Rice Workshop Franchise Opportunity
The retail restaurant business operating under the “Rice Workshop” name and logo and specialising in the sale of Japanese style food and beverages for dine-in and take-away in particular, curries, stews, soups, noodle dishes, salads, other meat, chicken, seafood, tofu and/or vegetable dishes, sauces and condiments a…
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.
How much does a Rice Workshop franchise cost?
Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register · captured August 2026.
Fees vs the market
| Fee | Rice Workshop | Category median (systems) | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-in establishment cost | $451K–$661K | $337,000–$675,000 (173) | above median |
| Royalty (% gross sales) | Not published | 6.0% (9) | |
| Marketing levy (% gross sales) | Not published | 4.3% (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
Operates in VIC
Expanding into VIC
Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-005911) · captured 2026-08-19.
Investment & payments
| Establishment cost (all-in setup) | $450,559 – $661,084 |
| Ongoing payments to franchisor (annual) | $60,000 – $200,000 |
| Other payments (annual) | $350,000 – $1,200,000 |
Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-005911) · captured 2026-08-19. Ranges are the franchisor’s own estimates; confirm every figure against the disclosure document.
Franchise agreement
Standard agreement term No fixed term
Option to renew No
Restraint of trade after exit Yes
Goodwill compensation on exit Yes
Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-005911) · captured 2026-08-19.
Franchisor disclosures
Rice Workshop’s own answers to the mandatory Register disclosure questions, a starting point for your due diligence.
Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-005911) · captured 2026-08-19.
Franchisor details
Website www.riceworkshop.com.au
Phone (03) 9872 6663
Email tom.suzuki@epicurefood.com.au
Registered office JA Partners, G01/355 Waverley Road, Mount Waverley VIC 3149
View the full ACCC Register profile. Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-005911) · 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 Rice Workshop’s answers compare: what Australian franchisors disclose on the Register, by category.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Rice Workshop franchise cost?
A Rice Workshop franchise requires a total investment of $450,559–$661,084 all-in (ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register).
What are Rice Workshop's ongoing fees?
Rice Workshop's ongoing royalty and marketing fees are not published. Ask the franchisor and check the disclosure document for the current fee structure.
Is Rice Workshop on the Franchise Disclosure Register?
Based on FranchiseScope's research, Rice Workshop appears on the ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register. We recommend confirming the current entry yourself at franchisedisclosure.gov.au before relying on it.
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