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Bakers Delight vs Brumby's Bakery

A Bakers Delight franchise costs $350,000–$750,000 all-in, versus $500,000–$650,000 for Brumby's Bakery. Bakers Delight has the lower entry cost. Bakers Delight is the larger network (600 vs 200 Australian outlets). On ongoing fees, Bakers Delight charges 7.0% royalty and Brumby's Bakery charges 6.0% royalty.

Figures as at July 2026 (Bakers Delight) and July 2026 (Brumby's Bakery). Confirm both against the disclosure document.

Side by side

Bakers DelightBrumby's Bakery
Total investment (all-in)$350,000–$750,000$500,000–$650,000
Initial franchise fee$60,000$50,000
Fit-out & equipment$250,000–$550,000$300,000–$500,000
Working capital$60,000$60,000
Royalty7.0%6.0%
Marketing levy3.0%3.0%
Term7 years7 years
Australian outlets600200
CategoryBakery & DessertBakery & Dessert

Establishment ranges include working capital. Every figure is dated to its source, see each brand’s profile for the full breakdown and provenance.

Which is cheaper to get into?

Bakers Delight is the cheaper way in, its establishment range starts at $350,000 against $500,000 for the other. Remember the all-in figure includes working capital; the gap can narrow or widen once you cost fit-out for a specific site. On ongoing cost, Brumby's Bakery takes the smaller royalty (6.0% vs 7.0%), which compounds over the life of the agreement.

Both in context

Bakers Delight and Brumby's Bakery are both bakery & dessert systems. The category median all-in investment is $200,000$550,000 with a 6.5% median royalty (Fee Index, n=54). See where each sits against the field in the Bakery & Dessert Fee Index.

Common questions

Is Bakers Delight or Brumby's Bakery cheaper to buy?

Bakers Delight has the lower entry cost. Bakers Delight costs $350,000–$750,000 all-in versus $500,000–$650,000 for Brumby's Bakery. These are establishment ranges including working capital, always verify against the disclosure document.

Which has more locations, Bakers Delight or Brumby's Bakery?

Bakers Delight is the larger network, with 600 Australian outlets versus 200 for Brumby's Bakery.

What royalty do Bakers Delight and Brumby's Bakery charge?

Bakers Delight charges 7.0% royalty and a 3.0% marketing levy. Brumby's Bakery charges 6.0% royalty and a 3.0% marketing levy. Both are ongoing percentages of gross sales, confirm the current rates with each franchisor.

Should I choose Bakers Delight or Brumby's Bakery?

It depends on your budget, which territories each has available near you, and the format you want to run. This comparison uses each franchisor's published figures; before deciding, request both disclosure documents, check territory availability, and have an accountant review the numbers.

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