- Muzz Buzz is a Perth drive-thru coffee brand founded in 2001 and franchising since 2004.
- The network once reached about 55 stores across several states but now operates roughly 30 drive-thrus, all in Western Australia.
- Muzz Buzz has estimated the cost of a franchise at about $400,000, with full costs provided on enquiry.
Muzz Buzz opened in Belmont, Perth in 2001 and became known for its distinctive coffee-cup shaped drive-thru stores. It began franchising in 2004 and grew to about 55 stores across several states and New Zealand by 2014. Today the network is focused on Western Australia, with around 30 drive-thrus.
This guide covers what is known about the Muzz Buzz franchise and what to test before you buy.
Muzz Buzz franchise at a glance
| Founded | 2001, Belmont, Perth |
|---|---|
| Franchising since | 2004 |
| Current network | About 30 drive-thrus, all in Western Australia (company website) |
| Peak network | About 55 stores across Australia and New Zealand (2014) |
| Estimated cost | About $400,000 (company website) |
| Format | Purpose-built drive-thru stores |
Figures come from the public sources listed at the end of this guide and can change. Treat them as a starting point and confirm current numbers in the franchise disclosure document.
How the Muzz Buzz model works financially
Muzz Buzz stores serve coffee, cold drinks and grab-and-go food through a drive-thru window, with the busiest trade in the morning commute. Drive-thru stores can serve more customers per hour than a sit-down cafe with fewer staff, but they depend heavily on traffic flow, visibility and access.
The network has contracted from its peak and is now concentrated in WA. That is not necessarily a problem, but it does make it worth understanding why stores in other states closed and how the franchisor supports the current network.
The numbers to test before you buy a Muzz Buzz franchise
- Sales by hour and day, especially the morning peak.
- Coffee, milk and food costs as a percentage of sales.
- Wages for early opening hours and weekends.
- Ground lease or site rent and outgoings.
- Royalty, marketing and supply arrangements.
- Traffic changes, road works or new competitors near the site.
Buying an existing Muzz Buzz drive-thru
Muzz Buzz offers both new builds and existing stores. For an existing drive-thru, ask for sales by hour, profit and loss statements matched to BAS, and the site lease. Check the store’s history and whether nearby development could change traffic patterns.
How Franchise Co. can help with a Muzz Buzz purchase
We work with buyers and owners of franchise businesses across Australia. For a Muzz Buzz drive-thru we can:
- Review the numbers before you sign. Our business due diligence starts from $2,000 + GST and tests sales by hour, wages, site lease and local competition.
- Set up the structure and the books. Entity choice, GST, payroll and a chart of accounts that tracks sales by daypart and shift wages. See accounting and tax and bookkeeping, BAS and payroll.
- Check your franchise fees. We reconcile royalties, marketing and supply to the sales they’re calculated on. See royalties and franchise fees.
- Plan the next drive-thru. If a second site is on the cards, we model the cash flow and funding first. See multi-site reporting.
Muzz Buzz franchise FAQs
How much does a Muzz Buzz franchise cost?
Muzz Buzz has estimated the cost of a franchise at about $400,000, with a full breakdown provided on enquiry. Confirm figures in the disclosure document.
Where are Muzz Buzz stores?
Muzz Buzz says it operates roughly 30 drive-thru locations, all in Western Australia.
When did Muzz Buzz start franchising?
Muzz Buzz started in Perth in 2001 and began franchising in 2004.
Can you review a drive-thru coffee purchase?
Yes. We review sales by daypart, wages, the lease and fees as part of our business due diligence, which starts from $2,000 + GST.
Are there Muzz Buzz franchises for sale?
Yes, existing Muzz Buzz businesses come up for sale from time to time. Look for resale listings from the franchisor, business brokers and sites such as SEEK Business. Any purchase needs the franchisor’s consent, and you should receive the disclosure document and franchise agreement at least 14 days before the transfer is approved. Ask for three years of accounts, sales reports and the lease, and check how long is left on the franchise term.
Franchise Co. is an independent accounting practice. We aren’t affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to Muzz Buzz. Muzz Buzz is a trademark of its owner and is used here only to identify the brand this guide discusses.
Sources and further reading
Sources checked November 2026. Franchise costs and fees change. Confirm current figures with the franchisor before acting.
This guide is general information for people considering a franchise in Australia. It doesn’t take your circumstances into account and isn’t personal tax, legal or financial advice.
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