Australian Franchise Fee Index · Q2 2026 editionMethodologySupportContact
Quick-Service Food✓ Registered — verified currentUnclaimed profile

KFC Australia Franchise Opportunity

Fried-chicken QSR chain that opened its first Australian store in Guildford, Sydney in 1968. Restaurants are operated by large franchise groups such as Collins Foods alongside the company.

760 units in AustraliaFranchising since 1970

How much does a KFC Australia franchise cost?

A KFC Australia franchise requires a total investment of $1,500,000$2,500,000 all-in, comprising a $45,000 initial fee and a 5.0% royalty and a 4.0% marketing levy.

Source: Franchisor-published (web): franchiseinsights.com.au · verified July 2026 · franchisor-published. See full cost breakdown →

Full cost breakdown

Fees vs the market

KFC Australia fees vs Quick-Service Food median · Fee Index Q2 2026 (n=96)
FeeKFC AustraliaCategory median 
Royalty (% gross sales)5.0%7.0%below median
Marketing levy (% gross sales)4.0%4.0%at median

Medians from the Quick-Service Food Fee Index. See methodology.

Network history

Units opened / closed / transferred (last 4 years)
YearOpenedClosedTransferredTotal units

Where disclosure item-6 data is obtainable. verified July 2026.

Available territories

Territory availability
StateRegionStatusAs at
Regional QLDQueenslandrecruitingJuly 2026
PerthWestern AustraliarecruitingJuly 2026
Melbourne MetroVictoriawaitlistJuly 2026
SydneyNew South WalessoldJuly 2026

KFC Australia by state: New South Wales · Victoria · Queensland · Western Australia · South Australia · Tasmania · Australian Capital Territory · Northern Territory

Frequently asked questions

How much does a KFC Australia franchise cost?

A KFC Australia franchise requires a total investment of $1,500,000–$2,500,000 all-in, including a $45,000 initial fee (Franchisor-published (web): franchiseinsights.com.au).

What are KFC Australia's ongoing fees?

KFC Australia charges a 5% royalty and a 4% marketing levy.

Is KFC Australia on the Franchise Disclosure Register?

Yes — KFC Australia has a current ACCC Register entry.