Own a Banjo’s Bakery Café
Join us and start
Baking Things Better!
Banjo’s was founded in Tasmania in 1984 and has operated successfully since, growing to over 48 stores across Australia. The idea, unique at that time, was to provide a place which offered customers the opportunity to sit down and enjoy freshly baked breads and cakes or handmade treats for breakfast, lunch or a snack with a perfectly made coffee.
The food still is hand crafted, fresh each day and served in an environment which provides a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere. We bake a superior loaf and our bread is still made the traditional way, preservative free, fresh, soft and delicious. From day one, customers were quick to respond to the Banjo’s experience – now, with more than 6.3 million customers visiting a Banjo’s store each year.
Why own a Banjo’s Bakery Café?
*Ranges are indicative only, they are updated by Banjo’s finance department every quarter.
40+ years
of brand growth
20-23% industry
leading COGS*
70% of franchisees
are multi-site owners*
6.3+ million
customers a year*
Our Vision
Our vision is to be ‘Australia’s Leading Local Bakery Café’ and we’d love you to come on that journey with us. We’ve been successfully operating for over four decades with over 48 stores around Australia.
Our growth has been a natural evolution. Slow enough to ensure we stay true to ourselves and our customers, but large enough to ensure the quality systems and processes are in place to provide a unique and memorable customer experience.
If you have the drive to be number 49, enquire below – let’s bake things better together!
Hear from our franchisees
Taimoor, Franchisee - Townsville, Burpengary & Darra
Duane, Franchisee - Edmonton
Become a Banjo's Franchisee
We don’t put all our bread in the one basket, there are a number of factors that drive the success of Banjo’s.
More than a Bakery!
Authentic
Every product is made from scratch on-site by Banjo’s bakers every day, so our customers enjoy the freshest and best tasting baked goods.
Our food is not just a job it’s our passion – we are committed to Baking Things Better!
Quality
Our recipes are crafted and tested to gauge market acceptance before they are launched across our network to ensure success.
The difference between Banjo’s and our competitors is quality and consistency.
Range
Consumers enjoy traditionally crafted breads, exquisite flaky pastries, pies and savouries, fresh and healthy salad products, delectable sweets, and barista-made coffee.
Everyone has their Banjo’s time of day – and we have something for everyone.
Tech
Banjo’s are leading the way with technology.
Back of house boasts technological advancements which enhance the speed of purchase, the customer experience, production processes, analytics and reporting.
OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Step 1
Application & Profile
You will be asked to complete an application form and compatibility profile to assess your alignment to Banjo’s culture, values, work style and competencies.
Step 2
Due Diligence & Numbers
Successful applicants will be provided with all the tools and templates to assist you with your due diligence;
Business plan & cashflow
Meet the Ops team & ask questions
Try before you Buy Day
Draft Franchise Agreement & Disclosure document
Step 3
Franchise Agreement
After completing your due diligence, now is the time to meet our CEO and Senior Ops team who will sign off on everything completed by you to date and award you with the right to open a Banjo's Bakery.
How we will support your business
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No baking or retail experience? No problem. Anyone can join the Banjo’s team and create our popular, mouth-watering products. We’re right there with you to assist with everything you need from operations, sales, marketing and hiring the right staff.
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Our team of professional bakers and consultants will guide you every step of the way providing ongoing training for every area of bakery production and retail operations. We provide continued guidance to enhance the performance of your business.
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After your initial training, we provide continued baking, sales and barista training to ensure the quality and consistency Banjo’s are known for. We’re there to assist and support you every step of the way.
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Our team of experienced marketing professionals continually develop innovative and successful campaigns and promotional activity to drive customers instore and online at a national and local level
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The most important part of our business is our people. Our HR advisors are here to assist you in every area of people management to ensure you have the best team possible.
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Every Banjo’s franchise benefits from having access to the latest information technology systems and every bakery is linked to the Franchisor through advanced technology.
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We are well known for our innovative pies and delicious pastries, and we love hearing from our franchise partners with new creative concepts and feedback on product development.
