Quick-Service Food franchises

Nautical Bowls Franchise Opportunity

The business operated under the franchise is for the provision of healthy, fresh superfood acai, sorbet and smoothie bowls and beverages in an uplifting atmosphere of a Nautical Bows restaurant. A Nautical Bowls restaurant features superfood acai, sorbet and smoothie bowls and healthy beverages. They typically occup…

7 units in AustraliaFranchising since 2024Registered as BSM Franchising Australia 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 Nautical Bowls franchise cost?

A Nautical Bowls franchise requires a total investment of $150,000–$500,000 all-in.

Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register · captured August 2026.

Fees vs the market

Nautical Bowls vs the Quick-Service Food median · Q3 2026 Fee Index
FeeNautical BowlsCategory median (systems)Position
All-in establishment cost$150K–$500K$337,000–$675,000 (173)below median
Royalty (% gross sales)Not published6.0% (9)
Marketing levy (% gross sales)Not published4.3% (9)

Medians from the Quick-Service Food 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

7venues in Australia
5franchised businesses
2company-owned units
5franchisees (operators)
2years operating in Australia

Operates in NSW, QLD, WA

Expanding into ACT, VIC

Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-007031) · captured 2026-08-19.

Investment & payments

Costs and payments as published by the franchisor on the Register
Establishment cost (all-in setup)$150,000 – $500,000
Ongoing payments to franchisor (annual)$10,000 – $1,000,000
Other payments (annual)$2,000 – $1,000,000

Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-007031) · 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 No

Goodwill compensation on exit Yes

Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-007031) · captured 2026-08-19.

Franchisor disclosures

Nautical Bowls’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 fromNo
Agreement provides for arbitrationYes

Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-007031) · captured 2026-08-19.

Franchisor details

Website www.nauticalbowls.com.au

Phone 0498818006

Email dean@nauticalbowls.com.au

Registered office c/- Pitcher Partners, Level 13, 664 Collins Street, Docklands VIC 3008

View the full ACCC Register profile. Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-007031) · 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 Nautical Bowls’s answers compare: what Australian franchisors disclose on the Register, by category.

Before you buy into Nautical Bowls

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Nautical Bowls franchise cost?

A Nautical Bowls franchise requires a total investment of $150,000–$500,000 all-in (ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register).

What are Nautical Bowls's ongoing fees?

Nautical Bowls's ongoing royalty and marketing fees are not published. Ask the franchisor and check the disclosure document for the current fee structure.

Is Nautical Bowls on the Franchise Disclosure Register?

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