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Retail franchise opportunities in Hobart

Retail opportunity score68/100
Demand: HighCompetition: LowGrowth: High
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

110 AU locations · Investment on enquiry

Beds R Us

70 AU locations · Investment on enquiry

Bedshed

40 AU locations · Investment on enquiry

Carpet Call

70 AU locations · Investment on enquiry

Carpet Court

200 AU locations · Investment on enquiry

Cash Converters

150 AU locations · Investment on enquiry

Choices Flooring

140 AU locations · Investment on enquiry

Forty Winks

100 AU locations · Investment on enquiry

rent4keeps

100 AU locations · Investment on enquiry

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).

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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 68/100 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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