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Franchises Under $50,000

Looking for a franchise that fits a modest budget? These opportunities start from as little as $10,000 and offer a genuine pathway into business ownership without the high entry costs of a full bricks-and-mortar operation. Many are home-based or mobile, keeping overheads low while you build.

Current Opportunities

AIPVend
Automated Retail | Smart Vending Solutions | Franchise Opportunities Australia Wide

AIPVend

AIPVend is an Australian provider of premium automated retail solutions, helping businesses, investors and location partners generate revenue through intelligent unattended retail. Our systems are designed for shopping centres, airports, hospitals, universities, resorts, entertainment venues and tourist destinations.

Investment
From AUD $29,970 + GST per machine*
BSR Group – Betta
Retail National

BSR Group – Betta

Betta is a proudly Australian appliance, electronics and furniture retail brand with more than 60 years of experience and a strong national footprint of over 187 independently owned and operated stores. Known for its deep community connections and trusted…

Investment
$20,000 – $50,000
Shoebox Books & Tax
Accounting and Financial Services National

Shoebox Books & Tax

Join Shoebox Books & Tax — A Leading National Franchise in Bookkeeping & Tax Shoebox Books & Tax empowers businesses of all sizes with reliable, high-quality financial services. With 70+ franchisees and over 10,000 clients nationwide, you’ll step into a…

Investment
$20,000 – $50,000
Xpresso Delight Pty Ltd
Food – Coffee and Cafés Queensland

Xpresso Delight Pty Ltd

Xpresso Delight is a simple business concept that virtually anyone can run and operate successfully. Specifically, we transplant the cafe experience into the workplace. You own a number of fully automatic gourmet espresso coffee systems that provide a…

Investment
$20,000 – $50,000
Magnetite
Building Products and Services

Magnetite

Are you a tradie or enjoy working with your hands? Ready to run your own business and reap your own rewards? We have your window of opportunity. Magnetite specialises in double glazing existing windows for sound proofing and insulation. We offer a range of…

Investment
$20,000 – $50,000
First Class Accounts
Accounting and Financial Services National

First Class Accounts

First Class Accounts is Australia’s largest bookkeeping franchise. Our franchisees collectively service around 10,000 businesses throughout Australia and take pride in delivering a range of services helping small-medium sized businesses work smarter…

Investment
$20,000 – $50,000
Franchise Ready
Business Services New South Wales

Franchise Ready

FRANCHISE READY helps business owners scale and grow their business into a more valuable asset through franchising. We have launched some of Australia’s fastest growing brands into the franchise sector, we have launched and supported more than 150 brands…

Investment
$20,000 – $50,000
Jim’s Cleaning Group
Cleaning Services / Home Services National

Jim’s Cleaning Group

Jim’s Cleaning for home and office cleaning, domestic and commercial cleaning. From windows to blinds, from cars to kitchens, from carpets to driveways, from factory floors to office floors – Jim’s Cleaning does it all. Jim’s Cleaning is Australia’s…

Investment
$20,000 – $50,000
Stagecoach Performing Arts
Childrens Products and Services / Educational and Training Systems / Entertainment National, New Zealand

Stagecoach Performing Arts

At Stagecoach Performing Arts we are all about performance – on stage, in life and in business. We are here to inspire children and provide them with the confidence to be themselves. The demand for extra-curricular performing arts opportunities for…

Investment
Up to $20,000
Petbarn Mobile Dog wash (formerly City Farmers Dogwash)
Pet Stores, Supplies and Services National

Petbarn Mobile Dog wash (formerly City Farmers Dogwash)

Beginning 30 years ago as a small enterprise known as Flea Stoppers, the group City Farmers Dogwash and now Petbarn Mobile Dogwash and is a part of Greencross Ltd (City Farmers, Petbarn & Greencross Vets). Greencross Ltd comprises 250+specialty large…

Investment
$20,000 – $50,000

Featured Brands

From Foundations to the Future: The Next Chapter with TDA Franchising
Featured Brand

From Foundations to the Future: The Next Chapter with TDA Franchising

Growth is easy to measure and difficult to earn. Many businesses expand by widening what they sell; a rare few expand because they have built something so compelling that others are drawn to carry it forward as their own. It is this second, harder kind of growth that has come to define TDA.

