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7-Eleven vs Chick-fil-A Franchise Cost 2026

7-Eleven runs $37K–$1.6M. Chick-fil-A runs $342K–$2.2M. The gap at midpoint: $450K.

7-Eleven

$37K–$1.6M

total investment

Investment Difference

$450K

7-Eleven costs less

Chick-fil-A

$342K–$2.2M

total investment

Cost Breakdown

Category 7-Eleven Chick-fil-A Lower Cost
Total Investment $37K–$1.6M $342K–$2.2M 7-Eleven
Franchise Fee $25,000 $10,000 Chick-fil-A
Royalty Rate 0.0% 0.0% 7-Eleven
Ad Fund Fee 0.0% 0.0% 7-Eleven
Net Worth Required $150K $0 Chick-fil-A
Liquid Capital $50K $10K Chick-fil-A
Est. Break-Even 6.1 yr 1.3 yr Chick-fil-A

7-Eleven Profile

Category
retail
Total Investment
$37K–$1.6M
Franchise Fee
$25,000
Royalty
0.0%
Est. Annual Revenue
$1.7M
Full 7-Eleven Cost Breakdown →

Chick-fil-A Profile

Category
food
Total Investment
$342K–$2.2M
Franchise Fee
$10,000
Royalty
0.0%
Est. Annual Revenue
$8.1M
Full Chick-fil-A Cost Breakdown →

Bottom Line

7-Eleven costs $450K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. 7-Eleven also wins on royalty rate.