Fast Food franchises in Australia

212 Quick-Service Food systems on file (173 with published fees). Q3 2026 Fee Index: a median all-in cost of $337,000–$675,000 (173 systems), a $45,000 median initial fee (9 systems), a 6.0% median royalty (9 systems) and a 4.3% median marketing levy (9 systems).

Lowest entry

Boba Machine

From $16,659 all-in.

Largest network

Subway Australia

1245 units across Australia.

Highest cost

KFC Australia

Up to $7,498,593 all-in.

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Boba Machine

Quick-Service Food5 unitsRoyalty not published

$17K–$25Ktotal investment

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Potato Counter

Quick-Service Food2 unitsRoyalty not published

$20K–$80Ktotal investment

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Lunch in a box

Quick-Service Food2 unitsRoyalty not published

$30K–$130Ktotal investment

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Dante's Hot Chicken

Quick-Service Food32 unitsRoyalty not published

$37K–$194Ktotal investment

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Double Dragon Dumplings

Quick-Service Food57 unitsRoyalty not published

$37K–$194Ktotal investment

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Nature's Wok

Quick-Service Food37 unitsRoyalty not published

$37K–$194Ktotal investment

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Plant Patty

Quick-Service Food25 unitsRoyalty not published

$37K–$194Ktotal investment

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Gnocchi Gnocchi Brothers

Quick-Service Food13 unitsRoyalty not published

$50K–$300Ktotal investment

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Pretzel World

Quick-Service Food3 unitsRoyalty not published

$50K–$300Ktotal investment

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Dog House Grill Pty

Quick-Service FoodRoyalty not published

$53K–$81Ktotal investment

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AFC

Quick-Service Food227 unitsRoyalty not published

$66K–$85Ktotal investment

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Pizza Capers

Quick-Service Food8 unitsRoyalty not published

$73K–$713Ktotal investment

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Rack 'em Bones BBQ Ribs

Quick-Service Food116 unitsRoyalty not published

$74K–$648Ktotal investment

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Bucking Bull

Quick-Service Food14 unitsRoyalty not published

$100K–$500Ktotal investment

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Lenard's

Quick-Service Food19 unitsRoyalty not published

$100K–$600Ktotal investment

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Skewerz

Quick-Service Food4 unitsRoyalty not published

$100K–$500Ktotal investment

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The Cob Shop Franchise

Quick-Service Food5 unitsRoyalty not published

$100K–$150Ktotal investment

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The Yorkie Rippa

Quick-Service Food1 unitRoyalty not published

$100K–$200Ktotal investment

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Doughtime

Quick-Service Food1 unitRoyalty not published

$105K–$275Ktotal investment

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Burger Head

Quick-Service Food3 unitsRoyalty not published

$120K–$200Ktotal investment

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Saigon Summer

Quick-Service Food10 unitsRoyalty not published

$120K–$450Ktotal investment

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Shakez

Quick-Service FoodRoyalty not published

$124K–$181Ktotal investment

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Slim's Quality Burger

Quick-Service Food6 unitsRoyalty not published

$128K–$223Ktotal investment

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BK's Takeaway

Quick-Service Food2 unitsRoyalty not published

$150K–$500Ktotal investment

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Burrito Bar

Quick-Service Food5 unitsRoyalty not published

$150K–$500Ktotal investment

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Buza chicken

Quick-Service Food3 unitsRoyalty not published

$150K–$500Ktotal investment

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Chaffic Australia

Quick-Service Food15 unitsRoyalty not published

$150K–$300Ktotal investment

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Hashtag Burgers

Quick-Service Food4 unitsRoyalty not published

$150K–$900Ktotal investment

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Nautical Bowls

Quick-Service Food7 unitsRoyalty not published

$150K–$500Ktotal investment

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Palgong Tea

Quick-Service Food4 unitsRoyalty not published

$150K–$400Ktotal investment

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Smokin Burgers n' Ribs

Quick-Service Food6 unitsRoyalty not published

$150K–$500Ktotal investment

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Tastify

Quick-Service Food4 unitsRoyalty not published

$150K–$300Ktotal investment

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The Famished Wolf

Quick-Service Food3 unitsRoyalty not published

$150K–$300Ktotal investment

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Halo Tea Franchise

Quick-Service Food1 unitRoyalty not published

$160K–$300Ktotal investment

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Harry's Cafe de Wheels

Quick-Service Food11 unitsRoyalty not published

$160K–$850Ktotal investment

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“Pita Pit Australia”

