Cardinal Care Franchise Opportunity
Cardinal Care is an Australian aged & disability support franchise with 185 sites, offered to owner-operators across SA, WA, QLD.
How much does a Cardinal Care franchise cost?
Source: Disclosure document v1.1 · as at February 2025. See full cost breakdown →
Fees vs the market
| Fee | Cardinal Care | Category median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royalty (% gross sales) | 5.9% | 6.5% | below median |
| Marketing levy (% gross sales) | 1.7% | 2.0% | below median |
Medians from the Aged & Disability Support Fee Index. See methodology.
Network history
| Year | Opened | Closed | Transferred | Total units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 185 |
| 2023 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 185 |
| 2024 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 185 |
| 2025 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 185 |
Where disclosure item-6 data is obtainable. as at February 2025.
Available territories
| State | Region | Status | As at |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide North | South Australia | recruiting | July 2026 |
| Adelaide South | South Australia | recruiting | July 2026 |
| Fremantle | Western Australia | sold | July 2026 |
| Bunbury | Western Australia | recruiting | July 2026 |
| Toowoomba | Queensland | waitlist | July 2026 |
Cardinal Care by state: South Australia · Western Australia · Queensland
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Cardinal Care franchise cost?
A Cardinal Care franchise requires a total investment of $97,000–$247,000 all-in, including a $45,000 initial fee, $37,000–$187,000 fit-out and around $15,000 working capital (Disclosure document v1.1, as at Feb 2025).
What are Cardinal Care's ongoing fees?
Cardinal Care charges a 5.9% royalty and a 1.7% marketing levy, benchmarked against the Aged & Disability Support category medians of 6.5% and 2% (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=37).
Is Cardinal Care on the Franchise Disclosure Register?
Cardinal Care's Register entry was last updated over 12 months ago and is flagged as potentially stale — figures carry an "as at" qualifier.