Cardinal Retail Franchise Opportunity
Cardinal Retail is an Australian retail franchise with 18 sites, offered to owner-operators across QLD, WA, VIC.
How much does a Cardinal Retail franchise cost?
Source: Disclosure document v2.0 · verified July 2026. See full cost breakdown →
Fees vs the market
| Fee | Cardinal Retail | Category median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royalty (% gross sales) | 4.9% | 5.5% | below median |
| Marketing levy (% gross sales) | 2.3% | 2.5% | below median |
Medians from the Retail Fee Index. See methodology.
Network history
| Year | Opened | Closed | Transferred | Total units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 7 |
| 2023 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 18 |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 18 |
| 2025 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 18 |
Where disclosure item-6 data is obtainable. verified July 2026.
Available territories
| State | Region | Status | As at |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cairns | Queensland | sold | July 2026 |
| Fremantle | Western Australia | waitlist | July 2026 |
| Geelong | Victoria | recruiting | July 2026 |
| Bendigo | Victoria | recruiting | July 2026 |
Cardinal Retail by state: Queensland · Western Australia · Victoria
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Cardinal Retail franchise cost?
A Cardinal Retail franchise requires a total investment of $186,000–$694,000 all-in, including a $48,000 initial fee, $110,000–$618,000 fit-out and around $28,000 working capital (Disclosure document v2.0, verified July 2026).
What are Cardinal Retail's ongoing fees?
Cardinal Retail charges a 4.9% royalty and a 2.3% marketing levy, benchmarked against the Retail category medians of 5.5% and 2.5% (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=132).
Is Cardinal Retail on the Franchise Disclosure Register?
Yes — Cardinal Retail Pty Ltd has a current ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register entry, verified July 2026.