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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 1970Registered as Kentucky Fried Chicken Pty Limited
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 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

Sources differ on cost. The ACCC Register lists an establishment cost of $1,273,994–$7,498,593 (captured 2026-08-19), while our headline figure of $1,500,000–$2,500,000 is from Franchisor-published (web): franchiseinsights.com.au. Ranges can differ in scope, for example whether working capital, fit-out or GST are included. Confirm the current figure, and exactly what it covers, with the franchisor and the disclosure document.
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 & venues

839venues in Australia
768franchised businesses
71company-owned units
48franchisees (operators)
57years operating in Australia

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-007513) · captured 2026-08-19.

Investment & payments

Costs and payments as published by the franchisor on the Register
Establishment cost (all-in setup)$1,273,994 – $7,498,593
Ongoing payments to franchisor (annual)$2,539,867 – $11,016,505
Other payments (annual)$17,615,000 – $69,230,000

Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-007513) · 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 Yes

Goodwill compensation on exit No

Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-007513) · captured 2026-08-19.

Franchisor disclosures

KFC Australia’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 arbitrationNo

Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-007513) · captured 2026-08-19.

Franchisor details

Website www.kfc.com.au

Phone 02 9930 3000

Email debra.thew@yum.com

Registered office 20 Rodborough Road, Frenchs Forest NSW 2086

View the full ACCC Register profile. Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-007513) · 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.

Available territories

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

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?

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