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Coffee & Café

The Coffee Club Franchise Opportunity

One of Australia's largest home-grown cafe-restaurant franchises, founded in Brisbane in 1989 and owned by Minor DKL Food Group, offering all-day dining across cafe, kiosk and drive-thru formats.

300 units in AustraliaFranchising since 1994Registered as The Coffee Club Franchising Company Pty Ltd ACN 128 563 333
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 Coffee Club franchise cost?

A The Coffee Club franchise requires a total investment of $400,000–$750,000 all-in, comprising a $22,000 initial fee and a 6.0% royalty and a 3.0% marketing levy.

Source: Franchisor-published (web): franchises-for-sale.au · verified July 2026 · franchisor-published. See full cost breakdown

Sources differ on cost. The ACCC Register lists an establishment cost of $500,000–$1,200,000 (captured 2026-08-19), while our headline figure of $400,000–$750,000 is from Franchisor-published (web): franchises-for-sale.au. Ranges can differ in scope, for example whether working capital, fit-out or GST are included. Confirm the current figure, and exactly what it covers, with the franchisor and the disclosure document.
Full cost breakdown

Fees vs the market

The Coffee Club fees vs Coffee & Café median · Fee Index Q2 2026 (n=74)
FeeThe Coffee ClubCategory median 
Royalty (% gross sales)6.0%6.5%below median
Marketing levy (% gross sales)3.0%2.5%above median

Medians from the Coffee & Café Fee Index. See methodology.

Network & venues

256venues in Australia
208franchised businesses
48company-owned units
160franchisees (operators)
36years 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-007427) · captured 2026-08-19.

Investment & payments

Costs and payments as published by the franchisor on the Register
Establishment cost (all-in setup)$500,000 – $1,200,000

Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-007427) · 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-007427) · captured 2026-08-19.

Franchisor disclosures

The Coffee Club’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)Yes
Upfront payment required to applyYes
Franchisor can change the agreementYes
Restricts who you can buy supplies fromYes
Agreement provides for arbitrationNo

Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-007427) · captured 2026-08-19.

Franchisor details

Website thecoffeeclub.com.au/franchising

Phone 07 3010 3000

Email legal.admin@minordkl.com.au

Registered office Level 7, 88 Tribune Street, SOUTH BRISBANE QLD 4101

View the full ACCC Register profile. Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-007427) · 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

Territory availability
StateRegionStatusAs at
BrisbaneQueenslandrecruitingJuly 2026
SydneyNew South WalesrecruitingJuly 2026
MelbourneVictoriarecruitingJuly 2026

Frequently asked questions

How much does a The Coffee Club franchise cost?

A The Coffee Club franchise requires a total investment of $400,000–$750,000 all-in, including a $22,000 initial fee (Franchisor-published (web): franchises-for-sale.au).

What are The Coffee Club's ongoing fees?

The Coffee Club charges a 6% royalty and a 3% marketing levy.

Is The Coffee Club on the Franchise Disclosure Register?

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