Best Franchises Under $500K in Australia
15 of the 132 franchise systems with an all-in investment of $300,000 to $500,000, largest networks first, a band that reaches into full-format food, fitness and health systems. Cheaper systems are in the lower budget lists.
| # | Franchise | Category | Units | Investment (all-in) | Royalty | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Domino's Pizza Australia | Quick-Service Food | 709 | $475K–$890K | 7.0% | Cost |
| 2 | Petstock | Pet Services | 438 | $500K–$1M | Not published | View |
| 3 | Red Rooster | Quick-Service Food | 321 | $400K–$800K | 5.0% | Cost |
| 4 | Amcal Pharmacy | Health & Medical | 223 | $400K–$800K | Not published | Cost |
| 5 | Oporto | Quick-Service Food | 215 | $450K–$900K | 6.0% | Cost |
| 6 | Donut King | Bakery & Dessert | 190 | $350K–$559K | 7.0% | Cost |
| 7 | Sushi Hub | Quick-Service Food | 181 | $400K–$800K | Not published | View |
| 8 | F45 Training | Fitness & Wellbeing | 173 | $441K–$865K | 7.0% | Cost |
| 9 | Sushi Sushi | Quick-Service Food | 167 | $345K–$595K | Not published | Cost |
| 10 | Betta | Retail | 160 | $358K–$800K | Not published | View |
| 11 | Gong Cha | Quick-Service Food | 159 | $450K–$950K | Not published | Cost |
| 12 | Fitstop | Fitness & Wellbeing | 155 | $348K–$755K | Not published | Cost |
| 13 | Studio Pilates International | Fitness & Wellbeing | 153 | $487K–$678K | Not published | Cost |
| 14 | The Yard Gym | Fitness & Wellbeing | 128 | $334K–$583K | Not published | View |
| 15 | Battery World | Automotive | 119 | $300K–$350K | 5.0% | Cost |
Lowest entry on this list: Battery World from $300,200 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.
Create your free buyer profile
Save this shortlist and get matched to the ones expanding near you, as new territories open. Free, private, no account needed to browse.
More best-of guides
Low-Cost Franchises in Australia
Franchises Under $50K in Australia
Franchises Under $200K in Australia
Franchises Under $30K in Australia
Franchises Under $150K in Australia
Franchises Under $300K in Australia
Franchises in Australia
Home-Based Franchises in Australia
Coffee Franchises in Australia
Frequently asked questions
What franchises can you buy for under $500,000?
Under $500K all-in reaches nearly every format except the largest quick-service food, gym and childcare builds. This list shows the largest networks between $300K and $500K; the lower budget lists cover cheaper systems.
Is $500K a lot for a franchise?
It sits at the upper-mid of the Australian market, enough for a full-format café, many fitness and health systems, and most retail. Confirm the all-in figure, including fit-out and working capital, against the disclosure document.