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Retail franchise opportunities in Melton

Retail opportunity score66/100
Demand: HighCompetition: LowGrowth: High
Melton’s 178,000 residents are served by about 15 retail operators — competition sits below typical metro density (one operator per 11,867 residents against a metro median of one per 11,100). 2 franchise systems are currently recruiting here, from $75,000 all-in.

Systems recruiting in Melton

7-Eleven Australia

$400K–$1M · fixed-fee model

Enquire — 7-Eleven Australia

Cartridge World Australia

$75K–$175K · royalty 6%

Enquire — Cartridge World Australia

Melton market intelligence

178,000Population (ABS 2021)
$88,000Median household income
+12.5%5-year growth
15Retail operators (model)

Suitability: Strong — competition sits below typical metro density (one operator per 11,867 residents against a metro median of one per 11,100).

In the full Melton Location Report ($79)
🔒 Per-operator revenue estimate (Retail)Locked
🔒 Commercial rent benchmarks — Melton trade areaLocked
🔒 Site shortlist & drive-time isochronesLocked
🔒 Comparable-suburb alternatives with lower competitionLocked
Get the Melton Location Report — $79

Demographics: ABS Census 2021. Competitor counts: trade-area model. See methodology. Full Melton opportunity report covers every category.

Frequently asked questions

Is Melton a good place to open a retail franchise?

Melton scores 66/100 for retail franchise viability. It has 178,000 residents and about 15 existing retail operators — competition sits below typical metro density (one operator per 11,867 residents against a metro median of one per 11,100). 2 systems are currently recruiting here. Suitability: Strong.

How much does a retail franchise in Melton cost?

Entry starts from $75,000 all-in for the systems recruiting in Melton. Category-wide, Retail franchises run $180,000–$600,000 (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=132).

How many retail businesses are in Melton?

We estimate about 15 retail operators in the Melton trade area — low competition, a genuine gap.

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