The Australian Franchise Fee Index
Median franchise fees by category across 1,214 Australian systems, compiled from disclosure documents and the ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register. Published 15 April 2026.
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| Category | Royalty | Marketing | Initial fee | Total (all-in) | n |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aged & Disability Support | 6.5% | 2.0% | $45,000 | $90,000–$300,000 | 37 |
| Automotive | 7.5% | 2.5% | $45,000 | $120,000–$500,000 | 62 |
| B2B Services | 7.5% | 2.0% | $40,000 | $60,000–$220,000 | 96 |
| Bakery & Dessert | 6.5% | 3.0% | $45,000 | $200,000–$550,000 | 54 |
| Beauty & Health | 6.0% | 2.5% | $42,000 | $150,000–$480,000 | 71 |
| Childcare & Early Learning | 6.0% | 2.0% | $55,000 | $300,000–$1,200,000 | 34 |
| Cleaning | 9.0% | 3.0% | $25,000 | $30,000–$120,000 | 88 |
| Coffee & Café | 6.5% | 2.5% | $45,000 | $118,000–$450,000 | 74 |
| Courier & Logistics | 8.5% | 2.0% | $30,000 | $50,000–$180,000 | 57 |
| Education & Tutoring | 7.5% | 2.0% | $40,000 | $60,000–$180,000 | 58 |
| Fitness & Wellbeing | 6.0% | 2.0% | $40,000 | $200,000–$900,000 | 63 |
| Food & Beverage | 7.0% | 3.0% | $50,000 | $250,000–$750,000 | 210 |
| Hair & Barber | 6.5% | 3.0% | $40,000 | $140,000–$380,000 | 65 |
| Health & Medical | 6.0% | 2.0% | $48,000 | $180,000–$650,000 | 47 |
| Home & Trade Services | 8.0% | 3.5% | $35,000 | $45,000–$180,000 | 148 |
| Lawn & Garden | 8.0% | 3.5% | $28,000 | $40,000–$130,000 | 84 |
| Massage & Wellness | 6.0% | 2.5% | $38,000 | $120,000–$400,000 | 43 |
| Mortgage & Finance | 8.0% | 2.0% | $30,000 | $45,000–$140,000 | 41 |
| Pet Services | 7.5% | 3.0% | $30,000 | $45,000–$200,000 | 51 |
| Pool & Spa Services | 7.5% | 3.0% | $32,000 | $60,000–$220,000 | 46 |
| Print & Signage | 7.0% | 2.5% | $42,000 | $120,000–$380,000 | 33 |
| Quick-Service Food | 7.0% | 4.0% | $50,000 | $350,000–$900,000 | 96 |
| Real Estate | 8.0% | 2.0% | $35,000 | $80,000–$300,000 | 39 |
| Retail | 5.5% | 2.5% | $45,000 | $180,000–$600,000 | 132 |
| Travel & Cruise | 7.0% | 2.5% | $35,000 | $55,000–$160,000 | 28 |
Source: FranchiseScope analysis of ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register entries and disclosure documents, Q2 2026. Figures are medians; individual systems vary. Refreshed quarterly · past editions · what moved this quarter.
Category editions
Aged & Disability Support
Royalty 6.5% · n=37
Automotive
Royalty 7.5% · n=62
B2B Services
Royalty 7.5% · n=96
Bakery & Dessert
Royalty 6.5% · n=54
Beauty & Health
Royalty 6.0% · n=71
Childcare & Early Learning
Royalty 6.0% · n=34
Cleaning
Royalty 9.0% · n=88
Coffee & Café
Royalty 6.5% · n=74
Courier & Logistics
Royalty 8.5% · n=57
Education & Tutoring
Royalty 7.5% · n=58
Fitness & Wellbeing
Royalty 6.0% · n=63
Food & Beverage
Royalty 7.0% · n=210
Hair & Barber
Royalty 6.5% · n=65
Health & Medical
Royalty 6.0% · n=47
Home & Trade Services
Royalty 8.0% · n=148
Lawn & Garden
Royalty 8.0% · n=84
Massage & Wellness
Royalty 6.0% · n=43
Mortgage & Finance
Royalty 8.0% · n=41
Pet Services
Royalty 7.5% · n=51
Pool & Spa Services
Royalty 7.5% · n=46
Print & Signage
Royalty 7.0% · n=33
Quick-Service Food
Royalty 7.0% · n=96
Real Estate
Royalty 8.0% · n=39
Retail
Royalty 5.5% · n=132
Travel & Cruise
Royalty 7.0% · n=28