Quick-Service Food10 unitsRoyalty not published

$177K–$600Ktotal investment

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Sandwich Chefs

Quick-Service Food40 unitsRoyalty not published

$184K–$626Ktotal investment

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Tokyo Sushi

Quick-Service Food4 unitsRoyalty not published

$186K–$253Ktotal investment

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Salsa's Fresh Mex Grill

Quick-Service Food17 unitsRoyalty not published

$194K–$569Ktotal investment

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Blessed Bowls

Quick-Service Food15 unitsRoyalty not published

$200K–$650Ktotal investment

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BURGER ROAD

Quick-Service Food4 unitsRoyalty not published

$200K–$700Ktotal investment

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Dave's Noodles

Quick-Service Food7 unitsRoyalty not published

$200K–$350Ktotal investment

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Janus Deli

Quick-Service Food4 unitsRoyalty not published

$200K–$500Ktotal investment

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Jungle Lab

Quick-Service Food4 unitsRoyalty not published

$200K–$400Ktotal investment

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KATSUCO

Quick-Service Food5 unitsRoyalty not published

$200K–$500Ktotal investment

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ORDER LEMON

Quick-Service Food4 unitsRoyalty not published

$200K–$400Ktotal investment

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Pastacup

Quick-Service Food16 unitsRoyalty not published

$200K–$400Ktotal investment

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Pepper Lunch Australia

Quick-Service Food16 unitsRoyalty not published

$200K–$2Mtotal investment

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Smiling Dumplings & Noodles

Quick-Service FoodRoyalty not published

$200K–$500Ktotal investment

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The Little Cha

Quick-Service Food16 unitsRoyalty not published

$200K–$300Ktotal investment

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Utopia

Quick-Service Food9 unitsRoyalty not published

$200K–$500Ktotal investment

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Wokitup Franchising

Quick-Service Food10 unitsRoyalty not published

$208K–$536Ktotal investment

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O Chicken

Quick-Service Food20 unitsRoyalty not published

$213K–$650Ktotal investment

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Pasta Go Go

Quick-Service Food7 unitsRoyalty not published

$220K–$350Ktotal investment

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Reddy Roasts

Quick-Service FoodRoyalty not published

$224K–$397Ktotal investment

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Jesters Pies

Quick-Service Food24 unitsRoyalty not published

$225K–$300Ktotal investment

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Soonta

Quick-Service Food17 unitsRoyalty not published

$226K–$477Ktotal investment

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Two Peck Crispy Chicken

Quick-Service Food24 unitsRoyalty not published

$245K–$365Ktotal investment

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5 Boroughs

Quick-Service Food6 unitsRoyalty not published

$250K–$900Ktotal investment

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Bami Vietnamese

Quick-Service Food10 unitsRoyalty not published

$250K–$500Ktotal investment

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Chatime

Quick-Service Food151 unitsRoyalty not published

$250K–$600Ktotal investment

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machi machi

Quick-Service Food2 unitsRoyalty not published

$250K–$500Ktotal investment

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Planet Smoothie

Quick-Service Food1 unitRoyalty not published

$250K–$350Ktotal investment

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Acai Bros

Quick-Service Food12 unitsRoyalty not published

$255K–$526Ktotal investment

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1919 Lanzhou Beef Noodle

Quick-Service Food3 unitsRoyalty not published

$260K–$546Ktotal investment

