- Oporto is part of Craveable Brands, which also owns Red Rooster, Chicken Treat and Chargrill Charlie’s and is owned by PAG Asia Capital.
- Franchise directories list investment from about $450,000 + GST, varying by format (shopfront, food court or drive-thru).
- Broker sources have reported a 6% royalty and a 4% to 6% marketing contribution. Confirm current fees in the disclosure document.
Oporto started as a single Portuguese-style chicken shop in Bondi in 1986 and began franchising in 1995. It now has more than 200 restaurants and sits within Craveable Brands, one of Australia’s largest homegrown quick-service groups.
Formats range from small metro shopfronts to food courts and drive-thrus, each with different costs and trading patterns.
Oporto franchise at a glance
| Sector | Flame-grilled chicken and burgers |
|---|---|
| Owner | Craveable Brands (owned by PAG Asia Capital) |
| Founded | 1986, Bondi; franchising since 1995 |
| Network | About 200 restaurants |
| Investment | From about $450,000 + GST (Business Franchise Australia listing) |
| Formats | Shopfront, food court and drive-thru |
| Reported ongoing fees | 6% royalty and 4% to 6% marketing (broker sources) |
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 Oporto model works financially
Oporto’s menu is cooked to order on grills and fryers, so kitchen labour and food cost both matter. Chicken prices, cooking oil and packaging drive cost of goods, while lunch and dinner peaks drive rostering.
Drive-thru sites trade on volume and long hours but cost more to build and often carry long leases. Food courts have high rent and centre-set hours. Smaller shopfront formats suit dense metro areas with lower build costs. The right format depends on the site, so model each opportunity on its own numbers.
The numbers to test before you buy a Oporto franchise
- Investment for the specific format, including franchise fee, fit-out and working capital.
- Chicken, oil and packaging costs as a share of sales.
- Labour across lunch, dinner and late trading.
- Lease term, options and rent reviews, especially for drive-thru sites.
- Royalty and marketing fees and the sales definition they apply to.
- Delivery platform share and commission.
Buying an existing Oporto restaurant
Established Oporto restaurants are regularly sold through brokers, sometimes with long leases and options. Verify trading figures against BAS and bank statements, check the lease options are genuinely available and confirm any refurbishment required at transfer.
How Franchise Co. can help with a Oporto purchase
We work with buyers and owners of franchise businesses across Australia. For a Oporto restaurant we can:
- Review the numbers before you sign. Our business due diligence starts from $2,000 + GST and tests the format, lease, food and labour costs and fees against the disclosure document and the seller’s records.
- Set up the structure and the books. Entity choice, GST, payroll and a chart of accounts that tracks food and labour cost weekly by daypart. See accounting and tax and bookkeeping, BAS and payroll.
- Check your franchise fees. We reconcile royalty and marketing contributions to the sales they’re calculated on. See royalties and franchise fees.
- Plan the next restaurant. If a second site is on the cards, we model the cash flow and funding first. See multi-site reporting.
Oporto franchise FAQs
How much does an Oporto franchise cost?
Franchise directories list investment from about $450,000 + GST. Cost depends on the format and site, so confirm the figure for a specific opportunity.
Who owns Oporto?
Craveable Brands, which also owns Red Rooster, Chicken Treat and Chargrill Charlie’s. Craveable is owned by PAG Asia Capital.
What fees does an Oporto franchisee pay?
Broker sources have reported a 6% royalty and a 4% to 6% marketing contribution. The disclosure document sets out current fees.
Do I need food experience to own an Oporto?
No. Oporto says food experience isn’t required and provides training and ongoing support.
Franchise Co. is an independent accounting practice. We aren’t affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to Oporto or Craveable Brands. Oporto is a trademark of its owner and is used here only to identify the brand this guide discusses.
Sources and further reading
- Business Franchise Australia: Oporto
- Franchise Business: Oporto
- Home Loan Experts: Oporto franchise loans
- ACCC: Franchise disclosure document
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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