Food & Beverage franchise opportunities in Ipswich

Food & Beverage opportunity score62/100
Demand: HighCompetition: HighGrowth: High
Ipswich’s 247,000 residents are served by about 36 food & beverage operators, the market is well-served (one operator per 6,861 residents, tighter than the metro median of one per 8,100). 7 franchise systems are currently recruiting here, from $140,000 all-in.

Systems recruiting in Ipswich

Boost Juice

354 AU locations · $190K–$441K all-in · 8% royalty

Fasta Pasta

18 AU locations · $650K–$950K all-in

Grill'd

174 AU locations · $555K–$885K all-in · 8% royalty

La Porchetta

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

Nando's Australia

143 AU locations · $1.2M–$2.3M all-in · 6% royalty

Rashays

31 AU locations · $1.3M–$4.1M all-in

The Cheesecake Shop

218 AU locations · $140K–$550K all-in

Ipswich market intelligence

247,000Population (ABS 2021)
$86,700Median household income
+16.6%5-year growth
36Food & Beverage operators (OSM)

Suitability: Saturated , the market is well-served (one operator per 6,861 residents, tighter than the metro median of one per 8,100).

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Demographics: ABS Census 2021. Competitor counts: live OpenStreetMap data (2026-07-31). See methodology. Full Ipswich opportunity report covers every category.

Frequently asked questions

Is Ipswich a good place to open a food & beverage franchise?

Ipswich scores 62/100 for food & beverage franchise viability. It has 247,000 residents and about 36 existing food & beverage operators, the market is well-served (one operator per 6,861 residents, tighter than the metro median of one per 8,100). 7 systems are currently recruiting here. Suitability: Saturated.

How much does a food & beverage franchise in Ipswich cost?

Entry starts from $140,000 all-in for the systems recruiting in Ipswich. Across the Food & Beverage systems that publish their costs, the median all-in cost is $650,000–$1,475,000 (Q3 2026 Fee Index, 17 systems).

How many food & beverage businesses are in Ipswich?

OpenStreetMap lists about 36 food & beverage operators in the Ipswich trade area, a well-served market.

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