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Sharetea

Quick-Service Food137 unitsRoyalty not published

$265K–$764Ktotal investment

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8848 Momo House

Quick-Service Food17 unitsRoyalty not published

$274K–$489Ktotal investment

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Oakberry Australia

Quick-Service Food47 unitsRoyalty not published

$281K–$480Ktotal investment

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Brodies

Quick-Service Food9 unitsRoyalty not published

$293K–$2.1Mtotal investment

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Spudbar

Quick-Service Food21 unitsRoyalty not published

$295K–$400Ktotal investment

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Big Bowl Kitchen

Quick-Service Food14 unitsRoyalty not published

$300K–$1Mtotal investment

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Chicken Rice Corner

Quick-Service Food5 unitsRoyalty not published

$300K–$500Ktotal investment

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Kesari Indian Kitchen

Quick-Service Food6 unitsRoyalty not published

$300K–$600Ktotal investment

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Origin Kebabs

Quick-Service Food37 unitsRoyalty not published

$300K–$1Mtotal investment

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Subway Australia

Quick-Service Food1245 unitsRoyalty 8%

$300K–$1.1Mtotal investment

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Sweet India

Quick-Service Food7 unitsRoyalty not published

$300K–$1Mtotal investment

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Fried Chicken Master

Quick-Service FoodRoyalty not published

$306K–$1Mtotal investment

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Lazy Boy Hot Pot

Quick-Service FoodRoyalty not published

$310K–$710Ktotal investment

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Lord of the Fries

Quick-Service Food2 unitsRoyalty not published

$324K–$497Ktotal investment

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Graze Craze

Quick-Service Food1 unitRoyalty not published

$333K–$1.1Mtotal investment

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Divide 8

Quick-Service Food7 unitsRoyalty not published

$335K–$555Ktotal investment

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I Love Group

Quick-Service Food4 unitsRoyalty not published

$337K–$577Ktotal investment

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SMR FRANCHISING

Quick-Service Food3 unitsRoyalty not published

$337K–$510Ktotal investment

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Bobaboba

Quick-Service Food9 unitsRoyalty not published

$339K–$481Ktotal investment

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Pizza Hut Australia

Quick-Service Food284 unitsRoyalty 6%

$342K–$3.0Mtotal investment

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Chorizo Chasers

Quick-Service Food1 unitRoyalty not published

$344K–$508Ktotal investment

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Sushi Sushi

Quick-Service Food167 unitsRoyalty not published

$345K–$595Ktotal investment

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Banana Blossom

Quick-Service Food14 unitsRoyalty not published

$347K–$589Ktotal investment

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California Tacos

Quick-Service Food1 unitRoyalty not published

$350K–$600Ktotal investment

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Chicha San Chen

Quick-Service Food7 unitsRoyalty not published

$350K–$850Ktotal investment

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DannyBoys Franchising

Quick-Service Food3 unitsRoyalty not published

$350K–$650Ktotal investment

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Le Wrap

Quick-Service Food16 unitsRoyalty not published

$350K–$850Ktotal investment

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Mr Hotpoter

Quick-Service Food1 unitRoyalty not published

$350K–$500Ktotal investment

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Rozzis Franchising

Quick-Service Food12 unitsRoyalty not published

$350K–$500Ktotal investment

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The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill

