Smiling Dumplings & Noodles Franchise Opportunity
The business operated under the franchise is a Smiling Dumplings branded restaurant that sells a mix of mainland Chinese cuisine and other parts of South East Asian cuisine in accordance with the designated Menu, and operates under the designated Names & Marks using the designated image and knowhow. The principal pr…
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 Smiling Dumplings & Noodles franchise cost?
Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register · captured August 2026.
Fees vs the market
| Fee | Smiling Dumplings & Noodles | Category median (systems) | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-in establishment cost | $200K–$500K | $337,000–$675,000 (173) | below 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 NSW, QLD
Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-006269) · captured 2026-08-19.
Investment & payments
| Establishment cost (all-in setup) | $200,000 – $500,000 |
| Ongoing payments to franchisor (annual) | $5,000 – $40,000 |
| Other payments (annual) | $30,000 – $150,000 |
Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-006269) · 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-006269) · captured 2026-08-19.
Franchisor disclosures
Smiling Dumplings & Noodles’s own answers to the mandatory Register disclosure questions, a starting point for your due diligence.
Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-006269) · captured 2026-08-19.
Franchisor details
Website www.smilingdumplingsandnoodles.com.au
Phone 0403 423 788
Email jenniferdu@tasteofshanghai.com.au
Registered office 243 Liverpool Road, Ashfield NSW 2131
View the full ACCC Register profile. Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-006269) · 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 Smiling Dumplings & Noodles’s answers compare: what Australian franchisors disclose on the Register, by category.
Before you buy into Smiling Dumplings & Noodles
Guides to read before you sign anything with Smiling Dumplings & Noodles.
- Buying a fast food franchise in Australia: costs, leases and the numbers to test9 min
- How to use the Franchise Disclosure Register before you buy10 min
- The franchise cooling-off period explained6 min
- Franchising rules by state: what differs across Australia8 min
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Smiling Dumplings & Noodles franchise cost?
A Smiling Dumplings & Noodles franchise requires a total investment of $200,000–$500,000 all-in (ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register).
What are Smiling Dumplings & Noodles's ongoing fees?
Smiling Dumplings & Noodles's ongoing royalty and marketing fees are not published. Ask the franchisor and check the disclosure document for the current fee structure.
Is Smiling Dumplings & Noodles on the Franchise Disclosure Register?
Based on FranchiseScope's research, Smiling Dumplings & Noodles 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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