27%
The percentage
of Australian
franchises that
are in the retail
trade industry.
5%
of Australian
franchises' sales
are website driven.
92%
Percentage of franchise
systems that are
Australia-based rather
than overseas imports.
1391
Number of franchises
operated by Retail
Food Group.
453,000
The number of franchise
employees in Australia.
$154 billion
The contribution Australian
franchises make to the
country's economy.
28%
Percentage of Australian
franchises that operate
internationally.
1970s
The decade that saw US fast
food franchises such as KFC
enter the local Australian market
and launch the now hugely
popular format for creating
and expanding businesses.
1200
The number of
franchise systems
in Australia.
82,200
The number of franchise
establishments across
Australia.
Franchising facts
Sources: Franchising Australia 2012 Survey, IBISWorld Industry Report: 'Franchising in Australia', June 2013, www.whichfranchise.net.au
