- Top Juice grew from a Sydney fruit shop and opened its first juice bar in 2008. It now has 60 or more stores.
- Listings quote new store fit-outs from about $299,000 plus the franchise fee.
- An 8% royalty has been quoted in franchise listings. Confirm current fees in the disclosure document.
Top Juice began as a family fruit shop in Double Bay, Sydney, and opened its first juice bar in 2008. The network sells juices, smoothies, acai bowls and fresh food, and is concentrated in shopping centres on the east coast.
Juice bars look simple but are sensitive to fruit prices, wages and centre rent. Here is what is known about the costs and what to test.
Top Juice franchise at a glance
| Founded | Early 1990s fruit shop. First juice bar 2008 |
|---|---|
| Network | 60 to 70+ stores (franchisor and listing figures) |
| Model | Shopping centre juice and food bars, central kitchen supply |
| Investment | New fit-outs from about $299,000 plus franchise fee (listings) |
| Royalty | 8% (listing) |
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 Top Juice model works financially
Stores make juices and smoothies to order and sell food prepared in a central kitchen. Central production keeps quality consistent but means a share of your cost of goods is set by the franchisor’s supply prices.
Fresh produce costs move with the season and with weather events, so gross margin can swing more than in other food categories.
Wages are the other big variable. Smoothie bars need enough staff to keep queues moving at lunch, and many trade seven days.
The numbers to test before you buy a Top Juice franchise
- Gross margin by month for at least 12 months, to see produce price swings.
- Central kitchen supply prices compared with buying independently.
- Wages as a percentage of sales at the planned trading hours.
- Rent and outgoings as a percentage of sales.
- Royalty, marketing levy and any technology fees.
- Fit-out cost breakdown and what can be depreciated or written off.
- Lease term and refurbishment obligations.
Buying an existing Top Juice business
Existing Top Juice stores are sold through the franchisor and brokers. A resale can be cheaper than a new fit-out, but check the remaining lease and any refit due.
Verify sales with POS data and BAS, and compare cost of goods with other stores in the network if the franchisor will share benchmarks.
How Franchise Co. can help with a Top Juice purchase
We work with buyers and owners of franchise businesses across Australia. For a Top Juice business we can:
- Review the numbers before you sign. Our business due diligence starts from $2,000 + GST and tests the sales, costs and lease behind the asking price.
- Set up the structure and the books. Entity choice, GST, payroll and a chart of accounts that matches how the franchisor reports. See accounting and tax and bookkeeping, BAS and payroll.
- Check your franchise fees. We reconcile royalties and levies to the sales they are calculated on. See royalties and franchise fees.
- Plan the next site. If a second store is on the cards, we model the cash flow and funding first. See multi-site reporting.
Top Juice franchise FAQs
How much does a Top Juice franchise cost?
Listings quote new fit-outs from about $299,000 plus the franchise fee. Older reports put a turnkey kiosk at around $350,000. Confirm current costs with the franchisor.
What royalty does Top Juice charge?
An 8% royalty has been quoted in franchise listings. Check the current disclosure document.
Are there Top Juice franchises for sale?
Yes. Existing stores are listed from time to time by the franchisor and business brokers.
Does Top Juice use a central kitchen?
Yes. Food and some ingredients are prepared centrally and supplied to stores.
Franchise Co. is an independent accounting practice. We aren’t affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to Top Juice. Top Juice 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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