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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.

159 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–$350,000 all-in, comprising a $35,000 initial fee and a 7.0% royalty and a 3.0% marketing levy.

Source: Franchisor-published (web): franchises-for-sale.au · verified July 2026 · franchisor-published. See full cost breakdown

Sources differ on cost. The ACCC Register lists an establishment cost of $250,000–$500,000 (captured 2026-08-19), while our headline figure of $250,000–$350,000 is from Franchisor-published (web): franchises-for-sale.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

Muffin Break fees vs Coffee & Café median · Fee Index Q2 2026 (n=74)
FeeMuffin BreakCategory median 
Royalty (% gross sales)7.0%6.5%above median
Marketing levy (% gross sales)3.0%2.5%above median

Medians from the Coffee & Café Fee Index. See methodology.

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.

Available territories

Territory availability
StateRegionStatusAs at
SydneyNew South WalesrecruitingJuly 2026
BrisbaneQueenslandrecruitingJuly 2026
MelbourneVictoriarecruitingJuly 2026

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Muffin Break franchise cost?

A Muffin Break franchise requires a total investment of $250,000–$350,000 all-in, including a $35,000 initial fee (Franchisor-published (web): franchises-for-sale.au).

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.