Food & Beverage franchises in Australia
28 Food & Beverage systems on file (17 with published fees). Q3 2026 Fee Index: a median all-in cost of $650,000–$1,475,000 (17 systems).
Mobile Martinis
From $20,000 all-in.
Boost Juice
354 units across Australia.
BrewDog
Up to $14,000,000 all-in.
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Best locations for a food & beverage franchise
Ranked by food & beverage opportunity score, population, income, growth and local competition. Highest-opportunity markets first.
Competitor counts are live OpenStreetMap data where available, else a trade-area model. See all location reports.
Buying a food & beverage franchise: what to know
How does a food & beverage franchise work?
Food and beverage franchises span restaurants, bars, specialty food and drinks, broader than quick-service, often full-service with a kitchen. They trade on location, experience and repeat custom, and are volume-and-margin businesses where labour and rent decide the outcome.
How much does a food & beverage franchise cost?
Full fit-out, commercial kitchen, equipment and a prime lease make this the most capital-intensive category on the index. Working capital to cover wages, stock and rent through the ramp-up is significant. The current Q3 2026 Fee Index median all-in is $650,000–$1,475,000 across the 17 food & beverage systems that publish a cost.
Are food & beverage franchises profitable?
Australia publishes no verified dataset of food-and-beverage-franchisee profit, and broad franchising success-rate claims are not supported by audited local data. Returns depend on covers, average spend, food cost and labour. Insist on comparable-site trading figures and have an accountant model it against the disclosure document.
What to check before you buy a food & beverage franchise
- Site, lease term and rent as a share of turnover.
- Total investment including working capital, not just the fee.
- Supply chain, mandated suppliers and their margins.
- Labour model, the biggest controllable cost.
General guidance, not financial advice. Confirm every figure with the franchisor and the disclosure document, and see how to buy a franchise.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Food & Beverage franchise cost in Australia?
Across the Food & Beverage systems that publish their costs, the Q3 2026 Fee Index shows a median all-in cost of $650,000–$1,475,000 (17 systems). Always confirm the all-in figure, including working capital, in the disclosure document.
How many Food & Beverage franchises are there in Australia?
28 Food & Beverage franchise systems are on file at FranchiseScope, 17 of them with published fees. The largest by network is Boost Juice with 354 units.
Which Food & Beverage franchise has an open territory near me?
Systems currently recruiting show their open states in the list above. Use our location reports to see which areas have the least food & beverage competition before you enquire.
Are Food & Beverage franchises profitable in Australia?
There is no published, verified dataset of Australian food & beverage franchisee earnings, so treat any "average profit" claim with caution. Profitability depends on your costs, location, pricing and hours, plus the royalty and marketing levy. Ask the franchisor for the basis of any income figure, speak to current franchisees, and have an accountant review it against the disclosure document.
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