Discount Drugstores Franchise Opportunity
Community pharmacy, retailing pharmaceutical, cosmetic and toiletry goods
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.
How much does a Discount Drugstores franchise cost?
Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register · captured August 2026.
Fees vs the market
| Fee | Discount Drugstores | Category median (systems) | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-in establishment cost | $391K–$3.3M | $396,000–$775,000 (26) | near median |
Medians from the Health & Medical 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
Operates in ACT, NSW, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA
Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-007118) · captured 2026-08-19.
Investment & payments
| Establishment cost (all-in setup) | $391,130 – $3,299,210 |
| Ongoing payments to franchisor (annual) | $50,836 – $60,340 |
| Other payments (annual) | $3,894 – $50,545 |
Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-007118) · 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 Other
Restraint of trade after exit No
Goodwill compensation on exit No
Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-007118) · captured 2026-08-19.
Franchisor disclosures
Discount Drugstores’s own answers to the mandatory Register disclosure questions, a starting point for your due diligence.
Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-007118) · captured 2026-08-19.
Franchisor details
Website sigmahealthcare.com.au/brands/discount-drug-stores
Phone +61 1300 367 283
Email renee.watson@sigmahealthcare.com.au
Registered office 6 Albert Street, Preston Victoria 3072
View the full ACCC Register profile. Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-007118) · 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 Discount Drugstores’s answers compare: what Australian franchisors disclose on the Register, by category.
Before you buy into Discount Drugstores
Guides to read before you sign anything with Discount Drugstores.
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- Unfair contract terms in franchise agreements: the clauses the ACCC keeps flagging9 min
- What happens if your franchise fails?8 min
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Discount Drugstores franchise cost?
A Discount Drugstores franchise requires a total investment of $391,130–$3,299,210 all-in (ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register).
What are Discount Drugstores's ongoing fees?
Discount Drugstores's ongoing royalty and marketing fees are not published. Ask the franchisor and check the disclosure document for the current fee structure.
Is Discount Drugstores on the Franchise Disclosure Register?
Based on FranchiseScope's research, Discount Drugstores 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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