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Red Rooster Franchise Opportunity

Australian-born roast-chicken QSR chain founded in Kelmscott, WA in 1972, now part of Craveable Brands. Operates predominantly franchised stores nationally.

360 units in AustraliaFranchising since 1979

How much does a Red Rooster franchise cost?

A Red Rooster franchise requires a total investment of $400,000$800,000 all-in, comprising a $50,000 initial fee and a 5.0% royalty and a 5.0% marketing levy.

Source: Franchisor-published (web): franchiseinsights.com.au · verified July 2026 · franchisor-published. See full cost breakdown →

Full cost breakdown

Fees vs the market

Red Rooster fees vs Quick-Service Food median · Fee Index Q2 2026 (n=96)
FeeRed RoosterCategory median 
Royalty (% gross sales)5.0%7.0%below median
Marketing levy (% gross sales)5.0%4.0%above median

Medians from the Quick-Service Food Fee Index. See methodology.

Network history

Units opened / closed / transferred (last 4 years)
YearOpenedClosedTransferredTotal units

Where disclosure item-6 data is obtainable. verified July 2026.

Available territories

Territory availability
StateRegionStatusAs at
PerthWestern AustraliarecruitingJuly 2026
BrisbaneQueenslandrecruitingJuly 2026
Western SydneyNew South WaleswaitlistJuly 2026
MelbourneVictoriarecruitingJuly 2026

Red Rooster by state: New South Wales · Victoria · Queensland · Western Australia · South Australia · Northern Territory · Australian Capital Territory

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Red Rooster franchise cost?

A Red Rooster franchise requires a total investment of $400,000–$800,000 all-in, including a $50,000 initial fee (Franchisor-published (web): franchiseinsights.com.au).

What are Red Rooster's ongoing fees?

Red Rooster charges a 5% royalty and a 5% marketing levy.

Is Red Rooster on the Franchise Disclosure Register?

Yes — Red Rooster has a current ACCC Register entry.