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STIHL Franchise Opportunity

Dealers will operate an independent retail business selling STIHL branded outdoor power equipment to customers as an authorised STIHL Dealer

561 units in AustraliaFranchising since 1971Registered as STIHL 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 STIHL franchise cost?

STIHL has not publicly disclosed its franchise fees. Contact the franchisor for the current initial fee, ongoing royalty and total investment, and confirm every figure against the disclosure document before committing.

Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register · captured August 2026.

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Network & venues

561venues in Australia
561franchised businesses
0company-owned units
489franchisees (operators)
55years operating in Australia

Operates in ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA

Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-007634) · captured 2026-08-19.

Franchise agreement

Standard agreement term No fixed term

Option to renew No

Restraint of trade after exit No

Goodwill compensation on exit No

Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-007634) · captured 2026-08-19.

Franchisor disclosures

STIHL’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 applyNo
Franchisor can change the agreementNo
Restricts who you can buy supplies fromYes
Agreement provides for arbitrationNo

Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-007634) · captured 2026-08-19.

Franchisor details

Website www.stihl.com.au

Phone 03 9215 6666

Email csc@stihl.com.au

Registered office 5 Kingston Park Court, Knoxfield VIC 3180

View the full ACCC Register profile. Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-007634) · 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.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a STIHL franchise cost?

STIHL has not publicly disclosed its franchise fees. Contact the franchisor for the current initial fee and total investment, and always confirm the figures against the disclosure document before committing.

What are STIHL's ongoing fees?

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

Is STIHL on the Franchise Disclosure Register?

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