Quick-Service Food1 unitRoyalty not published

$354K–$603Ktotal investment

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Mochachos

Quick-Service Food5 unitsRoyalty not published

$360K–$1Mtotal investment

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Chubby Buns Burgers

Quick-Service Food10 unitsRoyalty not published

$370K–$800Ktotal investment

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Kingsley's Chicken

Quick-Service Food5 unitsRoyalty not published

$375K–$500Ktotal investment

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Spanian’s Kebabs

Quick-Service Food7 unitsRoyalty not published

$380K–$893Ktotal investment

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Souvlaki GR Franchise

Quick-Service Food15 unitsRoyalty not published

$383K–$624Ktotal investment

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ToastieSmith

Quick-Service Food6 unitsRoyalty not published

$385K–$695Ktotal investment

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Noodle Box

Quick-Service Food107 unitsRoyalty not published

$395K–$766Ktotal investment

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Wok in a Box

Quick-Service Food73 unitsRoyalty not published

$395K–$766Ktotal investment

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HAKATA GENSUKE AUSTRALIA

Quick-Service Food8 unitsRoyalty not published

$400K–$900Ktotal investment

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Hanaichi

Quick-Service Food6 unitsRoyalty not published

$400K–$800Ktotal investment

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Nene Chicken

Quick-Service Food49 unitsRoyalty not published

$400K–$900Ktotal investment

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Red Rooster

Quick-Service Food321 unitsRoyalty 5%

$400K–$800Ktotal investment

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Sushi Hub

Quick-Service Food181 unitsRoyalty not published

$400K–$800Ktotal investment

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SUSHI NAYA

Quick-Service Food21 unitsRoyalty not published

$400K–$700Ktotal investment

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Brahman Pies

Quick-Service Food2 unitsRoyalty not published

$400K–$508Ktotal investment

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Johnny Gio's Pizza

Quick-Service Food23 unitsRoyalty not published

$404K–$890Ktotal investment

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Zambrero

Quick-Service Food287 unitsRoyalty not published

$409K–$1.1Mtotal investment

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ChaHalo

Quick-Service FoodRoyalty not published

$415K–$773Ktotal investment

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South Seoul

Quick-Service Food2 unitsRoyalty not published

$415K–$766Ktotal investment

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DOSAHUT

Quick-Service Food24 unitsRoyalty not published

$426K–$1.1Mtotal investment

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MANOOSH FRANCHISE GROUP

Quick-Service Food23 unitsRoyalty not published

$430K–$810Ktotal investment

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Hey Tea

Quick-Service FoodRoyalty not published

$431K–$731Ktotal investment

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Barnacle Bill

Quick-Service Food12 unitsRoyalty not published

$436K–$969Ktotal investment

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Orange Tea

Quick-Service Food8 unitsRoyalty not published

$438K–$1.2Mtotal investment

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Wara Sushi Franchising

Quick-Service Food14 unitsRoyalty not published

$440K–$2Mtotal investment

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Sushi Jiro

Quick-Service Food3 unitsRoyalty not published

$442K–$644Ktotal investment

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Huxtaburger

Quick-Service Food5 unitsRoyalty not published

$445K–$766Ktotal investment

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Pattysmiths

Quick-Service Food25 unitsRoyalty not published

$445K–$816Ktotal investment

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Schnitz

Quick-Service Food80 unitsRoyalty not published

$447K–$1.3Mtotal investment

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Gong Cha

Quick-Service Food159 unitsRoyalty not published

$450K–$950Ktotal investment

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Oporto

Quick-Service Food215 unitsRoyalty 6%

$450K–$900Ktotal investment

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The Yiros Shop

Quick-Service Food15 unitsRoyalty not published

$450K–$1.4Mtotal investment

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Town & Country Pizza

Quick-Service Food13 unitsRoyalty not published

$450K–$760Ktotal investment

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Rice Workshop

Quick-Service Food7 unitsRoyalty not published

$451K–$661Ktotal investment

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Destination Roll

Quick-Service Food15 unitsRoyalty not published

$461K–$675Ktotal investment

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Hecho en Mexico

Quick-Service Food29 unitsRoyalty not published

$467K–$784Ktotal investment

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UG

Quick-Service FoodRoyalty not published

$470K–$1.1Mtotal investment

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Domino's Pizza Australia

Quick-Service Food709 unitsRoyalty 7%

$475K–$890Ktotal investment

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Sandwich Express

Quick-Service Food3 unitsRoyalty not published

$499K–$720Ktotal investment

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Ajisen Ramen

Quick-Service Food5 unitsRoyalty not published

$500K–$900Ktotal investment

