Best Retail Franchises in South Australia
9 retail franchise systems that operate or recruit in South Australia and publish their fees, ranked by Australian network size.
| # | Franchise | Open SA territories | Units | Investment (all-in) | Royalty | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mister Minit | 1 | 302 | $18K–$48K | Not published | Cost |
| 2 | Carpet Court | 1 | 199 | $100K–$500K | Not published | Cost |
| 3 | Cash Converters | 1 | 150 | $450K–$1.5M | Not published | Cost |
| 4 | Total Tools | 1 | 129 | $2.6M–$4.1M | Not published | Cost |
| 5 | Snooze | 1 | 82 | $610K–$2.5M | Not published | Cost |
| 6 | Carpet Call | 1 | 74 | $123K–$360K | Not published | Cost |
| 7 | Solomons Flooring | 1 | 58 | $123K–$360K | Not published | Cost |
| 8 | Beaumont Tiles | 1 | 35 | $712K–$1.8M | Not published | Cost |
| 9 | Cartridge World Australia | 1 | 3 | $75K–$175K | 6.0% | Cost |
Lowest entry on this list: Mister Minit from $17,500 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 South Australia for a retail franchise
| Area | Score | Residents |
|---|---|---|
| Prospect | 70/100 | 15,950 |
| Mitcham (SA) | 69/100 | 16,662 |
| Munno Para West - Angle Vale | 69/100 | 16,461 |
| Plympton | 68/100 | 26,849 |
| Toorak Gardens | 67/100 | 16,760 |
| Morphettville | 67/100 | 16,700 |
| Enfield - Blair Athol | 66/100 | 26,018 |
| Rostrevor - Magill | 66/100 | 24,282 |
Scores from FranchiseScope’s location model: market size, competition, demographic fit, growth and recruiting brands, using ABS Census 2021 data. All South Australia franchise locations
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best retail franchise in South Australia?
It depends on your budget, the format you want and demand where you live. Of the 9 systems that operate or recruit in South Australia, Mister Minit has the largest Australian network (302 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 South Australia?
Published all-in investment for these systems starts from $17,500 (Mister Minit). 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 South Australia is best for a retail franchise?
By our location model, the highest-scoring South Australia areas for a retail franchise are Prospect (70/100), Mitcham (SA) (69/100), Munno Para West - Angle Vale (69/100). The score weighs market size, competition, demographic fit, growth and recruiting brands; each area's report shows the detail.