Retail franchises in Australia

123 Retail systems on file (93 with published fees). Q3 2026 Fee Index: a median all-in cost of $200,000–$511,000 (93 systems).

Lowest entry

NEXTRA AUSTRALIA

From $1,950 all-in.

Largest network

Australia Post

2697 units across Australia.

Highest cost

Mitre 10 Australia

Up to $15,750,000 all-in.

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NEXTRA AUSTRALIA

Retail295 unitsRoyalty not published

$2K–$3Ktotal investment

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Koalakrane

Retail15 unitsRoyalty not published

From $5Ktotal investment

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Second Mode Franchising

Retail2 unitsRoyalty not published

$5K–$20Ktotal investment

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Mister Minit

Retail302 unitsRoyalty not published

$18K–$48Ktotal investment

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Replenish

Retail8 unitsRoyalty not published

$18K–$67Ktotal investment

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Hire for Baby

Retail28 unitsRoyalty not published

$20K–$50Ktotal investment

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Impressionable Kids

Retail44 unitsRoyalty not published

$30Ktotal investment

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Teddy & CO FUNLAND!!!

Retail2 unitsRoyalty not published

$30K–$75Ktotal investment

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Puratap

Retail20 unitsRoyalty not published

$34K–$70Ktotal investment

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Office Choice

Retail85 unitsRoyalty not published

$39K–$239Ktotal investment

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7-Eleven Australia

Retail1074 unitsRoyalty not published

$47K–$297Ktotal investment

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Testapower

Retail4 unitsRoyalty not published

$69K–$188Ktotal investment

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Cartridge World Australia

Retail3 unitsRoyalty 6%

$75K–$175Ktotal investment

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BrightEyes

Retail28 unitsRoyalty not published

$100K–$350Ktotal investment

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Camera House

Retail51 unitsRoyalty not published

$100K–$750Ktotal investment

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Carpet Court

Retail199 unitsRoyalty not published

$100K–$500Ktotal investment

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Games2u

Retail4 unitsRoyalty not published

$100K–$250Ktotal investment

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GBG Franchising

RetailRoyalty not published

$100K–$200Ktotal investment

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Good Games Franchising

Retail46 unitsRoyalty not published

$100K–$500Ktotal investment

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King of the Pack

Retail100 unitsRoyalty not published

$100K–$300Ktotal investment

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SafetyQuip Australia

Retail12 unitsRoyalty not published

$100K–$300Ktotal investment

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The Athlete's Foot

Retail149 unitsRoyalty not published

$100K–$400Ktotal investment

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Batteryzone

Retail6 unitsRoyalty not published

$120K–$200Ktotal investment

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Doors Plus

Retail16 unitsRoyalty not published

$120K–$180Ktotal investment

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Carpet Call

Retail74 unitsRoyalty not published

$123K–$360Ktotal investment

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Solomons Flooring

Retail58 unitsRoyalty not published

$123K–$360Ktotal investment

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PFG Australia

Retail143 unitsRoyalty not published

$125K–$1.0Mtotal investment

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Mobile Experts

Retail67 unitsRoyalty not published

$140K–$700Ktotal investment

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Andersens

Retail54 unitsRoyalty not published

$150K–$350Ktotal investment

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Elite Supplements

Retail126 unitsRoyalty not published

$150K–$250Ktotal investment

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Maximus

Retail4 unitsRoyalty not published

$150K–$765Ktotal investment

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Xtreme Communications

Retail8 unitsRoyalty not published

$150K–$250Ktotal investment

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Toro

Retail164 unitsRoyalty not published

$153K–$1.1Mtotal investment

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Flower Train

RetailRoyalty not published

$160K–$250Ktotal investment

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National Tiles

Retail47 unitsRoyalty not published

$160K–$550Ktotal investment

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Aussie Disposals

Retail14 unitsRoyalty not published

$167K–$491Ktotal investment

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Alter It

Retail44 unitsRoyalty not published

$175K–$310Ktotal investment

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Looksmart Alterations

Retail102 unitsRoyalty not published

$175K–$310Ktotal investment

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Pop Phones

Retail17 unitsRoyalty not published

$176K–$396Ktotal investment

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Sleep Electric

