Best Retail Franchises in Northern Territory
5 retail franchise systems that operate or recruit in Northern Territory and publish their fees, ranked by Australian network size.
| # | Franchise | Open NT territories | Units | Investment (all-in) | Royalty | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carpet Court | 1 | 199 | $100K–$500K | Not published | Cost |
| 2 | Cash Converters | 1 | 150 | $450K–$1.5M | Not published | Cost |
| 3 | Bedshed | 1 | 43 | $1M–$2M | Not published | Cost |
| 4 | Beaumont Tiles | 1 | 35 | $712K–$1.8M | Not published | Cost |
| 5 | Cartridge World Australia | None listed | 3 | $75K–$175K | 6.0% | Cost |
Lowest entry on this list: Cartridge World Australia from $75,000 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 Northern Territory for a retail franchise
| Area | Score | Residents |
|---|---|---|
| Palmerston | 76/100 | 40,000 |
| Alice Springs | 72/100 | 25,000 |
| Darwin | 66/100 | 148,000 |
| Katherine | 40/100 | 10,700 |
| Humpty Doo | 31/100 | 8,894 |
| East Arnhem | 15/100 | 8,061 |
Scores from FranchiseScope’s location model: market size, competition, demographic fit, growth and recruiting brands, using ABS Census 2021 data. All Northern Territory franchise locations
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best retail franchise in Northern Territory?
It depends on your budget, the format you want and demand where you live. Of the 5 systems that operate or recruit in Northern Territory, Carpet Court has the largest Australian network (199 units). Compare investment, royalties and territory availability, and confirm every figure against the franchisor's disclosure document.
How much does a retail franchise cost in Northern Territory?
Published all-in investment for these systems starts from $75,000 (Cartridge World Australia). 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 Northern Territory is best for a retail franchise?
By our location model, the highest-scoring Northern Territory areas for a retail franchise are Palmerston (76/100), Alice Springs (72/100), Darwin (66/100). The score weighs market size, competition, demographic fit, growth and recruiting brands; each area's report shows the detail.