Best Low-Cost Franchises in Australia (Under $100K)
15 of the 318 franchise systems with a published all-in investment under $100,000, largest networks first. The figure is the establishment cost including working capital, not the franchise fee alone.
| # | 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 | Mortgage Choice | Mortgage & Finance | 639 | $71K–$132K | Not published | Cost |
| 4 | V.I.P. Home Services | Cleaning | 492 | $25K–$110K | Not published | Cost |
| 5 | MTA - Mobile Travel Agents | Travel & Cruise | 436 | $2K–$4K | Not published | Cost |
| 6 | Loan Market | Mortgage & Finance | 417 | $10K–$30K | Not published | Cost |
| 7 | Fox Mowing & Gardening | Lawn & Garden | 325 | $10K–$30K | Not published | Cost |
| 8 | Mister Minit | Retail | 302 | $18K–$48K | Not published | Cost |
| 9 | NEXTRA AUSTRALIA | Retail | 295 | $2K–$3K | Not published | View |
| 10 | Kumon Australia | Education & Tutoring | 260 | $6K–$13K | Not published | Cost |
| 11 | AFC | Quick-Service Food | 227 | $66K–$85K | Not published | View |
| 12 | Jim's Mowing Sydney | Lawn & Garden | 211 | $20K–$150K | Not published | View |
| 13 | Jim's Dog Wash | Pet Services | 200 | $70K–$100K | Not published | Cost |
| 14 | JAN-PRO Australia | Cleaning | 190 | $28K–$116K | Not published | View |
| 15 | Hire A Hubby | Home & Trade Services | 188 | $45K–$90K | 9.0% | 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
What is the cheapest franchise to start in Australia?
The lowest-entry systems are typically home-based services such as cleaning, lawn and garden, and courier franchises, and many publish an all-in cost under $30K. This list shows the largest networks under $100K; the under-$30K list shows the lowest-cost tier.
Are low-cost franchises worth it?
A low entry cost still needs working capital to cover wages, stock and rent before the site is cash-flow positive. Always confirm the all-in figure, not just the franchise fee, and check the royalty and marketing levy.