7-Eleven vs Jersey Mike's Franchise Cost 2026
7-Eleven runs $37K–$1.6M. Jersey Mike's runs $252K–$755K. The gap at midpoint: $332K.
7-Eleven
$37K–$1.6M
total investment
Investment Difference
$332K
Jersey Mike's costs less
Jersey Mike's
$252K–$755K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | 7-Eleven | Jersey Mike's | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $37K–$1.6M | $252K–$755K | Jersey Mike's |
| Franchise Fee | $25,000 | $18,500 | Jersey Mike's |
| Royalty Rate | 0.0% | 6.5% | 7-Eleven |
| Ad Fund Fee | 0.0% | 2.0% | 7-Eleven |
| Net Worth Required | $150K | $300K | 7-Eleven |
| Liquid Capital | $50K | $100K | 7-Eleven |
| Est. Break-Even | 6.1 yr | 13.7 yr | 7-Eleven |
7-Eleven Profile
- Category
- retail
- Total Investment
- $37K–$1.6M
- Franchise Fee
- $25,000
- Royalty
- 0.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.7M
Jersey Mike's Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $252K–$755K
- Franchise Fee
- $18,500
- Royalty
- 6.5%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.0M
Bottom Line
Jersey Mike's costs $332K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. 7-Eleven also wins on royalty rate.