One of Australia’s most recognisable food franchise brands, has opened its first drive-thru restaurant in Western Australia, marking an important milestone in the brand’s ongoing Australian franchise expansion.

The new Wanneroo venue strengthens Grill’d’s position within the national QSR franchise market, building on the brand’s established reputation across Australia. As a long-standing leader in the healthy burger franchise category, Grill’d continues to evolve its operating formats to meet changing consumer demand.

Drive-Thru Format Signals Next Phase of Franchise Growth

The Wanneroo restaurant introduces Grill’d’s drive-thru franchise format to Western Australia for the first time. Drive-thru sites are becoming increasingly attractive for restaurant franchise operators seeking higher throughput, improved convenience, and strong suburban performance.

This opening follows other high-profile Grill’d locations, including premium urban sites such as the Grill’d Barangaroo restaurant overlooking Sydney Harbour, which highlights the brand’s flexibility across both metropolitan and suburban markets.

Employment and Community Impact in WA

The new drive-thru restaurant is expected to create around 50 local hospitality jobs, supporting workforce growth in Perth’s northern corridor. Community engagement remains a core pillar of the Grill’d business model, reinforcing its standing as a values-driven Australian franchise brand.

Grill’d’s continued expansion and innovation has positioned the brand as a regular industry leader, with similar QSR operators recognised at events such as the QSR Media Awards 2025, where excellence in operations, branding, and customer experience is celebrated.

Strengthening Its Position Among Australia’s Leading Franchises

The Wanneroo opening forms part of Grill’d’s broader plan to grow its national footprint through a mix of traditional restaurants and drive-thru formats. With strong brand recognition and a proven operating model, Grill’d continues to rank among the most profitable franchise opportunities in Australia, particularly within the food and QSR sector.

As demand for drive-thru food franchises and QSR franchise investments continues to rise, Grill’d’s Western Australia expansion signals sustained momentum for one of Australia’s most established restaurant franchise brands.
(source: Grill’d)