Donut King Franchise Opportunity
Australia's largest specialty donut and coffee franchise, established in Sydney in 1981 and owned by Retail Food Group, with 330-plus outlets across Australia and overseas.
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 Donut King franchise cost?
Source: Published on franchises-for-sale.au · captured July 2026. See full cost breakdown
Fees vs the market
| Fee | Donut King | Category median (systems) | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-in establishment cost | $350K–$559K | $350,000–$625,000 (41) | near median |
| Initial franchise fee | $50,000 | $50,000 (5) | near median |
Medians from the Bakery & Dessert 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, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA
Expanding into ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA
Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-004634) · captured 2026-08-19.
Investment & payments
| Establishment cost (all-in setup) | $17,209 – $749,430 |
Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-004634) · 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-004634) · captured 2026-08-19.
Franchisor disclosures
Donut King’s own answers to the mandatory Register disclosure questions, a starting point for your due diligence.
Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-004634) · captured 2026-08-19.
Franchisor details
Website www.donutking.com.au
Phone 1800 870 244
Email legal@rfg.com.au
Registered office care of KPMG, Level 11, 2 Corporate Court, Bundall, Queensland 4217
View the full ACCC Register profile. Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-004634) · 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 Donut King’s answers compare: what Australian franchisors disclose on the Register, by category.
Available territories
| State | Region | Status | As at |
|---|---|---|---|
| New South Wales | Sydney | recruiting | captured July 2026 |
| Queensland | Brisbane | recruiting | captured July 2026 |
| Victoria | Melbourne | recruiting | captured July 2026 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Donut King franchise cost?
A Donut King franchise requires a total investment of $350,000–$558,900 all-in, including a $50,000 initial fee (Published on franchises-for-sale.au).
What are Donut King's ongoing fees?
Donut King charges a 7% royalty and a 3% marketing levy.
Is Donut King on the Franchise Disclosure Register?
Based on FranchiseScope's research, Donut King 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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