Retail7 unitsRoyalty not published

$183K–$380Ktotal investment

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Gotcha

Retail58 unitsRoyalty not published

$200K–$500Ktotal investment

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Milk Flower

Retail39 unitsRoyalty not published

$200K–$300Ktotal investment

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The Lucky Charm

Retail50 unitsRoyalty not published

$200K–$600Ktotal investment

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The Running Company

Retail14 unitsRoyalty not published

$200K–$500Ktotal investment

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Opposite Lock

Retail40 unitsRoyalty not published

$203K–$511Ktotal investment

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Husqvarna

Retail290 unitsRoyalty not published

$216K–$1.5Mtotal investment

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Scooters & Mobility

Retail10 unitsRoyalty not published

$218K–$487Ktotal investment

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Think Water

Retail46 unitsRoyalty not published

$245K–$650Ktotal investment

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Buildpro

Retail13 unitsRoyalty not published

$250K–$300Ktotal investment

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HOWARDS STORAGE WORLD

Retail28 unitsRoyalty not published

$250K–$500Ktotal investment

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Manitou Australia

Retail4 unitsRoyalty not published

$250K–$1Mtotal investment

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TSG Franchise Management

Retail525 unitsRoyalty not published

$250K–$1Mtotal investment

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Collins Booksellers

Retail24 unitsRoyalty not published

$255K–$842Ktotal investment

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Dreamland

Retail9 unitsRoyalty not published

$267K–$1.4Mtotal investment

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The Source Bulk Foods

Retail47 unitsRoyalty not published

$273K–$413Ktotal investment

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Saddleworld

RetailRoyalty not published

$300K–$1Mtotal investment

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SPORTSCO

Retail26 unitsRoyalty not published

$300K–$800Ktotal investment

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Sleepy's

Retail20 unitsRoyalty not published

$326K–$588Ktotal investment

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Miniso Australia

Retail9 unitsRoyalty not published

$330K–$488Ktotal investment

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KOOKAI

Retail1 unitRoyalty not published

$340K–$500Ktotal investment

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Ali Baba

Retail19 unitsRoyalty not published

$350K–$850Ktotal investment

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Hip Pocket Workwear

Retail6 unitsRoyalty not published

$350K–$550Ktotal investment

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Betta

Retail160 unitsRoyalty not published

$358K–$800Ktotal investment

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Cignall

Retail237 unitsRoyalty not published

$375K–$1.1Mtotal investment

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Godfreys

Retail120 unitsRoyalty not published

$386K–$1.2Mtotal investment

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Silly Solly's

Retail53 unitsRoyalty not published

$400K–$1Mtotal investment

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Cash Converters

Retail150 unitsRoyalty not published

$450K–$1.5Mtotal investment

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KZO Franchising

Retail3 unitsRoyalty not published

$450K–$1Mtotal investment

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OMI Franchising

Retail9 unitsRoyalty not published

$450K–$1Mtotal investment

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Amber Group Australia

Retail25 unitsRoyalty not published

$540K–$1.2Mtotal investment

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Snap-on Tools

Retail169 unitsRoyalty not published

$556K–$656Ktotal investment

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Drummond Golf

Retail64 unitsRoyalty not published

$600K–$1.6Mtotal investment

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MR LIQUOR

Retail19 unitsRoyalty not published

$600K–$1.5Mtotal investment

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Snooze

Retail82 unitsRoyalty not published

$610K–$2.5Mtotal investment

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Secrets Shhh

Retail24 unitsRoyalty not published

$678K–$1.3Mtotal investment

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THE BACK NINE FRANCHISING

RetailRoyalty not published

$691K–$1.6Mtotal investment

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Beaumont Tiles

Retail35 unitsRoyalty not published

$712K–$1.8Mtotal investment

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Golf Clearance Outlet

Retail6 unitsRoyalty not published

$750K–$2.5Mtotal investment

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Freedom

Retail47 unitsRoyalty not published

$930K–$6.3Mtotal investment

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Bedshed

Retail43 unitsRoyalty not published

$1M–$2Mtotal investment

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DIACO'S FRANCHISING

Retail3 unitsRoyalty not published

$1M–$2Mtotal investment

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The House of Golf

