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Retail franchise opportunities in Hobart

Retail opportunity score61/100
Demand: HighCompetition: LowGrowth: Medium
Hobart’s 252,000 residents are served by about 21 retail operators — competition sits below typical metro density (one operator per 12,000 residents against a metro median of one per 11,100). 9 franchise systems are currently recruiting here.

Systems recruiting in Hobart

Beaumont Tiles

Not published · fixed-fee model

Beds R Us

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Bedshed

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Carpet Call

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Carpet Court

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Cash Converters

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Choices Flooring

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Forty Winks

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rent4keeps

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Hobart market intelligence

252,000Population (ABS 2021)
$95,800Median household income
+7.6%5-year growth
21Retail operators (model)

Suitability: Strong competition sits below typical metro density (one operator per 12,000 residents against a metro median of one per 11,100).

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Hobart a good place to open a retail franchise?

Hobart scores 61/100 for retail franchise viability. It has 252,000 residents and about 21 existing retail operators — competition sits below typical metro density (one operator per 12,000 residents against a metro median of one per 11,100). 9 systems are currently recruiting here. Suitability: Strong.

How much does a retail franchise in Hobart cost?

Category-wide, Retail franchises run $180,000–$600,000 (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=132).

How many retail businesses are in Hobart?

We estimate about 21 retail operators in the Hobart trade area — low competition, a genuine gap.

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