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Hungry Jack's

Quick-Service Food473 unitsRoyalty 5%

$500K–$1.2Mtotal investment

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PappaRich

Quick-Service Food37 unitsRoyalty not published

$500K–$1Mtotal investment

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Soul Origin

Quick-Service Food168 unitsRoyalty not published

$500K–$2.4Mtotal investment

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Just Fry

Quick-Service Food1 unitRoyalty not published

$503K–$939Ktotal investment

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Mad Mex Fresh Mexican Grill

Quick-Service Food80 unitsRoyalty not published

$517K–$1.5Mtotal investment

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Stacked

Quick-Service Food8 unitsRoyalty not published

$518K–$1.4Mtotal investment

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MISSCHU

Quick-Service Food4 unitsRoyalty not published

$520K–$1.0Mtotal investment

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Herbs Pizza

Quick-Service Food3 unitsRoyalty not published

$525K–$675Ktotal investment

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Dragon Hot Pot

Quick-Service Food18 unitsRoyalty not published

$551K–$900Ktotal investment

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Top Juice

Quick-Service Food49 unitsRoyalty not published

$578K–$1.3Mtotal investment

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Royal Stacks

Quick-Service Food12 unitsRoyalty not published

$590K–$1.4Mtotal investment

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Sushi Train

Quick-Service Food51 unitsRoyalty not published

$600K–$1Mtotal investment

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Roll'd

Quick-Service Food93 unitsRoyalty not published

$602K–$2.5Mtotal investment

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Montezuma's

Quick-Service Food9 unitsRoyalty not published

$603K–$748Ktotal investment

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Zeus Street Greek

Quick-Service Food43 unitsRoyalty not published

$643K–$1.1Mtotal investment

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Milky Lane

Quick-Service Food7 unitsRoyalty not published

$650K–$2.5Mtotal investment

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Bee World Australia

Quick-Service FoodRoyalty not published

$700K–$2.8Mtotal investment

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Kajiken

Quick-Service Food7 unitsRoyalty not published

From $700Ktotal investment

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YAKINIKU LIKE

Quick-Service FoodRoyalty not published

$724K–$812Ktotal investment

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s Burgers

Quick-Service Food70 unitsRoyalty not published

$750K–$1.4Mtotal investment

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Burger Urge

Quick-Service Food31 unitsRoyalty not published

$753K–$1.4Mtotal investment

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Sol Bowl

Quick-Service Food7 unitsRoyalty not published

$791K–$2.4Mtotal investment

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400 Gradi

Quick-Service Food6 unitsRoyalty not published

$950K–$1Mtotal investment

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Carne Diem

Quick-Service FoodRoyalty not published

$1M–$2Mtotal investment

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New Shanghai

Quick-Service Food7 unitsRoyalty not published

$1.2M–$2Mtotal investment

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El Jannah

Quick-Service Food50 unitsRoyalty not published

$1.2M–$2.8Mtotal investment

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KFC Australia

Quick-Service Food839 unitsRoyalty 5%

$1.3M–$7.5Mtotal investment

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Bikanervala

Quick-Service FoodRoyalty not published

$1.4M–$1.8Mtotal investment

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Marrybrown

Quick-Service FoodRoyalty not published

$1.4Mtotal investment

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MACU

Quick-Service FoodRoyalty not published

$1.4M–$1.9Mtotal investment

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McDonald's Australia

Quick-Service Food1076 unitsRoyalty 5%

$1.5M–$2.6Mtotal investment

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Guzman y Gomez

Quick-Service Food239 unitsRoyalty 8%

$1.6M–$4.6Mtotal investment

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Seoul Garden BBQ

Quick-Service Food1 unitRoyalty not published

$2.2M–$3.8Mtotal investment

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5Dogs

Quick-Service Food2 unitsRoyalty not published

$5K–$100Ktotal investment

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AANGAN

Quick-Service Food8 unitsOn the ACCC Register

Not publishedtotal investment

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BamBamBoo

Quick-Service FoodOn the ACCC Register

Not publishedtotal investment

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Bari-Uma

Quick-Service FoodOn the ACCC Register

Not publishedtotal investment

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Beefy's

Quick-Service Food15 unitsOn the ACCC Register

Not publishedtotal investment

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Bones & Burgers

Quick-Service FoodOn the ACCC Register

Not publishedtotal investment

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Bubba Pizza

Quick-Service Food17 unitsRoyalty not published

$1K–$350Ktotal investment

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Burger'd

Quick-Service Food14 unitsOn the ACCC Register

Not publishedtotal investment

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Carl's Jr.