Melbourne Franchising Expo Finishes 2026 on a High
Featured Brand

Melbourne Franchising Expo Finishes 2026 on a High

The Melbourne Franchising Expo has wrapped up a hugely successful 2026 series, with record visitor numbers and a fantastic atmosphere across two busy days at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre.

Build Your Happy Vibe — and Your Business — with YOVIE
Featured Brand

Build Your Happy Vibe — and Your Business — with YOVIE

YOVIE is bringing a fresh new era of customisable frozen yoghurt and vibrant matcha creations to communities across Australia.

A passport to purpose: why franchising can help you feel at home anywhere in the world
Featured Brand

A passport to purpose: why franchising can help you feel at home anywhere in the world

Moving abroad is often described as the start of an exciting new chapter. Whether it is for a better quality of life, a partner’s career, family or simply the opportunity to experience somewhere new, relocating offers the chance to begin again.

Poolwerx Franchise Partners recognised for standout performance at National Convention and SPASA Awards
Featured Brand

Poolwerx Franchise Partners recognised for standout performance at National Convention and SPASA Awards

Poolwerx has celebrated the achievements of its franchise partners and teams at its annual Convention on the Gold Coast, bringing together its Australia and New Zealand network to recognise business performance, leadership and the people driving the brand’s continued growth.

MST Lawyers: Supporting franchise businesses through every stage of growth
Featured Brand

MST Lawyers: Supporting franchise businesses through every stage of growth

Growing a franchise network is exciting. It can also get complicated very quickly.

Expert Advice & News

BFA
Blog·9 Sept 2026

Standardising Sustainability: How Multi-Site Franchises Are Slashing Overhead Costs with Commercial Solar

For multi-site franchises operating in Australia today, the cost of doing business is under unprecedented pressure. Between supply chain adjustments, shifting labour costs, and premium commercial leasing, franchisors and their network of franchisees are constantly looking for ways to protect their profit margins. While some costs are fixed, one of the most volatile and significant overheads—electricity—is increasingly being brought under control through smart, network-wide infrastructure investments.

The ATO’s small business focus areas: What franchise businesses need to know
Expert Advice·4 Sept 2026

The ATO’s small business focus areas: What franchise businesses need to know

Understanding and meeting your tax and superannuation obligations is central to running a successful and sustainable franchise business. Whether you’re considering becoming a franchisee, have recently joined a franchise network, or have been operating for many years, getting your tax right is a legal obligation and a key part of building a profitable and resilient business. Strong compliance practices not only help you avoid unnecessary costs and disruptions but also provide greater confidence when making decisions about growth and investment.

Muzz Buzz Reaffirms Commitment to Franchisees and Customers Following Passing of Warren Reynolds
News·2 Sept 2026

Muzz Buzz Reaffirms Commitment to Franchisees and Customers Following Passing of Warren Reynolds

Muzz Buzz has confirmed operations will continue unchanged, following the passing of franchise founder and Executive Chairman, Warren Reynolds.

BFA
Blog·24 Aug 2026

How Professional Leak Detection Works

A hidden water leak can quietly cause enormous damage, wasting water and harming your home long before it's obvious. The tricky part is that many leaks are concealed within walls, under floors, or underground, where they can't be seen. This is where professional leak detection comes in.

BFA
Blog·14 Aug 2026

How Agents Position Older Homes Without Overselling Them

Marketing older homes effectively is not about hiding imperfections but positioning them honestly and strategically. Successful campaigns focus on the property's real strengths—such as location, lot size, layout, or renovation potential—while clearly distinguishing character features from condition issues. Buyers value transparency, and overselling renovation possibilities or disguising flaws can damage trust and credibility. Providing relevant information, realistic photography, and targeting the most likely buyer group helps reduce uncertainty and attract genuinely interested buyers. Ultimately, the goal is not to present an older home as perfect, but to help the right buyers understand why its unique qualities and potential make it a worthwhile investment.

Transforming Lives at the Bottom of the Pyramid: The Mang Inasal Franchise Model Philippines
News·6 Aug 2024

Transforming Lives at the Bottom of the Pyramid: The Mang Inasal Franchise Model Philippines

In developing countries around the world, addressing the needs of people at the bottom of the pyramid (BoP) is both an opportunity and challenge. They are the largest, yet often underserved, segments

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