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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.

1200 units in AustraliaFranchising since 1988

How much does a Subway Australia franchise cost?

A Subway Australia franchise requires a total investment of $195,000$522,000 all-in, comprising a $15,000 initial fee and a 8.0% royalty and a 4.5% 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

Subway Australia fees vs Quick-Service Food median · Fee Index Q2 2026 (n=96)
FeeSubway AustraliaCategory 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 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
Regional NSWNew South WalesrecruitingJuly 2026
MelbourneVictoriarecruitingJuly 2026
BrisbaneQueenslandrecruitingJuly 2026
AdelaideSouth AustraliarecruitingJuly 2026

Subway Australia by state: New South Wales · Victoria · Queensland · Western Australia · South Australia · Tasmania · Australian Capital Territory · Northern Territory

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?

Yes — Subway Australia has a current ACCC Register entry.