Quick-Service Food24 unitsOn the ACCC Register

Not publishedtotal investment

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Cesar's Pizza House

Quick-Service Food2 unitsOn the ACCC Register

Not publishedtotal investment

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Cha Cha Australia

Quick-Service Food4 unitsOn the ACCC Register

Not publishedtotal investment

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Chargrill Charlie's

Quick-Service Food26 unitsOn the ACCC Register

Not publishedtotal investment

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Chicken Treat

Quick-Service Food64 unitsOn the ACCC Register

Not publishedtotal investment

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Chickita

Quick-Service FoodOn the ACCC Register

Not publishedtotal investment

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Crust Gourmet Pizza

Quick-Service Food141 unitsOn the ACCC Register

Not publishedtotal investment

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Curry House CoCo Ichibanya

Quick-Service FoodOn the ACCC Register

Not publishedtotal investment

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Dawg Boys

Quick-Service FoodOn the ACCC Register

Not publishedtotal investment

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Dumpling Chef

Quick-Service Food25 unitsOn the ACCC Register

Not publishedtotal investment

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Dumpling Guys

Quick-Service Food2 unitsOn the ACCC Register

Not publishedtotal investment

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Finn Poke

Quick-Service FoodOn the ACCC Register

Not publishedtotal investment

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FIVE GUYS

Quick-Service Food5 unitsOn the ACCC Register

Not publishedtotal investment

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FooDao

Quick-Service Food3 unitsOn the ACCC Register

Not publishedtotal investment

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Hero Sushi

Quick-Service Food50 unitsOn the ACCC Register

Not publishedtotal investment

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Hey! I am Yogost

Quick-Service Food2 unitsOn the ACCC Register

Not publishedtotal investment

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I Love Dumplings

Quick-Service Food4 unitsOn the ACCC Register

Not publishedtotal investment

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I LOVE DUMPLINGS EXPRESS

Quick-Service FoodOn the ACCC Register

Not publishedtotal investment

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I LOVE PIZZA

Quick-Service Food21 unitsOn the ACCC Register

Not publishedtotal investment

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Koomi

Quick-Service FoodOn the ACCC Register

Not publishedtotal investment

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Little Red Dumpling

Quick-Service Food1 unitOn the ACCC Register

Not publishedtotal investment

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Motto Motto Japanese Kitchen

Quick-Service Food21 unitsOn the ACCC Register

Not publishedtotal investment

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Mr Potato

Quick-Service Food1 unitOn the ACCC Register

Not publishedtotal investment

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Ogalo Franchising

Quick-Service Food23 unitsOn the ACCC Register

Not publishedtotal investment

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Pizzarazzi

Quick-Service Food6 unitsOn the ACCC Register

Not publishedtotal investment

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Ribs & Burgers

Quick-Service Food18 unitsOn the ACCC Register

Not publishedtotal investment

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s Grill

Quick-Service Food2 unitsOn the ACCC Register

Not publishedtotal investment

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Santorini Gyros Bar

Quick-Service Food2 unitsRoyalty not published

Up to $10Ktotal investment

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Shuji Sushi

Quick-Service Food87 unitsRoyalty not published

$175K–$3.1Mtotal investment

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SumoSalad

Quick-Service Food100 unitsOn the ACCC Register

Not publishedtotal investment

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SUPER EMOJI

Quick-Service Food6 unitsRoyalty not published

$3K–$50Ktotal investment

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Thailander

Quick-Service FoodOn the ACCC Register

Not publishedtotal investment

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Wetzel's Pretzels

Quick-Service FoodOn the ACCC Register

Not publishedtotal investment

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Wokinabox

Quick-Service Food34 unitsOn the ACCC Register

Not publishedtotal investment

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YANGGUOFU

Quick-Service FoodOn the ACCC Register

Not publishedtotal investment

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YUM CHA CUISINE

Quick-Service FoodRoyalty not published

$10K–$1Mtotal investment

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Best locations for a quick-service food franchise

Ranked by quick-service food opportunity score, population, income, growth and local competition. Highest-opportunity markets first.

