American Family Care vs Wingstop Franchise Cost 2026
American Family Care runs $1.0M–$1.6M. Wingstop runs $389K–$902K. The gap at midpoint: $690K.
American Family Care
$1.0M–$1.6M
total investment
Investment Difference
$690K
Wingstop costs less
Wingstop
$389K–$902K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | American Family Care | Wingstop | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $1.0M–$1.6M | $389K–$902K | Wingstop |
| Franchise Fee | $60,000 | $20,000 | Wingstop |
| Royalty Rate | 6.0% | 6.0% | American Family Care |
| Ad Fund Fee | 2.0% | 4.0% | American Family Care |
| Net Worth Required | $1.5M | $1.2M | Wingstop |
| Liquid Capital | $550K | $600K | American Family Care |
| Est. Break-Even | 6.1 yr | 20.2 yr | American Family Care |
American Family Care Profile
- Category
- health
- Total Investment
- $1.0M–$1.6M
- Franchise Fee
- $60,000
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $2.2M
Wingstop Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $389K–$902K
- Franchise Fee
- $20,000
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.6M
Bottom Line
Wingstop costs $690K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. American Family Care also wins on royalty rate.