Metcash introduced the IGA franchise model to Australia in the 1990s and now the IGA supermarket franchise chain is the largest franchise brand in the country based on both its store network size and sales turnover.

IGA Franchise supermarket network have three tiers of store layout/size and currently have in total  more than 1400 stores Australia wide.

The Independent Grocers Alliance (IGA) was started in America in 1926 with the aim of bringing together as a co-operative local grocery stores who could trade and also negotiate with supplies under the IGA brand.

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Almost 100 years later and being part  of a nationally known brand is still allowing our grocers to compete competitively within their local community, as well as  allowing them to stay committed to who they are. Local area store owners who are there to help the needs of their community.

IGA has now become the largest Independent Grocery Chain in the World

Grocery retailing is a robust growing industry, and opening an  IGA franchise store allows  you to belong to Australia’s leading independent grocery brand.

IGA Franchisees, have developed a unique style and a huge enthusiasm for their businesses. The IGA Franchise  brand has been accepted as part of local communities Australia wide, whether in a suburban environment of a large city, or a regional centre or even an outback community.

Franchises are supported by a professional network of experience, whilst being part of a massive ‘ buying and negotiating’ group when it comes to dealing with suppliers

We provide outstanding promotional and marketing programs and materials to give each Franchise store both  a unified however also a competitive voice.

Initiatives such as expanding the IGA online ordering and home delivery service are proof of IGAs intention to keep moving forward in the retail grocery marketplace.

This is also backed up by our support services through dedicated retail consultants, IT, marketing, merchandising and, business planning and strategy.

As a franchisee you will be supported at every level whilst being part of a long standing, enthusiastic and  growing brand as their foundation for success. With over 1400 IGA stores throughout Australia our franchise stores are obviously the best independent grocery brand for your business.

Sitting under the IGA brand are a variety of  different stores ranging from the  small corner and convenience stores, liquor stores, and large full-service grocery stores.

As at January 2020, there are over 1,400 IGA stores in Australia.

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