Location	Population	Competitors	Suitability	Score
Quick-Service Food in Queanbeyan	63,304	8	Gap	86
Quick-Service Food in Gold Coast	699,226	69	Gap	84
Quick-Service Food in Wyndham (Werribee)	303,000	39	Gap	84
Quick-Service Food in Sunshine Coast	355,000	31	Gap	84
Quick-Service Food in Rockingham	140,000	12	Gap	82
Quick-Service Food in Maitland	90,226	12	Gap	78
Quick-Service Food in Central Coast	333,627	36	Gap	76
Quick-Service Food in Cessnock	63,632	8	Gap	76
Quick-Service Food in Newcastle	322,278	43	Gap	75
Quick-Service Food in Wollongong	302,739	35	Gap	75
Quick-Service Food in Melton	178,000	29	Saturated	75
Quick-Service Food in Ballina	46,296	6	Gap	73
Quick-Service Food in Orange	43,512	6	Gap	73
Quick-Service Food in Shoalhaven	108,531	14	Gap	70
Quick-Service Food in Tamworth	63,070	8	Gap	70
Quick-Service Food in Bathurst	43,567	6	Gap	70
Quick-Service Food in Darwin	148,000	17	Gap	70
Quick-Service Food in Port Macquarie	86,762	12	Gap	69
Quick-Service Food in Casey (Cranbourne)	365,000	84	Saturated	69
Quick-Service Food in Tweed Shire	97,392	13	Gap	68
Quick-Service Food in Parramatta	256,729	135	Saturated	66
Quick-Service Food in Logan	350,000	71	Saturated	66
Quick-Service Food in Gungahlin	85,000	24	Saturated	66
Quick-Service Food in Joondalup	167,381	38	Saturated	65
Quick-Service Food in Lismore	44,334	6	Gap	65
Quick-Service Food in Penrith	217,579	82	Saturated	64
Quick-Service Food in Mackay	118,000	25	Saturated	64
Quick-Service Food in Liverpool	233,000	100	Saturated	63
Quick-Service Food in Townsville	180,820	34	Saturated	62
Quick-Service Food in Ipswich	247,000	71	Saturated	62
Quick-Service Food in Fremantle	32,000	37	Saturated	61
Quick-Service Food in Belconnen	104,000	80	Saturated	61
Quick-Service Food in Geelong	268,277	109	Saturated	60
Quick-Service Food in Onkaparinga	174,000	27	Competitive	60
Quick-Service Food in Hobart	252,000	47	Saturated	60
Quick-Service Food in Tuggeranong	88,000	21	Saturated	60
Quick-Service Food in Dubbo	55,000	20	Saturated	59
Quick-Service Food in Palmerston	40,000	16	Saturated	59
Quick-Service Food in Wagga Wagga	56,442	20	Saturated	58
Quick-Service Food in Cairns	153,075	39	Saturated	57
Quick-Service Food in Ballarat	116,201	59	Saturated	57
Quick-Service Food in Alice Springs	25,000	11	Saturated	57
Quick-Service Food in Toowoomba	142,163	73	Saturated	56
Quick-Service Food in Bendigo	103,034	35	Saturated	56
Quick-Service Food in Coffs Harbour	78,000	41	Saturated	54
Quick-Service Food in Frankston	141,000	66	Saturated	54
Quick-Service Food in Mandurah	101,000	27	Saturated	54
Quick-Service Food in Shepparton	68,000	24	Saturated	53
Quick-Service Food in Rockhampton	83,000	36	Saturated	52
Quick-Service Food in Bunbury	75,000	25	Saturated	51
Quick-Service Food in Gawler	46,000	14	Saturated	50
Quick-Service Food in Salisbury	145,000	50	Saturated	49
Quick-Service Food in Launceston	88,000	65	Saturated	46
Quick-Service Food in Mount Gambier	30,000	21	Saturated	44
Quick-Service Food in Devonport	31,000	26	Saturated	43

Competitor counts are live OpenStreetMap data where available, else a trade-area model. See all location reports.

Buying a quick-service food franchise: what to know

How does a quick-service food franchise work?

Quick-service food (fast food, takeaway, drive-thru) is the largest franchise category in Australia. You run a high-volume kitchen under a national brand, trading on speed, consistency and the brand's marketing pull. Revenue is transaction-count times average spend; the franchisor supplies the system, menu and supply chain, and takes a royalty and marketing levy on your sales.

How much does a quick-service food franchise cost?

These are among the most expensive franchises to open: commercial kitchen fit-out, equipment, signage, a drive-thru where applicable, and a prime site. Larger brands also require significant liquid capital and net worth. Working capital to cover wages and stock through the ramp-up is substantial. The current Q3 2026 Fee Index median all-in is $337,000–$675,000 across the 173 quick-service food systems that publish a cost.

Are quick-service food franchises profitable?

Australia has no public, verified dataset of quick-service franchisee profit, and success-rate claims about franchising generally are not supported by audited local data. Returns depend on site, volume, labour control and food cost. Insist on the trading performance of comparable outlets, and have an accountant model wages and food cost against the disclosure document before committing.

What to check before you buy a quick-service food franchise

Site and catchment: is traffic and competition data provided?
Total investment including working capital, not just the franchise fee.
Supply chain: mandated suppliers and the margins built into them.
Labour model, the biggest controllable cost in food service.

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 Quick-Service Food franchise cost in Australia?

Across the Quick-Service Food systems that publish their costs, the Q3 2026 Fee Index shows a median all-in cost of $337,000–$675,000 (173 systems), a $45,000 median initial fee (9 systems), a 6.0% median royalty (9 systems) and a 4.3% median marketing levy (9 systems). Always confirm the all-in figure, including working capital, in the disclosure document.

How many Quick-Service Food franchises are there in Australia?

212 Quick-Service Food franchise systems are on file at FranchiseScope, 173 of them with published fees. The largest by network is Subway Australia with 1245 units.

Which Quick-Service Food 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 quick-service food competition before you enquire.

Are Quick-Service Food franchises profitable in Australia?

There is no published, verified dataset of Australian quick-service food 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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