Pioneer Trades Franchise Opportunity
Pioneer Trades is an Australian home & trade services franchise with 23 sites, offered to owner-operators across VIC, NSW, QLD.
How much does a Pioneer Trades franchise cost?
Source: Disclosure document v2.0 · verified July 2026. See full cost breakdown →
Fees vs the market
| Fee | Pioneer Trades | Category median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royalty (% gross sales) | 8.6% | 8.0% | above median |
| Marketing levy (% gross sales) | 3.6% | 3.5% | above median |
Medians from the Home & Trade Services Fee Index. See methodology.
Network history
| Year | Opened | Closed | Transferred | Total units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 19 |
| 2023 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 23 |
| 2024 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 23 |
| 2025 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 23 |
Where disclosure item-6 data is obtainable. verified July 2026.
Available territories
| State | Region | Status | As at |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geelong | Victoria | recruiting | July 2026 |
| Wollongong | New South Wales | recruiting | July 2026 |
| Gold Coast | Queensland | recruiting | July 2026 |
Pioneer Trades by state: Victoria · New South Wales · Queensland
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Pioneer Trades franchise cost?
A Pioneer Trades franchise requires a total investment of $40,000–$160,000 all-in, including a $36,000 initial fee, $5,000–$118,000 fit-out and around $6,000 working capital (Disclosure document v2.0, verified July 2026).
What are Pioneer Trades's ongoing fees?
Pioneer Trades charges a 8.6% royalty and a 3.6% marketing levy, benchmarked against the Home & Trade Services category medians of 8% and 3.5% (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=148).
Is Pioneer Trades on the Franchise Disclosure Register?
Pioneer Trades could not be matched to a current Franchise Disclosure Register entry — treat this as a due-diligence flag and confirm directly.