | Cost |
| 6 | Gami Chicken & Beer | 1 | 1 | $308K–$875K | 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 South Australia for a food & beverage franchise
| Area | Score | Residents |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Barker | 73/100 | 22,412 |
| Salisbury | 67/100 | 145,000 |
| Unley - Parkside | 67/100 | 21,243 |
| Paradise - Newton | 65/100 | 21,882 |
| Gawler - South | 64/100 | 21,955 |
| Craigmore - Blakeview | 64/100 | 20,224 |
| Aldgate - Stirling | 64/100 | 18,404 |
| Plympton | 63/100 | 26,849 |
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 food & beverage franchise in South Australia?
It depends on your budget, the format you want and demand where you live. Of the 6 systems that operate or recruit in South Australia, 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 South Australia?
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 South Australia is best for a food & beverage franchise?
By our location model, the highest-scoring South Australia areas for a food & beverage franchise are Mount Barker (73/100), Salisbury (67/100), Unley - Parkside (67/100). The score weighs market size, competition, demographic fit, growth and recruiting brands; each area's report shows the detail.