Best Food & Beverage Franchises in Victoria

7 food & beverage franchise systems that operate or recruit in Victoria and publish their fees, ranked by Australian network size.

#FranchiseOpen VIC territoriesUnitsInvestment (all-in)RoyaltyDetails
1Boost Juice1354$190K–$441K8.0%Cost
2The Cheesecake Shop1218$140K–$550KNot publishedCost
3Grill'd1174$555K–$885K8.0%Cost
4Nando's Australia1143$1.2M–$2.3M6.0%Cost
5Rashays131$1.3M–$4.1MNot publishedCost
6Fasta Pasta118$650K–$950KNot publishedCost
7Gami Chicken & Beer11$308K–$875KNot publishedCost

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 Victoria for a food & beverage franchise

Victoria areas with the highest opportunity score for this category
AreaScoreResidents
Greenvale - Bulla82/10022,406
Melton81/100178,000
Wyndham (Werribee)79/100303,000
Point Cook - East77/10019,593
Tarneit - Central76/10028,594
Cranbourne West76/10021,853
Point Cook - South76/10019,384
Craigieburn - South75/10022,007

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 food & beverage franchise in Victoria?

It depends on your budget, the format you want and demand where you live. Of the 7 systems that operate or recruit in Victoria, 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 Victoria?

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 Victoria is best for a food & beverage franchise?

By our location model, the highest-scoring Victoria areas for a food & beverage franchise are Greenvale - Bulla (82/100), Melton (81/100), Wyndham (Werribee) (79/100). The score weighs market size, competition, demographic fit, growth and recruiting brands; each area's report shows the detail.