Best Franchises Under $30K in Australia
15 of the 124 franchise systems you can start for under $30,000 all-in, largest networks first, the lowest-cost tier and almost all home-based or mobile with minimal equipment.
| # | Franchise | Category | Units | Investment (all-in) | Royalty | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim's Mowing | Lawn & Garden | 2,600 | $20K–$50K | Not published | Cost |
| 2 | Jim's Cleaning | Cleaning | 800 | $25K–$35K | Not published | Cost |
| 3 | MTA - Mobile Travel Agents | Travel & Cruise | 436 | $2K–$4K | Not published | Cost |
| 4 | Loan Market | Mortgage & Finance | 417 | $10K–$30K | Not published | Cost |
| 5 | Fox Mowing & Gardening | Lawn & Garden | 325 | $10K–$30K | Not published | Cost |
| 6 | Mister Minit | Retail | 302 | $18K–$48K | Not published | Cost |
| 7 | NEXTRA AUSTRALIA | Retail | 295 | $2K–$3K | Not published | View |
| 8 | Kumon Australia | Education & Tutoring | 260 | $6K–$13K | Not published | Cost |
| 9 | Blue Wheelers | Pet Services | 142 | $17K–$48K | Not published | Cost |
| 10 | Aussie Pooch Mobile | Pet Services | 101 | $27K–$60K | Not published | Cost |
| 11 | Calmbirth | Education & Tutoring | 98 | $4K–$6K | Not published | View |
| 12 | Robert Bosch (Australia) | Automotive | 86 | $16K–$19K | Not published | View |
| 13 | Ready Steady Go Kids | Fitness & Wellbeing | 80 | $26K–$35K | 10.0% | Cost |
| 14 | 777 FRANCHISING | Health & Medical | 77 | $5K–$10K | Not published | View |
| 15 | Fantastic Services | Cleaning | 75 | $8K–$60K | Not published | Cost |
Lowest entry on this list: NEXTRA AUSTRALIA from $1,950 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. Systems that don’t publish a cost, whose lowest figure is under a tenth of their highest (usually a deposit rather than the cost to open), or whose all-in runs well past this budget, are left out.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you buy a franchise for under $30,000 in Australia?
Yes. A number of home-based and mobile-service franchises, cleaning, lawn and garden, and courier, have a total all-in investment under $30K. This list shows the largest of them by network size.
What is the cheapest franchise you can buy?
The lowest-entry systems are owner-operated home or vehicle-based services with no shopfront and little equipment. Always confirm the all-in figure, including working capital, against the disclosure document.