Coffee & Café franchises

Muffin Break Franchise Opportunity

Bakery-cafe franchise owned by Foodco Group, baking muffins and pastries in-store, with around 159 outlets across every Australian state in inline, kiosk and coffee-cart formats.

139 units in AustraliaFranchising since 1989Registered as Muffin Break 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 Muffin Break franchise cost?

A Muffin Break franchise requires a total investment of $250,000–$500,000 all-in, comprising a $35,000 initial fee and a 7.0% royalty and a 3.0% marketing levy.

Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register · captured August 2026. See full cost breakdown

Full cost breakdown

Fees vs the market

Muffin Break vs the Coffee & Café median · Q3 2026 Fee Index
FeeMuffin BreakCategory median (systems)Position
All-in establishment cost$250K–$500K$300,000–$700,000 (29)below median
Initial franchise fee$35,000$35,000 (6)near median
Royalty (% gross sales)7.0%6.0% (5)above median
Marketing levy (% gross sales)3.0%3.0% (5)near median

Medians from the Coffee & Café 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

139venues in Australia
128franchised businesses
11company-owned units
121franchisees (operators)
36years 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-007404) · captured 2026-08-19.

Investment & payments

Costs and payments as published by the franchisor on the Register
Establishment cost (all-in setup)$250,000 – $500,000
Ongoing payments to franchisor (annual)$40,000 – $310,000
Other payments (annual)$250,000 – $2,500,500

Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-007404) · 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 No

Restraint of trade after exit Yes

Goodwill compensation on exit No

Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-007404) · captured 2026-08-19.

Franchisor disclosures

Muffin Break’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-007404) · captured 2026-08-19.

Franchisor details

Website muffinbreak.com.au

Phone 02 9302 2200

Email disclosureregister@foodco.com.au

Registered office Level 12, 15 Blue Street,, North Sydney NSW 2060

View the full ACCC Register profile. Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-007404) · 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 Muffin Break’s answers compare: what Australian franchisors disclose on the Register, by category.

Available territories

Territory availability
StateRegionStatusAs at
New South WalesSydneyrecruitingcaptured July 2026
QueenslandBrisbanerecruitingcaptured July 2026
VictoriaMelbournerecruitingcaptured July 2026

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Muffin Break franchise cost?

A Muffin Break franchise requires a total investment of $250,000–$500,000 all-in, including a $35,000 initial fee (ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register).

What are Muffin Break's ongoing fees?

Muffin Break charges a 7% royalty and a 3% marketing levy.

Is Muffin Break on the Franchise Disclosure Register?

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