Food & Beverage franchises

The Cheesecake Shop Franchise Opportunity

Australian cake-bakery franchise founded in Rozelle, Sydney in 1991, with franchising from 1993 and a large network across Australia and NZ.

218 units in AustraliaFranchising since 1993Registered as The Cheesecake Shop 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 The Cheesecake Shop franchise cost?

A The Cheesecake Shop franchise requires a total investment of $140,000–$550,000 all-in.

Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register · captured August 2026. See full cost breakdown

Full cost breakdown

Fees vs the market

The Cheesecake Shop vs the Food & Beverage median · Q3 2026 Fee Index
FeeThe Cheesecake ShopCategory median (systems)Position
All-in establishment cost$140K–$550K$650,000–$1,475,000 (17)below median

Medians from the Food & Beverage 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

218venues in Australia
216franchised businesses
2company-owned units
196franchisees (operators)
32years operating in Australia

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-005935) · captured 2026-08-19.

Investment & payments

Costs and payments as published by the franchisor on the Register
Establishment cost (all-in setup)$140,000 – $550,000
Ongoing payments to franchisor (annual)$766,602 – $4,435,343
Other payments (annual)$850,104 – $4,918,456

Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-005935) · 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-005935) · captured 2026-08-19.

Franchisor disclosures

The Cheesecake Shop’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 applyYes
Franchisor can change the agreementNo
Restricts who you can buy supplies fromYes
Agreement provides for arbitrationYes

Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-005935) · captured 2026-08-19.

Franchisor details

Website www.cheesecake.com.au

Phone 02 97231011

Email franchise@cheesecake.com.au

Registered office 2 Lisbon Street, FAIRFIELD EAST NSW 2165

View the full ACCC Register profile. Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-005935) · 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 The Cheesecake Shop’s answers compare: what Australian franchisors disclose on the Register, by category.

Available territories

Territory availability
StateRegionStatusAs at
New South WalesStatewiderecruitingcaptured July 2026
VictoriaStatewiderecruitingcaptured July 2026
QueenslandStatewiderecruitingcaptured July 2026
Western AustraliaStatewiderecruitingcaptured July 2026
South AustraliaStatewiderecruitingcaptured July 2026
Australian Capital TerritoryStatewiderecruitingcaptured July 2026
TasmaniaStatewiderecruitingcaptured July 2026
Northern TerritoryStatewiderecruitingcaptured July 2026

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a The Cheesecake Shop franchise cost?

A The Cheesecake Shop franchise requires a total investment of $140,000–$550,000 all-in (ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register).

What are The Cheesecake Shop's ongoing fees?

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

Is The Cheesecake Shop on the Franchise Disclosure Register?

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