Bunda
Food & Beverage · Quick-Service Restaurants
- Active units
- 0
- Avg unit volume
- $3.4M
- Royalty
- 4.0%
Franchised, year-end 2023
of weekly Net Sales
About Bunda
Bundaberg Drinks is a well-established brand that prides itself on crafting premium, craft-brewed drinks. As a passionate, family-owned Australian business, they have a rich history that spans generations, dating back to the 1960s. With a wide range of delicious soft drinks to choose from, Bundaberg Drinks offers something for everyone. Their lineup includes classic favorites like Ginger Beer, Traditional Lemonade, and Creaming Soda, as well as unique and refreshing flavors such as Guava, Blood Orange, and Pineapple & Coconut. In addition to their exceptional brews, Bundaberg Drinks also provides a variety of services and experiences. Customers can enjoy the convenience of Click and Collect, explore the world of mixology with their recipe suggestions, and even personalize their labels for a special touch. At Bundaberg Drinks, they take pride in their craft and strive to provide the highest quality beverages for their customers. Experience the rich history and exquisite flavors of Bundaberg Drinks today.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$40k
- Area Development multi-unit discount
Additional franchises after the first are discounted by 20% to $32,000 when developed under an Area Development Agreement.
- Dual Brand fee disclosure
If purchasing a Dual Brand franchise, pay $40,000 to Buona and $20,000 to Five Flavors.
- Brand fund
2.5% of Net Sales
- Local advertising
1.0% of Net Sales
- Footprint
2,800 – 3,700 sq ft
- Single Brand Area Development Agreement
$16k
- Dual Brand Area Development Agreement (Buona + The Original Rainbow Cone)
$24k
- Veteran discount
Not offered
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2024 filing); filings on file: 2024, 2025.
Growth
- Total locations—
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings—
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate—
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR—
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio—
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)$3.4M
Average Total Gross Sales across 9 affiliate-owned single brand free standing restaurants with drive-through.
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate-0.6%
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin21.2%
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$3.9M
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open15 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate4.0%
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
↓ Lower is better - Sales-to-investment ratio0.9×
Median AUV / estimated initial investment midpoint
- Cash-on-cash returns18.2%
Median unit-level EBITDA / estimated initial investment midpoint. Steady-state estimate; year 1 returns will be lower as the unit ramps to median volumes.
Franchisee healthLocked
- Unit closure ratio
- Transfer vs. closure ratio
- Percent multi-unit franchisees
- Litigation rate
- EBITDA multiple on sales & transfers
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Location footprint
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Sources
Financial and operating figures are sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Documents. Brand percentile rankings are based on comparisons to other brands that include the same metrics in their Franchise Disclosure Documents.