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Dante's Hot Chicken Franchise Opportunity

Dante's Hot Chicken specialises in the sale of Nashville inspired fried chicken offering guests a unique experience in offering 5 levels of heat and complimentary sides. Dante's Hot Chicken is a Virtual Brand, meaning it does not itself have a shopfront. The Dante's Hot Chicken Virtual Brand can be offered in…

32 units in AustraliaFranchising since 2023Registered as Concept Eight Pty Ltd
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 Dante's Hot Chicken franchise cost?

A Dante's Hot Chicken franchise requires a total investment of $36,700–$193,800 all-in.

Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register · captured August 2026.

Fees vs the market

Dante's Hot Chicken vs the Quick-Service Food median · Q3 2026 Fee Index
FeeDante's Hot ChickenCategory median (systems)Position
All-in establishment cost$37K–$194K$337,000–$675,000 (173)below median
Royalty (% gross sales)Not published6.0% (9)
Marketing levy (% gross sales)Not published4.3% (9)

Medians from the Quick-Service Food 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

32venues in Australia
32franchised businesses
0company-owned units
30franchisees (operators)
3years operating in Australia

Operates in ACT, NSW, QLD, VIC, WA

Expanding into ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA

Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-005969) · captured 2026-08-19.

Investment & payments

Costs and payments as published by the franchisor on the Register
Establishment cost (all-in setup)$36,700 – $193,800
Ongoing payments to franchisor (annual)$15,900 – $449,400
Other payments (annual)$268,075 – $1,055,999

Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-005969) · captured 2026-08-19. Ranges are the franchisor’s own estimates; confirm every figure against the disclosure document.

Franchise agreement

Standard agreement term 5 or more years

Option to renew Yes

Restraint of trade after exit Yes

Goodwill compensation on exit No

Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-005969) · captured 2026-08-19.

Franchisor disclosures

Dante's Hot Chicken’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 agreementNo
Restricts who you can buy supplies fromYes
Agreement provides for arbitrationYes

Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-005969) · captured 2026-08-19.

Franchisor details

Website concepteight.com.au

Phone 1300 059 678

Email legal@concepteight.com.au

Registered office 60 TOORAK ROAD, SOUTH YARRA, VIC 3141

View the full ACCC Register profile. Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-005969) · 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 Dante's Hot Chicken’s answers compare: what Australian franchisors disclose on the Register, by category.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Dante's Hot Chicken franchise cost?

A Dante's Hot Chicken franchise requires a total investment of $36,700–$193,800 all-in (ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register).

What are Dante's Hot Chicken's ongoing fees?

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

Is Dante's Hot Chicken on the Franchise Disclosure Register?

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

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