Retail4 unitsRoyalty not published

$1M–$2.5Mtotal investment

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Beacon Lighting

Retail129 unitsRoyalty not published

$1.1M–$1.3Mtotal investment

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Mitre 10 Australia

Retail667 unitsRoyalty not published

$1.7M–$15.8Mtotal investment

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Nike

Retail36 unitsRoyalty not published

$2.4M–$12.2Mtotal investment

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Total Tools

Retail129 unitsRoyalty not published

$2.6M–$4.1Mtotal investment

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AGCO

Retail91 unitsOn the ACCC Register

Not publishedtotal investment

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Amber Tiles

Retail28 unitsOn the ACCC Register

Not publishedtotal investment

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Australia Post

Retail2697 unitsRoyalty not published

$15K–$300Ktotal investment

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Barbeques Galore

Retail91 unitsOn the ACCC Register

Not publishedtotal investment

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Beds R Us

Retail70 unitsOn the ACCC Register

Not publishedtotal investment

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Briggs & Stratton

Retail112 unitsOn the ACCC Register

Not publishedtotal investment

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CANALI

Retail3 unitsOn the ACCC Register

Not publishedtotal investment

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Case IH

Retail187 unitsRoyalty not published

$500K–$6Mtotal investment

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Chervon Australia

Retail318 unitsOn the ACCC Register

Not publishedtotal investment

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Choices Flooring

Retail124 unitsOn the ACCC Register

Not publishedtotal investment

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CJD Equipment

Retail22 unitsOn the ACCC Register

Not publishedtotal investment

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CR VAWT

Retail2 unitsOn the ACCC Register

Not publishedtotal investment

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Edikted

RetailOn the ACCC Register

Not publishedtotal investment

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Forty Winks

Retail106 unitsOn the ACCC Register

Not publishedtotal investment

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Gap

RetailOn the ACCC Register

Not publishedtotal investment

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IGA

Retail222 unitsOn the ACCC Register

Not publishedtotal investment

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John Deere

Retail66 unitsOn the ACCC Register

Not publishedtotal investment

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Kramer

Retail2 unitsOn the ACCC Register

Not publishedtotal investment

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Motobility Australia

Retail4 unitsOn the ACCC Register

Not publishedtotal investment

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MTD

Retail676 unitsOn the ACCC Register

Not publishedtotal investment

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Nutrien Ag Solutions

Retail256 unitsRoyalty not published

$1K–$1Mtotal investment

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Office Brands

Retail1 unitOn the ACCC Register

Not publishedtotal investment

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Pandora Jewelry

Retail129 unitsRoyalty not published

$200K–$5Mtotal investment

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Party Plus

Retail2 unitsRoyalty not published

$5K–$60Ktotal investment

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Porters Liquor

RetailOn the ACCC Register

Not publishedtotal investment

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Provender

Retail50 unitsRoyalty not published

$25K–$500Ktotal investment

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Radiant Commerce

RetailOn the ACCC Register

Not publishedtotal investment

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Rent The Roo AU

Retail57 unitsOn the ACCC Register

Not publishedtotal investment

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rent4keeps

Retail100 unitsOn the ACCC Register

Not publishedtotal investment

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Retravision

Retail23 unitsRoyalty not published

$500K–$5.4Mtotal investment

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STIHL

Retail561 unitsOn the ACCC Register

Not publishedtotal investment

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The Cardhub Australia

RetailRoyalty not published

Up to $20Ktotal investment

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The Living Space

RetailOn the ACCC Register

Not publishedtotal investment

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Totally Workwear

Retail59 unitsOn the ACCC Register

Not publishedtotal investment

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Toyworld

Retail342 unitsOn the ACCC Register

Not publishedtotal investment

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VIP Lighting

Retail10 unitsOn the ACCC Register

Not publishedtotal investment

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Worklocker Franchising

RetailOn the ACCC Register

Not publishedtotal investment

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Best locations for a retail franchise

