As of early 2025, Red Rooster maintains its position as the 6th largest fast food chain in Australia with 328 locations nationwide (as of January 28, 2025). This represents a continued decline from 360 locations in 2020 and 335 locations in 2022, indicating an ongoing consolidation of their store network.
Interactive market position chart (2025)
Red Rooster's 328 locations are distributed across Australia as follows:
| State/Territory | Locations | Percentage | People per Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queensland | 121 | 37% | 42,934 |
| Victoria | 68 | 21% | 97,971 |
| New South Wales | 65 | 20% | 125,738 |
| Western Australia | 63 | 19% | 42,380 |
| South Australia | 5 | 2% | 358,000 |
| Northern Territory | 4 | 1% | 62,500 |
| Australian Capital Territory | 2 | 1% | 207,500 |
| Tasmania | 0 | 0% | N/A |
Queensland remains Red Rooster's strongest market with 37% of all locations, offering a location for every 42,934 people. Western Australia shows a similar population-to-store ratio (42,380 people per location), indicating strong relative presence in these states.
Interactive Australia map showing Red Rooster locations
In late 2024, Red Rooster's marketing efforts showed signs of success, with reports indicating business growth driven by:
Red Rooster has also been recognized in the industry, winning the QSR Media Editor's Choice Award in 2024, suggesting improved industry perception and recognition of their transformation efforts.
Red Rooster continues to be owned by Craveable Brands, which also operates Oporto and Chicken Treat. The company reports having "over 345 stores Australia wide" in their franchise marketing materials, which appears to include planned locations or may reflect outdated information given the actual count of 328 verified locations.
Red Rooster's estimated annual revenue is approximately $537.8 million, with an estimated revenue per employee of $245,000. This suggests the brand maintains substantial revenue generation despite the declining store count.
Red Rooster's website (redrooster.com.au) is ranked #24 in the Restaurants and Delivery category in Australia as of February 2025, indicating moderate online engagement compared to competitors.
The brand has expanded its delivery options, now offering service through:
This multi-platform delivery approach suggests adaptation to changing consumer preferences for food delivery rather than dine-in or takeaway.