Best Retail Franchises in Victoria
13 retail franchise systems that operate or recruit in Victoria and publish their fees, ranked by Australian network size.
| # | Franchise | Open VIC territories | Units | Investment (all-in) | Royalty | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7-Eleven Australia | 1 | 1,074 | $47K–$297K | Not published | Cost |
| 2 | Mister Minit | 1 | 302 | $18K–$48K | Not published | Cost |
| 3 | Carpet Court | 1 | 199 | $100K–$500K | Not published | Cost |
| 4 | Cash Converters | 1 | 150 | $450K–$1.5M | Not published | Cost |
| 5 | Total Tools | 1 | 129 | $2.6M–$4.1M | Not published | Cost |
| 6 | Snooze | 1 | 82 | $610K–$2.5M | Not published | Cost |
| 7 | Carpet Call | 1 | 74 | $123K–$360K | Not published | Cost |
| 8 | Solomons Flooring | 1 | 58 | $123K–$360K | Not published | Cost |
| 9 | Andersens | 1 | 54 | $150K–$350K | Not published | Cost |
| 10 | National Tiles | 1 | 47 | $160K–$550K | Not published | Cost |
| 11 | Bedshed | 1 | 43 | $1M–$2M | Not published | Cost |
| 12 | Beaumont Tiles | 1 | 35 | $712K–$1.8M | Not published | Cost |
| 13 | 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 Victoria for a retail franchise
| Area | Score | Residents |
|---|---|---|
| Tarneit - Central | 81/100 | 28,594 |
| Cranbourne South | 81/100 | 17,641 |
| Rockbank - Mount Cottrell | 80/100 | 17,900 |
| Torquay | 79/100 | 24,636 |
| Wyndham (Werribee) | 77/100 | 303,000 |
| Beaconsfield - Officer | 77/100 | 23,966 |
| Berwick - South East | 77/100 | 17,986 |
| Bentleigh East - North | 77/100 | 16,758 |
Scores from FranchiseScope’s location model: market size, competition, demographic fit, growth and recruiting brands, using ABS Census 2021 data. All Victoria franchise locations
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best retail franchise in Victoria?
It depends on your budget, the format you want and demand where you live. Of the 13 systems that operate or recruit in Victoria, 7-Eleven Australia has the largest Australian network (1,074 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 Victoria?
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 Victoria is best for a retail franchise?
By our location model, the highest-scoring Victoria areas for a retail franchise are Tarneit - Central (81/100), Cranbourne South (81/100), Rockbank - Mount Cottrell (80/100). The score weighs market size, competition, demographic fit, growth and recruiting brands; each area's report shows the detail.