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

Location	Population	Competitors	Suitability	Score
Retail in Queanbeyan	63,304	5	Gap	79
Retail in Gungahlin	85,000	7	Gap	79
Retail in Wyndham (Werribee)	303,000	25	Gap	77
Retail in Palmerston	40,000	3	Gap	76
Retail in Parramatta	256,729	21	Gap	75
Retail in Casey (Cranbourne)	365,000	30	Gap	75
Retail in Melton	178,000	15	Gap	74
Retail in Belconnen	104,000	9	Gap	73
Retail in Tuggeranong	88,000	7	Gap	73
Retail in Penrith	217,579	18	Gap	72
Retail in Liverpool	233,000	19	Gap	72
Retail in Alice Springs	25,000	2	Gap	72
Retail in Gold Coast	699,226	58	Gap	70
Retail in Joondalup	167,381	14	Gap	70
Retail in Maitland	90,226	8	Competitive	70
Retail in Ipswich	247,000	21	Gap	70
Retail in Geelong	268,277	22	Gap	69
Retail in Cessnock	63,632	5	Gap	69
Retail in Sunshine Coast	355,000	30	Gap	69
Retail in Logan	350,000	29	Gap	69
Retail in Newcastle	322,278	27	Gap	68
Retail in Mackay	118,000	10	Gap	68
Retail in Hobart	252,000	21	Gap	68
Retail in Rockingham	140,000	12	Gap	66
Retail in Fremantle	32,000	3	Saturated	66
Retail in Darwin	148,000	12	Gap	66
Retail in Wagga Wagga	56,442	5	Competitive	65
Retail in Orange	43,512	4	Competitive	65
Retail in Townsville	180,820	15	Gap	64
Retail in Toowoomba	142,163	12	Gap	64
Retail in Cairns	153,075	13	Gap	64
Retail in Ballarat	116,201	10	Gap	64
Retail in Wollongong	302,739	25	Gap	64
Retail in Dubbo	55,000	5	Competitive	64
Retail in Port Macquarie	86,762	7	Gap	64
Retail in Tamworth	63,070	5	Gap	64
Retail in Ballina	46,296	4	Gap	64
Retail in Bendigo	103,034	9	Competitive	63
Retail in Central Coast	333,627	28	Gap	63
Retail in Shoalhaven	108,531	9	Gap	63
Retail in Mandurah	101,000	8	Gap	63
Retail in Tweed Shire	97,392	8	Gap	62
Retail in Bathurst	43,567	4	Competitive	62
Retail in Frankston	141,000	12	Gap	62
Retail in Salisbury	145,000	12	Gap	61
Retail in Gawler	46,000	4	Competitive	61
Retail in Launceston	88,000	7	Gap	61
Retail in Coffs Harbour	78,000	7	Competitive	60
Retail in Shepparton	68,000	6	Competitive	60
Retail in Rockhampton	83,000	7	Gap	60
Retail in Bunbury	75,000	6	Gap	60
Retail in Onkaparinga	174,000	15	Gap	60
Retail in Lismore	44,334	4	Competitive	57
Retail in Devonport	31,000	3	Saturated	54
Retail in Mount Gambier	30,000	3	Saturated	51

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

Buying a retail franchise: what to know

How does a retail franchise work?

A retail franchise puts you behind a known brand in a shopfront or centre, selling stock the franchisor's system supplies and merchandises. You make money on product margin across volume, so location, footfall and inventory turnover drive the result. Formats span specialty stores, services counters and kiosks.

How much does a retail franchise cost?

Fit-out, signage, opening stock and a centre lease are the main costs; shopping-centre sites carry high rent and strict trading hours. Budget working capital for stock replenishment and wages until sales stabilise. The current Q3 2026 Fee Index median all-in is $200,000–$511,000 across the 93 retail systems that publish a cost.

Are retail franchises profitable?

No verified public data on Australian retail-franchisee earnings is published, so treat earnings claims cautiously. Margins and stockturn vary enormously by product and site; rent and markdowns are the main risks. Ask for comparable-site figures and have an accountant review stock, margin and rent against the disclosure document.

What to check before you buy a retail franchise

Lease terms, rent as a share of turnover, and centre trading-hour obligations.
Stock: minimum orders, who carries unsold inventory, and markdown policy.
Online competition and how the franchise system responds to it.
Fit-out and refurbishment obligations over the term.

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 Retail franchise cost in Australia?

Across the Retail systems that publish their costs, the Q3 2026 Fee Index shows a median all-in cost of $200,000–$511,000 (93 systems). Always confirm the all-in figure, including working capital, in the disclosure document.

How many Retail franchises are there in Australia?

123 Retail franchise systems are on file at FranchiseScope, 93 of them with published fees. The largest by network is Australia Post with 2697 units.

Which Retail 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 retail competition before you enquire.

Are Retail franchises profitable in Australia?

There is no published, verified dataset of Australian retail 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.

Keep researching retail franchises

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