Urban Kitchen Franchise Opportunity
Urban Kitchen is an Australian food & beverage franchise with 179 sites, offered to owner-operators across VIC, NSW.
How much does a Urban Kitchen franchise cost?
Source: Disclosure document v1.1 · as at February 2025. See full cost breakdown →
Fees vs the market
| Fee | Urban Kitchen | Category median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royalty (% gross sales) | 6.3% | 7.0% | below median |
| Marketing levy (% gross sales) | 3.2% | 3.0% | above median |
Medians from the Food & Beverage Fee Index. See methodology.
Network history
| Year | Opened | Closed | Transferred | Total units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 178 |
| 2023 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 179 |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 179 |
| 2025 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 179 |
Where disclosure item-6 data is obtainable. as at February 2025.
Available territories
| State | Region | Status | As at |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballarat | Victoria | recruiting | July 2026 |
| Wollongong | New South Wales | waitlist | July 2026 |
| Wagga Wagga | New South Wales | recruiting | July 2026 |
Urban Kitchen by state: Victoria · New South Wales
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Urban Kitchen franchise cost?
A Urban Kitchen franchise requires a total investment of $216,000–$692,000 all-in, including a $49,000 initial fee, $135,000–$611,000 fit-out and around $32,000 working capital (Disclosure document v1.1, as at Feb 2025).
What are Urban Kitchen's ongoing fees?
Urban Kitchen charges a 6.3% royalty and a 3.2% marketing levy, benchmarked against the Food & Beverage category medians of 7% and 3% (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=210).
Is Urban Kitchen on the Franchise Disclosure Register?
Urban Kitchen's Register entry was last updated over 12 months ago and is flagged as potentially stale — figures carry an "as at" qualifier.