Health & Medical franchises in Australia
46 Health & Medical systems on file (26 with published fees). Q3 2026 Fee Index: a median all-in cost of $396,000–$775,000 (26 systems).
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From $5,000 all-in.
TerryWhite Chemmart
622 units across Australia.
CW Retail Services
Up to $6,000,000 all-in.
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Best locations for a health & medical franchise
Ranked by health & medical 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 health & medical franchise: what to know
How does a health & medical franchise work?
Health and medical franchises run clinics, physiotherapy, dental, skin, GP or allied health, that are practitioner-led and bill through Medicare and private payers. Demand is steady and less cyclical, but the business is regulated and staff-intensive, and hinges on booked appointments versus fixed costs.
How much does a health & medical franchise cost?
Clinic fit-out and equipment are substantial, which places the category among the most capital-intensive. Add the lease, compliance and working capital to cover practitioner and support wages while the book fills. The current Q3 2026 Fee Index median all-in is $396,000–$775,000 across the 26 health & medical systems that publish a cost.
Are health & medical franchises profitable?
No verified public dataset of Australian health-franchisee earnings exists. Outcomes depend on appointment volume, practitioner productivity and payer mix against high fixed costs. Ask for comparable-clinic figures and have an accountant and a health-law adviser review them against the disclosure document and the regulatory obligations.
What to check before you buy a health & medical franchise
- Registration, accreditation and regulatory obligations for the discipline.
- Whether you need to be a registered practitioner or can employ one.
- Fit-out and equipment cost, the largest commitment.
- Billing model (bulk-billed vs private) and its margin.
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 Health & Medical franchise cost in Australia?
Across the Health & Medical systems that publish their costs, the Q3 2026 Fee Index shows a median all-in cost of $396,000–$775,000 (26 systems). Always confirm the all-in figure, including working capital, in the disclosure document.
How many Health & Medical franchises are there in Australia?
46 Health & Medical franchise systems are on file at FranchiseScope, 26 of them with published fees. The largest by network is TerryWhite Chemmart with 622 units.
Which Health & Medical 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 health & medical competition before you enquire.
Are Health & Medical franchises profitable in Australia?
There is no published, verified dataset of Australian health & medical 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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