Retail franchise opportunities in Bendigo
Bendigo’s 103,034 residents are served by about 9 retail operators — density is close to the metro median (one operator per 11,448 residents). 2 franchise systems are currently recruiting here, from $180,000 all-in.
Systems recruiting in Bendigo
CR
Cardinal Retail
$186K–$694K · royalty 4.9%
PC
Petal & Co
$180K–$320K · royalty 5.5%
Bendigo market intelligence
103,034Population (ABS 2021)
$67,500Median household income
+5.7%5-year growth
9Retail operators (trade area)
Suitability: Moderate — density is close to the metro median (one operator per 11,448 residents).
In the full Bendigo Location Report ($79)
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Get the Bendigo Location Report — $79Demographics: ABS Census 2021. Competitor counts: trade-area model. See methodology.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bendigo a good place to open a retail franchise?
Bendigo has 103,034 residents and about 9 existing retail operators — density is close to the metro median (one operator per 11,448 residents). 2 systems are currently recruiting here. Suitability band: Moderate.
How much does a retail franchise in Bendigo cost?
Entry starts from $180,000 all-in for the systems recruiting in Bendigo. Category-wide, Retail franchises run $180,000–$600,000 (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=132).
Which retail franchises are recruiting in Bendigo?
As at July 2026, Cardinal Retail, Petal & Co are recruiting in the Bendigo area. Availability is confirmed per brand on each enquiry.
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