South Australian chocolate maker Haigh’s Chocolates has confirmed Westfield Mt Gravatt will be home to its first Brisbane store, marking the company’s long-awaited move into Queensland retail.
The family-owned business, founded in 1915, announced it will launch three stores across Brisbane in 2026, with locations also planned for Chermside and Carindale later in the year. The Mt Gravatt site is scheduled to begin trading in August and will become the first permanent Haigh’s store in Queensland.
For decades, Queensland customers have mainly relied on online shopping or interstate travel to buy the company’s products. Haigh’s said strong support from Brisbane customers helped drive the decision to expand into the state, with Queensland now accounting for 18 per cent of its online sales.
Queensland Demand Pushes Haigh’s Into Brisbane
The Brisbane rollout is part of a larger growth plan for the company as it increases its presence along Australia’s eastern seaboard. Chief executive Peter Millard said the company had seen growing interest from Queensland customers for years, making Brisbane the next logical step for expansion.
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Haigh’s has built a loyal customer base through its bean-to-bar process, where the company manages every stage of chocolate production from sourcing cocoa beans through to manufacturing. The business also focuses on ethical sourcing and small-batch production, helping it stand apart from larger commercial chocolate brands.
While Haigh’s is widely recognised in cities such as Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra, Brisbane has remained one of the few major capitals without a physical store until now.
Production Growth Supports New Brisbane Stores
To prepare for the Brisbane expansion, Haigh’s has significantly increased its manufacturing capacity in South Australia. The company recently lifted production from 1,100 tonnes to 2,000 tonnes each year following the completion of a new production, warehouse and fulfilment facility.
Former managing director Alister Haigh, a fourth-generation member of the founding family, described the expansion as an important milestone as the business continues growing nationally while remaining family-owned.
Once the Brisbane stores are operating, Haigh’s retail network will increase to 26 stores across Australia.
New Jobs Expected Ahead of Mt Gravatt Launch
The Brisbane expansion is also expected to create around 75 jobs during the first stage of operations. Recruitment for retail positions has started in April 2026 as the company prepares for the Mt Gravatt launch and the later openings in Chermside and Carindale.
The Mt Gravatt location is expected to stock the company’s full chocolate range, giving local shoppers easier access to products that were previously harder to find in Queensland.
Published 29-May-2026
