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Australia Post Franchise Opportunity

Australia Post operates a network of corporately owned and Licensed Post Office outlets to provide sales and distribution channels for Australia Post’s products and services. All Licensed Post Offices are required to offer a basic range of Australia Post products and services, including postage stamps and prepaid po…

2697 units in AustraliaFranchising since 1994Registered as Australian Postal Corporation
On the ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register

captured 18 Aug 2026. View the Register profile

This information is based on material published by the relevant franchisor on the Franchise Disclosure Register. This information does not negate the need to undertake necessary due diligence including seeking independent professional advice if considering entering into a franchise agreement.

Public data profile

This information is compiled from the ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register and other public sources. It hasn’t been confirmed by the franchise team.

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How much does a Australia Post franchise cost?

An Australia Post franchise requires a total investment of $15,000–$300,000 all-in.

Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register · captured August 2026.

Fees vs the market

Australia Post vs the Retail median · Q3 2026 Fee Index
FeeAustralia PostCategory median (systems)Position
All-in establishment cost$15K–$300K$200,000–$511,000 (93)wide range

Medians from the Retail Fee Index: the figures franchisors publish and their ACCC Register establishment costs. A fee median is only shown when at least five systems publish that fee.

Network & venues

2,697venues in Australia
2,694franchised businesses
3company-owned units
2,644franchisees (operators)
32years operating in Australia

Operates in ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA

Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-003488) · captured 2026-08-19.

Investment & payments

Costs and payments as published by the franchisor on the Register
Establishment cost (all-in setup)$15,000 – $300,000
Ongoing payments to franchisor (annual)$200 – $70,000
Other payments (annual)$100,000 – $10,000,000

Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-003488) · captured 2026-08-19. Ranges are the franchisor’s own estimates; confirm every figure against the disclosure document.

Franchise agreement

Standard agreement term No fixed term

Option to renew Other

Restraint of trade after exit Other

Goodwill compensation on exit Other

Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-003488) · captured 2026-08-19.

Franchisor disclosures

Australia Post’s own answers to the mandatory Register disclosure questions, a starting point for your due diligence.

Serious offence conviction (last 10 yrs)No
Civil judgment against franchisor (last 5 yrs)No
Bankruptcy / insolvency (last 10 yrs)No
Upfront payment required to applyYes
Franchisor can change the agreementYes
Restricts who you can buy supplies fromYes
Agreement provides for arbitrationNo

Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-003488) · captured 2026-08-19.

Franchisor details

Website auspost.com.au

Phone 137678

Email poninfo@auspost.com.au

Registered office 480 Swan Street, Richmond VIC 3121

View the full ACCC Register profile. Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-003488) · captured 2026-08-19.

This information is based on material published by the relevant franchisor on the Franchise Disclosure Register. It does not negate the need to undertake necessary due diligence including seeking independent professional advice if considering entering into a franchise agreement.

How Australia Post’s answers compare: what Australian franchisors disclose on the Register, by category.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does an Australia Post franchise cost?

An Australia Post franchise requires a total investment of $15,000–$300,000 all-in (ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register).

What are Australia Post's ongoing fees?

Australia Post's ongoing royalty and marketing fees are not published. Ask the franchisor and check the disclosure document for the current fee structure.

Is Australia Post on the Franchise Disclosure Register?

Based on FranchiseScope's research, Australia Post appears on the ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register. We recommend confirming the current entry yourself at franchisedisclosure.gov.au before relying on it.