Quick-Service Food franchises

Zambrero Franchise Opportunity

Mexican QSR franchise founded by Sam Prince in Canberra in 2005, now Australia's largest Mexican restaurant network with a 'Plate 4 Plate' meal-donation model.

287 units in AustraliaFranchising since 2012Registered as Zambrero 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 Zambrero franchise cost?

A Zambrero franchise requires a total investment of $409,401–$1,071,107 all-in.

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

Full cost breakdown

Fees vs the market

Zambrero vs the Quick-Service Food median · Q3 2026 Fee Index
FeeZambreroCategory median (systems)Position
All-in establishment cost$409K–$1.1M$337,000–$675,000 (173)above median
Royalty (% gross sales)Not published6.0% (9)
Marketing levy (% gross sales)Not published4.3% (9)

Medians from the Quick-Service Food 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

287venues in Australia
273franchised businesses
14company-owned units
273franchisees (operators)
14years operating in Australia

Operates in ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA

Expanding into NSW, QLD, VIC

Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-006822) · captured 2026-08-19.

Investment & payments

Costs and payments as published by the franchisor on the Register
Establishment cost (all-in setup)$409,401 – $1,071,107
Ongoing payments to franchisor (annual)$13,860 – $3,653,860
Other payments (annual)$138,375 – $376,705

Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-006822) · 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 Yes

Restraint of trade after exit Yes

Goodwill compensation on exit No

Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-006822) · captured 2026-08-19.

Franchisor disclosures

Zambrero’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 arbitrationNo

Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-006822) · captured 2026-08-19.

Franchisor details

Website www.zambrero.com.au

Phone 0292122166

Email franchising@zambrero.com

Registered office Suite 1, Level 11, 1 Macquarie Place, Sydney NSW 2000

View the full ACCC Register profile. Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-006822) · 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 Zambrero’s answers compare: what Australian franchisors disclose on the Register, by category.

Available territories

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

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Zambrero franchise cost?

A Zambrero franchise requires a total investment of $409,401–$1,071,107 all-in (ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register).

What are Zambrero's ongoing fees?

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

Is Zambrero on the Franchise Disclosure Register?

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