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Quick-Service Food franchise opportunities in Cessnock

Quick-Service Food opportunity score76/100
Demand: HighCompetition: LowGrowth: High
Cessnock’s 63,632 residents are served by about 8 quick-service food operators, competition sits below typical metro density (one operator per 7,954 residents against a metro median of one per 6,600). 35 franchise systems are currently recruiting here, from $73,311 all-in.

Systems recruiting in Cessnock

Bucking Bull

14 AU locations · $100K–$500K all-in

Burger Urge

31 AU locations · $753K–$1.4M all-in

Chargrill Charlie's

26 AU locations · Investment on enquiry

Chatime

151 AU locations · $250K–$600K all-in

Crust Gourmet Pizza

141 AU locations · Investment on enquiry

Domino's Pizza Australia

709 AU locations · $475K–$890K all-in · 7% royalty

El Jannah

50 AU locations · $1.2M–$2.8M all-in

Finn Poke

Network size not published · Investment on enquiry · not found on the ACCC Register

Gong Cha

159 AU locations · $450K–$950K all-in

Guzman y Gomez

239 AU locations · $1.6M–$4.6M all-in · 8% royalty

Hero Sushi

50 AU locations · Investment on enquiry · not found on the ACCC Register

Hungry Jack's

473 AU locations · $500K–$1.2M all-in · 5% royalty

Huxtaburger

5 AU locations · $445K–$766K all-in

Jesters Pies

24 AU locations · $225K–$300K all-in

Lord of the Fries

2 AU locations · $324K–$497K all-in

Mad Mex Fresh Mexican Grill

80 AU locations · $517K–$1.5M all-in

McDonald's Australia

1,076 AU locations · $1.5M–$2.6M all-in · 5% royalty

Motto Motto Japanese Kitchen

21 AU locations · Investment on enquiry

Nene Chicken

49 AU locations · $400K–$900K all-in

Noodle Box

107 AU locations · $395K–$766K all-in

Oporto

215 AU locations · $450K–$900K all-in · 6% royalty

Pizza Capers

8 AU locations · $73K–$713K all-in

Pizza Hut Australia

284 AU locations · $342K–$3.0M all-in · 6% royalty

Red Rooster

321 AU locations · $400K–$800K all-in · 5% royalty

Ribs & Burgers

18 AU locations · Investment on enquiry · not found on the ACCC Register

Roll'd

93 AU locations · $602K–$2.5M all-in

Salsa's Fresh Mex Grill

17 AU locations · $194K–$569K all-in

Schnitz

80 AU locations · $447K–$1.3M all-in

Sharetea

137 AU locations · $265K–$764K all-in

Soul Origin

168 AU locations · $500K–$2.4M all-in

Subway Australia

1,245 AU locations · $300K–$1.1M all-in · 8% royalty

SumoSalad

100 AU locations · Investment on enquiry · not found on the ACCC Register

Sushi Sushi

167 AU locations · $345K–$595K all-in

Zambrero

287 AU locations · $409K–$1.1M all-in

Zeus Street Greek

43 AU locations · $643K–$1.1M all-in

Cessnock market intelligence

63,632Population (ABS 2021)
$77,600Median household income
+14.5%5-year growth
8Quick-Service Food operators (model)

Suitability: Strong , competition sits below typical metro density (one operator per 7,954 residents against a metro median of one per 6,600).

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Cessnock a good place to open a quick-service food franchise?

Cessnock scores 76/100 for quick-service food franchise viability. It has 63,632 residents and about 8 existing quick-service food operators, competition sits below typical metro density (one operator per 7,954 residents against a metro median of one per 6,600). 35 systems are currently recruiting here. Suitability: Strong.

How much does a quick-service food franchise in Cessnock cost?

Entry starts from $73,311 all-in for the systems recruiting in Cessnock. Across the Quick-Service Food systems that publish their costs, the median all-in cost is $337,000–$675,000 (Q3 2026 Fee Index, 173 systems).

How many quick-service food businesses are in Cessnock?

We estimate about 8 quick-service food operators in the Cessnock trade area, low competition, a genuine gap.

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