Cardinal Travel Franchise Opportunity
Cardinal Travel is an Australian travel & cruise franchise with 116 sites, offered to owner-operators across WA, QLD, VIC.
How much does a Cardinal Travel franchise cost?
Source: Disclosure document v2.0 · verified July 2026. See full cost breakdown →
Fees vs the market
| Fee | Cardinal Travel | Category median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royalty (% gross sales) | 7.7% | 7.0% | above median |
| Marketing levy (% gross sales) | 2.5% | 2.5% | at median |
Medians from the Travel & Cruise Fee Index. See methodology.
Network history
| Year | Opened | Closed | Transferred | Total units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 107 |
| 2023 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 116 |
| 2024 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 116 |
| 2025 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 116 |
Where disclosure item-6 data is obtainable. verified July 2026.
Available territories
| State | Region | Status | As at |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fremantle | Western Australia | recruiting | July 2026 |
| Joondalup | Western Australia | recruiting | July 2026 |
| Gold Coast | Queensland | sold | July 2026 |
| Ballarat | Victoria | sold | July 2026 |
Cardinal Travel by state: Western Australia · Queensland · Victoria
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Cardinal Travel franchise cost?
A Cardinal Travel franchise requires a total investment of $56,000–$180,000 all-in, including a $28,000 initial fee, $20,000–$144,000 fit-out and around $8,000 working capital (Disclosure document v2.0, verified July 2026).
What are Cardinal Travel's ongoing fees?
Cardinal Travel charges a 7.7% royalty and a 2.5% marketing levy, benchmarked against the Travel & Cruise category medians of 7% and 2.5% (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=28).
Is Cardinal Travel on the Franchise Disclosure Register?
Yes — Cardinal Travel Pty Ltd has a current ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register entry, verified July 2026.