Subway Australia Franchise Opportunity
Made-to-order submarine sandwich franchise, present in Australia since 1988 and one of the country's largest chains by outlet count. Almost entirely franchisee-operated.
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 Subway Australia franchise cost?
Source: Franchisor-published (web): franchiseinsights.com.au · verified July 2026 · franchisor-published. See full cost breakdown
Fees vs the market
| Fee | Subway Australia | Category median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royalty (% gross sales) | 8.0% | 7.0% | above median |
| Marketing levy (% gross sales) | 4.5% | 4.0% | above median |
Medians from the Quick-Service Food Fee Index. See methodology.
Network & venues
Operates in ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA
Expanding into ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA
Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-007556) · captured 2026-08-19.
Investment & payments
| Establishment cost (all-in setup) | $300,000 – $1,100,000 |
| Ongoing payments to franchisor (annual) | $2,000,000 – $12,000,000 |
| Other payments (annual) | $50,000 – $1,000,000 |
Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-007556) · 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 Other
Restraint of trade after exit Yes
Goodwill compensation on exit No
Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-007556) · captured 2026-08-19.
Franchisor disclosures
Subway Australia’s own answers to the mandatory Register disclosure questions, a starting point for your due diligence.
Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-007556) · captured 2026-08-19.
Franchisor details
Website www.subway.com/en-au
Phone 1800630355
Email ssa@subway.com
Registered office Level 9, Transport House, 230 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley, Queensland, 4006, Australia.
View the full ACCC Register profile. Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-007556) · 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.
Available territories
| State | Region | Status | As at |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regional NSW | New South Wales | recruiting | July 2026 |
| Melbourne | Victoria | recruiting | July 2026 |
| Brisbane | Queensland | recruiting | July 2026 |
| Adelaide | South Australia | recruiting | July 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Subway Australia franchise cost?
A Subway Australia franchise requires a total investment of $195,000–$522,000 all-in, including a $15,000 initial fee (Franchisor-published (web): franchiseinsights.com.au).
What are Subway Australia's ongoing fees?
Subway Australia charges a 8% royalty and a 4.5% marketing levy.
Is Subway Australia on the Franchise Disclosure Register?
Based on FranchiseScope's research, Subway Australia 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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